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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

EAGLE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2017-18 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

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MESSAGE FROM BRIAN MORRISON, SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT

Thank you!

On behalf of The University of Southern Mississippi Athletics

department and nearly 400+ student-athletes, I would like to thank you

for your continued support and interest in the Eagle Club. The Eagle Club

is the arm of the Athletic Foundation responsible for fundraising efforts

that provide scholarships for our student-athletes. Your donation directly

impacts each Golden Eagle student-athlete and our ability to manage

the escalating costs of intercollegiate athletic scholarships.

Great things have been accomplished over the years in large part to the generosity of donors and

season ticket holders who have made an investment in Southern Miss Athletics. Your support is

crucial in allowing us to provide enhanced resources for our student-athletes, coaches and continual

facility improvements.

As you read through this brochure, we ask that you consider taking your support to the NEXT

LEVEL, by either joining the Eagle Club for the first time, or recruiting your friends and family

members to get involved.

Together we can ensure Southern Miss Athletics achieves academic and athletic excellence. Again,

thank you for your continued investment in our student-athletes and university.

Southern Miss to the Top!

Brian Morrison

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TABLE OF CONTENTSMessage from Brian Morrison, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development

Southern Miss Eagle Club

To the Top

Total Annual Investment

How to Donate

Ways to Invest

Eagle Club Lifelong Experience

Eagle Club Membership Benefits

Football Parking Map

Football Seating, Basketball Seating and Parking

Premium Seating Options

Circle of Champions

Eagle Club Membership Form

Athletic Foundation Contact Information

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WHAT IS THE EAGLE CLUB?The Eagle Club Scholarship Fund is a component of the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation, a registered

501 (c)(3) charitable organization. The Eagle Club’s sole mission is to annually raise funds to provide

nearly 400 student-athletes at Southern Miss with academic scholarships and educational support.

All funds raised annually aid in offsetting these costs to the Southern Miss Athletics department. In

2016, more than 2,500 dedicated alumni, friends and fans assisted the Eagle Club in providing student-

athletes the opportunity to pursue a college degree.

WHY JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB?STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED YOUR SUPPORT! As a donor, you have an impact on each

student-athlete at Southern Miss by helping to provide them a quality education and an opportunity to

represent the Golden Eagles at the highest level. Student-athletes carry a heavy load for the university,

and their hard work in competition and in the classroom is deserving of your support.

INVESTING IN THE EAGLE CLUB today builds the foundation for future Southern Miss Athletics

programs and impacts student-athletes for years to come. A contribution at any level is greatly

appreciated by nearly 400 Southern Miss student-athletes.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?• Consider increasing your annual Eagle Club gift at an amount that is comfortable for you.

• Contribute additional funds to special or capital projects being led by the Southern Miss

Athletic Foundation.

• Recruit a new member to join the Eagle Club.

• Join the Eagle Club for the first time or renew your membership if you were not a member last year.

2017-18 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

2016 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Champions

2016 C-USA Baseball Tournament Champions

2016 Softball C-USA West Division Champions

23 Student-Athletes Received a 4.0 GPA

53% of Student-Athletes Achieved a 3.0 GPA

TO THE TOP

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CASH GIFTSCash, checks made payable to the USM Athletic Foundation, or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard or

American Express) are accepted.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLANSThrough bank draft or an automatic charge by credit card, annual gifts may be paid on a monthly,

quarterly or semi-annual basis. Setting up an automatic payment takes only a few minutes by calling

601.266.5299. All Eagle Club memberships can be pledged over a 12-month period.

COMPANY MATCHING GIFTSMany companies will match gifts to the USM Athletic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization. The initial gift, plus the matching portion, qualify the donor for benefits, priority

seating and parking at the combined level and amount. Submit your company’s matching gift form

with your 2017 contribution.

STOCKS AND SECURITIESDonors may eliminate paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction for

gifts of long-term appreciated securities.

ONLINE GIFTSMake a donation online 24/7 by visiting www.southernmiss.com/athleticfoundation.

HOW TO DONATE

SOUTHERN MISS STUDENT-ATHLETE

$7,854$5,588$3,620$1,000

TOTAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT

$18,062

Tuition .........................Room ...........................Board ...........................Textbooks ....................

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S EY M O U R S I D E K I C K SSeymour Sidekicks is a fun way to get your kids involved in Southern Miss Athletics. Designed for

children ages 14 and younger, this is truly where a lifetime of being a Southern Miss fan begins! To

register a child for Seymour Sidekicks, please call the Southern Miss Sports Marketing Office at

601.266.6866.

ST U D E N T E AG L E C LU BThe Student Eagle Club is the largest student organization on campus with around 3,000

members. The primary focus of the Student Eagle Club is to get students excited and committed

to supporting and promoting all Southern Miss Athletics programs.

R EC E N T G R A D UAT E P RO G R A MThe Recent Graduate program is designed to keep our young graduates (within three years) involved

in Golden Eagle Athletics as they venture out into the workplace. This program enables young

graduates to maintain full membership in the Eagle Club with benefits for only $50. Additionally,

recent graduates have access to deeply discounted tickets, so attending games and staying

connected to Southern Miss can be even easier.

E AG L E N AT I O NWe are excited to offer a new Eagle Club membership level. Eagle Nation is designed for those

individuals who wish to support and stay involved with Southern Miss, but their locations prevent

them from utilizing the normal benefits of the Eagle Club. This level is $50 annually and will

provide members with all correspondence from the Eagle Club and invitations to Southern Miss

events in their areas.

EAGLE CLUB LIFELONG EXPERIENCE

INDIVIDUAL SPORTSDonors may direct their support to any Southern Miss varsity sports. These gifts allow coaches the

additional budget flexibility to accelerate our growth on the fields and courts of play.

ENDOWMENTSEndowment giving establishes a permanent and stabilized financial base. They allow scholarships

and programs to live in perpetuity, providing a living legacy of education. Donors may designate the

endowment for a particular sport or program, or allow the Athletics department to make the award in the

area of greatest need.

CAPITAL PROJECTSCapital giving helps build the physical infrastructure needed for successful training and competition of

our student-athletes. For Southern Miss Athletics to be competitive, facility upgrades and maintenance

are critical.

ESTATE AND PLANNED GIFTSA variety of estate giving vehicles are available, from simple bequests, to trusts and other strategies

that employ a combination of gift methods. Donors will be recognized for the estimated value of

the estate gift once the gift is documented. Planned gifts make a lasting impact, and in some cases,

lifetime tax benefits may be realized.

SOUTHERN MISS EMPLOYEESUniversity of Southern Mississippi employees are able to contribute their annual gifts through a monthly

payroll deduction. All current Southern Miss employees will be credited 2:1 for every dollar donated to the

Eagle Club Scholarship Fund. For example, a Southern Miss employee who donates $250 per year to the

Eagle Club will receive the benefits of a $500 member.

GIFTS IN KINDDonating needed goods and services is another way to build the strength of Southern Miss

Athletics, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please

consult your tax advisor concerning tax deductions.

WAYS TO INVEST

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EAGLE CLUB MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NUGGET$500

SEYMOUR$750

LOFTY EAGLE

$1,000

BRONZE EAGLE$1,500

SILVER EAGLE

$2,500

GOLDEN EAGLE

$5,000

CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS

$12,500+

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NATION$50

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EAGLE PRIDE

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TALON$250

Support the Education of a Student-Athlete

Tax Deduction

Eagle Club Decal

Eagle Club Email Updates

Eagle Club Membership/ Discount Card

Invited to Exclusive Eagle Club Functions

Priority Home Season Tickets(Football and Basketball)** 2 4 4Priority Away-Game and Post-Season Tickets** 2 2 2Parking Passes(with season ticket purchases) 1 1 1

Football Program Recognition

Recognition Plaque(First Year Only)

Plaque, Ring/Pendant

*Recent graduates in the last three academic years; eligible for this level for a maximum of three years

**Contributions to the Eagle Club provide contributors the right to purchase Athletics tickets. Ticket purchases are in addition to annual contributions.

***With the purchase of more than six season tickets

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Section E $1,500

Sections D, F, N, Lower DD, EE, FF (Eagle’s Nest Only)

$1,000

East Club $500

Sections C, G, Touchdown Club $250

Sections M, O, P, B, H Upper DD, EE, FF

Top 2 Rows: 111, 112, 113$125

M.M. ROBERTS STADIUMLUXURY SUITESIn 2008, 34 luxury suites were constructed in the South End Zone of M.M. Roberts Stadium.

Suite ownership includes all Southern Miss football games and provides the ability to purchase

suite tickets to non-football events. Additionally, suite owners are allowed to use their suites twice

a year for events of their choice, such as Super Bowl parties, birthday parties or holiday parties.

Please call 601.266.5299 for availability and information on purchasing a suite on a season or per

game basis.

CLUB SEATINGM.M. Roberts Stadium has two club-level options available to fans on an annual basis:

• In the Giannini Touchdown Terrace, fans can enjoy private concessions and bathrooms, covered

outdoor seating, and an indoor area with more than 10 televisions to watch the game.

• The East Club is a large corridor with buffet-style food and drink that connects to indoor and

outdoor seating.

PETE TAYLOR PARKLUXURY SUITESSuite owners can watch the games in comfort from one of 12 luxury suites at Pete Taylor Park. Suites

offer amenities such as indoor and outdoor seating, upholstered furniture and televisions, as well

as great benefits like parking passes. Please call 601.266.5299 for availability and information on

purchasing a suite for the season.

REED GREEN COLISEUMCOURTSIDE SEATINGCourtside seating is the perfect option for fans who want to be a part of the action! Seats are

located on the floor level, available on either side of the court.

Ticket priority is based on Eagle Club level. For more information on our premium

seating options, please call 601.266.5299.

PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS

“Being a student-athlete at Southern Miss gives me a family away from home. We live, train and win as a family. That is truly what makes being a Golden Eagle so special.”

- STEPHANY PURDUE | VOLLEYBALL

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THE CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS IS COMPRISED OF AN ELITE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO SHARE A COMMON BOND – A LOVE FOR GOLDEN EAGLE ATHLETICS AND THE UNIVERSITY.The Circle of Champions is The University of Southern Mississippi’s group of top-tier Athletics donors, who

strive for excellence within the University’s Athletics programs. These individuals and businesses exemplify

their love and dedication to Southern Miss by making a significant financial contribution to the program.

Since 1999, the program has raised more than $80 million toward scholarship endowments and other

significant facility improvements to M.M. Roberts Stadium/Carlisle-Faulkner Field, Reed Green Coliseum,

Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field, new tennis courts, new Softball Complex and Stadium, and many other

facility upgrades.

BENEFITSTwo (2) football game day parking passes | Invitations to VIP receptions and special away-game events/socials

Membership in the University’s Honor Club | First priority to purchase premium away-game tickets for post-season

Athletics events | Special recognition in Athletics facilities | Circle of Champions ring and pendant | Many more!

For more information regarding the Circle of Champions program, contact Brian Morrison at 601.266.5055

or [email protected].

CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS EAGLE CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM

I AM A SOUTHERN MISS FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER.

9 MONTHS 12 MONTHS

EAGLE NATION ($50)

RECENT GRAD ($50)

EAGLE PRIDE ($125)

TALON ($250)

NUGGET ($500)

SEYMOUR ($750)

LOFTY EAGLE ($1,000)

BRONZE EAGLE ($1,500)

SILVER EAGLE ($2,500)

GOLDEN EAGLE ($5,000)

CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS

($12,500+)

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ATHLETIC FOUNDATION CONTACT INFORMATIONBRIAN MORRISON – Senior Associate Athletics Director, Development

601.266.5055 or [email protected]

CHRISTI HOLLOWAY – Chief Financial Officer


LEE APPLEWHITE – Director of Athletic Development


CODY BIELSTEIN – Assistant Director of Athletic Development


KENDALL TOWE – Assistant Director of Athletic Development for Internal Operations


MICHELLE HARVEY – Graduate Assistant of Athletic Development


SOUTHERN MISS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION MAIN OFFICE: 601.266.5299

CONNECT WITH US!Facebook: Southern Miss Eagle Club Twitter: @USMEagleClub | @USMGoldenEagles

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION P.O. Box #15458 | Hattiesburg, MS 39404 601.266.5299 | [email protected] www.southernmiss.com/athleticfoundation

I would like to meet with an Athletic Foundation representative to talk about an endowment, a planned gift, a facility gift or estate planning.

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:

CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE

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METHOD OF PAYMENT CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD (VISA/MC/AMEX)

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PAYROLL DEDUCTION (SOUTHERN MISS EMPLOYEES ONLY)

PLEDGED PAYMENTSNumber of months membership will be paid over: (12-month maximum)

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