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TABLE OF CONTENTS FALCON PRIDE CLUB 2 Table of Contents & What is the Falcon Pride Club? 3 CEO s Letter & Falcon Pride Club Staff 4-5 Annual Report 6-7 Member Benefits 8 Football Hospitality 9 Basketball & Hockey Hospitality 10-11 Parking (Football, Men s Basketball & Hockey) 12-13 Ticket Office Information 14 Ways to Give 15 Frequently Asked Questions WHAT IS THE FALCON PRIDE CLUB? The Air Force Academy Athletics Department supports the operations for over 1,000 cadet-athletes who compete within 27 intercollegiate Division I programs. The Falcon Pride Club, as the principal fundraising arm of Air Force Athletics, paves the way for Falcon supporters to provide cadet-athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level while training to become our nation s leaders. OUR MISSION The purpose of the Falcon Pride Club is to provide support to the 27 intercollegiate programs of the Athletic Department at the United States Air Force Academy. This fundraising program provides opportunities for cadet-athletes to excel on the field of competition, while upholding the foundational elements at USAFA - to produce Leaders of Character and to promote the Academy to the nation through athletics. YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION 10 NCAA All-Americans 2 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
CODY GOUGLER Director of Development HALEY JURICH Assistant Director of Development TYLER BOONE Development Assistant MITCH MANN Associate AD - External Operations NICHOLAS KINNEY Assistant Director of Development MITCH GALL Development Assistant AJ WEIGAND Development Intern FRIENDS OF THE FALCONS, Each year the United States Air Force Academy commissions cadet-athletes as prepared leaders of our nation s Air Force. To achieve this, our cadets are required to uphold rigorous academic and athletic standards while also displaying the necessary leadership qualities of discipline, integrity, and honor; qualities that depict the pillars of the United States Air Force Academy. To say our cadet-athletes are exceptional is an understatement. The Air Force Athletics staff embraces the mission of ensuring our cadets, coaches, and support groups are positioned to succeed in today s ever-changing, resource driven Division I climate. Recently, the Falcon Pride Club has adopted the phrase Be a Champion for 2016. In these words, you ll also discover our commitment to you, our loyal fans, and especially our Falcon Pride Club members. As we embark on another year together, the future for our cadet-athletes will continue to rely on support from you, our loyal fans and supporters. It is your generous support that directly allows our 1,000 amazing cadet-athletes to pursue championships in their respective sports, and compete at the highest levels of competition while ultimately serving and protecting the long blue line. We invite you to help us achieve our goal of raising $2M in annual fund contributions. Thank you for dedicating yourself to the spirit of Falcon Athletics and constantly reminding us that truly, We Fly Together! Dr. Nancy Hixson CEO, Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation CEO S LETTER FALCON PRIDE CLUB STAFF 3 2016 membership guide
ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation Annual Report In an era of increasing demands placed against tighter resources, Air Force and Academy leadership recognized that maintaining 27 Division I athletic programs required a new model. Through an agreement with the Academy, the AFAAC receives government grant funding to perform five athletics-related objectives: recruiting, coaching services, logistics, ticketing, and sports conference administration. This grant, however, does not fully fund these objectives. In 2016, these functions will cost over $12 million while the government grant provides $8.2 million. Furthermore, in an industry (Division I college athletics) that experiences expense growth rates eclipsing 10% annually, future government support will not keep pace as the Academy s athletic programs must compete against Air Force training and warfighting requirements for increasingly scarce taxpayer funding. Our cadet-athletes rely on you and the Falcon Nation Air Force athletics patrons, alumni, and supporters world-wide to fill the shortfall so our programs maintain a competitive edge. 2016 AFAAC COMMITMENT: $12.4M 2016 Shortfall: $4.2M (filled by ticket sales, merchandise sales, concessions, corporate partnerships, events, and private donations) 2016 Grant Funding: $8.2M Why do we need our fans to donate, buy tickets, and purchase merchandise? 48% The AFAAC is responsible for nearly half of Air Force Athletics expenses. $1M Private annual fund donations to the Falcon Pride Club eclipsed $1 million for the first time in 2015. When the AFAAC experiences a shortfall of commitment, Air Force Athletics must pull resources from other areas to fill the gap. 4 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
MWC ANNUAL FUND COMPARISON (2014-2015) Logo School Total Members Total Money Raised UNLV 2595 $5,938,630 San Diego State 3600 $5,200,000 Boise State 4648 $4,208,551 Fresno State 3312 $3,700,400 Nevada 2173 $3,554,642 Wyoming 4459 $3,072,659 New Mexico 4167 $3,051,000 Colorado State 3629 $1,743,539 AIR FORCE* 1050 *$1,600,000 Utah State 1498 $1,500,000 San Jose State 1127 $1,456,557 *Number includes the Blue & Silver Club renovation effort. ** Hawaii did not make their numbers available for this report. ANNUAL REPORT Football (4) Volleyball (1) Water Polo (3) Women s Cross Country (1) Men s Cross Country (4) Women s Soccer (2) Hockey (1) Women s Swimming & Diving (5) YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION 78 All-Conference Performers Men s Swimming & Diving (8) Rifle (2) Fencing (7) Wrestling (2) Women s Gymnastics (4) Men s Indoor Track & Field (12) Men s Outdoor Track & Field (13) Women s Indoor Track & Field (2) Women s Tennis (2) Men s Tennis (2) Baseball (3) 5 2016 membership guide
2016-17 Excellence Fund Benefits OF Membership BE A CHAMPION! What is the Excellence Fund? The Excellence Fund is an active arm within the Falcon Pride Club that supports all initiatives within the entire USAFA athletics department. Benefits such as premium parking, hospitality, donor gifts, and more are accessible through the Excellence Fund as outlined below. The greatest benefit of Falcon Pride Club membership is knowing that your gift supports the leadership development opportunities for the 1,000 cadetathletes at the United States Air Force Academy. The charts below represent the additional benefits acquired with your Falcon Pride Club membership. All 2016 donors will be required to designate online, handwritten, or over the phone which sport they are choosing to receive benefits for. FOOTBALL SEASON 100 (Airman) 250 (Captain) 500 (Major) 1000 (Colonel) 3000 (General) 5000 (Comm. in Chief) 10000 (AD s Society) 25000 (Silver Circle) Tax Letter Car Decal Special Events Invite Priority to purchase Cotton Bowl premium seating (B&SC waived) Champions Row Parking (1,3,4,5) Champions Row Parking Reserved (1,3,4,5) Champions Pregame Tailgate Access 2 4 6 6 10 10 Champions Endzone Hospitality Access (Season) 2 4 4 6 8 Champions Level Member Gift B & S Club Lounge Access (1 game excluding Navy) 4 6 8 10 2016 FPC Golf Tourney Foursome*** Sideline Access One Game (excluding Navy) 2 4 4 Away Game Travel for two (2) Falcon Stadium Renovation Suite Priority MEN S BASKETBALL AND HOCKEY SEASONS 100 (Airman) 250 (Captain) 500 (Major) 1000 (Colonel) 3000 (General) 5000 (Comm. in Chief) 10000 (AD s Society) Tax Letter Car Decal Special Events Invite Champions Lot Parking Reserved (DOD lot & regular lot) VIP Entrance Season Falcon Room Access (10 Games MBB) (Season Hockey) 2 4 6 8 10 Hockey In-Game Hospitality Wristband Season 4 6 8 10 Champions Level Member Gift 2016 FPC Golf Tourney Foursome*** Mountain West Conference Tournament VIP Experience Away Game Travel for Two (2) *Must make a separate donation for each sport season s benefits *May make monthly payments up to 6 months for football (Feb-July) *May make monthly payments up to 10 months for MBB & Hockey (Feb-Nov) *Football benefits mailed in August *MBB & Hockey benefits mailed in Sept/Oct ***May substitute with any 2016 golf series tournament *Some or all of these benefits may not apply for corporate donations 6 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION 88% Athletics Graduation Rate 86% is the national average FOOTBALL EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS FUND Be A Champion with our new Payment Plan Option! Payment Plans: All donors will have the opportunity to spread their gift out into as many as six (6) monthly payments for football season and ten (10) monthly payments for men s basketball & hockey. 2016 football benefits payment plans will run February 1 - July 31. All 2016 men s basketball & hockey benefits payment plans will run February 1 - November 30. (See chart below) Subscription Start x payments 100 Level 250 Level 500 Level 1000 Level 3000 Level 5000 Level 10000 Level 25000 Level February x 6 17 42 84 167 500 834 1667 4167 March x 5 20 50 100 200 600 1000 2000 5000 April x 4 25 63 125 250 750 1250 2500 6250 May x 3 34 84 167 334 1000 1667 3334 8334 June x 2 50 125 250 500 1500 2500 5000 12500 July x 1 100 250 500 1000 3000 5000 10000 25000 MEN S BASKETBALL & HOCKEY EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS FUND WHAT S NEW IN 2016? Subscription Start x payments 100 Level 250 Level 500 Level 1000 Level 3000 Level 5000 Level 10000 Level February x 10 10 25 50 100 300 500 1000 March x 9 12 28 56 112 334 556 1112 April x 8 13 32 63 125 375 625 1250 May x 7 15 36 72 143 429 715 1429 June x 6 17 42 84 167 500 834 1667 July x 5 20 50 100 200 600 1000 2000 August x 4 25 63 125 250 750 1250 2500 September x 3 34 84 167 334 1000 1667 3334 October x 2 50 125 250 500 1500 2500 5000 November x 1 100 250 500 1000 3000 5000 10000 2016-17 Excellence Fund Benefits OF Membership 7 2016 membership guide
FOOTBALL HOSPITALITY Football Champions Pregame Hospitality Tent Access 2016 football pregame hospitality access is available to Falcon Pride Club donors who support the Excellence in Athletics Fund at the $500 Major level (All Major level donors also receive Champions Row reserved parking in lots 1,3,4, and 5 (see page 10). Football Champions pregame hospitality is located in Falcon Alley directly behind the east side of Falcon Stadium. Lines open 2.5 hours before all home football games and include the following: fully catered meal, beverages, and flat screen televisions all placed comfortably under a weatherproof tent! The action-packed tailgate is serviced with various local restaurant catering, complimentary beverages, live DJ, and much more. Spread your gift out into monthly payments! Begin monthly donations* (see note below) today to ensure access with an affordable monthly gift plan! All monthly gift plans must be paid in full by the deadlines designated below to receive benefits. All donation levels that include benefits must be paid in full before the first home game to receive benefits. *Football monthly gift plans begin in February 2016 and end July 31, 2016. (Up to 6 monthly gifts) *MBB & hockey monthly gift plans begin in February 2016 and end November 30, 2016. (Up to 10 monthly gifts) Monthly gift example: The Bird renews his season tickets in February 2016. He wants to have reserved football parking in Champions Row lot 1 and two season passes to the Football Pregame Champions Tent in 2016 ($500 Major level). The Bird begins his monthly gift to the EAF by donating online at giving.falconprideclub.com or by calling the Falcon Pride Club at 719-333-4545. The Bird is able to make six (6) monthly gifts of $84 and enjoys all the amazing benefits of being a Major level donor. 8 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
The Falcon Room is a hospitality room located on the lower level of the Cadet Ice Arena and Clune Arena that offers complementary pregame meal and beverages to our Excellence in Athletics Fund donors. In addition to food and beverages, a member of the basketball or hockey coaching staff will be in attendance to speak about the upcoming game. To have access to the Falcon Room throughout the 2016-2017 season you must donate to the EAF at the $500 Major level or must be a hockey box seat / basketball courtside seat holder. Two (2) separate $500 donations are required to receive access for both sports. Doors open one hour prior to tip-off/puck-drop and remain open throughout halftime for basketball and both intermissions for hockey. YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION 123 Athletics Degrees Awarded and Officers Commissioned BASKETBALL & HOCKEY HOSPITALITY Falcon Room Hospitality (Men s Basketball & Hockey) 9 2016 membership guide
FOOTBALL PRIORITY PARKING Football Priority Parking Gifts to the Excellence in Athletics Fund of $250 or more per year gives Air Force Athletics donors access to Champions Row located in lots 1, 3, 4, and 5. Champions Row access allows donors to park in the front row of each of those lots and in the back row of lot 4. Gifts of $500 or more per year ensure donors received a RESERVED parking spot in Champions Row. With the exception of reserved parking, Champions row general access on game day is on a first-come, first-served basis. All donors eligible for RESERVED parking will contacted for lot preference. Limit one (1) pass per donation. CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION Four Coaches of the Year Stan Curnow (diving), WAC Troy Calhoun (football), National Football Foundation-Colorado Chapter Ryan Cole (cross country), Mountain West Kip Simons (men s gymnastics), USAG CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING CHAMPIONS ROW PARKING 10 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
For the first time, gifts to the Excellence in Athletics Fund of $250 and higher will allow RESERVED parking at 2016-2017 Men s Basketball & Hockey home events. Two (2) separate donations must be made to receive reserved parking for both MBB & Hockey combined. DOD card holders will receive RESERVED parking options in Lots A (DOD card holders only), B, and C. All non DOD card holders will receive RESERVED parking options in Lots B and C. *ON MEN S BASKETBALL & HOCKEY GAME DAYS, DOD AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ISSUED CARD HOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO PARK IN LOT A MEN s BASKETBALL & HOCKEY PARKING Men s Basketball & Hockey Reserved Parking 11 2016 membership guide
AIR FORCE TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION 12 TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION Ticket Office Number: 719.472.1895 Email: afa.tickets@airforceathletics.org Athletic Ticket Office 2168 Field House Dr. USAF Academy, CO 80840 Purchase tickets online, renew season tickets, update your information, transfer tickets, ticket requests: www.goairforcefalcons.com click TICKETS Location Gameday Will Call - Falcon Stadium (FOOTBALL) The AFA Athletics Ticket Office is located in the Cadet Field House. The Cadet Field House is located on Field House Drive on the North end of the Air Force Academy. The AFA Athletics Ticket Office handles ticketing for all AFA athletics events and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are available for pick up at the Will Call Booth located on the east side of the stadium near Gate 2. Will Call will open at least two (2) hours prior to kickoff. Will Call Tickets are available for pick up at the Athletics Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pick up tickets you have ordered on the Internet or over the phone as early as the next business afternoon following the date of purchase. Tickets ordered eleven (11) days or more prior to an event are mailed, or kept in will call if specified by the ticket holder. Tickets ordered ten (10) days or less prior to an event are placed in Will Call. Tickets may be picked up at the Athletics Ticket Office on or before game day. Please allow one business day for processing. A photo ID is required to pick up tickets in Will Call. Only the ticket holder may pick up tickets, unless arrangements are made through the Athletics Ticket Office in advance. JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545 Gameday Will Call - Cadet Field House (Clune Arena, Cadet Ice Arena) (MBB & HOCKEY) Tickets are available for pick up at the ticket office will call table located just inside the main entrance beginning at least one hour prior to the start of the event through halftime. Will Call for volleyball will open one hour prior to the start of the event at the sales table in Cadet Gym.
Payment for tickets can be made in cash, by check payable to AFAAC, or charged to VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. No refunds or exchanges once an order has been placed. YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION Eight Top Three Conference Finishes Football Men s Cross Country Women s Cross Country Water Polo Men s Swimming and Diving Men s Indoor Track and Field Men s Outdoor Track and Field Rifle Admission Policy Ticket holders are restricted to seating in the location that appears on their ticket and agree to abide by facility and Academy policies, as well as state and federal laws. The Air Force Athletic Department reserves the right to revoke tickets by refund of purchase. Children two years and under are free to all Air Force athletic events as long as they sit on someone s lap. Special Seating Requirements We do offer ADA seating at our venues. Tickets are sold in pairs in ADA locations, one (1) for the person in need of assistance and one (1) for a companion. Seating is limited and it is sold on a first come, first served basis. You will need to contact our main ticket office in order to purchase these seats. Exchange tickets for ADA seating, if available, on the day of the game can be handled through the ticket office at the event. TICKET STAFF Connor Kruggel Assistant AD Ticketing and Premium Seating Connor.Kruggel@airforceathletics.org Jon Morris Director of Ticket Operations Jonathon.Morris@airforceathletics.org Deanna Carillo Ticket Office Assistant afa.tickets@airforceathletics.org Kelly Marchbank Ticket Office Assistant afa.tickets@airforceathletics.org Ashley Landers Account Executive - Ticket Sales x204 Ashley.Landers@airforceathletics.org Aphten Goldman Account Executive - Ticket Sales x206 Aphten.Goldman@airforceathletics.org AIR FORCE TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION Payment Options 13 2016 membership guide
PREMIUM SEATING BLUE & SILVER CLUB PRESENTED BY USAA The newly renovated Blue & Silver Club presented by USAA provides first class Division I football experience to members. Highlighted by several amenities, the VIP experience of the Blue & Silver Club includes a delicious pregame meal, three full-service bars, an Air Force team store, free WiFi, and multiple large screen televisions. Cheering the Falcons on to victory in the Blue & Silver Club has never been more luxurious. To find more information or to join today kindly contact Connor Kruggel at 719-472-1895 ext. 201. Men s Basketball Courtside Seating & Hockey Box Seating For more information about premium seating for Men s Basketball & Hockey contact the Air Force Athletics Ticket Office at 719-4721895. All premium seating options for Men s Basketball & Hockey include access to the Falcon Room pregame hospitality area one (1) hour prior to first tip / puck drop. YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION One team with perfect APR Women s Tennis 14 JOIN TODAY! GIVING.FALCONPRIDECLUB.COM 719-333-4545
WAYS TO GIVE Sports Specific Giving You can choose to make a gift directed specifically to one of our 27 sport programs. Your donation to the Falcon Pride Club sport of your choice is restricted to that program only and can be 100% tax deductible*. Donate to the sport of your choice today at Giving.FalconPrideClub.Com! *Consult your tax advisor for full tax deductible information. Falcon for Life - Family Giving Society On Parent s Weekend 2015 the Falcon Pride Club unveiled its new Falcon For Life - Family Giving Society, which will allow your family and cadet-athlete the ability to leave your own legacy and a piece of history at the Academy. The Falcon For Life - Family Giving Society is built on the principle that your cadet has committed to the Academy for four years. In addition to that commitment, we would like to afford you the opportunity to join them in making a pledge to support your cadet-athlete and his/her teammates over the same four years. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How can I become a member of the Falcon Pride Club? Any contribution of $100 or more to Air Force Athletics through the Falcon Pride Club ensures your membership. You can make your gift to either the Excellence In Athletics Fund or to any of our 27 Intercollegiate programs. When is the best time to make a gift to the Falcon Pride Club? Anytime! We gladly take donations year round so contact us today to help support our mission of building leaders of character. What is the impact of my donation to the Falcon Pride Club? Your generous contribution to the Falcon Pride Club will help ensure the long term sustainability of all 27 intercollegiate athletic programs by supporting the operational needs of the entire Air Force Athletics community. Is my gift to the sport of my choice completely restricted to that sport? Yes. If you donate to the sport of your choice s Pride Club, 100% of the donation will go towards margin of excellence items for that sport. The funds may not be transferred or distributed elsewhere. Online Giving to the Falcon Pride Club is extremely easy. Kindly visit giving.falconprideclub.com and choose the fund you would like to give to. Our user friendly platform allows you to fill in your information without a username or password and allows you to support the entire Academy s mission of building leaders of character. Matching Gifts Many corporations and employers match their employees charitable giving to the Falcon Pride Club. This can be a great way to make a larger impact on the program of your choosing. Check with your company s foundation, philanthropic unit or human resources professional to determine if gifts are matched and what process that requires. Planned Giving The Falcon Pride Club accepts planned gifts in the form of real estate, stock transfers, personal property, life insurances, will bequests, trusts, annuities and gifts of securities. If you are interested in making such a gift, please contact the Falcon Pride Club at 719-333-4545. When can I expect my tax letter for all of my 2016 donations? Tax letters for 2016 donors will be sent via mail and/or email in January 2017. Can I give an automated monthly payment? Yes, through our giving platform you may designate a gift to be set as recurring either monthly, quarterly, or yearly. You may also select a goal balance to be broken down into monthly payments. For more questions on how this works call the Pride Club office. When is my annual donation due? To receive sport specific benefits, you must complete your gift before the beginning of that sport s season. All gifts that do not include benefits are accepted year round. If I give to a specific sport, am I still a member of the Falcon Pride Club? Of course! Any contribution to the Falcon Pride Club or Excellence in Athletics Fund makes you a Falcon Pride Club member. WAYS TO GIVE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 15 2016 membership guide
Here s a toast to the host Of those who love the vastness of the sky, To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly. We drink to those who gave their all of old Then down we roar to score the rainbow s pot of gold. A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force! COMING AUGUST 2016 Experience the excitement as we celebrate Air Force Athletics together! Featuring a major silent and LIVE auction and black-tie gala at one of Colorado Springs finest resorts. For more information check the Pride Club page on goairforcefalcons.com. Falcon Athletic Center P.O. Box 89 USAF Academy, CO 80840 719.333.4545 FalconPride@airforceathletics.org GOAIRFORCEFALCONS.COM