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The Purple Circle fund has been crucial to our athletics program for many years. These funds are necessary to demonstrate our commitment to our student-athletes and coaches. This commitment is our intention to be the best athletics program at one of the finest institutions in our region. This can only happen with the assistance of, and is directly linked to the success of, the Purple Circle Club. Our programs accomplished so much during our transitional years, and we continue to build upon that as we distance ourselves from the transition and evolve and grow as a full, active Division I member. The successes which were evident during the transition will only get better, and we see success resonating in all sports both athletically and academically. The Purple Circle has been vital for our coaches and student-athletes. We have seen great improvements in facilities and recruiting. Every athletics facility has either been constructed or renovated in the last few years. Now in our most recent addition, we have the ultimate in luxury suites, which will open later this year, being built at Estes Stadium. Our first-class strength & conditioning facility opened recently to rave reviews, and our student-athletes are already hard at work improving themselves in the new, more functional facility. Synthetic surfaces were added last year to our football and softball fields, with The Stripes at Estes Stadium drawing much attention around the country. It has become a sense of great pride for
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our campus and football program, and our team remains undefeated on the surface – a streak we hope remains intact for quite some time. The recruiting budgets in all sports have improved BRAD TEAGUE to help our coaches find Director of Athletics the best and brightest bteague@uca.edu for our program. Having the resources to find and on Twitter @bradteague properly evaluate prospective student-athletes is more important than ever with new, stricter academic policies set forth by the NCAA. We must continue to work diligently to find student-athletes who can thrive at a high level athletically and academically. We need all of our UCA alumni, fans, and friends to join our membership family. If you are renewing your membership thank you, but also please help us find other members to join at any level. If you have never been a member, I invite you to join us at any level in which you feel comfortable. The membership levels begin at $100 and run up to $10,000. Our goal is to increase the number of members and broaden our UCA family. I hope you will help us reach this goal.
visit us online at ucasports.com/PC for spring meeting schedule, golf tournament info, to make an online donation and more Bill Johnson Development Associate bjohnson@uca.edu 501.358.2375
Maegan Dyson Development Associate mdyson@uca.edu 501.852.7744
Matt Jordan Marketing Director mjordan@uca.edu 501.450.3219
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Each year, your contribution to the Purple Circle provides critical funding to help offset the rising costs of operating an NCAA Division I athletics program. By investing in the Purple Circle, you have a direct and distinct impact on a studentathlete’s athletic achievement, academic growth and personal development. In the last year alone, numerous facility improvements have been made in an ongoing effort to provide our student-athletes and fans with the best experience possible. Your support of our efforts to upgrade the program has been vital through the Purple Circle. You can be assured that as the quality of our facilities improves; the quality of our student-athletes will continue to improve as well. The quality of competition is helping bring us to the national stage. We have played, and even
WHO AM I SUPPORTING? You are supporting approximately 400 studentathletes competing in 17 varsity sports. In addition to competing for championships in their sports, this tremendous group continues to exceed the average grade point average at the University, which is among the tops in Arkansas. 144 of our studentathletes currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and 11 have a 4.0. Additionally, 94 of our fall sports student-athletes were named to the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, the most of any Southland institution by15. It also represents a 42 percent jump over last year’s number. Overall, our teams have an Academic Progress Rate (a metric used by the NCAA to track academic performance and student-athlete retention) score of 974 out of 1000, with our women’s teams at 994.
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hosted, teams from the most widely recognized and respected leagues in the country. Our teams have squared off against top-ranked competition, and have been featured on regional television and national broadcasts on ESPN3 on numerous occasions. We believe our coaches and student-athletes are doing much to provide a great entertainment product and bring exciting changes to the Central Arkansas area. Every contribution to the Purple Circle is an investment in the lives of the young men and women who represent UCA with talent, determination, and pride. Join us in this march and thanks for your support! If you have questions or would like to visit in person, please contact us. MISSION STATEMENT The University of Central Arkansas Athletics Department will provide a NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program for men and women committed to support the educational mission of the university. The department will achieve excellence within intercollegiate competition at the highest level while aggressively maintaining a commitment to fairness and integrity. The strategic vision of the Athletics Department is to become the preeminent program in the Southland Conference and to support and enhance the university’s educational mission and values while carefully operating within the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s principles and regulations. As the official support organization for UCA Athletics, we depend on the Purple Circle to help us in this regard. 2
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FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS
As is the case at any athletics department – particularly at the Division I level outside the major conferences with billion-dollar TV contracts – private funding is absolutely essential for developing and maintaining a strong, well-rounded program. One of the most critical elements, and a vital role played by the Purple Circle fund, is in athletics facilities. As we embark on our journey of competing as a full-fledged Division I institution, it is of utmost importance to ensure that our student-athletes are given access to the tools necessary to keep on par or ahead of our opposition. It is our goal to be the Southland Conference’s model program, across all sports and with our academics, and be a highly attractive, well-known destination spot for student-athletes throughout the region. The way we present ourselves is key; and much of that is based upon having nice, functional facilities. Thanks in part to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to make a number of improvements across campus in the past year and have more exciting plans for the coming months. In addition to unveiling The Stripes to much fanfare and many victories last fall, we have recently opened our strength and conditioning complex. This was one of our biggest needs, as it is a major draw in both attracting student-athletes to campus and maximizing their potential once they arrive. This great showpiece for our university will serve as a tremendous recruiting tool as our coaches look to develop championship student-athletes. The luxury boxes atop Bear Hall are in progress, and will add another great element to our 3 gameday atmosphere and enhance not only the look of Estes Stadium, but the fan experience as well.
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Another major addition was the installation of new chairback floor seating inside the Farris Center. These seats allow us to bring more fans closer to the action, which will help in making the environment more exciting for our teams and fans, and more intimidating for our visitors.
We have also constructed a new outfield fence at baseball, and a number of improvements have been made at our softball facility – installing a synthetic playing surface and outfield fence with a large berm beyond it for increased fan seating, enclosing batting cages, and adding an on-site locker room.
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OTHER RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
The basketball locker rooms have been transformed of late, and last season the Sugar Bears were able to add a video room with theater seating and state-of-the-art SmartBoard technology. It is tools like these that maximize our coaches’ and student-athletes’ ability to prepare and, in turn, succeed. And it cannot happen without the Purple Circle. Among the many renovations to happen at Farris Field of late, the one most directly beneficial to our fans is the completion of the new elevated grandstand which offers seating down both the first and third base lines with a capacity of 500. The Prince Center, which houses the 4-time defending Southland East Division champion Sugar Bear volleyball team, has undergone extensive work in the arena, including a refinished floor and new seating. Several upgrades have also been made in the locker room and film area. New scoreboards for baseball and softball were erected prior to the 2011 season. 5
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LUXURY SUITES COMING THIS FALL We were extremely pleased to make the announcement that a first-class upgrade to the gameday experience at Estes Stadium would be coming for the 2012 season in the way of luxury skyboxes. The suites will be part of a $20-million project that also includes Bear Hall, the school’s newest residence hall. A set of 12 suites, each with seating for up to 20, will overlook the field from just above the East side stands, allowing fans a great view of the action from a great facility. Each of the boxes will feature both indoor and outdoor seating, flatscreen TVs, refrigerators, ice makers, and other amenities never before afforded UCA fans at Estes Stadium. The suite level – which will be accessible via an entrance and elevator exclusive to suiteholders – will contain restrooms, storage areas and a sports lounge area for patrons to visit in a common space.
Commitments have been made for 11 of the 12 suites, with each box leasing for $25,000 per year with a 10-year commitment. Luxury accommodations such as these are another indication of our progress as a quality Division I athletics program. Not only will it elevate the viewing experience for our fans, it will also provide an additional revenue stream in the future and enhances the aesthetics of Estes Stadium – adding another asset for UCA in the recruitment of top-notch student-athletes and coaches. It is Purple Circle members who help make projects such as this one become a reality. We continually strive to improve as a Division I athletics program and put the best product possible on display to represent our university, our alumni and fans. Each donation from $25,000 per year for a skybox, to less than $9 a month at the Gray Bear entry level will aid us in that endeavor.
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WHAT BENEFITS DO I RECEIVE WITH MY MEMBERSHIP? There are many benefits to Purple Circle membership, varying with level of investment. Priority for premium seating and parking at events, sideline passes, access to hospitality rooms and UCA athletics apparel are just some of the benefits enjoyed by Purple Circle members. All donations made to the Purple Circle are tax deductible. Active members of the Lettermen’s Club in all sports continue to receive double credit for their gift in determining benefits.
BENEFITS
Gray Bear $100-299
Purple Bear $300-499
Big Bear $500-999
Coaches’ Circle $1,0002,499
Director’s Circle $2,5004,999
President’s Circle $5,0009,999
Trustee’s Circle $10,000 & up
Tax Deduction Email/Newsletter updates Purple Circle Car Decal Publication Recognition Invitation to Social Events Complimentary Basketball Season Ticket Packages (upon request) Courtside Seats at Basketball Games* Chairback Seats at Football Games* Priority Parking at Football Games Sideline Passes for one Football Game** Football Hospitality Room
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UCA President’s Club Membership Estes Stadium Pillar Recognition * – Tickets for priority seating (chairback seats at football and courtside seats at basketball) are not included with membership donation. The number listed indicates the amount of seating that can be purchased at that given level. ** – Sideline passes will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Each donor will receive 2 passes to 1 home game.
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PURPLE CIRCLE MEMBERS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEDICATION TO UCA ATHLETICS. PURPLE CIRCLE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
2010-11 DON WEAVER
2009-10 BO CONNER
2008-09 PAUL CANTRELL
TRUSTEE’S CIRCLE All Clean, Hayden Finley Aramark Food Service AT&T, Ed Drilling AT&T Real Yellow Beef O’Brady’s, Randy and Michelle Hull Bunny and Carol Adcock Centennial Bank, Randy Sims Conway Corp, Richie Arnold Conway Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: Dr. Robert McCarron, Dr. Tod Ghormley, Dr. Tom Rob erts, Dr. Benjamin Dodge, Dr. Scott Smith, Dr. Glen Mc Clendon, Dr. Howell Crain Buick GMC, Chris Crain Crews and Associates Carolyn Eidson First Security Bank, Johnny Adams 501 Life Magazine - Sonja Keith, Donna Spears, & Tracy Ferrell GeoSurfaces, Charles Dawson Rush and Linda Harding Bill and Bobbi Helton Hewlett Packard (HP), Dave Cronk JJ’s Grill, Jody Thornton Log Cabin Democrat Pepsi Co. Dr. Tom and Joanie Roberts Sonic Drive-In, Mark Daniels Steve and Claudia Strange, Sr. UCA Bookstore/Barnes & Noble Don and Debbie Weaver 8
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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ACE Haynes Hardware, Todd Haynes Audio Express Bank of LR Mortgage, Tina Hendrix Bill Brown Campus Crest Communities - The Grove Paul and Mary Cantrell Dick and Vernelle Hendrickson LaQuinta Inn, Ty Mahan Clarence Perkins Smith Ford, Kenne Ketcheside US Bank US Compounding, Eddie Glover & Kristin Riddle US Pizza Co., Conway DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Bo and Melanie Conner Conway Block, Paul Tipton Diamond Ice, Travis Weaver Bill and Mary Kay Dunaway Farm Bureau Fiddler and Fulmer Dentistry, Dr. Terry Fiddler and Dr. Matt Fulmer Drs. Terry and Joyce Fiddler Dr. Jimmy and Celeste Flanagin Dennis and Wanda Fulmer Grass Roots Lawncare/Mark Fenner McClellan & Donny Henderson Steve and LeeAnne Hess Jim Hickman Will and Kathy Huffman Hal and Judy Hunnicutt Terri and Randy Johnson KSI Contruction, Cary and Joslyn Kuykendall La Quinta, Ty Mahan Mexico Chiquito, Chad Jones Mikes Place, Mike Coats and Mike Kraft Jim and Marie Murry Parisi Speed School/Lyons PT & Sports Performance, Tyson & Carol Kymes Dr. Bill Patterson RockTenn/Sam Patton Parsley Team at REMAX Robert Stone Construction Michael and Joy Shadid Shane Henry and Associates Dr. Michael and Denise Stanton Subway, Milinda Holman TGI Fridays, Jeremy and Ashley Gardner The Computer Works Arkansas Portable Toilets -Scott Thone Joe and Sue White Leo and Katrina Wilcox Whole Hog Cafe
COACHES’ CIRCLE Cheseapeake Energy Co., Robert Zeiler James F. and Megan Baber John and Vickie Bailey Jack and Ginny Bell Jay and Molly Bernard Dr. John and Shirley Bratton Dr. George and Debbie Bratton Doretta Bright Rick and Shelley Brock Allen and Sherry Buckler Barry Burch Dr. Arvil and Janet Burks Col. Harry and Carlyn Canham Jeff and Alicia Cantrell Bobby and Cristy Caruthers Steve and Ellen Case Randy Clay John Clayborn Don and Nancy Cole Conway Chamber of Commerce Conway Development Corp/Brad Lacy Tom and Melissa Courtway Dr. Leo and Lynne Crafton Dr. Woody and Cora Cummins Ross Downs Jr. Randy Duncan Greg and Cynthia Dunseath James and Sarah Eppler Kelley and Leslie Erstine Bill and Susan Farris Dr. Frank and Meredith Flanagin Dr. James H. and Mary Flanagin Dr. Chaney and Suzie Floyd Jay Fortner Mark Fowler Norris and Dr. Emogene Fox Jim and Glenda Fulmer Thomas and Theresa Gerard Eddie Glover Gusano’s Donnie and Marty Hamric Dr. Mike and Ann Hargis Dr. Willie Hardin Jerry Joe & Lib Harrison Henry and Jane Hawk John R. and Sharon Henley Frank and Wendy Holbrook Sen Cliff Hoofman Ronnie and Carol Ann Jennings Jr. Terri Johnson James and Irene Johnson Bill and Rosanne Johnson Jack Johnson Jeff Johnson Artie Jones George Jones Bob and Margaret Kelly Allen Kilgore Shane Lamb
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Dr. Fletcher and JoNelle Lowry Dr. Audie and Elizabeth Lynch Dr. Steve and Becky Magie Larry and Fran Marshall David and Dr. Laura Massey David and Sherry McCormick Rodger McDougal Dr. Allen C. and Barbara Meadors Marsha and Mike Minton Moe’s Southwest Grill James “Red” and Ginny Morgan Charles and Charlotte Nabholz Dr. David and Cindy Naylor Frank and Nick Newman Chris and Diane Newton Marty and April Nix Mark Osburn W. R. Otto, Jr. Premiere Tans, Barbara Gill Dr. Denver and Freda Prince Mickey and Cheryl Prince Becky & Rick Rasnick Michael L Rausher Robert and Laura Redfern A.J. Restum Bobby Reynolds Bobby M Rich Jeremy and Kristin Riddle Chris and Angela Riggins Coy and Cendey Roberts Scott and Laura Roussel Steve and Lana Russell Gene and Susan Salter Scott and Jamie Schwartz C.W. and Susan Siler Dr. Seth Simmons Larry Sparks/Bucky Bramlett James and Linda Staggs Dr. Jeffrey and Lori Standridge Tom and Wanda Stanton Louis and Judy Stell Bill and Geneva Stephens Subway, Milinda Holman Dr. Stephen and Lorie Taylor Tommy and Gretchen Taylor Dr. Theman Taylor, Sr. Dr. Robert and Cathy Toney James Westbrook The Computer Works Johnny and Liz Tyler Robert and Judy Varnell Virco Mfg. Bud and Sue Voegele Margaret Wallace Darrell and Tonya Walsh Arvest Bank/Pat Murphy Simmons First National Bank, Ritchie Howell Elliott Electric/Mark Turner
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BIG BEAR Dad’s Liquor Orville and Linda Abrams Daniel and Peggy Arrigo Jim and Linda Baker Sen. Gilbert and Susan Baker Robert and Pam Balentine Dr. Jim and Doris Bell Lawrence and Tammy Benson Dr. Don and Jan Bradley III Joe and Connie Brown Virginia Brown Ronny Brown Barry Burch Tommy and April Burns Bart and Rae Callaway Dr. Conrad Carroll Centerpoint Energy/Greg Strickland Taryn and Tiffany Childers Marisa Clark Bob and Mary Louise Clifton Granger and Jan Davis Milton and Claudia Davis Phil and Donna Dayer Bliss J. and Dr. John Dean Tim and Teresia Dickerson Belle Downs Harold D Eidson, Jr. Bill Evans Slaton Fry Garry Glover Carole Good Dr. Rhett Gore Don & Angela Greenland David and Laura Grimes Mike and Margaret Grimes Robert Hall JD and Penny Hatfield Dr. Neil and Jackie Hattlestad Jim and Terry Hendrickson Andrew and Mary Ann Hiegel Ron Hill Drs. Lee and Marsha Hinson Gene A Hobbs Bobby and Charlcie Hudspeth Mathilda Hulett Patti Hunter Arch Jr. and Candy Jones Ancil Lea Alex and JoAnn Lieblong Danny and Linda Linn Philip and Shirley Lipsmeyer Kelly and Nikki Lovell Mickey Mayland Richard and Kim McClain
Dr. Shawn McGehee Dr. Elaine McNiece Dr. Ernie Miller Patsy Joyce Miller Pat Moon Jeff and Milisa Moore Donna Morey Brode and Cloie Morgan Charles and Charlotte Nabholz Dr. David and Janie Naylor Sr. Polly Newman Bill and Pat Otto Michael and I’Lisa Painter Dr. Nelton and Dorothy Patterson Mark Peters Greg and Sherri Pillow Jeff Pitchford Danny and Dinah Reed Carl and Sue Roebuck Ron and Pat Ross Rodney Roubique Sen. Stanley Russ Jim and Peggy Schneider Pete Shapter Jimmy and Melinda Shumaker Todd and Melissa Smith Kenneth and Nan Snow James and Laura Stanley Zachary Taylor Terry and Sandra Tucker William and Brenda Turner John and Melissa Watson Kevin and Michelle Watson Allen and Peggy Weatherly James Westbrook Ronnie Williams Lonnie Williams Chris Wilson Dalda and Mary Womack Philip Young Regions Bank/Bliss and Jan Hicky Tate’s Shelter Insurance/Fred & John Tate
PURPLE BEAR David and Shanon Bridges Wright and Carolyn Bundrick Chasse and Lisa Conque Matt and Jennifer Daniel Dr. Conrad Garner Jerry and Sharon Grable Scott Huston Ray Kordsmeier Paul Lipsmeyer Paul McLendon Jerry and Dr. Patricia Mounce Dr. David Naylor Sr.
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Bruce and Jan Newcomer Mike and Jan O’Meara Bill Plummer Warren and Shari Readnour Monty Rowell Gary and Sandra Reifeiss Matthew Shelby Charles and Regina Shelton Chuck and Sara Shipp Kevin and Natalie Shock Rik and Lynne Sowell Lynn and Pam Waldren Dr. Joe and Charlene Walthall
GRAY BEAR Meleah Arnold Bill and Pam Berry Steve and Kay Boone Don and Sara Bradley IV Burl Brazell Jack Buckwalter Curtis and Della Burrow Dr. Clint and Beka Conner Craig and Erin Conner Gale and Ed Cothren John and Claudia Courtway Steve and Carrie East William Evans Julia Fraser Eric Fulton Dr. John Gale Hendricks Construction/Bruce & Cindy Hendricks James Hickman John Jackson Jay and Allison Jennings John Kincannon David and Sharon Kuhn Mark and Karen Ledbetter Larry and Hilda Malpica Ritchie R. and Lisa Mathis Tim Maultsby Frank and Jacquelyn Miller David and Caroline Morgan Sheffield Nelson Joe and Adele Pruett Dr. Sally Roden Dr. Charles and Netta Seifert Mike and Missy Shock Malcolm Smith David and Rebecca Watts Dr. Roy Whitehead
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