Kansas City Gorilla Club

The Kansas City Gorilla Club is a booster club for Pittsburg State University athletics and other academics. Members do not have to be alumni or from the Kansas City area. The only requirement for membership is that you be a "fan" of Pittsburg State.

The Club was formed in 1992 by a very small group of former Pittsburg State athletes. Since then the Club has donated over $80,000 to the Athletic Endowment Fund. The largest single years donation came in 2006 with $23,000 being donated. An Executive Committee meets as needed and leads the Club.  The current President is Keith Abram.

Annual membership is $25 for a single person or $50 for a family. This membership entitles members to eat and drink FREE at all home football games at the famous pregame Gorilla Club Tailgate. Just look for the big black cooker in Gorilla Village east of Carnie Smith Stadium.

To become a member, print and complete the membership form then return it with your check for dues to the address on the form. Download the membership form here.

Casey's Newsletter

KC Gorilla Club member Casey Casebolt maintains a newsletter on PSU happenings on and off the field/court. It's "nothing fancy" but it is a great way to keep up with what is going on. Simply e-mail him  your full name and e-mail address and he'll add you to his list: Caseygorilla@aol.com

Annual Picnic & Auction

Each football season starts with the Picnic & Auction, held in Kansas City. This event is usually held two weeks before the first game of the season and costs $15 per individual to attend the picnic. Volunteers contact merchants in Pittsburg and Kansas City to solicit items for the silent and verbal auctions.

This year the event will be held on Saturday August 23 at 5 PM.  The location is the Theme Party Emporium, located north of I-35 at the Lamar Ave exit in Kansas City.  Plans are being made now for a record setting attendance and auction.  If interested in attending, email Casey Casebolt and he will forward you more information on this great event.  it is fun and enjoyable and is also the biggest fund-raiser for the Club each year.  Some great items for the silent auction as well as live auction.  Also some great competition among these Gorillas!

Socials

On designated Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30pm during the football season members of the KC Gorilla Club gather for socials at  Johnny's Tavern in Shawnee, located at 13410 West 62^nd Terrace (get directions (Y!). Dates will be announced later.  Mingle and visit with fellow Gorillas and enjoy good food and cold beverages.

Yearly Bus Trips

The KC Gorilla Club takes a bus trip to one away football game each season.  The charge varies since it is the cost of the charter bus divided among the riders, usually about $25 per person, plus the cost of the game ticket.  Food and beverages are also furnished.  More information on this event will follow at a later date.

A bus is also taken to Pittsburg during the basketball season to see the men and women play. This trip is on a Saturday and the Club usually eats following the games at Pichler's Chicken Annie's, on the south of Pittsburg.