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2 a message from the Director of Athletics Thank you for supporting UAB and Blazer student-athletes! Blazer Boosters is the fundraising arm of UAB Athletics and provides you with an opportunity to help talented student-athletes receive a quality education while fostering the growth of our Department of Athletics. Everyone has a role to play in generating proud moments for both UAB and Birmingham, and your contributions are vital for our ability to compete at the highest level. Blazer Boosters are alumni and friends of UAB who recognize the value of the studentathlete experience. Donations to Blazer Boosters generate funding for student-athlete scholarships, capital projects and facility improvements, and the enhancement of sport specific operating budgets. During the 2016 membership drive, we are asking you to Be the Difference in the following ways: Join Blazer Boosters, with memberships starting annually at $100 Increase your 2016 membership by at least 10% from 2015 and join the 110% Blazer program Support UAB student-athletes at their competitions by purchasing your season tickets Inspire your family, friends, and co-workers to do the same! On behalf of everyone associated with UAB Athletics, I thank you for your incredible support of Blazer student-athletes. Go Blazers! Mark T. Ingram Director of Athletics

3 in the classroom 3.13 Combined GPA of all UAB student-athletes during the Fall 2015 semester 46 Student-Athletes earned a 4.0 in Fall nd Highest Overall GPA in Conference USA Spring Student-Athletes on the C-USA Commissioner s Honor Roll points of pride in the community 100% Student-Athlete Participation 3,100+ Hours of Community Service 50+ Organizations Served in competition 17 Sports 22 Academic All-Americans 300 Student-Athletes

4 bartow arena men s basketball priority seating Blazer Boosters members have the opportunity to purchase men s basketball season tickets in premier locations within Bartow Arena. Priority seating requires an annual Blazer Club per-seat donation in order to purchase season tickets. The seating chart below represents the minimum per-seat contribution required in Bartow Arena for each section in addition to the cost of season tickets. Captain Parking $1,000 $1,000 per seat $750 per seat $500 per seat $350 per seat * $150 per seat * $100 per seat * $50 per seat Student Seating No Donation Required Visitor Seating UAB Team Seating * Upper Level sections requiring seat donations are only for rows A-L

5 blazer club hospitality access the green & gold room benefits: Complimentary Captain parking pass Private entrance opening 90 minutes prior to tip-off Coat Check Pre-game meal catered by local vendors Cash Bar (available during pre-game and halftime) Chalk Talk delivered pre-game by a member of the UAB coaching staff Scorecard Flat-Screen Televisions Halftime and post-game stat sheet $1,250 per seat donation * *Does not include the cost of season ticket.

6 the champion club UAB s Champion Club is represented and guided by the partnership between the Director of Athletics and the Blazer Boosters Advisory Committee. Champion Club memberships are $10,000 annually for both individual and corporate accounts plus the cost of season tickets. benefits: Champion Club Hospitality Valet Parking Opportunity to purchase Courtside Seating (based on availability) Halftime and post-game stat sheet See Annual Membership Levels and Benefits chart in this membership guide the ad society UAB s AD Society was established to recognize the philanthropic leaders who make a contribution of $25,000+ annually to Blazer Boosters. This society represents individuals and corporations who provide the margin of excellence for UAB student-athletes to succeed. The AD Society includes the sum of contributions in a giving year, however, capital contributions are not eligible for priority seating benefits.

7 finish the drive the campaign for uab athletics First-class facilities are essential for recruiting and sustaining the most talented student-athletes. Investing in the improvement of UAB Athletics and its facilities will enhance the student-athlete experience and provide greater opportunities for our teams to compete at the highest level. Capital Improvement gifts are taxdeductible. Naming opportunities and associated benefits are based on the individual project. Pledges to a capital project can be fulfilled over a five-year period. Your contribution will allow Blazer studentathletes to enjoy the benefits of an elite-level facility, while positioning UAB Athletics to flourish into one of the premier athletics programs in the country. Current projects: Football Operatons Building Track and Field Facility Project BBVA Compass Field (Soccer) Men s and Women s Basketball Practice Facility Beach Volleyball Complex planned giving Make a difference in the lives of UAB student-athletes by leaving a legacy gift. To extend your support for years to come, please consider a planned gift that can influence a better tomorrow, inspire others to give and even offer financial or tax benefits to you. top 3 ways to make a lasting impact 1. Remember us in your will 2. Arrange a gift that pays you back 3. Give a portion of your retirement assets or life insurance

8 Other Blazer boosters programs Belles & Whistles Belles & Whistles was formed in 2008 with the goal of providing UAB s female student-athletes with the greatest opportunity for success in academics and athletics by creating a network of those who will help raise funds to enhance the student-athlete experience. An annual event is held to raise funds for female student-athlete scholarships and special projects as designated by the Director of Athletics. A portion of contributions made to Belles & Whistles is tax-deductible. UAB s B CLub The B Club is the official organization within UAB Athletics that recognizes and coordinates former letterwinners of all sports to keep them connected to UAB. Through B Club events, members reconnect with teammates to help promote and serve the UAB Department of Athletics. Membership dues for the B Club are $100 annually and any additional donations will support UAB student-athlete scholarships. A portion of a B Club membership is tax-deductible. blazer boosters initiatives Gift-in-kind UAB Athletics will accept gifts through trade or in-kind to offset operating costs (i.e. automobiles, lodging, catering, etc.). Benefits for these gifts will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and a portion of the gift may be tax-deductible. blazer reps The Blazer Rep program is a volunteer initiative designed to reward individuals who recruit Blazer Boosters members and fundraise for UAB Athletics. Blazer Reps who meet the minimum requirements of three new pledges and/or $500 in new revenue will be eligible for rewards. sport gift accounts Sport gift account donors contribute to the enhancement of a specific program s operating budget. Donors are not eligible for benefits such as priority seating or parking benefits as outlined in the Blazer Boosters membership guide. However, sport specific donors are eligible for nontangible benefits, such as a tax deduction, as well as benefits outlined by the sport in which their restricted contribution is made.

9 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP levels and BENEFITS CHAMPION CLUB AD SOCIETY $10,000+ $25,000+ VALET VALET Opportunity to purchase Champion Club Hospitality 4 4 Opportunity to purchase Courtside Seating* 2 4 LOYALTY GREEN GOLD $100 - $249 $250 - $499 $500 - $999 CAPTAIN ALL CONFERENCE ALL AMERICAN HALL OF FAME $1,000 - $2,499 $2,500 - $4,999 $5,000 - $7,499 $7,500 - $9,999 Invest in UAB Student-Athletes Tax Deduction Membership Decal Blazer Bulletin E-Newsletter Donor Recognition Opportunity to purchase Men s Basketball Priority Seating Invitation to Private Events Gold Card Sports Pass^ Men s Basketball Parking Pass Opportunity to purchase Green & Gold Room Hospitality CAPTAIN CAPTAIN ALL AMERICAN ALL AMERICAN Invitation to Men s Basketball Team Banquet AD Society Recognition Exclusive Team Gear Select Men s Basketball Team Travel* ^ Gold Card Sports Pass admits up to 4 people to all regular season home games at men s and women s soccer, volleyball, women s basketball, baseball, softball, and beach volleyball. * Based on Availability. 2

10 blazer boosters priority points Blazer Boosters Priority Points is a ranking system that creates a fair and equitable method for recognizing Blazer Boosters members. Priority Points are earned through your generous support of Blazer Boosters and UAB Athletics. A current year annual gift tied to priority seating is required to activate your priority points for ranking and allocation. Over time, Blazer Boosters Priority Points will allow UAB Athletics to prioritize certain benefits to donors who give consistently for both annual giving programs and restricted (sport-specific, endowments, capital) gifts. Priority point opportunities* *Donation must be tied to premium seating For every $100 in lifetime giving to UAB Athletics For every $100 in total giving to UAB Athletics during the current year For each consecutive year as a Blazer Boosters member since 2003 bonus point opportunities UAB Alumni UAB Employee B Club Member Blazer Rep *Priority Points are accumulated with Blazer Boosters membership at a minimum of $100 when the donation is tied to premium seating. *Points are non-transferrable. *Non-donors wil be ranked by the UAB Athletics Ticket office. * Priority Point system is subject to change.

11 BE THE DIFFERENCE Your generous support contributes to the continued success of UAB student-athletes BLAZER BOOSTERS DONATION FORM Name 1 Name 2 home phone address line 1 work phone address line 2 cell phone City/state/zip employer uab alumni? yes, Year(s): no Former UAB Student-Athlete? yes, Sport(s): no I/We wish to support UAB Athletics and Blazer student-athletes with a gift of $ towards the following: b club belles & whistles blazer club champion club Capital Project Sport gift I m interested in season tickets for: I wish to decline all benefits associated with this gift to make it 100% tax deductible. Football Men s Basketball Men s Soccer Baseball Volleyball Women s Basketball Women s Soccer Softball PAYMENT INFO check payable to uab athletics visa mastercard discover american express credit card number exp. date security code name on card signature payment in full automatically charge my card in equal monthy installments beginning / /.

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