OUR MISSION OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES. JON GILBERT Director of Athletics. RESPECT We treat ourselves and others with dignity, kindness and respect.

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2 Looking ahead to another year for Southern Miss Athletics, thank you for the support you have shown to our nearly 400 Student- Athletes. Each day I am inspired by their enthusiasm and discipline, academically, athletically and in the community. Your passion for, and dedication to, the young men and women who compete for our athletic programs continues to produce Student- Athletes we are proud to call Golden Eagles. As we strive to build a financial base and provide our Student-Athletes the tools necessary for academic and athletic success, we also face increased operating costs. It requires a collective effort by all involved to uphold the competitive spirit we enjoy and expect of our athletic programs. The Eagle Club affords us the opportunity to enhance our financial profile, and we need your support to make that goal a reality. We continue to move our program forward with positive energy, and I have great optimism for what the future holds for Southern Miss Athletics. Our collective vision will be realized, and I greatly appreciate the key role you play on our continued journey To The Top...together. OUR MISSION In alignment with the educational mission of The University of Southern Mississippi We guide and support our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of excellence Academically, Athletically and Personally. We serve as ambassadors and advocates for our Department of Athletics and the University. Above all else, we promote and protect the safety, health and well-being of each and every one of our Student-Athletes. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES RESPECT We treat ourselves and others with dignity, kindness and respect. POSITIVE ENERGY We have a positive energy, attitude and outlook. FOCUS We remain focused on the most important use of our time and resources. EXCELLENCE We strive for excellence in all we do. COLLABORATION We work together to get the job done. HONOR We are honorable in our thoughts and actions. To The Top! JON GILBERT Director of Athletics Pictured left is Director of Athletics, Jon Gilbert, alongside 06-7 Male and Female Freshman Athletes of the Year, Catherine Repsher (Volleyball) and Matt Wallner (Baseball).

3 THE CLUB WHAT IS THE CLUB? The Eagle Club Scholarship Fund is a component of the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation, a registered 50 (c)(3) charitable organization. The Eagle Club s sole mission is to annually raise funds to provide nearly 400 Student-Athletes at Southern Miss with academic scholarships and educational support. All funds raised annually aid in offsetting these costs to the Southern Miss Athletics department. In 07, more than,500 dedicated alumni, friends and fans assisted the Eagle Club in providing Student-Athletes the opportunity to pursue a college degree. WHY JOIN? STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED YOUR SUPPORT! As a donor, you have an impact on each Student-Athlete at Southern Miss by helping to provide a quality education and an opportunity to represent the Golden Eagles at the highest level. Student-Athletes carry a heavy load for the University, and their hard work in competition and in the classroom is deserving of your support. INVESTING IN THE CLUB today builds the foundation for Southern Miss athletic programs and impacts Student-Athletes for years to come. A contribution at any level is greatly appreciated by nearly 400 Southern Miss Student-Athletes. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Consider increasing your annual Eagle Club gift. Contribute additional funds to special or capital projects being led by the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation. Recruit a new member to join the Eagle Club. Join the Eagle Club for the first time or renew your membership if you were not a member last year. HOW TO DONATE CASH GIFTS Cash, checks made payable to the USM Athletic Foundation, or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) are accepted. AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLANS Through bank draft or an automatic charge by credit card, annual gifts may be paid on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis. Setting up an automatic payment takes only a few minutes by calling All Eagle Club memberships can be pledged over a -month period. COMPANY MATCHING GIFTS Many companies will match gifts to the USM Athletic Foundation, a 50(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The initial gift, plus the matching portion, qualify the donor for benefits, priority seating and parking at the combined level and amount. Submit your company s matching gift form with your contribution. STOCKS AND SECURITIES Donors may eliminate paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction for gifts of long-term appreciated securities. ONLINE GIFTS Make a donation online 4/7 by visiting southernmiss.com/athleticfoundation. TOTAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT SOUTHERN MISS STUDENT-ATHLETE Tuition... $8,8 Room... $6,598 Board... $3,60 Textbooks... $,000 Total $9,436 Achieving the dream of becoming a successful Student-Athlete would The family atmosphere that they help implement here at Southern not be possible without the support of the Eagle Club. Miss is so special, and one that cannot be topped. SAMANTHA REYNOLDS. SOFTBALL

4 WAYS TO INVEST LIFELONG EXPERIENCE INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Donors may direct their support to any Southern Miss varsity sport. These gifts allow coaches the additional budget flexibility to accelerate our growth on the fields and courts of play. ENDOWMENTS Endowment giving establishes a permanent and stabilized financial base. They allow scholarships and programs to live in perpetuity, providing a living legacy of education. Donors may designate the endowment for a particular sport or program, or allow the Athletics department to make the award in the area of greatest need. CAPITAL PROJECTS Capital giving helps build the physical infrastructure needed for successful training and competition of our student-athletes. For Southern Miss Athletics to be competitive, facility upgrades and maintenance are critical. ESTATE AND PLANNED GIFTS A variety of estate giving vehicles are available, from simple bequests, to trusts and other strategies that employ a combination of gift methods. Donors will be recognized for the estimated value of the estate gift once the gift is documented. Planned gifts make a lasting impact, and in some cases, lifetime tax benefits may be realized. SOUTHERN MISS EMPLOYEES University of Southern Mississippi employees are able to contribute their annual gifts through a monthly payroll deduction. All current Southern Miss employees will be credited : for every dollar donated to the Eagle Club Scholarship Fund. For example, a Southern Miss employee who donates $50 per year to the Eagle Club will receive the benefits of a $500 member. GIFTS IN KIND Donating needed goods and services is another way to build the strength of Southern Miss Athletics, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor concerning tax deductions. SEYMOUR SIDEKICKS For children 4 and younger Designed to create lifetime fans of Southern Miss Athletics Includes a T-shirt, free admission to Junior Eagle Funland, ID badge, and a birthday card from Seymour! For more information and membership fee, call Southern Miss Athletics Marketing at STUDENT CLUB Largest student organization on campus Committed to increasing student involvement at Southern Miss Athletics events $0 per year Includes an official Adidas team-issued T-shirt, membership card, free catered tailgates at football games, priority lower-level seating at football games, and priority for special event tickets over non-student Eagle Club members Student Eagle Club will provide a free bowl ticket to members that attend all home football games each year. To sign up for the Student Eagle Club, call the Southern Miss Eagle Club office at RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM Designed to keep young grads (within three years) involved in Southern Miss Athletics Allows recent grads to maintain a full Eagle Club membership (at Eagle Pride level) for only $50 Half-priced football season tickets Football game day parking pass near The District *limited availability To sign up for the Recent Grad Program, call the Southern Miss Eagle Club at Playing for Southern Miss is like none other. The brotherhood and the hard-nosed culture is what I love about this University. There is no other feeling like going out in The Rock and playing in front of our true fans. Donations to the Eagle Club are vital because they enable our brotherhood to form by providing scholarships. And those scholarships not only allow us to bond as a team, but also give many of us the opportunity to become college graduates, which will, in turn, allow us to provide for our future families. Thank you to all who support USM Athletics and the Eagle Club! PICASSO NELSON. FOOTBALL 08 CLUB 7

5 CLUB MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS BENEFIT RECENT GRAD* $50 PRIDE $5 TALON $50 NUGGET $500 SEYMOUR $750 LOFTY $,000 BRONZE $,500 SILVER $,500 GOLDEN $5,000 CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS $,500+ *** *** *** Eagle Club Decal Eagle Club Updates Eagle Club Membership/ Discount Card Invited to Exclusive Eagle Club Functions Priority Away-Game and Post-Season Tickets** Parking Passes (with season ticket purchase) Football Program Recognition Plaque, Ring/Pendant *Recent graduates in the last three academic years; eligible for this level for a maximum of three years **Priority away game and post-season tickets are based on availability. This includes conference championship games, bowl games, and NCAA tournament matches and games. ***With the purchase of more than six season tickets

6 FOOTBALL PARKING MAP FOOTBALL SEATING MAP FOOTBALL SEATING Lot Area Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3 Service Road Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3RG Recent Grad Parking Lot 4 Suite Parking Lot 4A President s Suite Parking Lot 5 Area Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 6 Area Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 7 Suite Parking Lot 8 Area Parking $,000 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 9 Area Parking $,00 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 0 Area Parking Handicapped and Senior Eagles Lot Area Parking $750 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot A Media Parking Lot Area Parking $,00 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot B Numbered Parking $,00 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3 Motor Home Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3 Area Parking (Cars) $350 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 4 Motor Home Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 4 Area Parking (Cars) $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 4A Area Parking $,000 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 5 Numbered Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 5A Area Parking $,500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 6 Area Parking $50 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 7 Area Parking General Public and Eagle Club Handicapped Lot 8 Area Parking $500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 8A Area Parking $5 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 9 Area Parking $5 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 0 Area Parking $500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot Area Parking $350 Minimum Eagle Club Level ROSS BOULEVARD 9 Pete Taylor Park 8A 33rd AVENUE 6 WEST 4TH STREET PEARL STREET HARDY STREET McDonalds Bank 3st AVENUE 3 A 8 B GOLDEN AVE. CHARLES LANE DR. 0 9 Store Lot Area Parking $500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Parking Garage Faculty, Staff and Student Parking Valid Parking Permit Required SOUTHERN MISS DR. 3 Parking Garage 6 Pedestrian Plaza Centennial Green Centennial Gateway Thad Cochran Center Union Hub WEST 4TH STREET Century Park South RAY GUY WAY 4 Spirit Park EAST MEMORIAL DR. Information Booth 8 4 Athletic Center M.M. Roberts Stadium COLLEGE DRIVE SMALLING DR. 7 7 SOUTHERN Rose Garden Main Entrance HARDY STREET 5 WALK 5 WALK MISS DR. Lake Byron 4A 4 Ogletree Alumni House 5A Scianna Hall 4A Lott Center ALUMNI DRIVE FELDER PLACE CHAMPIONSHIP LANE 3 3RG 6 HIGHWAY 49 U.S. HIGHWAY 49 U.S. A B C D E F G II I HH H GG G FF F EE E DD D CC C BB B A AA SUITES Q P O N M L R EC0 EC9 EC8 EC7 EC6 EC5 EC4 EC3 EC RR QQ PP OO NN MM LL K EC MINIMUM SECTION KK CLUB LEVEL J Section JJ E $,500 Sections D, F, N, Lower DD, EE, FF (Eagle s Nest Only) $,000 East Club $500 Sections C, G, Touchdown Club $ Sections M, O, P, B, H Top Rows:,, 3 $5

7 BASKETBALL PARKING BASKETBALL PARKING Lot Area Parking $,000 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot Area Parking $500 Minimum Eagle Club Level Lot 3 Area Parking $5 Minimum Eagle Club Level KAY JAMES DRIVE W. 4TH STREET 3 BASKETBALL SEATING R A B C T S Q P VISITORS N FLOOR SEATS M D HOME L E F G K - Eagle Club Seating J H PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS M.M. ROBERTS STADIUM LUXURY SUITES In 008, 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. Additionally, suite owners are allowed to use their suites twice a year for events of their choice, such as Super Bowl, birthday or holiday parties. Please call for availability and information on purchasing a suite on a per season or per game basis. CLUB SEATING M.M. Roberts Stadium has two club-level options available to fans on an annual basis: In the Giannini Touchdown Terrace, fans can enjoy private concessions and bathrooms, covered outdoor seating, and an indoor area with more than 0 televisions to watch the game. The East Club is a large corridor with buffetstyle food and drink that connects to indoor and outdoor seating. PETE TAYLOR PARK LUXURY SUITES Suite owners can watch the games in comfort from one of luxury suites at Pete Taylor Park. Suites offer amenities such as indoor and outdoor seating, upholstered furniture and televisions, as well as great benefits like parking passes. Please call for availability and information on purchasing a suite for the season. RIGHT FIELD ROOST The Right Field Roost consists of 4 parking spots that line the exterior fence of Pete Taylor Park, just past first base of the right field foul line and extending all the way around to right center field. Patrons that have a Right Field Roost pass can enjoy the games from the comfort of their vehicles as they literally tailgate during the game with friends who venture to the outfield from the grandstands. For more information on the Right Field Roost and adding your name to the waiting list, call the Southern Miss Eagle Club office at REED GREEN COLISEUM COURTSIDE SEATING Courtside seating is the perfect option for fans who want to be a part of the action! Seats are located on the floor level, available on either side of the court. Ticket priority is based on Eagle Club level. For more information on our premium seating options, please call I m grateful for the scholarship provided by the Eagle Club for many reasons... I m able to pursue my dreams of competing at the highest level in track and field while obtaining a degree in biology here at Southern Miss. TALIA THOMPSON. TRACK AND FIELD The Eagle Club and the scholarships it provides support my dreams as a Student- Athlete and helps make the hope of future aspirations beyond sports possible. MEGAN BROWN. WOMEN S BASKETBALL

8 JOIN THE CLUB TODAY! CONTACT INFORMATION CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS THE CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS IS COMPRISED OF AN ELITE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO SHARE A COMMON BOND A LOVE FOR GOLDEN ATHLETICS AND THE UNIVERSITY. The Circle of Champions is The University of Southern Mississippi s group of top-tier Athletics donors, who strive for excellence within the University s Athletics programs. These individuals and businesses exemplify their love and dedication to Southern Miss by making a significant financial contribution to the program. Since 999, the program has raised more than $80 million toward scholarship endowments and other significant facility improvements to M.M. Roberts Stadium/Carlisle-Faulkner Field, Reed Green Coliseum, Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field, new tennis courts, new Softball Complex and Stadium, and many other facility upgrades. BENEFITS Two () football game day parking passes Invitations to VIP receptions and special away-game events/socials Membership in the University s Honor Club First priority to purchase premium away-game tickets for post-season Athletics events Special recognition in Athletics facilities Circle of Champions ring and pendant Many more! For more information regarding the Circle of Champions program, contact Brian Morrison at or brian.morrison@usm.edu. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE TWITTER I AM A SOUTHERN MISS FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER. 9 MONTHS MONTHS RECOMMENDED TO CLUB BY PREFERRED NAME FOR PUBLICATION CLUB ID (IF KNOWN) CLUB LEVEL (choose one) RECENT GRAD ($50) PRIDE ($5) TALON ($50) NUGGET ($500) METHOD OF PAYMENT SEYMOUR ($750) LOFTY ($,000) BRONZE ($,500) SILVER ($,500) CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD (VISA/MC/AMEX) BANK DRAFT (INCLUDE VOIDED CHECK) PAYROLL DEDUCTION (SOUTHERN MISS EMPLOYEES ONLY) Southern Miss Employee ID Number GOLDEN ($5,000) CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS ($,500+) BRIAN MORRISON Senior Associate Athletics Director, Development or brian.morrison@usm.edu KENT HEGENAUER Senior Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations or kent.hegenauer@usm.edu CHRISTI HOLLOWAY Chief Financial Officer or christi.holloway@usm.edu LEE APPLEWHITE Director of Athletic Development or randy.applewhite@usm.edu CODY BIELSTEIN Assistant Director of Athletic Development or cody.bielstein@usm.edu MISTY MCWHORTER Athletic Foundation Staff Accountant or misty.mcwhorter@usm.edu SOUTHERN MISS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION MAIN OFFICE Facebook: Southern Miss Eagle PLEDGED PAYMENTS Number of months membership will be paid over: 4 MONTHS 6 MONTHS MONTHS TOTAL AMOUNT DUE CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE CARDHOLDER S SIGNATURE I would like to meet with an Athletic Foundation representative to talk about an endowment, a planned gift, a facility gift or estate planning. ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box #5458 Hattiesburg, MS PHYSICAL ADDRESS 300 W. 4th Street Hattiesburg, MS Eagle.Club@usm.edu southernmiss.com/athleticfoundation

9 SOUTHERN MISS STUDENT-ATHLETES STUDENT-ATHLETES have earned a cumulative.9 GPA TWO TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES qualified for NCAA Outdoor Championships: CRA VORKIAN CARSON and EMRON GIBBS OVER 50% OF OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN A GPA OF 3.0 OR BETTER SOFTBALL C-USA Spring Spirit of Service Honoree DANIELLE BLOCK C-USA Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient DANIELLE BLOCK 84% GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE WOMEN S BASKETBALL played in WNIT FOOTBALL played in Walk-On s Independence Bowl BASEBALL WON 50 GAMES, C-USA Regular Season Champions and Hosted NCAA Regional C-USA Player of the Year (Dylan Burdeaux), Freshman of the Year (Matt Wallner), Coach of the Year (Scott Berry), and Assistant Coach of the Year (Chad Caillet) Two All-Americans (Taylor Braley and Matt Wallner) and One National Freshman of the Year (Matt Wallner) C-USA Baseball Scholar- Athlete (Kirk McCarty) 8 C-USA ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS BASEBALL WOMEN S BASKETBALL FOOTBALL 6 WOMEN S GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL 7 WOMEN S TENNIS VOLLEYBALL 5 C-USA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM 4 Commissioner s Academic Medals 59 Commissioner s Honor Roll AA/EOE/ADAI UC