A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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2 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Thank you for supporting UAB Athletics! Blazer Boosters are alumni and friends of UAB who provide the financial support through the UAB Athletics Foundation to help talented student-athletes receive a quality education while fostering the growth of the Department of Athletics. UAB Athletics has received unprecedented financial support from the UAB and Birmingham communities, and your contribution is providing the critical resources necessary for success at the highest level. Donations through the UAB Athletics Foundation generate funding for student-athlete scholarships, capital projects and facility improvements, and the enhancement of sport specific operating budgets. During the 2017 membership drive, I would ask you to support Blazer Athletics in the following ways: Become a Blazer Boosters member, with memberships starting annually at $50 Increase your 2017 membership through the 110% Blazer or Next Level 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, thank you for your incredible support of Blazer student-athletes. Go Blazers! Mark T. Ingram Director of Athletics

3 BLAZER CLUB FOOTBALL FOOTBALL PRIORITY SEATING Blazer Boosters members have the opportunity to purchase football season tickets in premier locations at Legion Field. 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 at Legion Field for each section in addition to the cost of season tickets. CAPTAIN PARKING $1,000 ALL AMERICAN PARKING $5,000 SUITES PRESS BOX SUITES BLAZER CLUB CHAMPION CLUB GRAYMONT AVENUE UAB BENCH TH AVENUE WEST VISITOR BENCH $50 per seat No Donation Required

4 BLAZER CLUB HOSPITALITY ACCESS BLAZER CLUB LEVEL FOOTBALL BENEFITS: Priority Parking Elevator Access Climate Controlled Environment Optimal Sightlines Opportunity for Premium Concessions Cash Bar Complimentary Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Soft Drinks Flat Screen Televisions $ 600 Per Seat Donation * *Plus season ticket cost SUITE RENTAL BENEFITS: Private Suite with Restrooms Opportunity for 28 tickets Climate Controlled Environment Priority Parking Flat Screen Televisions In-Suite Catering and Bar Service Available at Additional Cost $ 10,000 Season Suite Rental * *Season suite rental includes the season ticket cost

5 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

6 BLAZER CLUB HOSPITALITY ACCESS THE GREEN & GOLD ROOM BENEFITS: Priority Parking 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.

7 THE CHAMPION CLUB UAB s Champion Club is represented and guided by the partnership between the Director of Athletics and the UAB Athletics Foundation Board. Champion Club memberships are $15,000 annually for both individual and corporate accounts plus the cost of season tickets. BENEFITS: Opportunity to purchase up to four (4) season tickets in the Champion Club for football All American Parking Pass for football Opportunity to purchase up to four (4) season tickets in Champion Club for men s basketball Eligible for courtside seating (based on availability) Valet parking for men s basketball Invitation to private events See Annual Membership Levels and Benefits chart in the membership guide THE AD SOCIETY UAB s AD Society was established to recognize the philanthropic leaders who make a contribution of $25,000+ towards annual scholarship support in a giving year. This society represents individuals and corporations who provide the margin of excellence for UAB student-athletes to succeed on the court and in the classroom.

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. Events are held throughout the year to show support for UAB women s programs with the goal of raising funds for female student-athlete scholarships and special projects as designated by the Director of Athletics. 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 with 50% directed to scholarship support and 50% directed to the sport gift account of the donor s choice. 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 BLAZER CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS LOYALTY GREEN GOLD $50 - $249 $250 - $499 $500 - $999 CAPTAIN ALL CONFERENCE ALL AMERICAN HALL OF FAME $1,000 - $2,499 $2,500 - $4,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 CHAMPION CLUB AD SOCIETY** $15,000+ $25,000+ Invest in UAB Student-Athletes Tax Deduction Membership Decal Blazer Bulletin E-Newsletter Donor Recognition Opportunity to purchase Football or Men s Basketball Priority Seating Invitation to Private Events Gold Card^ Opportunity to Purchase Blazer Club Hospitality Access in Football or Men s Basketball Priority Parking for UAB Football CAPTAIN CAPTAIN ALL AMERICAN ALL AMERICAN ALL AMERICAN ALL AMERICAN Priority Parking for UAB Men s Basketball CAPTAIN CAPTAIN ALL AMERICAN ALL AMERICAN VALET VALET Opportunity to Purchase Champion Club Hospitality in Football and Men s Basketball 4 4 Opportunity to Purchase Courtside Seating* 2 4 Invitation to Team Banquet Exclusive Team Gear Select UAB Team Travel AD Society Recognition ^ The Gold Card admits 1 person to all regular season home games at men s and women s soccer, volleyball, women s basketball, baseball, softball, and beach volleyball. Each eligible account is eligible for 4 Gold Cards. * Based on Availability **AD Society includes the sum of contributions in a giving year,however, capital contributions are not eligible for priority seating benefits. 2

10 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 multi-year period. Your contribution will allow Blazer student-athletes 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 Operations Center and Legacy Pavilion Men s and Women s Basketball Practice Facility BBVA Compass Field (Soccer) Track and Field Facility Softball Stadium Renovations Men s and Women s Tennis Facility Beach Volleyball Complex Gene Bartow Fund for Excellence THE EVER LOYAL SOCIETY The Ever Loyal Society recognizes those that make capital campaign commitments of $25,000 and above to the UAB Athletics Foundation. In recognition of their generosity, Ever Loyal Society members gain access to exclusive stewardship opportunities. The UAB Athletics Ever Loyal Society will be one of the cornerstones for the Department of Athletics growth in fundraising to help position Blazer Athletics to compete at the highest level nationally. These major gift commitments are above and beyond any priority seating annual donations.

11 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 $50 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.

12 BE THE DIFFERENCE Your generous support contributes to the continued success of UAB student-athletes UAB ATHLETICS 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 Olympic Sports 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 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS BEGINNING / /.