Welcome to the Bulldog Club! As we begin our transition into the Southern Conference, we also begin a new program within the athletics department.the Bulldog Club is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support for Samford s 17 men s and women s athletic teams. Each team has a division within the Bulldog Club that allows donors to designate financial contributions to a particular team. Our programs for football, men s and women s basketball, and baseball have amenities associated with their program that include such items as ticket priority, VIP, team apparel and decals, just to name a few. In addition, these programs allow an 80% tax deduction. Previously, teams have sent out separate brochures as part of their fund-raising efforts.the Bulldog Club combines these efforts into one program to better serve alumni and fans. Additionally, this will allow coaches to focus more on just that coaching! With your help, donations to the Bulldog Club will provide Samford student-athletes the best opportunity to compete on the field, on the courts and in the classroom. Thank you for supporting our Bulldogs! Vaughan Lyons Director, Samford Bulldog Club The Samford Athletic Foundation s Bulldog Club is a nonprofit organization. Its primary purpose is to provide and secure financial support for the more than 300 studentathletes who compete in the school s 17 men s and women s NCAA athletic programs. Student-athletes are students first, but contributions to the Bulldog Club also allow talented students the opportunity to compete at the highest level, not only in the classroom, but also on the field and the court.
Bulldog Club members enjoy tangible benefits based on their contribution levels, including preferred seating and, and invitations to special events. Members accumulate priority points based on contributions, which determine accessibility and location of seating, and postseason ticket distribution. Samford s 2008 graduates receive free membership for one year. Tax-deductible gifts to the Samford Bulldog Club may be made by cash, check (payable to the Samford Bulldog Club) or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Many companies will match an employee s charitable contribution, often doubling or even tripling the amount of the original gift. These matching contributions may be applied toward your annual membership level in the Samford Bulldog Club. Contact your employer s human resources department to find out more about its matching gift policy. Beginning fiscal year 2008 09 1 point for every $100 of cumulative contributions 5 points per consecutive year of giving 10 points for former athletes (awarded in your first year of giving, one time only)
Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 West Georgia Faulkner at Ole Miss at Elon* at Western Carolina* Appalachian State (Family Weekend)* The Citadel (Homecoming)* Furman* at Georgia Southern* Wofford* at Chattanooga* 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. *Southern Conference Game All times are Central; dates and times are subject to change. Football President's $2,500 up Athletics Director's $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Tax Receipt and Bulldog Points for Donation* Pat Sullivan Head Football Coach Bulldog Club Auto Tag (first-time members only) Bulldog Club Decal Media Guide Program Recognition** Team Apparel Reserved Seating Priority Parking One Pass per Member Playoff Tickets Samford is a special place, and we have many great opportunities ahead of us with the football program as we move to the Southern Conference.With this move comes challenges, including financial ones. The Bulldog Club allows the football program, as well as the entire athletics program, to meet these financial needs as we continue toward returning Samford to the national playoffs.we need your support. More importantly, we appreciate your support! 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority 4th Priority 4 green seats 2 green seats or 4 red cushions 2 red cushions 2 red cushions South Stadium Lot Priority #1 Priority #2 Priority #3 (first come basis) Invitation to Special Event Exclusive Gift Free Concession (one coupon per ticket per game) *80% of all contributions are tax deductible **Gifts must be received by Aug. 1, 2008 to be included in game program
Basketball President's $2,500 up Athletics Director's $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Tax Receipt and Bulldog Points for donation* Bulldog Club Auto Tag (first-time members only) Bulldog Club Decal Media Guide Yearbook Recognition** Team Apparel Reserved Seating Priority Parking One Pass per Member Playoff Tickets 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority 4th Priority 2 floor-level seats or 4 reserved seats 4 reserved seats 2 reserved seats 2 reserved seats Priority #1 Priority #2 Priority #3 Invitation to Special Event Exclusive Gift Free Concession (one coupon per ticket per game) *80% of all contributions will be tax deductible **Gifts must be received by Oct. 17, 2008 to be included in game yearbook Our transition to the Southern Conference will present numerous challenges: elevated competition, greater financial commitment, and longer travel.you can help mitigate the financial impact by joining the Bulldog Club. Your contribution, along with your membership and presence at events, is essential for subsidizing the crucial and necessary components for success. Jimmy Tillette Head Basketball Coach
With the continued growth, success and the move to the Southern Conference, these are very exciting times for Samford athletics and women s basketball.the Bulldog Club will foster a much-needed sense of uniformity with our supporters and donors, and will allow us to meet our financial needs to have a successful team on and off the court.your support is very important and will make a direct, positive difference in the overall experience of our student-athletes. Mike Morris Head Women s Basketball Coach Women s Basketball President's $2,500 up Athletics Director's $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Tax Receipt and Bulldog Points for donation* Bulldog Club Auto Tag (first-time members only) Bulldog Club Decal Media Guide Yearbook Recognition** Team Apparel Reserved Seating Priority Parking One Pass per Member Playoff Tickets 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority 4th Priority 2 floor-level seats or 4 reserved seats 4 reserved seats 2 reserved seats 2 reserved seats Priority #1 Priority #2 Priority #3 Invitation to Special Event Exclusive Gift Free Concession (one coupon per ticket per game) *80% of all contributions will be tax deductible **Gifts must be received by Oct. 17, 2008 to be included in game yearbook
Baseball President's $2,500 up Athletics Director's $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Tax Receipt and Bulldog Points for Donation* Bulldog Club Auto Tag Casey Dunn Head Baseball Coach (first-time members only) Bulldog Club Decal Media Guide Program Recognition** Team Apparel Reserved Seating SoCon Tournament Tickets Priority Parking One Pass per Member Playoff Tickets Samford baseball has reached a new level of success over the past few seasons. As we move into the Southern conference, we must continue to improve our program to establish Samford Baseball at the top of the SoCon.Your support will provide our student-athletes with the resources to achieve this goal. 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority 4th Priority 4 reserved seats 4 reserved seats 2 reserved seats 2 reserved seats with name sleeve with name sleeve Priority #1 Priority #2 if available if available Invitation to Special Event Exclusive Gift Free Concession (one coupon per ticket per game) *80% of all contributions are tax deductible **Gifts must be received by Jan. 9, 2009 to be included in game program $30/each plus priority to purchase 4 additional general admission tickets at $30/each $40/each plus priority to purchase 4 additional general admission tickets at $40/each $50/each plus priority to purchase 2 additional general admission tickets at $50/each $60/each plus priority to purchase 2 additional general admission tickets at $60/each
The Samford Athletics Foundation is involved in a major gift bricks-and-mortar campaign that will include a football field house, a baseball/softball facility that will house an indoor hitting facility and locker rooms, track and field complex and upgraded soccer stadium.
REGISTRATION Account Name Contact Name Spouse s Name Address City State ZIP E-mail Daytime Phone Cell Phone Faculty/Staff (Department) Samford Alumni (Year) Former Athlete (Sport, Years Lettered) Parent of Athlete (Sport) Shirt Sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL) Men Women Check enclosed (payable to Samford Bulldog Club) Visa MasterCard Credit Card Number Exp. Date Verification Code (3-digit code in signature panel) Signature Samford Bulldog Club Membership 2008 09 (fiscal year July 1, 2008 June 30, 2009) Please fill out both sides of this form and return to: Samford University Athletics Bulldog Club 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 Produced by Samford Office of Communication Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin.
Bulldog Club Levels (2008 Samford graduates receive free membership for one year with registration.) Footbƒll President s $2,500+ Athletics Director s $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Total Bulldog Club Donation: Men s Bƒsketbƒll President s $2,500+ Athletics Director s $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Total Bulldog Club Donation: Women s Bƒsketbƒll President s $2,500+ Athletics Director s $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Total Bulldog Club Donation: Bƒsebƒll President s $2,500+ Athletics Director s $1,000 $2,499 Coaches $500 $999 Varsity $250 $499 Total Bulldog Club Donation: Olympic Sports (100% tƒx deductible) Soccer* Volleyball* Track and Field* Cross-Country* Softball* Golf* Men Women Tennis* Men Women Athletics General Fund* My employer has a matching gift plan. Payment is enclosed with this form. Donation only (full amount is tax deductible, no goods or services will be given) Divide my pledge into payments of $ beginning (mo/yr) / to be paid by June 30, 2009. *100% tax deductible
The goals and aspirations of many Samford alumni and fans have been realized in recent years, but it s fair to say that we have work to do... beginning with our move to the nation s fifth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. The Southern Conference brings years of fan support, tradition and athletics excellence and championships that will make our 17 women s and men s sports stronger. We need to do our part, and we welcome your support as we begin this journey. Bob Roller, Director of Athletics