2016-17 Chanticleer Athletic Foundation Brochure by Kevin Davis

Coastal Carolina University 2016-17

join the team behind the team

together we rise

The Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF) is fired up about the future

CCU takes a giant leap forward this year by becoming a proud member

program is just one

of athletics at Coastal Carolina University! The CAF is dedicated to

of the Sun Belt Conference.

• Appalachian State

of six teams to play in

supporting the needs of Coastal’s student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. When you join the CAF, you are making an investment in

Founded in 1976, the Sun Belt Conference has made a name for itself as

• Arkansas at Little Rock

the NCAA Division I

our student-athletes as well as helping us prepare the next generation of

a leader and innovator in the world of college athletics. The conference

• Arkansas State

Championship playoffs each of the last four

leaders.

was formed originally to shine the spotlight on some of the best mid-

• Coastal Carolina

COASTAL CAROLINA FOOTBALL Coastal’s football

seasons.

major basketball teams in the country. Since then, it has also become a

• Georgia Southern

Whether you are a longtime supporter or a new member of Teal Nation,

hotbed for powerhouse football. It has earned commitments from seven

Head Coach Joe Moglia

you are an integral part of the current and future success of Chanticleer

bowl games in the past 15 years. Make no mistake, this is not just a one-

received the Eddie

athletics.

or two-sport conference. It is home for some of the most exciting men’s

• Louisiana at Lafayette

In the following pages, you’ll learn how you can become a CAF member

and women’s college sports teams competing at the highest level today.

• Louisiana at Monroe

along with the benefits you’ll receive when you do.

CCU becomes the 12th member in the Sun Belt Conference, competing

• South Alabama

We can’t wait to see you at the stadium, park, court – or all three. Go

against programs from Texas to North Carolina. The transition to the

• Texas at Arlington

Chants!

Sun Belt Conference takes place July 1 with the exception of the football

• Texas State

Robinson National Coach of the Year Award in 2015 after being named runner-up in 2014. Alex Ross, De’Angelo Henderson and Devin

The CAF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides

Brown were named All-

financial assistance for CCU Athletics and generates interest in building

Americans in 2015.

a comprehensive and competitive NCAA Division I athletic program. Our

program, which will become a full member in 2018.

• Georgia State

• Troy

mission is to help provide every opportunity for our nearly 450 studentathletes to excel academically and athletically. We accomplish this through the funding of scholarships and enhanced academic support, new and improved on-campus facilities, and unique operational needs for all of our men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams. Feel free to contact the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation at 843.349.6670.

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Visit us online at GoCCUsports.com/CAF.

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let your teal shine Chanticleer Athletic Foundation is the perfect way to show that support.

COASTAL CAROLINA SOCCER

Becoming a member is all about opportunities! Here are a few of the

The men’s soccer team

advantages of CAF membership:

reached a program-high

• You have the opportunity to purchase some of the best seats in the

ranking of No. 4 this past

If you are a longtime fan of the Chanticleers, everything else takes a back seat when your team is on the field or court. Joining the

house (depending on the amount), including the luxury suites. • You gain access to preferred campus parking spaces much closer to the venues.

the Chants with the movers and shakers who make CCU Athletics what it is today. Your contribution directly supports the mission of the CAF. You help provide the scholarships, the infrastructure and the programs our student-athletes need to give their all for their school and community. If this sounds like an opportunity too good to pass up, fill out the membership application enclosed or online at GoCCUsports.com/CAF.

in its sixth straight NCAA Championship Tournament.

• Most importantly, you have the opportunity to share your passion for

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membership Levels As a CAF member, you will receive benefits based on your financial contribution. The bigger your tax-deductible donation, the more benefits you’ll receive.

COASTAL CAROLINA VOLLEYBALL The Chanticleers cruised through the regular

Team CAF Coach Captain Champion Chant I Chant II Chant III $19.54 $100 $250 $500 $1200 $1600 $2000

two sets while going 14-0. Coastal then won

to ensure a fair and

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assigning seats and

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parking at Coastal

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Carolina athletic events.

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points based on each donor’s giving history.

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GoCCUsports.com/CAF.

South Tournament to

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advance to the NCAA

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Championship playoffs.

Baseball Season Tickets (number eligible to purchase)

Leah Hardeman was honored once again as Big South Player of the Year, and Jozsef Forman

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Coach of the Year. • Additional Parking Spaces (after donation): Select-$75 Prime-$175 Premium-$900 • You must purchase Football and/or Basketball and/or Baseball Season Tickets to receive parking for that sport.

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PRIORITY POINTS SYSTEM

Football Suite

rise up to the Suite Level There is no better way to enjoy a CCU football, suites. CCU suites provide luxury, comfort and

the best view of the action. If you want to take

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basketball or baseball game than from the luxury

your family’s or your company’s support for CCU to the next level, rise up to Suite Level. You’ll join an exclusive number of Chanticleer fans and become eligible for suite access to all home football and basketball games.

Suite I Suite II Suite III $4500 $6500 $8000

ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS

The baseball suite is open to members for 12

Football Season Tickets (number eligible to purchase)

select games per season, plus any postseason

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A total of 261 CCU

games. Baseball suite members also receive four

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student-athletes posted a

Teal Preferred season tickets to all regular-season home games.

GPA of 3.0 or higher this

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past year, up from 238

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All suites feature first-class complimentary food

Teal Area

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and beverages and make cheering on the Chants

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an event in itself!

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President’s List while 126

These passes are limited, so the sooner you

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made the Dean’s List.

Chants posted a perfect 4.0 to earn a spot on the

become a Suite Level Member, the better your

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(based on availability)

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Your Choice of 2 Sports

All 3 Sports

Coastal Carolina experience!

in 2014. In addition, 35

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• Suite Level Access and courtside seating are based on availability. • Premium Parking for Football consists of assigned spaces. Premium Parking for

Baseball Suite

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CHANTICLEER CROSS COUNTRY

frequently asked questions WHAT DOES ‘ONE DONATION’ REALLY MEAN? Only one donation is required to purchase season tickets and parking for football, basketball and baseball. Once you make your annual donation to the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation, you are

Letitia Saayman won

eligible to purchase tickets for all three sports. Please refer to the Membership Levels chart on

the NCAA Women’s

page 5 to determine which level works best for you.

Cross Country Southeast Regional Championship and became only the third Chanticleer to earn All-American honors in cross country. Saayman was also named Big South Runner of the Year after shattering the conference record by 17 seconds.

DO I MAKE MY DONATION AND PAY FOR TICKETS SEPARATELY? Yes. Your donation will be made to the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation, and the cost of your season tickets will be remitted to the Athletics Ticket Office. Your CAF donation must be paid in full before your season ticket order will be processed.

CAN I REFER A FRIEND? Absolutely! When you do, you’ll also receive three bonus priority points for each referral at the $100 level or higher.

HOW DO I JOIN THE TEAM? To join the team, complete the membership application enclosed in the pocket of this brochure and mail it as soon as possible to increase your chances of securing the best seats and parking.

IF I AM A RETURNING CAF MEMBER, CAN I GET MY SAME SEATS AS LAST YEAR? Returning CAF members will have until June 30, 2016, to make their donation and secure their same seat(s). After this period, the priority points system will determine which CAF member will receive all remaining tickets. For more information, call the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation at 843.349.6670. For ticket information, call the Athletics Ticket Office at 843.347.8499 (TIXX), or visit us online at GoCCUsports.com.

are you ready to rise? WAYS TO GIVE

GIFTS-IN-KIND

There are many ways to become involved with the CAF. By joining

Non-monetary donations are also accepted, such as equipment or

The Team Behind The Team, you help provide our nearly 450 student-

personal property. Contact the CAF to further discuss gifts-in-kind.

athletes with the best possible resources.

These gifts must have prior approval for acceptance by the CAF.

CASH/CHECK/CREDIT CARD/ONLINE GIVING

PLANNED GIFTS

Donations in the form of direct contributions of cash, checks or by

Wills, trusts, stocks and real estate are all methods of planned gifts, as

credit card are popular methods of joining the CAF. Please make checks

approved by the CAF.

payable to “Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.” You may also join the

CHAUNCEY’S CORNER

CAF online by visiting GoCCUsports.com/CAF.

Visit chaunceyscorner.com to see the many local businesses that offer a

NAMING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS

discount to CAF members.

CCU’s athletic facilities offer numerous naming rights opportunites

GIVESTEP

ranging from locker rooms to stadiums. These gifts offer a special

GiveStep is a fun, unique event-based giving program through which

way to have your generous support memorialized for generations

you donate based on the stats of Chanticleer teams. All sports are

to come. Such contributions may be fulﬁlled through a multi-year

available. Get started at GiveStep.com/CAF. Sixty seconds is all it takes!

pledge agreement.

CCU LETTERWINNERS ASSOCIATION

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

The mission of the Coastal Carolina Letterwinners Association (CCLA)

An endowed scholarship provides a perpetual source of support for

is to enhance the tradition and values of CCU by encouraging

Chanticleer Athletics. Invested for maximum ﬁnancial return, these

letterwinners to be lifelong members of the Chanticleer athletics

funds are allocated annually to support the scholarship or athletic

family. Our focus is on alumni camaraderie, athletic excellence, career

program of your choice. Scholarships provide ways to honor a family

development and service. The CCLA membership fee of $100 also

member or student-athlete, and ensure continued support for CCU

includes membership into the CAF and the Alumni Association.

student-athletes.

MATCHING GIFTS Many organizations will match their employees’ CAF contributions. /ChanticleerAF

Check your company’s beneﬁts for matching gift information.

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Coastal Carolina University (CCU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its admissions policies, programs, activities or employment practices. For more information relating to discrimination, please contact the CCU Title IX Coordinator/EEO Investigator, Coastal Carolina University, Kearns Hall 104B, Conway, SC; Title IX email titleix@coastal.edu; office phone 843-349-2382; Title IX cellphone 843-333-6229; EEO email eeo@coastal.edu; or the U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights at www2.ed.gov/ocr.

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Conway, SC 29528-6054 P.O. Box 261954 and any conference with which the University is affiliated. The CAF’s goals are consistent with the policies of Coastal Carolina University, the Department of Athletics P.O. Box 261954 Conway, SC 29528-6054 / 843.349.6670 / GoCCUSports.com/CAF