FCR 10



Office of the President
May 6, 1997





Members, Board of Trustees:


                       JAMES L. BLYTHE GIFT AND PLEDGE

Recommendation: that the Board of Trustees accept a gift of $22,222 and a pledge of $177,778
from James L. Blythe of Dallas, Texas, to the University of Kentucky Athletic Association for
expansion of the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services.

Background: Mr. Blythe is a native of Lexington and co-owns a systems management consulting
firm. He has been a life-long fan of Kentucky basketball. His pledge will be fulfilled by
December, 1999. The Center for Academic and Tutorial Services, known as CATS, is located in
Memorial Coliseum. It is considered a model academic center for the nation's colleges and
universities. The expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.



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Action taken:



pproved