BECAUSE OF YOU GamePlan

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1 BECAUSE OF YOU 201 GamePlan

2 FROM THE DESK OF DR. SELIG It was another banner year for ODU Athletics and our 500 student-athletes. In the classroom last semester, ODU student-athletes recorded a cumulative GPA of We had 17 (36%) student-athletes achieve Dean s List honors (3.4 or higher) and 274 student-athletes attain a 3.0 or better (5%). Clearly, ODU student-athletes are winning in the classroom. We added some hardware to our trophy cases in 2017 with both Women s Golf and Men s Soccer taking home a Conference USA Championship. We are proud of our Men s Soccer Team and their advancement to the second round of the Division I Men s Soccer NCAA Championship. ODU Wrestling had three studentathletes earn All-American honors, and Baseball cracked the Top 25 for the first time since Virginia Tech visits us this year for a showdown in S.B. Ballard Stadium on September 22 nd. We all look forward to such a historic occasion in just our 10th season of football! It was a record setting fundraising year in 2017, raising $12M in new gifts and pledges, a 50% increase over 2016! The continued success of ODU Athletics is possible thanks to the support of our donors, alumni, fans and community members, such as yourself. As we look to 201, I challenge you to invite others to join you in your support of ODU Athletics and the ODAF. On behalf of our 500 student-athletes and staff, I thank you in advance for your support. Because of you, we create winners in the classroom, in athletic competition, and in life. GO S! Cordially, Dr. Camden Wood Selig Director of Athletics ODAF MEMBER 2-3 ODU Athletics Initiative Year in Review 5 Student-Athlete Success 6 110% Club / Ways to Support / How to Donate 7 Monarch Legacy Society / Young Alumni Program Donor Levels & Benefits 9 Priority Point System / Power of the Pride OUR MISSION The mission of the ODAF is to raise financial support for Old Dominion University Athletics and to ensure that our coaches and student-athletes have the resources necessary to compete for championships. Members of the ODAF also enjoy the satisfaction of knowing their gifts are investments in the lives of our student-athletes, providing the academic foundation and character building traits learned through a collegiate athletic experience. Because of you, we create winners in the classroom, in athletic competition, and in life. BIG BLUE BLAST Football Season Tickets Presented by SpringHill Suites Marriott 12 Football Parking & Tailgating / Tailgating Map 13 Parking FAQ s Join The ODAF staff, ODU head coaches and administrators for a celebration in honor of our loyal ODAF Members and Fans. WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 201 6:00 p.m. Basketball Season Tickets 16 IBC IMPORTANT DATES WHERE: Harbor Club at the Waterside District General FAQ s Meet the ODAF Staff MAY 1 Big Blue Blast Presented by SpringHill Suites Marriott Renewal Deadline Football tickets & ODAF membership ODAF pledge paid in full or setup payment plans AUG 1 SEPT 1 Basketball Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Last day to make 201 ODAF donations DEC 31 1

3 Athletics Initiative GOAL $40 Million PURPOSE ODU Athletics will make a significant investment in athletic scholarships and athletic facility enhancements. Increased scholarship support will allow ODU Athletics to continue to provide educational opportunities to high caliber student-athletes, and premier athletic facilities will give our coaches and administration the ability to recruit and retain first class student-athletes. IMPORTANCE A successful intercollegiate athletics program provides a rallying point for the student-body, alumni and the entire Hampton Roads community. Currently, ODU Athletics ambitious aspirations exceed our current level of funding. For ODU Athletics to continue on our rise to national prominence, this athletics initiative is critical. How Can I Help? Join the 110% Club (page 6) 2 Refer a friend Make a planned gift (see Monarch Legacy Society - page 7) To support this initiative with a capital gift or to endow a scholarship please contact the ODAF office at (757) Be on the lookout for other ways to get involved! 3

4 BECAUSE OF YOU 2017: ODU Athletics Most Successful Fundraising Year $1,172,34 Endowment $5,024,054 Annual Fund 1,047110% MEMBERS 2,25 ODAF MEMBERS $1,944,394 Premium Seating $12,22,425 TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED $54,43 Capital $3,232,750 Unrestricted Initiative 100% Athletic Department Staff Giving 5Consecutive Years 36% Student-Athletes on the DEAN S LIST 5% of Student-Athletes Achieved a 3.0 GPA 15 Student-Athletes Received a 4.0 GPA THEIR SUCCESS 2017 MEN S SOCCER C-USA CHAMPIONS 2017 NCAA Qualifiers 2017 WOMEN S GOLF C-USA CHAMPIONS 4 5

5 JOIN THE 110 % C L U B In an effort to meet the rising cost of college athletics, the ODAF is challenging all of its members to step up and give 110% - a 10 percent increase over your previous year s gift. Members who increase their 2017 contribution by 10 percent will receive a unique 110% Club gift and 10 bonus Priority Points. WAYS TO SUPPORT Unrestricted gifts to the ODAF are the most vital to ODU Athletics. A donation to the ODAF is an investment that makes an immediate impact on the lives of ODU student-athletes. Listed below are some of the many ways you can make that investment. Cash Donations - Checks can be made payable to the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation. Payment plans available for those using a credit card Securities Gifts-in-Kind Payroll Deduction - ODU Faculty/Staff Estate & Planned Gifts Corporate Matching Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, Private Foundations & IRA s A contribution in these forms is welcomed. However, please note the ODAF cannot offer any benefits for gifts coming from any of these sources per IRS regulations. Contributions from these sources may only be applied to a gift that is 100% tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information. HOW TO DONATE Monarch fans are welcome to make a contribution to the ODAF at any time throughout the year. However, if you are interested in securing any of the benefits listed throughout the GamePlan, please consider making your ODAF contribution by May 1, 201 In Person - We are located on the 4th floor directly above the bookstore Monarch Way, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA Online - Visit and click on donate in the upper right hand corner. Contributions can be made by using your Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Phone - Call (757) to speak with an ODAF representative. Mail - Mail in your ODAF renewal or pledge card found in this GamePlan along with your payment to The Monarch Legacy Society was established to recognize the lasting impact of those donors who make or have made a planned gift for the benefit of ODU Athletics. The Monarch Legacy Society provides a unique opportunity to make the ultimate gift one that benefits Old Dominion far beyond your lifetime through your estate plans. Your commitment to ODU Athletics will shape the future of its programs for generations to come. $1,205,254 in Planned Giving Support HOW CAN I SUPPORT? To learn more about leaving your legacy with ODU Athletics, please contact the ODAF office at (757) YOUNG ALUMNI PROGRAM Just graduated and miss going to ODU sporting events? The ODAF s Young Alumni Program allows individuals who graduated in the last three years to buy tickets and parking at a discounted rate. 50% Discount on men s & women s basketball season tickets (maximum of 2 tickets) Basketball parking pass (with purchase of season ticket) Football tailgate parking pass in the Monarch Village lot (with purchase of season ticket) Access to Big Blue Room for men s & women s basketball (with purchase of season ticket) Priority Point credit Access to priority football and basketball season tickets 4417 Monarch Way, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA Years of Participation Minimum Contribution ODAF Contributes ODAF Gift Credit Year & 201 Graduates $25 $75 $100 Year Graduates $50 $50 $100 Year Graduates $75 $25 $100

6 DONOR LEVELS andbenefits Support of an ODU Student-Athlete Basketball FIRST Priority Seats Football Priority Seats Football Parking * Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Tailgate Big Blue Room Basketball Passes * 1 Additional Football Parking Pass Tailgate *^ Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Basketball Parking * C C C C Football Premium Sideline Seats BLUE LION $100 WHITE KNIGHT $300 BLUE KNIGHT $500 BLUE BARON $1,000 BLUE $2,000 SILVER $3,500 DIAMOND $5,000 GOLDEN $7,500 PLATINUM $12,000 ROYAL $15,000 CHAMPIONSHIP $25,000 SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY $34,036 D D D D D D PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM The Priority Point System was established to provide an equitable distribution of benefits to our membership. It is used to determine priority when allocating season ticket assignments, parking pass assignments, away and postseason ticket distribution, and other special athletic events. Priority Point Formula Season Tickets Purchased (Current Year) x ODAF unrestricted donation x ODAF restricted donation* x.0 *Include enhancement fund gifts Consecutive years of ODAF membership x 2 Consecutive years as a season ticket holder** x 2 **Includes voucher book purchases Lifetime ODAF giving x.02 BONUS POINTS Power of the Pride Referral Program + 25 per referral 110% Club (Current Year) + 10 Basketball SECOND Priority Seats Hospitality Basketball Passes * Opportunity to Purchase Courtside Seats Invitation to Athletic Honors Banquet Where do you rank? ODAF Member Rank ODAF Priority Points 1 65, , , , , , , , Invitation to Closed Practice Event President s Reception Trip with ODU Athletics Team Invitation to Scholarship Luncheon Exclusive Scholarship Society Recognition Gift ** * = SEASON TICKET HOLDERS ONLY ** = ONE TIME GIFT ^ = 2ND FOOTBALL PARKING PASS WILL BE ALLOCATED BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $100 FOR RED GARAGE & $50 FOR YELLOW GARAGE. DONORS MUST HAVE MORE THAN FOUR (4) SEASON TICKETS. 25 EXTRA POINTS PER REFERRAL REFER FRIENDS ON YOUR ODAF RENEWAL FORM (ENCLOSED) P O W E R O F T H E 9

7 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS FOREMAN FIELD AT S.B. BALLARD STADIUM MAY 1, 201 Renewal Deadline Located on the second floor of the Atlantic Bay Football Complex, PNC Gridiron Club seats are available in two and four-seat packages. PNC Gridiron Club ticket holders receive exclusive access to the terrace level and scholarship lounge, which includes a full-service bar and upscale concessions. Standing Room Only tickets are available. The Atlantic Bay Football Complex features 27 spacious suites including patio, loft, and standard styles. Suites include tiered stadium seating, upholstered furniture, televisions, and food and beverage service. For more information on premium seating, please contact Mallory Shurtz (757) Tickets Donor Level Football tickets & ODAF membership Premium Sideline* Blue Lion ($100) 2 White Knight ($300) 4 Blue Knight ($500) 6 Blue Baron ($1,000) 4 Midfield seating which includes hospitality access to the Lexus Field Pass Terrace. The Terrace is located at field level of the Atlantic Bay Football Complex and offers a full-service bar throughout the game. Blue Monarch ($2,000) 10 4 Silver Monarch ($3,500) 12 6 Diamond Monarch ($5,000) 14 Golden Monarch ($7,500) 16 *Due to limited availability we cannot guarantee every $1,000 donor will have the opportunity to purchase premium sideline seats. Platinum Monarch ($12,000) 20 Royal Monarch ($15,000) 24 Championship Monarch ($25,000) 24 Scholarship Society ($34,036) 24 Luxury Suites GRIDIRON CLUB Priority Ticket Allotment Premium Sideline Seats APRIL 1, 201, Renew Tickets, and receive a 10th Anniversary Bottle Opener MAY 1, 201, Renew Tickets, and receive a 10th Anniversary Lapel Pin All 10 year consecutive season tickets holders who renew will receive a set of four coasters FUTURE SCHEDULE ODU fields its first football team since 1940 vs Chowan College in the renovated Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium Football wins first ever FBS game. THE REACH OF THE CAA Football wins regular season CAA Championship Champions Power first school ODU hosts Game sellout streak 9/1 at Liberty /31 NSU 9/22 VA Tech 9/7 at VA Tech 9/19 Wake Forest 9/25 Buffalo 9/10 VA Tech 9/29 at ECU 9/21 at UVA 9/26 at UNC 9/2 or 9/4 Wake Forest 9/17 at UVA 9/2 at VA Tech 11/17 VMI 9/2 ECU 11/21 UVA 9/1 at Liberty 10/1 Liberty 9/23 Buffalo /31 VA Tech *Future games are subject to change 11

8 PARKING & TAILGATING The deadline to request football parking for the 201 season is May 1, 201 Changes to the Due to high demand during the 2017 Football season, the ODAF has implemented the following qualifications for the. In order to purchase an additional pass, the season ticket holder must be at the $5,000 donation level or higher. Any additional pass will be $100. Below you will find the projections for each tailgate lot. Please visit to submit your parking request before May 1, 201. For fans who do not wish to tailgate, but would like to receive a garage pass instead, there are two options for 201. ODAF members at the $2,000 donation level and above can request a pass, while ODAF members below the $2,000 donation level can request a Yellow pass. LOT NAME SILVER BLACK TEAL BLUE BEIGE, GREEN, ORANGE, PINK GOLD WHITE BROWN, VILLAGE PROJECTED DONATION $7,500 + $5,500 + $3,000 + $1,750 + $1,250 + $1,000+ $500 + $100 + New for ODAF FOOTBALL PARKING To receive a parking space for 201, you must submit a parking request form by May 1, * Tailgate lots subject to change 40 th Street VILLAGE LOT 41 st Street C Monarch Way To Downtown Norfolk 45 th Street 43 rd Street 46 th Street GOLD LOT 43 rd Street 47 th Street Killam Ave D 45 th Street 49 th Street 4 th Street Lafayette River Elkhorn Ave. B Hampton Blvd. PINK LOT TEAL LOT 49 th Street 42 nd Street YELLOW GARAGE Kaufman Mall Parker Ave. ORANGE LOT BLACK LOT BLUE LOT 43 rd Street Bud Metheny Baseball Complex SILVER LOT GREEN LOT WHRO Powhatan Ave. RED GARAGE Soccer Complex Athletic Admin. L.R. Hill Sports Complex Lot th Street Folkes/Stevens Indoor Tennis Center Melrose Pkwy. Bluestone Ave. BROWN LOT Brown Lot Longwood Dr. To Norfolk Naval Base Student Recreation Center Monterey Ave. Golf Parking Powhatan Apartments Bolling Ave. Powhatan Ave. BEIGE LOT Silver Lot Black Lot Teal Lot Blue Lot Beige Lot Green Lot Pink Lot 4 th Street WHITE LOT 49 th Street All Lots are Sponsored by Checkered Flag Sailing Center Gold Lot Orange Lot White Lot Yellow Brown Lot Monarch Village Lot Elizabeth River TAILGATING LOTS Football Parking FAQ s Q: How and when is tailgate parking allocated? A: Parking is allocated based on your 201 ODAF membership level and then by priority points within each level. Please submit your parking request at before May 1st. Q: If I meet the projected donation level, am I guaranteed a space in my requested lot? A: Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that the projected gift amount will equate to a spot in that parking area. In order to make sure you are happy with your assigned spot, the ODAF suggests that each member utilizes all three options on the parking request form. Q: If I park with a group, how are we allocated? A: In an effort to be fair to our membership, parking will be allocated based on the donor with the lowest membership level. Q: If I do not want to tailgate, but would like to receive a garage parking pass, can I do so? A: Yes, members at the $2,000 donation level and above can forgo their tailgate benefit and request a pass. Members below the $2,000 donation level can request a Yellow pass. Q: If I have more than 4 tickets, can I purchase an additional parking pass? A: Yes. If an individual is at the $5,000 donation level or above they can purchase one additional pass for $100. If an individual is below the $5,000 donation level they can purchase one additional Yellow pass for $50. Q: Do I have to have my pledge paid in full to receive my parking pass for the 201 season? A: ODU Football parking is allocated based on your 201 ODAF Membership level. To receive your parking pass you must have either paid your pledge in full or set up a payment plan prior to August 1st. 13

9 BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS TED CONSTANT CONVOCATION CENTER SEPT. 1, 201 Basketball Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Built With 4400 Club Seating Located on the third level of the Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4400 Club seat holders receive exclusive access to the 4400 Club which includes upscale concessions and bar service throughout the game. Luxury Suites The Ted Constant Convocation Center features 16 luxury suites. Each suite offers open-air seating, an indoor lounge, television, sink and refrigerator. Catering service is also available at an additional charge. Suite ownership includes all ODU Men s and Women s Basketball games and provides the opportunity to purchase tickets for all events held in the Ted. Courtside Seating Luxury seats located on the court with access to a Courtside Lounge which features a full-service bar and gourmet catering. For more information on premium seating, please contact Mallory Shurtz (757) $.4 Million in Private Funds Because of You Mitchum Basketball Performance Center The Mitchum Basketball Performance Center opened in the Spring of 2017 as the NEW home for Monarch basketball. The facility is located behind the Ted Constant Convocation Center on Monarch Way

10 GENERAL FAQ S Q: What does my ODAF donation support? A: Your annual contribution helps to provide the resources necessary for ODU student-athletes to compete for championships at the Division I level. Contributions to the ODAF can also fund scholarship endowments and capital projects, such as facility enhancements. Q: Is my donation to the ODAF tax-deductible? A: The new tax reform law states that any donation that results in the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event is 0% tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of your gift to the ODAF. Q: Are my ticket and parking locations affected by my ODAF Membership level? A: Yes. Seat and parking location is allocated based on your ODAF Membership and ODAF Priority Points. For more information, please reference the ticket and parking pages (page 10 through 15). Q: My company offers a matching gift plan; can I apply this to my ODAF Membership? A: Yes, the ODAF accepts matching gifts for membership. Please contact your company s benefits specialist for more information. Q: What are other ways to accumulate priority points? A: Other ways to accumulate priority points include joining the 110% club, referring a new member through the Power of the Pride program, sport specific giving or becoming a Monarch Legacy Society member. Q: Is there any way I can lose my priority points? A: To be an active ODAF member, you must make a current year gift. Points related to cumulative giving, purchasing season tickets and bonus points received through the 110% Club or Power of the Pride will never be lost. However, points previously gained through consecutive years of giving to the ODAF or purchasing season tickets will be lost if there is a lapse in giving to the ODAF or purchasing season tickets. Q: Can my priority points be transferred to someone else? A: All priority points related to giving and tickets can only be transferred to a spouse. No other immediate family members, friends, or other entities can receive a transfer of priority points. Q: I m not interested in season tickets, but I still want to help; why should I donate to the ODAF? A: For those who cannot make it to an athletic event, you can show your Monarch pride by making a contribution to the ODAF. By making a contribution, you help to provide ODU Athletics with additional resources. These additional resources give us a competitive advantage and help to ensure the success of ODU Athletics. In addition, your philanthropic donation is tax deductible. Q: Can I make a donation from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), Private Foundation or IRA Distribution? A: Yes. A contribution in these forms are welcomed. However, please note per IRS regulations, that the ODAF cannot offer any benefits for gifts coming from a DAF, private foundation or IRA per IRS regulations. Contributions from these sources may only be applied to a gift that is 100% tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information. MEET THE ODAF STAFF Jena Virga Sr. Associate AD and Assistant VP for Athletic Development 9th year at ODU Thomas DeMarco Athletic Development Officer 1st year at ODU tdemarco@odu.edu Mallory Shurtz Director of Premium Seating and Special Events th year at ODU Drew Turner Associate AD, Development 5th year at ODU Darius James Athletic Development Officer 3rd year at ODU Alyssa Jones Athletic Donor Relations Manager 1st year at ODU Chris Schaefer Director of Athletic Development 5th year at ODU Jay Haeseker Assistant Director of Athletic Development 2nd year at ODU Old Dominion Athletic Foundation 4417 Monarch Way Norfolk, VA Phone: Fax: #ODAF #BecauseofYou 16

11 THANKYOU 201 Football Home Schedule Sept. Sept. 22 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Old Dominion Athletic Foundation 4417 Monarch Way Norfolk, VA Phone: Fax: #ODAF #BecauseofYou