Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Morris, IL

After much consideration, the MDDP Board has decided not to host Gus Macker in 2016. Over its 13 years, the tournament brought many people to downtown Morris and provided a fun event for youth and adults. However, hosting Gus Macker is labor intensive and it has been increasingly challenging to recruit Organizing Committee members as well as volunteers and volunteer groups to work during the tournament. The time required to organize it and the logistical issues often associated with Macker have made it difficult for the MDDP to enhance and grow other events and programs. To be good stewards of the resources available, the MDDP will move forward with other family-oriented downtown events next year. Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and players who helped make the tournament possible. We ask for your continued support of MDDP events that will better serve the changing needs of our downtown community.

Thank you for volunteering Morris Community High School Prom Fest, Patriots 4 Heroes, Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity Immaculate Conception School Sports Committee, New Community Christian Church, Grundy Bank Caring Committee, Special Connections of Grundy County, Walker Epilepsy Foundation, Rocking L Ranch 4H Equestrian Team. and MORRIS POLICE DEPARTMENT!

Gus Macker event in Morris donates most proceeds in four years MORRIS – The Morris Downtown Development Partnership donated the most proceeds from the Gus Macker Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament since 2011. On Tuesday, Gus Macker-Morris volunteers gathered to be recognized for their support of the tournament and were presented with checks to their organizat…

A big thank you to this year's Gus Macker – Morris volunteer groups! This morning volunteers gathered to be recognized for their support and were presented with checks to thank them for their part in making this year’s tournament a success. Due to the success of this year’s tournament, Gus Macker Morris was able to increase their donations this year. Pictured, front from left to right Mr. Kim DesLauriers from Immaculate Conception School Sports Committee, Julie Applegate, Tournament Director, Sarah Peterson From Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Maggi Veronda from Grundy Bank Caring Committee, back left to right, Jeremy McNabb from Special Connections of Grundy County, Pastor Jake Raymer from New Community Christian Church, Chief Brent Dite from the MORRIS POLICE DEPARTMENT J.R. Hock from Grundy Bank Caring Committee, Steve Barr, MDDP Board President and Lisa Leach from Rocking L Ranch 4H Equestrian Team.

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A big thank you to Walmart Morris for your generous support of Gus Macker Morris!

Thank you State Representative John D Anthony for your ongoing support of Gus Macker-Morris!

Thank you to R-Place Family Eatery for your ongoing support of Gus Macker-Morris

Thank you to Maria's Pizzeria & Ristorante for your support of Gus-Macker Morris!

Thank you Conception School Sports Committee and Morris Community High School Promfest for your assistance!

Thank you to Brandt's Body Shop for your ongoing support of