The recipient entity's physical address:
           320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70005

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           320 Metairie Hammond Hwy., Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70005

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          In the 1988 Articles of Incorporation, R. Christian Johnson is listed as the Incorporator

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9835

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $7,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Philip B. Sherman, GNOSF Chairman
701 Poydras Street, Suite 4500
New Orleans, LA 70139

Paul R. Valteau, Jr., Immediate Past Chairman
1010 Common St., Suite 2700
New Orleans, LA 70112

David R. Sherman, Vice Chair
One Galleria Blvd., Suite 1100
Metairie, LA 70001

Kevin M. Bennett, GNOSF Secretary
42 Pelham Dr.
Metairie, LA 70005

Vincent Palumbo, GNOSF Treasurer
2329 Edenborn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001

Arnold Baker
2800 Frenchman St.
New Orleans 70122

Kim Boyle
365 Canal St. Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70130

Thomas Capella
4928 Jasper St.
Metairie, LA 70006

Lawrence Chehardy
One Galleria Blvd., Suite 1100
Metairie, LA 70001

Richard Cortizas
201 St. Charles Ave, Suite 5100
New Orleans, LA 70170

Don Davidson
421 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112

Patsy Green
4925 James Drive
Metairie, LA 70003

David Guzan, Jr
67252 Industry Lane
Covington, LA 70433

Diane Hollis
521 Baronne St, Unit 401A
New Orleans, LA 70113

Louis Lupin

Tom Lupo
145 Robert E. Lee
New Orleans, LA 70124

Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller
945 Magazine
New Orleans, LA 70130

David Payton
6029 Wingate Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70122

Joseph Raspanti
3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 1470
Metairie, LA 70002

Amy Reimer

Doug Thornton
ASM Global, Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112

John J. Cicero, President/CEO oversees day to day operations of the Sports Foundation and its employees

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           To provide funding support for operations and management of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and its events, an organization whose mission and goals have a public benefit to the State of Louisiana through the attraction and management of major sporting events that bring additional tax dollars, significant economic impact and positive media exposure.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $950,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $6,050,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          To bid upon, coordinate and manage sporting events on behalf of the State of Louisiana for the economic benefit of local, regional, and state businesses and our citizens. The State’s business economy will benefit from additional tax dollars being generated. The State will also receive positive media recognition associated with the sporting events secured and managed by the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. GNOSF events not only increase visitation to Louisiana but also improve the public perception of Louisiana as a business, travel, sport and recreation destination.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals are to assist in continuation of the operation of the GNOSF in order to manage the current events in the fiscal year, keep the future events currently under contract and to continue to bid upon future events. These events, as well as the future events to be awarded, bring much needed additional tax dollar benefits as well as generate positive publicity for the State and City.

The objectives are to retain the GNOSF experienced employees; manage and market the current and future events that have been awarded; continue to bid upon, secure and implement other future events; create economic opportunities for area businesses and the State overall; and, generate much needed positive publicity.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Annual Funding Renewal and One time Funding for Major Events

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation board membership is voluntary and members receive no compensation.

For the purpose of full disclosure, local elected or appointed public officials serving on the board are listed below:
Thomas Capella, Assessor, Jefferson Parish; 4928 Jasper St.,
Metairie, LA 70006
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  John J. Cicero 
                                       address:  320 Metairie Hammond Hwy. Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70005
                                       phone:  504-525-5678
                                       fax:  N/A
                                       e-mail:  jcicero@gnosf.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President/CEO