ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Pana Sports Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that originated on June 7, 1996, to convert a 10-acre plot of land on the northeast side of Pana, Illinois from an old dormant drive-in theatre known as the Tanner Drive-In, into a sports complex featuring a regulation size soccer field, baseball field and softball field. The complex is now named Tanner Park in memory and honor of the Tanner Family who donated the property to the Foundation. Today, it serves as the home for both boys' and girls' high school soccer teams, the high school girls' softball team, and the high school boys' junior varsity baseball team.
The Foundation is comprised of a 10-member board representing the sports of baseball, football, soccer, and softball. The conversion of the complex has been made possible by private donations and fundraisers with the most notable support coming from the Pana Lions Club who has provided funding for a pavilion, bathrooms, and concession stand. The Lions Club has also played a part in the construction of a concrete memorial walkway that now surrounds the baseball field. The walkway donations so far have been made in the memory of TK Kirkbride, Harvey and Dorothy Morrell, John "Sonny" & Mary Castle, Herb & Nell Castle and Mary Pugsley. Future plans include enlarging the walkway and routing it throughout the complex.
MISSION STATEMENT
"Preserving a piece of local history by providing a positive environment for future generations through athletic competition."
FOUNDATION BOARD
AL STUPEK
President
Member Since 1996
CLARK AMLING
Board Member
Member Since 1996
NANCY VOUDRIE
Board Member
Member Since 1996
RICH GIBSON
Board Member
Member Since 1996
WILL PERKINS
Vice President
Member Since 2003
CRAIG DEERE
Board Member
Member Since 1996
MIKE WEIDEMAN
Board Member
Member Since 1996
TIM BURRIS
Secretary/Treasurer
Member Since 1996
JODY HAY
Board Member
Member Since 1999
ROGER COTHERN
Board Member
Member Since 1996