F R E QUE N T LY A SK E D QUE S T IONS W H Y D O E S T H E B E L M O N T AT H L E T I C
D O I H AV E T O G I V E $ 1 0 0 T O B E A B R U I N C L U B M E M B E R ?
D E PA R T M E N T N E E D G I F T S T O T H E B R U I N C L U B ?
While we do accept and appreciate any and all financial contributions, your gift
The Bruin Club provides critical support of our student athletes and coaches.
must meet the $100 minimum to receive Bruin Club membership benefits.
It also allows Belmont to address the rising costs that are associated with a highly competitive Division I program. The support of our members allows our
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coaches and our teams to build and maintain successful sports programs.
W H AT I S T H E V I N C E G I L L R O O M ?
The Vince Gill Room serves as the main hospitality room for the Bruin Club. Located above the main concourse on the west side of the Curb Event Center,
Your support is an investment in the lives of each student-athlete who wears
the Vince Gill Room overlooks the arena and serves as a place for Bruin Club
the Belmont uniform. Bruin Club gifts primarily underwrite student-athlete
members who contribute $1,000 or more and enjoy hospitality privileges before
scholarships but also support updated training facilities and equipment, team
tip-off and during halftime of men’s and women’s basketball games. Bruin Club
travel, academic support programs and other essential components required to
members who contribute $500 or more may access the Vince Gill Room at
support Belmont’s teams.
halftime only.
HOW DO I JOIN THE BRUIN CLUB?
DOES MY BRUIN CLUB MEMBERSHIP ALLOW ME TO PURCHASE
You can join by returning the enclosed membership form or contacting
BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS?
Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic Fundraising, at russell.grimm@belmont.edu
You do not have to give to the Bruin Club to purchase basketball season tickets.
or 615.460.5668. You can also make a gift by visiting BelmontBruinClub.com.
However, if you are interested in sitting in the Bruin Club sections (115 & 116), or
I S M Y D O N AT I O N T O T H E B R U I N C L U B TA X - D E D U C T I B L E ?
enjoying the new courtside seats, a corresponding gift must be made. See the
Yes and no. Belmont University is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to you upon receiving your gift and will
benefits chart for details. W H Y M U S T I C O N T R I B U T E T O H AV E A C C E S S I N T O T H E V I N C E G I L L
serve as a receipt of your contribution. By law as of 1/1/2018, gifts that accrue
R O O M O R S I T I N T H E D E S I G N AT E D B R U I N C L U B S E C T I O N S ?
seating benefits are NOT tax deductible. However, if you elect to decline
While we appreciate any and all financial contributions, we do require a
seating benefits, your gift may be 100% tax deductible. As with any tax inquiry,
minimum gift of $500 to purchase basketball season tickets in the Bruin Club
you should consult with your tax advisor.
section and to visit the Vince Gill Room at halftime. We require a minimum gift
HOW IS MY MONEY USED?
Your gift will contribute to the future success of our student-athletes. 100% of your Bruin Club donation goes to support the greatest needs of Belmont’s Athletic Department, as determined by the Athletic Director on an annual basis.
of $1,000 to visit the Vince Gill Room for the pre-game meal and Chalk Talk. This is due to the cost of food and beverages served and the desire of the Bruin Club to ensure the benefits received at this contribution level are a commitment privilege.
These priorities vary from year to year but are always focused on enhancing our
For more information, please review the benefits chart in this membership guide, on
program for the benefit of our athletes and coaches. We need your continued
our website at BelmontBruinClub.com or contact Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic
help and support more and more each year as Belmont athletes strive to
Fundraising at 615.460.5668 or russell.grimm@belmont.edu.
achieve success on and off the field. W H AT A R E T H E D E A D L I N E S F O R M Y C O N T R I B U T I O N ?
The Bruin Club operates on a fiscal year calendar, in line with the University calendar. Therefore, Bruin Club memberships begin June 1 and end May 31 of the following year. For gifts that accrue seating benefits for men’s and women’s basketball, contributions must be received before season tickets are purchased.
To read Belmont’s nondiscrimination statement, visit BELMONT.EDU/NONDISCRIMINATION.
