Lancers Athletic Association Membership Guide

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L ANCER ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 2018–19

LANCE UP On behalf of our outstanding student-athletes, coaches and staff, I would like to thank you for your interest in supporting CBU student-athletes through the Lancer Athletics Association (LAA). Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time donor, I want to emphasize the importance of your decision to become a member of the LAA as we Rise to NCAA Division I. The funds that are raised support capital projects, recruiting efforts, facility improvements, scholarships and program needs.

The mission of our athletic department is to Honor Christ Through Excellence in Athletics. As we start a new chapter of Lancer Athletics in NCAA Division I, we ask that you consider joining us on this journey and become a part of the TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM with Lancer Athletics. With your support, we will continue to be a model of excellence on the field of play, in the classroom and in our community.

DR. MICAH PARKER, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

THE IMPACT OF SUPPORT TO ATHLETICS THROUGH THE LAA NCAA DIVISION II

2017-18 CHAMPIONS Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

SINCE NCAA 2011–12

43

CONFERENCE TITLES

268 ALL-AMERICAN ATHLETES

7

INDIVIDUAL NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1,272 SCHOLAR ATHLETES

88% ACADEMIC SUCCESS RATE

3.24 STUDENT-ATHLETE AVERAGE GPA

6 PACWEST COMMISSIONER’S CUPS

LAA MEMBERSHIP 100% OF YOUR GIFT IS DEDICATED TO OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES’ ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND SPIRITUAL SUCCESS Why we need your support

• Private support assists CBU to recruit and train elite student-athletes in quality facilities, provide scholarships and compete with peer institutions.

• CBU has committed to provide student-athlete scholarships to the full amount allowed by the NCAA. As tuition increases so does our scholarship cost. This makes it important to grow our funding through private donations.

Why now?

• Lancer Athletics are joining NCAA Division I in 2018 as a part of or the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

As the level of competition rises with this move, so do the level of costs. In preparation to have immediate success competing in Division I, we are looking for greater support.

• Lancer Athletics must generate sufficient revenue to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.

• Athletics is often seen as the University’s “front porch.” Financial stability in athletics ultimately creates success resulting in pride within the community and among our many alumni and friends.

LAA BENEFITS

BLUE KNIGHT $100–$249

CHAMPIONS CIRCLE $5,000–$9,999

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S TABLE $10,000+

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GOLD KNIGHT $250–$499

WHITE KNIGHT $500–$999

LANCER LEGEND $1,000–$2,499

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2

ROUND TABLE $2,500–$4,999

LAA MEMBER DECAL INVITATION TO MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENTS EXCLUSIVE LAA MEMBER T-SHIRT DISCOUNT AT CBU STORES RECOGNITION IN SELECT GAME PROGRAMS LAA PREGAME HOSPITALITY EVENT INVITES ACCESS TO SELECT PRIVATE PRACTICES WITH WVB, MBB, WRST SELECT-SPORTS GENERAL ADMISSION PASS (DOES NOT INCLUDE MEN’S BASKETBALL) ALL-SPORTS GENERAL ADMISSION PASS UNIVERSITY BELL TOWER SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP TICKETS TO BASKETBALL TIP-OFF DINNER (OCT. 19, 2018) PRESIDENTIAL SEATING AT CBU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES LUNCH WITH THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OR COACH OF YOUR CHOICE VIP GAME DAY EXPERIENCE, SPORT OF YOUR CHOICE HONORARY COACH FOR THE DAY VALUE OF BENEFITS RECIEVED (NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE)

$120

$200

$200

*Please note that the LAA is not a tax advisor. We encourage you to consult your own tax advisors to determine the deductibility of your gifts in support of CBU student-athletes. **Discounts at the campus store exclude textbooks, technology, class rings and CBU cruisers.

$400

$400

CBULANCERS.COM/DONATE

Online Gifts You can donate to the LAA online at: cbulancers.com/donate You can also divide your annual membership into smaller payments to make it easier to support CBU student-athletes by setting up an automatic payment schedule.

Cash/Check Gifts

Checks should be made payable to: California Baptist University-LAA and mailed to: California Baptist University University Advancement 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

Planned Gifts

Many donors choose to support CBU through their estate or IRA. If you have included, or would consider including, CBU Athletics as a part of your overall estate plan, please let us know. Contact Amy Leonard at (951) 3434689 to learn about the next steps to ensuring a lasting legacy with Lancer Athletics.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match your contribution to the LAA, in some cases up to 100%. Visit calbaptist.edu/ matchinggifts to see if your employer participates.

Matched gifts will increase your LAA membership level.

CBU is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations made to CBU are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under the law.

LAA SPECIAL EVENTS MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS

OCTOBER

23 6:00 PM

NOVEMBER

9 6:00 PM

NOVEMBER

16 6:00 PM MARCH

29 6:00 PM

JANUARY

THRU MARCH

Women’s Volleyball vs. UCR EVENTS CENTER PLAZA Men’s Basketball vs. San Diego Christian EVENTS CENTER PLAZA Wrestling vs. Ohio State EVENTS CENTER PLAZA Baseball and Softball @ Home TOTMAN AND FUNK STADIUMS

LAA Member Pregame Events

QUALIFIED MEMBER BENEFIT JANUARY THROUGH MARCH CBU EVENTS CENTER ALL MEN’S BASKETBALL HOME CONFERENCE GAMES

For more information please visit cbulancers.com/laaevents

Contact The LAA laa@calbaptist.edu cbulancers.com/donate @cbulaa Amy Leonard

Director of Development aleonard@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-4689 Kevin Crabb

Assistant Director of Development kcrabb@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-4628