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bobcat club
txstatebobcatclub.com | Like us at Facebook.com/bobcatclub
2012–2013
512.245.2114 | Follow us on Twitter @txstbobcatclub bobcatclub@txstate.edu A member of The Texas State University System
Division I FBS Football is here
2012 Home Football Schedule
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Division I FBS Football is here
“Playing at the Division I FBS level will be tremendous for Texas State. Our new conference and schedule will present an exciting challenge for our program and it is sure to excite our alumni and fan base.�
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about the bobcat club
The Bobcat Club is an organization of alumni, fans, former studentathletes, coaches and friends joined together to support the more than 400 Texas State University student-athletes by contributing to the annual scholarship fund. Our athletes are students first. Helping support a scholarship mission allows these student-athletes to receive a first-class education while representing the university on the playing field. Due to the rising cost of higher education, supporting student-athlete scholarships is more important than ever. Your support increases the overall strength of our athletic department and assists all 16 varsity sports programs. When you support the Bobcat Club, you are ensuring our student-athletes a chance to excel both in the classroom and on the playing field. By making a gift and supporting the Bobcat Club, you: • receive a tax-deductible donation credit • provide scholarship support to more than 400 student-athletes • e njoy exclusive benefits including parking and season ticket discounts • o ffer a one-of-a-kind academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes
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2011-2012 Bobcat Club Donors by giving level
Total bobcat club DOnors and Dollars raised
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the cost of excellence
Boosting financial support is absolutely critical as we move to Division I FBS in 2012. We need to close the 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 and regional rivals. Your support of the Bobcat Club can help us achieve greatness.
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SCHOLARSHIP Budgets at Texas State 2011-2012 Comparison of Annual Scholarship Funds raised
Based on grant-in-aid amounts (full scholarship) for the 2011-12 academic year. Tuition and fees: $8,230 Room and board $7,310 Books: $1,060
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academics in mind
Since the opening of the $9 million baseball and softball complex in 2009, the Texas State baseball program has had 18 all-conference selections, seven conference specialty award winners, four academic all-district honorees, two academic all-Americans and 12 all-American award selections. The team has been the conference regular season champs each of the past three seasons, and has gone on to play in the NCAA Championships two of the last three years.
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Scholarship Support — Student-Athletes in the Classroom According to the Texas State Athletic Academic Center 2009-2010 End-of-Year Report, our student-athletes are succeeding in the classroom. • The Texas State NCAA student-athlete graduation rate is 69 percent, compared to 54 percent for the general student population. • The average cumulative GPA for Texas State student-athletes is 2.82. • For two years in a row, Texas State women’s tennis has received the NCAA Division I Academic Performance program Public Recognition Award. • The Texas State softball team was recognized by the NCAA Division I Academic Performance program for their score of 994 to rank among the top 10 percent in their sport during the four-year period of 2006-07 through 2009-10. • In 2009-10, 25 student-athletes were named to Southland Conference All-Academic Teams, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
“At Texas State we are extremely proud of our student-athletes for what they accomplish on the field, but most importantly, in the classroom. We have been fortunate to acquire many conference championship trophies recently, but it is the academic success of our student-athletes that is the most impressive stat of all.”
Director of Athletics, Dr. Larry Teis
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Bobcat stadium 2012
Upon completion in summer 2012, the new north side expansion will provide approximately 13,500 new seats, bringing the capacity for Bobcat Stadium to 30,000. A Strutters Gallery will honor Texas State’s premier precision dance team, and a new plaza will offer space for public gatherings and special events.
Bobcat Stadium 2012
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2012 Football Game Day Parking Map
Bobcat CLub Donor Parking Information and Levels Description/Location Bobcat Club Gift Level Lot 4
$200–499
Lot 3
$500–999
Lot 2
$1000+
Lot 1
Suite Holders
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Staff/Media
RV Reserved
$1,000+
WSL Reserved
$5,000+
• A limited number of RV Reserved spaces will be available and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis • For all Bobcat Club donor parking rules, regulations, and policies please refer to www.txstatebobcatclub.com
Bobcat Stadium seating
Prime Seating at Bobcat Stadium 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 make the necessary Bobcat Club contribution.
Prime Seating Areas Requiring a Bobcat Club Donation Section 103 Rows 23–25 Section 103 Rows 11–22 Section 103 Rows 1–10 Section 102 Rows 23–25 Section 102 Rows 1–22 Section 104 Rows 23–25 Section 104 Rows 1–22 Section 203 Rows 1–5
$350 per seat donation $200 per seat donation $100 per seat donation $300 per seat donation $100 per seat donation $300 per seat donation $100 per seat donation $200 per seat donation
Season ticket price in the prime seating areas is $130
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Special events
BOBcat club luncheons presented by pioneer bank Bobcat Club Luncheons occur on a quarterly schedule during the academic year. These luncheons serve as a great way for Bobcat Club donors to gather to hear from Texas State coaches and student-athletes while enjoying a professionally catered lunch. • Fall Football Kickoff Luncheon • Basketball Tipoff Luncheon • Baseball/Softball Luncheon • Houston Luncheon • Austin Luncheon
Bobcat Bonanza The Bobcat Bonanza is the athletic department’s largest annual fundraiser, benefiting the scholarship fund for Texas State student-athletes. Bobcat Bonanza raises money through a golf tournament, sponsorships, and live and silent auctions. The event takes place in the spring, and is held on the Legacy Suite and Champions Club Levels in the Jerry D. and Linda Gregg Fields Bobcat Stadium West Side Complex. In 2011 the Bobcat Bonanza set an all time record for dollars raised at this traditional event, raising $100,000 for student-athlete scholarships.
Football Pregame Receptions Donors at the Bronze level ($500) and above enjoy access to a private, pregame reception at every home game at Bobcat Stadium. Access to the event starts 90 minutes before kickoff. Watch the Bobcats run onto the field after enjoying a complimentary meal, non alcoholic drinks and a cash bar before kickoff. The reception will close at kickoff.
Maroon & gold room Halftime Receptions Donors at the Bronze level ($500) and above enjoy an exclusive reception during men’s and women’s basketball halftimes. The Maroon & Gold Room Reception offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and appetizers. Donors must have their Maroon & Gold Room access card to enjoy this reception. IMPORTANT DATES February – Annual Fund Drive begins, football season ticket renewals begin March – Bobcat Bonanza August – Bobcat Club benefits distributed October – Basketball benefits distributed
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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 – Up
Associate Level $100 – $199
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Tax Deductible Contribution E-mail Updates Car Decal Invitations to Social Events Football Game Program Recognition Prime Seating Opportunity1 Season Ticket Discounts Quarterly E-magazine Football Parking2 Pregame Reception at Football Donor Appreciation Gift Maroon and Gold Room Halftime Reception Access Card Access to 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 Endowed Scholarship in Family Name 1. Please see page 13 for Bobcat Club Prime Seating Sections. 2. Please see page 12 for Bobcat Club Donor Parking. 3. At the discretion of the Director of Athletics.
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luxury seating at bobcat stadium
luxury seating at bobcat stadium
Bobcat Stadium’s premium seating — outdoor club seats and suites — are located in the Jerry D. and Linda Gregg Fields Bobcat Stadium West Side Complex. Patrons enjoy a wide array of amenities designed to enhance the game-day experience.
Legacy Suites Legacy Suites provide Texas State fans with the ultimate Bobcat game-day experience. The 15 spacious suites at Bobcat Stadium were built for those who expect nothing but the best in comfort and style. Bobcat Stadium Legacy Suite Amenities: • Four preferred VIP parking passes (West Side, Lot 1) • 450 square feet of private space • Sixteen tickets per game issued to the suite holder, the maximum capacity allowed per suite (12 permanent stadium chair back seats, along with four bar stools) • Climate-controlled comfort for hot fall afternoon and chilly evenings • Modern, comfortable furnishings with a couch, chairs and tables • Personal stainless steel refrigerator and cabinet space • Two flat-screen TVs with access to cable television per suite • Premium catering available upon request • Alcoholic beverages for purchase during the game through the exclusive caterer • Private suite-level attendants • Private restroom access on the suite level • Retractable windows in each suite • Exclusive entrance to suite level • Elegant engraved nameplate recognizing suite holder’s generous contribution to Bobcat football and their support of the drive to FBS • Access to suite during all Texas State Athletics events and select outside events
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Champions Club Level Champions Club Level seat holders enjoy an exceptional game-day atmosphere from one of Bobcat Stadium’s 440 open-air club seats extending from end zone to end zone. This beautiful club level offers fans a wonderful buffet meal and a full-service bar with two lounge areas with TVs to enjoy before kickoff. Watch the Bobcats from the comfort of your seat, or from the spacious lounge area.
Bobcat Stadium Champions Club Amenities: • Open-air seating for 440 with premium stadium chair back seats • Climate-controlled comfort inside the club level for hot fall afternoons and chilly evenings • Modern, comfortable furnishings featuring two lounge areas with couches, chairs and tables • 10 flat-screen TVs inside the club level and 10 Sun Brite outdoor TVs featuring all of the day’s sports action • Professionally catered buffet meal service with passed appetizers • Alcoholic beverages for purchase during the game through the full-service bar • Private restroom access on the club level • Engraved nameplate recognizing the seat holder’s generous contribution and their support of Texas State Athletics
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Platinum Level seating (Between 35s)
$2,000 per seat (Cost breakdown: $1,250 facility donations; $500 Bobcat Club gift; $250 ticket and food cost)
gold Level seating (Outside the 35s) $1,500 per seat (Cost breakdown: $1,250 facility donations; $250 ticket and food cost) Limited seating remains in Gold level seating – Secure your seats today.
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ways to give
Endowments
Gifts-In-Kind*
An endowment is a transfer of money or property donated to Texas State with the stipulation that it be invested and the principal remain intact in perpetuity, which allows the gift to have a much greater impact over a longer period of time. This provides an annual spendable income that becomes a permanent resource in future years for student-athletes.
A Gift-In-Kind (GIK) is viewed as a type of charitable giving in which goods and services are donated in lieu of cash. The Bobcat Club’s GIK program affords the contributor a donation level in the Bobcat Club for the value of GIK provided. *Subject to Bobcat Club approval
By creating an endowment, you are establishing an enduring legacy that will carry on for future generations. An endowment can be created with an initial investment of $25,000.
110% Program We ask our athletes to give 110 percent in the classroom and on the field. We ask donors to match our athletes’ effort by giving 110 percent of their previous annual gift when renewing their Bobcat Club donation.
BOBCAT CLUB YOUNG ALUMNI Stay involved with Texas State after graduation by participating in the Bobcat Club Young Alumni program. Donors who give an annual gift of at least $100 and graduated within the last five years from Texas State are considered Bobcat Club Young Alumni. Young Alumni enjoy standard Bobcat Club benefits in addition to receiving invitations for special Young Alumni events. Past events include a football tailgate at one Texas State home game, a basketball pregame reception, and an in-game reception tent event during a home baseball game.
Diamond Ford with Mike Bowman as she receives The Bowman Family Endowment scholarship at the Bobcat Club Kickoff Luncheon in 2011.
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Since the 2008 season, the Texas State women’s soccer team has had 22 all-conference selections, and 14 conference all-academic selections. They have been conference regular season champions twice, and they have participated in the NCAA soccer tournament two times. The Bobcats have four straight 12-win seasons, one of only 25 teams in the country to do so.
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Bobcat club leadership council
BOBCAT CLUB LEADERSHIP COUNCIL The Bobcat Club Leadership Council is a group of dedicated Bobcat Club donors who help spread the message of supporting Texas State Athletics through student-athlete scholarships. The council serves as a peer-to-peer fundraising group whose goal is 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. The Leadership Council is led by a council chair and members across the state working within geographical regions. Dustin Hacker,   Council Chair
Houston
Chris Bowman
Houston
Ashley Dedear
Houston
Ernie Dominguez
Austin
Fritz Cox
Austin
Tim Lyman
Austin
Chris Gunn
Austin
Jon Anstey
Austin
Jordan Berry
Austin
David Bentley, Jr.
Austin
Chris Garcia
DFW
Chase Pulliam
DFW
Chris Fry
San Antonio
Shay Bluntzer
San Antonio
Justin Sheedy
San Antonio
Clayton Bynum
San Antonio
Rebekah Bynum
San Antonio
Jay Yarbro
San Antonio
Nan Patton
SM/Kyle/NB
Jason Tarr
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Roger Boyd
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Cliff Davis
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Bobcat Club Leadership Council by Geographic Region
Joining the Bobcat Club is easier than ever. Visit www.txstatebobcatclub.com and click on the box in the upper right hand corner that says “Give Today!” and 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 all in one place, making it quick and easy to stay involved with Bobcat Athletics.
Payment Information 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 via automatic checking account withdrawal or on a credit card. You can 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 for you to receive your Bobcat Club benefits.
Return your completed form to: Texas State University Department of Athletics Darren B. Casey Athletic Administration Building
www.txstatebobcatclub.com
Name____________________________________________ Texas State Class Year ___________ Spouse___________________________________________ Texas State Class Year ___________
o Check # _____________Make checks payable to Texas State University-San Marcos. o Credit Card Please circle type.
Address _________________________________________________________________
o Home
City _____________________________________ State ____________ ZIP __________
o Business Home Phone _________________________ Business Phone ____________________ E-mail __________________________________________________________________ Name to Appear in Program _______________________________________________________ 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–$199 The Texas State University System Board of Regents Charlie Amato, Chairman, San Antonio • Donna N. Williams, Vice Chair, Arlington • Jaime R. Garza, San Antonio • Kevin J. Lilly, Houston • Ron Mitchell, Horseshoe Bay • David Montagne, Beaumont • Trisha Pollard, Bellaire • Rossanna Salazar, Austin • William F. Scott, Nederland • Ryan Bridges, Student Regent, Huntsville • Brian McCall, Chancellor A member of The Texas State University System
$200–$499 $500–$749
$750–$999 $1,000–$2,499 $2,500–$4,999
o Platinum o All-Conference o All-American o Champion o Hall of Fame $5,000–$9,999 $10,000–$24,999 $25,000–$49,999 $50,000–$99,999 $100,000–Up
San Marcos, TX 78666
Payment Options
Business Name if applicable ______________________________________________________ Mailing Address
601 University Drive
MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover
Card # _______________________________________________ Exp._____/_____ Signature ____________________________________________________________ o Automatic debit withdrawal amount to be deducted monthly $_________________ Please include a voided check with your completed membership form. o Paid in Full o Bill Me Half payment due by August 1, 2012, to receive benefits. o My company will match my donation to Texas State University-San Marcos.
Company Name ______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State ____________ ZIP ___________
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:_______________________________________
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bobcat club
txstatebobcatclub.com | Like us at Facebook.com/bobcatclub
2012–2013
512.245.2114 | Follow us on Twitter @txstbobcatclub bobcatclub@txstate.edu A member of The Texas State University System