igol d e n h u r r c a n e c lu b 2018-19 Membership Guide
TU NATION As we prepare for a new academic year, our student-athletes have set their sights on great accomplishments in the classroom and on the fields and courses of play. The foundation you have generously helped create for our student-athletes and the Golden Hurricane athletic program is tremendously appreciated. If not for your unwavering support, we could not have enjoyed the success we have become accustomed to from our athletes and teams. Thank you! With your gift to the Golden Hurricane Club, you have made a decision to support athletics at The University of Tulsa. Your support makes a difference in so many ways for our student-athletes and to our community. Thank you for contributing to help make our student-athletes successful at TU. I encourage you to continue to support our TU family in any of the following ways: Join the Golden Hurricane Club with a minimum annual gift of $50. Increase your membership to the next giving level of the Golden Hurricane Club. Increase your membership by at least 10% from last year and join the 110% Club. Support TU student-athletes in competition by securing your season tickets. Encourage your family, friends and co-workers to do the same! Again, I thank each and every one of you for your commitment to TU Athletics and the Golden Hurricane Club. Go TU! Positively, Dr. Derrick Gragg Vice President and Director of Athletics MARCH APRIL MAY JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Golden Hurricane Club Renewals Mailed Football Season Ticket Renewals Mailed TU Football Spring Game April 7 Golden Hurricane Club Pledge Due (pledge must be paid in full by June 30, 2019) Football Season Ticket Renewals Due 2018-2019 Golden Hurricane Club Benefits Cycle Begins / Beginning of Fiscal Year Football Season Tickets Mailed Men s Basketball Season Ticket Renewals Mailed Golden Hurricane Club Member Benefits Mailed Men s Basketball Season Tickets and Parking Passes Mailed
GOLDEN HURRICANE CLUB MISSION The mission of the Golden Hurricane Club is to financially support the athletic and academic endeavors of all TU student-athletes by fostering the growth of philanthropy from TU alumni and friends who share our passion. The Golden Hurricane Club, through a strong and active membership, provides The University of Tulsa with critical funding to help meet the rising costs associated with operating a top collegiate athletics program. As the primary fundraising arm of TU Athletics, the Golden Hurricane Club strives to provide every TU student-athlete with the opportunity to realize a world-class athletic and academic experience. As the cost of intercollegiate athletics continues to rise, the resources necessary to maintain a quality athletics program continue to escalate as well. The University of Tulsa remains committed to providing the greatest opportunity for our student-athletes to excel academically, athletically and in the community. IN THE CLASSROOM 3.14 combined cumulative GPA of all TU student-athletes 46 TU student-athletes with a 4.0 GPA or better 138 TU student-athletes with a 3.5 GPA or better 225 TU student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA or better 14 TU teams with a team GPA of 3.0 or better Summer / Fall 2017 IN COMPETITION National Champion Marc Scott (Track & Field) 18 All-Americans 13 Conference Championships 23 NCAA team and individual appearances 196 All-Conference Performers Since joining The American in July 2014 FOR OUR CITY 5,000+ hours of volunteer service 400 student-athlete participants 110+ individual and on-going outreach events 25 angels adopted for Salvation Army Angel Tree 2016-17 Academic Year 2
WHY GIVE The Golden Hurricane Club enhances the student-athlete experience by providing resources for student-athletes, operational needs and program expenses across The University of Tulsa s 17 intercollegiate teams. Gifts to TU Athletics sustain the success of Golden Hurricane studentathletes and coaches, and strengthen the reach of our institution on a national and global scale. Tuition, fees and endowment income only cover about 69 percent of the total cost of a TU education. The rest comes from private gifts. Alumni and friends who choose to contribute to the Golden Hurricane Club each year help meet the university s ongoing need for flexible, unrestricted income to support our academic mission. By joining the Golden Hurricane Club, you are directly supporting the young men and women competing today for TU. No matter where your passion or interest lies, when you invest in the student-athletes at The University of Tulsa, your gifts help TU continue to grow as an incomparable place of the highest level of academia and athletics. GOLDEN HURRICANE CLUB STAFF Chris Maxon Associate Athletic Director for Development 918-631-3604 chris-maxon@utulsa.edu Ian Sadler Assistant Athletic Director for Development Director, Golden Hurricane Club 918-631-3725 ian-sadler@utulsa.edu Kourtni Cain Administrative Assistant 918-631-2342 kourtni-cain@utulsa.edu 3
WAYS TO SUPPORT TU ATHLETES Annual GiFTS Annual gifts to the Golden Hurricane Club provide the resources and support to TU Athletics that allows the department to compete for conference and national championships. These annual gifts come in a variety of forms including donations for priority seating, parking and sport enhancement giving. Individuals who make annual gifts to the Golden Hurricane Club receive priority points and are eligible for benefits according to their membership level. Golden Hurricane Club member benefits are highlighted on page 8. Capital GIFTS Capital gifts are contributions made outside your annual Golden Hurricane Club donation and play a pivotal role in the enhancement, construction and maintenance of first-class athletic facilities. Planned Gifts A planned or deferred gift can offer you substantial tax and estate planning benefits, while allowing you to make a lasting impact on TU Athletics. Planned gifts to the Golden Hurricane Club can be made through charitable trusts, gift annuities, bequests, life insurance policies and more. Endowed GIFTS Endowments through Golden Hurricane Athletics are the gifts that keep giving. For TU Athletics, endowments are a source of perpetual financial support. They allow the athletic department to meet some essential needs of operation including student-athlete academic support, coaches and athletic department personnel salaries, facility enhancements and game day operations. Matching Gifts You can increase your level of giving by combining your contribution with matching funds from your employer. Depending on your employer s matching gift policy, your donations towards TU Athletics could be increased one to three times for every dollar you contribute. If your employer will match gifts to TU Athletics, please enclose your employer s form with your contribution or submit it online. 4
Donor Spotlight: Jake Alexander The Blue Chip Young Alumni Program is a great entry point for those of us who are transitioning out of college and into the working world. It allows me and other recent graduates to give back a small piece of what the university has done for us! Jake Alexander, a 2014 graduate of The University of Tulsa has been a friend of the Golden Hurricane since he suited up for Tulsa Football as an Offensive Lineman beginning in 2010. Jake continues to make his home in Tulsa, and is now a territory manager for InMode Aesthetic Solutions. Recent TU graduates (2014-2018) have the opportunity to join the Golden Hurricane Club BLUE CHIP young alumni program at a special reduced rate by becoming a Blue Chip Young Alumni member. Young alumni may choose any membership level at 50% off the minimum giving amount while still receiving full benefits of that level. In addition, minimum annual donations automatically qualify you to receive $50 season tickets for football and men s basketball in the Blue Chip Young Alumni sections of the Donald W. Reynolds Center and H.A. Chapman Stadium, as well as the Season Ticket Pass for all remaining sports. With annual gifts of $2,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000, the Leadership Council allows members to make an additional impact on TU Athletics through a five-year commitment of support. council Why it matters: Participation in the Leadership Council provides a more stable and predictable source of annual operating funding, allowing TU Athletics to strategically invest in the things that make it possible to provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes. 5
The 110% Club is made up of committed Golden Hurricane Club members who have increased their annual gift by at least 10% from the previous year, or any new member who contributes a minimum of $110. Why it matters: Since 2009 110% Club members have been responsible for more than $2.3 million in additional support to TU Athletics. Donor Spotlight: Pete Sandman TU is basically my school, and most of my extracurricular time is spent on campus. I m blessed with my job. I m just trying to make TU a good place for my staff along with students and parents. The 110% Club is a great opportunity for our family to go above and beyond in supporting TU s great student-athletes. Pete and Patti Sandman have been members of the Golden Hurricane Club since 1997. Sandman, TU s bursar, manages the university s business office where he is respected for his leadership and positive work attitude. An avid fan of Golden Hurricane athletics, he has become a familiar face in the Athletic Department, volunteering with the football team s equipment crew and helping out on the sidelines at every home game. He and his wife also are regular participants in the Susan G. Komen Foundation s Race for the Cure. The 1930 Society recognizes those generous the donors who make a four-year commitment of $25,000 or more annually to the Golden Hurricane Club and represents the pinnacle of private annual support to the Department of Athletics. soci e t y Why it matters: Members of The 1930 Society are responsible for more than 23% of annual dollars to the Golden Hurricane Club. 6
On average, more than two-thirds of the TU Athletic Department s operating budget is designated to support the student-athlete experience. Some of these costs, which include academic support, equipment, uniforms, game travel, enrichment and development activities and student-athlete insurance, are funded through your financial support of the Golden Hurricane Club. Scholarships are just a portion of what makes up the student-athlete experience. Your generosity helps pave the way to life-changing opportunities. When giving to the Golden Hurricane Club, consider your impact by supporting the full student-athlete experience. Your Membership Your Impact (per student-athlete) Your Membership Your Impact (per student-athlete) Blue & Gold ($50-$299) Student-Athlete Insurance Athletic Director s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Team Travel (average $6,923 annually) Varsity ($300-$699) Equipment All-American ($10,000-$14,999) Room & Dining/Board Rate* (average $12,856 annually) Captain ($700-$1,999) Academic Support (average $1,571 annually) Hall of Fame ($15,000-$24,999) Tuition (12-18 hours)** ($20,242 per semester) Champion ($2,000-$4,999) Sports Medicine/ Athletic Performance (average $4,257 annually) The 1930 Society ($25,000+) Cost of Attendance ($27,800 per semester) *Based on 12-meal plan **Estimate based on 12-18 hours per semester @ $1,453 per credit hour 7
2018-2019 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Blue & Gold $50-$299 Varsity $300-$699 Captain $700-$1,999 Champion $2,000-$4,999 Athletic Director's Circle $5,000-$9,999 All-American $10,000 $14,999 Hall of Fame $15,000-$24,999 the soci e t y $25,000+ Charitable Tax Deduction* Exclusive Ticket Offers Postseason Ticket Priority Recognition in TU Athletic Publications Membership Decal Email Updates from the Golden Hurricane Club Complimentary Meal Credits 2 4 8 24 48 84 108 132 20% Discount at University Bookstore Season Ticket Pass (Free admission to all sports excluding football and men s basketball) Football and Men s Basketball Season Parking Pass** Red Lot Green Lot Blue Lot Gold Lot Gold Lot (2 passes) TU Athletics Calendar and Annual Report Invitation to Special Events 1 Gold 1 Platinum Platinum Lot (2 passes) Complimentary Football Season Tickets Complimentary Men s Basketball Season Tickets 2 4 8 12 2 4 4 4 Pre-game field access for select home football games VIP Table at Golden Cane All-Sports Awards Gala Dinner at Skelly Mansion * Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Golden Hurricane Club. ** Must be season ticket holder to qualify for season parking pass 8
MEMBER PARKING TU Athletics and the Golden Hurricane Club recognize that parking is a very important component of your game day experience. As a result, qualifying Golden Hurricane Club members at the Varsity level and above are eligible to receive on-campus parking privileges for all home football and men s basketball games. Eligible members must be a season ticket holder for the respective sport in order to receive season parking benefits. Members who do not purchase season tickets for football or men s basketball should call 918-631-2342 for single game parking options. Parking lots may differ by sport. Membership Level Football & Men s Basketball Parking Pass Varsity ($300-$699) Red Lot (1 Pass) Captain ($700-$1,999) Green Lot (1 Pass) Champion ($2,000-$4,999) Blue Lot (1 Pass) Athletic Director s Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Gold Lot (1 Pass) All-American ($10,000-$14,999) Gold Lot (2 Passes) Hall of Fame ($15,000-$24,999) Gold Lot (1 Pass) Platinum Lot (1 reserved space) The 1930 Society ($25,000+) Platinum Lot (2 reserved spaces) 9
2018 Football Parking Map 2018-19 Men s Basketball Parking Map Red Lot Paid Parking (Cash Only) Red Lot Paid Parking (Cash Only) Paid Parking (Cash Only) Red Lot Green Lot Harwell Field Suite Parking Blue Lot VIP / Student S. GARY PL. S. GARY PL. Blue Lot Blue Lot Gold Lot Paid Parking (Cash Only) Red Lot Green Lot Blue Lot Harwell Field Blue Lot Student S. GARY PL. S. GARY PL. Blue Lot Gold Lot Lorton Tailgate/ VIP Lot Case Complex Case Complex Chapman Commons H.A. Chapman Stadium Skelly Stadium Reynolds Center Gold Lot Chapman Commons Blue Lot H.A. Chapman Stadium Skelly Stadium Reynolds Center Gold Lot Platinum Lot Platinum Lot Handicapped Parking There are also designated handicapped spaces in every GHC parking lot. Handicapped Parking There are also designated handicapped spaces in every GHC parking lot. 10
SUPPORTING TU STUDENT-ATHLETES SPORT ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TU fans have the opportunity to make an additional impact on individual teams through Sport Enhancement Funds. When you designate a gift to a specific program, you are pledging your support to our coaches and the collective vision to better all of our teams. Whether it is invested in equipment, team travel or international travel opportunities, your gift will go directly to supporting your team(s) of choice. Gifts to Sport Enhancement Funds do not count toward membership in the Golden Hurricane Club. For questions about sport specific giving opportunities, please contact the Golden Hurricane Club at 918-631-2342 or ghc@utulsa.edu. Glenn Dobbs Fund for Football Excellence ACE Group (Men s Basketball) Cross Country / Track & Field Enhancement Fund Women s Basketball Enhancement Fund Women s Golf Enhancement Fund Row Blue, Row True (Women s Rowing) Women s Soccer Enhancement Fund Men s Soccer Enhancement Fund Men s Tennis Enhancement Fund Women s Tennis Enhancement Fund Dugout Club (Softball) Volleyball Enhancement Fund 11
GIVING MADE EASY: OPTIONS FOR MAKING YOUR GENEROUS DONATION Online Giving The Golden Hurricane Club encourages all members to make their gifts online at Give.GoldenHurricaneClub.com. Members will have access to a secure giving form to make a pledge payment, renew membership or become a new member. Credit Card The Golden Hurricane Club accepts all major credit cards. If paying by card, please visit Give.GoldenHurricaneClub.com or call 918-631-2342. Pledge & Installment Payment Schedules Payment schedules are a convenient way to increase your gift by allowing you to budget your gift over a period of time versus paying in a lump sum. For the 2018-19 membership year, all funds must be received by June 30, 2019. Payroll Deduction Automatic payroll deductions on donations and pledges are available for faculty and staff of The University of Tulsa. To set-up automatic payroll deduction, please contact the Golden Hurricane Club at 918-631-2342. Personal Checks Personal checks are a great way to make an immediate impact. Gifts are acknowledged by receipt from the Golden Hurricane Club. Checks may be made payable to The University of Tulsa. Membership Level 12- month Schedule (Last day to enroll: 6/30/18) 10- month Schedule (Last day to enroll: 9/30/18) 6- month Schedule (Last day to enroll: 1/30/19) Quarterly Schedule (Last day to enroll: 6/30/18) Blue & Gold $4.16 $5.00 $8.33 $12.50 Varsity $25.00 $30.00 $50.00 $75.00 Captain $58.33 $70.00 $116.66 $175.00 Champion $166.66 $200.00 $333.33 $500.00 Athletic Director's Circle $416.66 $500.00 $833.33 $1,250.00 All-American $833.33 $1,000.00 $1,666.66 $2,500.00 Hall of Fame $1,250.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $3,750.00 The 1930 Society $2,083.33 $2,500.00 $4,166.66 $6,250.00 12
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT The University of Tulsa Compliance Mission Statement The purpose of TU Compliance is to ensure that institutional staff members, student-athletes and external constituents are aware of and are abiding by all rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the American Athletic Conference and The University of Tulsa. Institutional control is a fundamental requirement of NCAA legislation and as such TU is committed to a philosophy of firm institutional control of athletics, to the academic and financial integrity of our athletics program and to the accountability of the athletics department to the missions and values of the university. Please contact our office if you have any questions pertaining to NCAA rules. It is always better to ASK before you ACT. Compliance Staff & Contact Information Name Title Email Address Phone Number Crista Troester Executive Senior Associate AD for Compliance/SWA crista-troester@utulsa.edu 918-631-3507 Russell Fisher Assistant AD for Compliance russell-fisher@utulsa.edu 918-631-3299 Jody Roses Assistant Compliance Officer jody-roses@utulsa.edu 918-631-2382 13
2018-19 GOLDEN HURRICANE CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM New Member Renewal Member Blue Chip Membership (Grad Year : ) First Name Last Name Spouse Name Preferred Mailing Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Preferred Email Alternate Email Athletic Publication Listing Information Pledges must be received by Thursday, May 31, 2018, in order to be listed in the football game program I would like my/our name to appear in athletic publications as follows: Payment Information Check Enclosed (Please make check payable to The University of Tulsa) Please visit Give.GoldenHurricaneClub.com to make your gift via credit card or enroll in a payment schedule. Benefit Information I wish to receive complimentary football season tickets* ($5,000+) I wish to receive complimentary men s basketball season tickets* ($5,000+) I decline all ticket benefits to maximize my charitable tax deduction. * Electing this benefit will reduce tax deduction. Matching Gift Information Matching gifts are an important part of Golden Hurricane Club donations. If your company has a matching gift program, please submit all required matching information as provided by the company. Matching gifts are subject to approval by your employer; for questions please contact your company s HR Department. Please note that matching gifts must be submitted by Thursday, May 31, 2018. Company Name Projected Match Amount $ I choose to not have my/our name listed. Gift/Pledge Information Payment included with this application is: Matching gift (subject to approval by employer) Balance to be paid (pledge funds must be received by June 30, 2019) Total gift/pledge for 2018-19 membership $ $ $ $ Please complete form and return to Golden Hurricane Club, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-9700, or join online at www.goldenhurricaneclub.com.
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