2016-17 Fan Guide, Georgia Southern Athletics by Georgia Southern Athletics

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY GEORGIA’S “LARGE-SCALE, SMALL-FEEL” RESEARCH UNIVERSITY Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 124 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral-Research university and provides the classic residential campus experience and online learning options to more than 20,500 students from 48 states and 88 nations. Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as world citizens. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 200-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics, and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.

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IMPORTANT DATES* FOOTBALL

4 ON SALE: Season tickets,

parking & away game tickets

BASEBALL

16 Spring Football Game

1 ON SALE: Season tickets 15 ON SALE: Single tickets

VOLLEYBALL

EFAA Raffle

15 DEADLINE: Season ticket renewals

(Eagle Football Alumni Association)

FOOTBALL

15 DEADLINE: Season ticket & parking renewals

BASEBALL

19 Celebrity Softball Game

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

30 DEADLINE: Eagle Fund membership renewal and payment deadline

FOOTBALL

30 DEADLINE: Season ticket and parking payment

Tickets and donor benefits will not be mailed until FULL payment is received for both annual fund benefits and season tickets.

DEADLINES

Season tickets must be renewed by the corresponding sport renewal deadline. Following the renewal deadline, non-renewed season tickets will be available to purchase by other Eagle Fund members. Eagle Fund memberships and season tickets must be paid in full by renewal deadlines. Accounts with a balance will not receive their membership benefits or season tickets. 4

PAYMENT PLANS

Monthly payment plans are available for both the Eagle Fund and Season Tickets. Eagle Fund members and season ticket holders must sign up for a payment plan by the 15th of the month for the payment plan to begin the following month. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please observe all member communications for updates.

BASKETBALL

15 DEADLINE: Men’s & Women’s

season tickets renewal 26 ON SALE: Men’s & Women’s season tickets

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

Benefits Mailed

FOOTBALL

Season tickets and reserved parking mailed 1 DEADLINE: Away football ticket priority 13 Fan Fest! Pick up season tickets and donor benefits at Allen E. Paulson Stadium!

15 ON SALE: Single football tickets and away games

BASKETBALL

24 ON SALE: Men’s & Women’s single tickets

BASEBALL

15 DEADLINE: Season ticket renewal

Table of Contents Georgia Southern University Thank You Important Dates Progress Report Investment Athletic Foundation Ways to Support Student-Athletes Priority Points Methods of Giving Southern Traditions Ticketing & Parking Football Volleyball Basketball Baseball Frequently Asked Questions Compliance Contact

2 3 4 6 7 9 10 18 19 20 22 26 30 32 34 38 40 43

PROGRESS REPORT

386

Student-Athletes

(FALL 2015)

2.89

AVERAGE GPA

Division 1 Varsity sports

(AS OF FALL 2015)

MEN’S

HIGHEST FALL GPA IN UNIVERSITY’S HISTORY

BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, GOLF, SOCCER AND TENNIS

222

WOMEN’S

165

ON HONOR ROLL

STUDENTS ON PRESIDENT’S LIST (4.0 GPA)

BASKETBALL, GOLF, RIFLE, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, SWIMMING & DIVING, TENNIS, TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL

ALL-AMERICANS

STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST (3.5 - 3.99 GPA)

TEAMS WITH 3.0+ GPA

750

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

BOWL GAME WIN

INVESTMENT

The Cost of Excellence

When a student-athlete commits to Georgia Southern University, they are not only committing to represent the University across the nation while on the athletic field, but Georgia Southern is also committing to provide him or her a college education.

Like any other student, student-athletes are required to pay tuition, room and board, and student fees. In addition, the Athletic Department must also provide strength and conditioning, sports medicine, health insurance and the cost of attendance1.

STU D ENT-ATH LE TE AN N UAL E XPEN SES

STU D ENT-ATH LE TE AN N UAL E XPEN SES LEG EN D

$3,700

$5,226

$5,988

Tuition

OUT OF STATE

TUITION

$5,226

$18,444

MANDATORY STUDENT FEES

$2,092

BOOKS

$1,200

ROOM

$6,570

BOARD

$3,490

TOTAL EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES

$18,578

$31,796

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

$1,026

SPORTS MEDICINE / HEALTH INSURANCE

$2,541

$3,760

$5,988

TOTAL ATHLETIC EXPENSES

$9,555

TOTAL COST PER STUDENT-ATHLETE

$28,133

$41,351

Mandatory Student Fees Books Room

$2,288

Board Strength & Conditioning

$2,092

$7,033,250

$2,541

IN STATE

Sports Medicine/Health Insurance COST OF ATTENDANCE

Georgia Southern currently pays

$1,200

Georgia Southern could pay

$1,026

COST OF ATTENDANCE

$3,490

$6,570

TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE ANNUAL EXPENSES

$7,033,250

1. Per the NCAA, the Cost of Attendance refers to scholarships Division I college student-athletes are able to receive to help pay the full cost of attending college. The additional funds are intended to cover costs not covered by a full scholarship, which includes tuition, room and board, required fees and books. Subject to federal guidelines, financial aid officers at each school determine the cost of attendance.

Rings, Diplomas & Leaders OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENT-ATHLETES

The Georgia Southern University Athletic Department’s primary goal is to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to compete for a championship ring and earn a college education while developing them as future leaders in their respective communities.

Our student-athletes’ academics have been applauded by numerous organizations such as the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, Georgia Southern, Sun Belt Conference, Cleveland Golf/Srixon and the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation (GSUAF) currently supports over 386 student-athletes who play in one of the 17 Division I varsity programs. Contributions to the Foundation make it possible for Georgia Southern student-athletes to achieve their goals in competition, in the classroom and in life.

Students are earning degrees across campus in biology, business, chemistry, child & family development, education, engineering, finance, fine art, geography, history, international trade, marketing, mathematics, modern languages, psychology and sports management.

Most recently, our Men’s Golf won the 2014 Sun Belt Conference Championships and Football won the 2015 GoDaddy Bowl game.

Our Student-athletes have proven to be leaders as they participate in community service and mission trips, assist in youth clinics and have been recognized as All-American Athletes.

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

visit GSEagles.com/Foundation

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

The mission of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation, Inc. (GSUAF) is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University. All activities of the Athletic Foundation are conducted with the highest regard for academic and athletic excellence and within the guidelines established by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Being a student-athlete has allowed me the opportunity to travel the country representing a school that I love and meet new people. More importantly, I've been given the opportunity to get an education along with doing all of this. HALEY CARTER . SOFTBALL Smyrna, TN Junior: Sport Management

Athletics is often referred to the front door to a University. It welcomes patrons with its accomplishments and national recognitions, serving as a tremendous recruiting tool and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of Georgia Southern University. Essential private support enables the University to recruit and train studentathletes in first-class facilities, have a competitive advantage with peer institutions, fund scholarships and provide college educations for future leaders. Ultimately, financial stability in athletics breeds success, and success breeds pride amongst Georgia Southern University alumni and friends.

NEED FOR GROWTH

The cost of competing at the highest level and providing a first-class education for hand-picked student-athletes continues to increase. The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation must grow its membership and level of support in order to continue competing nationally.

2013 -14 SU N B ELT FO OTBALL M EM B ER O PER ATIN G B U D G E TS 1 $35m

$30m

Operating Budget (millions)

2 01 5 -16 B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S Buzzy Banks - Evans Leonard Bevill - Macon Bryan Burke - Statesboro Darron Burnette (Secretary) - Statesboro Bill Carmichael - Swainsboro Tommy Ciarletta - Acworth Mike Cummings - Dublin Paul Gillespie - Claxton Bill Herring - Statesboro Walt Huggins (Chair Elect) - Marietta Alison Hugli - Statesboro Doug Lambert - Statesboro Mike Long - Warner Robins Mel McBride - Marietta Phil Moore - Dunwoody Brian Pierce - Cumming Jeremy Ragan - Statesboro John Reynolds - Richmond Hill Trey Sheppard (Chair) - Sandersville Ted Smith (Immediate Past Chair) - Milledgeville Rusty Strawn - McDonough Anthony Tippins - Savannah

Why We need your Help

$25m

$20m

$15m

$10m

Sun Belt Conference Member Schools

1. Data refers to Sun Belt Conference Members with Football Programs. Troy University did not report football budget. Coastal Carolina is a future Sun Belt Conference member.

WAYS TO SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES

2016-17

Dip

$1,450,658

$1,450,000

$1,300,000 $1,194,538

$1,150,000

D FUN ME MB

Ri n

Athletic Foundation, is the annual scholarship fund for Georgia Southern Athletics. Contributions to the Eagle Fund support over 386 student-athletes who play in one of the 17 Division I varsity sport programs by providing academic scholarships.

EAGL

$1,600,000

Dollar Amount

Eagle Fund The Eagle Fund , which is the main fundraising arm for the

AN N UAL FU N D D O LL ARS R AISED

lo m as & L

$996,420

$1,000,000

$967,448

$945,930

The Eagle Fund includes eight contribution levels. $850,000

TRUE BLUE

EAGLE

BALD EAGLE

BRONZE EAGLE

$120-$299

$300-$599

$600-$1,199

$1,200-$2,999

SILVER EAGLE

GOLD EAGLE

PLATINUM EAGLE

CHAMPION SOCIETY2

$3,000-$5,999

$6,000-$11,999

$12,000+

$50,000

Membership in the Eagle Fund is recognized by unrestricted annual gifts that are made between July 1 - June 30. All accounts must be paid in full by June 30 to receive upcoming Eagle Fund benefits. Contributions can be given at any level, but a minimum gift of $120 is required to activate an annual Eagle Fund membership and receive benefits including, but not limited to Priority Points. Eagle Fund members are a vital component to the success of Georgia Southern student-athletes in the classroom and on the playing field. 1. Sport-specific giving, endowments, capital gifts and planned gifts are not considered part of the Eagle Fund. 2. Champion Society members pay $50,000+ over 5-years.

Combined, Bronze Eagles PROVIDED 2 5 ST U D E N T- AT H LE T E S WITH 1 Y E A R O F CO LLEG E E D U C AT I O N 10

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

Fiscal Year

As a graduate and a former Georgia Southern student-athlete, I want the very best in the way of facilities, equipment and whatever is necessary to support a winning team. We all want to be associated with a winner... I encourage everyone who has had the opportunity to be a part of our school to make a financial commitment, no matter how great or small. Your investment will go a long way in helping us to win championships and give our athletes the tools they need to be successful. E.G. MEYBOHM BASEBALL & BASKETBALL Augusta, GA Alumni: Eagle Fund Member

FY16

B R E AKD OWN O F 2015 -16 E AG LE FU N D D O N O RS 1%

.05%

NEW INITIATIVE

.02%

Young Alumni

3% 16%

The Athletic Foundation offers recent graduates who want to give back to the University and stay involved with Georgia Southern Athletics the opportunity to do so with the Young Alumni program. To join the Young Alumni level of the Eagle Fund, an alumni must have graduated within the last four years.

34% 18%

Eagle True Blue Bald Eagle Bronze Eagle Silver Eagle Gold Eagle Platinum Eagle

27%

Champion Society

SU N B ELT M EM B ER SCH O O LS AN N UAL FU N D D O LL ARS R AISED

Young Alumni contributors are eligible to join any Eagle Fund. However, they are required to donate the minimum Young Alumni donation requirement, which is half of that level. And with the Young Alumni status, alumni will receive all donor benefits associated with that giving level. Interested alumni will be required to pay at least $60 for the first year of membership in order to meet the minimum donation level requirement, True Blue. While the minimum donation is cut in half, Young Alumni members will obligated to pay full price for tickets and parking. Like other Eagle Fund members, monthly payment plans are available. Sign up at GSEagles.com/YoungAlumni

Dollars Raised (millions)

94 Eagle Donors PROVIDE

2014 - 15 Sun Belt Conference Member Schools

1 ST U D E N T- AT H LE T E WITH 1 Y E A R O F CO LLEG E E D U C AT I O N

EAGLE FUND HOSPITALITY

The Foundation hosts pregame events at home football (Bishop Pregame Social), basketball (6th Man Club) and baseball (Champion’s Pregame Social) games for fans who purchase season tickets to the respective sport and who also contribute at the Bronze Eagle level ($1,200+) or higher. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages are provided. Event passes to the events are mailed out prior to each season. All ages are welcome, but attendees will be carded prior to entering event.

NEW INITIATIVE

Champion Society

New to the 2015-16 Eagle Fund, the Champion Society is a group comprised of members who support Georgia Southern University Athletics, Foundation and most importantly, student-athletes. As a five-year commitment, members of the Champion Society have pledged a minimum of $10,000 annually to the Athletic Foundation’s annual fund. These major contributions greatly impact the program’s development by helping fund studentathlete scholarships. As a part of the Champion Society, members receive an exclusive Champion Society gift, which is presented during a home Eagle sporting event. Members of the Society also have access to the Champion Suite at home football games, along with two pregame sideline passes for each home football game.

1 Champion Society member

PAYS FOR

14 ST U D E N T- AT H LE T E ’ S UNIVERSITY MEAL PLAN 12

Bishop

I have been blessed with the opportunity to give back to my alma mater and to be able to invest in our young men and women at Georgia Southern. I hope to be able to provide a positive impact in their lives as they become future leaders for the next generations. ANTHONY TIPPINS ALUMNI (Engineering) Savannah, GA Champion Society Member, Season Ticket Holder

2016-17 Eagle Fund Benefits CHAMPION SOCIETY

$50,000 (over 5 years)

PLATINUM EAGLE

$12,000+

GOLD EAGLE

$6,000 - $11,999

SILVER EAGLE

$3,000 - $5,999

BRONZE EAGLE

$1,200 - $2,999

BALD EAGLE

$600 - $1,999

EAGLE

$300 - $599

TRUE BLUE

$120 - $299

2016-17 EAGLE FUND DONOR BENEFITS

1 game

2 game

3 game

4 game

all games

any

any (2)

ENHANCE THE LIVES OF STUDENT-ATHLETES TAX DEDUCTION EAGLE FUND DECAL EAGLE FUND LICENSE PLATE LISTING IN FOOTBALL GAME DAY PROGRAM SPECIAL EAGLE ATHLETICS LUGGAGE TAGS EAGLE INSIDER EMAIL NEWSLETTER RESERVED SEASON PARKING PASS 1 (basketball) OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE COURTSIDE SEATS (basketball) DONOR RECOGNITION PLAQUE/DATE BAR BISHOP PREGAME SOCIAL INVITATION 2 (football) 6 TH MAN CLUB INVITATION 2 (basketball) CHAMPION’S PREGAME SOCIAL 2 (baseball) PRIORITY TO PURCHASE LUXURY SUITES (football) ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET INVITATION SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN GAME DAY PROGRAM (football) SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT EAGLE ATHLETIC EVENTS SPECIAL RECOGNITION ON FOUNDATION WEBSITE INVITATION TO HALL OF FAME BANQUET DINNER WITH THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & HEAD COACHES EXCLUSIVE CHAMPION SOCIETY GIFT 3 2 TICKETS TO THE CHAMPION SOCIETY SUITE 4 (football) 2 EAGLE PREGAME SIDELINE PASSES 5 (football) OPTION TO BUY SEASON PARKING/TAILGATE PASS (football)

red

brown

yellow

OPTION TO BUY ADDITIONAL SEASON PARKING PASS (football) OPTION TO BUY SEASON RV/LARGE PARKING PASS (football)

orange

green/pink green/pink green/pink green/pink green/pink

All gifts to the GSUAF are tax deductible as allowed by federal income tax law. Donors may decline any benefit by calling the GSUAF office and should consult their tax adviser. 1. Donor will receive reserved season parking for Eagle Basketball with purchase of basketball season tickets. 2. Bronze Level members and above will receive a special invitation to football, basketball and/or baseball’s pregame social should they have season tickets to the respective sport. For each season ticket purchased, donor will receive one pregame pass. 3. The Champion Society Gift is presented either on the field during a home Eagle sporting event. 4. The Champion Society Suite is located in the Ted Smith Family Football Center at Allen E. Paulson Stadium and is available to only Champion Society members. 5. Pregame Sideline Passes are available for home Eagle Football games.

NEW INITIATIVE

Coach’s Continuity Fund The Coach’s Continuity Fund helps retain coaches. It can be used to help supplement a coach’s salary, as well as to reward our coaches with bonuses based on what their team does on the field and in the classroom. For example, a coach can receive a bonus for the number of wins during their season, participation at conference championships and post-season games, conference and national coaching awards and/or their student-athlete's Academic Progress Report (APR).

GIVING MINIMUM: NONE

Sport-Specific Giving

Sport-specific giving allows GSUAF members to make gifts that are designated to a particular program(s) of their choice. This method of contribution assures that your gift is used to directly to fund the sport of your choosing and cover identified needs specific to the program. Sport-specific contributions are above and beyond your annual fund/season ticket priority gift and do not count towards your annual giving level. Contributions to individual sports accelerate each sport’s pursuit of winning championships as well as give our student-athletes a leg up in the classroom. Through sport-specific gifts, donors can ensure that the true intent of their gift is being realized by student-athletes in the sport(s) of their choice.

SPORT-SPECIFIC GIVING PROGRAMS: • Coach’s Continuity Fund • GATA Club (Athletic Alumni Program) • Endowments GIVING MINIMUM: NONE

Endowments

Whether it be educational or operational, endowments represent the future of Georgia Southern Athletics. As an endowment grows, so does the impact of the gift. An endowed fund is a selfsustaining source of funding to support the purposes specified by the donor. Endowed funds can be designated to student-athlete scholarships, sport-specific, or the Coaches Continuity Fund.

Success is possible only if our alumni and fans provide the necessary funding. It’s a great feeling to know we played a part in helping our teams win championships and seeing our athletes become successful citizens. I hope all our fans will take ownership of the program and enjoy the rewards. WANDA PARRISH ALUMNI Statesboro, GA Eagle Fund & Transition 20 Member Season Ticket Holder 14

TYPES OF ENDOWMENTS INCLUDE: • Student-Athlete Scholarships • Sport-Position Specific Scholarships • Sport Specific Operating Funds • Coach’s Continuity Fund The primary goal of the Student-Athlete Scholarship Endowment Program is to fully fund all 231 athletic scholarships through the ongoing establishment of Athletic Endowments. To fully fund all 231 scholarships each year, the principal balance of the Athletic Endowment Fund would need to be $117 million. Each contribution to a current and/or newly created endowment brings Georgia Southern Athletics that much closer to fully funding all 231 scholarships, further enabling Georgia Southern Athletics to utilize unrestricted dollars generated by the Annual Fund/Season Ticket priority program for other essential needs across all varsity sports.

G I V I N G M I N I M U M : $2 5 ,0 0 0 OV E R A 5 -Y E A R P E R I O D

Silver Eagle

PROVIDED 1 ST U D E N T- AT H LE T E WITH 1 YEAR OF SPORTS MEDICINE

NEW INITIATIVE

Give 110% Our Eagle student-athletes give 110% in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. We hope that you will join them by adding an extra 10% to your annual athletic donation. Your gift will directly impact all of Georgia Southern’s student-athletes and athletic department that work to win championships and bring recognition to our University and our state.

Capital Projects

Capital Projects campaigns are designed to provide our student-athletes with the best facilities and performance equipment needed to train and compete in the Sun Belt Conference. These projects raise the standard for Georgia Southern Athletics and give our coaches and staff the best opportunity to maximize the abilities of our student-athletes. These projects are the cornerstone for recruiting top tier student-athletes by showcasing the best of what Georgia Southern can offer, and showcasing our commitment to the success of Georgia Southern Athletics.

GIVING MINIMUM: NONE

Planned Gifts

Give a gift to the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation while simultaneously enjoying favorable tax considerations. Types of planned gifts include charitable bequests, life insurance beneficiaries, charitable gift annuity and remainder trusts, and retained life estate.

GIVING MINIMUM: NONE

Transition 20

The 1980’s had The Dirty Dozen. We have the Transition 20 - a group of visionaries who help fund the future. This elite group of individuals, companies and organizations has led Eagle Nation to help fund the transition to the FBS football era by assist in the costs associated with the transition from FCS to FBS with a $100,000 commitment over a five year period.

G I V I N G M I N I M U M : $ 1 0 0,0 0 0

While the Eagle Fund directly benefits student-athlete scholarships, members who choose to give 110% have the option to select what their extra 10% benefits: • Eagle Fund • Coach's Continuity Fund • Sport-Specific Gift All Eagle Fund members who give 110% of their previous year’s gift will receive the following benefits:

I GIVE • 110% Decal • Recognition on the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation website • Help student-athletes receive academic resources • Personal satisfaction of giving above and beyond your 2015 Eagle Fund gift to make a meaningful difference in 2016 For your convenience we have provided your 110% total on your renewal form. If you wish to give 110%, simply check the box on your renewal form and submit it by the June 30 deadline.

ATH LE TI C FO U N DATI O N D O N O RS

STU D ENT-ATH LE TES & TH EI R SU PP O RTERS 1

2,700

2,650

Number of Athletic Foundation Donors

2,600 2,533

2,500 2,400 2,280

2,300 2,200 2,100

Donors

2,000

Student-Athletes Across the Nation

1,900

2,091 2,006

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

Fiscal Year

E AG LE N AT I O N Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation Eagle Fund members currently represent 18 states and Canada whereas Georgia Southern student-athletes hail from 28 states and 13 countries outside of the United States - Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. Georgia currently has Eagle Fund contributors representing 84 counties and is home to 193 Georgia Southern student-athletes.

1 Bronze Eagle PROVIDES 1 ST U D E N T- AT H LE T E WITH 1 YEARS OF TEXTBOOKS

1. Data represents 2015-16 academic year.

Being a student-athlete greatly impacted my life. It has taught me how to treat my body right and maintain an active lifestyle even after my playing career was over. I was able to earn a degree through an athletic scholarship and study Supply Chain/Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. Being able to tie my athletic capabilities and education together propelled me into my current job - a supply chain operations consultant for Nike. Being part of and a captain of a collegiate team set my resume apart and gave my employer the confidence for me to lead the supply chain management in one of our distribution centers. Without Georgia Southern and the athletics program I would not have been able to secure this position which put me in a secure financial position just two weeks after graduation. JACK FALLE SOCCER Lilburn, GA Alumni: Management

R E F E R - A N - E AG LE R U N S T H R O U G H AU G U ST 3 1 . Prizes are awarded annually on September 1.

NEW INITIATIVE

REFER •AN • EAGLE Help convert the Nation into Eagle Nation and receive priority points. Refer-an-Eagle is an incentive program that allows current Eagle Fund members to recruit new members and receive rewards based on their efforts.

REFERRAL PLEDGE

SPONSOR RECEIVES

TRUE BLUE

.5 POINT

EAGLE

2.5 POINTS

BALD EAGLE

5 POINTS

BRONZE EAGLE

10 POINTS

SILVER EAGLE

15 POINTS

GOLD EAGLE

20 POINTS

25 POINTS When a referred Eagle Fund CHAMPION SOCIETY 50 POINTS prospect converts their status to ‘member’ by making a pledge to the annual fund, the sponsoring member will receive half of the priority point value of the donor level their referral committed to. PLATINUM EAGLE

PRIZES

Prizes will be given to sponsoring Eagle Fund members based on the total value of their referral’s commitments. REFERRAL TOTALS

SPONSOR RECEIVES

$1,200

EXCLUSIVE REFERRAL T-SHIRT

$3,000

MINI HELMET SIGNED BY COACH SUMMERS AUTOGRAPHED BALL

$6,000

CHOICE OF: Coach Summers autographed football; Coach Byington & Coach Drown autographed basketball; or Coach Hennon autographed baseball

PRIZE DRAWINGS Current members will receive one entry per referral and each new member will receive one entry in to a prize drawing. Prizes include: • 2 passes to the Athletic Director Suite at one home football game • 2 sideline passes to one home football game • 2 courtside seats to one home men’s and women’s basketball game • 2 Baseball season tickets with the Bullpen Club GRAND PRIZES A Team Travel Experience prize will be awarded each year to the Eagle Fund member who refers the most new members and another to the member who refers the most new dollars donated. The trip includes ground/air transportation, lodging, select meals with the team and two game tickets. Certain restrictions apply.

FAQS 1. Who is eligible to participate in the Refer-an-Eagle campaign? Any current GSUAF member who has submitted a pledge can participate in Refer-an-Eagle campaign. 2. How do I refer someone? A new member must fill out the new member form. The sponsoring member’s name must be provided at sign-up or the credit will not be applied to the referring sponsoring member’s account. 3. Is there a limit to the number of referrals I can make? There is no limit on the amount of referrals a donor can earn during this campaign. 4. When does Refer-an-Eagle campaign end? Refer-an-Eagle ends on August 31, 2016 annually. Prizes will be awarded September 1, 2016. 5. The person I am referring did not donate to the GSUAF this fiscal year but was formerly a GSUAF member. Am I still eligible to receive the credit and be entered into the drawing? Yes. A GSUAF member can participate in this program if the referred individual is currently not a GSUAF member. 6. I was not a GSUAF member this fiscal year but am going to join. Can I participate? Yes. New GSUAF members, even those recruited through Refer-an-Eagle, can earn priority points and entries into the drawing based on additional new members they recruit. However, you must be a pledged, paying member prior to referrals. 7. I persuaded a current GSUAF member to renew or upgrade their donation. Am I eligible for the soft credit or prizes? The referred member must be a new donor to the GSUAF. Renewals and upgrades are not eligible.

TERMS & CONDITIONS • A donor may not refer someone within their same household (i.e. the referring new member must have a different mailing address than the referring donor). • The new member must sign-up using the Refer-an-Eagle member form. The new member must provide the current GSUAF member’s name and phone number at the time of sign-up for the current member to receive membership credit as credit will not be applied at a later date.

THE GOAL IS SIMPLE. Increase the number of donors to the GSUAF. As the costs of competing at the highest level and providing a first-class education for our student-athletes continues to grow, so does the need to grow the GSUAF.

PRIORITY POINTS Priority points provide an equitable method of allocating Athletic Foundation benefits that exist in limited quantities. The priority point system’s purpose is to offer fair access to high-demand and low-supply benefits for our faithful Eagle supporters. Priority points are rewarded base on • ticket points; • giving points; • lifetime points; and • service points. Priority points impact benefits such as: • away game football tickets; • bowl game tickets; • season ticket upgrades; • premium seating and suite options/waiting list placement; • tickets to conference or NCAA championships and tournaments; and • athletics’ special events.

HOW IT WORKS

Athletic Foundation priority points are not ‘cashed’ or ‘spent.’ They continue to accrue as you make additional donations to the Athletic Foundation and purchase or renew season tickets. The system rewards donors for their ongoing commitment to Georgia Southern Athletics. The higher communicative points, means improved access to exclusive items and events. Priority points are automatically updated in our database each time you purchase a season ticket or make a donation to the Athletic Foundation.

N OT E • The Priority Points system recognizes only payments received, not pledges. • There are a variety of methods to make your gift. Donations may be paid with flexible options such as annual, quarterly or monthly payments. You may choose to pay via credit card, bank draft or payroll deduction (payroll deduction for Georgia Southern employees only). • The cost of tickets does not affect your priority point total. • The number of years as a season ticket holder and total quantity of season tickets does impact your priority point total.

B R E AKD OWN O F PRI O RIT Y P O I NTS TICKET POINTS SEASON TICKET YEARS OF PURCHASE as acknowledged by the ticket office beginning 1997

FOOTBALL

10 POINTS PER YEAR

MEN’S BASKETBALL

10 POINTS PER YEAR

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

10 POINTS PER YEAR

BASEBALL

5 POINTS PER YEAR

VOLLEYBALL

5 POINTS PER YEAR

SEASON TICKET NUMBER PURCHASE as acknowledged by the ticket office beginning 1997

FOOTBALL

5 POINTS PER SEASON TICKET

MEN’S BASKETBALL

5 POINTS PER SEASON TICKET

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

5 POINTS PER SEASON TICKET

BASEBALL

3 POINTS PER SEASON TICKET

VOLLEYBALL

3 POINTS PER SEASON TICKET

GIVING POINTS CUMULATIVE LIFETIME ATHLETICS GIVING 1 as acknowledged by athletic foundation beginning 1982

5 POINTS PER $1,000

EAGLE FUND (ANNUAL GIVING) (points do not carry over from year to year) NOTE: gifts in-kind will only count at 50% of the points rendered for cash gifts at the same level

TRUE BLUE

1 POINT

EAGLE

5 POINTS

BALD EAGLE

10 POINTS

BRONZE EAGLE

20 POINTS

SILVER EAGLE

30 POINTS

GOLD EAGLE

40 POINTS

PLATINUM EAGLE

50 POINTS

CHAMPION SOCIETY

100 POINTS

LIFETIME POINTS GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

10 POINTS PER SPOUSE 2

FORMER GEORGIA SOUTHERN STUDENT-ATHLETE including managers, trainers and cheerleaders

10 POINTS PER SPOUSE 2

PLANNED GIFT TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN

50 POINTS PER ACCOUNT

SERVICE POINTS CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF ATHLETICS’ BOARDS

5 POINTS PER YEAR OF SERVICE

CURRENT AND FORMER VOLUNTEER REGIONAL REPS

5 POINTS PER YEAR OF SERVICE

CURRENT AND FORMER VOLUNTEER CARAVAN HOSTS

5 POINTS PER YEAR OF SERVICE

1. Cumulative lifetime athletics points include contributions to the Eagle Fund/annual fund, endowments, scholarships, sport specific giving gifts, capital projects, planned gifts, Transition 20 2. Each Georgia Southern Alumni and/or Georgia Southern former student-athlete on an account will receive priority points

METHODS OF GIVING ONLINE

Eagle Fund and season ticket priority gifts can be made online at GSEagles.com/Login.

CHECK/MONEY ORDERS/CREDIT CARDS Checks and money orders should be made payable to ‘Georgia Southern University Athletics Foundation’ or ‘GSUAF’. The GSUAF accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

MONTHLY GIVING

The GSUAF’s monthly contribution deduction program is an easy, and efficient way to make your contribution. This program allows you to split your annual donation into smaller payments while achieving the level of giving you desire. Within this program, you can expect charges to occur approximately the 15th of each month. A minimum monthly contribution of $50 is required.

PAYROLL DEDUCTION

Georgia Southern University faculty and staff members are able to enroll in a payroll deduction plan. Contact the GSUAF at 1 (800) GSU-WINS or AthleticFoundation@GeorgiaSouthern.edu to request a payroll deduction form.

SECURITIES

Donors have the ability to make a charitable gift through an electronic transfer of stock or via the actual stock certificate.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many GSUAF donors or their spouses are employed by companies that will match cash gifts to charitable organizations. Please check with the HR Department of your company to see if corporate matching is one of your benefits. To obtain a matching grant, please follow the procedures outlined by your company when making your request. All matching funds are credited to the donor’s account, and receive the same GSUAF point credit as if the funds came directly from the donor. Any money you donate to the GSUAF can be requested for matching, and we generally will apply the match to wherever the original donation was made.

BEQUESTS

Gifts through wills and bequests can provide donors with the opportunity to sustain your family name in conjunction with GSU’s intercollegiate athletics program. The GSUAF can provide you with the necessary language to ensure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

GIFT-IN-KIND

Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to the Georgia Southern Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, while offering the donor a tax-deduction for the value of the gift. Gifts-in-kind are accepted on a limited basis, and must be pre-approved by the GSUAF Gift-in-kind committee and submitted to the GSUAF Foundation for gift recognition. Gifts-in-kind are awarded priority points at 50% of the cash value of the goods or services that are donated. Please consult your tax advisor and the Georgia Southern University Athletics Foundation office for further information.

1(800)GSU-WINS

Georgia Southern challenged me since I first stepped foot on campus. This challenge included performing on and off the court with confidence, dignity, humbleness and gratitude. I’ve learned to build relationships with my teammates, professors and peers. My advisors and coaches expect excellence from me and our faculty and staff push us to stand out against the norm. Being a studentathlete not only made me a better athlete, but a better person overall. PATRICE BUTLER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Norcross, GA Senior: Exercise Science 19

SOUTHERN TRADITIONS Georgia Southern is a University rich in history. Since its humble beginnings as First District A&M School in 1906, the school has established a wide range of traditions that serve to distinguish it from its peers and deepen the bond with Eagle Nation as each year passes. Eagle Nation is built on these bonds, soaring on the cheers of students, alumni and loyal fans who shout “Georgia…” and know with confidence the answer they’ll receive.

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Georgia… Southern….

You know you’re in Eagle Nation when you enter an athletics complex and the ever famous “Georgia….” fills your ears. If you’re a true Eagle fan, you’ll immediately respond “Southern!” Georgia Southern alumni and fans are all too familiar with this Eagle “shout out.” During home games, you can find fans jumping to their feet and shouting this chant to remind rivals of their location: Georgia. Southern. Whether you run into a fellow alum in the airport, see a classmate at a restaurant in Atlanta or are cheering on your Eagles, “Georgia …” — “Southern…” are the only two words you need to know.

Gus

Wherever the Eagles are playing, you won’t find GUS too far away! An ESPN “favorite mascot” nominee, GUS is best known for his sideline antics at sporting events. He is Georgia Southern’s lovable, feather filled mascot. GUS is no ordinary eagle. He’s visited the Georgia Capitol, posed with business leaders, political leaders, and other dignitaries, and even served as an ambassador for the University!

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Whose House? OUR HOUSE!

You’ve heard it before at sporting games: “Whose house? Our house!” One of the classic chants in all of the college sports had its start at the “prettiest little stadium in America!” From the hardwood in Hanner Fieldhouse, to the turf on Paulson Stadium, the defining cheer, led by the student section, reminds opponents of the home-field advantage.

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The Eagles

In 1959, Georgia Southern University officially became the “Eagles” by a campus vote. In true Georgia Southern fashion, the university decided to go big and house not one, but two American Bald Eagles on campus. The eagles – Freedom and Glory – live in Georgia Southern’s Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center.

FREEDOM’S FLIGHT

Before each home football game you can count on Freedom the Eagle flying high. Freedom’s Flight is one of Southern’s most popular traditions. “Freedom,” our living mascot, takes flight before each home football game and University commencements. The football game officially starts after Freedom launches from high above the field and lands at the endzone to the roar of thousands of Eagle Nation fans!

#GATA

Honoring a Legacy

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Erskine “Erk” Russell, a master motivator, brought football back to life at Georgia Southern University in 1981. To get players riled up before the game, Coach Erk Russell would often head butt his players, bare head to helmet. The act was so intense, he’d usually draw blood in exchange. In 2007 when the Eagle Players Association and Statesboro community leaders commissioned a bronze bust in honor of Erk’s tradition, the group did not know that a new tradition would be born. Today, as Eagles take the field, each player head butts the bust to honor Russell’s legacy.

YELLOW SCHOOL BUSES

Back in 1981, the athletics program wasn’t exactly where it is today in terms of funds. When the football program was resurrected, Coach Erk Russell had a hard time figuring out how the program’s shoestring budget would cover travel to practices and games. Luckily, the Bulloch County Board of Education was willing to strike a deal the University couldn’t refuse: Georgia Southern would only pay one dollar each for two yellow school buses. Today, you can catch these buses rolling through the streets of Statesboro on game day as fans honk and cheer at the players inside.

ONE MORE TIME

In 1986, our Eagles won their second straight national championship. The phrase Erk Russell uttered after this championship stuck to Georgia Southern and was used to amp up the players when the game was on the line. “Hey ladies, hey fellas, hey gentlemen, one more time for the greatest team in America!” -Erk Russell.

BEAUTIFUL EAGLE CREEK

When Georgia Southern resurrected the football program in 1981, traditions and spirit needed resurrection as well. Legendary Head Football Coach Erk Russell created his own, but inspiration came to him in the most unusual of places. Inspired by the gnat-infested drainage ditch that cut across the field between the team’s locker room and practice fields, Russell convinced his players that its stagnant water was actually “Beautiful Eagle Creek,” a source of “magical” waters. Coach would even bring the water to away games and sprinkle it on the field pregame.

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GATA

Coined by Coach Russell, G.A.T.A means to ‘Get After Their Asses.’ However, for the sake of the children, ‘Get After Them Aggressively’ is also acceptable. 21

TICKETING & PARKING GEORGIA SOUTHERN TICKET OFFICE

203 LANIER DRIVE STATESBORO, GA 30458

1 (800) GSU-WINS TICKETS@GEORGIASOUTHERN.EDU OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. MAILING ADDRESS PO BOX 8115 STATESBORO, GA 30460 PAYMENT OPTIONS

GAME DAY TICKET HOURS ticket windows located at respective stadiums FOOTBALL 3 HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF BASEBALL 2 HOURS BEFORE FIRST PITCH BASKETBALL 1 HOUR BEFORE TIPOFF VOLLEYBALL 1 HOUR BEFORE FIRST SERVE

Admission Georgia Southern University Athletics charges admission for football, baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball. Single tickets, season tickets/passes, youth tickets and group rates are available. Admission for all other of Georgia Southern 17 Division I varsity sports is FREE! All season ticket purchases are applied to the Athletic Foundation’s priority points and benefits structure.

TICKETING & STADIUM POLICIES

• All persons above the age of three (3) years old must have a ticket or proper credential to enter athletic events. • Youth tickets are available for ages 4 - 12 and can be purchased on game day at the ticket window; youth tickets are only valid when youth are present at the time of purchase. • Group tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. • All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. • Re-entry to athletic events is not permitted. Those who have left are required to purchase a new ticket to re-enter. • Animals are not allowed in athletic facilities except for certified guide dogs for the disabled. • ADA accommodations are available upon request. • In order to be placed on a waiting list, you must donate at the required donation amount for that section. • Shipping/handling and processing fees are not included in ticket prices. Processing fees vary and are applied to all orders. • No outside food or drink. • No alcohol or tobacco products. • No profanity or vulgar/improper gestures. • No flash photography. • No rough playing. • No throwing of objects of any type onto area of play. • Valid credentials are required for court or field access. • No standing on or over guard rails. • Spectators are subject to bag checks. • No noisemakers (cheer sticks, air horns, etc.). • Follow the Sun Belt Code of Spectator Conduct.

• No chairs are allowed; stadium bleacher seats are the only exception. STUDENTS Admission to all Georgia Southern Athletics games is free for Georgia Southern and East Georgia College students unless the school is hosting conference tournaments or NCAA postseason events. Students must present their Student ID at entry and have paid their Athletic Fee.

GAME TIMES, DATES AND TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Facilities ALLEN E. PAULSON STADIUM 207 LANIER DR. • STATESBORO, GA

Football

AQUATICS CENTER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTER 2687 AKINS BLVD. • STATESBORO, GA

Swimming & Diving

EAGLE FIELD ERK RUSSELL ATHLETIC PARK 1226 MALECKI DR. • STATESBORO, GA

Men’s & Women’s Soccer Track & Field/Cross Country

FOREST HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB 3772 COUNTRY CLUB RD. • STATESBORO, GA

Men’s Golf

GEORGIA SOUTHERN GOLF COURSE 1031 GOLF CLUB RD. • STATESBORO, GA

Women’s Golf

HANNER FIELDHOUSE 590 HERTY DR. • STATESBORO, GA

Men’s & Women’s Basketball Volleyball

J.I. CLEMENTS STADIUM

Sun Belt Conference

Formed in 1976 the Sun Belt Conference quickly rose to the greatest heights of collegiate athletics and the league continues to find itself at the pinnacle of competition as a member of the 10-league alliance of Bowl Championship Series and College Football Playoff. Because of its status as a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision, the Sun Belt Conference has a permanent seat on the NCAA’s 18-member Board of Directors. As a result, the conference has a crucial voice on some of the most pressing issues in college athletics and will always have a role in the implementation of any future NCAA legislation and guidelines.

CODE OF SPECTATOR CONDUCT

It is a principle of the Sun Belt Conference that studentathletes, coaches, athletics, administrators, support groups and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and accountability.

CONFERENCE MEMBERS

2476 SOUTHERN DR. • STATESBORO, GA

Baseball

SOFTBALL COMPLEX 615 FAIR RD. • STATESBORO, GA

Softball

SHOOTING SPORTS EDUCATION CENTER (SSEC) 3271 OLD REGISTER RD. • STATESBORO, GA

Rifle

WALLIS FAMILY TENNIS CENTER 701 FAIR RD. • STATESBORO, GA

Men’s & Women’s Tennis

WINGS

A ticket is more than just admission to a game – to others it’s a thank you or a way to build lifelong memories, reduce stress, inspire dreams and strengthen family relationships. Through the Wings program, Eagle fans, individuals and businesses alike, can now give back to the community by donating season tickets to be redistributed to veterans, underserved youth and charitable organizations. Eagle fans can donate tickets one of three ways: • Purchase season tickets strictly for donation; • purchase single game tickets; or • donate unused tickets for upcoming games. Since the program started in fall 2015, Eagle Nation supported the athletics program and community members by donating nearly 500 tickets. Half of those tickets were to the GoDaddy Bowl in Mobile, Alabama and were donated to the brave men and women in the 81st Force Support Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base in Mobile. To donate your tickets, select Wings Ticket Donation Program as the shipping method when you place your order. And don’t forget - just like any other charitable donation, ticket donations are tax deductible. Being a student-athlete has impacted my life greatly. It has taught me how to deal with adversity on a daily basis, as well as time management and brings the most out of me, physically and mentally, everyday. CHRISTOPHER (C.J.) BRAZIL BASEBALL Marietta, GA Junior: Business (Sun Belt Honor Roll (2014-15) / Commissioner’s List (2013-14) 24

SUITES

Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation offers luxury suites at home football and baseball games. Information regarding football suites can be found on the following page while baseball suite information can be found on page 36. • Georgia Southern University is not responsible for personal items that are stored in the suites. • Suite credentials will be scanned at the gate. No “pass out” or “pass back in” admissions or checks will be given. • Suite credentials must be presented to enter the luxury suite and must be worn at all times. • For any guest who may leave the suite for any reason, their suite credential will be required for re-admission to the suite. • Must be 21+ to drink. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. • Alcoholic beverages are allowed only inside the Luxury Suite. Alcohol is strictly prohibited outside of the Luxury Suites onto the concourse or into the stands. • In accordance with University System of Georgia Board of Regents new policy adopted in March 2014 to make all USG campuses tobacco and smoke-free, Georgia Southern University is now a tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the University policy for details.

Suites at Allen E. Paulson Stadium

AMENITIES

NORTH CONCOURSE

• Season tickets forCLUB Eagle football home games LEVEL 107 106 108 • Private luxury suite for you and your guests 105 109 Luxury Suites at Allen E. Paulson Stadium provide Eagle 110 111 103 104 102 • Option to purchase additional season fans with the ultimate game-day experience with 17 101 luxury suite passes for $100/each spacious suites to choose from. L M K N • IStadiumJchair back seats Eagle Fund members who are a Silver Eagle ($3,000+) or H • Climate-controlled comfort higher are eligible to purchase a suite or be placed on the • Cabinet space for storing personal waiting list. belongings during the game VISI TOR’S BENCH • High definition flat screen TVs with cable Purchase of a Luxury Suite gives you access to all home television and live game feed Eagle Football games and includes your game tickets as • Premium catering for additional fee. Not well as complementary parking passes in the Gold Lot. included in price of luxury suite • Alcoholic beverages permitted and can Suite holders get football season ticket priority points be stocked prior to game day based on their luxury suite, but do not receive priority • Private restroom in the suite points on the total cost of the luxury suite. The cost of the suite is also not valid for a tax deduction.

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LOCATIONS

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DETAILS

• Suites may be stocked with beverages only from WILL 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the dayCALL before the game. For GAME DAY game, you may example, for a Thursday evening TICKET BOOTH stock your suite with beverages from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. For a Saturday game, you may stock your suite with beverages from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. No suite may be stocked on the day of the game. • Vehicles will be allowed on the stadium concourse only during stocking times. No vehicles will be allowed on the concourse on the day of the game.

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CAPACITY

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18 PERSON SUITE

18-25

$15,000

$100

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28 PERSON SUITE

28-34

$25,000

$100

Upper Level

36 PERSON SUITE

36-50

$30,000

$100

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$600

BISHOP CLUB

$1,200

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$1,200

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101-113 (club level)

$1,200

$210

$600

$145

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$45

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$120

$135

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$30

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$40

$17

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$300

$140

28%

$30

$35

$40

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$120

$135

33%

$30

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$40

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$130

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LUXURY SUITES

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1. Family Plan Section. Minimum of 2 tickets must be purchased. 2. Youth tickets (ages 4 - 12) must be purchased on game day with youth present. Youth tickets are for Field of Dream access only and do not include reserved seats. Children ages 3 and under are free. 3. Premium games differ from year to year. Visit GSEagles.com/GameDay to see list of current premium games. 4. Group rates are offered to groups with 25 or more people and must be purchased prior to game day. 5. Full-time Georgia Southern students with paid athletic-fees get in free with a valid Eagle ID. 6. Full-time Georgia Southern students with paid athletic-fees with a valid Eagle ID can purchase one Buddy Ticket per game. 7. Minimum donation requirement covers up to 4 season football tickets. Additional tickets require an additional prorated donation.

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Bathrooms

Not Applicable

NEW THIS YEAR

Expanded Club Level New to Fall 2016, Eagle Football fans will have the opportunity to purchase the currently sold out Club Level as it will expand to include Sections 101-113. The minimum donation, Bronze Eagle ($1,200+), will be required for these sections. Club Level includes complimentary beverages. There are no age requirements, but patrons must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Parking

R ESERVED PAR KI N G O PTI O N S

Parking is available at on-campus at the Fielding D. Russell Union, Performing Arts Center (PAC) and the Ceramic & Sculpture Building. On Saturday games these lots will open at 8 a.m. and are first come, first served.

GOLD LOT

RESERVED PARKING

PARKING FEE

Eagle Fund donors are eligible to purchase a reserved parking spot for football games at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

PEACH LOT MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL

Bronze Eagles ($1,200-$2,999) and above are able to purchase additional parking. The cost of each additional parking pass is the minimum donation level required for the desired lot plus the required parking fee amount.

MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL

RESERVED ADA

Donor parking includes an option for ADA spaces. A state-issued ADA hang-tag must be registered with the Athletic Foundation. ADA parking for non-donors is available on campus.

TRANSPORTATION

LOCATION PARKING FEE LOCATION

$110 $600-$1,199 (Bald Eagle) 6 rows of parking located in the middle of the grass area behind the Blue Lot.

BROWN LOT PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

$110 $300-$599 (Eagle) First 3 rows in the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) lot off of Akins Blvd., closest to the pond.

RED LOT PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

$110 $120-$299 (Young Alumni/True Blue) Last 4 rows in the RAC lot closest to the building and the pool/sand volleyball areas.

ADA LOT1 PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

$110 $300-$599 (Eagle) Cowart Building Athletic Foundation and ticket office parking lot located off of Lanier Dr.

R ESERVED RV PAR KI N G O PTI O N S PINK LOT

SHUTTLE STOPS

GREEN LOT

PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

$510 $1,200-$2,999 (Bronze Eagle) RV spaces along the north side of Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Malecki Dr. $510 $1,200-$2,999 (Bronze Eagle) RV spaces at the back of the grass lot behind the Yellow Lot near Eagle Field

ORANGE LOT PARKING FEE MINIMUM DONOR LEVEL LOCATION

$110 $1,200-$2,999 (Bronze Eagle) The first 6 rows of grass parking located closest to the Gene Bishop Field House.

YELLOW LOT

Game day shuttles, all of which are handicap accessible, begin running 2.5 hours prior to kickoff and stop running an hour after the conclusion of the game. • Allen E. Paulson Stadium, off of Malecki Dr. near Gate 14. • Across from the RAC on Akins Blvd. • At the PAC on the corner of Forest Dr. and Plant Dr. • In front of Russell Union off of Forest Dr.

$110 $1,200-$2,999 (Bronze Eagle) One row of grass parking off of Lanier Drive on the “South Stands” side of the stadium.

BLUE LOT

Parking fees cover entire football season. All donor parking spots are reserved spots, are numbered and assigned to individual donors and are allocated using priority points.

For example, 2 yellow lot parking spots would require a total donation of $1,800 ($1,200 initial requirement + $600 yellow lot donation on additional spot = $1,800).

$110 $1,200-$2,999 (Bronze Eagle) On the south side of Allen E. Paulson Stadium off of Lanier Drive.

$510 $600-$1,199 (Bald Eagle) Two rows in the middle of the RAC parking lot off of Akins Blvd.

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WILL CALL & GAME DAY TICKET BOOTH

FOUNDATION & TICKET OFFICE

20’

40’

80’

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HANNER FIELDHOUSE MAIN ENTRANCE

TICKETS

Hanner Fieldhouse

59 0 H E R T Y D R . • STAT E S B O R O, G A CAPACITY: 4,325 SURFACE: Maplewood

Ticket windows open 1 hours before first serve 30

General admission

TICKETS

PARKING

VOLLEYB ALL

WILL CALL & P L AY E R G U E S T S

K J I H G F E D C B A

PRESS BOX

H G F E D C B A

VISITOR’S BENCH

Courtside Seating

SCORING

MEDIA

E AGLES’ BENCH

Courtside Seating

Volleyball Ticket information SAVINGS

SECTION

MINIMUM DONATION

SEASON TICKET

SEASON VS. SINGLE

GENERAL ADMISSION

$20

YOUTH 1 (ages 4-12)

STUDENT SECTION 3

SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES

GROUP TICKET2

DETAILS

prior

game day

420%

1. Youth tickets must be purchased on game day with youth present. 2. Group rates are offered to groups with 25 or more people and must be purchased prior to game day. 3. Full-time Georgia Southern students with paid athletic-fees get in free with a valid Eagle ID.

VO LLE YBALL PAR KI N G

B BS

LEGEND

BS Bucket Seat B Bench Seat

Wheelchair Accessible

Not Applicable

Tickets

to HWY 301

The ticket window at Hanner Fieldhouse opens 1 hour before the first serve.

PI TT M O O RE ROA D

Parking Iron Works

Brannen Hall

M AR VI N AV EN UE FREE PARKING

FREE PARKING Wallis Family Tennis Center

Sanford Hall

Cone Hall

CATH E R IN E AV E N U E

H E RT Y DR I V E

to the Fielding D. Russell Union

FREE PARKING

D R IV H E R N ir c le S O UwTe e th e a rt C

FREE PARKING

Hollis Building

Rosenwald Building

Parking is free and first come, first served.

Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Building

J.I. Clements Stadium

to I-16 via HWY 67

STUDENT ENTRANCE

Hanner Fieldhouse

59 0 H E R T Y D R . • STAT E S B O R O, G A CAPACITY: 4,325 SURFACE: Maplewood

Ticket windows open 1 hours before tipoff 32

General admission

HANNER FIELDHOUSE MAIN ENTRANCE

PARKING

BASKETBALL

WILL CALL & P L AY E R G U E S T S

K J I H G F E D C B A

PRESS BOX

H G F E D C B A

VISITOR’S BENCH

SCORING

E AGLES’ BENCH

COURTSIDE SEATING

MEDIA

COURTSIDE SEATING

Basketball Ticket information SECTION COURTSIDE

SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES

SAVINGS

MINIMUM DONATION

SEASON TICKET

SEASON VS. SINGLE

$1,200

$400

A-E 1-6

STANDARD

GROUP TICKETS3

PREMIUM

STANDARD PREMIUM2

DETAILS

prior

game day

prior

game day

$150

202%

$15

$20

$252

$120

319%

$12

$15

$202

BS B

GENERAL ADMISSION

$90

376%

$12

$15

$53

YOUTH 1 (ages 4-12)

STUDENT SECTION 4

1. Youth tickets must be purchased on game day with youth present. Youth tickets are for General Admission only and do not include reserved seats. 2. Premium games differ from year to year. Visit GSEagles.com/GameDay to see list of current premium games. 3. Group rates are offered to groups with 25 or more people and must be purchased prior to game day. 4. Full-time Georgia Southern students with paid athletic-fees get in free with a valid Eagle ID.

LEGEND

BS Bucket Seat B Bench Seat SB Seat with Back

Wheelchair Accessible

Not Applicable

PAR KI N G

Tickets

to HWY 301

The ticket window at Hanner Fieldhouse opens 1 hour before tipoff.

PI TT M O O RE ROAD

J.I. Clements Stadium

M AR VI N AV EN UE

Iron Works

Brannen Hall

Wallis Family Tennis Center

Cone Hall

CATH ER IN E AV EN U E

H E RT Y DR I V E

to the Fielding D. Russell Union

D R IV H E R N ir c le S O UwTe e th e a rt C

FREE PARKING

All seating is General Admission for Women's Basketball.

Parking

DONOR PARKING

Hollis Building

Rosenwald Building

Georgia Southern University Faculty and Staff receive a $10 discount on season tickets with their Eagle ID.

FREE PARKING

Sanford Hall

Season tickets include both men’s and women’s basketball games.

Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Building

to I-16 via HWY 67

Eagle Fund donors who purchase season tickets to basketball will receive a complimentary reserved parking pass. All other parking is free. Both reserved and free parking are first come, first served. 33

HANNER FIELDHOUSE

T U F G H

530 bucket seats/2,470 stadium bench seats Grass

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J.I. Clements Stadium

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Ticket windows open 2 hours before first pitch.

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Wiggins Building

Baseball Ticket information MINIMUM SEASON SAVINGS VS. DONATION TICKET SEASON SINGLE

SECTION

SINGLE GAME TICKET PRICES STANDARD

PREMIUM2

GROUP TICKETS3

DETAILS

prior

game day

prior

game day

25+ PEOPLE

RESERVED

$120

320%

$10

$12

$15

RESERVED + BULLPEN CLUB

$320

$30

$32

$35

$100

318%

$10

$12

GENERAL ADMISSION

BS B B

GENERAL ADMISSION + BULLPEN CLUB

$300

$28

$30

$32

15- GAME FLEX PLAN

$75

YOUTH 1 (ages 4-12)

STUDENT SECTION 4

1. Youth tickets (ages 4 - 12) must be purchased on game day with youth present. Youth tickets are for General Admission only and do not include reserved seats. Ages 3 and under are free. 2. Premium games differ from year to year. Visit GSEagles.com/GameDay to see list of current premium games. 3. Group rates are offered to groups with 25 or more people and must be purchased prior to game day. 4. Full-time Georgia Southern students with paid athletic-fees get in free with a valid Eagle ID.

BASEBALL PAR KI N G PI TT M O O RE ROA D

FREE PARKING

Wallis Family Tennis Center

Sanford Hall

Cone Hall

Parking CATH E R IN E AV E N U E

H E RT Y DR I V E

to the Fielding D. Russell Union

FREE PARKING

Parking is free and first come, first served. Eagle fans park at their own risk. Georgia Southern University is not responsible for damage caused by foul balls.

FREE PARKING

Hollis Building

Rosenwald Building

Not Applicable

D R IV H E R N ir c le S O UwTe e th e a rt C

Hanner Fieldhouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Flex Plan tickets are to use at any home game, except for premium games. The flexible ticket plan allows ticket holders to use one ticket for fifteen games, or multiple tickets per game.

FREE PARKING

Bench Seat

FLEX PLAN

M AR VI N AV EN UE

Iron Works

Brannen Hall

Tickets

to HWY 301

Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Building

LEGEND BS Bucket Seat

to I-16 via HWY 67

35 HANNER FIELDHOUSE

Bullpen Club

BULLPEN CLUB DETAILS

The Bullpen Club is a luxury experience during Eagle Baseball games at J.I. Clements Stadium. The club provides members complimentary food and beverages and reserved areas with some of the best views of the stadium both indoor and outdoor.

ADMISSION

• Can be added onto already purchased tickets • Can be purchased for the season or for single games

• • • • •

Located in the Wiggins Building at J.I. Clements Stadium Indoor seating and outdoor balcony. Indoor and outdoor flatscreen TVs with live game video/radio feed and cable Complimentary snacks and beverages provided Complimentary beer and wine is served until the bottom of the 7th inning (must be 21+ to drink with a valid ID)

BULLPEN CLUB HOURS

BULLPEN CLUB REQUIREMENTS

• Open for all Friday, Saturday and premium games • Opens 30 minutes before first pitch • Closes at the conclusion of the game

LUXURY Suites at J.I. Clements Stadium

R ATES

• Must have a 2016 Eagle Baseball game or season ticket • Must have paid Bullpen Club admission to enter

Suites must be stocked no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch. Rentals are first come, first served and require a payment to reserve.

RATE

# OF

ADDITIONAL PASSES

STANDARD PREMIUM PASSES # AVAILABLE PRICE PER

SUITE

Suites at J.I. Clements Stadium can be rented per game and are available to all Eagle Baseball fans. Fans who choose to rent a suite at the stadium are able to stock the suites with their own food and beverages. Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but renters must abide by state drinking laws.

VIP

$700

$1,000

up to 13

$25

27-40

CHAMPION’S

$500

$700

up to 15

$20

25-40

GATA

$500

$700

up to 5

$25

20-25

HAIL SOUTHERN

$150

$250

up to 4

$25

6 - 10

LOCATIONS FIRST LEVEL SUITES

SUITE KITCHEN

SECOND LEVEL SUITES

Tickets & Will Call

Champion’s Suite Hail Southern GATA

Baseball Field

CAPACITY

VIP

SUITE DETAILS VIP SUITE The VIP Suite is one of our most popular suites at J.I. Clements Stadium. SUITE DETAILS • • • • • • • •

Located on the second level 27 bucket seats overlooking J.I Clements Stadium 27 suite passes include game tickets Suite holders are responsible for providing their own food and beverage (must be 21 or older to consume alcohol) Private bathrooms located outside of the suite Elevator access to suite if needed Live video/radio feed and cable Up to 13 additional passes available for $25/each

CHAMPION’S SUITE 1 The Champion’s Suite is located on the main concourse of J.I. Clements Stadium and is perfect place to host a party, meeting, birthday or special event during an Eagle Baseball game! SUITE DETAILS: • 25 suite passes includes game tickets • Live video/radio feed and cable • Suite holders are responsible for providing their own food and beverage (must be 21 or older to consume alcohol) • Up to 15 additional passes available for $20/each

GATA SUITE Get after this luxury suite overlooking J.I. Clements Stadium! SUITE DETAILS: • 20 suite passes includes game tickets • Live video/radio feed and cable • Suite holders are responsible for providing their own food and beverage (must be 21 or older to consume alcohol) • Private bathrooms located outside of the suite • Elevator access to suite if needed • Up to 5 additional passes available for $25/each HAIL SOUTHERN SUITE Perfect for a small group wanting a private view of Eagle Baseball in luxury fashion. SUITE DETAILS: • 6 suite passes includes game tickets • Live video/radio feed and cable • Suite holders are responsible for providing their own food and beverage (must be 21 or older to consume alcohol) • Private bathrooms located outside of the suite • Elevator access to suite if needed • Up to 4 additional passes available for $25/each

1. During Friday, Saturday and premium games, the Athletic Foundation’s Champion’s Pregame Social is held in the Champion’s Suite. The Social ends 15 minutes before first pitch. Suite holders who rent the Champion’s Suite on Friday and Saturday games will have access to the suite as soon the pregame social has closed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Foundation What is the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation? The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation (GSUAF) is the fundraising arm of Georgia Southern Athletics. The mission of the GSUAF is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University. Why is the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation important? Private support is essential to the success of Georgia Southern’s intercollegiate athletic program. Georgia Southern currently has over 386 student-athletes in 17 varsity sports representing the university academically and athletically. The financial support provided by GSUAF donors allows us to offer athletic scholarships to the most talented student-athletes and maintain top-notch athletic facilities. With the help from generous donors, the GSUAF is ensuring our legacy continues for the next generation of student-athletes. How do I become a member of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation? Anyone interested in supporting student-athletes at Georgia Southern may simply donate online at gseagles.com/ foundation or contact us to make a pledge 1-800-GSU-WINS.

Does the GSUAF have a matching gift program? Yes. Many GSUAF donors or their spouses are employed by companies that will match cash gifts to charitable organizations. Please check with the HR Department of your company to see if corporate matching is one of your benefits. To obtain a matching grant, please follow the procedures outlined by your company when making your request. All matching funds are credited to the donor’s account, and receive the same GSUAF point credit as if the funds came directly from the donor. Any money you donate to the GSUAF can be requested for matching, and we generally will apply the match to wherever the original donation was made. What is the Priority Points Program? Priority points provide an equitable method of allocating Athletic Foundation Benefits that exist in limited quantities. The benefits of supporting athletics through the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation will be fairly distributed among donors based on: amount of gifts, length of membership, number of season tickets purchased and other factors. The priority point system’s purpose is to offer fair access to high-demand and low-supply benefits for our faithful Eagle supporters. What is the best way to increase my Priority Point Standing? Increasing your annual giving level and season ticket purchases are great ways to increase your Priority Point standing.

Does my gift make a difference? Yes. When you contribute to the Eagle Fund, your donation goes to support scholarship opportunities for Georgia Southern student-athletes. Every gift, no matter the amount, brings us closer to meeting the total scholarship costs for our dedicated Georgia Southern student-athletes.

Will my donation cover both tickets and parking? Yes, your donation covers both season tickets and parking. Your minimum donation requirement is determined by location of your season tickets and parking and will reflect the greater donation requirement. For example, if you have a parking spot in the Blue Lot ($1,200 Level) and seats in Section D ($600 Level) your required donation would be $1,200.

Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes. If your contribution includes an option to purchase tickets and parking, 80% of your donation is tax deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual gift, you must decline your rights to receive benefits at the time you make your gift. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority are 100% tax deductible. Only the individual or company making the gift is eligible to receive the tax deduction. GSUAF donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

How many Season Tickets does my Eagle Fund donation allow me to purchase? Your initial donation allows you the opportunity to purchase up to four season tickets. Each additional ticket after four would require a prorated donation. The prorated donation requirement is to make seat purchases a fair/equitable process for all of our donors/fans. Each prorated donation amount is one-fourth of the minimum donation requirement for each section.

Ticketing

General Ticket and Account Information What is the age limit for my child to get in free? Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge, provided they sit on your lap. Children 4 years of age and over require a ticket to the game. Youth Tickets Youth tickets are available only on game day and the child(ren) be present in order to purchase the ticket. Youth tickets are for general admission sections only. Children ages 4 - 12 are eligible for youth tickets. For football only, you tickets gives children access to the Field of Dreams inside of Allen E. Paulson Stadium. These tickets can only be purchased the day of the game (these tickets do not get your child a seat in the stadium). What are accessibility options for guests with disabilities? In accordance with federal ADA requirements, easy access and wheelchair seating options are available on both a season and single game basis by request. What time do doors/gates open? Ticket windows and gates open depending on the sport. Find the exact times on page 22.

May I return tickets purchased from the Georgia Southern Athletic Ticket Office? All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Georgia Southern University reserves the right to change game times, dates or locations with no refunds. What are the operating hours for the Georgia Southern Athletic Ticket Office? We are open from Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. On game day for football, the main ticket office in the Cowart Building and the ticket office at Paulson Stadium opens three hours before the start of the game. On game day for men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball, the ticket windows at Hanner Fieldhouse open one hour prior to tipoff. On game day for baseball, the ticket windows at J. I. Clements Stadium open two hours prior to the first pitch. I do not know my GSEagles.com account password or I am locked out of my account. Please contact the ticket office by emailing tickets@ georgiasouthern.edu to get your password reset/account unlocked. What is the policy of allocating and limit on away game tickets? The process of allocating tickets is based on your priority points. The quantity of tickets you are eligible to purchase is based on your annual giving level. The availability and location of the tickets is determined by the opposing school.

I can’t find my tickets, what do I do? Customers who have purchased tickets through the ticket office may call (800) GSU-WINS to request a reprint of their tickets. Only the primary account holder may request their tickets to be reprinted. What kinds of payment do you accept? The ticket office accepts cash, check (season tickets only), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express.

COMPLIANCE

The NCAA holds the Georgia Southern University accountable for the actions of its boosters. This brochure is intended to assist you in your efforts to ensure that the Georgia Southern tradition of fair play, academic excellence and athletic success continues. To preserve the Georgia Southern tradition, we must always seek the highest standard of ethical conduct.

B O O ST E R D E F I N E D An individual is a representative of Georgia Southern athletics interests, commonly known as a “booster,” if the individual meets any of the following conditions: • The individual is a member of any agency or organization that promotes Georgia Southern athletics program. • The individual has made a financial contribution to Georgia Southern athletics or its booster organizations. • The individual has assisted in the recruitment of prospects for Georgia Southern. • The individual has provided benefits (e.g., jobs, occasional meals) to enrolled student-athletes. • The individual has purchased season tickets for any Georgia Southern athletics program. • The individual has ever, in any way, promoted the athletics program at Georgia Southern. Once and individual or organization become a booster, the individual or organization retains that identity indefinitely. W H AT D O E S IT M E A N TO B E A B O O ST E R ? Boosters are subject to specific restrictions under NCAA rules. Among other things, boosters are prohibited from doing the following: • Providing any extra benefits to current or prospective student-athletes or their families or friends. • As a reminder, and extra benefit is any benefit not expressly permitted by NCAA rules and includes meals, transportation, • Contacting prospective student-athletes or their parents for the purpose of recruiting. • Paying a current or prospective student-athlete to appear at an event or speaking engagement. • Employing student-athletes unless (a) the employment has been approved by Compliance Services Office, (b) the student-athlete is paid only for work actually performed; and (c) the student-athlete is paid consistent with the going rate for similar services and receives only those benefits provided to similarly situated employees. • Arranging for a prospect, a Georgia Southern student-athlete or their family to receive benefits such as money, financial assistance, transportation or entertainment.

REFER •AN • EAGLE

Y E S ! I WA N T TO S U P P O RT ST U D E NT-AT H LE T E SC H O L A R S H I P S ! NEW DONOR NAME (if business, please list contact person and business name) ADDRESS CITY ZIP PRIMARY PHONE SECONDARY PHONE

EAGLE FUND GIVING LEVELS

TRUE BLUE

$120-$299

EAGLE

$300-$599

BALD EAGLE

$600-$1,199

BRONZE EAGLE

$1,200-$2,999

SILVER EAGLE

$3,000-$5,999

GOLD EAGLE

$6,000-$11,999

PLATINUM EAGLE

$12,000+

CHAMPION SOCIETY1

$50,000

MAIL TO

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION PO BOX 8115 Statesboro, GA 30460

1 (800) GSU-WINS GSEagles.com/Foundation

PLEDGE

ANNUAL FUND

EMAIL ADDRESS NAME(S) AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN EAGLE FUND MEMBERSHIP LISTING Please do not include name in Eagle Fund membership listing

Visa

Check made payable to the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation (GSUAF) CHECK NUMBER

$120-$299

EAGLE

$300-$599

BALD EAGLE

$600-$1,199

BRONZE EAGLE

$1,200-$2,999

SILVER EAGLE

$3,000-$5,999

$ AMOUNT DUE My company will match my gift; a completed matching gift form is enclosed.

All pledges must be paid in full by June 30 to receive any football season tickets and parking and/or member benefits.

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD 1 time payment

7 month payments

CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

2 month payments

8 month payments

3 month payments

9 month payments

SIGNATURE

4 month payments

10 month payments

5 month payments

11 month payments

REFERRING EAGLE

6 month payments

12 month payments

(required for campaign prizes / priority point credit)

GSUAF MEMBER NAME PHONE NUMBER

Y E S ! I WA N T TO S U P P O RT ST U D E NT-AT H LE T E SC H O L A R S H I P S ! DONOR NAME (if business, please list contact person and business name)

PRIMARY PHONE SECONDARY PHONE

TRUE BLUE

$ AMOUNT ENCLOSED

If you will owe a portion of your pledge after this payment is made, please specify your desired payment schedule (through June 30, annually). Please select the type of payment plan below.

American Express

ADDRESS CITY ZIP

EAGLE FUND GIVING LEVELS

$ AMOUNT PLEDGED

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

PAYMENT INFORMATION Mastercard

PLEDGE INFORMATION

EMAIL ADDRESS NAME(S) AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN EAGLE FUND MEMBERSHIP LISTING

PAYMENT INFORMATION Visa

$ AMOUNT PLEDGED $ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ AMOUNT DUE My company will match my gift; a completed matching gift form is enclosed.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE If you will owe a portion of your pledge after this payment is made, please specify your desired payment schedule (through June 30, annually). Please select the type of payment plan below.

Please do not include name in Eagle Fund membership listing

Mastercard

PLEDGE INFORMATION

American Express

All pledges must be paid in full by June 30 to receive any football season tickets and parking and/or member benefits.

GOLD EAGLE

$6,000-$11,999

Check made payable to the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation (GSUAF) CHECK NUMBER

1 time payment

7 month payments

PLATINUM EAGLE

$12,000+

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD

2 month payments

8 month payments

CHAMPION SOCIETY1

$50,000

3 month payments

9 month payments

CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

4 month payments

10 month payments

5 month payments

11 month payments

SIGNATURE

6 month payments

12 month payments

MAIL TO

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION PO BOX 8115 Statesboro, GA 30460

1 (800) GSU-WINS GSEagles.com/Foundation

ALLOCATION

MORE INFORMATION

Check any selections you wish to know more about and Foundation Representative will contact you. Endowments

Capital Gifts

Coach's Continuity

Planned Gifts

Sports Specific Giving

Please allocate my donation to the following account: Eagle Fund

Coach's Continuity

Sports Specific Giving

CONTACT

Opened in June 2000, the Troy A. and Mozelle Cowart Building serves as the headquarters for the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation and Athletics Ticket Office. The office is open Monday though Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1(800)GSU-WINS LOCATION

AT H LE T I C FO U N DAT I O N GSEagles.com/Foundation AthleticFoundation@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

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PERSONNEL

TOM KLEINLEIN

Director of Athletics

TREVON MCCARY-GLENN

Assistant Ticket Manager Sales & Fan Experience

KEVIN BOSTIAN

FRANK HOOK

JUSTIN CALLAWAY

Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development

Director of Special Projects

Regional Development Director

SALLY SCOTT

SUSAN SHIFLEY

STEPHANIE ARENDS NEAL

Regional Development Director

Donor Records

Director of Marketing & Communications

DAVID CUTLER

Director of Ticket Operations

JAMERSON WILSON

Assistant Ticket Manager Premium & Group Sales