16 GEF Brochure - The Georgia Bulldog Club

MARY BETH BOX
Three-time All-American
All-SEC
SEC Academic Honor Roll
BRANDIE JAY
Five-time All-American
SEC Academic
Honor Roll
GYMNASTICS
ENDOWMENT FUND
2016 Priority Seating Brochure
A Message from
Coach Durante
GymDog Nation,
I want to sincerely thank all GEF contributors for your support.
Through hard work, we finished the season 9th in the country,
the first time the team finished in the top-10 in three consecutive
seasons since 2007-09. We are excited for the 2016 season as
we continue to strive for greatness!
Georgia Gymnastics is a program that has been built on tradition,
remarkable student-athletes, and your steadfast support.
I am pleased to share that contributions to the Gymnastics
Endowment Fund last year surpassed the highest total all-time.
In keeping with this year’s theme of “All In All the Time”,
I encourage you to match or surpass your support as we
embark on year two of the GymDog Challenge. By accepting
the challenge, you provide a major foundation that enables the
program to achieve greatness.
I also encourage you to recruit new contributors to the GEF
through the Refer a GymDog program. More information
regarding the GymDog Challenge and the Refer a GymDog
program can be found later in the brochure.
Thanks again for all that you do and Go GymDogs!
Danna Durante
Head Coach, Georgia Gymnastics
KEY DATES + ACTIONS
»SEPTEMBER 15, 2015: Deadline to contribute to GEF
for 2016 priority seating
»OCTOBER 1, 2015: Season ticket applications will be mailed to all qualifying patrons
»OCTOBER 31, 2015: Deadline to order 2016 Gymnastics Season and single meet tickets on priority
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2015 Gymnastics
Accomplishments
All-America Dawgs
Four Georgia gymnasts earned All-America honors
in 2015. Brittany Rogers claimed Regular Season
honors on bars, and she was one of three Georgia
first team NCAA All-Americans. Mary Beth Box and
Brandie Jay were first team All-America on floor
and vault, respectively. Chelsea Davis was second
team bars All-America.
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Georgia is committed to creating the most loyal and dedicated
gymnastics fans in the country. Through years of giving to The Georgia
Bulldog Club and by cheering the GymDogs from the stands, supporters
make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes.
Few schools can boast the overall history of success the GymDogs have
enjoyed over the years. Your investment in Georgia Athletics enables
us to pursue our goal of being leaders and the best in everything we
do including competing regularly for SEC and NCAA championships.
Your commitment allows us to continue our investment in our studentathletes, coaches and facilities.
Thank you for being an important member of our team!
Commit to the G.
The season ended with three juniors competing in
the NCAA Individual Event Finals. All three will be
back for their senior seasons in 2016.
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Five Georgia gymnasts - second most of any team
in the conference - earned 2015 SEC honors. Box,
Gigi Marino, Rachel Schick and Rogers were named
to the All-SEC Team, while Natalie Vaculik and
Marino were named to the All-Freshman Team.
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The Georgia gymnastics team finished the 2015
ninth in the country -the first time the GymDogs
finished in the top-10 in three consecutive seasons
since 2007-09.
24th Regional Title
The GymDogs punched their ticket to the NCAA
Championships by winning the NCAA Berkeley
Regional with a 197.025. It was Georgia’s secondhighest score of the season and the 24th NCAA
Regional title in program history and the third in
the last four years.
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always give a championship effort. The
In 2015, the Gymnastics
Endowment Fund surpassed
$200,000 raised, marking the
GymDog Challenge calls on our faithful
highest contribution total in GEF history.
donors to give that same effort.
The 2016 GymDog Challenge calls on
Whether it is in practice, competition or
in the classroom, UGA student-athletes
To accept the 2016 Challenge,
returning GEF donors are asked to
maintain or surpass their donation,
along with Refer A GymDog.
our faithful donors, the heart and soul
of UGA Athletics to support
our student-athletes and
help maintain their
championship aspirations.
NATALIE VACULIK
2015 Freshman All-SEC
SEC Academic Honor Roll
ASHLYN BROUSSARD
2015 Team MVP
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Refer A GymDog Program
The Refer A GymDog program has been designed to reward our current
donors for bringing new members to The Gymnastic Endowment Fund.
With every dollar donated equaling one point in the GEF priority point
structure, those cumulative points make a difference in the assignment of
renewable season tickets.
700
GEF members
The ultimate goal is to build GymDog support
to reach our goal of 700 GEF members; while
further providing the very best resources to our
dedicated young student-athletes, donors will have
the ability to build additional points based on giving
levels of new donors they refer. The new donor will
also receive the same credit based on their annual gift.
The new donor must provide the existing donor’s account number at
the time a donation is made. Submitting the existing donor’s account
number can be done online, by calling The Georgia Bulldog Club and
making a donation over the phone or can be submitted using the Refer
A GymDog form found on www.thegeorgiabulldogclub.com.
The purchase of season tickets is not a requirement to donate to the
Gymnastic Endowment Fund.
ANNUAL GIFT LEVEL OF NEW DONOR
POINT CREDIT RECEIVED BY BOTH
NEW & EXISTING DONORS
$50-499
20 Points
$500-749
100 Points
$750-999
150 Points
$1,000-2,499
200 Points
$2,500 & Above
500 Points
What Is GEF + Where
Does The Money Go
The Gymnastics Endowment Fund (GEF)
provides fans the opportunity to be a part of
the Georgia Gymnastics program. By contributing annually to the GEF, you will become
a member of The Georgia Bulldog Club and
enjoy benefits such as priority seating. Revenue
generated from the GEF will go directly towards
funding the scholarship needs of Georgia
gymnasts, as well as funding the first-class
Coliseum Training Facility.
For more information and to obtain a Refer A GymDog form visit
http://thegeorgiabulldogclub.com/.
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2016
Coliseum Seating
DONOR SECTION
STUDENT SECTION
FACULTY/STAFF
SECTION
Ticket Assignment Process +
Priority Point System
TICKET ASSIGNMENT PROCESS
GEF ESTIMATED RANKS
The Georgia Bulldog Club and Athletic
Association Ticket Office assign gymnastics season and single meet tickets, as
well as postseason ticket opportunities,
based on the GEF priority point system.
Season tickets require a minimum $50
per seat donation to maintain the
location on an annual basis as well as
to request an upgrade.
(AS OF JAN. 1, 2015)
RANK
POINTS
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40,000
50
6,600
100
4,650
200
2,940
300
1,950
400
1,190
500
570
PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM
This chart shows how priority points accumulated by a
GEF donor translate into estimated placement among
620 donors. The GEF member with the most points
is ranked #1 and subsequently first in the assignment
process.
DID YOU
KNOW
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Priority points are accumulated over
a contributor’s lifetime giving to GEF.
Points are calculated using a one point
per dollar donated formula.
After hosting one of the six NCAA regional competitions
in April 2014, Stegeman Coliseum will play host to the
competition yet again on April 2, 2016.
Season Tickets
Guidelines
CURRENT SEASON TICKET HOLDERS will retain their same seat locations upon
renewal of the $50 per seat donation and season ticket payment. GEF contributors
wishing to relocate or add season tickets must make the necessary per seat contribution and season ticket payment to be eligible. Patrons may have a maximum of 8
season tickets on one account and all relocation requests must be made in writing
on the paper or online application. Relocations are subject to availability and based
on GEF priority points.
NEW CONTRIBUTORS TO THE GEF interested in priority season tickets should
make a minimum $50 per seat donation and season ticket payment prior to the
deadlines. A larger donation will increase priority points, providing more seating
opportunities and annual benefits.
TICKET ASSIGNMENT for renewing GEF contributors not requesting a relocation
are assigned their same seat location. All other GEF contributors (new, as well as
those who wish to add or relocate season tickets) are placed in priority point order,
and assignments are based on availability.
TRANSFERRING SEASON TICKET RIGHTS may only be conducted to a spouse
at the time of death. Seating may not be passed from one account to another or
willed to a friend or family member.
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2016 GEF Annual Giving
Levels + Benefits
BENEFIT
$50
$500
2016 Parking
Information
$750
$1,000
$2,500
GEF contributors at the $500 annual giving level and above will receive a season
parking pass at no additional cost.
BLUE AREAS INDICATE GEF PARKING
Coverdell
Center
Parking
Car Decal
Email updates from
Head Coach
Priority ordering season
and postseason tickets
Invitation to meet the team event
Preferred Parking
1 PASS
1 PASS
1 PASS
2 PASSES
Hospitality Room Access
Invitation to watch GymDogs practice
Lunch with Coach Durante
INVITATION TO MEET THE TEAM
Invitation for you and a guest to attend a preseason
dinner with the GymDogs and Coaches.
PREFERRED PARKING
Receive a parking pass located in either the McPhaul
or Coverdell lot.
HOSPITALITY ROOM ACCESS
Eligible contributors will receive one pass per season
ticket to the Richard B. Taylor Georgia Room in the
Coliseum Training Facility. Enjoy a pre-meet meal with
other GymDogs fans and listen to various speakers,
including members of the coaching staff. The room
is open two hours prior to the start of the meet and
closes when the meet begins. Contributors will also
receive one pass for the NCAA regional competitions.
INVITATION TO WATCH GYMDOGS PRACTICE
Invitation for you and a guest to watch a GymDogs
practice during the season.
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Methods of Giving
There are several ways to become a member of The Georgia Bulldog Club
through a contribution to the Gymnastics Endowment Fund;
GiGi MARINO
Two-time All-SEC
2015 Scholastic All American
SEC Academic Honor Roll
ONLINE GIVING
Visit us at thegeorgiabulldogclub.com and click the
‘Donate Now’ icon in the upper right hand corner of the
homepage: eCheck and credit card
CASH DONATIONS
Cash or checks made payable to UGAAA-GEF
STOCK TRANSFER
Contact our office for simple instructions
CREDIT CARDS
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
MATCHING GIFTS
Combine your contribution with matching funds from your employer
Benefits of Visiting
Your Online Account
»Make one or several contributions at any time, receiving immediate
confirmation your gift has been received
»View your giving history
»Update your contact information
»View Your Priority Point Total
»View your season seat assignment
»Transfer your Tickets to a Friend
LAUREN JOHNSON
Two-time All-SEC
2014 SEC Vault Champion
Tax Information
Your gift to the Gymnastics Endowment Fund is a charitable contribution
for which you will receive a tax receipt in January 2016.
Consult your tax advisor
regarding the deductibility
of your gift.
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2015 Scholastic All American
SEC Academic Honor Roll
MAILING ADDRESS
The Georgia Bulldog Club
P.O. Box 1472
Athens, GA 30603
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
The Georgia Bulldog Club
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall
1 Selig Circle
Suite 330
Athens, GA 30602
TOLL FREE
877.423.2947
E-MAIL
[email protected]
FAX
706.542.8992
WEBSITE
www.thegeorgiabulldogclub.com
BRITTANY ROGERS
Six-time All-American
2013 SEC Bars and Beam Champion
2015 NCAA Bars Runner-up
All-SEC