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2 The 016 season was the most fun I ve ever had playing baseball. I didn t think anything could top the American Championship, but winning the Charlottesville Regional and coming one win away from the College World Series was truly special. Coach Godwin has instilled a work ethic in us on the field, in the community and in the classroom. Through the donor support of the Pirate Club members, moments like these will continue to live on. I am proud to be a Pirate. TRAVIS WATKINS SENIOR CONCORD, N.C ACCOLADES 10,047 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS 55% 1 STUDENT-ATHLETES EARNED A 3.0 GPA OR BETTER STUDENT-ATHLETES CHOSEN TO THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM.97 ANNUAL ECU ATHLETICS GPA 1 TEAMS POSTED A CUMULATIVE TEAM GPA ABOVE AAC MEN S SWIMMING TEAM CHAMPION 016 AAC WOMEN S GOLFER OF THE YEAR 016 NCAA BASEBALL CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPION ZAY JONES NCAA FBS CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADER TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNUAL FUND 1-1 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUAL FUND 3 WAYS TO GIVE 4 BENEFITS 5 PRIORITY POINTS 6 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 7-8 FAQS 9 PIRATE CLUB APPLICATION ACCOLADES 11 COMPLIANCE 1 THE PIRATE CREED WE ARE UNDAUNTED...» IN OUR PASSION» IN OUR SERVICE» IN BUILDING LEADERS» IN WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS THE PIRATE CODE PIRATES FIRST...» FAMILY» INTEGRITY» RESPECT» STUDENT-ATHLETES» TEAMWORK 1

3 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Pirate Nation, Your passion and commitment to ECU Athletics and the Pirate Club is UNDAUNTED! Thank you for your generous support in 016. Pirate Club members provided an all-time high of $7.8 million in scholarship support of our more than 430 student-athletes. In addition to making direct financial contributions to the Pirate Club, you continue to display your passion and support of ECU Athletics as we continue to be a leader in the non-power five conference schools for football attendance. Your contributions to the Pirate Club directly fund the scholarships for our more than 430 student-athletes. Now more than ever, our donors have stepped up and provided our student-athletes the resources necessary to compete at the highest level. Your Pirate Club membership is critical to ECU Athletics and its pursuit of achieving success on and off the field. Please consider giving UNDAUNTED in 017 by stepping up to the next giving level. Your increased contributions play a crucial role in our quest to develop ECU student-athletes into leaders on and off the field and win championships. Go Pirates! J. BATT J. Batt Senior Associate Athletics Director Executive Director Pirate Club

4 ANNUAL FUND PIRATE STUDENT-ATHLETES REPRESENT THE ECU STUDENT BODY AND THE COMMUNITY IN A POSITIVE WAY IN ALL THEY DO AND ARE TRULY UNDAUNTED IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES. THIS POSITIVE INTERACTION CREATES AN UNBELIEVABLE BOND BETWEEN OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES, ECU AND PIRATE NATION. ECU Athletics relies on financial contributions from loyal Pirate Club members to provide financial support to benefit our student-athletes and provide them resources to be successful in the classroom and in competition. Making a gift to the Pirate Club s Annual Scholarship Fund will directly help pay for our student-athlete scholarships. As the cost of an ECU education continues to rise, your UNDAUNTED generosity is needed to meet the financial demands of competing in the American Athletic Conference. ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS The NCAA Cost of Attendance legislation allows ECU Athletics to offer full athletic scholarship to also include costs associated with attending the university over the course of an academic year. What this means to the Pirate Club and ECU Athletics is $900,000 has been added to our scholarship commitment for our more than 430 student-athlete scholarships. In the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, our Pirate student-athletes ability to compete at the highest level is directly related to the financial support from Pirate Nation ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP COSTS IN STATE OUT OF STATE TUITION & FEES $4,365 $0,33 FEES $,581 $,581 ROOM (AVERAGE) $5,450 $5,450 BOARD $3,800 $3,800 BOOKS $800 $800 NCAA COST OF ATTENDANCE $4,14 $4,14 INSURANCE $4,14 $4,14 TOTAL $3,34 $39,300 TOTAL EXPENSE $7,750, DIFFERENCE of $900,000 $8,650, *PROJECTED ZAY JONES AUSTIN, TEXAS NCAA FBS CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADER HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATE BILETNIKOFF TROPHY AND CAMPBELL TROPHY FINALIST 3 BASEBALL PRIORITY DEADLINE JANUARY 1 IMPORTANT DATES BASKETBALL PRIORITY DEADLINE AUGUST 1 FOOTBALL PRIORITY DEADLINE APRIL 1 ANNUAL DONATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 31

5 ONLINE GIVING The Pirate Club is proud to offer the ability to make a gift online. New donors joining for the first time or existing donors looking to renew their gift should visit All donors to the Pirate Club have an online account. If you are visiting the website for the first time and are a current Pirate Club member, please call the Pirate Club to receive your account number then register using a valid address. All new Pirate Club members can register directly online. BENEFITS OF VISITING YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE:» View your priority points and access the priority points calculator» View your giving history» Update your contact information» View your current seat location» Contribute online Contributing online is secure, saves time and postage, and provides confirmation that your gift has been received PLANNED GIVING When you name the East Carolina University Educational Foundation, Inc., as a beneficiary in your will or establish a life-income trust, you help to ensure the lasting strength and vitality of ECU Athletics. Bequests, trusts and gifts of appreciated securities, insurance policies, and real estate may offer you excellent tax advantages. We welcome an opportunity to discuss these giving options with you. For additional planned giving information, please contact Mark Hessert at hessertm@ecu.edu or call (5) ECU EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION East Carolina University employees may set up their contribution through payroll deduction by visiting our website at Payroll deduction occurs on the 15th and 30th of every month or the following business day. SEND DONATIONS TO ECU Pirate Club 304 Ward Sports Medicine Building Mail Stop 158 East Carolina University Greenville, N.C For additional information, please call our office at (5) WAYS TO GIVE MATCHING GIFTS Your employer s matching gift program may include provisions for matching contributions to intercollegiate athletics. Contact your company s human resources or personnel department to find out if your gift can be matched and to obtain the appropriate Matching Gift form to send along with your contribution. GIFTS-IN-KIND Donating needed goods and services is another way to build the strength of ECU Athletics. Printing services, office supplies, travel services, catering and courtesy cars are among the program s annual needs. All gifts-in-kind must have prior approval of the Executive Director and/or Athletics Director, and will be credited at 50% to 75% of market value. This guideline assists the ECU Pirate Club in the equitable treatment of all donors. GIFT PROCESSING CHECKS All checks must be made payable to the ECU Educational Foundation, Inc. Once the check is received in our office, the payment should clear within 7-10 business days. CREDIT CARD Upon receipt of your credit card information by mail, in-person or phone, the charge should be processed within 1- business days. CREDIT CARD AND BANK DRAFT Bank drafts occur on the 1st and 15th of each month or on the following business day. Credit Card drafts occur on the 10th of every month or the following business day. NOTE: Automatic billing will continuously occur until the Pirate Club is notified in writing or by phone to stop billing. 4

6 7, E ($ 0-$ BR,50 SA ) 6 99 ($1 UM 6,4 TIN BRE -$1 00 SA PLA 11,0 EN 9) LD,99 E ($ GO ABR 0-$10 R S ($8,5 49) VE SIL BRE 0-$8, SA,30 ZE 9) ($5,9 ON HIP -$5 S BR AR 3,300 ) OL ($ 9 SCH GER -$3,9 0 RO 00 ) $, LLY 99 JO ATE ( 1,9 0-$ PIR 40, ) EN ($1 E LD 399 T A $1, GO 50PIR LE ES ($7 49) RP 7 PU SBON 00-$ OS ER ($5 9) CR 9 E L & CCAN 50-$4 UL SK BU R ($ 9) KLE -$4 HB UC 0& ) 499 FB BB BA FB4 BB BA FB4 BB BA E) OV AB 00 ($1 50 7, EW Ticket Purchase Priority CR BENEFITS AS SW 017 FB4 BB4 BA4 FB4 BB4 BA4 FB6 BB4 BA4 FB8 BB4 BA4 FB10 BB4 BA6 FB10 BB4 BA6 FB1 BB6 BA8 FB14 BB6 BA8 FB16 BB6 BA8 $70* $140* NP $140* NP $140* NP** $140* NP** $140* NP*** NP*** NP*** NP*** Tax Deduction, Priority Points Membership Cards, Window Decals Access to the Digital Athletic Magazine Pirate Club Social Room Access on Football Game Day Recognition in Football Game Day Program Halftime Men s Basketball Hospitality Football Parking * Basketball Parking $140/CB $70/CB ZONE 3 ZONES 1& $70 Baseball/Softball Parking Recognition Plaque Pre-Game Men s Basketball and Football Hospitality Access to Harvey Hall on Football Game Day Premium Seating (FB, BB, BA) *All donors (except Sabre Society) parking at Elmhurst and Stratford Arms will pay a parking fee of $140. **Option to purchase second parking pass. Location based upon availability and purchase of a minimum of 6 season tickets. Denotes Stratford Arms Lot, ***Second parking pass, location based upon availability and purchase of a minimum of 6 season tickets. Codes: NP - Private. Numbered spots assigned; Lot CB - Carol Belk Buliding 5

7 In an effort to equitably serve Pirate Club members, a Priority Points System was developed and implemented in 1993 by the Executive Committee of the ECU Educational Foundation, Inc. The Priority Points System determines ranking for season ticket allocation and acquiring tickets to high demand events, such as away games at NC State and UNC, post-season tournaments and championships, bowl games and other special events. It is also used to assign Pirate Club benefits including priority parking and requests for seating upgrades. PRIORITY POINTS PRIORITY POINTS CATEGORY Annual Fund Continuous Years Cumulative Giving Continuous Years Bonus Capital Campaign Gifts Cumulative Giving Bonus VanSant Society VanSant Society VanSant Society CATEGORY Football Men s and Women s Basketball Baseball/Softball POINTS SEASON TICKET PRIORITY POINTS POINTS DESCRIPTION For each $100 of (current year only) support to the annual Pirate Club scholarship fund For every consecutive year as a Pirate Club member (current and previous years) For each $100 of total giving to Pirate Club (excludes current year) In addition to continuous years, bonus points will be awarded to recognize consecutive years of giving Points for capital campaign gifts are calculated the same as annual gift categories with any bonus points included In addition to capital campaign gifts, bonus points will be awarded to recognize annual giving milestones (at each $5,000 increment) Bonus points will be awarded to recognize 5 consecutive years of giving Bonus points will be awarded to recognize 35 consecutive years of giving Bonus points will be awarded to recognize 45 consecutive years of giving DESCRIPTION For each consecutive year as a football season ticket purchaser* (effective beginning with the 1993 season) For each consecutive year as a basketball season ticket purchaser* (effective beginning with the season) For each consecutive year as a baseball/softball season ticket purchaser* (effective the 000 season - baseball and 011 season - softball) DOWDY-FICKLEN STADIUM SOUTHSIDE RENOVATION PRIORITY POINTS ALL PIRATE CLUB PRIORITY POINTS ASSOCIATED WITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GIFTS ARE CALCULATED THE SAME AS ANNUAL FUND GIFT CATEGORIES. TWO () POINTS FOR EVERY $100 GIFT. BONUS PRIORITY POINTS APPLIED FOR ANY PHILANTHROPIC GIFT TOWARDS THE DOWDY-FICKLEN STADIUM SOUTHSIDE RENOVATION PROJECT DURING THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIODS: x POINTS 1.75x POINTS 1.5x POINTS ANY GIFT GIVEN UNTIL APRIL 1, 018 ANY GIFT GIVEN APRIL, APRIL 1, 019 ANY GIFT GIVEN APRIL, APRIL 1, 00 6

8 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 7 LOCAL CHAPTERS SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL S.C. COLUMBIA, S.C. VIRGINIA RICHMOND, VA. SOUTHEAST VA. SOUTHWEST VA. METRO DC WASHINGTON METRO GEORGIA ATLANTA AREA NORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE BEAUFORT COUNTY BLADEN/COLUMBUS/ROBESON CAPE FEAR CARTERET CHARLOTTE CRAVEN/PAMLICO CUMBERLAND DUPLIN/SAMPSON DURHAM/ORANGE JOHNSTON/HARNETT LEE/CHATHAM/MOORE LENOIR/GREENE MARTIN/HERTFORD/BERTIE NASH/EDGECOMBE NORTHEASTERN OBX ONSLOW/JONES PERSON/CASWELL PITT COUNTY QUAD COUNTY AREA ROANOKE VALLEY TRIAD COUNTIES WAKE COUNTY WASHINGTON/TYRRELL/HYDE WAYNE COUNTY VISIT ECUPIRATECLUB.COM TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER At the heart of ECU Athletics is our over 430 student-athletes, who represent our university through their athletics and academic accomplishments. Their impact is felt after their time at ECU by giving back to ECU Athletics through their membership in the Pirate Club Letterwinner chapter. It provides an outlet for former varsity letterwinners to display their commitment and support to the overall success of ECU Athletics. DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP TO AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE OUR MONTHLY MAGAZINE including features on our student-athletes, teams, coaches, letterwinners & donors LETTERWINNER CONTACT US TO JOIN TODAY (5) OR LATTAE15@ECU.EDU

9 @ECUPIRATECLUB /ECUPIRATECLUB WAYS TO GET INVOLVED YOUNG GRAD PROGRAM As a Student Pirate Club member, you have the opportunity to sit in the Boneyard located in the east endzone. There is no better game day atmosphere. You are surrounded by your fellow students cheering on the Pirates... Purple... Gold. All SPC Members will also receive an official free Student Pirate Club shirt only available to SPC Members. Membership benefits also include:» Electronic ticket ed weekly prior to each home football game» Priority to purchase limited available SPC football parking located at the bottom of College Hill» Priority to purchase football season guest tickets» Priority to purchase single-game guest football tickets prior to general student population» Priority to sit in the lower bowl at men s basketball home games» Invitations to SPC events» Additional benefits for other sports As a recent graduate of ECU, we want you to stay connected and provide you a cost effective way to make that happen. Our Young Grad program will play a vital role in our UNDAUNTED quest for long-term stability of the Pirate Club and ECU Athletics. Any alumni who has graduated within the last four years is considered a young grad and is provided benefits to Pirate Club membership at a reduced rate. YOUR YOUNG GRAD DONATION + PIRATE CLUB MATCH = TOTAL PIRATE CLUB CREDIT AT GIVING LEVEL ELIGIBLE GRADUATION YEARS YEAR 1 Dec. 016/May 017 YEAR Dec. 015/May 016 YEAR 3 Dec. 014/May 015 YEAR 4 Dec. 013/May 014 TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:» MUST be a full-time student at East Carolina University» MUST be paying student athletics fees in tuition, contact the Registrar s Office» MUST have a valid and active ECU One Card» Distance Education students DO NOT qualify» Part-time students and grad students DO NOT qualify» Full-time graduate students DO qualify if they are on campus and have paid the student athletics fees $60 DONATION NON-REFUNDABLE EXAMPLE WITH A DECEMBER 016 OR MAY 017 GRADUATE MINIMUM PIRATE CLUB YEAR GIFT CONTRIBUTION PIRATE CLUB GIFT CREDIT YEAR 1 AFTER GRADUATING $50 $00 $50 - SWASHBUCKLER LEVEL YEAR AFTER GRADUATING $75 $175 $50 - SWASHBUCKLER LEVEL YEAR 3 AFTER GRADUATING $100 $150 $50 - SWASHBUCKLER LEVEL YEAR 4 AFTER GRADUATING $100 $150 $50 - SWASHBUCKLER LEVEL YOUNG GRAD PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:» Member benefits at Swashbuckler Level *See page 5 for complete listing of benefits» Priority to purchase football and basketball season tickets at a discounted rate» Priority to purchase a discounted parking pass for football in the Belk Lot» Pirate Club Social Room access for home football games» Continuation in building priority points JOIN TODAY AT STUDENTPIRATECLUB.COM 8

10 FAQS DONATION FAQs Q: Is my contribution to the Pirate Club tax deductible? A: Yes, the current federal income tax law allows an 80% charitable contribution deduction on contributions to educational institutions. As a result of such contributions, the donor receives preferred seating benefits for athletic events. Contributions which neither directly nor indirectly result in the result of preferred seating rights are fully deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Donors should consult their tax advisors for detailed information. Q: What are priority points and how are they awarded? A: In an effort to more equitably serve Pirate Club members, a Priority Points System was developed and implemented in 1993 by the ECU Educational Foundation, Inc., Executive Committee. The Pirate Club Priority Points System determines ranking for season ticket assignments and acquiring tickets to high demand events, post season tournaments and championships, bowl games and other special events. It is also used to assign Pirate Club benefits including priority parking and requests for seating upgrades. For each $100 given to the Pirate Club Annual Fund, the donor will receive two priority points. Points are also awarded to donors who give for continuous years, those who give over $5,000, those who give towards Capital Campaigns, and those who buy season tickets for athletic events. For a complete breakdown of priority points and how to acquire them visit the Priority Points page. Q: How can I make a payment towards my pledge? A: You may make a payment towards your pledge by logging into your online Pirate Club account, contact the Pirate Club at (5) , or by mailing your contribution to ECU Pirate Club 304 Ward Sports Medicine Building Mail Stop 158 East Carolina University Greenville, N.C MEMBERSHIP FAQs Q: What is the purpose of the Pirate Club? A: The East Carolina University Educational Foundation, Inc., (Pirate Club) is the fundraising and friend-raising arm of East Carolina University's Division-I athletic programs. Contributors to the East Carolina University Educational Foundation, Inc., are members of the Pirate Club. Q: How do I join the Pirate Club as a new member or how do I renew my current membership? A: You can sign up online, call the Pirate Club office at (5) , contact your local Pirate Rep, or send a request for membership materials to: ECU Pirate Club 304 Ward Sports Medicine Building Mail Stop 158 East Carolina University Greenville, N.C Q: What is the minimum gift required to purchase season tickets? A: All gifts are appreciated. In order to be considered a member of the ECU Pirate Club, donors would need to join at a minimum of $100 (Crew level). However, if you have graduated from ECU within the past four years, you can join the Young Graduate Program and pay as little as $50 to become a member. Please contact the Pirate Club office at (5) or visit the Young Grad page to see if you qualify for a Young Graduate membership. Q: What are the benefits of joining the Pirate Club? A: Perhaps the greatest benefit of joining the Pirate Club is the understanding that your contribution creates educational opportunities for the student-athletes who represent East Carolina University. In addition, Pirate Club members are given priority on ticket availability and seat locations for all ECU Athletics events. This priority extends to football, basketball and baseball games, bowl games, conference and postseason tournaments and other special athletics events. Also, dependent upon the donors giving level, Pirate Club members receive priority parking for athletics events, recognition in game day programs, and access to pre- and post-game hospitality events and socials. Q: How do I contact the Pirate Club? A: You may contact the Pirate Club by calling us at (5) , us at ecupirateclub@ecu.edu or visit our office at 304 Ward Sports Medicine Building on the campus of East Carolina University. We enjoy the opportunity to meet with donors face-to-face. TICKET-RELATED FAQs Q: I understand football seating in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium will be reassigned in 018, please explain this process and how it will affect me as a Pirate Club member? A: The Executive Committee of the ECU Educational Foundation, Inc., voted to begin reassigning seats for football, men s basketball and baseball every three years starting with the 015 football season. The advantage of re-evaluating priority seating every three years is that it will help guarantee the integrity and fairness of the Pirate Club Priority Points System and give a donor the opportunity to improve seating every three years based on the priority points he/she has accumulated. Q: Do Pirate Club members get priority on seats for sporting events? A: Pirate Club members are given priority on ticket availability and seat location for football, basketball and baseball games, bowl games, conference and post-season tournaments, and other special athletic events. The number of season tickets that may be purchased for priority seating is shown on the Gift Level Chart for each level of giving. The Pirate Club Priority Points System is used for the allocation of all seating assignments. TAX INFORMATION The East Carolina University Educational Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation domiciled in the State of North Carolina. Our Federal Tax ID# is A contribution that entitles the donor to purchase tickets is 80% deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes, as per IRS code, Section 170 (1). In addition, the IRS has ruled the 80% portion is only tax deductible as a contribution, to the extent that it exceeds the value of any additional benefits the donor may have received. For 100% tax deductibility of a contribution, a donor must decline in writing the right to receive any benefits at the time the contribution is made. Consult your tax advisor for more information. 9

11 [ ] NEW [ ] RENEWAL PIRATE CLUB NUMBER: PIRATE CLUB APPLICATION NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: ECU CLASS YEAR: LETTERWINNER (SPORT): LETTERWINNER YEARS : ( - ) SPOUSE S NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ECU CLASS YEAR: REFERRED BY: PIRATE CLUB NUMBER: [ ] BUSINESS ACCOUNT BUSINESS NAME: TITLE: BUSINESS PHONE: (IF DIFFERENT): [ ] ECU YOUNG GRAD MUST COMPLETE INFORMATION FOR GIFT CREDIT AS NOTED ON PAGE EIGHT ECU CLASS YEAR: [ ] CREW ($100-$49) [ ] SWASHBUCKLER ($50-$499) [ ] BUCCANEER ($500-$749) GIFT INFORMATION [ ] CREDIT CARD [ ] [ ] [ ] CHARGE: $ [ ] SKULL & CROSSBONES ($750-$1,399) [ ] PURPLE PIRATE ($1,400-$1,999) [ ] GOLDEN PIRATE ($,000-$3,99) CREDIT CARD NUMBER: NAME ON CREDIT CARD: EXPIRATION DATE: TOTAL PLEDGE FOR 017: $ [ ] JOLLY ROGER ($3,300-$5,99) [ ] SCHOLARSHIP ($5,300-$8,49) [ ] CREDIT CARD DRAFT [ ] [ ] [ ] MONTHLY DRAFT AMOUNT: $ ANNUAL GIFT TOTAL: $ (10TH OF EVERY MONTH) NAME ON ACCOUNT: [ ] BRONZE SABRE ($8,50-$10,999) [ ] SILVER SABRE ($11,000-$16,499) [ ] GOLDEN SABRE ($16,500-$7,499) [ ] PLATINUM SABRE ($7,500 AND ABOVE) [ ] ECU PAYROLL DEDUCTION BANNER ID: AMOUNT PER PAY PERIOD: $ [ ] BANK DRAFT ANNUAL GIFT TOTAL: $ MONTHLY DRAFT AMOUNT: $ NAME ON ACCOUNT: ACCOUNT NUMBER: ROUTING NUMBER: [ ] CHECK AMOUNT: $ CHECK NUMBER: SIGNATURE: DATE: WITH YOUR AUTHORIZATION, THE ECU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC., WILL DRAFT YOUR DESIGNATED ACCOUNT ON THE THE DATE INDICATED ABOVE. THIS DRAFT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL WE ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING TO TERMINATE SAME. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: ECU PIRATE CLUB, 304 WARD SPORTS MEDICINE BUILDING, MAILSTOP 158, GREENVILLE, N.C

12 NCAA FBS CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADER ZAY JONES 016 NCAA BASEBALL CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPION 016 AAC WOMEN S GOLFER OF THE YEAR FRIDA GUSTAFSSON SPANG 016 AAC MEN S SWIMMING TEAM CHAMPION 11

13 WHO IS A BOOSTER? A representative of the institution s athletics interest, or booster, is any person, agency, business or other organization that is known (or should have been known) by a member of East Carolina University s executive or athletics administration to: a) Have ever been a member of or participated in the activities of any organization promoting ECU Athletics (e.g., Friends of Baseball, Letterwinners Club, etc.); b) Have ever made financial contributions to ECU Athletics or to a booster organization of ECU Athletics (i.e., Pirate Club); c) Have ever assisted or been requested (by an athletics department staff member) to assist in the recruitment of prospects; d) Have ever assisted or been requested to assist in providing benefits to enrolled studentathletes or their families (e.g., providing an occasional meal); or e) Have ever been involved otherwise in promoting ECU Athletics. Once a person, agency, business or other organization is identified as a representative of athletics interests, that person/entity retains that identify for life. DONOR AGREEMENT Donors agree to adhere to and abide by rules and regulations concerning intercollegiate athletics as determined by the NCAA, American Athletic Conference and East Carolina University. Should questions arise concerning the various rules and regulations, donors acknowledge that they should contact the ECU Athletic Compliance Office at (5) Donors agree that should they be found by the NCAA or the University to have violated, knowingly or without regard for the same, rules or regulations, they may be disassociated from the university athletics program and its activities. Donors can be expelled as a member of the ECU Educational Foundation (Pirate Club) and will forfeit all benefits and privileges (including the right to receive priority season tickets and parking privileges) until the end of the periods of disassociation and subsequent reinstatement by the ECU Educational Foundation, Inc. (Pirate Club). [ KEY NCAA TERM EXTRA BENEFITS Includes the provision of any free or reduced meal, transportation, housing, clothes, services, entertainment or other benefit not available to all students who are not athletes. Under no circumstance may you provide a prospect, recruit or enrolled student-athlete with any item of benefit - no matter the size. QUESTIONS? CONTACT ECU COMPLIANCE Jamie Johnson Associate Athletics Director/Compliance johnsonja@ecu.edu (5) [ BOOSTERS AND RECRUITING PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES Although recruitment of prospects is reserved for authorized university staff members only: WHO IS A? Any individual who PROSPECTIVE has started taking STUDENT-ATHLETE classes for the OR PROSPECT ninth grade YOU MAY - Forward information (e.g., via newspaper clippings, internet postings, telephone calls to coaching staff members, etc.) about a prospect to ECU coaching staff members. - View a prospect s athletic contest on your own initiative provided there is a clear understanding that contact with any participating PSA s, their parents/legal guardians, high school coach, guidance counselor, etc. cannot be made. - Continue established relationships with friends and neighbors, even if their child (ren) is of prospect age. In addition, such contact may not be made for a recruiting purpose or at the direction or encouragement of ECU s staff members or coaches. DO NOT... - Write, , text, telephone or friend (i.e., social networking sites) in an effort to recruit him or her to ECU. - Directly or indirectly make any arrangement for a prospect to receive cash, financial aid of any kind or loans of any kind (including signing or cosigning for a loan). - Make contact with a prospect when he or she is on ECU s campus for an official or unofficial visit. - Provide a prospect with any cost-free or discounted gifts or services, including tickets to ECU home or away contests and payment of camp registration fees. - Provide anything to a prospect without obtaining prior approval from the Office of Compliance. - Offer, provide or arrange financial assistance to pay any costs or expenses for a PSA or his/her family. This includes expenses related to the prospect s education. COMPLIANCE BOOSTERS AND CURRENT STUDENT-ATHLETES YOU MAY... - Provide a pre-approved occasional meal at your home for a student-athlete or team, but not for their families or friends. - Provide local transportation to a student-athlete for the occasional meal at your home. - Employ a student-athlete during the academic year or summer. The student-athlete must be paid at the going rate and only for work actually performed. - Donate tickets to ECU for a professional sports contest for the entertainment of student-athletes involved in an away-fromhome athletics contest. ECU must disseminate the tickets to the student-athletes. - Endow an athletic scholarship or athletics award through the university s regular procedures. DO NOT - Provide a current student-athlete, their parents or friends with a benefit or special arrangement without prior approval from the Office of Compliance. - Provide, cosign or arrange a loan for a student-athlete, the student-athlete s parents, relatives or friends no matter the amount. - Pay for, arrange for payment of or provide cost-free room, board or transportation for a student-athlete or their family and friends. - Provide or arrange for the provision of gifts or free or reduced-cost services of any kind (e.g., restaurant meals, summer storage space, use of laundry facilities, retail discounts, etc.). - Entertain student-athletes or their families (except as permitted above regarding the occasional meal to a student-athlete). - Provide awards to student-athletes which are not approved by ECU Athletics or not provided through the university. All awards provided to student-athletes must meet NCAA guidelines. 1

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