2014 Tennessee Fund Guidebook

2014

MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

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2014 Important Deadlines, Mission & Vision Statements

Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence

Football Away Game Tickets

Football Parking

Premium Seating

FAQs

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Student-Athlete Scholarship Expenses

Annual Giving Levels & Benefits

Men’s Basketball Season Tickets

Basketball Parking

Tennessee Always

Vol Rep Program

Our mission within the University of “Tennessee department of athletics is to

inspire and support student-athletes in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence.

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—Dave Hart

Meet Our Student-Athletes

Football Season Tickets

Women’s Basketball Season Tickets

General Ticket Information

How to Donate

Meet Our Staff

O

ur mission within the University of Tennessee Department

We continue to move forward with positive energy, and I have

of Athletics is to inspire and support student-athletes in

great optimism for what the future holds for Tennessee Athletics.

the pursuit of comprehensive excellence. The core of this

Our collective vision will be realized, and we greatly appreciate the

mission includes competing for championships and consistent

critical role you play in the success of our student-athletes. Thank

achievement at a high level in the classroom while maintaining a

you for all you do for Tennessee.

strong culture of compliance.

This fall, we announced the Campaign for Comprehensive

Go Vols!

Excellence with a goal of raising $154.2 million in support by June 30, 2016. This three-year plan will provide a roadmap for donors to partner with the athletic department in helping UT rise to the top

Dave Hart

of the nation’s elite athletics programs. Through your contributions,

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics

every Tennessee Fund member will have a role in enhancing the lives of the University of Tennessee’s student-athletes while investing in this shared vision.

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Mike Williams RS Freshman Laurel, MD

Our Mission

Student-Athletes

To inspire and support our student-athletes in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence.

Current SEC Academic Honor Roll Members

Our Vision To represent the University of Tennessee among the nation’s premier athletic programs by developing student-athletes who graduate, compete for

Combined SEC Championships

championships and conduct themselves in a first-class manner, honoring and fulfilling the Volunteer spirit.

Our Core Values

Combined NCAA Championships

Integrity without compromise National leadership Service to our students, fans and community Personal accountability Inclusion and respect for the individual Relentless competitiveness Excellence in education

Sports

Important Deadlines DEC

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APR

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Year-End Gift deadline

2013

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away game ticket application deadline

MAY

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JUL

2014 football parking

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application deadline

Men’s and Women’s basketball parking application deadline

AUG

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2014 Men’s and Women’s basketball seat relocation window

AUG

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2014 MAR

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2014 football season ticket renewal and

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

MAY

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2014 football seat relocation window

JUN

06

JUN

30

Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for 2014 Men’s and Women’s basketball benefits including season tickets, parking, and running rank

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2013-14 Scholarship Expenses In order to compete nationally, the University of Tennessee

Student-Athlete Annual Expense Chart

must ensure the top in-state recruits are choosing to play for the Volunteers while also attracting the best national recruits.

Due to population and other factors, Tennessee has a large

4%

number of out-of-state student-athletes, resulting in higher

11%

tuition costs than many of our peers.

With scholarship costs rising nationally, it is imperative that the Tennessee Fund increases both memberships and gifts

10%

37%

to cover these costs. Every donor and dollar count toward making the student-athlete dream become a reality. The

10%

education and life lessons our students receive are priceless.

Consider increasing your gift or referring a friend to the Tennessee Fund.

5% 16%

7%

Strength & Conditioning

$4,069.06

Sports Medicine

$10,539.02

Academic Support

$9,376.14

Equipment $9,376.13

T

hank You. Through the generosity

By factoring in other direct expenses

Your continued support of Tennessee

of nearly 12,000 donors, the

such as travel, academic support and sports

Athletics is essential to ensuring all student-

Tennessee Fund provides for all

medicine, the complete student-athlete

athletes are provided the necessary

expenses associated with 20 intercollegiate

package reaches $97,644.23 annually. These

resources to achieve comprehensive

sports. As we strive to win championships

expenses add up, as UT supports nearly 500

excellence on the field and in the classroom.

in the nation’s best conference, your

student-athletes across 20 sports.

YOU make the difference in their success!

Travel

$16,575.00

Room

$6,999.00

Board

$4,727.28

Tuition & Fees

$35,982.60

Total

$97,644.23

Curt Maggitt Junior West Palm Beach, FL

support is more important than ever.

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I am so thankful to our donors for their “contributions and support. Their gifts

have allowed us to achieve greatness as an institution, and continue to help us pursue our goals as individuals and as an athletic community. Their support fuels us as One Tennessee.

—Hannah Mabry

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Since coming to Tennessee, I’ve become “close with student-athletes competing for all of our programs. Knowing that, after I graduate, I will always have family and be welcomed back to the University is what makes us One Tennessee.

—Brian Randolph

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The Tennessee community extends “way past Neyland Drive and Cumberland

Avenue. The Tennessee community consists of people who love the Big Orange across this nation and even internationally.

We want to represent all those people the best that we can athletically, academically, and by volunteering our time to serve others in our community.

Our community is One Tennessee.

—Isabelle Harrison

”

Like any freshman, coming to “Tennessee from a long distance away

was intimidating, and I had to make a transition. I quickly found support from my Tennessee family and I couldn’t imagine anywhere I would rather be.

Knowing that everyone here has my back makes us One Tennessee.

—Josh Richardson

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Hannah Mabry Junior Lenoir City, TN Kinesiology

Josh Richardson

Brian Randolph

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RS Sophomore Marietta, GA Management

Junior Edmond, OK Psychology

Isabelle Harrison Junior Nashville, TN Communication Studies

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There is no ‘I’ in Tennessee, and that’s why “we are all part of the same team. When one team excels, everyone here celebrates their achievement. As each sport achieves success, the department as a whole shows its school pride. We are not 20 different teams comprising our department, we are One Tennessee.

—AJ Simcox

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It is great to look into the stands and “see the faces of donors, community

members, and fellow student-athletes.

Knowing that everyone in the stadium supports us and rallies around us in pursuit of our goals is the meaning behind One Tennessee.

—Rainey Gaffin

UT Student Athletes by State 1

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Rainey Gaffin Sophomore Thornton, CO Psychology

AJ Simcox Sophomore Knoxville, TN Management

Other Territories Represented Alberta

2

England 3

Latvia 1

Ontario 3

Scotland 1

Uganda 1

3

Estonia 1

Mexico 2

Paraguay 1

Sweden 2

Washington D.C 1

1

Guatemala 1

New Zealand

1

Poland 1

Taiwan 1

Denmark 1

India 2

Norway 1

Quebec 1

Trinidad & Tobago

Australia Bermuda

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Since Dave Hart’s arrival at Tennessee in 2011, he has challenged the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. The ultimate goal of this pursuit is to rise to the top of the nation’s elite athletics programs in everything that we do. The Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence was developed to achieve this collective goal. Through their leadership support, members of the campaign will play a key role in enhancing

Strive for Excellence We ask that you consider what role you can play by making an investment in our future and the experiences of our student-athletes. Through your leadership support, you can assist Tennessee athletics in our pursuit of comprehensive excellence.

the lives of the University of Tennessee’s student-athletes while investing in this shared vision through annual, capital, planned giving OVERALL GOAL

and endowment gifts.

Campaign Overview & Funding Goals Phase I of the Campaign for Comprehensive

Lee Softball Stadium, construction of

funds, charitable trusts, and much more.

Excellence comprises several facility

an indoor track, the continuation of the

These gifts carry benefits such as named

projects and renovations deemed top

Neyland Stadium Master Plan renovations

recognition of your gifts, invitation to

priorities for the athletic department.

and continued work on Lindsey

special events hosted by the UT Athletic

The initial phase includes a Haslam Field

Nelson Stadium.

Department, and a legacy that will

expansion, Men’s and Women’s basketball locker room renovations, a volleyball practice facility, indoor tennis renovations, broadcast studio, a plaza in honor of Pat Summitt, and renovations to the rowing boathouse. The funding goal for Phase I is $31.2 million; once we have achieved this goal we will proceed to Phase II of the campaign.

Upon the completion of the funding for the Phase I facility priorities, the athletic department will focus on a second set of initiatives totaling $42 million. The Phase II priorities will include the completion of the Day Golf Practice Facility, additional seating feasibility study at Sherri Parker

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The Annual Fund goal for the Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence is $66 million over three years, or $22 million per year. Donors making annual gifts

giving not only encourages studentathletes today, but creates opportunities for generations to come. The ways to give are endless through means of appreciated real estate, stock and mutual

Haslam Practice Football Field Expansion

Haslam Practice Football Field Expansion

Thompson-Boling Arena Basketball Locker Room Renovations

Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Renovations

Boathouse Renovations

million over three years.

of the Campaign for Comprehensive

thoughtful estate planning. Planned

Broadcast Studio

for Comprehensive Excellence is $10

significant portion of the campaign.

University of Tennessee athletics by

Volleyball Practice Facility

Planned Giving goal for the Campaign

The educational initiative components

giving, many donors choose to support

Pat Summitt Plaza

always be a part of Tennessee. The

to the Tennessee Fund represent a

In addition to annual giving and capital

$154.2 Million

Excellence include endowments and the Renewing Academic Commitment Program (RAC) program. The funding goal is $5 million and these funds will have a direct impact on supporting student-athlete scholarships as well as creating scholarship opportunities for student-athletes to return to campus to complete their degrees.

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Annual Giving Levels and Benefits

2014 Fundraising Year FEBRUARY

JANUARY

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 Tennesee Fund point system (see page 29 for

• Pledge reminders/statements mailed

• Football Signing Day event

• Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments

renewal/mailing for 2014

• Final Annual Fund donation

MARCH • Contribution deadline for Football ticket renewals - March 1st • Rank for Football parking and away game ticket assignments

information on the priority point system).

Donor Benefit Chart

*with purchase of season tickets

†Over a 10-year period

M AY

Big Orange

Foothills

Ridgerunner

Plateau

Trailblazer

Mountaineer

Bronze Victor Silver Victor

Gold Victor

NDS†

• Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan

Membership Level

Club - $50

$100

$250

$500

$1,000

$2,500

$5,000

$15,000

$250,000

• Football parking application deadline – May 9th

Fund Day

• Orange and White Game • Donor Thank-A-Thon • Football home/away ticket application mailing • Football ticket application deadline – April 30th • Football parking application mailing

Benefits/

Invitation to TN

APRIL

$10,000

• Football donor seat relocations begin

Vol & Lady Vol

J U LY

JUNE • Football donor seat relocations end

• 2014-2015 fiscal year begins

• 2013-2014 fiscal year ends June 30th

• Rank for Basketball parking

• Contribution deadline for Basketball ticket renewals – June 30th

• Basketball ticket and parking application mailing

AUGUST • Football tickets/parking passes mailed • Men’s and Women’s Basketball seat relocation

• Basketball ticket and parking application deadline – July 31st

Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity *Vol & Lady Vol Basketball Parking

SEPTEMBER No deadlines or events for this month

Pass Opportunity

OCTOBER • Basketball tickets and parking mailed

NOVEMBER • First Annual Fund donation renewal/mailing for 2015

DECEMBER • Year-end donation deadline

• Rank for SEC/Bowl Game ticket assignments

*Vol & Lady Vol SEC & NCAA Tournament Tickets Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity

2014 Football Schedule

*Football Parking Pass Opportunity

Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity

Football Yearbook

Invitation to VIP Events

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VS. UTAH STATE

KNOXVILLE, TN

Oct 18

vs. Ole Miss

at Oxford, MS

SEP 6

VS. ARKANSAS STATE

KNOXVILLE, TN

OCT 25

VS. ALABAMA

KNOXVILLE, TN

Sep 13

vs. Oklahoma

at Norman, OK

Nov 1

vs. South Carolina

at Columbia, SC

Sep 27

vs. Georgia

at Athens, GA

NOV 15

VS. KENTUCKY

KNOXVILLE, TN

OCT 4

VS. FLORIDA

KNOXVILLE, TN

NOV 22

VS. MISSOURI

KNOXVILLE, TN

OCT 11

VS. CHATTANOOGA

KNOXVILLE, TN

Nov 29

vs. Vanderbilt

at Nashville, TN

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2014 Football Season Ticket Guidelines Lower Level

Stadium Section

Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline

Sections U or T

$5,000

Sections R,S,V or W

$2,500

East Sideline

Section C, D

$5,000 $2,500

Section B, E

Section A, F

$1,000

North End Zone

Sections X1-Z15

$1,000

South End Zone

Sections G-Q

$1,000

Upper Level

Stadium Section

Annual Donation (per pair) see page 30

West Sideline

Tennessee Terrace

North End Zone

Sections XX1-ZZ15

Rows 1-2 (Chair backs)

$2,500

Rows 3-12

$500

Rows 13-26 (Chair backs)

$1,000

South End Zone

Sections GG-QQ

Rows 1-2 (Chair backs)

$2,500

Rows 3-15

$500

Rows 16+ GG, HH, PP, QQ

$100

Rows 16+ II-OO

$0

These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Neyland Stadium. The listed annual donation levels are to provide

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new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount required to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2013 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 future renovations of Neyland Stadium. In addition, the cost of season tickets may vary on an annual basis.

The Tennessee Fund does not offer priority seating for student sections in D - K.

Marquez North Freshman Charlotte, NC

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Away Game Tickets As a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive first priority for away game tickets. Demand for some games will exceed demand for others, varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Away game ticket quantities are determined by giving category, and seat assignments are made in relation to donor rank. The number of tickets eligible for purchase for each game is indicated on the season ticket application. Donors eligible to pre-order away game tickets should do so when renewing their season tickets. In the case that demand exceeds supply, donors will be refunded.

Annual Giving Category

Approximate 2014 Away Game Ticket Availability

Oklahoma, Georgia, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt

Oklahoma 5,000

Rocky Top, NDS Gold Victor

Georgia 9,500

(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 6+ seats) Rank 1-500 8 All others in category 6

Ole Miss 6,000

Silver Victor

South Carolina 9,500

(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 4 seats) Rank 1-2,500 6 All others in category 4

Vanderbilt 6,000 The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’ families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets are allocated, remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee Fund members.

Bronze Victor (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 2 seats) Rank 1-3,500 4 All others in category 2

Mountaineer

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 tickets a person can purchase is determined by his or her Tennessee Fund rank and giving level. Please remember donor rank is determined by points accrued from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see page 29 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.

Rank 1-2,500 4 All others in category

2*

Trailblazer Rank 1-1,000 2 All others in category

2*

*if available

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2014 Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines

100/200 LEVEL

Side Court Seats

Sold Out

100/200 LEVEL

All other sections

Limited Availability

300 LEVEL

Sections 318-324

$500 minimum

300 LEVEL

All Other Sections

$100 minimum

Southeastern Conference & NCAA Tournaments The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic department receives is determined by the host site, causing fluctuation in the number of donors who are able to order tickets.

These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in ThompsonBoling Arena. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee

Applications will be sent to donors who have made

Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a

their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30th of each

specific section, based upon the 2014 season. All amounts are listed as a

year and qualify for seating based upon their annual

donation per pair of seats and allow the donor to renew the same seats

giving category and rank. Donors must purchase

each year if the contribution is made annually.

Seats that become available on the side court lower level (Sections 104, 105,

season tickets to qualify.

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

Away Game Tickets

the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information.

Road game basketball tickets are not available

Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling is

through the UT Athletic Ticket Office. Please

usually unavailable.

contact the ticket office at the host school for

Jarnell Stokes

more information.

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2014 Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines

General Admission

Sections 312-314, 328-330

Reserved Individual

315,315A, upper 316-326, 327-327A

*Donation Required

†No Donation Requried

Tennessee Fund donors also receive the opportunity to purchase postseason

$2,000 donation per pair on the side-court

tournament tickets. The number of SEC

and a minimum $200 donation per pair of

and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic

seats in the corners and behind the goal

department receives is determined by

for Tennessee Fund members or existing

the host site, causing fluctuation in the

in the Coca-Cola Six Pack, Family Plan,

Softball and volleyball season tickets

members interested in additional tickets.

number of donors who are able to order

group tickets or single game tickets should

and individual game tickets can be

Locations are determined by annual giving

tickets. Donors must purchase regular

level, priority point rank, and are subject to

season tickets to qualify. For more

availability. Please call the Tennessee Fund

information contact the Tennessee Fund

office for specific availability.

office at (865) 974-1218.

Other Ticket Packages

Season parking passes for Lady Vol

Tennessee Fund members with interest

Lady Vol Softball and Volleyball

each year. Tennessee Fund donors must

contact the UT Ticket Office directly at

purchased through the UT Ticket Office

purchase season tickets to qualify.

(865) 656-1200.

at (865) 656-1200.

Sophomore Clarksville, TN

Current UT Students 129

100 and 200 levels require a minimum

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Lady Vol basketball season tickets in the

with the point system.

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Family Plan†

SEC & NCAA Tournaments

based on annual giving level and the priority point system. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance

priority point system and can be reassigned

100-112, 114-128 130,131, 200, 209-231, lower 316-326

Seating & Donation Amounts

Tennessee Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol basketball season tickets. Season tickets are assigned

basketball are sold to donors based on the

Season Ticket Holder*

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2014 Football Parking

2014 Season

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 based on donor rank and (1) pass in G10

Nathan Dougherty Society • Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone • Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone

*Gold Victor, Tennessee Terrace (6 or more seats) • Eligible for (3) parking passes • (2) Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone • (1) Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within the White Zone

*Silver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) (ranked 1-5,000) • Eligible for (2) parking passes • Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone

*Silver Victor , Tennessee Terrace (4 seats, ranked 5,001-above)

Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 1-4,000)

• Eligible for (2) parking passes

• Eligible for (1) parking pass

• Passes will be assigned according to donor rank

• Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone

• 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 • Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone • Eligible to purchase (1) additional parking pass.

• Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within the White Zone

East Club or West Club (4 Seats) • Eligible for (2) parking passes • Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone

East Club or West Club (2 Seats) • Eligible for (1) parking pass • Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone

Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 4,001-above) • Eligible for (1) parking pass • Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within the White Zone

Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, Foothills • Eligible to purchase (1) parking pass • Pass will be assigned strictly according to donor rank within the Orange, White or Grey Zones All football parking, including accessible 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 who are Gold or Silver Victors with the Tennessee Fund will be eligible to purchase 1 parking pass.

Cost of Rocky, East Club, West Club, and Tennessee Terrace parking is included in the licensing fee.

FOOTBALL PARKING ZONES ORANGE

7A

9

9B

23B C8

WHITE

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25

C1

C21

GREY

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11th Street

G1

G3

G4

Fort Kid

Locust St.

G5/30

G10

Lake Avenue

Circle Park Volunteer Hall

World’s Fair Park

UTVC

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2014 Season

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

(1) in G10

Arena Donor with 5+ Season Tickets

(2) in G10

*Cost of Suite, Loge, Premium Floor Seat, and Baseline Floor Seat parking is included in the licensing fee

BASKETBALL PARKING ZONES ORANGE

5

30A C8

G1

G3

G4 *G5/30 G10

9A

Circle Park

Jordan McRae Senior Midway, GA

WHITE

22

C1

C15

7A

*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 accessible parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.

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Priority Point System

Post-March 1 Ranking Used for football parking and away game

Definition of the Point System

Post-June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball

The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system to

ticket assignments

communication for this process. Donors may review

parking assignments

of Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.

Game assignments

points based upon the consecutive number of years

Post-January 1 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/NCAA

that they have given to the Tennessee Fund and the

Tournament assignments

seeks to reward both longevity and gift amount

Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments

determined by the point system, to assign football and

Use of the Point System

men’s basketball parking passes for donors in the Mountaineer annual giving category and below.

Using this system, the Tennessee Fund reviews all

above are assigned football parking according to

requests from donors purchasing season tickets.

donor rank, as determined by the point system, and in a

Requests are reviewed beginning with the top annual

predetermined zone should their rank not qualify them

giving category in rank order. This process continues

for their choice of parking. Women’s basketball parking

through each annual giving category, in descending

is assigned in rank order for lots near Thompson-Boling

Tennessee Fund* since 1986

order, until all available tickets have been assigned.

Arena. All football and basketball parking locations

1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/

The point system is used to prioritize between donors

Endowment funds since 1986

in the same giving category when season ticket

Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless of giving category.

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

Mailing Information

Accessible Seating

Charge by Phone or Online

Season tickets are shipped separately from individual

The University of Tennessee is proud to offer seating

Orders for available individual game tickets may be

and away game tickets and will NOT arrive in the

for individuals in wheelchairs, available on a seasonal

made using VISA, MasterCard or Discover. All orders

same package. Season tickets are sent out via UPS

and individual game basis. Please contact the UT

placed the week of the game will not be mailed, but

and require a street address. Please confirm your

Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 or (800) 332-8657 for

may be held for pickup at the ticket office or sent

address at the time you place a ticket order, as it is

further information. Seating is limited so please make

via email. All emailed tickets must be printed by

not possible to make address changes after tickets are printed. You must submit a change of address in writing to the Tennessee Fund office, or you can update your mailing address by accessing your account at uttix.com and tennesseefund.org.

Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Tickets The UT Athletic Department is NOT responsible for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If you purchase tickets directly from the University of Tennessee and they are lost, stolen or destroyed, please contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 for replacement options.

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arrangements early.

For patrons needing an elevator pass due to accessibility needs, please contact Event Management at (865) 974-1205.

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.

purchaser and brought to the gate for admittance.

Each order includes a service charge. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If tickets are not picked up, no refunds will be issued. Visit uttix.com for more information.

Ticket Office The UT Ticket Office is located at northwest corner of Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of Phillip Fulmer Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday. For more information please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 332-VOLS (8657) or (865) 656-1200.

The Tennessee Fund solely uses donor rank, as

Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements

when establishing priorities. With the point total, the

General Ticket Information

seat opportunities through our online virtual seat maps

Post-November 1 Ranking Used for SEC Championship/Bowl

help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive

cumulative amount of their contributions. This system

updated with our office, as we primarily use electronic

1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money raised by

5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986

requests are reviewed. Donors belonging to the same

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

specific information on parking).

their accumulation of priority points. Thus, a $5,000

Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket Assignments

donor with an overall rank of 4,000 would be reviewed

The Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined

after a $5,000 donor with a rank of 1,000.

by the point system, in two ways when managing the

Once season ticket priority is established, donors must

assignment of away football games, SEC postseason

maintain or increase their giving level on an annual

games/tournaments, and bowl tickets. The donor’s

basis to retain their season ticket location. If ticket

annual giving category is the primary factor in

holders wish to improve a seat location, they must be

determining the quantity of tickets the donor may

active Tennessee Fund donors and will be notified of

receive. Once it has been determined who will receive

opportunities to do so via their email account. It is

tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are

important that our donors keep their email addresses

assigned strictly in donor rank order.

10 pts. Awarded for UT alumni (one-time award per account)

are reassigned each year, and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible. (See pages 24-27 for

annual giving category hold different ranks based upon

a Volunteer Representative

Tennessee Fund donors at the Bronze Victor level and

(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 annually. 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.

Faith Johnson Sophomore High Point, NC

Mauricio Robles Sophomore San Francisco, Mexico

Oliver Goss Lucia Polo Freshman Guatemala City, Guatemala

Sophomore Perth, Australia

Football Premium Seating Premium Seating

For detailed information and availability of premium seating options please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseefund.org.

Premium seating at the University of Tennessee is a great way to take a leadership role in supporting the Vols while receiving the best seats in one of the following venues: Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, Sherri Parker

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Rocky Top (Neyland Stadium Skybox Seating) Skybox seating offers Volunteer football fans a private setting to view all the gameday action with their guests. Each box seats 16

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people and includes a private refrigerator, wet bar and locked cabinets for box holders to use throughout the season. An adjoining lounge area offers all-inclusive food and refreshments, providing box holders with an

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effortless game day experience.

Rocky Top Benefits • Football Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats • Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority

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fans the opportunity to enjoy games

Tennessee Terrace

• 4 Football Parking Passes (3 passes in the Orange Zone, based on donor rank, and 1 pass in G10)

at Neyland Stadium in one of the finest

Located along the west upper deck of

• Basketball Season Ticket Priority

premium seating areas in all of college

Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Terrace

sports. Undercover, luxurious leather

features chairback seats and cup holders

• Option to Purchase 3 Basketball Parking Passes (Orange or White Zone)

chairback seating, an adjoining indoor club

with a sideline view of all the action. The

area, all-inclusive food and refreshments,

• Football Yearbook

adjoining indoor concourse offers an

and flat screen televisions showing college

expanded concession menu, restrooms,

football games from across the country

and flat screen televisions featuring other

provide you and your guests a special place

college football games in a climate-

to spend fall Saturdays.

controlled setting overlooking campus.

The East and West Clubs offer Volunteer

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Basketball Premium Seating

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Vol and Lady Vol basketball fans can enjoy

MVP Seats at Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium

games in a private setting from one of our 32 luxury suites. These premium suites vary in size from 10, 12, or 16 seats and provide seat holders with a private refrigerator

MVP Field-Level seats bring fans closer

and locked cabinets to use throughout the

to the game than ever before while also

season. In addition to tickets and parking

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providing a meaningful contribution to

for all home games for both sports, suite

Tennessee Athletics. Located directly

holders receive the first opportunity to

behind home plate, MVP Field-Level seats

purchase tickets in their suites for other

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feature padded chairback seating with cup

arena events throughout the year.

Thompson-Boling Arena Loge Seats

holders and access to an interior club room

Located on the north side court, directly

the game. All MVP Field-Level seat holders

where seat holders can enjoy all inclusive food and refreshments prior to and during

beneath the luxury suites, loge seats offer

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fans the opportunity to enjoy games from the comfort of cushioned, oversized chairs complete with private adjoining hospitality areas and wait service. In addition to tickets and parking for all home games for both sports, seat holders receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their seats for other arena events throughout the year.

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also receive a complimentary membership to the Bullpen Club and priority parking.

Mid-court seats provide Tennessee basketball fans a true in-game experience and an exciting vantage point of the on-court action. These seats are located on the lower side court between the foul lines and include eligibility for priority parking close to the arena.

Sherri Parker Lee Stadium Suites Softball Suites provide an exclusive setting for fans to take in the action of Lady Vol softball games. These 8-person suites include a climate-controlled interior room with a private refrigerator. Suite holders have the opportunity to purchase 8 tickets to all home softball games, 4 parking passes, and are eligible to purchase tickets to

For detailed information and availability of premium seating options please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 or visit www.tennesseefund.org.

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postseason games and special events at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

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You’ll

be... a part of Tennessee

Planned Giving & Endowment Society

You receive a partial income tax deduction based on

or operating fund gift upon the completion of the

age and the amount of income received from

trust or donor’s death. You also are encouraged to

the trust. Further, the trust assets are removed from

consult your tax advisor. Benefits for these gifts must

Tennessee Always invites you to be a

your estate.

be evaluated on an individual case basis.

part of our team and support University

Bequests/Living Trusts

Endowments

of Tennessee athletics by thoughtful

Gifts of this nature allow donors to give a dollar

Athletic endowments at the University of Tennessee

estate planning and through our

amount, a percentage of their estate, or the residuary

provide a permanent source of income to support

endowment program.

(the remainder after specified bequests are fulfilled),

student-athletes and allow them to develop and

to UT athletics in their will or living trust.

compete for championships each year. These

Retained Life Estate

endowments assist in providing the funds for athletic

Your membership not only encourages our student-athletes today, but can create opportunities for generations

You may deed your home, vacation home, or farm to UT Athletics and receive an income tax deduction

scholarships across all Volunteer athletics programs.

Funding an endowment is a leadership contribution that leaves a lasting impression on UT Athletics and

to come. Many planned gifts allow you

based on your age and the value of the property. You

to receive substantial tax advantages

retain the use of the property for your lifetime, but

and other unique benefits while giving

the asset is removed from your estate. You remain

Endowments may be established and named

responsible for maintenance, taxes, and insurance on

beginning at $25,000. They help to ensure that

the property.

future generations of student-athletes will have the

generous support to the University’s athletic programs.

Your passion. Your Legacy.

You’ll

Be…a part of Tennessee.

Ways to Give Gifts of Appreciated Property You may make gifts of appreciated stock, mutual funds, or real estate and take an income tax deduction for the gift’s current fair market value. When UT sells the property, all capital gains taxes that would have been owed on the sale are avoided.

Charitable Remainder Trust You may fund the trust with cash or appreciated assets and receive income for your life and the life of a loved one after the donated asset is sold by the trust.

Again, all capital gains taxes are avoided on the sale.

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IRA/Retirement Assets

the individuals donning the Orange and White.

opportunity to become part of the Tennessee family.

You may make UT Athletics the full or partial

Nathan Dougherty Society

beneficiary of an IRA or other tax-advantaged

The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship

retirement plan and avoid income taxes that may be

with the Volunteers exists at the $250,000 level

charged to the estate based on its account value.

and entitles donors to membership in the Nathan

Charitable Gift Annuity

Dougherty Society. These gifts can be made in equal installments over a 10-year period, and all

In exchange for a gift of property, marketable

donations are earmarked specifically for endowment.

securities, or cash, the UT Foundation will

Completion of the gift includes five additional years

contractually guarantee to pay you or another

of complimentary annual benefits through the

beneficiary a specified annuity for a set number of

Tennessee Fund office. The Tennessee Fund office

years or a lifetime.

will provide the appropriate agreements to complete

Life Income Gifts

the gift.

Charitable remainder trusts can provide current tax

For more information about Tennessee Always please contact (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseealways.org

advantages while providing the donor with income for a designated period of time or for life. They provide the athletic department with an endowed scholarship

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Pledge

The Tennessee Fund accepts VISA, MasterCard &

Matching Gifts

You may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a

Discover online. It is important that you list your name

Many companies will match your gifts to The University

specific level and pay the pledge in installments,

as it appears on the credit card, the account number,

of Tennessee. Please consult the benefits office at your

completing your pledge by March 1. Statements will

and the expiration date when donating online with a

place of employment. You may be able to double or

be sent periodically throughout the year reminding

credit card.

triple the value of your gift and benefits. Your initial gift

you of the March 1 deadline and the contribution

Recurring Credit Cards (monthly credit

and matching form must be received by March 1, but the

balance remaining.

card payments)

matching gift may be completed throughout the year.

Cash Donations

By signing up for recurring credit card payments, you

Some companies may not match gifts if the donor

may have your credit/debit card charged monthly.

receives any benefit as a result of the gift. Please check

On the contribution form, please include the name as

with the Tennessee Fund and the matching company to

it appears on the credit card, along with the account

be sure that the matching sum can be used for donor

number, the expiration date, and the three digit security

benefits. If the company chooses to stop matching

code from the back of the credit card. For more

a donor’s gift, the donor is responsible for the entire

information on the Recurring Credit Card program,

annual contribution to maintain the benefits provided by

contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

the matching gift.

Cash donations and checks are always acceptable.

Gifts are acknowledged by a receipt from The University of Tennessee and the Athletic Department.

Please make all checks payable to The University of Tennessee Foundation.

Credit Cards The Tennessee Fund and UT Ticket Office accept

• Each year donors must resubmit the account information with

Lexi Dempsey

VISA, MasterCard and Discover. It is important to

the current credit card information to the Tennessee Fund office

Sophomore Palm Springs, CA

list your name as it appears on the card, the card holder’s billing address and phone number, credit card number, expiration date, and the three digit

in writing to the Tennessee Fund office notifying us of your decision. You will be expected to fulfill any outstanding balance at that time.

completing the contribution form.

• If your credit card declines 3 times during any point of your

The Tennessee Fund Office also accepts credit cards & e-checks online through DonorNet. It is important that you list your name as it appears on your bank account, the account number and the routing number when using an E-Check.

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

• To stop the recurring credit card option, please submit a letter

security code from the back of the credit card when

Online Credit Cards & E-Checks

How to Donate

to continue the recurring credit card.

Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use recurring credit cards as an option will be discontinued.

Vol Check-Off Bank Draft (monthly e-check payments) 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

on the Vol Check-Off program, contact the Tennessee

The Tennessee Fund is proud to offer the ability to make gifts online. New donors making first-time gifts and existing donors looking to renew their gifts should visit tennesseefund.org

Visiting your account online allows you to:

Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

• View Your Priority Points

• View Your Current Seat Location

* Each year donors must resubmit the account information

• View Your Giving History

• Update Your Mailing Address

needed by the Tennessee Fund office to continue the bank draft. * To stop the bank draft option, please submit a letter in writing

Contribute Online–Contributing online is secure, saves time and

to the Tennessee Fund office notifying us of your decision. You

All Tennessee Fund donors have an online account. If you are

postage, and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has

visiting the site for the first time and are a current Tennessee Fund

been received.

member, please call the Tennessee Fund office or submit an online

• Gifts for premium seating such as Skybox, East and West Club, Terrace, Basketball

point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use

request to receive your AD number, and then register using a valid

Luxury and Loge seats or any capital campaign gift should be made directly to the

bank draft as a payment option will be discontinued.

email address. All new Tennessee Fund members can register

Tennessee Fund office by phone or mail.

directly online.

(Note: Donors with open capital pledges, endowment pledges, and/or current premium seating pledges, can make payments or pay off pledges entirely online)

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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.

form via the enclosed envelope. For more information

Tennessee Athletics:

Online Giving

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.

will be expected to fulfill any outstanding balance at that time. * If your account shows insufficient funds 3 times during any

Harper Lucas Sophomore Roswell, GA

Kianna Ruff RS Junior St. Louis, MO

Jake Blankenship Sophomore Blacklick, OH

FAQS

base. The donor priority point system allows us to

has allowed Tennessee athletics to be 100%

Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered.

What does this mean?

self-funded without financial support from tax or

A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986. Anyone

tuition-derived dollars.

who was already purchasing season tickets at that

track support and award benefits as a way to say thank you for the support. Donor generosity

Q: How are season tickets assigned and how can I improve my current season tickets?

Ryan Signorin Sophomore East Windsor, NJ

A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a full

Tennessee Fund. You do not have to be a former

deduction on contributions where there is no

student-athlete or alum of The University of

tangible or intangible benefit to the donor. Otherwise

Tennessee to join.

an 80% deduction is allowed when the benefit is

Q: Does my Tennessee Fund donation qualify me for both football and basketball season tickets?

seating location to the end zones and have those

annual basis to retain their season ticket location.

remain grandfathered. Grandfathered tickets still

If ticket holders wish to improve a seat location,

remain in the upper and lower level end zones at

they must be active Tennessee Fund donors and

Neyland Stadium.

will be notified of opportunities to do so via their

we primarily use electronic communication for this

Q: Why does my friend donate less than I do, yet he has a more desirable seat location?

process. Donors may review seat opportunities

A: The Tennessee Fund aims to reward the loyalty

through our online virtual seat maps of Neyland

of long-time donors. To do so, we allow individuals

Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.

to renew their seats at the donation level that was in

for season tickets to football and men’s/women’s

A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-

basketball. The gift amount corresponds to seating

A: Based on her higher annual giving level, your friend

athlete scholarships, facility upkeep, and general

locations that each donor is eligible for based upon

would have her ticket request reviewed first. However,

operating budget needs. With nearly 500 student-

giving level and availability.

if you chose to increase your annual giving level by

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

March 1, your request would be reviewed first because

received. Contact your financial advisor for detailed information.

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

athletes on campus, your donations play a critical role in the success of UT Athletics programs.

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

A: The cumulative annual donation qualifies you

A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking

A: There are nearly 12,000 active Tennessee

passes created the need for a fair system to be

Fund members.

established in which these benefits could be

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Brandon Fickey Junior Knoxville, TN

on the sidelines were given the opportunity to begin

must maintain or increase their giving level on an

Q: I am a $1,000 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 2,800 and season tickets in section X2. My friend is a $2,500 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 5,000. She is purchasing season tickets for the first time. Who would have their ticket request reviewed first? If I wanted to move my tickets to sections R or W, would this be possible?

A: All Tennessee fans are encouraged to join the

2006 season, grandfathered season ticket holders

making a donation at a reduced rate or move their

their email addresses updated with our office, as

Q: Who can join the Tennessee Fund?

Fund gift to retain these tickets. Beginning with the

A: Once season ticket priority is established, donors

email accounts. It is important that our donors keep

Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax-deductible?

time was not required to make an annual Tennessee

The demand for superior seats has increased over time; therefore, the minimum annual donation for these seat locations has also increased. Your friend is able to renew his seats at a lower cost because he began purchasing his seats before the donation level associated with his section increased.

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

A: Once you purchase season tickets through the Tennessee Fund you will have the option to renew the same seats each year. The gift amount associated with your seats when you first purchased them will become the minimum annual donation required 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. For donors to continue renewing at their initial donation level they must renew their seats each year. Any year of non-renewal requires donors to contribute at the current donation level.

place when they began purchasing season tickets.

Jamie Lea Freshman Efland, NC

of your higher point ranking.

Relocating your seats to R or W would most likely require you to increase your giving level. Based on last year’s requirements, a new donor who received tickets in sections R or W was a $2,500 annual donor.

distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was created, in

Caitlyn Williams

Suzanne Capocaccia

part, to help address the needs of our growing donor

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VOL Rep Program

Meet the Staff

The Vol Rep Program consists of over 250 active Tennessee Fund donors

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who volunteer their time and efforts to promote UT Athletics in their respective communities. This program was originally founded in 1993 in seven major cities and has since grown to expand across the entire state of Tennessee, and to Atlanta and other areas across the country.

August

Vol Rep Training Camp

November – February

Vol Rep District Meetings

By helping to promote UT Athletics, Vol Reps are able to develop relationships with UT Athletic Department staff members, earn additional Tennessee Fund priority points to improve their donor rank, and achieve various Vol Rep Rewards based upon the amount of new money raised each year.

March

Vol Rep Competition Deadline – March 1

April

Vol Rep Rewards Luncheon

The Vol Rep system is divided into 13 districts by geographic region.

Each district is led by a District Chair who serves as the main point of contact for Reps in their area and assists in coordinating activities throughout the year.

Mikki Allen

Erica Arem

Caroline Bevillard

Dan Carlson

Scott Carter

Jack Clark

Director of Leadership Support

Associate Director of Campaigns

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Director of Internal Operations

Assistant AD for Development

Development Assistant

Rebecca Clowers

Ben Cox

Chris Fuller

Tina Haun

Brittney Holder

Greg Hulen

Advancement Specialist I for Development

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Senior Associate AD for Development & External Operations

Advancement Specialist I for Development

Advancement Specialist I for Development

Associate AD for Development

For more information or to become a Vol Rep, please call (865) 974-1218 or visit www.tennesseefund.org.

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please contact the Compliance Office at 865-974-3871 or Andrea Piercy

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Director of Planned Giving and Endowments

Director of Annual Giving

Associate Director of Campaigns

utcompliance@utk.edu.

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COMMIT TO EXCELLENCE To donate call 865.974.1218

or go online to tennesseefund.org

The University of Tennessee

Phone: (865) 974-1218

tennesseefund.org

Fax: (865) 974-2847

utsports.com

Email: tnfund@utk.edu

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15016 Knoxville, TN 37901-5016

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Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd Knoxville, TN 37996

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You Make All the Difference in Their Success.

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