Tennessee Fund Guidebook

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WELCOME TO THE TENNESSEE FUND! Each year the University of Tennessee is committed to maintaining its place among the list of top tier public institutions providing the highest quality education for students. We are very fortunate to have an institution where over 500 student-athletes are given the opportunity to earn a degree while competing for championships.

These opportunities wouldn’t exist if not for the generous support of over 13,500 donors that represent the Tennessee Fund. It is their commitment to excellence that provides the financial means to compete at the highest level while allowing the athletic department to give back to the campus each year. We are proud to be one of the few programs in the country that does not require financial assistance from the university, state government, or citizens’ tax dollars.

Because of your generosity the campus will receive an average of $10 million in funding from the athletic department each year.

We thank you for your passion and support in making Tennessee athletics a special experience and we encourage you to continue to support Vol and Lady Vol programs.

Go Vols and Lady Vols!

Mike Hamilton

Director of Men’s Athletics

Joan Cronan

Director of Women’s Athletics

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How it Works.....................................................................................................4 Annual Giving Levels and Benefits.................................................................7 Football Season Ticket Information................................................................8 Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Information................................................13 Women’s Basketball Season Ticket and Parking Information.....................14 Football Parking Information.........................................................................16 Men’s Basketball Parking Information.........................................................18 Priority Point System......................................................................................20 Premium Seating............................................................................................22 How To Contribute (Methods of Support)....................................................24 Tax Information...............................................................................................27 Tennessee Fund Staff.....................................................................................30 Donor Calendar...............................................................................................32 2011 Football Schedule....................................................... Inside Back Cover

2011 IMPORTANT DEADLINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits including season tickets, away game tickets, rank, and parking.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Season ticket renewal and away game ticket application deadline for 2011 football.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Football parking application deadline.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for basketball benefits including season tickets, rank, and parking.

Season ticket renewal deadline for 2011-2012 Lady Vols Basketball

Friday, July 29, 2011

Season ticket renewal deadline for 2011-2012 Vols Basketball.

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NEW GUIDELINES FOR 2011 HOW IT WORKS

The University of Tennessee’s commitment to excellence in athletics has created an unprecedented demand for ticket and parking benefits. In order to fairly allocate those benefits, a system is in place to reward supporters of the program since it is their generosity that helps create champions and successful student-athletes who represent the university.

Those who support the athletic programs on campus through generous donations to the Tennessee Fund are given the opportunity to purchase athletic benefits each year. In the past, separate gifts to men’s athletics, women’s athletics, or academic programs on campus determined the benefits eligible for purchase. However, moving forward, one gift to the Tennessee Fund enables you to purchase season tickets to ALL men’s or women’s sporting events. * Giving level and amount determines quantity and locations available for purchase. * Academic donors with athletic benefits new to the Tennessee Fund prior to the 2010 season will maintain their season ticket and parking pass opportunity as long as those requirements are met for 2011.

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2011 TENNESSEE FUND DONOR BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Football Season Tickets • Men’s Basketball Season Tickets • Women’s Basketball Season Tickets • *Season Parking Passes – Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball • *Away Game Football Tickets • *SEC Championship and Bowl Game Tickets • *SEC and NCAA Tournament Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tickets • Baseball, Softball and Soccer Season Tickets *Season ticket purchase and minimum giving level required.

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ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS & BENEFITS

Each Tennessee Fund member’s priority and ability to obtain various benefits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor rank as determined by the Tennessee Fund point system (see page 20 for information on the priority point system).

DONOR BENEFIT CHART

Benefits/ Membership Levels

Invitation to Tennessee Fund Day and Big Orange Caravan Receptions

Big Orange Club

Foothills

Ridgerunner

Plateau

Trailblazer

Mountaineer

Bronze

Silver

Gold

NDS

$250,000

$50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 (over 10 years)

Vol and Lady Vol Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity Vol and Lady Vol Basketball Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets) Vol and Lady Vol SEC and NCAA Tournament Tickets (must purchase season tickets) Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity Football Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets) Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity Football and Basketball Program Guide * Lady Vol Endowment Donors receive all of the above. * The quantity and location of tickets and parking passes available for purchase is based on donor giving level and priority point ranking – see season ticket and parking information for details. Ticket and parking benefits are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

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FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINES 2011 Annual Contribution Guidelines* for NEW or ADDITIONAL Priority (Renewable) Season Football Tickets Montana – Cincinnati – Buffalo - Georgia – LSU – South Carolina – MTSU - Vanderbilt *These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Neyland Stadium. They merely are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2010 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats and allow the donor to renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seating locations are subject to change as needed due to renovations of Neyland Stadium. In addition, the cost of the season ticket may vary on an annual basis.

Lower Level

Stadium Section

Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline

Sections U or T

$ 5,000

Upper Level

Stadium Section

Annual Donation (per pair)

Sections R, S, V, or W

$ 2,500

West Sideline

Tennessee Terrace

see pg 23

East Sideline

Section C

$ 5,000

East Sideline

Section CC

$ 2,500

Section B

$ 2,500

Section BB

$ 1,500

Section A

$ 1,000

Section AA

$ 1,000

North End Zone

Sections X1-Z15

$ 1,000

North End Zone

Sections XX1-ZZ15

South End Zone

Sections J-Q

$ 1,000

Rows 1-2

$ 2,500

Rows 3-12

$ 500

Rows 13-26 (Chair backs)

$ 1,000

**The Tennessee Fund does not offer priority seating in Student Sections D-I, or DD-FF.

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South End Zone

Sections GG-QQ

Rows 1-2

$ 2,500

Rows 3-15

$ 500

Rows 16+

$ 100

Student Seating

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Demand for some games will exceed demand for others, thus varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Donors who qualify will place their order on their season ticket application but may be refunded if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply.

Away game ticket quantities are determined by giving category and assigned to a seat location according to rank. Members with multiple giving categories are able to order on multiple categories.

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Rocky Top, NDS, Gold Victor

(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 6+ seats)

Rank 1-500................................................ 8

All others in category............................. 6

Silver Victor

(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 4 seats)

Rank 1-2500.............................................. 6

All others in category............................. 4

Bronze Victor

(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 2 seats)

Rank 1-3500.............................................. 4

All others in category............................. 2

Mountaineer

Rank 1-2500.............................................. 4 All others in category............................. 2*

Trailblazer

Rank 1-1000.............................................. 2 All others in category............................. 2*

*If available.

FLORIDA, ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, KENTUCKY

As a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive first priority for away game tickets.

ANNUAL GIVING CATEGORY

AWAY GAME TICKETS

In an effort to distribute away game tickets in an equitable manner, the Tennessee Fund places high priority on donor rank during the assignment process. Therefore, the number of *if available tickets a person can purchase is purely determined by their Tennessee Fund rank. Please remember your rank is determined by points accrued from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see page 20 for information on the priority point system). If you have questions about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at 865-974-1218.

APPROXIMATE 2011 AWAY GAME TICKET AVAILABILITY

UT * Florida 8,500 Alabama 9,500 Arkansas 8,000 Kentucky 6,500 * The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’ families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets are allocated the remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee Fund members.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINES Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling Arena is usually unavailable.

2011 Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines* (per pair of seats) *These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in Thompson-Boling Arena.

They merely are to provide new donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2010-2011 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats.

100 Level All Sections

Sold Out

200 Level

Sold Out

All Sections

300 Level Sections 318-324

(side court seats)

All other sections

$ 500 minimum* $ 100 minimum*

- Seats that become available on the side court lower level 104,105,106, 120,121,122 require a $25,000 one time capital gift per seat payable over 5 years and a minimum Silver Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information. * Subject to availability

Away Game Tickets

Road game basketball tickets are not available through the UT Athletic Ticket office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket office at the host school for more information.

Southeastern Conference Tournament/NCAA Tournament

The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets the Athletic Department receives is determined by the host site which makes it very difficult to predict how many donors will receive the opportunity to buy tickets. Applications will be sent to donors who have made their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30 of each year and qualify for seating based upon their annual giving category and rank. You must purchase season tickets to qualify.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINES Tennessee Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol season basketball tickets. Season tickets are assigned based on annual giving level and the priority point system. Those interested in improving their location can submit a request to the Tennessee Fund office. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance with the point system.

Seating & Donation Amounts Season tickets in the 100 or 200 level for Lady Vol basketball require a minimum $200 donation per pair for new Tennessee Fund members or existing members interested in additional tickets. Locations are determined by annual giving level and priority point rank and subject to availability. Please call the Tennessee Fund office for specific availability.

Parking Season parking passes for Lady Vol basketball are sold to donors based on the priority points system and are reassigned each year.

Tennessee Fund donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.

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SEC Tournament/NCAA Tournament Donors to the Tennessee Fund also receive the opportunity to purchase post season tournament tickets. The number of post season tickets the Athletic Department receives is determined by the host site which makes it very difficult to predict if we can fulfill all requests. You must purchase season tickets to qualify. For more information contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

Other Ticket Packages Tennessee Fund members with interest in the Coca-Cola Six Pack, Family Plan, Group Tickets or Single Game tickets should contact the ticket office directly at (865) 656-1200.

Lady Vol Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball Soccer, softball, and volleyball season and individual game tickets can be purchased through the ticket office at (865) 656-1200.

General Admission (300, 310-314, 328-331A)

Season TIcket Holder Donation Required (100-112, 114-128, 130-131 200, 209-231, lower 316-326)

Luxury Suites/ Loge Seating Reserved Individual (315A-315, upper 316-326, 327-327A)

UT Students with Current ID (129) Family Plan

No Donation Required (113, 129)

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT UTTIX.COM

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2011 FOOTBALL PARKING INFORMATION

The University of Tennessee uses a “Zone” approach when assigning on-campus season parking passes for athletic events. Lots are grouped in either Orange, White, or Grey Zones. Donors giving at certain membership levels can guarantee themselves a parking spot in a certain zone. However, donor rank determines which particular lot within a zone will be assigned. Membership levels that do not have a guaranteed zone will be assigned strictly in donor rank order based on remaining availability. Parking is reassigned yearly.

Please note that all parking areas are subject to change on an annual basis based on parking lot availability and construction projects as determined by the University.

Rocky (Skybox) Eligible for (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone and (1) in the 11th Street Garage (the cost of the parking is included in the skybox licensing fee) Nathan Dougherty Society Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank *Gold Victor, Tennessee Terrace (6 or more seats) Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes (2) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank (1) Pass will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rank *Silver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) (ranked 1-5,000) Eligible to purchase (2) parking passes Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank *Silver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) (ranked 5,001-above) Eligible to purchase (2) parking passes Passes will be assigned according to donor rank Donors have two options: Option #1: (1) Orange Zone + (1) pass in White Zone Option #2: (2) passes in White Zone East Club or West Club (6 or more seats) Eligible for (2) parking passes (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank Eligible to purchase (1) additional parking pass (1) Pass will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rank

2011 FOOTBALL PARKING ZONES ORANGE ZONE

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East Club or West Club (4 Seats) Eligible for (2) parking passes (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank East Club or West Club (2 Seats) Eligible for (1) parking pass (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 1-4,000) Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 4,001-above) Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Passes will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rank Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, Foothills Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Pass will be assigned strictly according to donor rank within the Orange, White or Grey Zones All football parking, including handicap parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible. * Academic donors (Benefactors, Charles Dabney Society, Founders Society, 1794 Society, Torchbearer Society) who received benefits through the alumni association that are Gold or Silver Victors with the Tennessee Fund will be eligible to purchase 1 parking pass.

WHITE ZONE

GREY ZONE

9

C8

G4

23B

C1

LAKE AVENUE

14

9B

G10

G3

23D

C21

VOLUNTEER HALL

AG CAMPUS

CIRCLE PARK

G6

G1

7A

22

WORLD’S FAIR SITE

UTVC

C15

G5/30

23A

PRATT PAVILION

25

FORT KID

40

11TH STREET

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2011-12 MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING GIVING LEVEL

PARKING QUANTITY

Rocky, Nathan Dougherty Society, East Club 6+, West Club 4+, Tennessee Terrace 6+, Gold Victor

(2) in Orange Zone, (1) in White Zone

East Club 4, West Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 4, Silver Victor

(1) in Orange Zone, (1) in White Zone

East Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 2, Bronze Victor

(1) in Orange Zone

Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, Foothills

(1) assigned based on rank

Arena Donor with 2-4 Season Tickets

Arena Donor with 5+ Season Tickets

(1) in G10 (2) in G10

2011-12 MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING ZONES ORANGE ZONE WHITE ZONE

G10

*G5/30

G4

G3

G1

C8

CIRCLE PARK

30A

23D

5

C15 C1 7A 22 14

*In order to accommodate the most donors in G5/30, no account will be assigned more than (1) pass in G5/30.

All men’s basketball parking, including handicap parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.

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GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION Mailing Information Season tickets are shipped separately from individual and away game tickets. They will NOT arrive in the same package. Season tickets are shipped by carrier service and require a street address. Please confirm your address at the time you order your tickets, as it is not possible to change addresses once the tickets are printed. Change of address must be submitted in writing to the Tennessee Fund office. A change of address form can be found on the utsports.com website.

Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Tickets The UTAD is NOT responsible for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If your tickets are lost you may purchase other tickets if they are available.

Handicapped Seating The University of Tennessee is proud to offer seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available on a season and individual game basis. Please contact the UT Athletic Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 or (800) 332-8657 for further information. Seating is limited so please make arrangements early.

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Ticket Payment Payment must be made by check, VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Checks should be made payable to The University of Tennessee.

Payment must be made by applicant or spouse. No second-party payments will be accepted. Cash will be accepted only from the person whose name appears on the application and an ID will be required.

Charge by Phone or Online Orders for available individual game tickets may be made using VISA, MasterCard or Discover. All orders received the week of the game will not be mailed, but held for pickup.

Each order includes a service charge. ALL CREDIT CARD SALES ARE FINAL. If tickets are not picked up, no refunds will be made.

Visit uttix.com for more information.

Ticket Office The UT ticket office is located at the NW Corner of Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of Phillip Fulmer Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information contact the ticket office at 1-800-332-VOLS (8657) or (865) 656-1200.

PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM Q: What is the “point system”?

A: The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system to help fairly allocate donor benefits.

Donors receive points based upon the consecutive number of years that they have given to the Tennessee Fund, as well as for the total cumulative contributions that they have made. This system seeks to reward both a donor’s longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless of giving category.

Q: How are points allocated?

A: Points are allocated as follows: 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to

the Tennessee Fund* since 1986 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to

Capital/Endowment funds since 1986 1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money raised by a Fund Drive Worker 5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986 10 pts. Awarded for UT Alumni

(one time award per account) 50 pts. Awarded for UT letterman

(one time award per account) 50 pts. Awarded for gifts given prior to 1986 (one time award) 50 pts. Awarded for 20 consecutive years of giving (one time award) *Formerly VASF and Lady Vol Boost-Her Club

Academic supporters who previously received athletic benefits were converted to the Tennessee Fund in 2010. They were given a one-time point award for those gifts based on a similar scale. Moving forward, gifts must be made directly to the Tennessee Fund in order to improve point total and rank.

The Tennessee Fund ranks donors four times yearly. The donor with the most accumulated points is ranked number 1, the next highest point total is ranked number 2 and so on. Consecutive years of giving points are withdrawn from a donor account if membership is not renewed annually. Regardless of rank, a donor’s annual gift must be made in order to receive the opportunity to purchase or renew priority tickets or parking.

Post March 1 Ranking

Used for football parking and away game

ticket assignments Post June 30 Ranking

Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball

parking assignments Post November 1 Ranking

Used for SEC Championship/Bowl Game assignments Post January 1 Ranking

Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/NCAA

Tournament assignments

Q: How is the point system used?

A: The point system is used by the Tennessee Fund in the following ways: Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements

Using this system, the Tennessee Fund starts with the top annual giving category (Nathan Dougherty Society) and reviews all requests from those that purchase season tickets in this category in rank order. After all the requests in this category have been processed, the Tennessee Fund then reviews

all requests from those that purchase season tickets in the next annual giving category in rank order. This process continues through all the giving categories until all of the available tickets have been assigned.

The point system is used to prioritize between donors who are in the same giving category when season ticket requests are reviewed.

Thus, a $5,000 donor with an overall rank of 4000 would be reviewed before a $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000. However, the ticket request for the $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000 would be reviewed prior to all other donors in the same annual giving category who had a Tennessee rank of 1001 or higher.

Once a donor has established season ticket priority, this individual must then maintain the same giving level or higher on an annual basis to retain their season ticket location. If a ticket holder wishes to improve a seating location, the request must be sent to the Tennessee Fund office or ticket office in writing. A form to complete this request is available online at utsports.com. Credit card orders are charged when the order is placed. Any orders that cannot be filled will be refunded.

Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments The Tennessee Fund uses solely donor rank, as determined by the point system, to

assign football and men’s basketball parking passes for donors in the Mountaineer annual giving category ($2,500-$4,999) and below.

Tennessee Fund donors at the Bronze Victor level ($5,000-$9,999) and higher are assigned football parking according to their donor rank, as determined by the point system, and in a predetermined zone if their rank does not qualify them for their choice of parking.

Women’s basketball parking is assigned in rank order for lots near Thompson-Boling Arena.

All football and men’s basketball parking locations are reassigned each year and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.

(See pages 16 and 19 for specific information on parking).

Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket Assignments The Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined by the point system, in two ways when managing the assignment of away football games, SEC postseason games / tournaments, and bowl tickets. The primary factor in determining the quantity of tickets that a donor is eligible for is the donor’s annual giving category. Once it has been determined who will receive tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are assigned strictly in donor rank order.

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS Premium seating at the University of Tennessee is a great way to take a leadership role in support of the orange and white while receiving one of the best seats in Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, and Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rocky Top Club (Sky Box Seating) For information regarding the availability of sky boxes, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

Rocky Top Club Benefits • Football Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats • Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority • Four Football Parking Passes (3 passes in the Orange Zone and 1 pass in the White Zone) • Basketball Season Ticket Priority • Option to Purchase Three Basketball Parking Passes • Football and Basketball Program

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East and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium The East and West Club offer Volunteer fans the opportunity to enjoy games at Neyland Stadium in one of the finest premium seating areas in all of college sports. Undercover outdoor seating, an adjoining indoor club area, and flat screen televisions showing college football games from across the country are sure to provide you and your family or friends a special place to spend your fall Saturdays.

For more information on the availability of club seating visit www.neylandclubseats.com.

Tennessee Terrace Tennessee football fans have the opportunity to be a part of the new Tennessee Terrace seating which opened in 2010. Tennessee Terrace is located in the former west upper deck of Neyland Stadium (Sections RR-WW) and features new chairback seating with a sideline view of all the action. An adjoining indoor concourse offers an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and televisions showing other college football games in a climate controlled setting overlooking

the campus. For more information on Tennessee Terrace visit www.tennesseeterrace.com.

Tennessee Terrace Financial Commitment One Time Capital Gift Per Seat $2,000

Annual Gift Per Seat (includes tickets) $3,000 ($2,500 donation, $500 ticket & licensing)

Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge Seats Vol and Lady Vol Basketball fans can enjoy games this winter from one of our 32 luxury suites or 165 Loge (club) seats. For availability of luxury suites and/or loge seats please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium MVP Seats New to Tennessee Baseball fans is the opportunity to purchase MVP seats behind home plate. Chairback seating attached to an interior club room allows Tennessee baseball fans to get close to the action.

For the availability of MVP seats contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

East and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium

Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge Seats

Tennessee Terrace

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HOW TO CONTRIBUTE (METHODS OF SUPPORT)

There are several ways to become a donor to the Tennessee Fund. Here are just a few of the ways to support the Vols and Lady Vols:

ONLINE GIVING

Pledge

The Tennessee Fund is proud to offer the ability to make a gift to the Tennessee Fund online. New donors joining for the first time or existing donors looking to renew their gift should visit utsports.com/tnfund.

You may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a specific level and then pay the pledge in installments, completing your pledge by March 1.

Statements will be sent periodically throughout the year reminding you of the March 1 deadline and the contribution balance remaining.

All donors to the Tennessee Fund have an online account. If you are visiting the site for the first time and are a current Tennessee Fund member, please call the Tennessee Fund office to receive your account number then register using a valid e-mail address. All new Tennessee Fund members can register directly online.

Benefits of Visiting Your Account Online: • View Your Priority Points • View Your Giving History • Update Your Mailing Address • View Your Current Seat Location • Contribute Online – Contributing online is secure, saves time and postage, and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has been received.

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Cash Donations Cash or checks are always acceptable.

Gifts are acknowledged by receipt from The University of Tennessee and the Athletic Department. Make all checks payable to The University of Tennessee.

Credit Cards The Tennessee Fund and Athletic Ticket Office accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. It is important to list the name of the cardholder, the account number and the expiration date on the contribution form.

Bank Draft By joining the Vol Check-off program you may have your bank account drafted monthly.

Please include a voided check along with your

completed contribution form via the envelope enclosed. For more information on the Vol Check-off program contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218. *Each year donors must re-submit the account information needed by the Tennessee Fund office to continue the bank draft. *To stop the bank draft option, please submit a letter in writing to the Tennessee Fund office notifying us of your decision. You will be expected to fulfill any outstanding balance at that time. *If your account shows insufficient funds 3 times during any point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use bank draft as a payment option will be stopped.

Matching Gifts Many companies will match your gifts to The University of Tennessee. Please consult the benefits office at your place of employment. You may be able to double or triple the value of your gift and benefits. Your initial gift and matching form must be in by March 1, but the matching gift may be completed throughout the year.

Many companies are not matching gifts if the donor receives any benefit as a result of the gift.

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sum can be used for donor benefits. If the company chooses to stop matching a donor’s gift, the donor is responsible for the entire annual contribution to maintain the same benefits.

Become a Fund Drive Worker The Tennessee Fund is proud to have over 13,500 Volunteer Fans as members. Those members can help us broaden support for the Big Orange by participating in the Fund Drive Program. Fund Drive workers help expand membership by informing the public about the Tennessee Fund and the numerous avenues of supporting Tennessee Athletics. If you would like information about the Fund Drive Team near you or how to become a Fund Drive worker please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

Gifts of Real Property and Securities Gifts of real property and securities are welcomed and may provide significant tax advantages. Appreciated stocks can be transferred electronically which, in many circumstances, can enable donors to realize significant capital gains tax savings while helping the Tennessee Fund provide essential scholarship support. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Estate Gifts Gifts through wills and bequests can provide you with benefits and the opportunity to sustain your family name through endowed scholarships with The University of Tennessee Athletic Department. Estate gifts can be made with a designated amount, a real asset, or a residual bequest. Consult your attorney. The Tennessee Fund can provide the appropriate wording for inclusion in your planning. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Endowments To provide funding for future Vol and Lady Vol student-athletes, endowments are essential.

The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship with the Volunteers exists at the $250,000 level and entitles you to membership in the Nathan Dougherty Society. These gifts can be made over a ten-year period in equal installments.

The Tennessee Fund office will provide the appropriate agreements to complete the gift.

Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Life Income Gifts Charitable remainder trusts can provide current tax advantages while providing the donor with income for a designated period of time or life.

They provide the Athletic Department with an endowed scholarship or operating fund gift

For more information visit www.plannedgiving.tennessee.edu

upon the completion of the trust or donor’s death. You also are encouraged to consult your tax advisor. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Tax Information

Disclaimer: The following information is not intended to constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not be relied on as such. Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.

Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by the University. The Athletic Department will notify you as to the value of any such items. Under current IRC provisions, no more than 80 percent of an amount paid to or for the benefit of an institution of higher education may be treated as a charitable contribution if, as a result of the payment, the donor receives the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event in an athletic stadium at the institution. You should consult your tax advisor to determine whether these provisions apply to you. If you choose to waive all applicable benefits, you must sign a written waiver at the time you make your Tennessee Fund donation.

“Playing By The Rules”

NCAA Compliance The athletic programs of this University are governed by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the Southeastern Conference (“SEC”). Current NCAA regulations require that, if you, as a donor to the University of Tennessee athletic program or any person directly or indirectly related or affiliated with you, violate any of the rules and regulations of the NCAA or SEC, the University must disassociate itself from you and any future University related benefits or privileges available to you will be terminated. Your participation in this program and your acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the University as a part of this program is your acknowledgment and agreement that, in the event of any such finding by the NCAA, the SEC or the University, all future benefits and privileges will be canceled and/or forfeited by the University.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax deductible?

A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a full deduction on contributions where there is no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor otherwise an 80% deduction is allowed when the benefit is received. Contact your financial advisor for detailed information.

Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used?

A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-athlete scholarship costs, facility upkeep, and general operating budget needs.

With over 500 student-athletes on campus the role the Tennessee Fund plays is critical in the success of the program.

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Q: How many members are there in the Tennessee Fund?

Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?

A: There are over 13,500 active Tennessee

A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and

Fund members.

parking passes created the need for a system to be established in which these benefits could be distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was created in part, in response to this need. The donor priority system allows us to track support and award benefits as a way to say thank you for the support. The athletic department is 100% self funded without financial support from tax or tuition derived dollars.

Q: Who can join the Tennessee Fund?

A: All Tennessee fans are encouraged to join the Tennessee Fund. You do not have to be a former student-athlete or alum of The University of Tennessee to join.

Q: What is the minimum gift required Q: How are season tickets to get season football tickets? assigned or how can I improve A: Each year due to normal attrition my current season tickets? approximately 2,000 tickets become available to meet the ticket requests of existing and new Tennessee Fund donors. In May, once all ticket applications have been returned, the ticket office is able to assess how many tickets are available for new Tennessee Fund members. We then fill all orders starting at the highest annual giving category and moving downward. Last year anyone who made a gift of at least $100 by March 1st was given the priority to purchase a pair of renewable season tickets.

A: The Tennessee Fund begins with the highest annual giving category and ranks each donor in that category that has made a request to move their seats or is purchasing tickets for the first time. Requests from donors in the highest giving category will be reviewed first in rank order and this process will continue until requests from donors in all giving categories are reviewed. Any requests for seating changes must be made in writing and should be mailed with your ticket order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can also be found on utsports.com.

Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered. What does this mean?

A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986.

Anyone who already was purchasing season tickets at that time was not required to make an annual Tennessee Fund gift to retain these tickets. Beginning with the 2006 season grandfathered season ticket holders on the sidelines were given the opportunity to begin making a donation at a reduced rate or move their seating location to the end zones and have those remain grandfathered. Grandfathered tickets still remain in the upper and lower level endzones at Neyland Stadium.

Q: Why does my friend not have to give as much as me, yet he has better seats than I do?

A: This is a way in which the Tennessee Fund rewards loyalty from its long-time donors. The demand for the best seats in Neyland Stadium has increased over time, thus the minimum donation for these seat locations has also increased. If an individual entered the Tennessee Fund and received

the opportunity to purchase a pair of tickets for a gift of $500, they feasibly could now have priority for tickets that would require a donation of $2,500 for a new person entering the Tennessee Fund in 2011.

Q: I have football or basketball season tickets, but would like to have my seats moved to a better location. Are my tickets automatically upgraded to better seats?

Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?

A: The annual Tennessee Fund gift level you made when you obtained your specific seat location is the ongoing “baseline� to retain the same location. As long as you continue to maintain the same annual gift, you will maintain the priority to purchase your tickets.

A: No. Once you obtain priority season tickets, you have the ability to keep those seats each year you maintain your Tennessee Fund donation and continue to purchase the tickets. However, if you would like to change your seat location, please send in a ticket request in writing to the Tennessee Fund office or to the ticket office. Your request will be considered according to your annual fund level and then in rank order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can be found at utsports.com.

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Celebrating 25 Years

TENNESSEE FUND STAFF Mikki Allen

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Scott Carter

Director of Capital Support

Caylee Casey Administrative Specialist

Rebecca Clowers Advancement Specialist

Morgan Cyphers Assistant Director Annual Giving

Tina Haun

Advancement Specialist

Tammy Hibben Administrative Specialist

Greg Hulen

Assistant Athletic Director - Development

Mark Ingram

Associate Athletic Director - Development

Blake Johnson

Associate Director Donor Services

Megan Kain Director of Annual Giving

Linda Lewis Advancement Specialist

Suzie Miller Advancement Specialist

Andrea Piercy

Assistant Director Development

Ryan Thompson Associate Director of Capital Support

Adam Wilgus

Assistant Director Annual Giving

Dara Worrell

Associate Athletic Director Development

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2011 FUND RAISING YEAR

January.................Fund Drive follow-ups in local communities

Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour Pledge reminders/statements mailed Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments

Fund Drive Report Sessions Fund Drive wrap-ups in local communities Final renewal mailing for 2011

Rank for football parking and away game ticket assignments Fund Drive Ends

Football Home/Away Ticket Application Mailing

Football Ticket Application Deadline Football Parking Application Mailing and Deadline

2010-2011 Fiscal Year Ends on June 30th Contribution deadline for basketball ticket renewals – June 30

Basketball Ticket Application Mailing/Deadline Rank for basketball parkng

Basketball Parking Application Mailing

First renewal/mailing for 2012

February..............Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour and

March...................Contribution deadline for football ticket renewals March 1 April......................Fund Drive Awards Ceremony

May.......................Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Spring Tour

June.......................Tennessee Fund Donor Ticket Assignments Processed July........................2011-2012 Fiscal Year Begins

August..................Football tickets/Parking passes mailed

September...........Basketball Parking Application Deadline October................Basketball tickets and parking mailed

November............Fund Drive Kick-offs in local communities

Second renewal mailing for 2011 Rank for SEC/Bowl game ticket assignments

December............Year-end Gift Deadline

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2011 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sept. 3 MONTANA Sept. 10 CINCINNATI Sept. 17 at Florida Sept. 24 BUFFALO Oct. 8 GEORGIA Oct. 15 LSU Oct. 22 at Alabama Oct. 29 SOUTH CAROLINA Nov. 5 MTSU Nov. 12 at Arkansas Nov. 19 VANDERBILT Nov. 26 at Kentucky Dec. 3 SEC Championship

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The University of Tennessee

Tennessee Fund I Phone: (865) 974-1218 I Fax: (865) 974-2847 I Email: tnfund@utk.edu I utsports.com I utladyvols.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15016 I Knoxville, TN 37901 Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center I 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. I Knoxville, TN 37996