2009 Membership Guide
Cyclones in the Community Cyclone student-athletes serve as goodwill ambassadors for Iowa State University by frequently involving themselves in community activities and giving back to those in need. Each year, student-athletes from various teams coordinate service projects and spend many hours of their free time assisting others in the community. Student-athletes participate in various activities such as autograph sessions, hospital visits, Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt an Angel, Run for the Cure and many more.
“Volunteering helped me take a step back and appreciate how truly blessed I am.” - Jennifer Hornbaker, Gymnastics
“It gives you a sense of how blessed we are as student-athletes. It seems like a small thing to do, but it means a lot to the people we help out.” - Eric Lindquist, Men’s Golf
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Director’s Message Dear fellow Cyclones, I am continually impressed with the ability of our Cyclone studentathletes to balance the academic and athletics responsibilities of competing in the nation’s premiere conference. It is equally pleasing to see the drive of our studentathletes, more than 400 strong, to give back to a community which supports them with such passion and energy. Members of the Cyclone Club comprise our mostimportant support organization and your donations fund student-athlete scholarships, supplement the operating budgets of our sports and are the backbone for funding the future of your athletics program. That future includes investing in the improvement and maintenance of our facilities, attracting and retaining the best coaches and staff, providing necessary support functions for success and recruiting the brightest and most-talented student-athletes. Being able to accomplish those initiatives requires a significant financial investment. Continuing to build a sound financial base – through increased membership in and donations to the Cyclone Club – is the only way we can deliver the successful program you desire. You have our assurance that we will use your investment to the best of our abilities in developing an athletics program you can be proud of. If you are not currently a Cyclone Club member, please consider how your gift can help make a difference. To current Cyclone Club members, I thank you for your generous support of Iowa State University student-athletes. Go Cyclones!
Jamie Pollard Director of Athletics
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Priority Seating To receive 2009 seating privileges, a Cyclone Club contribution must be made according to the priority deadlines – May 1 for football and August 1 for men’s basketball. The Cyclone Club and ISU Athletics Ticket Office work together to review requests for acquiring new season tickets, changing seat locations and/or adding additional season tickets. Donors may purchase four seats in a priority seating area (except for Directors Level donors who may purchase up to eight season tickets in their desired location) for football and men’s basketball. If a donor desires more than four seats in a priority area, an additional 25% of their annual club level is required for each additional seat. Otherwise, the additional seats will be located in a non-donor area. Priority seating minimum requirements are evaluated by the Athletics Department annually.
Seating Upgrades/Requests Seating requests for football and basketball are processed according to Cyclone Club donor level, priority points within that level and seat availability. Ticket requests must be in writing – either by writing the specifics on the renewal (hard copy or online) or attaching a letter to the renewal. After all renewals are processed, requests for new seats or seating changes are reviewed according to availability. Requests for new or improved seat locations are processed after season ticket renewal deadlines. Every effort is made to fulfill a request; however, changes are dependent upon seating availability.
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Jack Trice Stadium
Priority seating donation requirement (in addition to ticket cost) $12,500/$5,000
$1,000
$250
$2,500
$500
$100
Faculty/Staff––$1,000 for Sect. 6-8; $500 for 5 & N; $100 for M Sections with no donation requirement (ticket cost only) Visiting Team
End Zone
Cy’s Pack
Hillsides
ISU Students
Hilton Coliseum (Men’s Basketball) 210
211
212
213
214
109
110
111
112
113
114
135
134
133
132
131
130
236
235
234
233
232
231
230
215 6
20
7
21
20
6
7 21
10 6
20
10 5 102
6 12 12
229
22
7
23
8
8
22
23
7
9
22
23
6
22
13
7
9
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24
5
101 142
223 224
123
201
222
122
13
241 242
221
121
202
8 11
220
203
7 11
9 21
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20
5
8 21
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Priority seating donation requirement (in addition to ticket cost) $12,500/$5,000
$1,000
$250
$2,500
$500
$100
Faculty/Staff––$1,000 for Sect. 126, 127, 138 & 139 Sections with no donation requirement (ticket cost only) Gen. Public
ISU Students
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Priority Parking Donor parking for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball is distributed according to Cyclone Club level and priority points within that level. Consult the chart on pages 7-8 for specific donor level parking benefits. Donors must make their annual Cyclone Club contribution by the priority deadlines established to be eligible for priority parking. If no spots are available in a desired lot, donors will receive the next best location. Football To purchase a donor season parking permit, complete the parking section on the season ticket renewal. The diagram (page 7) outlines minimum donation requirements for each available lot. Donors, who do not purchase season tickets, should contact the ISU Athletics Ticket Office to inquire about purchasing parking. Limited general public parking, available on gameday only, is available north of Hilton Coliseum and south of Jack Trice Stadium. General public parking is managed by the ISU Department of Public Safety. Men’s & Women’s Basketball Donors, who are men’s and/or women’s basketball season ticket holders, automatically receive a parking permit (at no charge) with proximity to Hilton Coliseum based on Cyclone Club level and priority points within that level. Donors, who are not season ticket holders, may request a parking permit from the Cyclone Club Office in September. Men’s and women’s basketball donor parking information is available on page 8.
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STEPHENS AUDITORIUM
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CENTER DRIVE
A1
B3 B4
A3
B5
21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
ALUMNI CENTER
A2
A4
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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26 25 24 23 22
C4
D2
C5
D3
C6
D4
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SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS
JACOBSON ATHLETIC BUILDING
S8
Estimated Parking Requirements 2 S7
$12,500 & $5,000
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$2,500 & Above
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CONCOURSE SUITES
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$250 &to $100 donation the Cyclone Club D Cy’s Lockeroom G2
$12,500/$5,000
Cyclone Experience
$250
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$1,000/$500 G3
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$500 D4
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Men’s Basketball Donor Parking
A
Annual required donation to the Cyclone Club $12,500/$5,000
$1,000/$500
$2,500 & above
$250/$100
Gen. Public
Women’s Basketball Donor Parking Parking lot assignments for Iowa State women’s basketball games are distributed as follows: Lots C1 and C2 Directors, Victory and Captains Level members Lots C3, C4, and D2 Gold, Cardinal, States and Century Level members Lots A1, A2, A3, A4, B5, B6, C5, C6, D3 and D4 General public parking (no donation required)
Donor Parking Assignments Each year, parking assignments for all sports are subject to change based on supply and demand. Therefore, there is no guarantee a donor will be reassigned to a previous year’s lot.
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Frequently Asked Questions In what order are priority seating and parking benefits assigned? Donor benefits for priority seating and parking are assigned in the order of (1) highest annual giving level and (2) individual donor rank––based upon priority point totals––within that giving level. How do I request a seating change? Please write any request on the ticket renewal or submit a separate written request to the ISU Athletics Ticket Office via e-mail, fax or mail. It is important to describe in detail exactly what you are requesting (use section, row and seat numbers if applicable). Customers who renew seats online can make their request on their online ticket renewal. I’ve requested a seating change. How does the ticket office process my request? The ISU Athletics Ticket Office places every seating request in order by donor level and then priority points within that level. It’s important to note the ticket office defines an upgrade as lower and closer to mid-court or mid-field unless specific directives are given by the ticket holder. If clarification or additional information is needed regarding the request, the ticket holder will be contacted by the ticket office. How do I request my football season tickets and/or parking stall to be near friends? Donors wishing to park in the same lot or sit in the same section as friends must indicate this information on the football season ticket renewal. It is necessary that all parties indicate their desire to sit and/or park together on their respective renewal forms. The assignment is based on the party with the lowest donation level and/ or priority point total. As a young adult do I qualify for any special offers? Cyclone fans ages 20 to 29 can purchase up to two football and/or men’s basketball tickets at a significantly reduced rate (almost half) if he or she is a member of the Cyclone Club. A copy of the ticket holder’s driver’s license must be provided to the ISU Athletics Ticket Office to receive this discount.
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2009 Member Benefits Chart Directors
Victory
$12,500
$5,000
Membership Card & Auto Decal
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Cyclone Merchandise Discount
• • •
• • •
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• •
• • • •
• • • •
Premium Seating Eligibility
•
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Additional Tickets / Parking
(see benefits chart on pages 12-13)
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Invitation to Athletics Director’s Private Reception
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Membership Benefit
Invitation to Cyclone Club Activities ISU Athletics Emails, ENewsletter and Updates Donor Recognition (Football program)
MBB Hospitality Events
Stage Door ($1000 & above) or Cardinal Room ($500 & above)
Olympic Sports Pass* Premium Seating Eligibility (Women’s CourtCYd & MatCYd)
Free Media Guides
(Football and M/W Basketball)
Order of the Knoll Recognition^ (Jack Trice Club & Men’s CourtCYd)
*Members receive free admission for two during all home, regular season competitions for gymnastics, soccer, volleyball and wrestling (except for the dual versus Iowa). Donors must present their Cyclone Club membership card to obtain general admission seating when available.
^The university’s donor recognition program is administered by the Iowa State University Foundation. For more information, please visit www.foundation.iastate.edu/donor_knoll.
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Captains
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
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2009 Parking & Ticket Benefits Membership Benefit
Directors
Victory
$12,500
$5,000
Football Parking
Reserved 1
Reserved 2
Men’s Basketball Parking
Priority 1
Priority 2
Women’s Basketball Parking
Priority 1 (2 passes)
Priority 1
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4
Iowa & Nebraska Away Football (Ticket order maximum)
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4
Big 12 Championship or Bowl Tickets (Ticket order maximum)
8
4
Season Tickets
(Football and M/W Basketball)
Big 12 Basketball Tourney Tickets (Ticket order maximum) NCAA Basketball Tickets (Ticket order maximum)
(2 passes)
(2 passes)
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(4 - Priority 1; 4 - best available)
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(4 - Priority 1; 4 - best available)
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Priority Benefits • All priority benefits are allocated first to Priority 1 donors, followed by Priority 2, Priority 3 and so on. Tickets • All ticket orders are subject to availability. Football Parking • Directors Level members may purchase two parking passes (one reserved space – personalized with the donor’s name – and one space in priority lots 3 through 7, based on availability). • Victory Level members may purchase one parking pass for a reserved space – personalized with the donor’s name. Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. • Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated next to Priority 3, followed by Priority 4, Priority 5 and so on.
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Captains
Gold
Cardinal
States
Century
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
Priority 3
Priority 4
Priority 5
Priority 6
Priority 7
Priority 3
Priority 4
Priority 5
Priority 6
Priority 7
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 2
Priority 2
Priority 2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Request
Request
Request
Request
4
4
Request
Request
Request
4
Request
Request
Request
Request
4
Request
Request
Request
Request
Men’s Basketball Parking • Directors Level members receive two parking passes (one in Priority 1 lot and one in priority lots 4 through 7 based on availability). • Victory Level members have their location filled after the Directors Level members. • Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated next to Priority 3, followed by Priority 4, Priority 5 and so on. Women’s Basketball Parking • Directors Level members receive two parking passes (one in Priority 1 lot and one in Priority 2 lot). • Parking for subsequent donor levels will be allocated first to Priority 1 donors, followed by Priority 2.
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Priority Points The Cyclone Club uses a priority points system to provide consistent, fair and equitable allocation of donor benefits (primarily priority seating/parking and requests for seating upgrades). Benefits are distributed according to Cyclone Club membership level and then by priority points within that level. Priority points accumulate from year-to-year on a donor’s account and are not transferable. Donations to other campus departments or units do not qualify for Cyclone Club priority points. Priority points are awarded annually for: Factor Current Year Giving to Athletics Lifetime Giving to Athletics
Points 10 per $100 10 per $1,000
Consecutive Years of Football Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
Consecutive Years of Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Purchase
10 per year
ISU Letterwinners Club member
5 per mbsp.
Cyclone Gridiron Club member
5 per mbsp.
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Methods of Giving Gifts to the Cyclone Club are acknowledged by the Iowa State University Foundation. Cash: Donations by cash, check, credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover) or securities are acceptable. Checks should be made payable to the ISU Foundation. Matching Gift: Many companies or corporations provide matching gift programs for employee contributions (the amount or percentage matched varies per company). Consult your personnel office about your employer’s matching gift policy and if it is applicable for athletics. Gift-in-Kind: Contributions of products, services, equipment or merchandise may be credited toward a Cyclone Club membership based upon fair market value. Trade outs are accepted on a limited based. Capital Gifts & Endowments: Donors interested in funding capital projects and scholarship endowments should contact Athletics Development at 515-2945022 for more information.
Scheduled Payments Supporting the Cyclones with a Cyclone Club membership is easy! Choose between a quarterly or semi-annual payment plan and spread your gift over the course of the 2009 membership drive year. A donor must use a debit/credit card at sign up and the card will be automatically charged on the following dates: Quarterly Plan April 1 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 1
Semi-Annual Plan April 1 Sept. 30
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Jack Trice Club With a new name and look, an upgraded club section opened at Jack Trice Stadium in 2008. Known as Jack Trice Club, it is one of the best premium seating venues in the Big 12. Jack Trice Club amenities include: • Complimentary gameday buffet • Private sports bar with beer and wine available for purchase • Radiant heating in an open-air club section which provides comfort, along with the sounds of hardhitting Big 12 football • Air conditioned and heated lounge • Reserved parking close to the stadium • Television monitors above the exterior seating A club seat costs $1,500 per season and is sold on a three-year commitment. To reserve Jack Trice Club seats, Cyclone Club members must at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above. If a donor orders more than four Jack Trice Club seats, an additional donation is required. Additional outside priority seating in Jack Trice Stadium donor areas requires the appropriate annual contribution.
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Hilton Coliseum - Premium Seating Experience the excitement and power of Cyclone men’s and women’s basketball as a member of the CourtCYd Club! To purchase men’s basketball courtside seats, you must be a Cyclone Club member at the Victory Level ($5,000) or above. Donors must be at the Gold Level ($1,000) or above to purchase women’s basketball courtside seats. Membership in the CourtCYd Club provides: • Padded seats located across from the team benches • Front row, reserved parking north of Hilton Coliseum • Access for you and four guests to a pre-game and halftime VIP room (complimentary buffet and soft drinks plus a full cash bar) • Game roster flip card • Coat check
MatCYd Seats provide an up close view of Cyclone wrestling. In addition to sitting just a few feet from the mat, you’ll also receive front row, reserved parking and access for you and two guests to a VIP room (complimentary snacks and beverages plus a full cash bar). To be eligible to purchase MatCYd seats, you must be a Cyclone Club or ISU Wrestling Club member at the $1,000 level or higher. To learn more about the availability of premium seating opportunities, call the Cyclone Club at 515294-5022.
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ISU Athletics Ticket Office The ISU Athletics Ticket Office utilizes the Ticketmaster system for events at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased online at cyclones.com, ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Gameday Policies All customers 2 years of age and older require a ticket for admission to Iowa State Athletics events. Tickets lost, stolen or left at home will be duplicated only for the original ticket purchaser (ID required). The fee for the duplicate ticket is full face value. If the original tickets are returned to the ISU Athletics Ticket Office unused within the following two weeks, the replacement fee is reimbursed. My Cyclone Athletics Account My Cyclone Athletics Account is an online, one-stop shop for season ticket account management. Account Manager allows you to make payments, renew your season tickets, purchase other ticket packages, track ticket usage, forward your tickets via e-mail (basketball), purchase additional tickets to Cyclone athletics events and update your profile. Season ticket holders can access their personal account by following these three easy steps: 1. Go online at cyclones.com, click on ‘Tickets’, select ‘Current Season Ticket Holders’. 2. Login to your personal account using your account number and password. 3. Start managing your tickets. It’s that easy! Basketball Ticket Forwarding Men’s and women’s basketball season ticket holders can forward their single game tickets to other fans from their Cyclone Athletics Account. This service is a great way to make sure fans are in your seats to cheer for the Cyclones in case you can’t make it. Contact Information Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office 1800 South Fourth Street Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 1-888-478-2925 or 515-294-1816 E-mail: tickets@iastate.edu
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2009 Important Deadlines Cyclone Club member benefits are distributed on a calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Donors should make annual gifts to the Cyclone Club by May 1 to ensure 2009 priority football benefits. Priority points are allocated to an account when a financial gift is received, not when a pledge is made. Date
Cyclone Club Deadline
January 1
Annual Cyclone Club drive year begins
May 1
Annual Cyclone Club gifts due for football benefits (seating and parking)
May / June
Seat allocations for football
August 1
Annual Cyclone Club gifts due for basketball benefits (seating and parking)
Aug. / Sept.
Seat allocations for basketball
November 15
Priority points computed for post- season football benefits
December
Priority points computed for post- season basketball benefits
December 31
Annual Cyclone Club drive year ends
Tax Benefits If you make a contribution and then receive (directly or indirectly) benefits, including the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletics event, you may be permitted to take a charitable deduction of up to 80% of the contributed amount. Please consult a tax advisor regarding charitable deductions.
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Cyclone Club
Jacobson Athletic Building Ames, IA 50011 515-294-5022 cyclub@iastate.edu cyclones.com Office Location: Hilton Coliseum Ames, IA Cyclone Club visitors should park in Lot C2, located south of Hilton Coliseum, and enter the building at the ground level west entrance.