Eagle Club. Scholarship Fund

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1 Eagle Club Scholarship Fund

2 Dear Golden Eagle, What I admire most about our University and our Golden Eagle fans is loyalty and passion. We are blessed to have your support and greatly value you and your family. On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, we want to thank you for making such a tremendous difference in our lives. I share your Southern Miss Passion and look forward to each day in service to Southern Miss and a wonderful future together. I experienced your support on the football field as a student-athlete and now, more than ever, appreciate your support as your Athletics director. As we proceed through 2013, I once again seek your support to our Eagle Club Scholarship Fund. This fund provides the necessary financial support to more than 360 student-athletes and greatly assists in offsetting Athletics department costs. Now, more than ever, we need your support for our studentathletes as they learn in a superb academic environment (led by an incredible faculty and staff), develop as socially responsible leaders, and compete at the highest levels of NCAA competition. In this regard, I request your financial assistance to Make a Difference for our youngsters and ask that you join me in supporting the Eagle Club. Respectfully, Jeff Hammond Why Support the Eagle Club What is the Eagle Club? The Eagle Club is the fundraising division of the Southern Miss Athletics department. Its mission is to annually raise funds to offset the cost of scholarships awarded to Southern Miss student-athletes. More than 2,500 dedicated alumni, friends and fans assist the Eagle Club in providing more than 300 student-athletes the opportunity to pursue a college degree. Why Support the Eagle Club? You have a strong conviction about academic and program support. You have an appreciation for the University s image on the local and national level. You enjoy the fun, fellowship and social engagement opportunities. You realize the benefits of priority seating and special access. You see it as an investment with impact in the future of Southern Miss Athletics and in the lives of Southern Miss student-athletes.

3 ways to give... Cash Gifts Most gifts to the Eagle Club take this form, and it s as easy as writing a check or using your Visa, MasterCard or American Express card. Checks should be made payable to the USM Athletic Foundation. Stocks and Securities Donors may eliminate paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction for gifts of long-term appreciated securities. Matching Gifts Many companies will match gifts to the USM Athletic Foundation. Submit your company s matching gift form with your contribution, and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level. Estate Planning You may donate through will provisions, life insurance and other bequests. Estate gifts may be made by donating a designated amount, a real asset, or making a residual bequest. Planned gifts may offer excellent tax advantages. Gifts in Kind Donating needed goods and services is another way to build the strength of USM Athletics while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor concerning tax deductions. Endowments and Memorial Gifts Honorary and memorial gifts are a fitting tribute to someone s life and accomplishments. Families and friends can endow Athletics scholarships to honor the memory of achievements of loved ones. Online Gifts You can make a gift online by visiting Monthly Donation Program It is now possible to make monthly contributions through an automatic charge by credit card or through bank draft. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss any of the options mentioned above, please call the USM Athletic Foundation at

4 Circle of Champions The Circle of Champions is comprised of an elite group of individuals and businesses from all over the country who have one common bond a love of Southern Miss and Golden Eagle Athletics. The Circle of Champions is Southern Miss top level of athletic donors who strive for excellence within the University s athletic programs by offering their financial support. Since 1999, in addition to scholarship endowments, this program has raised more than $67 million, made significant improvements to M.M. Roberts Stadium/Carlisle Faulkner Field, Reed Green Coliseum, Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field, the new clubhouse and suites, new tennis courts and the new softball complex and stadium. Benefits include the following: Special recognition First priority to purchase premium and suite luxury seating (when available) Two football game-day parking passes Invitations to VIP receptions and special away-game events/socials Membership in the University s Honor Club Plus many more! For more information concerning the Circle of Champions program, please contact Brian Morrison at or brian.morrison@usm.edu. Eagle Club Membership Benefits Benefit $1-124 $125 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000+ Tax Deduction Car/Business Decal Number of Priority Home Season Tickets (Football and Basketball) Number of Priority Bowl Game/ Tournament Tickets Number of Priority Away Game Tickets Parking Passes (with season ticket purchase) 1 (Area) 1 (Area) 1 (Area) 1 (Area) 1 1 2* 2* 2* Football Program Recognition Recognition Plaque (First Year Only) Plaque, Ring, Pendant (Circle Members Only) Contributions to the Eagle Club provide contributors the right to buy athletic tickets and receive priority parking. IRS Code Section 170(1) makes part of the gift not tax-deductible. Faculty and staff who join the Eagle Club will have their gift matched and benefits raised to the next level. *With the purchase of more than six tickets

5 Basketball and Football seating and Parking charts R A B C T S Q Basketball Seating P VISITORS N MEDEIA M D USM E F G K - Eagle Club Seating Basketball Parking Lot 1 Area Parking $1,000 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 2 Area Parking $500 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3 Area Parking $125 minimum Eagle Club Level COLISEUM DRIVE 1 2 L J H 4TH STREET 3 HH GG CC BB II AA FF EE DD I A 403 H G F E D C B 301 Section Football Seating Minimum Eagle Club Level Q P O N M L K 421 R J EC10 EC9 EC8 EC7 EC6 EC5 EC4 EC3 EC2 EC RR QQ OO NN MM KK JJ PP LL Additional Fee Per Seat Purchased Over Eagle Club Allowance Section E SUITES$1,500 $300 per seat Sections D, F, N, (Lower DD, EE, FF Eagle s Nest Only) $1,000 $225 per seat Sections C, G, Touchdown Club, East Club $250 - $750 $75 per seat (based on location) Sections M, O, P, B, H, (Upper DD, EE, FF) $125 $50 per seat Football Parking Lot 3 Service Road Parking Lot 4 Suite Parking Lot 5 Area Parking Lot 6 Area Parking Lot 7 Suite Parking Lot 8 Area Parking $2,000 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 9 Area Parking $1,200 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 10 Area Parking Handicapped & Senior Eagles Lot 11 Area Parking $750 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 11A Media Parking Lot 12 Area Parking $1,100 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 12b Area Parking $1,100 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 13 Motor Home Parking Lot 13 Area Parking (cars) $350 current members Lot 14 Motor Home Parking $2,500 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 14 Area Parking (cars) Lot 14A Area Parking -Limited $250 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 14B Area Parking $1,000 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 15 Numbered Parking Lot 15A Area Parking Lot 16 Area Parking $350 current members Lot 17 Area Parking General Public & Eagle Club Handicapped Lot 18 Area Parking $500 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 18A Area Parking Bus Parking COLISEUM DRIVE ROSS BLVD 16 18A Lot 19 Area Parking $125 minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 20 Area Parking $500 minimum Eagle Club Level Campus Green Space JR. EAGLE FUNLAND 31ST AVENUE b 11A GOLDEN EAGLE AVE 20 TICKET OFFICE TH STREET 8 EAST MEMORIAL HARDY STREET 7TH STREET 14A 14B SIDEWALK EAGLE WALK 15 STADIUM 15A N I H W Y 4 9

6 Premium Seating Options M.M. Roberts Stadium Luxury Suites In 2008, 34 luxury suites were constructed in the South End Zone of M.M. Roberts Stadium. Suite ownership includes all Southern Miss football games and provides the ability to purchase suite tickets to non-football events. In addition, suite owners are allowed to use their suite twice a year for events of their choice such as Super Bowl parties, birthday parties or holiday parties. Club Seating There are two club seating areas inside M.M. Roberts Stadium. In the Touchdown Terrace, fans can enjoy private concessions and bathrooms, covered outdoor seating, and an indoor area with more than 10 televisions to watch the game. The East Club is similar to a large suite that has indoor and outdoor seating, where food and drink are provided. Reed Green Coliseum Pete Taylor Park Courtside Seating For fans who want to be a part of the action, on-court seating is the perfect option for you. These luxury seats are located right on the court. Luxury Suites With 12 luxury suites at Pete Taylor Park, suite owners can watch the game in comfort as they enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, tiered stadium seating, upholstered furniture, televisions and parking passes. Ticket priority is based on Eagle Club Level. For more information on our premium seating options, please contact Brian Morrison at or brian.morrison@usm.edu.

7 EC lifelong experience Seymour Sidekicks Seymour Sidekicks is a fun way to get your kids involved in Southern Miss Athletics. Designed for children 14 years and younger, this is truly where a lifetime of being a Southern Miss fan begins! Benefits Exclusive T-shirt Access to Junior Eagle Funland Free admission to Women s Soccer, Volleyball, Softball and Women s Basketball Free admission to every Sunday baseball game Free admission to selected Men s Basketball games Student Eagle Club The Student Eagle Club is the largest student organization on campus with more than 3,700 members. The primary focus of the Student Eagle Club is to get students excited and committed to supporting and promoting all Southern Miss Athletics programs. Benefits Exclusive T-shirt Preferred seating at football games Tailgate parties Behind-the-scenes tours Priority tickets to post-season play Much more! Recent Graduate Program The Recent Graduate Program is designed to keep our young graduates (within three years) involved in Golden Eagle Athletics as they venture out into the work place. This program enables young graduates to maintain full membership in the Eagle Club with benefits for as low as $50 annually, a savings of $75. Additionally, we are able to offer steeply discounted Eagle Club ticket packages. Packages Eagle Club Membership - $50 Receive the benefits of a $125 Eagle Club member Football Season Ticket Packages 1. Two (2) lower-deck football season tickets and a parking pass for $280. This package saves you $ Two (2) upper-deck football season tickets and a parking pass for $150. This package saves you $265. Basketball and baseball packages are also available. For more information please contact the Eagle Club at The Go Gold Business Partners is a new program designed exclusively for businesses wanting to show its support for Southern Miss Athletics and wishing to benefit from Eagle Club members and Golden Eagle fans. Benefits of the Go for Gold Business Partners include the following: Exclusive flag Discount card Window decal Tickets Much More! For more information about the Go for Gold Business Partners Program, please call Chad Foote at or Charles.foote@usm.edu.

8 20 for 20 challenge In honor of our 20th head football coach, we are asking all donors to donate an additional 20% to the Eagle Club. With this additional donation it will continue the efforts to endow and fund each athletic scholarship. Eagle Club Contact List: Chad Foote, Executive Director of the Eagle Club or Brian Morrison, Associate Athletics Director of Major Gifts or Sarah McCance, Assistant Director or Vickey Delancey, Office Manager or Emily Dykes, Administrative Assistant or Eagle Club Membership Form DATE NAME Address City State ZIP County Phone I am a Southern Miss faculty or staff member. I would like to receive the Eagle Club daily s. Method of Payment Cash Check Credit Card (VISA/MC/AMEX) Bank Draft (Include Voided Check) Payroll Deduction (Southern Miss Employees Only) Pledged Payments (Monthly Online Payments) I would like to meet with an Eagle Club representative to talk about an endowment, a planned gift, a facility gift or estate planning. Name Under Which Tickets Will Be Ordered Recommended to Eagle Club by Primary Member Name or Business Parking Preference Eagle Club ID (if known) Eagle Club Level (Choose one.) $125 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,500 Total amount Due $ $2,500 $5,000 $10,000+ Credit Card # Exp. Date Cardholder s Signature All payments should be made prior to May 31. aa/eoe/adai uc

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