ohio bobcat club annual giving brochure

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PURPOSE OF THE OHIO BOBCAT CLUBThe mission of Ohio Athletics is to successfully develop the student-athlete as a person, student and athlete. To do so, we rely on private financial support each year to provide necessary resources and first-rate opportunities for our student-athletes and teams.

The Ohio Bobcat Club is the official fundraising organization of Ohio Athletics and it provides a way for individuals to help our talented student-athletes receive a quality education and a competitive athletic experience. In addition, the support provided by the Ohio Bobcat Club fosters long-term growth and success of Ohio Athletics through the construction of athletics facilities for our campus community.

Ohio Bobcat Club members are friends, alumni and advocates of the university who recognize the value of the intercollegiate athletics experience and enthusiastically participate in a variety of support activities. The Ohio Bobcat Club is a cornerstone of Ohio Athletics, and the support of its members is absolutely essential for the continued success of our student-athletes.

Become a part of Ohio Athletics…

Become a member of the Ohio Bobcat Club!

Did you know? Ohio University graduates 94% of their student-athletes that complete their eligibility.

A MESSAGE FROM JIM SCHAUSD I RECTOR OF ATH LETICS

There is a group of people that are making a difference in the lives of over 400 student-athletes. This same group is also having a major impact on the successes of our sports programs. During significant budget cuts and economic challenges, this group has been a saving grace to keep the athletic department operating at a high level. Who is this heroic group of people? They are none other than Ohio Bobcat Club members. We would never be where we are today without the loyal support of the Ohio Bobcat Club. We need and appreciate their support more than I can ever describe.

There are many benefits in becoming an Ohio Bobcat Club member, which include priority seating, parking, hospitality and a variety of unique up-close experiences to our athletic program. Being an Ohio Bobcat Club member can offer the opportunity for behind-the-scenes access and is a great way to enjoy fellowship with other Bobcat faithful. But the greatest reason to join is that you are making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes, and that is a difference that lasts a lifetime.

THANK YOU! — Jim Schaus

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Contact the Ohio Bobcat Club at [email protected] or (740) 593-1176

TOP FIVE REASONS TO JOIN THE OHIO BOBCAT CLUB

5. Our student-athletes bring national recognition to this outstanding University, and you want that to continue.

4. Meet other Ohio fans! Receive invitations to special events, Ohio Bobcat Club caravans, and you will be amazed at how many Ohio fans are out there just like you.

3. You want to make a difference…Ohio Bobcat Club members enable our student-athletes and teams to travel more, study more, and receive more support from coaches and staff.

2. Great benefits! Parking at home games, access to better tickets, Ohio gear, and access to hospitality areas are all perks of membership.

1. Because you may not have realized it at the time, but you now know your time in Athens made a huge impact on your life. Attending athletic events, making life-long friends, and hanging out on Ohio’s beautiful campus shaped you into the person you are today. Enable our student-athletes the opportunity to have the same (or better) experience by making a donation to the Ohio Bobcat Club TODAY!

DONOR QUOTES“I am a proud supporter of Ohio Athletics and very honored to be part of such a great athletic tradition. Many of the core values and lessons that I learned from being a student-athlete at Ohio will forever be a part of my life. The Ohio Bobcat Club is the foundation for all future success and development of its student-athletes at Ohio University. This is a place where you can give back and continue to be part of the team.” -Chad Brinker, Ohio University (Football) Class of 2003

I am a proud supporter of Ohio Athletics and

very honored to be part of such a great athletic

tradition. Many of the core values and lessons

that I learned from being a student-athlete at

Ohio will forever be a part of my life. The Ohio

Bobcat Club is the foundation for all future success

and development of its student-athletes at Ohio

University. This is a place where you can give back

and continue to be part of the team.”

— Chad Brinker, Ohio University (Football) Class of 2003

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Save Time and Give ONLINE!Visit www.ohio.edu/give to make a one-time or recurring gift. Recurring gifts remove the burden of a one-time gift and spread your donation over the entire year. Make sure to designate your gift to the Ohio Bobcat Club (Intercollegiate Athletics) in the drop-down menu.

WAYS TO MAKE A GIFTGivi n g to Oh io is EASY! Ch eck out th e many ways you can make you r contri bution to th e Oh io Bobcat Clu b:

M ETHODS OF GIVI NG TO OH IO ATH LETICSWe Accept:The Ohio University Foundation accepts cash, checks, and most major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) for one-time gifts, and we can assist you in making a recurring (i.e. monthly, quarterly) gift as well. Call us at (740) 593-1176 to make a contribution over the phone!

Matching Gifts: Many Ohio Bobcat Club members are employed by one of the hundreds of companies that match gifts to charitable organizations. To find out if your company will match gifts to Ohio University, contact your human resources department or call us at 800-592-FUND.

Gifts-in-Kind: A gift-in-kind donation is one of personal property that is charitably gifted to the Ohio University Foundation. Gifts-in-kind, such as books, equipment, real estate, vehicles, and artwork can all qualify donors for charitable gift credit. Gifts-in-kind must be properly appraised through the donor’s efforts.

Stock Transfer/E-Trade: Gifts of appreciated securities are a great way to transmit assets to Ohio University as charitable contributions.

Planned Gifts: Planned gifts are a method for donors to make contribution plans for their favorite interests after they have passed. Some examples of planned giving are: Bequests, Retirement Plans, Endowments, Retained Life Estate, Charitable Gift Annuities, and Life Insurance. Planned gifts may also reduce or eliminate income or estate taxes, based on advantageous treatment provided under state and federal laws for charitable giving.

TAX I N FORMATIONAll contributions to the Ohio Bobcat Club are considered gifts to Ohio University and are credited at full value for the purpose of the donor’s gift record with the Ohio University Foundation.

A contribution that entitles the donor to benefits of the Ohio Bobcat Club is 80 percent tax deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes, according to IRS Code, Section 170(L)(2)(B). Donors who do not wish to exercise their benefits and desire to receive a full tax deduction must notify the Ohio University Foundation in writing.

Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

Recurring GiftsWe know it can be difficult to make your donation all at one time, so consider our recurring gift option. By signing up for a recurring gift, you can spread your annual donation over a 12 month period. For example, with a recurring gift, your $600 Ohio Bobcat Club donation would become just $50 per month!

Visit www.ohio.edu/give and select set up a recurring gift to sign up for the simple and efficient deduction from your credit card or bank account each month.MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Designate your gift to the Ohio Bobcat Club and your donation will have an immediate impact on Ohio Athletics…see the example below for how to make out your check.

Did you know? 27 Ohio Student Athletes earned a 4.0 GPA in 2009-2010.

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Membership Kit X X X X X X X X X

Tax Deduction X X X X X X X X X

Ohio Bobcat Club Email Updates X X X X X X X X X

Ohio Bobcat Club Annual Report (NEW) X X X X X X X X X

Football Hospitality & TailGreat Park Access X X X X X X X X

Complimentary Football Parking* Blue Lot Blue Lot Orange Lot Green Lot Green Lot Green Lot Green Lot Green Lot Green Lot

Complimentary Men’s Basketball Parking* Red Lot Blue Lot Blue Lot Purple Lot Purple Lot Purple Lot Purple Lot Purple Lot

Football & Tower Club Premium Seating For benefits associated with tickets to Football and Men's Basketball, please see pages 5-8 of this brochure or call the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176.

Men’s Basketball Premium Seating For benefits associated with tickets to Football and Men’s Basketball, please see pages 5-8 of this brochure or call the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176.

Ohio Athletics Luggage Tag (NEW) X X X X X X X

Basketball VIP Concession Line* X X X X X X

Rohr Room Access (MBB)* X X X X X X

VIP Football Sideline Experience X X X X X

Two All-Sport Passes X X X X

Invitation to Athletics Director's Reception X X X

Invitation to Closed Practice Event (FB or MBB) X X

Personalized Parking Space (FB and MBB)* X X

Invitation to Accompany Team for Select Away Games X

Annual Bobcat Club Gift X

*Requires purchase of season ticket

BoBcat Fan

$50 - $124

caPtaIn

$600 - $1,199

PLaYER oF tHE YEaR

$3,000 - $4,999

WaLK-on

$125 - $299

aLL-conFEREncE

$1,200 - $1,799

HaLL oF FaME

$5,000 - $9,999

LEttERWInnER

$300 - $599

aLL-aMERIcan

$1,800 - $2,999

BoBcat LEGEnD$10,000+

BENEFITS CHART

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The Tower Club: The Tower Club is an exclusive access and seating area at Peden Stadium. With private restrooms, concessions, elevators, and covered seating in some areas, the Tower Club is the best vantage point to watch the Bobcats on game day.

• Platinum Seats: Platinum seating areas in the Tower Club consist of every seat in sections 204 and 205 (mid-field) and the last 4 rows in sections 203 and 206 (underneath the Tower overhang).

• Gold Seats: Gold seating areas in the Tower Club consist of the first four rows in sections 203 and 206, and every seat in sections 202 and 207.

Phillips Club: There is no better way to get close to the action at Peden Stadium than to purchase season tickets in the Phillips Club. Located in the first four rows on the Tower side of the stadium (sections 1-7), the Phillips Club offers bleacher-back seating and a glance at the visiting team operations...you’ll be sitting right behind them!

Did you know? Ohio Athletes complete community service for over 16 organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Athens County Children Services.

Touchdown Club: On the field and in the action, there’s no other way to describe the Touchdown Club. Forty chair-back seats along the north end zone are so close that you’ll hear the play calls from the quarterback. Food and drinks are included in Touchdown Club season tickets so concession stand lines are a thing of the past.

Ohio Bobcat Club Seating Diagram

Only Ohio Bobcat Club members are given the opportunity to purchase tickets in any of Peden Stadium’s premium seating locations. By giving a donation to the Ohio Bobcat Club, you can have your choice of seating areas. To determine your donation amount, please see the chart below:

How does joining the Ohio Bobcat Club help me get Football Priority tickets?

FOOtBAll DONAtION lEvEl* tower Platinum at least $175 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat Clubtower Gold at least $150 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat Clubtouchdown Club at least $75 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat ClubPhillips Club at least $50 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat ClubFor example, if you wish to purchase two Tower Club Platinum seats and two Phillips Club seats, your donation to the Ohio Bobcat Club would need to be $450 or higher ($350 minimum for two Tower Platinum and $100 minimum for the two Phillips Club tickets).

*Donations made to restricted accounts (sport specific, capital accounts, etc.) do not count towards seat donations, but do count towards priority point totals.

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Contact the Ohio Bobcat Club at [email protected] or (740) 593-1176Did you know? Ohio Athletes complete community service for over 16 organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Athens County Children Services.

PREFERRED PARkINGGreen Lot (Peden Stadium): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Captain Level and above ($600 or higher annual donation) with the purchase of football season tickets.

Orange Lot (Walter Hall): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Letterwinner Level ($300 - $599 annual donation) with purchase of football season tickets.

Blue Lot (Convo): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Bobcat Fan and Walk-On Level ($50 - $299 annual donation) with the purchase of football season tickets.

Pepsi TailGreat Park: Complimentary parking available for ALL Ohio Bobcat Club members with an annual donation of $50 or higher. If you do not have season tickets or only come to one game a year, you can still experience the fun of TailGreat Park. YOU MUST CALL the Ohio Bobcat Club at least seven days prior to the game you are coming to, and a single-game TailGreat Parking Pass will be made available to you. Parking is not guaranteed and fills quickly. Call (740) 593-1176 to get your pass.

Need a second parking pass? Ohio Bobcat Club members with six (6) or more season tickets are eligible for a second parking pass, upon request. To request a second pass, please email or call the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176 or [email protected].

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On any given January afternoon, the Convo is brimming with Ohio basketball fans. Instead of sitting in the rafters, Ohio Bobcat Club members will be enjoying the best views of the game. Only Ohio Bobcat Club members are given the opportunity to purchase tickets in any of the Convocation Center’s premium seating locations. By giving to the Ohio Bobcat Club, you can have your choice of seating areas. To determine what donation level you should be for your tickets, follow the chart below:

HOW DOES JOINING THE OHIO BOBCAT CLUB HELP ME GET PRIORITY MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS?

(NEW) Convo Courtside Seats: That’s right, for the first time ever, Ohio Bobcat Club members have the option of purchasing seats on the court just opposite the scorer’s table. These courtside seats offer a view (and experience) that is rivaled by nothing else as you not only see the game from a close angle, you can FEEL the play on the floor. Floor seat holders will have complimentary wait service for popcorn and soda so you’ll never have to miss a second of the action. Seating is limited, so if you are interested please call the Ohio Bobcat Club soon!

Convo Platinum Seats: Ohio Bobcat Club members cherish their Convo Platinum Seats, and for good reason. Platinum seats make up sections 1-4 in the Convo, and span the entire sideline behind the team benches.

Convo Gold Seats: Sections 101-104 in the Convo provide a great view of the floor, the scoreboards, and of course, the O-Zone and Marching 110. These seats provide incredible value and give Rohr Room pass-holders easy access to all the popcorn you can eat!

The Rohr Room: The Rohr Room is the exclusive hospitality area for Ohio Bobcat Club members on basketball game-days. Captain Level members and above ($600 or higher annual donation) with season tickets have access to the coat check, free soft drinks/water, private bathrooms, and the BEST popcorn around!

Did you know? 236 Ohio Student Athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or better in 2009-2010.

Ohio Bobcat Club Seating Diagram

BASKEtBAll DONAtION lEvEl* (NEW) Convo Courtside Seats at least $600/$900 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat ClubConvo Platinum at least $100 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat ClubConvo Gold at least $50 per seat to the Ohio Bobcat Club

For example, if you wish to purchase two Convo Platinum seats and two Convo Gold seats, your donation to the Ohio Bobcat Club would need to be $300 or higher ($200 minimum for two Convo Platinum and $100 minimum for the two Convo Gold tickets).

**Donations made to restricted accounts (sport specific, capital accounts, etc.) do not count towards seat donations, but do count towards priority point totals.

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PREFERRED PARkI N GPurple Lot (Lower Convo): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the All-Conference Level and above ($1,200 or higher annual donation) with the purchase of basketball season tickets.

Blue Lot (Inner Convo Ring): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Letterwinner and Captain Level ($300 - $1,199) with the purchase of basketball season tickets.

Red Lot (Outer Convo Ring): Complimentary parking available for Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Walk-On Level ($125 - $299) with the purchase of basketball season tickets.

Need a second parking pass? Ohio Bobcat Club members with six (6) or more season tickets are eligible for a second parking pass, upon request. To request a second pass, please email or call the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176 or [email protected].

Did you know? 236 Ohio Student Athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or better in 2009-2010.

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PRIORITY POI NT D EAD LI N ES (not season ticket deadli n es!)Donations received by the dates below will be used towards calculating Priority Points for the following events.

June 30, 2010 – Football season ticketsSeptember 30, 2010 – Men’s basketball season ticketsOctober 31, 2010 – Football post-season including MAC Championship and Bowl GameDecember 31, 2010 – Basketball post-season including MAC Tournament and NCAA Tournament

PRIORITY POI NT EXAM PLE: Joe BobcatAnnual Giving

Joe joined the Ohio Bobcat Club five years ago. For his first two years, he donated $250 each year, and the past three years he has donated $500 each year. Thus, Joe has accumulated a lifetime giving amount of $2,000, earning him 60 points.

In 2008, Joe made a restricted gift of $200 to Baseball, earning him 2 points.

Since Joe has been in the Ohio Bobcat Club for five consecutive years, he receives 5 points.

Season Tickets

Joe has been a football season ticket holder for the past three years, with four season tickets purchased each year. With one point for each ticket, and one point for each consecutive year as a ticket holder, Joe earns 15 points.

Bobcat Representative Program

Joe was a Bobcat Representative last year and helped sign up the most new members to the Ohio Bobcat Club, earning him 10 points.

Capital Gift

In 2002, Joe made a $15,000 gift to a Locker Room Enhancement Campaign, earning him 225 points.

Joe Bobcat’s Priority Point Total: 317

BOBCAT CLUB PRIORITY POINTSThe Ohio Bobcat Club uses a priority point system for the proper and equitable allocation of new season tickets for Football and Men’s Basketball, and all tickets for post-season play. The purpose of Ohio Bobcat Club priority points is to reward supporters of Ohio Athletics who have provided financial support and continued loyalty to the program. Ohio Bobcat Club members with the highest priority point totals will always have the first access to the best seats at the most exciting Bobcat sporting events.

Please note that the formula includes all historical documented gifts to athletic department accounts within the Ohio University Foundation. The season ticket history starts in 2002.

Did you know? Ohio student-athletes participate in O.H.I.O (Ohio Bobcats Help Inform Others) Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program by visiting local middle schools and speaking to children.

HOW ARE PRIORITY POINTS cALCULATED?ANNUAL GIVING COMPONENT # OF POINTSEach $100 donated to the Ohio Bobcat Club (unrestricted) 3Each $100 donated to any restricted (sport specific) account 1Each vehicle donated annually to Ohio Athletics 50Each $500 donated via Gift-in-Kind 1TICKET COMPONENT # OF POINTSEach season ticket purchased for Men's Basketball, 1

Women's Basketball or Football (excluding family pack) Each family pack purchased for Men's Basketball or Football 1Each All-Sports Pass purchased 1BOBCAT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM COMPONENT # OF POINTSBobcat Rep of the Year 25Bobcat Rep at All-American Level 20Bobcat District Rep of the Year (11 winners) 15Bobcat Rep: Most new money raised 10Bobcat Rep: Most new members 10Bobcat Rep at MAC Player of the Year Level 10ON-GOING BONUS COMPONENT # OF POINTSEach year of consecutive giving to Ohio Athletics 1Each consecutive year with Men's Basketball, 1

Women's Basketball or Football season tickets CAPITAL & ENDOWMENT GIFTS # OF POINTSEach $100 contributed to capital and endowment 1.5 campaigns or projects (documented irrevocable planned gifts are credited at net present value)

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Heading into year three, the Ohio Bobcat Club Representative Program consists of volunteers throughout the Ohio region, and was created to facilitate a personal connection between Ohio Athletics and Bobcat supporters. Bobcat Reps serve as liaisons between the Ohio Bobcat Club staff and donors, help organize Bobcat Caravans, and represent Ohio Athletics and the Ohio Bobcat Club in a positive manner.

The Bobcat Rep Program gives both our avid and casual supporters the opportunity to play an integral role in building the future of Ohio Athletics. In addition, our Bobcat Reps have an opportunity to earn unique access

and experiences at Ohio Athletics events. The efforts of Bobcat Reps assist the Ohio Bobcat Club in engaging and growing our membership as well as raising the dollars needed for our student-athletes to achieve academic and athletic excellence.

We are always looking for new Bobcat Reps who are ready to engage their community in support of Ohio Athletics. Help us spread Green and White throughout the state of Ohio and secure the future of Ohio University Athletics. For more information on becoming a part of the Bobcat Representative Program, please contact Rob Norris at (740) 593-1999 or email at [email protected].

THE OHIO BOBCAT CLUB REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM

Did you know? Ohio student-athletes participate in O.H.I.O (Ohio Bobcats Help Inform Others) Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program by visiting local middle schools and speaking to children.

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THE MISSION OF OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS is to successfully develop the student-athlete as a person, student and athlete. Athletics also contributes to the university through athletic and academic achievement, generates visibility,

promotes institutional pride, enhances campus life and serves as a connection with alumni and fans.

OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STRIVES TO BE a national level program through all sports participating in post-season competition, earning recognition as the premier athletic program in the Mid-American Conference, while renowned for academic excellence through outstanding graduation rates and scholastic honors. Athletics will provide exceptional value and benefit to the mission of Ohio University and community, demonstrate unrivaled pride and foster relationships with all constituents. The athletic department is committed to the

utmost integrity through NCAA rules compliance, fiscal responsibility and student-athlete personal development.


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