2015-16 Membership Guide

U N C G
A message from the
Athletic Director
Fellow Spartans,
Our student-athletes and coaches appreciate
your financial support of Spartan Athletics
through contributions to the Spartan Club.
We see the impact each and every day in
many ways.
Last year we set a new record by raising
$400,185 for the Athletic Scholarship Fund. We
are also pleased to report that for the second
year in a row, 100% of current student-athletes made a gift to the program
through the True Spartan Challenge giving campaign. There are not
many programs in the country that can boast this statistic. Our students
understand the value of giving back.
UNCG is experiencing many exciting changes including new leadership
from Dr. Frank Gilliam, our new chancellor. He begins his work this
fall and our campus is preparing to move boldly into the future. Spartan
Athletics will join this team effort.
Pictured at left (left to right):
Dakarai Shipp ‘17, Emily
Kurey ‘17, Amy Ellis ‘16 and
Alicia Bazonski ‘18.
Your commitment to UNCG Athletics allows our students to continue
to achieve at the highest levels competitively, academically and in the
community. Be sure to follow our teams this year online at
uncgspartans.com. If you’re in the area, join us for a game. You’ll be proud
of the women and men who wear the Blue and Gold and live “The Spartan
Way” every day.
“We discover and develop champions in life.”
- The Spartan Way -
Fundraising Update
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
77%
$2,000,000
Increase
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
67%
$250,000
Increase
2009-10
2014-15
Athletic Scholarship Fund Cash Raised
Athletic Scholarship Expense
Thanks to the generosity of the alumni, friends, and family of UNCG Athletics, our Athletic
Scholarship Fund has grown significantly over the past five years. We have set an all-time
record in each of the past four years, including the 2014-15 total of $400,185.
As you can see from the chart on the previous page, our Athletic Scholarship Fund has
grown by over $150,000 since 2010. A significant 66% increase, all thanks to our
generous donors.
But even with these strides, we are still short from being able to fully fund all of our teams
to the NCAA maximum allowed scholarship limits. Since 2010, our scholarship expense has
increased by more than $1.5 million, and tuition costs continue to rise each year.
We must continue to grow our Athletic Scholarship Fund to compete at the highest levels
within the Southern Conference and beyond. Your ongoing support will allow us to provide
a first-class academic and athletic experience to our student-athletes.
The Cost of a Full Athletic Scholarship
Academic Year Charges
Tuition & Fees
Room (double)
Meals
Books
Academic Year Total
N.C. Resident
Non Resident
$6,745
$6,796
$3,462
$800
$17,803
$21,607
$6,796
$3,462
$800
$32,665
Taylor Coalson, ‘16
Dobson, N.C.
Major: Communication
Studies
“Being raised in Greensboro, it’s
been a great opportunity to play
for my city. I love hearing our
fans at games cheering us on. It
makes me proud to call myself
a Spartan.”
- Diante Baldwin, ‘17
Greensboro, NC
Major: Sociology
Spartans in the Classroom
3.09 cumulative GPA for the fall/spring
9 teams above a 3.0 GPA
32 student-athletes were awarded special
distinctions of Cum Laude, Magna Cum
Laude or Summa Cum Laude in Fall 2014.
37 student-athletes were awarded special
distinctions in Spring 2015
Pictured left to right (Class of 2015 members): Meaisha Bullock, Vicky Harley, Ashley Stokes and Randy Phillips
Spartans in the Community
UNCG student-athletes, staff and coaches completed
over 1,380 hours of community service in 2014-15.
Sara Hohman, ‘17
Zionsville, Ind.
Volleyball
Major: Business Administration
“Playing at UNCG for four years
has been the most rewarding
experience both on and off the
field. The program has fostered
relationships with my teammates
and coaches that I know I will
carry on into lifelong friendships
once I graduate.”
- Chesney White, ‘16
Franklin, Tenn.
Major: Nursing
2015-16 Spartan Club Giving Levels
Benefits
Athletic Director’s Council Dinner
Exclusive Athletic Director gift
Two tickets to the Senior Student-Athlete Awards Show
Men’s Basketball game program recognition
Courtside basketball season ticket opportunity
Men’s Basketball VIP parking
Men’s Basketball halftime hospitality
Men’s Basketball pregame hospitality
Recognition in the Coleman Building
Men’s Basketball riser section season ticket opportunity
Spartan Club Video Annual Report
Invitation to annual donor recognition event
Membership card with list of corporate sponsors/discounts
Spartan Club front license plate +
Tax deductible charitable gift
Behind the Shield newsletter
Champions Circle*
& Century Young
Golden Fighting Blue
Gold
Spartans Spartans Spartans Spartans Alumni
$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000
$500
$250
$100
$50**
* - Those who make 4-year pledges at these levels will be partnered with a student-athlete as part of our annual scholarship program.
% - Based on availability
+ - First time donors only
** - Young Alumni good for first five years after graduation - discounted basketball tickets available
Membership Funds
SPARTAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
These gifts are used directly for student-athlete scholarships. By giving to this fund, you
will qualify for all benefits and earn priority points.
TEAM ENRICHMENT FUND
These funds are used for team operations, equipment and travel at the coach’s
discretion. When giving to team enrichment funds, 80% of your gift will go directly
to the team fund and 20% will go to the Athletic Scholarship Fund. If your 20% to the
Athletic Scholarship Fund is over $100, then you will receive Spartan Club membership
benefits. 100% of your gift will qualify for priority points.
ENDOWMENTS
Endowments allow donors to set up a fund for student-athlete scholarships or team
operation funds that can be counted on each year by a student-athlete or coach. The
donor has discretion over the naming of the endowment and designating the funds to a
particular sport. Endowments are available beginning at $50,000, but larger endowments
are needed to fully endow the scholarship needs of our program. Endowment gifts also
qualify for priority points.
Ryan Clark
Johnson City, N.Y.
Drafted in 5th round by
the Atlanta Braves in 2015.
Spartan Club Priority Point System
The Spartan Club Priority Point System is designed to reward those who have been loyal and generous to UNCG Athletics through the
years and create a fair and equitable means of allocating benefits that exist in limited quantities related to the men’s and women’s
basketball programs. The Spartan Club will assign benefits among donors and season ticket holders using the chart below to calculate
point totals. For more information on the point system, visit SpartanClub.org.
Gift to Spartan Athletic Scholarship Fund in Previous Year
Consecutive Years of Giving to Athletics
Season Ticket Holder Previous Season
Consecutive Years of Being a Season Ticket Holder at Greensboro Coliseum
Lifetime Giving to Athletics
Fleming Gym Season Ticket Holder
Former UNCG Student-Athlete Bonus
UNCG Alumni Bonus
UNCG Faculty/Staff Bonus
10 points per $100
6 points per year
3 points per season ticket
2 points per year
2 points per every $100
10 points
50 points
25 points
25 points
“I am lucky and proud to
represent Greensboro, as a
hometown and as a University.
UNCG has been a place that
I have matured and bettered
myself on and off the court.
For that I am extremely
grateful.”
- Will Albright, ‘15
Greensboro, NC
Current MBA Student
True Spartan Challenge & Incentives
For the second year in a row, 100 percent of all current student-athletes
made a gift to their team’s enrichment fund in the True Spartan Challenge.
UNCG is among a small number of schools across the country that have
accomplished this, as Spartan student-athletes made a bold statement
about their dedication to UNCG Athletics.
The True Spartan Challenge student-athlete giving campaign was
developed as a partnership between the Spartan Club and the
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
110% Spartans
Once again we are offering the 110% Spartans initiative to help the UNCG
Spartan Club meet the rising cost of scholarships. The 110% Spartans
recognizes Spartan Club members whose 2015-16 Athletic Scholarship
Fund gift is at least 10% greater than their 2014-15 Athletic Scholarship
Fund gift. Members who increase their previous year’s commitment by at
least 10% receive four bonus priority points and will be recognized in the
men’s basketball game program. These members are also invited to the
110% night at a men’s basketball game where they will be able to attend
the Spartan Club pregame event and be recognized on the court.
Katherine Santiago, ‘16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Major: Biology
“The people I’ve met, places
I’ve been, and memories I’ve
made have made my time at
UNCG one I will never forget.
I will always be grateful to
the donors who helped make
it all possible.”
- Lucy Mason, ‘16
Stone Mountain, Ga.
Major: African American Studies and
Economics
BASKETBALL TICKETS
and
PARKING BENEFITS
Donor Premium Seating Options
On-Court Seating - Golden Spartans Level
Sit in the most exclusive section of the Greensboro
Coliseum. Court seats are along the sideline across
from the team benches and provide the best view of
Spartan Basketball.
Riser Section Seating - Blue & Gold Spartans Level
Off the floor and in the crowd, riser seats are the
first five rows of center court sections. Risers give
you more freedom to pick your seats and sit with
friends and family to cheer on the Spartans.
Donor Hospitality & Parking
Golden Spartans Level
Enjoy pregame hospitality at the
Greensboro Coliseum in The Terrace.
Hear pregame comments from the
coaching staff and other special guests
and enjoy a pregame meal! At
halftime, join us for popcorn
and cookies.
Kayel Locke, ‘16
Baltimore, Md.
Major: Business Administration
Avoid traffic and take
advantage of our VIP
parking lot and gain
immediate access to The
Terrace and your seats! Easy
in, easy out, all season long!
Annual Scholarships
Annual giving has an immediate impact on our student-athletes. Our overall
commitment of providing a first-class educational experience for each and every
one of our student-athletes is our highest priority. Scholarships may be created
with a commitment of $10,000 or more paid over a four-year period.
Current established annual scholarships are:
Bill and Laura Barrier
Richard and Shari Beavers
Karen Berry
Chris and Laura Bott
Linda Brady and Steve Heyer
David and Martha Brown
Ed and Janet Bullard
Jim and Lynn Burgio
Mike and Cherry Callahan
Randy and Amanda Clarida
CommunityOne Bank
Craig and Carmela Cook
Larry and Judy Garner
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Brad and Kim Hayes
Scott and Jennifer Henegar
Ray and Mary Lou Holoman
Joe and Cindy Hughes
Becky Jackson
Kurt and Joy Kronenfeld
Pete and Kathy LaMuraglia
LindBrook Development
Byrnes/Matthews
Mike and Jill Murray
Dale and Barbara Phipps
Piedmont Orthopedics
Mark and Lisa Reynolds
David and Jami Schuck
David and Pam Sprinkle
Mike and Jeanne Twilley
Steve and Debbie Vetter
Well•Spring Retirement Community
Jim and Brenda Wilson
Art and Mary Winstead
David and Cheryl Wyrick
Eira Jensen, ‘16
Alsvag, Norway
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Athletic Endowments
Athletic endowments provide a perpetual source of funding for our student-athlete
scholarships and can also support team operational budgets. These gifts ensure financial
support in perpetuity. It allows your generosity and your named legacy to live on as a
permanent part of UNCG Athletics.
Current established endowments are:
Lynne C. Agee
James H. Allen
Alma W. Barrier
William S. Barrier
Smith Barrier
Richard A. and Sharon M. Beavers
Irwin Belk
Aaron Bobb
Nelson E. Bobb
Richard Brenner
Jim and Lynn Burgio
Michael and Nancy Burke
Marge Burns
Bush Family
Bobbi Carson
Celebration of Women in Sport
Mildred Curlee Cooper
Caroline McHardy Elliot
Michael B. Fleming
Robert A. and Mary C. Fleming
Stanley and Dorothy Frank
Athena and Gus Gallins
J. Douglas Galyon
Ellen Griffin
Lester Earl Gross, III
Doug Hamilton
Charles A. Hayes
George G. Hoyle and Kathleen A. Kelly
Becky Jackson
Nathan W. and Robyn E. Jameson
David Bates Knight
C. Thomas Martin
Karl Mayer
Jim Melvin
Charles C. Moyer
Victor M. Nussbaum, Jr.
Michael H. Parker
Frederick R. and Madelyn S. Phillips
Nancy Ann Porter
Charles M. Reid
Malinda B. and David L. Richbourg
Safrit-Ennis
Gary, Marilyn and Jordan Smith
Rayna Matea Taylor
Edward and Carolyn Uprichard
Vann, Frances and Linda L. Warren
H. Michael Weaver
Jacques Francois, ‘16
Port Au Prince, Haiti
Major: Sociology
WAYS TO JOIN
Cash, Check or Credit Card
Phone
To make a gift by phone using a credit card
(Visa, MasterCard and American Express
accepted), please call the Spartan Club at
(336) 334-5156.
Online
To make a gift online, visit SpartanClub.org.
You have the option of making a recurring
gift here and can spread your total gift over
a period of time.
Mail
To make a gift by check (payable to UNCG
Spartan Club) or credit card through the
mail, please complete the enclosed Spartan
Club gift form and send to:
UNCG Spartan Club
P.O. Box 26168
Greensboro, NC 27402-6168
Other Methods of Giving
Monthly draft of credit card: The Spartan Club can draft your credit card account on
a monthly basis. Drafts may be authorized on the pledge form.
Matching Gifts: Many companies have a matching gifts program that doubles the
value of your gift. Consult your employer for information concerning a matching gift
for higher education in support of scholarships for student-athletes. Be sure to
enclose your matching gift form with your gift.
Bequests, Stocks and Special Gifts: When you name the UNCG Spartan Club as a
beneficiary in your will or establish a life-income trust, you help to ensure the lasting
strength and vitality of the athletic program at UNCG. Bequests, trusts and gifts of
appreciated securities, insurance policies and real estate may offer you excellent tax
advantages as well. We welcome an opportunity to discuss these giving options
with you.
Tax Information
All contributions to the Spartan Club are considered gifts to UNCG and are credited at
full value for purpose of the member’s University gift record. However, a contribution
to the Spartan Club which entitles the donor to priority assignment for tickets,
parking and the opportunity to attend events is 80 percent deductible for income tax
purposes according to the Internal Revenue Service. The Spartan Club urges you to
consult with your tax advisor to determine the tax deduction for your gift.
Gift
Form
2015-16
I. Gift Amount/Levels
Levels of Giving
Champions Circle ($10,000, $5,000 & $2,500)
Golden Spartans ($1,000 - $2,499)
Fighting Spartans ($500 - $999)
Blue & Gold Spartans ($250 - $499)
Century Spartans ($100 - $249)
Young Alumni ($50)
Gift Amount
$
Name(s)
Address
City
StateZip
Phone #
II. Gift Designation
$
$
$
Spartan Club Athletic Scholarship Fund
Enrichment Fund (specify sport)
Other
Return Address:
UNCG Spartan Club
PO Box 26168
Greensboro, NC 27403
III. Available Enrichment Funds
BaseballMen’s SoccerSoftballWomen’s SoccerCheer
Men’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Tennis
Dance
Men’s Golf
M/W Cross Country/Track & Field
Women’s Golf
Volleyball
Payment options on back...
IV. Payment Options
Check Enclosed (payable to UNCG Spartan Club)
Credit Card
Visa
MasterCard
One-Time Payment
Account Number
Expires
/
American Express
Monthly Payment of $
for
months, for a total pledge of $
.
CSV # (3 digit number on back of card)
Signature
Name on Card (please print)
Payroll Deduction (UNCG employees only)
Total Gift
Amount Per Period*
Total Periods
Begin Date
*Minimum $5.00 pay per period
Matching Gift Form Enclosed
Company
Amount $
Online Giving - Make a secure gift online to UNCG Athletics today. Visit SpartanClub.org and click the Give Now link.
V. Benefits Waiver
I decline all benefits within my gift level and may therefore deduct my entire contribution as a tax deduction.
Signature
Date
SP BR16
THE SPARTAN CLUB
337 Coleman Building
PO Box 26168
Greensboro, NC 27402
Craig Fink
Senior Associate AD for Advancement
and Business
336-944-1750
[email protected]
Susan McDonald, ‘67
Athletic Development Assistant
919-270-0457
[email protected]
Mike Roach
Executive Director Spartan Club
336-420-5481
[email protected]
Rachael Farlow
Assistant Director Spartan Club
336-334-5156
[email protected]
Tatiana Alcala, ‘15
Athletic Development Intern
Former Student-Athlete
[email protected]
To learn more, visit our website:
SPARTANCLUB.ORG
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