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Foundation
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Foundation Events
Community Events
Sponsorship
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Independence Bowl Foundation
The Independence Bowl Foundation is an organization consisting of a number of volunteer committees, which carry out all of it’s functions, drawing upon its more than 475 members.
The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. The Independence Bowl will enhance economic impact and growth in our communities through an alliance of volunteer, individual, and corporate support along with government and educational participation, while providing a safe, educational, unique experience for the student athletes participating in the game.
Each year, a newly appointed Bowl Chairman and Vice-Chairman, along with the Executive Director and her staff, oversee the various committees, working closely with each committee chairperson to see that this 45-year-old bowl is a success.
Memberships are open to anyone and start as low as $100.
Conference Tie-Ins
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl is slated to feature either Army West Point or the Big 12 against the Pac-12, American Athletic Conference or CUSA. Provided each primary tie-in gains bowl eligibility, the matchups through 2025 will be:
2024: Army West Point vs. Pac-12 Conference
2025: Big 12 Conference vs. Conference USA
Title Sponsor
Radiance Technologies was named the new title sponsor of the Independence Bowl in April 2020, when Radiance Technologies and the Independence Bowl agreed on a five-year agreement through 2024. One year later, the two organizations agreed to an extension ensuring that Radiance Technologies will be the title sponsor through the 2025 season.
Leadership
The leadership of the Independence Bowl Foundation is comprised of an Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and several committees with key functions.
The Board of Directors is made up of 50 term-members, and more than 35 Life Directors, serving in positions of leadership such as public and private events, hospitality, game day management, and external affairs. Directors serve on one, two and three-year terms and are elected as members of the Independence Bowl Foundation by their peers.
The 13-member Executive Committee includes the leadership team of future chairs, elected officers and term members, and the bowl’s Executive Director. Each year the Chairman serves as the leadership figure for the Independence Bowl, serving a one-year term. Prior to their year of leadership, Chair candidates must serve as 2nd Vice Chair, 1st Vice Chair, and Vice Chair.
Members of the Board of Directors serving the bowl for 15 cumulative years and 5 years on the Board of Directors, or 10 cumulative years and served as bowl chair may be nominated to become Life Directors.
Community Impact
The Independence Bowl spans over six decades, and the Independence Bowl Foundation and the Northwest Louisiana community are two reasons for its successful endurance.
Outside bowl week festivities, the Independence Bowl oversees several events and charitable programs to enrich the community and region. The Independence Bowl encourages a strong tourism industry, enhances community development, invests in future leaders, and strengthens economic impact. Over 25 yearly events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities fill out the annual calendar, allowing members and leadership to invest their time, money, and energy into our community.
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | [email protected]