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Bulldog Club The Samford Bulldog Club exists for the sole purpose of securing and managing the necessary financial resources for Samford student-athletes to excel at the highest level, both athletically and academically. Bulldog Club membership at any level supports all 7 men s and women s sports. We are the cornerstone of financial support for Samford Athletics. Samford Student-Athletes STUDENTS FIRST Samford s athletics teams are ranked # in Alabama and in the top 5 nationally for Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA with an average score of 97%. Ten teams posted fect scores. Each day, I stand in awe of our student- Contents Samford student-athletes have averaged above a 3.0 cumulative GPA for 0 consecutive semesters. athletes. I marvel at their commitment to daily 6 a.m. workouts before an 8 a.m. class, and late nights Students First 2 Filling the Budget Gap 3 Outfitting a Samford Bulldog 4 96 Samford student-athletes were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 206-7 academic year. A Word from the Athletics Director spent finishing class assignments while taking care of their bodies that have battled a hard game that day, because they are proud to represent Samford University. Because of our generous Bulldog Club members, Samford Athletics is able to ensure that our student-athletes get the best education, compete at the highest level and have the opportunity to know Jesus. As Dr. Westmoreland would say, The world is a better place because of Samford student-athletes and their commitment to excellence in the classroom and in competition. Martin Newton, Athletics Director Bulldog Club Membership 5 Gameday Hospitality 6 Special Events 7 Priority Points 8 Samford Classic 9 Samford Athletics Hall 0 of Fame Celebration Ways to Invest in Samford Athletics Invest in Samford Athletics 2 Season Ticket Information 3 Meet Our Team 4 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF 6:30 7:30 a.m. Morning stretches and breakfast 7:30 8 a.m. Commute to campus 8 9:45 a.m. Office hours with professors 0 0:50 a.m. Meetings (Beta Alpha Psi and Track Team) a.m. 2:5 a.m. Intermediate Accounting II 2:5 p.m. Tax Accounting 2:5 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Lunch at the Caf Selena Popp I really appreciate the support that each of our Bulldog Club members give to all the athletic teams here at Samford. The Samford track and field team has become my family away from home and that would not have been possible without the generous gifts made by our Bulldog Club members. Selena Popp, Senior, Track and Field 2:45-5 p.m. Track & Field practice 5 5:45 p.m. Strength and conditioning 7 0 p.m. Study/Homework 6 7 p.m. Travel home and dinner 0:30 p.m. Lights out 0 0:30 p.m. Free time 2
Filling the Budget Gap OUTFITTING A Samford Bulldog EXPENSES REVENUE Helmet $335 Facilities and Oations Uniforms and Equipment The Gap Fundraising Gloves $29 Shoulder pads $445 Academic Support Conference Distribution Football $9 Jersey $92 Sports Medicine Ticket Sales Compression gear $65 Strength and Conditioning Game Guarantees Pads $0 Pants $45 Team Travel University Funding Recruiting Corporate Sponsorships Socks $9 With the expense of recruiting and traveling increasing every year, the generosity of our Bulldog Club members has never been more important than it is TODAY. Cleats $60 Casey Dunn, Head Baseball Coach Total: $,9 3 4
Bulldog Club Membership Gifts to the Bulldog Club support all 360 Samford student-athletes. The Bulldog Club manages gameday hospitality and reserved parking for all home football and men s basketball games. Heritage Circle ($0,000) President s Circle ($5,000) Athletics Director ($3,000) All- American ($2,000) All- Conference Plus ($,350) All- Conference ($,000) Varsity ($750) Jr. Varsity ($500) Bulldog ($250) Rookie ($00) Tax-Deductible Donation, Earn Priority Points Access to Bulldog Club Gear Regular Communications from Inside Samford Athletics Invitation to Special Bulldog Club Events Recognition in Football and Men s Basketball Gameday Programs Gameday Hospitality The mission of the Bulldog Club is to connect our members with each other and with Samford. Recognition on Donor Wall in the Pete Hanna Center Hospitality* and Reserved Parking for Football OR Men s Basketball MAX 4 MAX PASS* Hospitality* and Reserved Parking for Football AND Men s Basketball MAX 0 MAX 8 MAX 8 MAX 6 MAX 5 Special Thank You Gift On-Field/Court Recognition for Two at a Football or Men s Basketball Home Game *hospitality passes equal the number of season tickets purchased by sport Single game hospitality passes can be purchased by Bulldog Club members at the All-Conference level and higher for $30 each. Limit four member for the 208 football season. Limit six member for the 208-9 men s basketball season. Young Alumni Rate Samford alumni who have completed their undergraduate degree and are 32 years old or younger on May 3, 209 receive 50% off any of the published rates for Bulldog Club membership. 5 First-Year Membership for Samford Employees Samford faculty and staff joining the Bulldog Club for the very first time receive 50% off any of the published rates for their first year of Bulldog Club membership. My family and I are proud to support our Samford Bulldogs. My oldest daughter, Ali, and I have been enjoying men s basketball hospitality together since she was in elementary school. Ever since then, Samford men s basketball games and Bulldog Club gameday hospitality have become a treasured family tradition each season. Jeff Bramer, Bulldog Club member since 2008 6
Special Events Priority Points CONNECTING BULLDOG CLUB MEMBERS TO ONE ANOTHER All donations to Samford Athletics earn Priority Points, which are used to determine gameday reserved In addition to gameday hospitality, the Bulldog Club hosts specials events that are designed to connect our parking and away game and postseason tickets. Points are awarded as follows: members both socially and professionally, including the National Signing Day Luncheon and numerous networking opportunities featuring notable guest speakers. Season Tickets Purchased Bulldog Club Membership Restricted Gift Gifts to Samford Classic and Hall of Fame Celebration Consecutive Years Giving season ticket $00 $00 $00 consecutive year Samford Alumni Former Samford Student-athlete Recruit New Bulldog Club Member one-time points one-time points new member 25 50 5 0 Any gift to Samford Athletics is a gift to Samford and to the Forever Samford campaign. Being a student-athlete today, it can be easy to forget things are not free. We are given gear and have access to great facilities and staff to form our best in competition. This is all made possible through the generous donations from members of the Bulldog Club. Thank you to each Bulldog Club member for your continued support and Go Dogs! Alec Happel, Junior, Football 7 8
Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration The Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration is an annual event celebrating Samford Athletics and honoring the outstanding inductees. The evening begins with a reception* in the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame, located on campus in the Pete Hanna Center, followed by a plated dinner and induction ceremony on the arena floor. The 209 Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 3. Proceeds from the event support all 360 Samford student-athletes. Presenting Sponsor ($5,000) Reception Sponsor ($3,500) Inductee Sponsor ($3,000) Blue Sponsor ($,500) Individual Seat ($50) VIP Seats 4 4 4 Sponsorship of One () Hall of Fame Inductee Table Sponsor Gift for Each Attendee Samford Classic The Samford Classic is the premier fundraising golf tournament in the state of Alabama. Participants in this event will play on a championship golf course, network with area executives, receive first-class player gifts* and compete for elaborate hole prizes*. The 208 Samford Classic will be held at Shoal Creek in Birmingham on Monday, October 8. Proceeds support all 360 Samford student-athletes. Recognition at Reception Invitation to Hall of Fame Reception Recognition at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and in Event Program One () Regular Table - 8 seats Reserved Parking Presenting Sponsor ($25,000) Supporting Sponsor ($0,000) Blue Sponsor ($5,000) Red Sponsor ($3,000) One () Individual Seat Playing Spots 4 2 2 Gifts made for participation in the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration are assessed for amenities and are therefore partially tax deductible. *For Blue Sponsors and above Premium Gift Recognition at Venue Recognition on Tournament Website Gifts made for sponsorship of the Samford Classic are assessed for amenities and are therefore partially tax deductible. *Player gifts and hole prizes are valued at over $72,000. 9 0
Ways to Invest in Samford Athletics Join the Bulldog Club Make an unrestricted gift today by cash, check or credit card. Please make checks payable to Samford Athletics. Pay online and set up monthly credit card installments at samfordsports.com/give. Participate in the Samford Classic or Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration Mark your calendars and join us for either annual event in support of Samford Athletics. Contact Hal Langston at 205-726-2050 to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Samford Classic. Contact Maggie Rountree at 205-726-4307 to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration. Recruit a Friend Encourage friends and family members to join the Bulldog Club and earn Priority Points. Contact Maggie Rountree to discuss opportunities to engage prospective new members at 205-726-4307. Show Your Support in the Stands Bring your family and friends and join us as we cheer on our Bulldogs to victory! Invest in Samford Athletics Contact Information Name Samford class year Address City State ZIP Email Home phone Work phone Cell phone Spouse name Name to appear in all printed recognition Unrestricted Gifts Bulldog Club Membership Rookie ($00- $249) Bulldog ($250- $499) Jr. Varsity ($500- $749) Varsity ($750- $999) All-Conference ($,000- $,349) All-Conference Plus ($,350- $,999) All-American ($2,000- $2,999) Athletics Director ($3,000- $4,999) President s Circle ($5,000- $9,999) Heritage Circle ($0,000+) Samford Classic Presenting Sponsor ($25,000) Supporting Sponsor ($0,000) Blue Sponsor ($5,000) Red Sponsor ($3,000) Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration Presenting Sponsor ($5,000) Reception Sponsor ($3,500) Inductee Sponsor ($3,000) Blue Sponsor ($,500) Individual Seat ($50) Opt out of all unrestricted gift benefits Give Directly to a Sport or Area Restricted gifts can be made directly to a sport as well as other areas of the Athletics department. These gifts are 00% tax deductible. Naming Opportunities Honor your family or someone you love by naming a Samford Athletics facility or by endowing a fund. This recognition will leave a legacy for generations to come and is 00% tax deductible. Please contact Bo Kerr for more information at 205-726-239. Matching Gifts Please consult the benefits office at your place of employment to see if you are eligible for gift matching. Matching gifts are not accepted for Bulldog Club membership, but are accepted for sport gifts, capital campaigns and other 00% tax-deductible funds. Remember Samford in Your Estate Planning Estate gifts shape and strengthen Samford Athletics future. To find out more about estate planning, please contact Hal Langston at 205-726-2050. Restricted Gifts $ Athletics Hall of Fame $ Band $ Baseball $ Football $ Basketball Men $ Basketball Women $ Cheerleading Payment Methods $ Dance Team $ Track and Field/Cross Country (M/W) $ Golf Men $ Golf Women $ Soccer $ Softball $ Sports Medicine* *includes Athletic Training q Pay online at samfordsports.com/give. q Enclosed is my check (payable to Samford Athletics) for the full pledge amount of $. q Samford is authorized to charge my credit card for the full pledge amount of $. q I m a Samford employee and would like to sign up for payroll deduct. Credit Card Payment Information q VISA q Mastercard q Discover Card number: Expiration date: Security code: Signature: Date: Print name: $ Sports Performance** $ Tennis Men $ Tennis Women $ Volleyball $ S-Club $ Other Restricted Gift $ Student-Athlete Mission Trips **includes Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition Please submit this form to: bulldogclub@samford.edu or Samford Athletics Attn: Bulldog Club 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 2
208 9 Season Ticket Order Form Contact Information Name Athletics Development Team Title Company/Institution Address City State ZIP Telephone Email Football Cost Per Seat Quantity Requested Extended Cost Chairback Seats* $60 West Side Reserved Bleacher Seats (Sec. 02 and 03) $0 East Side General Admission Bleacher Seats $70 FSU Football Game-Tallahassee, Florida (Sept. 8) $2 Men s Basketball Cost Per Seat Quantity Requested Extended Cost Bo Kerr Deputy Director of Athletics for Revenue Generation jkerr@samford.edu 205-726-239 Maggie Rountree Director, Bulldog Club mrountr@samford.edu 205-726-4307 Hal Langston Associate Athletics Director for Development and Strategy hlangston@samford.edu 205-726-2050 Kasey Bodine Assistant Director, Bulldog Club kbodine@samford.edu 205-726-200 Courtside Floor Seats* $200 Premium Reserved Seats (Sec. C, D and N) $25 General Admission Seats $75 Baseball Cost Per Seat Quantity Requested Extended Cost Aaron Greenwood Assistant Director, Development Services agreenwo@samford.edu 205-726-4376 General Admission Season Pass $40 *Based on availability Payment Method Credit Card Payment Information q VISA q Mastercard q Discover q Check Enclosed (payable to Samford Athletics) Card number: Expiration date: Security code: Signature: Date: Print name: Billing Address (if different than above) Address City State ZIP Total Important Dates June, 208 Bulldog Club donations for 208-9 accepted; Season tickets for football, men s basketball and baseball available for purchase. August 3, 208 Payment deadline for football Bulldog Club membership benefits; Payment must be received in-full or a credit card installment plan must be initiated; Priority Points calculated to assign parking for football; Football game program recognition finalized; Football ticket renewals due. Please submit this form to: bulldogclub@samford.edu or Samford Athletics Attn: Bulldog Club 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 3 Samford Athletics Ticket Office 205-726-DOGS (3647) October 2, 208 Payment deadline for men s basketball Bulldog Club membership benefits; Payment must be received in-full or a credit card installment plan must be initiated; Priority Points calculated to assign parking for men s basketball: Men s basketball season ticket renewals due. 4
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