2014-15 Membership Guide
BELIEVE IN THE G. INVEST IN THE G.
$375,978 raised for the Athletic Scholarship Fund 903 total donors in 2013-14 226 total student-athletes 60 Academic All-SoCon selections 38 SoCon athletic award winners 33 student-athletes graduated in 2013-14 1 NCAA Regional at-large bid (Men’s Golf)
Justin Jones Class of 2015 Jamestown, N.C. Major: Business
Mission
The Spartan Club secures the financial support that provides our student-athletes with the opportunities to achieve academic and athletic success.
A message from the
Athletic Director
Fellow Spartans, On behalf of UNCG and our 17 varsity teams, I want to thank you for supporting UNCG Athletics. Over the past year, we have excelled on and off the field and live each day representing the Spartan Way.
2013-14 was another successful year for the Spartan Club. We set new records in the athletic scholarship fund with $375,978 contributed from 887 donors, and also launched the first-ever True Spartan Challenge, a student-athlete giving campaign. After just six weeks, 100% of our student-athletes contributed to the program. These student-athletes made a bold statement about their dedication to UNCG Athletics, and we hope you will partner with them by supporting the Spartan Club in 2014-15. Your commitment allows our student-athletes to continue to achieve at the highest levels in competition, in the classroom and in the community. There are many ways to follow our success including uncgspartans.com or, even better, by joining us in person to cheer us on at home or on the road. Go Spartans!
“We discover and develop champions in life.�
- The Spartan Way -
Fundraising Update Spiro at the Downtown Dribble for the SoCon Basketball Tournament in Asheville, N.C.
Athletic Scholarship Fund Cash Raised $375K $350K $325K $300K $275K $250K $225K $200K 08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
13-14
As you can see from the previous page, thanks to the generosity of the alumni, friends and family of UNCG Athletics, our Athletic Scholarship Fund has grown significantly over the past few years. In fact, since 2010-11, it has grown by nearly 50%. However, due to continuing rise of the cost of tuition, we are still about $500,000 short from being able to fully fund all of our teams to the NCAA maximum allowed scholarship limits. Since 2010, our scholarship expense has increased by more than $1 million. We must continue to grow our Athletic Scholarship Fund to compete at the highest levels within the Southern Conference and beyond. Endowments also provide an opportunity to build long-term stability and growth in our athletic scholarship funding. While named endowments begin at $50,000, it will take leadership gifts well beyond that to fully fund scholarships (see chart below) based on the University’s annual spending policy amount of 4.25%. Endowment Gift Amount
Annual Spin-Off
$50,000 $100,000 $200,000 $400,000 $750,000
$2,125 $4,250 $8,500 $17,000 $31,875
The Cost of a Full Athletic Scholarship Academic Year Charges Tuition & Fees Room (double) Meals Books Academic Year Total
N.C. Resident
Non Resident
$6,454 $6,630 $3,298 $800 $17,182
$21,316 $6,630 $3,298 $800 $32,044
Carter Jenkins, ‘17
SoCon Freshman of the Year Major: Business Raleigh, N.C.
2015 Kelsey Sidney, ‘15 Elementary Ed. Chesterfield, Mo.
Principal Partner, Trinity Financial Wayne, Pa. “Having had the privilege of being a studentathlete at UNCG instilled in me hard-work, time management, resilience, teamwork and dedication that I carry with me every day in my role now as a professional, business owner and as a mother. I feel an obligation to give back to support current and future Spartans just as others provided that funding and support to us. It is a wonderful cycle of excellence.”
2001
“Being a studentathlete at UNCG has provided me with an experience I never could have imagined. The entire department has been supportive since my freshman year of getting me acclimated to college to helping me develop the leadership skills that I use every day. UNCG was the right fit for me from the second I walked onto campus. Being a Spartan is something that I take pride in and always will.”
Robyn Jameson ‘01
Community Engagement
$6,506 donated to local charities 1,283.5 volunteer hours in Greensboro “Being able to volunteer and visit with the children at local elementary schools was such a rewarding experience. It has inspired me to strive to be a role model for young children.” Ashley Eddleman, ‘16 UNCG Women’s Soccer Kernersville, N.C. Major: Psychology
(pictured on the right, center)
2017 India Timpton, ‘17 Communication Charlotte, N.C.
Principal Greensboro, N.C.
“My experience as a student-athlete at UNCG propelled me to strive for excellence and helped prepare me for my current role as a principal. The sense of family and unity I experienced as an athlete makes me want to give back so another student-athlete has the same opportunities given to me. Every student that has the privilege of being an athlete here should consider it an honor to wear the BLUE and GOLD!”
1989
“One important aspect of sports for every athlete is the passion we have for our team and the sport itself. It is the reason we run every sprint, lift every weight and get back up every time we are knocked down. Passion keeps me dedicated and working hard. Since becoming a Spartan, I have discovered an even deeper passion for basketball and it is what drives me to be better on the court, in the classroom and in my everyday life.”
Angie Polk-Jones, ‘89
2013-14
Academic Success • Department cumulative GPA of 3.06. • Eight teams achieved a 3.0 GPA or better for the year.
• 38 student-athletes were awarded special distinctions of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude in Spring 2014.
2016 Noah DeAngelo, ‘16 Biology Burlington, N.C.
ESPN Soccer Analyst Avon, Conn. “UNCG is a special place and I have a great appreciation for this program. UNCG always will be a place I am proud to call home. Being a student-athlete prepared me for my future with ESPN and enhanced my knowledge of the game of soccer. However, UNCG has potential for continuous growth and development, and this will become a reality as long as the extended UNCG family truly believes in this program.”
2001
“UNCG is a place where ambition meets opportunity. My experiences at UNCG and the relationships I have forged have molded my character, affirmed my values and have directed my future ambitions. It is with great pride that I am able to now, and in the future, call myself a Spartan.”
Alejandro Moreno, ‘01
2014-15 Spartan Club Giving Levels Benefits Travel with team to one game Meal with a coach Exclusive athletic director gift Two tickets to Senior Student-Athlete Banquet Men’s Basketball game program recognition Courtside basketball season ticket opportunity Men’s Basketball VIP parking Men’s Basketball halftime hospitality Men’s Basketball pregame hospitality Recognition in the HHP Building Men’s Basketball riser section season ticket opportunity Spartan Club window decal Invitation to annual donor recognition event Membership card with list of corporate sponsors/discounts Spartan Club front license plate + Tax deductible charitable gift
Champions Circle*
& Century Golden Fighting Blue Gold Spartans Spartans Spartans Spartans
$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000
$500
$250
$100
* - Those who make 4-year pledges at these levels will be partnered with a student-athlete as part of our annual scholarship program. % - Based on availability + - First time donors only
Membership Funds SPARTAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND These gifts are used directly for student-athlete scholarships. By giving to this fund, you will qualify for all benefits and earn priority points.
TEAM ENRICHMENT FUND These funds are used for team operations, equipment and travel at the coach’s discretion. When giving to team enrichment funds, 80% of your gift will go directly to the team fund and 20% will go to the Athletic Scholarship Fund. If your 20% to the Athletic Scholarship Fund is over $100, then you will receive Spartan Club membership benefits. 100% of your gift will qualify for priority points.
ENDOWMENTS
Eira Jensen, ‘17
Holmveien, Norway Major: Psychology
Endowments allow donors to set up a fund for student-athlete scholarships or team operation funds that can be counted on each year by a student-athlete or coach. The donor has discretion over the naming of the endowment and designating the funds to a particular sport. Endowments are available beginning at $50,000, but larger endowments are needed to fully endow the scholarship needs of our program. Endowment gifts also qualify for priority points.
Spartan Club Priority Point System The Spartan Club Priority Point System is designed to reward those who have been loyal and generous to UNCG Athletics through the years and create a fair and equitable means of allocating benefits that exist in limited quantities related to the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The Spartan Club will assign benefits among donors and season ticket holders using the chart below to calculate point totals. For more information on the point system, visit SpartanClub.org.
Gift to Spartan Athletic Scholarship Fund in Previous Year Consecutive Years of Giving to Athletics Season Ticket Holder Previous Season Consecutive Years of Being a Season Ticket Holder at Greensboro Coliseum Lifetime Giving to Athletics Fleming Gym Season Ticket Holder Former UNCG Student-Athlete Bonus UNCG Alumni Bonus UNCG Faculty/Staff Bonus
10 points per $100 6 points per year 3 points per season ticket 2 points per year 2 points per every $100 10 points 50 points 25 points 25 points
True Spartan Challenge UNCG student-athletes accomplished a new feat in 2013-14 as 100 percent of all current student-athletes made a gift to their team’s enrichment fund in the first-ever True Spartan Challenge. UNCG is among a small number of schools across the country that reached this accomplishment in the first year. Spartan student-athletes made a bold statement about their dedication to UNCG Athletics. The True Spartan Challenge student-athlete giving campaign was developed as a partnership between the Spartan Club and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Through the True Spartan Challenge, student-athletes also competed to be the first men’s and women’s team to 100% participation (men’s soccer and women’s tennis), as well as have the highest average Jade Scaife gift per player on each team (women’s golf Class of 2017 and men’s tennis).
Fort Washington, Md. Major: Business
Will Albright
Incentive Programs
Class of 2017 Greensboro, N.C. Major: Political Science
110% Spartans The 110% Spartans is an initiative to help the UNCG Spartan Club meet the rising cost of scholarships. The 110% Spartans recognizes Spartan Club members whose 2014-15 (July 1 - June 30) Athletic Scholarship Fund commitment is at least 10% greater than their 2013-14 Athletic Scholarship Fund gift. Members who increase their previous year’s commitment by at least 10% receive bonus priority points (increase x 1%) and will be recognized in a men’s basketball game program. These members will also be invited to the 110% night at a men’s basketball game during the 2015-16 season, where they will be able to attend the Spartan Club pregame event and be recognized on the court at halftime of this game.
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Give early and be rewarded! We challenge all Spartan Club members to give/renew their gift by April 30th in an effort to help the Spartan Club meet their goal earlier in the fiscal year. All Spartan Club members who give by April 30th will receive three bonus points in the priority point system.
2017 R.J. White, ‘17
Communication Frisco, Texas
Owner, Liberty Tax Greensboro, N.C. “Leadership, overcoming obstacles and winning the right way were some of the many principles forged on the court and in the classroom at UNCG. The relationships built, lessons and experiences while a Spartan have helped to shape everything I do. Staying active in supporting the next generation of Spartan student-athletes is an important step in building a community of winners and growing the Spartan Family.”
2002
“My experiences at UNCG have made me who I am today on and off the court. What makes this place special is the fact that my teammates and I are here for the same thing, and that is to win and grow as individuals. The players and coaching staff make me feel like I am supposed to be here. I know that being a Spartan is the right fit for me.”
David Schuck, ‘02
Donor Premium Seating Options On-Court Seating - Golden Spartans Level Sit in the most exclusive section of the Greensboro Coliseum. Court seats are along the sideline across from the team benches and provide the best view of Spartan Basketball.
Riser Section Seating - Blue & Gold Spartans Level Off the floor and in the crowd, riser seats are the first five rows of center court sections. Risers give you more freedom to pick your seats and sit with friends and family to cheer on the Spartans.
Donor Hospitality & Parking Golden Spartans Level
Kayel Locke Class of 2016 Baltimore, Md. Major: Marketing
Enjoy pregame hospitality at the Greensboro Coliseum in The Terrace. Hear pregame comments from the coaching staff and other special guests, and enjoy a pregame meal! At halftime, join us for popcorn and cookies. Avoid traffic and take advantage of our VIP parking lot and gain immediate access to The Terrace and your seats! Easy in, easy out, all season long!
Annual Scholarships Annual giving has an immediate impact on our student-athletes. Our overall commitment of providing a first-class educational experience for each and every one of our student-athletes is our highest priority. Scholarships may be created with a commitment of $10,000 or more paid over a four-year period.
Current established annual scholarships are:
Max Povse
Cary, N.C. 3rd Round Draft Pick by the Atlanta Braves
Bill and Laura Barrier Richard and Shari Beavers Chris and Laura Bott Linda Brady and Steve Heyer David and Martha Brown Marc and Janis Bush Mike and Cherry Callahan Randy and Amanda Clarida Craig and Carmela Cook Larry and Judy Garner Graphic Visual Solutions, Inc. Hawthorne Residential Partners Brad and Kim Hayes Scott and Jennifer Henegar Ray and Mary Lou Holoman Joe and Cindy Hughes Becky Jackson
Kurt and Joy Kronenfeld Pete and Kathy LaMuraglia LindBrook Development Byrnes/Matthews Mike and Jill Murray Dale and Barbara Phipps Piedmont Orthopedic Association Mark and Lisa Reynolds David and Jami Schuck David and Pam Sprinkle Mike and Jeanne Twilley Steve and Debbie Vetter Well•Spring Retirement Community Jim and Brenda Wilson Art and Mary Winstead David and Cheryl Wyrick
Endowment Giving Athletic endowments provide a perpetual source of funding for our student-athlete scholarships and can also support team operational budgets. These gifts ensure financial support in perpetuity. It allows your generosity and your named legacy to live on as a permanent part of UNCG Athletics.
Current established endowments are: Lynne C. Agee James H. Allen Alma W. Barrier William S. Barrier Richard A. and Sharon M. Beavers Irwin Belk Aaron Bobb Nelson E. Bobb Richard Brenner Jim and Lynn Burgio Michael and Nancy Burke Marge Burns Bush Family Bobbi Carson Celebration of Women in Sport Mildred Curlee Cooper Caroline McHardy Elliot Michael B. Fleming Robert A. and Mary C. Fleming Stanley and Dorothy Frank Athena and Gus Gallins J. Douglas Galyon Ellen Griffin
Lester Earl Gross, III Doug Hamilton Charles A. Hayes George G. Hoyle and Kathleen A. Kelly Becky Jackson Nathan W. and Robyn E. Jameson David Bates Knight C. Thomas Martin Karl Mayer Jim Melvin Charles C. Moyer Victor M. Nussbaum, Jr. Michael H. Parker Frederick S. and Madelyn S. Phillips Nancy Ann Porter Charles M. Reid Malinda B. and David L. Richbourg Safrit-Ennis Rayna Matea Taylor Edward and Carolyn Uprichard Vann, Frances and Linda L. Warren H. Michael Weaver
Katelyn Bedwell, ‘14
SoCon Player of the Year Major: Elementary Education Surrey, British Columbia
WAYS TO JOIN Cash, Check or Credit Card Phone To make a gift by phone using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted), please call the Spartan Club at (336) 334-5156.
Online To make a gift online, visit SpartanClub.org. You have the option of making a recurring gift here and can spread your total gift over a period of time.
Mail To make a gift by check (payable to UNCG Spartan Club) or credit card through the mail, please complete the enclosed Spartan Club gift form and send to: UNCG Spartan Club P.O. Box 26168 Greensboro, NC 27402-6168
Other Methods of Giving Monthly draft of credit card: The Spartan Club can draft your credit card account on a monthly basis. Drafts may be authorized on the pledge form. Matching Gifts: Many companies have a matching gifts program that doubles the value of your gift. Consult your employer for information concerning a matching gift for higher education in support of scholarships for student-athletes. Be sure to enclose your matching gift form with your gift. Bequests, Stocks and Special Gifts: When you name the UNCG Spartan Club as a beneficiary in your will or establish a life-income trust, you help to ensure the lasting strength and vitality of the athletic program at UNCG. Bequests, trusts and gifts of appreciated securities, insurance policies and real estate may offer you excellent tax advantages as well. We welcome an opportunity to discuss these giving options with you.
Tax Information All contributions to the Spartan Club are considered gifts to UNCG and are credited at full value for purpose of the member’s University gift record. However, a contribution to the Spartan Club which entitles the donor to priority assignment for tickets, parking and the opportunity to attend events is 80 percent deductible for income tax purposes according to the Internal Revenue Service. The Spartan Club urges you to consult with your tax advisor to determine the tax deduction for your gift.
Gift Form 2014-15 I. Gift Amount/Levels
Name(s) Address City State Zip Phone #
II. Gift Designation
Levels of Giving Champions Circle ($10,000, $5,000 & $2,500) Golden Spartans ($1,000 - $2,499) Fighting Spartans ($500 - $999) Blue & Gold Spartans ($250 - $499) Century Spartans ($100 - $249)
$ $ $
Gift Amount
UNCG Spartan Club PO Box 26168 Greensboro, NC 27403
$
Spartan Club Athletic Scholarship Fund Enrichment Fund (specify sport) Other
Return Address:
III. Available Enrichment Funds Baseball Men’s Soccer Softball Women’s Soccer Cheer Men’s Basketball Men’s Tennis Women’s Basketball Women’s Tennis Dance Men’s Golf M/W Cross Country/Track & Field Women’s Golf Volleyball Payment options on back...
IV. Payment Options Check Enclosed (payable to UNCG Spartan Club) Credit Card Visa MasterCard One-Time Payment Account Number Expires /
American Express Monthly Payment of $
for
months, for a total pledge of $
.
CSV # (3 digit number on back of card) Signature
Name on Card (please print) Payroll Deduction (UNCG employees only) Total Gift
Amount Per Period*
Total Periods
Begin Date
*Minimum $5.00 pay per period
Matching Gift Form Enclosed
Company
Amount $
Online Giving - Make a secure gift online to UNCG Athletics today. Visit SpartanClub.org and click the Give Now link.
V. Benefits Waiver I decline all benefits within my gift level and may therefore deduct my entire contribution as a tax deduction. Signature
Date
SP BR15
THE SPARTAN CLUB 337 HHP Building PO Box 26168 Greensboro, NC 27402 Craig Fink
Associate AD for Advancement 336-944-1750 c_fink@uncg.edu
Susan McDonald
Athletic Development Assistant 919-270-0457 s_mcdona@uncg.edu
Mike Roach
Spartan Club Director 336-420-5481 jmroach@uncg.edu
Whitney Honeycutt
Assistant Spartan Club Director 336-334-5156 wrhoneyc@uncg.edu
To learn more, visit our website:
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