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2013-14 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
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Spartan Club Our Mission The Spartan Club secures the financial support that provides our student-athletes with the opportunities to achieve academic and athletic success.
Every
DONOR makes a DIFFERENCE
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As a Spartan Club member, you have a direct impact on our student-athletes and their goals on the field, in the classroom and in their lives after UNCG. Your tax deductible gifts are vital to the success of our program and help us compete on a national level. As we continue to strive for Southern Conference championships, we hope that you will join with us to help achieve our goals and continue to honor the Spartan Way as We Discover and Develop Champions in Life!
“I can honestly say I am proud to call UNCG home. This school is a great place to play Division-I basketball, get a degree, and most importantly, mature as a person. I have learned so much in my time here and I have been fortunate to call myself a Spartan for all four years of my collegiate career.” - Drew Parker, ‘14 Houston, Texas / Business
BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
Player Profile: Sammie Buchanan Sophomore
- Made a hole-in-one at the 2013 SoCon Golf Championship in Hilton Head, S.C. - Capped off rookie season with a career-best 11th place finish at SoCon Championship.
SCHOLARSHIP COSTS With tuition and fees escalating each year, it is increasingly important to grow our Athletic Scholarship Fund to help relieve the strain on the athletic department budget. We currently spend $3,219,938 for scholarships. However, it would take an additional $535,606 to fully fund all scholarships allowable by the NCAA for each of our 17 varsity teams.
Bluffton, S.C.
Estimated Undergraduate Educational Expense for 2013-14 Academic Year Charges Tuition & Fees Residence Halls Meal Plan Books & Supplies Academic Year Total
N.C. Resident $6,388 $6,500 $2,998 $800 $16,686
Non Resident $20,186 $6,500 $2,998 $800 $30,484
“UNCG has become my home away from home. I love my athletic family here. Thanks to the scholarships I receive, I have had the opportunity to get the full experience in the classroom and on the court that UNCG has to offer. I believe that the scholarships also motivate me to work harder to achieve my goals academically and athletically.” - Karrian Chambers, ‘14 College Station, Texas / Kinesiology & Pre-Occupational Therapy
BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL MEMBERSHIP FUNDS
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
By giving to this fund, you will qualify for all benefits and earn priority points. The funds are used directly for student-athlete scholarships.
TEAM ENRICHMENT FUND
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. These funds are used for team operations, equipment and travel at the coach’s discretion.
ENDOWMENTS
Endowments allow donors to set up a fund for scholarships or team operation funds that a student-athlete or coach can count on each year. The donor has discretion over how these funds are to be used. 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.
2013-14 Spartan Club Giving Levels 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 Annual Report and window decal Invitation to annual donor recognition event Postseason tournament/road game ticket priority % Membership card with list of corporate sponsors/discounts Spartan Club front license plate + Tax deductible charitable gift
& Century Current Golden Fighting Blue Gold Spartans Spartans Spartans Spartans Student
$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000
$500
$250
$100
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Priority 6 Priority 7
* - Those who make 4-year pledges at these levels will be matched up with a student-athlete as part of our annual scholarship program % - Based on availability + - First time donors only
$25
Visit SpartanClub.org for Benefits
Benefits
Champions Circle*
“When I was first recruited, I was amazed by the UNCG campus and athletic facilities. Walking onto the field every day is a feeling you can’t describe. Being given the opportunity to play softball and attend a great university like UNCG has been an incredible experience.” - Raeanne Hanks, ‘14 Rainier, Ore. / Social Work
BASKETBALL TICKETS and
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
UNCG BASKETBALL 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 and 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 AND PARKING - GOLDEN SPARTANS LEVEL Enjoy pregame hospitality at the Greensboro Coliseum in The Terrace. Hear pregame comments from the coaching staff and other special guests, and enjoy your pregame meal! At halftime, join us for drinks and snacks.
Kayel Locke, ‘16 Baltimore, Md. Accounting
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!
FOR TICKETS, CALL 336-334-3250.
BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL TENNIS TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
Player Profile: Chelsea Sumney Senior
Washington, Pa.
- 2012 SoCon Cross Country Champion - Recipient of a SoCon postgraduate scholarship. Will obtain master’s degree from UNCG in speech pathology.
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 program. 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 Club Annual 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
“I grew up in Greensboro and have been lucky to stay close to home to play tennis and go to school at UNCG. Tennis for me was never a team sport until I came to UNCG and this university has really become a home to me.” - Cameron Smith, ‘15 Jamestown, N.C. / Business
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) 334-3576.
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 2013-14 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/Dance Men’s Basketball Men’s Tennis Women’s Basketball Women’s Tennis Payment options Men’s Golf M/W Cross Country/Track & Field Women’s Golf Volleyball 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 $
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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
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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_mcdonald@uncg.edu
Mike Roach
Spartan Club Director 336-334-3576 jmroach@uncg.edu
Whitney Honeycutt
BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL TENNIS VOLLEYBALL
Assistant Spartan Club Director 336-334-5156 wrhoneyc@uncg.edu
To learn more, visit our website:
SPARTANCLUB.ORG
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Jessica Collins, ‘15 Raleigh, N.C. Environmental Studies