Austin Peay Monocle Society Brochure by APSU Sports-Information

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MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS This past year featured great things. Great wins. Great leaps forward in all corners of the athletics department. Great change. Our student-athletes have been successful on and off the field of competition, thanks in no small part to your support. Many of you have been fortunate enough to be front-and-center for some of our greatest successes. Those moments have brought you joy, and your presence has not gone unnoticed by our student-athletes. After being named Director of Athletics in July of 2018 I spoke to our supporters about two very important ideas. One being the “Total Gov Concept.” Our goal is to develop champions not only in athletics and academics, but also to set our student-athletes up for success following graduation. Upon my arrival to Austin Peay I saw a need to provide a higher level of support to our student-athletes to adequately develop the “Total Gov”. As our Govs compete and give 100% on the field, we ask that you give 100% back to our student-athletes. Your financial support through the Monocle Society allows our student-athletes the opportunity to earn a degree and compete at the highest level. Every donation makes a difference in our effort to become the premier athletics department in the OVC and provide the best student-athlete experience possible. Your gifts provide summer scholarships, student-athlete nutrition, and enhances the recruiting and travel budgets for all 16 sports. More specifically, your support through the Monocle Society will allow us to provide the “Total Gov” experience for our student-athletes. In addition to speaking to our supporters about the “Total Gov Concept,” I also spoke about charging forward like the bull does when he sees red. I encouraged our staff members, supporters, and student-athletes to “see red”. I likened us to the bull, who is resilient, aggressive, and tough. The bull sees red and charges forward with singular focus. Our singular focus is to help provide our student-athletes with the tools they need for success. By “seeing red” and charging forward relentlessly, we can achieve our common goal of winning conference championships and competing on a national stage while uplifting the community by providing productive and well prepared graduates and citizens.

We highly encourage you to take the time to review the Monocle Society information presented in this brochure. We are committed to providing all of our student-athletes, as well as our supporters, with the best possible experience. Your gifts allow us to continue to build on the successful foundation Austin Peay Athletics has developed while also continuing to pursue a higher level of athletic and academic excellence. The newlyestablished Monocle Society is absolutely critical in our quest to be one of the top athletics departments in the country.

Gerald Harrison Director of Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Dates and Deadlines ��5 Monocle Society Mission �� 7 Annual Investment of a Gov Student-Athlete.................................................................................................9 Help Us Close the Gap ��10 Membership Levels and Benefits �� 11 Sport Specific Funds of Excellence �� 13 Capital Projects �� 13 Endowment Giving �� 15 Planned Giving �� 15 Football: Seating, Season & Parking Information........................................................................................17 Basketball: Seating, Season & Parking Information �� 19 Baseball: Seating, Season & Parking Information �� 21 General FAQs �� 22 Ways to Make Your Gift........................................................................................................................................ 23 Refer a Gov................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Meet the Staff �� 24

KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

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Opportunity to purchase Tailgate Season Passes (as available) Monocle Society Annual Event Invite Football preferred parking (as available)

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Basketball preferred parking (as available with season ticket purchase) VIPeay Hoops purchase access (as available)

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MONOCLE SOCIETY MISSION The Monocle Society was created in 2019 to serve as the official annual fundraising arm for Austin Peay State University Athletics. Monocle, which is a single eyeglass and prominent in the Governor logo, resonates with our singular purpose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to secure financial resources in an effort to provide the best athletic and academic experience for our student-athletes. While the landscape of intercollegiate athletics is ever changing and costs continue to rise, our main focus on an annual basis will be to enhance the experience for all 350 student-athletes. Supporters of the Monocle Society can take pride knowing their support will have a direct impact on student-athletes across all of our 16 NCAA Division I teams. Our teams require championship resources to win conference championships as we strive to be the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the Ohio Valley Conference annually.

ANNUAL INVESTMENT OF A GOV STUDENT-ATHLETE

HELP US CLOSE THE GAP As we endeavor to compete for OVC championships annually, we need the resources to help us get to a championship level. The information below shows where our athletic department ranks amongst conference member institutions along with schools on whose level we aspire to reach. OVC CONFERENCE ATHLETIC BUDGETS $9,243,717

12th

$9,385,693

11th 10th

$10,947,104 $11,152,478

9th

$11,500,062

8th 7th

$12,300,432

6th

$12,627,774 $13,868,893

APSU 4th

$13,956,299 $15,137,139

3rd

$15,400,099

2nd

$16,927,037

1st

BUDGET INFORMATION BASED ON 2017-18 NUMBERS

ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $

James Madison University

Middle Tennessee

Western Kentucky

APSU

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS Membership in the Monocle Society has its benefits. In the chart below, benefits indicated with a Monocle Society logo are available for any annual gift at the specified level. All gifts made to the Monocle Society are 100% tax deductible †. Giving Level

Monocle Society Gift

Monocle Society Annual Event Invite

Access to purchase Football tailgate season Passes%

Access to purchase Football Preferred parking%*

Governor

$15,000+

Lieutenant Governor

$10,000

Cabinet Member

$5,000

Champion

$2,500

Black Tie

$1,000

Monocle

$500

Red Coat

$100

Access to purchase Basketball Preferred parking%*

Access to purchase VIPeay Hoops%

ESPEAY’s Invite & QB Club Membership

Exclusive Invitations to VIP Events (dinner with AD/ Coaches, etc.)

%Based on Availability *Football parking will be provided in the Fortera Stadium lot. Basketball parking will be assigned per giving level, and based on availability. Champions will be in located in top lot off Robb Avenue nearest Admin Office Entrance, BlackTie will be located in Robb Avenue Lot adjacent to Admin Lot Parking, and Monocle Parking will be in located in former media lot. Season ticket purchases are required for parking privileges. †Please consult with your tax advisor regarding specific tax information about your gift to the Monocle Society.

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SPORT SPECIFIC FUNDS OF EXCELLENCE Giving to a sport specific Fund of Excellence is an outstanding way to directly contribute to the sport team of your choice. Fund of Excellence gifts help to support vital needs such as enhancing teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; regular and post season travel, state-of-theart equipment, nutrition, and recovery programs. Each year, coaches will identify special projects that are typically outside of their annual operating budget. Gifts start at $5,000 a year for 5 years or a major gift of $25,000 and above. Recent gifts went to complete projects such as locker room renovations, practice facility upgrades, special game uniforms, and various sport specific equipment items.

CAPITAL PROJECTS There is a facilities arms race in college athletics, and Austin Peay must continue to invest in capital projects to compete with our rival peers year in and year out for elite studentathletes. To accomplish this, we must modernize our current athletic facilities and make a commitment to enhancing our competition venues. Philanthropic gifts above and beyond Monocle Society support make it possible to provide a great experience for both student-athletes and supporters of Austin Peay Athletics. Making a significant gift to a capital project can instantly transform our future and will impact the Governor Athletics experience. For more information and how to contribute, please call Jordan Harmon, the Director of Athletic Development, at 931-221-6357.

ENDOWMENT GIVING An endowment is a powerful way to show your support to Austin Peay Athletics. Your gift cements a legacy that will benefit Governor student-athletes well after the last whistle is blown. Endowment-level gifts ranging from $25,000 to $100,000+ provide much needed long term support for our athletic programs by funding scholarships and supplying additional operating support. Athletics Operating Fund Fully Endowed Athletics Scholarship Named Restricted Athletics Scholarship Named Unrestricted Athletics Scholarship

$100,000+ $50,000 $25,000 $25,000

PLANNED GIVING Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to plan ahead. Deferred gifts to Austin Peay Athletics can help lay the foundation for our future. Planned gifts are an excellent way to leave a legacy that will benefit Governors athletics for generations to come. As we build for the future, help us to create a roadmap for success. For more information on estate planning, please contact Jordan Harmon, the Director of Athletic Development at 931-221-6357.

GRAPHIC

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FOOTBALL PREMIUM SEATING FORTERA STADIUM SUITE LEVEL Game day suites inside Fortera Stadium offer the best premium experience to watch Governors Football. Thirteen luxury suites sit atop of Fortera Stadium and include enhanced game day amenities such as private restrooms, individual chairback padded seats, air conditioning, cable tv, and access to purchase premium food and adult beverages. ECHO POWER CLUB LEVEL The ECHO Power Club Level is an exciting way to watch football in a climate-controlled club area with private restrooms, HD TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, complimentary premium buffet and soft drinks. The Echo Power Club level is unique in offering both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great way to enjoy football game days at Fortera Stadium. ENDZONE SUITES Five Austin Peay-themed boxLIFE suites are situated in the north end zone of Fortera Stadium. This premium game day opportunity is as close to game action as you can get without wearing a helmet! Endzone Suite amenities include cable tv, private grill, couch and padded stools, along with the opportunity to bring in your own food and adult beverages. Want a better view? The rooftop of the Endzone Suites offer an excellent view of in-game action. VIPEAY ENDZONE EXPERIENCE The VIPeay Endzone Experience offers a field-level hybrid tailgate/club premium food and adult beverage experience for Austin Peay football fans. This tented premium area - unique in the Ohio Valley Conference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; offers televisions, high top tables, and various games to offer an awesome place to watch football and cheer on the Govs.

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS For more information regarding pricing, availability, and seating call 931-221-PEAY (7329) or visit www. letsgopeay.com/buytickets.

MONOCLE SOCIETY FOOTBALL PARKING Monocle Society Parking for football will be provided in the Fortera Stadium Lot on gameday. Season-long parking passes can be purchased for $25. You must be a current Monocle Society member and season ticket holder to purchase football parking. Monocle Society parking is based on availability and is not guaranteed.

BASKETBALL PREMIUM INFORMATION VIPEAY HOOPS EXPERIENCE Located on the 3rd floor inside the Dunn Center, the VIPeay Hoops Experience is an exclusive opportunity where supporters of Governors athletics can enjoy an enhanced gameday experience which includes premium food, soft drinks, adult beverages, and televisions to watch hoops action around the country in a relaxed atmosphere. VIPeay Hoops is available as a premium gameday experience at the Dunn Center for Black Tie Monocle Society members and above.

BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION For more information regarding pricing, availability, and seating call 931-221-PEAY (7329) or visit www. letsgopeay.com/buytickets.

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MONOCLE SOCIETY BASKETBALL PARKING Monocle Society parking for basketball will be assigned per giving level and provided in various lots behind the Dunn Center. Season-long parking passes are $35 and are subject to availability. Monocle Society members with season tickets will be allowed to enter the Dunn Center through the Top Hat premium entrance on game day. MONOCLE SOCIET Y PREFERRED PARKING

BASEBALL PREMIUM INFORMATION BOXLIFE SUITE RENTALS Located on the main concourse of Raymond C. Hand Park, three boxLIFE suites provide a premium baseball game day experience for Governors baseball fans. Baseball suite amenities include cable tv, private grill, couch and padded stools, along with the opportunity to bring in your own adult beverages. This experience is one of a kind and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found at any other ballpark in the country. Full Season Weekend Series Single Game (Weekend) Single Game (Mid-week)

BASEBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION For more information regarding pricing, availability, and seating call 931-221-PEAY (7329) or visit www.letsgopeay.com/ buytickets.

$5,000 $1,000 $400 $300

GENERAL FAQS WHO CAN JOIN THE MONOCLE SOCIETY? Monocle Society membership is available to all Governors fans and supporters. You do not have to be an Austin Peay graduate or former student-athlete to join. IS MY DONATION REFUNDABLE? Donations and ticket purchases are non-refundable. ARE GIVING PLANS AVAILABLE? Yes, please contact Jordan Harmon with University Advancement at 931-221-7127. HOW ARE SEASON TICKET AND PARKING REQUESTS ALLOCATED? Ticket and parking requests are allocated based on giving level and availability. Your gift to the Monocle Society does not guarantee you parking or a specific season ticket location. Please remember to refer to the key dates page in this booklet to reference the deadlines regarding ticket and parking allocations processes. IS MY GIFT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE? Gifts to the Monocle Society that do not include a ticket purchase are 100% tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor for information regarding tax deductibility of your gift to the Monocle Society. DO I HAVE TO BE A SEASON TICKET HOLDER TO BE A MONOCLE SOCIETY MEMBER? No. While we encourage season ticket purchases to help boost attendance at Governors sporting events, your Monocle Society support allows us to continue giving Governor student-athletes the best experience possible. DOES MY MONOCLE SOCIETY GIVING LEVEL ROLL OVER FROM YEAR TO YEAR? No. In order for you to remain an active member of the Monocle Society, you must make a gift at a certain level within the current fiscal year.

WAYS TO MAKE YOUR GIFT IN PERSON Please stop by our office located in room 227 inside the Dunn Center. We will happily accept cash, check, or credit card payment. If paying by check, please make all checks payable to “Austin Peay State University Foundation” and designate “Monocle Society” or your specific sport(s) teams in the memo line. ONLINE To make your gift online, please visit www.letsgopeay.com and click on the “Monocle Society” tab located near the top of the webpage. You can make your gift online with a credit card. STOCK PAYMENT A gift of appreciated stocks or bonds, which have been owned for more than one year, entitles a donor to a full tax deduction for the market value of the securities. Capital gains taxes are avoided, thus allowing the donor to make a substantial gift to the University with minimal out-of-pocket expense. Contact Jordan Harmon at University Advancement at 931-221-7127. MATCHING GIFT A matching gift is an opportunity to the donor’s employer to match the gift made by the donor up to a certain extent. It is a great program that makes the commitment larger, through a company also supporting the university. Contact Jordan Harmon at University Advancement at 931-221-7127.

REFER A GOV Referring a friend or family member to join the Monocle Society is a great way for us to grow our membership base. We want everyone to be part of our success! For referring a new member to the Monocle Society, we will provide you with an exclusive Monocle Society Austin Peay gear item.

MEET THE STAFF

MARCUS HILLIARD

SENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D. FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS HILLIARDM@APSU.EDU 931-221-7904

JORDAN HARMON

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT HARMONJ@APSU.EDU 931-221-7127

KATIE LOCKE

ASSISTANT A.D. MONOCLE SOCIETY/TICKET OPERATIONS LOCKEK@APSU.EDU 931-221-7224

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS P.O. Box 4515 Clarksville, TN 37044 Winfield Dunn Center Corner of Marion St. & Robb Ave. Room 227 Clarksville, TN 37040 931-221-7904