bobcat club 2011-12
make a gift. make an impact. A member of The Texas State University System
letter from the Athletics director
we are coming
Fellow Bobcats We are in the middle of the most exciting time in Texas State history. From the hiring of football coach Dennis Franchione to the impending move to the Western Athletic Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, life is changing rapidly for the maroon and gold. Reaching this point took hard work and dedication from everyone at Texas State, from the top administrators to the student body. But the work isn’t done. Now we have to get ready to compete at the highest level. That’s where you come in. We need more and more donors, former students, friends and fans of Texas State Athletics to make a financial commitment and join the Bobcat Club. You’ll get some amazing benefits, and you’ll also know that you’ve done your part to support scholarships for our 410 student-athletes and help them to achieve greatness in the classroom and on the playing field. The entire Texas State Athletics family is grateful for everyone’s help in reaching this moment in our 112-year history, and we’re looking forward to reaching even greater heights in the coming years.
Joining the WAC will put the university in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, and it also will make Texas State a member of one of college sports’ oldest conferences and eligible to compete in bowl games. The WAC, which includes Idaho, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State and San Jose State, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2012 by adding Texas State, UT-San Antonio and the University of Denver.
The Colorado-based conference has an agreement with ESPN to carry football and basketball games through 2017. Future Football Opponents at Bobcat Stadium: University of Nevada University of Wyoming U.S. Naval Academy
“I think we can be competitive in the Western Athletic Conference pretty quickly. My focus now is giving Texas State a good, solid foundation as we make this transition. We need to get ready to win the WAC, and we can do that here. I believe that, and that’s why I came.”
Eat ’em up, Cats! Dr. Larry Teis, Director of Athletics
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In fall 2012, Texas State’s Athletic Department will take the biggest leap in its history, as the Bobcats begin play in the Western Athletic Conference.
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the cost of excellence
the cost of excellence
The Athletic Department’s annual budget for scholarships has grown more than 60 percent in just the last six years.
Boosting financial support is absolutely critical as we prepare to join the Western Athletic Conference in 2012. We need to close a huge gap in both the number of donors and the amount of money raised if we are to rise to the top of our new Division I FBS conference. Your support of the Bobcat Club can help us achieve greatness.
the cost of excellence At Texas State, our top priority is the education of more than 410 student-athletes, therefore scholarship support remains our most vital annual need. Our scholarship bill will be more than $3.6 million in the next fiscal year alone, which means your financial support for the Bobcat Club is absolutely crucial for us to continue to provide an outstanding Texas State education for our student-athletes.
Idaho
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Utah State
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Louisana Tech
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New Mexico State
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The Bobcat Club is an organization of alumni, fans, former studentathletes, coaches and friends that provides scholarship opportunities for 410 student-athletes. Your support helps them reach the goal they all set when they come to Texas State — a degree. Your tax-deductible gift to the Bobcat Club provides you with a range of benefits, including parking, admission to special events and season ticket discounts. It provides funding for Athletic Department scholarships, distributed to student-athletes in 16 sports.
Student-athletes at Texas State excel in the classroom, thanks to support from donors like you. In 2009-10, our student-athletes: • graduated at a rate of 73 percent • posted a grade-point average of 2.82 • led the Southland Conference all-academic teams, with 25 posting a GPA of 3.00 or higher
The majority of Texas State’s student-athletes never will compete at the professional level. They instead will use the knowledge and skills they acquire in college — while on an athletic scholarship — to become the leaders of tomorrow. In many ways, your donation to the Bobcat Club is an investment in the future.
You can support scholarships for Texas State student athletes today: Join the Bobcat Club.
The women’s tennis program received the Public Recognition Award from the NCAA Division I Academic Performance Program for the second year in a row.
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Bobcat Club Growth Since 2009
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2011
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$364,963.94
2010
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$214,757.96
2009
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$215,822.23
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special events
Maroon Level $350 – $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 – Up
baseball & softball Stadiums
Associate Level $100 – $349
benefits chart 2011-12
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One Parking Pass for West Side Lot (Football)
Access to two private, pregame donor receptions (Basketball & Baseball) One Reserved Parking Pass (Basketball)
Travel with a Selected Sports Program to an Away Game5 Sideline, Dugout and Bench Pass at Select Games
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Endowed Scholarship in Family Name
Special Events
1. Prime Seating: Section C, rows 23-25 (seat-back under the overhang) will require a $350-per-seat donation. Sections B, D, rows 23-25 (seat-back under the overhang) will require a $300-per-seat donation. Section C, rows 11-12 will require a $200-per-seat donation. Section CC, rows 1-5 will require a $100-per-seat donation. All donations must be made to the Bobcat Club. 2. End Zone Complex Receptions: Meal from Texas Roadhouse and cash bar, pre-game only. Room and balcony are cleared at kickoff. 3. Cash gift only 4. All Sports Pass: Each card entitles the bearer to two general-admission tickets to all Texas State athletic events except for football games, men’s and women’s basketball games, conference championship events, NCAA playoffs, and select events as determined by the Department of Athletics. 5. At the discretion of the Director of Athletics 6. At the discretion of the Head Coach.
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Special Events
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pioneer bank Bobcat Club Luncheons
Bobcat Club Special Events
Members of the Bobcat Club get an inside look at Texas State athletics, as well as a chance to meet and visit with other members at Pioneer Bank Bobcat Club luncheons throughout the academic year.
The Bobcat Club hosts several special events throughout the year, including tailgates, club-level receptions, young alumni socials and more. Events are posted on the Bobcat Club website.
You will be able to take part in:
Maroon and Gold Room Halftime Receptions
If you contribute $500 or more to the Bobcat Club, you will receive access to an exclusive reception at halftime during men’s and women’s basketball games. The reception includes complimentary drinks, beer, wine and appetizers.
• Fall football kickoff luncheon • Basketball tipoff luncheon • The baseball/softball luncheon • Two Houston area luncheons
Texas roadhouse Bobcat Bonanza
Sac-N-Pac Room Football Pregame Receptions
Each year, the Athletic Department puts on the Bobcat Bonanza, its largest event fundraiser of the year. You can help raise money for scholarships by taking part in the golf tournament, ticket sales, and live and silent auctions.
Bobcat Club donors at the $500 level and above can take part in a special reception before every home football game. Held in the Sac-N-Pac Room of the End Zone Complex, the reception begins 90 minutes before kickoff and features a meal, non-alcoholic drinks and a cash bar. The number of tickets you receive to the pregame reception depends on your level of sponsorship, and extra tickets will not be available.
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ways to give
Bobcat Club Annual Fund Making a yearly gift to the Bobcat Club demonstrates your commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field. You also may have the option to solicit a matching gift from your employer.
Gifts-In-Kind** A gift-in-kind is your donation of goods and/or services instead of cash. You will receive the Bobcat Club benefits equivalent to the cash value of your gift. *Subject to Bobcat Club approval
110 Percent Program We ask our athletes to give 110 percent in the classroom and on the field, and now we’re asking you as well: Give 110 percent of last year’s Bobcat Club gift when you renew your membership. If each donor gives 110 percent, the money generated could fund two more full scholarships. Endowments You can make a lasting contribution to Texas State Athletics with an endowment, in which you transfer money or property to Texas State with the stipulation that it be invested and the principal remain intact. The interest provides spendable income today and in the future. Endowments start at $25,000. Naming Rights You can show your pride in a variety of permanent ways with a naming rights gift. Opportunities range from the football stadium to the floor at Strahan Coliseum to coaches’ offices. Planned Gifts You can make a planned gift to Texas State via wills or bequests, gift annuities or life insurance policies, charitable trusts or other life income arrangements.
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“We have been fortunate in our lifetime and believe our success was enhanced significantly by our education. We realize that many students are struggling financially and would benefit from student scholarships. It is our hope that our investment in Texas State University will help deserving students. We are excited about the growth of Texas State University and its improvements in academic and athletic excellence.” Larry and Barbara Wright
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important information
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Important Dates
Payment Information
April: Annual fund drive begins August: Football benefits distributed October: Basketball benefits distributed March: Bobcat Bonanza
The Bobcat Club accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. Payments can be made all at once or spread out over the year. You can contact the Bobcat Club office to set up scheduled payments.
Bobcat Club Young Alumni
If you have graduated from Texas State within the last five years, you’re eligible for the Bobcat Club Young Alumni program. Make a donation of at least $100 to enjoy Bobcat Club benefits, plus special complimentary young alumni events. Past events included a tailgate reception at a football game, a basketball pregame reception and an in-game reception tent event during a home baseball game.
You also can set up automatic checking account withdrawal. When filling out your donor form, be sure to check off this method, fill in how much you pledge to give between now and April, and attach a voided check. The amount withdrawn each month will be determined by the closing date of the Bobcat Club fiscal year on April 30. If you make a pledge and choose to send payments on your own schedule, half of the payment must be received by August 1 for you to receive your Bobcat Club benefits.
Bobcat Club Leadership Council
The Bobcat Club Leadership Council is a peer-to-peer fundraising group designed to reach out to family, friends, fellow alumni and fans during the annual fund drive. Council members also assist in other fundraising activities, including Bobcat Bonanza. A council chair and team leaders head the Leadership Council. Each team leader is responsible for building a team; the teams are spread around the state, including Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and San Marcos.
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Tax information
All charitable donations from alumni, friends and fans are tax deductible based on the value of benefits received. Please contact the Athletic Development Office for further information. Follow and Contact Us
You can find out about the Bobcat Club at our website, txstatebobcatclub.com. Like us at Facebook.com/bobcatclub. Follow us on Twitter @txstbobcatclub. 512.245.2114 bobcatclub@txstate.edu
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bobcat stadium 2012
premium seating
The premium seating at Bobcat Stadium provides the ultimate gameday experience for fans. You can enjoy a wide range of amenities in both the Legacy Suites and the Champions Club Level, both located in the Jerry D. and Linda Gregg Fields West Side Complex. Legacy Suites
D LT O S OU
The 15 Legacy Suites at Bobcat Stadium were designed with your comfort in mind. Each of these stylish suites is 450 square feet and can accommodate up to 16 fans. Amenities include: • Four VIP parking passes and a special stadium entrance • Climate controls for those warm fall afternoons or chilly evenings • Sofa, chairs, buffet table, refrigerator and cabinet space • Two flat-screen televisions with cable • Private suite-level attendants • Retractable windows.
Platinum Level Seating (inside the 40s)* $2,000 per seat (Cost breakdown: $1,250 facility donation; $500 Bobcat Club gift; $250 ticket and food cost) Gold Level Seating (outside the 40s)* $1,500 per seat (Cost breakdown: $1,250 facility donation; $250 ticket and food cost) *Three-year agreement required
Champions Club Level
You have options on the Champions Club Level — you can watch the game from inside our spacious lounge or in one of 450 outdoor chairback seats just steps away. All club seat holders enjoy a buffet meal and have access to a full-service bar. Other amenities include: • 10 flat-screen TVs inside the club level and 10 Sun Brite outdoor TVs featuring all of the day’s sports action • Restroom access on the club level • Exclusive entrance to the club level • Engraved nameplate recognizing the seat holder’s contribution
By the time the Bobcats kick off our first season in the Western Athletic Conference, Bobcat Stadium will have grown by around 13,500 seats. The new North End Zone Complex will increase our stadium’s capacity to 30,000, and it also will add a gallery dedicated to the Strutters and a large plaza for public gatherings. Construction, which is estimated to cost $32 million, will begin when the new track and field facility is finished in June 2011.
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2011-12 Bobcat Club Donor Form
ncaa information
Name____________________________________________ Texas State Class Year ___________
Only Texas State coaches and designated Athletic Department staff
Spouse___________________________________________ Texas State Class Year ___________
members may be involved in the recruiting process. A representative
Business Name if applicable ______________________________________________________
of athletics interest cannot have contact with a prospective studentathlete or the prospect’s relatives at any time; this includes in-person, Important Information for Bobcat Club Members Regarding NCAA Rules As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Texas State University-San Marcos must abide by NCAA rules and regulations in all aspects of its athletics program. In addition to ensuring that its coaches, administrators, faculty, staff and student-athletes are aware of and follow NCAA rules, Texas State also is responsible for the actions of individuals who meet the definition of a “representative of athletics interest.”
on- or off-campus contact, and written, electronic and telephone
Mailing Address
Address _________________________________________________________________
o Home
City _____________________________________ State ____________ ZIP __________
o Business Home Phone _________________________ Business Phone ____________________
communication. Representatives of athletics interests also are prohib-
E-mail __________________________________________________________________
ited from contacting a prospect’s coach, principal or counselor for the
Name to Appear in Program _______________________________________________________
purpose of evaluating the prospect.
I’d like to make a gift of $_______________ o Yes, I have given 110% or more of last year’s Bobcat Club Gift. o Associate o Maroon o Bronze o Silver o Gold o Diamond $100–$349 $350–$499 $500–$749 $750–$999 $1,000–$2,499 $2,500–$4,999
The NCAA defines a prospective student-athlete as an individual who has started classes for the ninth grade. Since there are circumstances
o Platinum o All-Conference o All-American o Champion o Hall of Fame $5,000–$9,999 $10,000–$24,999 $25,000–$49,000 $50,000–$99,999 $100,000–Up
under which younger student-athletes may be considered to be pros-
Payment Options
pects, all athletes should be treated as prospects until their status has
o Check # _____________Make checks payable to Texas State University-San Marcos.
been verified with the Texas State Compliance Office.
o Credit Card Please circle type. MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover Card # _______________________________________________ Exp._____/_____ Signature ____________________________________________________________
You are a representative of athletics interests if you have: • been a member of the Bobcat Club or any other official booster club • made a donation to any of the Texas State University athletics programs • arranged for or provided employment for a Texas State University student-athlete • assisted in promoting the Texas State University Athletics program Once you have been identified as a representative of athletics interest, you retain that identity forever.
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Representatives of athletics interests may not provide or arrange for
o Automatic debit withdrawal amount to be deducted monthly $_________________ Please include a voided check with your completed membership form.
any “extra-benefits” or special arrangements to prospects (or their
o Paid in Full
relatives and friend), enrolled student-athletes (or their relatives and
o My company will match my donation to Texas State University-San Marcos.
friends), teams of prospects, coaches of prospects or any individual
sible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: cash, loans, co-signing or arranging for a loan, gifts, use of an automobile, hospitality at your home, free or reduced cost services, transportation, rent free or reduced housing, money for a guarantee of bail or bond, and tickets to athletic, institutional or community events. Make a Gift.
Half payment due by August 1, 2011, to receive benefits.
Company Name ______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________
who directs any type of physical activity of a prospect or persons who are involved in the recruitment of a prospect. Examples of impermis-
o Bill Me
City ___________________________________________ State ____________ ZIP ___________
“My Texas State Basketball scholarship was a life changer for me because without it I would not have fulfilled my dreams to play college basketball or earn a college degree. I am the first in my family to earn my degree and my scholarship can serve as an example that anything is possible. I am truly blessed and grateful to have had this amazing opportunity at Texas State.” Victoria Davis, Graduating in May 2011 Make an Impact.
o I decline all benefits, including ticket and parking benefits, and wish for
my gift to be 100 percent tax-deductible. Donor Fund Drive Reference:_______________________________________ Return your completed form to: Texas State University Department of Athletics Darren B. Casey Athletic Administration Building 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666
Payment questions? Contact University Advancement 512.245.3022 Donor questions? Contact Bobcat Club 512.245.2114
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