MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 2015
See Pages 24-25 for Changes to the Parking Assignment Process for the upcoming Football and Basketball SeasonS
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ur mission within the University of Tennessee department of athletics is to inspire and support student-athletes
in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence. At the core of this mission includes competing for championships and consistent achievement at a high level in the classroom while maintaining a strong culture of compliance. For 2015-16, there will be a comprehensive restructuring of the donor parking program for football and men’s and women’s basketball. These changes will simplify our assignment process while providing more accessibility to some of our most desired parking locations. Looking ahead to 2016, we anticipate having a new parking garage, which will be adjacent to the residence hall being constructed on the former Gibbs Hall and Stokely Athletics Center footprint, this will assist in reversing the trend of decreasing oncampus parking availability. I hope you will take the time to review these changes and contact the Tennessee Fund staff with any questions you might have. We continue to move our program forward with positive energy, and I have great optimism for what the future holds for Tennessee Athletics. Our collective vision will be realized, and we greatly appreciate the critical role you play in the success of our student-athletes. Thank you for all you do for Tennessee.
Go Vols!
Dave Hart Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics
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Table of Contents 04
2015 Important Deadlines Mission & Vision Statements
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Introduction & Athletics at a Glance
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Meet Our Student-Athletes
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Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence
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Annual Giving Levels & Benefits
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Football Season Tickets
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Football Away Game Tickets
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Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
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Women’s Basketball Season Tickets
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2015-16 Tennessee Fund Parking NEW!
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Parking FAQs
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General FAQs
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General Ticket Information
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Premium Seating
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Tennessee Always
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How to Donate
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Vol Rep Program
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Meet Our Staff
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2015 Dates
IMPORTANT
2015 football parking
DEC
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2014
APR
30
Year-End Gift deadline
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Our Mission To inspire and support our student-athletes in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence.
Our Vision To represent the University of Tennessee among the nation’s premier athletic programs by developing student-athletes who graduate, compete for championships and conduct themselves in a first-class manner, honoring and fulfilling the Volunteer spirit.
Our Core Values
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away game ticket application deadline
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application deadline See pages 24-25 for
new changes to parking
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ntegrity without compromise ational leadership ervice to our students, fans and community ersonal accountability nclusion and respect for the individual elentless competitiveness xcellence in education
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Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits including season tickets, away game tickets, parking, and running rank
MAY
19
2015 football seat re
DEADLINES
elocation window
JUL
31
JUN
05
JUN
30
Men’s and Women’s basketball parking application deadline
AUG
18
2015 Men’s and Women’s
basketball seat relocation window
AUG
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Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for 2015 Men’s and Women’s
basketball benefits including season tickets, parking, and running rank
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Tavis Bailey Senior Kannapolis, NC
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hank You. Through the generosity of nearly 12,000 donors, the Tennessee Fund provides for all expenses associated with 20 intercollegiate sports. As we strive to win championships in the
nation’s best conference, your support is more important than ever. By factoring in other direct expenses such as travel, academic support and sports medicine, the complete student-athlete package reaches over $100,000 annually. These expenses add up, as UT supports nearly 500 student-athletes across 20 sports. Your continued support of Tennessee Athletics is essential to ensuring all student-athletes are provided the necessary resources to achieve comprehensive excellence on the field and in the classroom. YOU make the difference in their success!
Christin Stewart Junior Lawrenceville, GA
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500 196 190 23 20 STUDENTATHLETES
CURRENT SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL MEMBERS
COMBINED SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
COMBINED NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
SPORTS
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“I would like to say thank you to our donors for all of their contributions and support. Your gifts allow us to achieve greatness as an institution, and continue to help us pursue our goals as individuals and as an athletic community. Your support fuels us as One Tennessee.”
Hannah Mabry Senior Lenoir City, TN Kinesiology Major
—HANNAH MABRY
Marquez North Sophomore Charlotte, NC Political Science Major
“Being a VFL is not just a saying but a way of life. I love being part of a program that cares for me as a person and not just as an athlete. There is a true emphasis here to make us better men, better students, and hopefully one day better husbands and fathers. Football is a short period of our lives but the education and life lessons we are currently learning will last a lifetime.” —MARQUEZ NORTH
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“I came here from Oklahoma over 3 years ago not knowing what exactly to expect being that far from home. What I found is a home and a place I love and care about deeply. My growth not just on the basketball court, but more importantly as a person here have continued to flourish due to the support of our donors and opportunities in the local community. We are all a part of the Big Orange Family!”
Josh Richardson Senior Edmond, OK Psychology Major
—JOSH RICHARDSON
Isabelle Harrison Senior Nashville, TN Communications Major
“This place is special, and growing up in Nashville and watching my older sister wear Orange while she played on the volleyball team made my choice to sign with Tennessee an easy one. I see the love and support across this state that our fans have for us and I feel so blessed to get the opportunity to represent them. Your support of us allows us to pay it forward and give back to others.” —ISABELLE HARRISON
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“I am proud to be part of the Tennessee Athletics family. We all come from different places and backgrounds, like me from Texas, but come together as One Tennessee and support each other and attend each other’s events. We are all working hard to make you proud of us in everything that we do and can’t thank you enough for the investments in our lives you make by supporting our programs.”
Andy Cox Junior Arlington, TX Sport Management Major
—ANDY COX
Annie Aldrete Freshman Monterey, CA Undecided
“Tennessee is a special place. We have fans that most schools could only dream about and it fuels us to work hard in everything we do to make them proud. We can’t thank everyone enough, as without their support we would not be able to do what we love while earning a first-class education.” —ANNIE ALDRETE
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VFL
UT Student Athletes by State 1
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2
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9
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10 2
19
4
12
2
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66 2
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2 7 12
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17
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1 30
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Other Territories Represented Australia 1
Germany 1
Mexico 3
Scotland 1
Taiwan 1
Canada 3
India 1
New Zealand 1
Slovenia 1
Colombia 1
Israel 1
Puerto Rico
1
South Africa 1
Trinidad & Tobago
England 3
Italy 1
Quebec 1
Sweden 2
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Campaign Overview & Funding Goals Since Dave Hart’s arrival at
Thanks to the generosity of our donors,
Fund represent a significant portion of the
the athletic department continues to take
campaign.
positive steps forward. Within the past year, Pat Summitt Plaza was constructed and now
Tennessee in 2011, he has
serves as a key entry point to campus. The
challenged the student-
dedication of the Joan Cronan Volleyball
athletes, coaches, and
Center and the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital
administrators. The ultimate
Studio have taken place this past fall; both
goal of this pursuit is to rise
will be important additions to the athletics
to the top of the nation’s elite athletics programs in
campus. Additionally, site preparation has begun for the Haslam Field expansion and new residence hall project. Finally, the design work
everything that we do. The
has begun and construction will commence,
Campaign for Comprehensive
once funding is completed, on the renovation
Excellence was developed
of the men’s and women’s basketball locker
to create achievement of
rooms in Thompson-Boling Arena. In addition,
this collective goal. Through
Phase I includes renovations to the Goodfriend
their leadership support, members of the campaign will play a key role in enhancing the lives of the University
Indoor Tennis Center and the Tennessee Boathouse. Once our Phase I goal is reached, we will move to Phase II of the Campaign. The Phase II priorities include the completion of the Day Golf Practice facility, additional seating
of Tennessee’s student-
feasibility study at Sherri Parker Lee Softball
athletes while investing in this
stadium, renovations to Tom Black Track at
shared vision through annual,
LaPorte Stadium, the continuation of the
capital, planned giving and
Neyland Stadium Master Plan renovations and
endowment gifts.
continued work on Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Comprehensive Excellence is $66 million over three years, or $22 million per year.
Donors making annual gifts to the Tennessee
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giving, many donors choose to support the University of Tennessee athletics by thoughtful estate planning. Planned giving not only encourages student-athletes today, but creates opportunities for generations to come. The ways to give are endless through means of appreciated real estate, stock and mutual funds, charitable trusts, and much more. These gifts carry benefits such as named recognition of your gifts, invitation to special events hosted by the UT Athletic Department, and a legacy that will always be a part of Tennessee. The Planned Giving goal for the Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence is $10 million over three years. The educational initiative components of the Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence include endowments and the SouthEast Bank Renewing Academic Commitment (RAC) Program. The funding goal is $5 million, and these funds will have a direct impact on
Strive fo
The Annual Fund goal for the Campaign for
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In addition to annual giving and capital
supporting student-athlete scholarships as well as creating scholarship opportunities
for student-athletes to return to campus to complete their degree.
PHASE I OVER ALL GOAL
Completed
Pat Summitt Plaza
$154.2 Million We ask that you consider what role you can play by making an investment in our
Completed
Joan Cronan Volleyball Center
future and the experiences of our student-athletes. Through your leadership support, you can assist Tennessee athletics in our pursuit of Completed
comprehensive excellence.
in Progress
Haslam Practice Football Field Expansion
Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio
or Excellence upcoming
Thompson-Boling Arena Basketball Locker Room Renovations
upcoming
Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Renovations
upcoming
Tennessee Boathouse Renovations
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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 31 for information on the priority point system).
Donor Benefit Chart
*with purchase of season tickets
†Over a 10-year period
Benefits/
Big Orange
Foothills
Ridgerunner
Plateau
Trailblazer
Mountaineer
Bronze Victor Silver Victor
Gold Victor
NDS†
Membership Level
Club - $50
$100
$250
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$15,000
$250,000
$10,000
Invitation to TN Fund Day
Vol & Lady Vol Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Parking Priority**
Priority III will be assigned 1 pass
Priority III will be assigned 1 pass
Priority III will be assigned 1 pass
Priority III will be assigned 1 pass
Priority III will be assigned 1 pass
Priority II will be assigned 1 pass
Priority I will be assigned 2 passes
Priority I will be assigned 3 passes
Priority I will be assigned 3 passes
Vol & Lady Vol SEC & NCAA Tournament Tickets* Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity
Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity
Football Yearbook
Invitation to VIP Events
Victor Stewardship Circle
**See pages 24-25 for more information and please see pages 27-29 for parking FAQs and for information about purchasing eligibility.
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2015 Fundraising Year FEBRUARY
JANUARY • Pledge reminders/statements mailed
• Football Signing Day event
• Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments
renewal/mailing for 2015
• Final Annual Fund donation
APRIL
MARCH • Contribution deadline for Football ticket renewals - March 1st • Rank for Football parking and away game ticket assignments
• Orange and White Game • Donor Thank-A-Thon • Football home/away ticket application mailing • Football parking application mailing • Football ticket application deadline – April 30th
M AY • Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan • Football parking application deadline – May 8th • Football donor seat relocations begin
• Football donor seat relocations end
• 2015-2016 fiscal year begins
• 2014-2015 fiscal year ends – June 30th
• Rank for Basketball parking
• Contribution deadline for Basketball ticket renewals – June 30th
SEPTEMBER No deadlines or events for this month
J U LY
JUNE
OCTOBER • Basketball tickets and parking mailed
• Basketball ticket and parking application mailing
AUGUST • Football tickets/parking passes mailed • Men’s and Women’s Basketball seat relocations
• Basketball ticket and parking application deadline – July 31st
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER • First Annual Fund donation renewal/mailing for 2016
• Year-end donation deadline – December 31st
• Rank for SEC/Bowl Game ticket assignments
2015 Football Schedule Sep 5
TBD at LP Field
at Nashville, TN
Oct 24
vs. Alabama
at Tuscaloosa, AL
SEP 12
VS. OKLAHOMA
KNOXVILLE, TN
Oct 31
vs. Kentucky
at Lexington, KY
SEP 19
VS. WESTERN CAROLINA
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 7
VS. SOUTH CAROLINA
KNOXVILLE, TN
Sep 26
vs. Florida
at Gainesville, FL
NOV 14
VS. NORTH TEXAS
KNOXVILLE, TN
OCT 3
VS. ARKANSAS
KNOXVILLE, TN
Nov 21
vs. Missouri
at Columbia, MO
OCT 10
VS. GEORGIA
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 28
VS. VANDERBILT
KNOXVILLE, TN
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2015 Football Season Ticket Guidelines Lower Level
Josh Dobbs
Stadium Section
Annual Donation (per seat)
West Sideline
Sections U or T
$2,500
Sections R,S,V or W
$1,250
East Sideline
Section C, D
$2,500
Section B, E
$1,250
Section A, F
$500
North End Zone
Sections X1-Z15
$500
South End Zone
Sections J-Q
$500
Upper Level
Stadium Section
Annual Donation (per seat)
East Sideline
AA, BB, EE, FF
$100
CC, DD
$500
West Sideline
Tennessee Terrace
(see page 30)
Sophomore Alpharetta, GA
North End Zone
Sections XX1-ZZ15
Rows 1-2 (Chair backs)
$1,250
Rows 3-12
$250
Rows 13-26 (Chair backs)
$500
South End Zone
Sections GG-QQ
Box chair backs
$1,250
Rows 1-15
$250
Rows 16+ GG, HH, PP, QQ
$50
Rows 16+ II-OO
No Donation Required
These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Neyland Stadium. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount required to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2014 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per seat 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.
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$100
$500
$1,250
$500
$100
$100
$50
$2,500
$500
$250
$500
$250
$1,
250
$500
$100
$1,250
$1,250
$2,500
$1,250
$50 QQ
$500
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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 Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri
Rocky Top, NDS Gold Victor
TBD at LP Field, Nashville, TN**
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 6+ seats) Rank 1-500 8 All others in category 6
Florida 8,500 Alabama 9,500
Silver Victor
Kentucky 6,500
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 4 seats) Rank 1-2,500 6 All others in category 4
Missouri 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
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.
Mountaineer 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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Approximate 2015 Away Game Ticket Availability
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**Although there is no limit to the number of tickets you may request, requests will be filled in accordance with existing Tennessee Fund donor category and rank. We will attempt to fil all requests; however in the event demand for tickets for this game exceeds our supply, it may be necessary to reduce and/or cancel orders. Donors will be sent an application in the spring which will provide the price range for the different seating options available based on rank and donors will be charged within this range for tickets to this game.
Jalen Hurd Freshman Hendersonville, TN
Derek Barnett Freshman Nashville, TN
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Willie Carmichael III Freshman Apopka, FL
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2015 Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines Southeastern Conference & NCAA Tournaments The number of SEC and NCAA
100/200 LEVEL
Side Court Seats
Sold Out
100/200 LEVEL
Corner seats
$2,500 per seat minimum
100/200 LEVEL
Behind the Goals
$1,250 per seat minimum
300 LEVEL
Sections 318-324
$250 minimum
300 LEVEL
All Other Sections
$50 per seat minimum
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. Applications will be sent to donors who have made their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30th
These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in ThompsonBoling Arena. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes
of each year and qualify for seating
to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2014 season. All amounts are
based upon their annual giving
listed as a donation per seat and allow the donor to renew the same
category and rank. Donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.
seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seats that become available on the side court lower level (Sections 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
Away Game Tickets
membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office
Road game basketball tickets are
Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling is
not available through the UT Ticket
at (865) 974-1218 for more information.
usually unavailable.
Office. Please contact the ticket office at the host school for more information.
Kevin Punter Junior Bronx, NY Tennesseefund.org
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2015 Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines Bashaara Graves Junior Clarkesville, TN
Tennessee Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol basketball season tickets. Season tickets are assigned based on annual giving level and the priority point system. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance with the point system.
Parking Season parking passes for Lady Vol basketball are sold to donors based on the priority point system and can be reassigned each year. Tennessee Fund donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.
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 UT Ticket Office directly at (865) 656-1200.
Lady Vol Softball and Volleyball Softball and volleyball season tickets, and individual game tickets, can be purchased through the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200.
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Cierra Burdick Senior Charlotte, NC
Season Ticket Holder*
100-112, 114-128 130,131, 200, 209-231, lower 316-326
Family Planâ€
113, 129
General Admission
Sections 312-314, 328-330
Reserved Individual
315,315A, upper 316-326, 327-327A
Current UT Students 129 *Donation Required
†No Donation Required
Seating & Donation Amounts
SEC & NCAA Tournaments
Lady Vol basketball season tickets in the
Tennessee Fund donors also receive the
100 and 200 levels require a minimum
opportunity to purchase postseason
$1,000 donation per seat on the side-
tournament tickets. The number of SEC
court and a minimum $100 donation per
and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic
seat 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
members interested in additional tickets.
number of donors who are able to order
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. Tennesseefund.org
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2015-16 Tennessee fund Parking Beginning in 2015, the Tennessee Fund parking assignment process for Football and Men’s and Women’s Basketball will undergo a comprehensive restructuring. The assignment structure will be divided in three priority levels; these levels will be determined by your annual fund donation.
PRIORITY I
PRIORITY II
PRIORITY III
All donors giving
All donors giving
$10,000+
$5,000-$9,999
All donors giving less than
annually, will be
annually, will be
$5,000
assigned based on
assigned one pass
annually, will be
priority point rank, see
based on rank.
assigned one pass
FAQs for quantities.
based on rank.
*All football parking, including accessible parking, will be reassigned each year in priority order by annual gift based on donor rank. Donors must purchase football season tickets to be eligible.
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FOOTBALL PARKING LOTS NOTE: Shuttle Service is provided from the AG Campus, UTVC, Area 40, and Stephenson Drive to and from Neyland Stadium.
Parking Garage Clearances C21 6’10” clearance
G10 7’8” clearance
G1 7’6” clearance
11th Street 8’2” clearance
G3 6’6” clearance
Locust Street 7’0” clearance
G4 6’8” clearance
Volunteer Hall 6’6” clearance
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BASKETBALL PARKING LOTS NOTE: In order to accommodate the most donors in G5/30, no account will be
G1 7'6" clearance
G4 6'8" clearance
assigned more than (1) pass in G5/30.
G3 6'6" clearance
G10 7'8" clearance
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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2015 PARKING FAQS How will parking be assigned now? All football parking, including accessible parking, will be reassigned annually by Tennessee Fund donor rank within each priority. Your priority level is determined by your annual contribution.
any major revisions to the parking assignment process since its inception. Over time, the campus has experienced a significant reduction in available campus parking due to construction. This change will allow the athletic department to help meet its funding goals while addressing the continued development of the Knoxville campus.
Each annual giving category will be assigned
season tickets to be eligible. •
Priority I – $10,000+
The Tennessee Fund has multiple categories
•
Priority II – $5,000 – $9,999
•
Priority III – $100 - $4,999
I have several types of giving with the Tennessee Fund. How will my parking be assigned?
The number of parking passes you receive is determined by your annual cash gift. Donors giving $10,000 or more are eligible to receive more than one pass. Please consult the guidebook on page 14 for specific totals.
What is a ‘giving level’ and how do I know which one I fall under?
independently. Donors must purchase football
How many parking passes can I purchase?
that are listed below, and each category comes with various benefits associated with them (see page 14 for full list of benefits). Giving level is determined by your annual contribution to the
I do donate $10,000+ and qualify to be assigned in Priority 1 parking. Exactly how many passes am I eligible for? •
2 Club* Seats: 1 Parking Pass
•
4 Club* or 4 Tennessee Terrace Seats*: 2
Tennessee Fund. •
Foothills: $100
Each annual giving category will be assigned
•
Ridgerunner: $250
independently based on the priority level it falls
•
Plateau: $500
•
Trailblazer: $1,000
•
Mountaineer: $2,500
•
Bronze Victor: $5,000
•
Silver Victor: $10,000
•
Gold Victor: $15,000
•
NDS: $250,000*
Parking Passes •
Terrace Seats*: 3 Parking Passes •
under. For example, a donor with two seats in the Tennessee Terrace that also makes a $250 donation for seating in the south upper deck would have passes assigned based on their donor rank in Priority II (for $5,000 contribution associated with two seats in the Tennessee Terrace) and III (for $250 Ridgerunner contribution).
Why is this change occurring? The Tennessee Fund (formerly Volunteer
6 or more Club* or 6 or more Tennessee
Silver Victor ($10,000 annual contribution): Eligible to purchase 2 parking passes
•
*Over 10 year period
Gold Victor or NDS ($15,000+ annual contribution): Eligible to purchase 3 parking passes
•
Rocky* (Skybox holder): 4 parking passes
*Cost of Rocky, East Club, West Club, and Tennessee Terrace parking is included in licensing fee.
Athletics & Scholarship Fund) has not had
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PARKING FAQs CONT. How is my loyalty rewarded in this new system? Your parking pass is assigned based on your Tennessee Fund rank within your priority level. Your rank is determined primarily by your lifetime giving. Additionally, you can receive points for consecutive years
assignments in Priority I and Priority II, along with any donor ranked higher than you in Priority III, will determine lot availability for your assignment.
I am a Mountaineer ($2,500 annual contribution) and have accessible parking needs. How will my parking be assigned? Your parking pass will be assigned in Priority III based on your donor rank.
Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used? A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-athlete scholarships, facility upkeep, and general operating budget needs. With
Donor assignments in Priority I and
nearly 500 student-athletes on campus, your
Priority II, along with any donor
donations play a critical role in the success of
ranked higher than you in Priority III, will determine lot availability for your parking assignment.
Are there still Orange, White, Grey parking zones?
of giving, alumni status
No, all parking will be
or other factors. For a
assigned:
comprehensive list,
– First: by priority
please see page 31 of
level (determined
the guidebook.
I have been a Trailblazer ($1,000 annual contribution) since 1986. How will my parking be assigned?
GENERAL FAQs
by annual cash gift amount) – Then: by donor rank within each priority level
UT Athletics programs.
Q: Does my Tennessee Fund donation qualify me for both football and basketball season tickets? A: The cumulative annual donation qualifies you for season tickets to football and men’s/women’s basketball. The gift amount corresponds to seating locations that each donor is eligible for based upon giving level and availability.
Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets? A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking passes created the need for a fair system to be established in which these benefits could
Parking lot requests will
be distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was
determine availability.
created, in part, to help address the needs of our growing donor base. The donor priority
Your parking will be
point system allows us to track support and
assigned in Priority III based
award benefits as a way to say thank you for
on your donor rank. Donor
Chad Merzbacher Junior Dublin, OH
the support. Donor generosity has allowed Tennessee athletics to be 100% self-funded without financial support from tax or tuitionderived dollars.
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Q: How are season tickets assigned and how can I improve my current season tickets?
the donation level associated with his
A: Once season ticket priority is established,
Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered. What does this mean?
donors must maintain or increase their giving
A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986.
Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?
level on an annual basis to retain their season
Anyone who was already purchasing season
A: Once you purchase season tickets through
ticket location. If ticket holders wish to improve
tickets at that time was not required to make
a seat location, they must be active Tennessee
an annual Tennessee Fund gift to retain these
Fund donors and will be notified of opportunities
tickets. Beginning with the 2006 season,
to do so via their email accounts. It is important
grandfathered season ticket holders on
with your seats when you first
that our donors keep their email addresses
the sidelines were given the opportunity
purchased them will become
updated with our office, as we primarily use
to begin making a donation at a reduced
electronic communication for this process.
rate or move their seating location to
required to retain the same
Donors may review seat opportunities through
the end zones and have those remain
location. As long as you
our online virtual seat maps of Neyland Stadium
grandfathered. Grandfathered tickets
and Thompson-Boling Arena.
still remain in the upper and lower level
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?
end zones at Neyland Stadium.
A: Based on her higher annual giving level, your friend would have her ticket request reviewed first. However, if you chose to increase your
Q: Why does my friend donate less than I do, yet he has a more desirable seat location? A: The Tennessee Fund aims to reward the loyalty of long-time donors. To do so, we allow individuals to renew their seats at the donation level that was in place when they began purchasing season tickets. The demand for superior seats has increased over
section increased.
the Tennessee Fund you will have the option to renew the same seats each year. The gift amount associated
the minimum annual donation
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 nonrenewal requires donors to contribute at the current donation level.
I still have questions?
time; therefore, the
The Tennessee Fund staff
minimum annual donation
may be contacted Monday-
for these seat locations
Friday 8am to 5pm by phone
has also increased. Your
at 865-974-1218, by email at
Relocating your seats to R or W would most
friend is able to renew
tnfund@utk.edu, or by chat
likely require you to increase your giving level.
his seats at a lower
at www.tennesseefund.org.
Based on last year’s requirements, a new donor
cost because he
who received tickets in sections R or W was a
began purchasing
$2,500 annual donor.
his seats before
annual giving level by March 1, your request would be reviewed first because of your higher point ranking.
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General Ticket Information Mailing Information
Ticket Payment
Season tickets are shipped separately from
Payment must be made by check, VISA,
individual and away game tickets and will NOT
MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Checks
arrive in the same package. Season tickets are
should be made payable to The University of
sent out via UPS and require a street address.
Tennessee. Payment must be made by applicant
Please confirm your address at the time you
or spouse; no second-party payments will be
place a ticket order, as it is not possible to make
accepted. Cash will be accepted only from the
address changes after tickets are printed. You
person whose name appears on the application,
must submit a change of address in writing to the
and an ID will be required.
Tennessee Fund office, or you can update your
Charge by Phone or Online
mailing address by accessing your account at uttix.com and tennesseefund.org.
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Tickets
Freshman St. Catharines, Ontario
Orders for available individual game tickets may be made using VISA, MasterCard or Discover. All orders placed the week of the game will not be
Andy Cox
The UT Athletic Department is NOT responsible
mailed but may be held for pickup at the ticket
for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If you
office or sent via email. All emailed tickets must be
purchase tickets directly from the University of
printed by purchaser and brought to the gate for
Tennessee and they are lost, stolen or destroyed,
admittance. Each order includes a service charge.
please contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If tickets are not picked
1200 for replacement options.
up, no refunds will be issued. Visit uttix.com for
Accessible Seating
more information.
Samantha Lera
The University of Tennessee is proud to offer
Ticket Office
Junior Kema, TX
seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available
The UT Ticket Office is located at northwest corner
on a seasonal and individual game basis. Please
of Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of Phillip
contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 or
Fulmer Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office hours
(800) 332-8657 for further information. Seating is
are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday. For
limited so please make arrangements early.
more information please contact the Ticket Office
For patrons needing an elevator pass due to accessibility needs, please contact Event Management at (865) 974-1205.
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at (800) 332-VOLS (8657) or (865) 656-1200.
Junior Arlington, TN
Mauricio Robles Junior Monterrey, Mexico
Priority Point System
Post-March 1 Ranking Used for football parking and away
Definition of the Point System
Post-June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol
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 and the cumulative amount of their contributions. This system seeks to
game ticket assignments
Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments
Post-January 1 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/
The TN Fund uses the point system during the
NCAA Tournament assignments
Use of the Point System
Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless
Using this system, the Tennessee Fund reviews all
of giving category.
requests from donors purchasing season tickets.
Point Allocation
Requests are reviewed beginning with the top annual giving category in rank order. This process continues through each annual giving category, in
1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to the
descending order, until all available tickets have
Tennessee Fund* since 1986
been assigned.
1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/
The point system is used to prioritize between
Endowment funds since 1986
donors in the same giving category when
1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money
season ticket requests are reviewed. Donors
raised by a Volunteer Representative
belonging to the same annual giving
5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of
category hold different ranks based upon
giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986
their accumulation of priority points. Thus, a
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)
$5,000 donor with an overall rank of 4,000 would be reviewed after a $5,000 donor with a rank of 1,000. Once season ticket priority is established, donors must maintain or increase their giving level on an annual
50 pts. Awarded for 20 consecutive years of
basis to retain their season
giving (one-time award)
ticket location. If ticket
*Formerly VASF and Lady Vol Boost-Her Club
holders wish to improve
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.
Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena.
Bowl Game assignments
Post-November 1 Ranking Used for SEC Championship/
establishing priorities. With the point total, the
Points are allocated as follows:
through our online virtual seat maps of Neyland
basketball parking assignments
Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements
reward both longevity and gift amount when
this process. Donors may review seat opportunities
parking allocation process within priority giving level. Contributors at the $10,000 and above level will be assigned in priority I by donor rank as determined by the point system. Contributors donating between $5,000- $9,999 level will be assigned in Priority II by donor rank. Lastly, contributors between $100-$4,999 level will be assigned parking in priority III by donor rank. (See pages 24-27 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 donor’s annual giving category is the primary factor in determining the quantity of tickets the donor may receive. Once it has been determined who will receive tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are assigned strictly in donor rank order.
a seat location, they must be active Tennessee Fund donors and will be notified of opportunities to do so via their email account. It is important that our donors keep their email
Rainey Gaffin Sophomore Thornton, CO
addresses updated with our office, as we primarily use electronic communication for
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Football Premium Seating
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East Club and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium The East and West Clubs 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, luxurious leather chairback seating, an adjoining indoor club area, all-inclusive food and refreshments, and flat screen televisions showing college football games from across the country provide you and your guests a special place to spend fall Saturdays.
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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 Lee Stadium, and Lindsey Nelson Stadium. For detailed information and availability of premium seating options please contact the
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Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseefund.org.
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 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 effortless game day experience.
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Rocky Top Benefits • Football Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats
Tennessee Terrace
• Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority
Located along the west upper deck of
• Football Parking will be assigned 4 parking passes in Priority I
Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Terrace
• Basketball Season Ticket Priority
features chairback seats and cup holders, with a sideline view of all the action. The
• Football Yearbook
adjoining indoor concourse offers an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and flat screen televisions featuring other college football games in a climatecontrolled setting overlooking campus.
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Basketball Premium Seating 01
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Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites Vol and Lady Vol basketball fans can enjoy 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
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and locked cabinets to use throughout the season. In addition to tickets and parking for all home games for both sports, suite
Thompson-Boling Arena Loge Seats
holders receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their suites for other
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arena events throughout the year.
Located on the north side court, directly beneath the luxury suites, loge seats offer 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.
Thompson-Boling Arena Mid-Court Seating 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.
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background photo.
Baseball & Softball 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.
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MVP Seats at Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium MVP Field-Level seats bring fans closer to the game than ever before while also providing a meaningful contribution to Tennessee Athletics. Located directly behind home plate, MVP Field-Level seats feature padded chairback seating with cup holders and access to an interior club room where seat holders can enjoy all inclusive food and refreshments prior to and during the game. All MVP Field-Level seat holders receives a parking pass.
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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 postseason games and special events at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
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Your Passion. Your Legacy.
Planned Giving & Endowment Society
You’ll be...
Tennessee Always invites you to be a part of our team and support University of Tennessee athletics by thoughtful estate planning and through our endowment program.
a part of Tennessee.
Your membership not only encourages our studentathletes today, but can create opportunities for generations to come. Many planned gifts allow you to receive substantial tax advantages and other unique benefits while giving generous support to the University’s athletic programs.
Your Passion. Your Legacy. For more information about Tennessee Always please contact (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseealways.org
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You’ll Be… a part of Tennessee.
ways to give
Charitable Gift Annuity In exchange for a gift of property, marketable securities, or cash, the UT Foundation will
a leadership contribution that leaves a lasting impression on UT Athletics and the individuals donning the Orange and White.
Gifts of Appreciated Property
contractually guarantee to pay you or another
Endowments may be established and named
beneficiary a specified annuity for a set number of
beginning at $25,000. They help to ensure that
You may make gifts of appreciated stock, mutual
years or a lifetime.
future generations of student-athletes will have the
funds, or real estate and take an income tax deduction for the gift’s current fair market value.
opportunity to become part of the Tennessee family.
When UT sells the property, all capital gains taxes
Life Income Gifts
that would have been owed on the sale are avoided.
Charitable remainder trusts can provide current tax advantages while providing the donor with
Charitable Remainder Trust
income for a designated period of time or for life.
You may fund the trust with cash or appreciated
endowed scholarship or operating fund gift upon
assets and receive income for your life and the life
the completion of the trust or donor’s death. You
of a loved one after the donated asset is sold by the
also are encouraged to consult your tax advisor.
trust. Again, all capital gains taxes are avoided on
Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an
the sale. You receive a partial income tax deduction
individual case basis.
Felecia Majors
Jake Blankenship
Sophomore Lorton, VA
Junior Blacklick, OH
They provide the athletic department with an
based on age and the amount of income received from the trust. Furthermore, the trust assets are removed from your estate.
Nathan Dougherty Society The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship with the Volunteers exists at the $250,000
Bequests/Living Trusts Gifts of this nature allow donors to give a dollar amount, a percentage of their estate, or the residuary (the remainder after specified bequests are fulfilled), to UT athletics in their will or living trust.
level and entitles donors to membership in the Nathan Dougherty Society. These gifts can be made in equal installments over a 10-year period, and all donations are earmarked specifically for endowment.
Retained Life Estate
Completion of the gift includes five additional years of complimentary annual
You may deed your home, vacation home, or farm
benefits through the Tennessee Fund office.
to UT Athletics and receive an income tax deduction
The Tennessee Fund office will provide the
based on your age and the value of the property. You
appropriate agreements to complete the gift.
retain the use of the property for your lifetime, but the asset is removed from your estate. You remain responsible for maintenance, taxes, and insurance on the property.
Endowments Athletic endowments at the University of Tennessee provide a permanent source
IRA/Retirement Assets
of income to support student-athletes and allow them to develop and compete
You may make UT Athletics the full or partial
for championships each year. These
beneficiary of an IRA or other tax-advantaged
endowments assist in providing the funds
retirement plan and avoid income taxes that may be
for athletic scholarships across all Volunteer
charged to the estate based on its account value.
athletics programs. Funding an endowment is
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Allie Sirna Senior Solon, OH
DONATE How to Donate There are several ways to become a donor to the Tennessee Fund. Here are just a few of the ways to support Tennessee Athletics:
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Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax-deductible?
using a valid email address. All new Tennessee
A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a
Fund members can register directly online.
to receive your AD number, and then register
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.
Visiting your account online allows you to: • View Your Priority Points • View Your Current Seat Location • View Your Giving History • Update Your Mailing Address
Laurence Guevremont Sophomore Montreal, Quebec
Online Giving
Contribute Online
The Tennessee Fund is proud to offer the ability to
Contributing online is secure, saves time
make gifts online. New donors making first-time
and postage, and provides immediate
gifts and existing donors looking to renew their
confirmation that your gift has been
gifts should visit tennesseefund.org
received.
All Tennessee Fund donors have an online account.
Gifts for premium seating such as Skybox,
If you are visiting the site for the first time and are
East and West Club, Terrace, Basketball
a current Tennessee Fund member, please call the
Luxury and Loge seats or any capital
Tennessee Fund office or submit an online request
campaign gift should be made directly to the
Tennessee Fund office by phone
number, expiration date, and the three
For more information on the
or mail.
digit security code from the back of
Recurring Credit Card program,
(Note: Donors with open capital pledges,
the credit card when completing the
contact the Tennessee Fund office at
endowment pledges, and/or current
contribution form.
(865) 974-1218.
premium seating pledges, can make payments or pay off pledges entirely online)
Pledge You may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a specific level and 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
Online Credit Cards & E-Checks The Tennessee Fund Office also accepts credit cards & e-checks online through DonorNet. It is important
the account information with the
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
current credit card information to the
funds 3 times during any point of your
Tennessee Fund office to continue the
Tennessee Fund membership, your
recurring credit card. • To stop the recurring credit card option, please submit a letter in writing to the
ability to use bank draft as a payment option will be discontinued.
Tennessee Fund office notifying us of
Matching Gifts
on your bank account, the account
your decision. You will be expected to
Many companies will match your gifts
number and the routing number when
fulfill any outstanding balance at that
using an E-Check.
time.
that you list your name as it appears
• If your credit card declines 3 times
The Tennessee Fund accepts VISA,
remaining.
• Each year donors must resubmit
• To stop the bank draft option, please
during any point of your Tennessee
to The University of Tennessee. Please consult the benefits office at your place of employment. You may be
MasterCard & Discover online. It is
Fund membership, your ability to use
able to double or triple the value of
important that you list your name
recurring credit cards as an option will
your gift and benefits. Your initial gift
Cash donations and checks are
as it appears on the credit card, the
be discontinued.
always acceptable. Gifts are
account number, and the expiration
acknowledged by a receipt from
date when donating online with a
The University of Tennessee and the
credit card.
Cash Donations
Athletic Department. Please make all checks payable to The University of Tennessee Foundation.
Credit Cards The Tennessee Fund and UT Ticket Office accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover. It is important to list your name as it appears on the card, the card holder’s billing address and phone number, credit card
and matching form must be received
Vol Check-Off Bank Draft
by March 1, but the matching gift may
(monthly e-check payments)
be completed throughout the year.
By joining the Vol Check-Off Program
Some companies may not match gifts
Recurring Credit Cards
you may have your bank account
if the donor receives any benefit as
(monthly credit card payments)
drafted monthly. Please include
a result of the gift. Please check with
By signing up for recurring credit
a voided check along with your
the Tennessee Fund and the matching
card payments, you may have your
completed contribution form via
company to be sure that the matching
the enclosed envelope. For more
sum can be used for donor benefits.
information on the Vol Check-Off
If the company chooses to stop
program, contact the Tennessee Fund
matching a donor’s gift, the donor
credit/debit card charged monthly. On the contribution form, please include the name as it appears on the credit card, along with the account number, the expiration date, and the three digit security code from the back of the
office at (865) 974-1218. • Each year donors must resubmit the account information needed by the
is responsible for the entire annual contribution to maintain the benefits provided by the matching gift.
Tennessee Fund office to continue the bank draft.
credit card. 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.
Mikelis Libietis Senior Priekuli, Latvia
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.
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VOL Rep Program
VOL REP CALENDAR
August Vol Rep Kickoff Event September – November Vol Rep District Meetings
The Vol Rep Program consists of over 250 active Tennessee Fund donors who volunteer their time and efforts to promote UT Athletics in their respective communities. This
March
program was originally founded in 1993 in seven major cities and has since grown to expand across the entire state of Tennessee, Atlanta, and other areas across the country.
Vol Rep Competition
By helping to promote UT Athletics, Vol Reps are able to develop relationships with UT
Deadline – March 1
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
April
new money raised each year.
Vol Rep Rewards Luncheon
The Vol Rep program is an individual competition but it is divided into 13 districts by geographic region for the fall meetings. 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.
For more information or to become a Vol Rep, please call (865) 974-1218 or visit www.volreps.com.
District Number and Capital
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1
Dyersburg
8
Chattanooga
2
Memphis
9
Knoxville
3
Jackson
10
Tri-Cities
4
Clarksville
11
East Tennessee
5
Nashville
12
Atlanta
6
Columbia
13
At-Large
7
Cookeville
Meet the Staff “PLAYING BY THE RULES” NCAA COMPLIANCE The University of Tennessee Athletic Department (UTAD) and individuals affiliated with the department, including doMikki Allen
Erica Arem
Caroline Bevillard
Dan Carlson
Jack Clark
Director of Leadership Support
Associate Director of Campaigns
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Director of Internal Operations
Development Assistant
nors, are governed by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Ensuring compliance with NCAA and SEC rules is a top priority for the UTAD. Compliance should be everyone’s responsibility, especially for our donors. Rule violations involving donors
Rebecca Clowers
Ben Cox
Tina Haun
Brittney Holder
Greg Hulen
may adversely impact the
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Chief Development Officer and Associate AD for Development
eligibility of current studentathletes as well as prospective student-athletes (recruits). Additionally, violations involving donors may prevent any future association with the UTAD. Your participation and acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the UTAD is your acknowledgement and agreement to abide
Blake Johnson
Megan Kain
Suzie Miller
Phoebe Metzger
Lucas Moss
Senior Director of Development
Assistant AD for Development
Manager of Athletic Gift Records
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Associate Director of Campaigns
by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, SEC and the UTAD.
The UTAD Compliance Office serves as a resource for everyone affiliated with the UTAD. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Compliance Office at 865-974-3871 or Andrea Piercy
Ryan Thompson
Adam Wilgus
Director of Planned Giving and Endowments
Director of Annual Giving
Associate Director of Campaigns
utcompliance@utk.edu.
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Erin Gabriel Sophomore Poland, OH
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Von Pearson Junior Newport News, VA
MUNITY
TO NCE
Lexi Dempsey Junior Palm Springs, CA
To donate call 865.974.1218 or go online tennesseefund.org
The University of Tennessee Phone: (865) 974-1218 Fax: (865) 974-2847 Email: tnfund@utk.edu tennesseefund.org utsports.com @TennesseeFund Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15016 Knoxville, TN 37901-5016
Hunter Reese Senior Kennesaw, GA
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.