2015 Bobcat Club Membership Guide by Texas State University Bobcat Club

2015 Membership Guide

Texas State Bobcats, Our university’s and our athletic department’s growth is something we all can celebrate. Now the fourth-largest university in the state of Texas, Texas State has more students earning a degree from this institution than ever before. Similarly, in just our second year in the Sun Belt Conference, our athletics department is competing at a higher level than ever before and instilling new levels of pride in our fan base. Our coaches ask the most of our student-athletes. To achieve success on the field, hard work must be put in off the field. In much the same way, we need total investment from our fan base. If you are not involved, become involved. If you are involved, stay involved and, furthermore, increase your commitment to our athletics program. Donors and season ticket holders are essential to our department’s growth. Do your part and “Pave the Way” for future success at Texas State. As you will see in this brochure, we are asking every person who calls themselves a Bobcat to take one step forward. Join us in our journey, and help us in our pursuit of excellence. Eat ‘em up, Cats!

Dr. Larry Teis

Director of Athletics

P A V E T H E W AY

B O B C AT C L U B

Our Mission The Bobcat Club is the principal fundraising arm of the Texas State Intercollegiate Athletics Department. The Bobcat Club provides a way for supporters to help talented Texas State student-athletes receive a top-tier education while pursuing their goals both on and off the field of competition. All donations to the Bobcat Club go directly toward the student-athlete scholarship fund. While its primary purpose is providing scholarship support for nearly 400 studentathletes, the Bobcat Club also focuses on raising money for facility upgrades through priority seating, donor events, the annual fund campaign, major gifts and high-impact projects that directly benefit our student-athletes.

P A V E T H E W AY

B O B C AT C L U B

NCAA Academic Progress Report The Academic Progress Rate (APR) is a measure of eligibility and retention for Division I student-athletes as used by the NCAA.

During the 2012–2013 Academic Year*: »» Two of the 16 Texas State varsity teams – women’s golf and women’s tennis – earned a perfect multi-year score of 1000 (over four consecutive years). »» The department-wide average was 975.

*Most recent data available as of 3/1/15

for  P R I D E I N A C H I E V E M E N T “I’d like to extend my deepest thanks to all the dedicated members of the Bobcat Club. Your endless support allows student-athletes the opportunity to come together and showcase our talents at the highest of collegiate levels while we proudly represent the University. Thank you for opening that door for me and so many others. As Texas State strives to grow and progress in athletics, your help assists us to bring in top recruits and expand our winning tradition. You are a big part of our success, and we thank you. Eat ‘em up!” Lynsey Curry

The Bobcat Club is responsible for providing the financial resources for 396 student-athlete scholarships. The chart below provides a cost breakdown for a full scholarship for student-athletes.

In 2014 6,336 2014 Texas State NCAA

student-athlete graduation

rate. Over 16%

higher

than the general population.

396 student-athletes

P A V E T H E W AY

51 student-athletes earned 4.0

total textbooks

GPAs.

217 student-athletes earned 3.0 or better.

71 student-athletes earned their degrees graduated and

from Texas State.

Kelly Mosel-Talavera Senior Lecturer, Sociology

The Cost of a Scholarship

Senior | Women’s Soccer | Cypress, TX | Fashion Merchandising

74%

“As a sociology professor, each day I have the pleasure of teaching several Texas State student-athletes. Their commitment to not only their athletic pursuits, but also a college degree, is something I find very inspiring.”

10,296 total credit hours

61 academic majors

Most popular: Exercise Science and Business Administration

It is integral for the success of Texas State Athletics that our support continues to increase to address the growing cost of a scholarship.

Cost of Attendance* Tuition and Fees

$9,500

Books and Supplies

$810

Room and Board

$7,940

Transportation

$1,310

Personal and Misc.

$1,700

Total

$21,260

*2015–2016 average cost of attendance (based on 12 hours per each fall and spring semester) HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 55 new donors at Associate Level = $5,503 – paid for books and supplies for seven student-athletes

B O B C AT C L U B

How Our Donors PAVED THE WAY in 2014:

4 Diamond 175 donors $98,672 covered total cost for Level donors

increased

= $8,945

by at least

increased their giving

10%

their pledges

2 new donors for  B R I G H T F U T U R E S

covered cost for room and board for

“Having an athletic scholarship at Texas State is a great way for me to get a great education and improve my game at the same time! Having an opportunity that few people have is an honor. Thank you to all the donors who have made this possible!”

1 athlete

student-

18 $3,584

donors increased

from Associate to Maroon or higher

Maty Monzingo Sophomore | Women’s Golf | Trophy Club, TX | Marketing

covered

transportation costs for

Level donors

increased

their giving Year One of the Pave the Way Campaign was a tremendous success. We asked every Texas State supporter to join the Bobcat Club and find out what it means to Pave the Way. A total of 1,212 donors answered the call and donated a combined $1,200,000 to the

P A V E T H E W AY

covered cost for

396 STUDENT-ATHLETES COMPETING AND LEARNING

$18,767 2 covered costs

for tuition

scholarships

and fees for

books and supplies for

student-athletes

new donors at

Gold Level

=$24,500 covered total cost for an additional

scholarship 1 new donor

at Platinum Level

65 new donors = $5,000 at Bronze Level

= $33,790

covered total cost

student-athlete scholarship fund, breaking the all-time membership and support records for our foundation.

= $5,000

3 student-athletes

93 Maroon Pave the Way Campaign – Year One Review

at Diamond Level

4.5 additional scholarships

1.5

for an additional

scholarships

DONOR TIP: If every donor gave 110% of their previous year’s pledge, it would cover the total cost of six additional scholarships.

covered costs for transportation for

4 studentathletes B O B C AT C L U B

“I don’t think I would be able to afford to go to school if I didn’t have a

“Your support shows that all of our hard work really does pay off after

scholarship. My mom had always dreamed of me going to college, and

putting in countless hours of work day in and day out to get to our

I am living that dream now. I want to say thank you and that it is an

goal. It feels great to accomplish a goal I’ve had since I was a little

honor. I really appreciate all the help that you are giving.”

girl. I really appreciate everything that donors do. Donating money to

Jeff Banks Sophomore | Football | Killeen, TX | Communication Studies

a great cause means a lot to student-athletes, and we couldn’t reach our goals without our donors.” Randi Rupp Freshman | Softball | Mont Belvieu, TX | Pre-Business

P A V E T H E W AY

HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 2 new donors at Diamond Level = $5,000 – covered cost for books and supplies for six student-athletes

B O B C AT C L U B

for  W I N N I N G A T T I T U D E S

We believe in a strong competitive spirit on the field. We work hard and value our results. That’s why we have set our sights high to accomplish success not only in the Sun Belt but also on the national stage.

SECOND

NATIONAL EXPOSURE

straight year

FOOTBALL TEAM becoming



BOWL ELIGIBLE

baseball

players

drafted in the

MLB 10

P A V E T H E W AY

Every football game was televised or streamed in all 50 states.



Ours is the only Sun Belt Conference team that played on national television for three home games.



Every one of our football games was on ESPN Networks.

Champions Stuart Smallwood

Mara Puisite

SBC SBC

2014 M Golf Individual 2014 W Golf Individual

CHAMPION

CO-CHAMPION

In 2014  5

top

finishes in the conference

(Volleyball, Women’s

Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Golf)

 Baseball victory over #2 -ranked UL Lafayette  David Mayo 2014 Sun Belt Football Defensive Player of the Year

Historic Victories Coach Harrington

Coach Chisum

500 800

 21 Sun Belt All-Conference Honorees  11 Sun Belt Conference All-Academic Honorees  Women’s golf team has reached NCAA tournament

4 of last 5 years

DONOR TIP: If 100 Associate Level donors increased their membership to the Bronze Level, it would cover the cost for tuition and fees for an additional scholarship.

B O B C AT C L U B

for  I M P R O V E D F A C I L I T I E S

In order to recruit the best student-athletes, we must have the best facilities.

Baseball and Softball Training Center

High-Impact Projects Completed We have completed $71 million in new construction and renovations since 2009. Completed in 2014: »» Football Locker Room »» Pavilion used on game days for pre-game Bobcat Club events, halftime “T” Association events and special events throughout the year

Continued Growth As we move forward and make our presence felt in the Sun Belt Conference and beyond, additional private support will be essential to the growth of our department throughout these shovel-ready projects. »» Baseball and Softball Training Center — $8,600,000 »» Strahan Renovation — currently conducting feasibility study

»» Jim and Carol West Golf Facility

P A V E T H E W AY

HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 5 new donors at Silver Level = $3,800 – covered transportation costs for three student-athletes

B O B C AT C L U B

$6.5 MILLION*

STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP COST VS. DOLLARS DONATED

for  I N C R E A S E D S U P P O R T 2009

2010

$924,000

$502,000

$365,000

2011

$1,002,000

2012

$1,200,000

$215,000

Dollars Raised (In Millions)

2013

2014

2015

Academic Year

*Based on grant-in-aid amounts (full scholarships) for the 2014–15 academic year

“Our past successes are something we can all be proud of, but we

Student-Athlete Scholarship Cost

still have more to achieve — namely, our football program’s first-ever

Bobcat Club Donor Contribution

DONORS

bowl game. We need your support. It’s essential to the success of our

875

800

400 200

1,212

625

600

1,151

1000

393

Head Football Coach

Number of Donors

Dennis Franchione

1,202

1200

players — in the classroom, in competition and in life. Join today.”

2009–10

2010–11

2011–12

2012–13

Academic Year

2013–14

2014–15

More donors supported the Bobcat Club than ever before in 2014-2015.

of the total cost of student-athlete scholarships. To put that into perspective, that would be like our football team trying to score with only two men on the field.

P A V E T H E W AY

0.25 2009–10

2010–11

2011–12

2012–13

$1,002,000

$924,000

0.50

$502,000

are higher than ever before, we are still covering only 21 percent

0.75

$365,000

awareness of our need for more private funding. While donations

1.00

$215,000

each year, but with the rising cost of tuition, we must also raise the

Dollars Raised (In Millions)

The Bobcat Club has witnessed increased support from its members

$1,200,000

DOLLARS

Growing Support vs. Growing Needs

2013–14

2014–15

Academic Year

Bobcat Club members contributed $1.2 million in support of student-athlete scholarships during the 2014–2015 fiscal year, a new record for the department. DONOR TIP: If 75 Maroon Level donors increased their membership to the Bronze Level, it would cover the total cost for an additional scholarship.

B O B C AT C L U B

South Alabama

ULL

Appalachian State

ULL

Idaho

Georgia Southern

Idaho

A-State

Texas State

Troy

ULM

4 3 2

Georgia Southern

A-State

Texas State

South Alabama

Troy

NMST

Georgia State

ULM

UT-Arlington

*UALR

When looking at the rest of the Sun Belt Conference, it is clear: Bobcat

UALR

2014–2015 SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL FUND DONORS

Donors (In Thousands)

Scholarship costs are the highest expense the athletics department faces annually. In order to compete with our rival institutions, we must increase our donor base. Scholarship support is critical for our continued success.

UT-Arlington

for  C O M P E T I T I V E S P I R I T

Georgia State

NMST

Dollars Raised (In Millions)

2014–2015 COMPARISON OF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS RAISED

*UALR annual fund donors data not available

Club support has been strong but must increase to give our program the best chance for success.

PAVE THE WAY GOALS FOR 2015 – 2016

$1,400,000

in scholarship

support 16

P A V E T H E W AY

1,600

active members

HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 157 new donors at Maroon Level = $35,585 – covered total cost for an additional scholarship

Launch

one step forward

initiative B O B C AT C L U B

Year One of the Pave the Way Campaign was a tremendous success. More donors backed our cause and more dollars were given to our scholarship fund than ever before in the history of the Bobcat Club. Now we’re asking “What would it look like if every Bobcat took one step forward?” As we enter Year Two of this historic campaign, we’re asking all Bobcats to take one step forward. Big vision. Big goals. Big support. How does Texas State get from where we are now to where we want to be? We’ve accomplished so much in such a short amount of time that it’s sometimes easy to feel like we’ve arrived. We haven’t. We have only just begun to move toward what we want to accomplish. It’s going to take your support for us to get there. Imagine if every student-athlete scholarship was privately funded. What would this department look like? What would it mean for our student-athletes to know that their fan base truly backed their athletic and academic pursuits? How would it affect our facilities, our recruiting, our game-day experience for our fans if everyone was focused on a common goal? How do we arrive at such a destination? By taking one step forward. As we “Pave the Way” for athletic and academic success for our student-athletes, ask yourself this question: What would it look like if I took one step forward in my investment in this program?

ONE STEP FORWARD 18

P A V E T H E W AY

B O B C AT C L U B

 Stuart Smallwood

FIRST-TIME GIFT If you’ve never supported the Bobcat Club before, yet you believe in its mission to advance our student-athletes in classroom and in competition, give for the first time.

RENEW YOUR SUPPORT If you’ve given to the Bobcat Club, you know the benefits of joining, the perks you have received and the impact you’ve made on our student-athletes. Renew your pledge so we can maintain a robust donor base.

for  M O V I N G F O R W A R D

Our fan base is unsurpassed. Each year, we count not only on greater participation but also on greater investment. Now is the time to advance your investment and involvement in the Bobcat Club. It doesn’t matter where you fall on the spectrum. It takes only one step forward to make a huge impact.

LEVEL UP If you’ve given to the Bobcat Club at the same level for some time, take the next step by increasing to the next highest donor level. If you’re a Maroon Level donor, consider Bronze. Gold Level donor? Consider Diamond. You’ll receive improved benefits and make an even greater impact on our program.

MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENT Think about this. The student-athlete on whom you may make the biggest impact may not even be a student here yet. If you’re committed to the Bobcat Club for the long term, consider a multi-year agreement. Choose a giving plan that increases your pledge each year to make sure you are being intentional about increasing your investment or sign a multi-year agreement for the same amount each year to make an impact on current Bobcats and future Bobcats as well.

How can I step forward? 1

FIRST-TIME GIFT

RENEW YOUR SUPPORT

LEVEL UP

MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENT

IMPACT GIVING

P A V E T H E W AY

IMPACT GIVING Leave a legacy with our program. Ensure that your passion for Texas State Athletics is remembered for years to come and for future generations of student-athletes. Consider starting an endowment in your family name, include Texas State Athletics in your planned giving or donate to an upcoming construction project to ensure that Texas State student-athletes know the level of your commitment to their success and the success of this department. DONOR TIP: If 50 Bronze Level donors increased their membership to the Silver Level, it would cover the cost for books and supplies, room and board, and transportation for an additional scholarship.

B O B C AT C L U B

Associate Level $100 – $199

Maroon Level $200 – $499

Bronze Level $500 – $749

Silver Level $750 – $999

Gold Level $1,000 – $2,499

Diamond Level $2,500 – $4,999

Platinum Level $5,000 – $9,999

All-Conference Level $10,000 – $24,999

All-American Level $25,000 – $49,999

Champion Level $50,000 – $99,999

Hall of Fame Level $100,000 and up

Bobcat Club Benefits

Invitations to Social Events

• • • •

Football Game Program Recognition

•

Prime Seating Opportunity1

• • •

Lot 4

Lot 3

Lot 2

Lot 2 (R)

Football Pavilion Tickets

Maroon and Gold Room Reception Access Card

•

Two Private, Pregame Donor Receptions (Basketball & Baseball)

•

Basketball Parking

•

Invitation for Two to Athletic Director Suite at Football Game

•

Travel with a Selected Sports Program to an Away Game3, 4

•

Two Sideline Passes for 1 Texas State Home Football Game

•

Dinner with the Athletic Director

•

Tax-Deductible Contribution

for  R E A P I N G T H E B E N E F I T S

E-mail Updates Car Decal

Donating to the Bobcat Club supports our student-athletes. In appreciation, every membership comes with exclusive benefits.

Season Ticket Discounts Monthly Newsletter Football Parking2

Front Cover

All-Access Streaming Video Subscription

B O B C AT

F OO T B A L L 2015 SEASON AND DONOR BETICKET NEFITS

P A V E T H E W AY

Endowed Scholarship in Family Name5

1. See page 25 for Bobcat Club Prime Seating Sections. | 2. See page 24 for Bobcat Club Donor Parking. | 3. Travel is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. | 4. Cash gift only. | 5. $25,000 of gift goes to endowment in family name. (R) = Reserved

HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 175 donors increased their pledges by at least 10% = $98,672 – covered total cost for four and a half additional scholarships

B O B C AT C L U B

Bobcat Club Prime Seating The stadium map outlines the sections on the west side of Bobcat Stadium where a per-seat donation to the Bobcat Club is required to purchase a season ticket. Before you can purchase a season ticket in the Prime Seating area, you must first meet the minimum Bobcat Club contribution.

for  A G R E AT G A M E - D AY E X P E R I E N C E

Enjoy the game in style with premium parking and seating areas reserved exclusively for donors.

BOBCAT CLUB SEATING

Bobcat Club Donor Parking »» A limited number of RV reserved spaces will be available and will be sold on a first-come, firstserved basis. »» West Side Lot (WSL) reserved parking includes a designated parking spot with name plate.

Location

Bobcat Club Gift Level

Lot 1

Suite Holders

Lot 2

$1,000 plus

Lot 3

$500 – $999

Lot 4

$200 – $499

RV Reserved

$1,000 plus

WSL Reserved

$5,000 plus Tailgating Area

P A V E T H E W AY

gs Drive

Aquarena Sprin

4 Bobcat Stadium

1 WSL

2 3 3 RV

Section

Row

Per Seat Donation

103

23 – 25

$350

103

11 – 22

$200

103

1 – 10

$100

102

23 – 25

$300

102

1 – 22

$100

104

23 – 25

$300

104

1 – 22

$100

203

1–5

$200

Season ticket price in the Prime Seating area

$130

DONOR TIP: If 25 Gold Level donors increased their membership to the Diamond Level, it would cover the total cost for an additional scholarship.

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Priority Points Earn points for donations, season tickets and consecutive years of involvement with our program through our Priority Points System. Priority Points are used to award priority seating, Champions Club seats and Legacy Suites as well as future bowl game appearances. For more details, visit bit.ly/PriorityPoints.

How to Earn Priority Points Lifetime Giving – 1 point for every $100

for  I N C R E A S E D I N V O LV E M E N T

Donors will receive one point for every $100 donation made to the Bobcat Club, athletic endowments or major gifts, club seat donations or suite donations (The Bobcat Club was established in 2007; gifts before 2007 are not included).

We can’t do this alone. We are grateful to our network of alumni and fan volunteers across Texas who lend support.

Consecutive Years of Giving – 1 point for each year

Donors will receive one point for each consecutive year of donating to the Bobcat Club annual fund. Next Level Challenge – 1 point for each level increase

Donors will receive one point per giving level that donor increases from the previous year (eg. In 2013 you gave to the Maroon Level but increased to the Bronze Level in 2014 = 1 point). Season Tickets Purchased – 1 point for each seat Bobcat Club Leadership Council Co-Chairs James Scott and Mark Dorsey

Donors will receive one point for every season ticket purchased for any ticketed sport. Ticketed sports include football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball. (Season ticket files go back to the 2007-2008 season and include soccer; purchases prior to the 2007-2008 season are not included.)

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Consecutive Years of Season Tickets – 1 point for each year

Season ticket holders will receive one point for each consecutive year of purchasing season tickets to a ticketed sport. (Consecutive season ticket points date back to the 2012 season.) 110% Challenge – 1 point if you’ve given 110%

Donors will receive one point if you participate in the 110% challenge and increase your gift amount by 10% from the previous year (eg. Boko gave $200 in 2013 and $220 in 2012 = 1 point). Point disappears if the donor does not increase by 10% on any given year and reappears if the donor does.

HOW 2014–2015 DONORS PAVED THE WAY: 18 donors increased from the Associate Level to the Maroon Level or higher = $3,584 – covered transportation costs for three student-athletes

B O B C AT C L U B

Bobcat Club 2015 Pledge Card I’d like to make a gift of $___________. Yes, sign me up for a four-year commitment to the Bobcat Club. Yes, I would like to take one step forward. Associate $100–$199

Maroon $200–$499

Bronze $500–$749

Silver $750–$999

Gold $1,000–$2,499

Diamond $2,500–$4,999

Platinum $5,000–$9,999

All-Conference $10,000–$24,999

All-American $25,000–$49,999

Champion $50,000–$99,999

Hall of Fame $100,000 and Up

GIVING LEVELS

for  F U T U R E S U C C E S S

Will you join? It’s easier than ever.

Contact Information Name_______________________________________ _ Texas State Class Year �� Address �� City_______________________________________ State_____ ZIP �� E-mail �� Phone # (_____)______________________________

Home

Cell

Work

Spouse______________________________________ _ Texas State Class Year �� Name to Appear in Program �� Donor Fund Drive Reference �� Twitter Handle ��

Payment Options

Follow Us Register by Mail Return your completed form to: Texas State University Department of Athletics Darren B. Casey Athletic Administration Complex 601 University Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 512.245.2114 bobcatclub@txstate.edu

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Payment Info

Register Online Visit www.txstatebobcatclub.com and click on the box in the upper right corner that says “Become a Member!” From there, you will be able to join the Bobcat Club or renew your membership. You will also be able to purchase season tickets and update your contact information, making it quick and easy to stay involved with Bobcat Athletics. www.facebook.com/bobcatclub

@txstbobcatclub

The Bobcat Club accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Payments can be made all at once or spread throughout the year via automatic checking account withdrawals or automatic credit card payments. Contact the Bobcat Club office to set up payments. If you make a pledge and choose to send payments on your own schedule, half of the payment must be received by August 1, 2015, for you to receive your Bobcat Club benefits.

Credit Card

VISA

MasterCard

AMEX

DISCOVER

Credit Card #___________________________________ Exp. Date �� Signature �� Check (Checks should be made payable to Texas State University.) Paid in Full

Bill Me (Half-payment is due August 1, 2015, to receive benefits.)

Automatic Monthly Payment Amount: $________________________

(Based on number of months left in a given year)

I decline all benefits, including ticket and parking benefits, and wish for my gift to be 100-percent tax-deductible.

I am interested in being contacted about season tickets.

BOBCAT CLUB MEMBER WHO REFERRED YOU:

THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS

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Dr. Jaime R. Garza, Chairman, San Antonio | Rossanna Salazar, Vice Chairman, Austin Charlie Amato, San Antonio | Kevin J. Lilly, Houston | Ron Mitchell, Horseshoe Bay David Montagne, Beaumont | Vernon Reaser III, Bellaire | William F. Scott, Nederland Donna N. Williams, Arlington | Anna Sandoval, Student Regent, Alpine

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