2012 Football Priority Seating Fund

2012 OLE MISS REBELSHOME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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2012 FOOTBALL PRIORITY SEATING

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It is an exciting time to be a Rebel! We have a fantastic opportunity to truly build something special. But it is going to take the support of the entire Rebel nation to realize our collective dreams.

As a football staff, we are hard at work molding a group of young men that we hope will make you proud on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. We have stressed to our student-athletes the importance of winning each and every day this offseason.

Your continued support is vital to our success as we move Forward Together. Annual donations and season tickets are the lifeblood of this athletics department. We need you all in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium this fall cheering on our Rebels. Now is the time to show your support and do your part to help us compete in the premier football conference in America. Renew your season tickets and annual donations by the April 30 deadline, and please consider a supplemental gift to the Forward Together campaign if you have not already done so.

In closing, thank you for everything that you have done for Ole Miss. Our student-athletes, coaches and staff are extremely grateful for your continued support.

Go Rebels!

A LETTER FROM COACH HUGH FREEZE

Hugh FreezeHead Football Coach


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ABOUT THEUMAA FOUNDATION

• The UMAA Foundation is the fundraising arm of Ole Miss Athletics, currently comprised of over 7,000 members.

• The mission of the UMAA Foundation is to aid the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Mississippi and more than 400 student-athletes that compete for the Rebels.

• Members support the UMAA Foundation and Ole Miss Athletics through the following:

o Priority Seating Funds o Philanthropic Giving o Forward Together Campaign o Sport Specific Giving o Other Initiatives

• The UMAA Foundation generates over $17 million annually, setting consecutive fundraising records: $17.1 million in 2009-10, and $17.5 million in 2010-11.

For more information on the UMAA Foundation, please visit us on the web at www.UMAAFoundation.com.


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• April 30 – Football Priority Seating and Season Ticket Deadline

• Late May/Early June – Football Season Ticket Allocations

• June 30 – End of 2011-12 UMAA Foundation Fiscal Year

• July 1 – First Installment of Capital Gift Agreement (CGA) Due [25%]

• October 1 – Basketball Priority Seating and Season Ticket Deadline

• Mid October – Basketball Season Ticket Allocations

• December 14 – Baseball Priority Seating and Season Ticket Deadline

• December 31 – End of 2012 Tax Year

• Early January – Baseball Season Ticket Allocations

2012IMPORTANT DATES


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FOOTBALLPRIORITY SEATING FUND INFORMATION

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS/BENEFITS

DEADLINE TO RENEw: APRIL 30Priority Seating donation must be paid in full before tickets are mailed.

In addition to supporting our student-athletes, below are the benefits of a donation to the Football Priority Seating Fund.


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MINIMUM PER-SEAT DONATIONS

Below are the minimum per-seat donations required to maintain seating in the priority areas of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. These donation amounts DO NOT include the cost of the season ticket. Season ticket applications are sent separately from the Ole Miss Ticket Office.

VAUGHT-HEMINGwAY STADIUM SEATING


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PRIORITYPOINTSThe UMAA Foundation utilizes a priority point system to acknowledge those who support Ole Miss Athletics. Priority points are accumulated through the following: • One point for every $100 donated to the UMAA Foundation. • One point for every season ticket (up to 10 per year) since 1996 for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball.

View your priority point total by logging into your online account at UMAAFoundation.com.

ALLOCATIONPROCESSThe allocation process is arranged by member giving level first and then by priority points within each level. Allocations for each giving level begins with the member who has the most priority points, and continues until all members within that level have been allocated. For information on the football donor club levels, please refer to the Football Annual Giving Levels/Benefits Chart on Page 6.

GROUPSEATINGIf you are requesting to sit with a specific group of people with multiple accounts, remember that the entire group will be allocated at the lowest individual level of giving within the group. To make a request to sit with a specific group of people, please reference their name and account number on your paper renewal form, or in the comment box if you renew online.


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HOw TO:RENEw SEASON TICKETS• Retain your current season ticket location by making the required annual donation and season ticket payment by the deadline, April 30, 2012.

• Season Ticket Applications are mailed separately from the Athletic Ticket Office.

PURCHASE NEw OR ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETSIf you are trying to obtain new or additional season tickets, we strongly recommend that you contribute more than the minimum donation amount for the section you desire. • Members who are renewing the same seating will be auto-allocated first, as long as the required donation and tickets have been ordered prior to the deadline. It is not possible to bump a renewing member out of his or her seats.

• There is no way to know exactly what donation amount is needed to obtain a specific location. All new seating is dependent upon what seats are not renewed and where the member’s priority ranks them on the allocation list.

• To guarantee priority, ticket orders and annual donations for new season ticket holders should be made by the April 30 deadline.

RELOCATE SEASON TICKETSAs a valued UMAA Foundation member, you can make specific requests to have your season tickets relocated in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. • All seating requests must be made in writing to the UMAA Foundation or the Athletics Ticket Office.

• Make the request on your donation or ticket renewal form, or in the comments box if you renew online. Please be specific in your seating request.

• An increase in your contribution alone DOES NOT signify a request to move.

• There are no guarantees for any seating requests. All requests are filled based on availability and priority.


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FOOTBALLPARKING INFORMATION

Football parking is one of the premier benefits of a contribution to the UMAA Foundation Football Priority Seating Fund. Parking passes are offered to members who contribute at the $2,500 level (Varsity Club) or higher. Parking spaces are allocated based on availability and priority.

For specific donation requirements for each parking lot, please refer to the chart below.

*Please note that CGA donations to the Forward Together campaign do not count towards your parking donation requirement. The donation requirements above are based on your annual donation to the Football Priority Seating Fund.

HOw TO:RETAIN A PARKING PASSRetain your current parking pass(es) by making the required donation by the deadline: April 30, 2012.

RELOCATE A PARKING PASS

All parking requests must be made in writing to the UMAA Foundation to be considered for a specific lot assignment. Make the request on your donation renewal form, or in the comments box if you renew online. Please be specific in your parking request.


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OBTAIN A NEw PARKING PASSYou must make the required donation for the lot you desire. Members who are renewing the same parking will be auto allocated first, as long as the required donations have been made prior to the deadline. Parking will be allocated based on priority and availability.

Varsity Club and SouthZone Lots are general admission parking. All other lots have assigned spaces. Please note that all passes are valid for a standard size vehicle. Limousines, RV’s, U-Hauls and other over-sized vehicles are not allowed.

*Important Parking Change for the 2012 season – The University is turning Lot B into a power plant. As a result, those parking in Lot B will be relocated to Lot C just off Old Taylor Road. We recognize this may be a minor inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.


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FORwARD TOGETHERCAMPAIGN

Launched August of 2011, the Forward Together campaign seeks to raise $150 million in support of a comprehensive initiative aimed at new facility construction and existing facility enhancements at Ole Miss. The Forward Together campaign is the most aggressive and comprehensive campaign in the history of Ole Miss Athletics.


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For more information on CGAs and the Forward Together campaign, visit ForwardTogetherRebels.com or call (662) 915-7159.

VAUGHT-HEMINGwAY CAPITAL GIFT AGREEMENTS

The Vaught Hemingway Capital Gift Agreement (CGA) is a vital component of the campaign. The CGA gives everyone the opportunity to invest in the long-term future of Ole Miss Athletics. Designed to provide unparalleled amenities and privileges, the CGA is an innovative way to provide long-term assurances to our loyal season ticket holders while also generating capital for the Forward Together campaign.


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FORwARD TOGETHERFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which sections require a Capital Gift Agreement (CGA)?

• All members that currently have season tickets in one of the CGA sections are required to make a capital gift to the Forward Together campaign to continue to purchase season tickets in those sections beyond the 2014 season. The CGA sections include the South Suites, West Skyboxes, Rebel Club, SouthZone Club, West Chairbacks, East Benchbacks, and Sections E, D, F, & O.

What if I did not commit to the CGA for my seats?

• The deadline to commit to the CGA for your current seats in Vaught- Hemingway Stadium was January 6, 2012. If you did not sign and return your CGA, you will not be guaranteed your current location beyond the 2014 season. However, you can remain in your current CGA section for the 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons.

What if I was not previously in a CGA section, but want to relocate to one?

• To relocate to a CGA section, you need to submit a CGA form for the section you desire. Please contact us at (662) 915-7159, or email [email protected].

What if I was not previously in a CGA section, but have committed to a CGA and want to move into a CGA section in 2012?

• The CGA agreement is for the 2015-2024 seasons. However, you can request to move into your CGA section prior to the 2015 season. Please make the seating request on your annual donation or season ticket form, or in the comments box if you renew online. All 2012 relocation requests will be filled based on priority and availability.

I am interested in Club seats, how can I request them?

• Contact the UMAA Foundation at [email protected] or call (662) 915-7159.


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What if I am not in a CGA section but wish to still support the Forward Together campaign?

• We encourage all non-CGA members to support the campaign philanthropically through the 5-Star Fund or Vaught Society. Gifts of all sizes will make a difference in the future of Ole Miss Athletics. 5-Star donations to the campaign can be made online at ForwardTogetherRebels.com. Please visit UMAAFoundation.com or call (662) 915-7159 to learn more about the Vaught Society.


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ONLINE ACCOUNTAt UMAAFoundation.com, you can login to your online account and take advantage of some great features. After logging in, you can renew season tickets and annual priority seating donations, purchase single game tickets, review your ticket purchase and donation history, view your priority point total, update your account contact information, and transfer, reissue or re-print your tickets. Contact the UMAA Foundation if you need assistance accessing your online account.

SINGLE GAME HOME TICKETSSingle game home tickets generally go on sale a few weeks prior to the first game. The only way to guarantee your spot in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is to purchase season tickets.

OTHER IMPORTANTINFORMATION


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AwAY GAME TICKETS Order away game tickets on your 2012 Football Season Ticket Application, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at (662) 915-7167, or online at OleMissSports.com. Away game tickets are allocated based on priority. To guarantee priority, all away game ticket orders should be in by the April 30 deadline.

POST-SEASON TICKETS The opportunity to order post-season tickets is a benefit of being a UMAA Foundation member. All Championship and Bowl tickets will be allocated by priority. All members of the Football Priority Seating Fund will be given first priority to order tickets, and their tickets will be allocated before non-members.

DONATION SCHEDULESThe UMAA Foundation offers a number of flexible donation schedules. Donations can be broken into installments, as long as all annual priority seating donations are satisfied before tickets are mailed. To set up your personalized donation schedule contact a UMAA Foundation representative at (662) 915-7159, or indicate your donation schedule on your paper renewal form.

TRANSFER POLICY The ability to transfer tickets is an exclusive benefit for all members who have committed to the Capital Gift Agreement (CGA).

M-CLUBActive members of the M-Club (former Ole Miss letterwinners) giving a minimum of $100, will receive a $1,000 credit on their UMAA Foundation membership. This credit can be applied toward one of the priority seating funds (football, basketball, or baseball), and used only once during the fiscal year. The M-Club credit cannot be applied towards premium seating donation requirements, or CGA contributions.

GAMEDAY INFORMATIONWe want to make your gameday experience at Ole Miss and Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as enjoyable as possible. For the latest on gameday information, please visit OleMissFB.com.


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CONTRIBUTIONMETHODSOnline: Go to UMAAFoundation.com and click on the donate tab to log-on to an existing account or create a new one. Online contributions can be made using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Online is the most convenient and hassle-free way to renew your annual donation.

Mail: Mail a check made payable to the UMAA Foundation to P.O. Box 355, University, MS 38677. Please include your account number in the memo field.

Matching Gifts: Many employers will match contributions their employees make to charitable and educational organizations, providing you the opportunity to increase your gift to the UMAA Foundation. If your company participates in a matching gift program, please obtain the information from your human resources representative.

Stock: Contact the UMAA Foundation for instructions on transferring stock and utilizing this option to make your contribution.

TAX INFORMATIONUnder section 170(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, 80% of an amount donated to an institution of higher education is eligible for treatment as a charitable contribution if as a result of the donation, the member receives the right to purchase tickets for seating in an athletic stadium, arena, or other athletic benefits.

Gifts made to the Vaught Society or 5-Star Fund may be up to 100% taxdeductable. You should consult your tax advisor for determining your proper charitable deduction.

STAFFCONTACT INFORMATION

Danny White Sr. Associate A.D./Executive [email protected] (662) 915-6684 Twitter: @dannywhite_UMAA

UMAA FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

David BlackburnDon Frugé

Cal MayoMax Williams


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Allen Greene Assistant A.D. for Development/Priority [email protected] (662) 915-7895

PRIORITY SEATING/ANNUAL GIVINGEvin Beck Associate Director of Development [email protected] (662) 915-1962

Ronnie HeardAssistant Director of Development [email protected] (662) 915-7596

Cullen Pollard Donor Relations [email protected](662) 915-6537

Corese Davis Senior Staff Assistant [email protected](662) 915-2073

Jim Hanauer Development [email protected](662) 915-1961

Keith Carter Assistant A.D. for Development/Major [email protected](662) 915-1929

Eric Gross Associate Director of Development [email protected](662) 915-1143

Matt Mossberg Major Gifts [email protected](662) 915-1910

Kerry Cruse Operations Coordinator [email protected](662) 915-6684

Banks Shepherd Development [email protected](662) 915-7894

Sans Russell Sr. Associate A.D. for Development Operations [email protected](662) 915-3333

Tammy Diggs Donations Manager [email protected](662) 915-7892

VAUGHT SOCIETY/MAJOR GIFTS

BUSINESS OFFICE

Amanda Roehn Development [email protected](662) 915-7782


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Mailing AddressPO Box 355

University, MS 38677

Physical Address201 Coliseum Drive

University, MS 38677

[email protected]

Phone Number(662) 915-7159

Fax(662) 915-7160

Websitewww.umaafoundation.com

Twitter

@UMAAFoundation

Documents

2012 Football Priority Seating Fund