2013 UMASS Minuteman Club Brochure

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• We invite friendsof theUniversity todevelopameaningful relationshipwithourDepartmentofAthletics.

• WeareobligatedtoclearlydemonstrateourplanforUMassAthleticsandtheopportunitiestoparticipateinthebettermentofourstudent-athletes.

• Aboveallelse,wesupportandcelebratethesuccessofourstudent-ath-letes,UMassAthleticsandtheUniversity.

CHAMPIONS IN THE CLASSROOM:23 Student-Athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in the fall of 201262 Student-Athletes are members of the Commonwealth Honors College139 Student-Athletes were named to the A10 Commissioner’s Fall 2012 Honor Roll for achieving a 3.5 or better cumulative GPA 157 Student-Athletes earned Dean’s List recognition in the Fall of 2012

THE MINuTEMEN CLuB MISSION

DominicSkrajewski,Classof2013,

2012FallScholarAthlete,Men’sSoccer

“Minutemen Club, I want to thank you on behalf of the UMass Men’s Soccer Team.

Your continued support allows us to compete at a

high level in the Atlantic 10 Conference. I hope you will come out and watch some

games to see personally what your support produces.

Thank you again!”

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OuR VISION fOR 2013While UMass fans enjoy non-stop thrills and record-breaking performances, it is Minutemen Club members who help make it happen.

Each year, financial support from faithful Minutemen Club members helps our student-athletes achieve their peak performance both in the classroom and on the field. Donations to the Minutemen Club and our 16 sport-specific booster programs directly fund the future success of our athletics programs. Our vision for ensuring this future success is driven by three major goals, which are fundamental to the department and university’s core values: • Recruitingthebrightestandmosttalentedstudent-athletes • Investingintheconstructionofstate-of-the-artathletic and support facilities • Attractingandretainingthebestcoachesanddepartmental administrative staff The success of these initiatives requires a significant financial investment in UMass Athletics through the Minutemen Club from every dedicated member of Minutemen Nation. To meet these goals we are dedicated to growing membership and providing exceptional donor service.

There is a misconception that only major gifts make a difference; the truth is EVERY gift, no matter the size, makes a major impact on the ability of UMass Athletics to support each team and its student-athletes.

The Minutemen Club is a place where our most passionate and dedicated fans have the opportunity to stay closely connected with the programs they care about, and the student-athletes who proudly represent UMass in the classroom and in competition. Members are the first to know about season ticket renewals, bowl trips, tournament tickets, exclusive special events and more.

Join the Minutemen Club today and help us strive to achieve each of our goals; with your support UMass Athletics can and will rise to the next level!

“CoachJohnMicheletto,IceHockey- “Donor support through the Minutemen Club is the single most influential way an individual can impact the success of our program. Your dollars directly drive the competi-tive metabolism of our team and help propel us toward na-tional prominence. “

RISINg TO THE NExT LEVEL3WaystoContributetotheRiseUpChallenge:1. IncreaseyourMinutemenClubgiftbyatleastonemembershiplevel2. Join the Minutemen Club as a new member* at the Minuteman

membership level ($100) or higher. 3. Refer a friend to join the Minutemen Club at the Minuteman membership

level ($100) or above.

Starting with the 2013 campaign year, we are introducing our Rise Up Challenge to our fans, friends, alumni and current Minutemen Club members. Anyone who fulfills one of the three options described above will earn special recognition and benefits for answering the Rise Up Challenge. Our goal at UMass Athletics is to strengthen and grow support locally, nationally and beyond. Only 10 states to go before we have support from each of our nation’s 50 states!

In addition to making a critical contribution to UMass Athletics, allthose who meet the Rise Up Challenge will be eligible for the following exclusive benefits in addition to their benefits already afforded to them through their giving level:

• FreeMinutemenClubHat• SpecialRecognitionontheMinutemenClubOfficialwebsite• Automaticentryintoraffleforanawaygametravelpackagefortwo

Please notify the Minutemen Club immediately with any new members you have referred by calling our office at 413-545-9652.

*For the purpose of the Rise Up Challenge campaign, a new member is considered any 2013 donor who did not contribute to UMass in 2012.

CoachCarlaTagliente,FieldHockey- “It is a given that we all aspire to compete and win at the highest level. However to sustain success over time, we need support from donors such as your-selves to make that a reality. Whatever assistance you can give is always used to making this experi-ence for the student-athlete one they will always remember.”

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CoachSharonDawley,Basketball, “Support

of Minutemen Club donors and season ticket

holders will allow our student-athletes to rise

to the next level not only in competition but in the

classroom as well.”

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OPPORTuNITIES fOR gIVINg

AnnuAl Gifts

TheMinutemenClubThe Minutemen Club has been an invaluable resource for the UMass Athletic Department since it was established in 1991. Originally started as the UMass Athletic Fund, the Minutemen Club has broadened its purpose to include programmatic support for student-athletes. Annual gifts support all 21 varsity sports and more than 750 student-athletes.

Sport-SpecificBoosterGroupsIn addition to directing the Minutemen Club,the Athletic Development office also assists and coordinates fundraising efforts with our sport specific booster groups. These 16 booster programs allow funding to go towards travel, program enhancements and special projects that directly impact each sport program at an individual level. Each group has separate membership fees and benefit packages. As a donor to any of our sport-specific programs, your gift(s) will automatically qualify you as a member of the Minutemen Club. Please see Page 8-9 for more information on each of the 16 sport specific booster programs.

Other OppOrtunities

Facilities–CampaignforUMassAthleticsIn the increasingly competitive world ofintercollegiate sports, state-of-the-art facilities

are necessary for student-athletes to keep their competitive edge. Facilities also play a major role in drawing new talent to a program. Recruiting is significantly more successful when coaches can offer prospective student-athletes first-rate facilities that feature the latest innovations in technology and safety. Please see Page 10-11 for more information on our Campaign for UMass Athletics.

ProgramEndowmentsA program endowment is an endowed fund established to meet a specific programmatic need of a varsity sport in perpetuity. Program endowments produce a permanent stream of income for a defined purpose of your designation.

ScholarshipEndowmentsA scholarship endowment is an endowed fund established to assist with the scholarship need of a varsity sport in perpetuity. Scholarship endowments produce a permanent stream of income for scholarship expenses for the sport of your choosing.

WaystoGive:There are a number of ways you can make your annual gift to UMass Athletics/The Minutemen Club.• Check • CreditCard• Securities • Pledge• MatchingGift • Foundationsand• ReunionGiving DonorAdvisedFund• PlannedGiving

For more details, please visit the www.TheMinutemenClub.com or contact a mem-ber of the Athletic Development staff at 413.545.9652.

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DONOR BENEfITS CHART

Support the Education of a UMass Student-Athlete

Assist with books for a Student-Athlete for One Semester

Provides books for a Student-Athlete for One Year

Meets the need for On-Campus Board for One Semester

Meets the need for Off-Campus Room & Board for One Semester

Minutemen Club E-Newsletter

Automobile Decal & Minutemen Club Membership Card

License Plate Frame (replacement frame available upon request )

UMass Car Flag

SpecialEventInvitations

Access to Minutemen Club Pre-Game Hospitality Room; Men’sBasketballandIceHockey•

VIPParkingSpaceatGilletteStadium*

PreferredIceHockey&BasketballParking*

Opportunity to Purchase Away Game Tickets ^

Opportunity to Purchase Bowl Game and NCAA Tournament Tickets ^

Spring Sports Pass ^^

Discounted Greens Fees to Minutemen Club Golf Invitational

Discounted Golf at Hickory Ridge Golf Club, Amherst, MA

Minutemen Club Gift

Sideline Experience for Selected Home Football Games at Gillette Stadium

Athletic Concierge Services

DinnerInvitationwithAthleticDirectorandCoaches

Complimentary away trip for 2 to Football or Men’s Basketball Game

MinuteMen CluB DOnOr leVels

Student-Athlete Support

Recognition & Exclusive Information

Hospitality

Tickets & Parking

Amenities

*Provided only to Minutemen Club donors who purchase season tickets in these sports•WhenScheduled^Basedonavailabilityinorderofdonorlevelthenprioritypointlevelwithindonorlevel

MArOOn$25+

MinuteMAn$100+

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^^Grants access to select regular season Men’s Lacrosse and/or Softball games

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VArsitY$350+

All-AMeriCAn$1,500+

leGenD$12,500+

All-COnferenCe$850+

rinG Of hOnOr$5,500+

hAll Of fAMe$3,500+

ChAMpiOn$25,000+

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SPORT SPECIfIC PROgRAMS WE SuPPORT...

BAseBAll—DiAMOnD CluBIn2012won6thBeanpotChampionshipandreached 1500 program wins.

Men’s BAsketBAll—COurt CluBWon 25 games in 2012 and finished the season with the program’s 18th postseason appearance as semifinalists in National Invitation Tournament. Won first 14 homegames and finished the 2012 season with a 15-1 home record.

WOMen’s BAsketBAllWas one of 32 winners in the 2012 NCAA DivisionI“PacktheHouse”Challenge.Hada 2012 graduate sign a professional contract and had two alumni named to the Canadian national team for Olympic qualifiers.

Men’s CrOss COuntrY—trACk & fielDHad an All-Conference runner in fall 2012 Atlantic 10 Championship and finished 10th in the NCAA Regional Championship. Placed 7th of 38 in NCAA Regional Championship for Outdoor Track in 2012.

WOMen’s CrOss COuntrY—trACk & fielDWon 2011-12 ECAC Indoor Championshipsand New England Outdoor Championship.

fielD hOCkeYCrowned Atlantic 10 Champions and made their 3rd NCAA appearance in four years alongwitha#13rankinginthefinalRPIpoll.

iCe hOCkeY—pOnD CluBWon 2012-13 Ledyard National Bank Classic Championship over Dartmouth College. Defeated #2 Boston College and #11 Boston University during the 2012-13 season.

fOOtBAll—100 YArD CluBCompleted first season competing in FBS football. Earned first FBS win against Akron on November 10, 2012.

Men’s lACrOsse—lAxBACkersRanked #1 in nation in 2012 for first time in program history going undefeated in regular season and winning CAA Championship.


WOMen’s lACrOsseHave won Atlantic 10 Championship for fourconsecutiveyears.In2012HeadCoachAngela McMahon was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year for the second time and sophomore Katie Ferris was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year.

WOMen’s rOWinGTook 3rd in 2012 Atlantic 10 championship and had senior Emily Boucher named to Academic All-Conference Team.

Men’s sOCCerWent undefeated in first three matches of 2012 season and had the male Fall Scholar-Athlete honoree.

WOMen’s sOCCerIn 2012 season earned fourth consecutiveAtlantic 10 Tournament berth.

sOftBAllWon Atlantic 10 Championship in 2012. Earned three NCAA statistics titles for 2012 and had two student-athletes named to the Easton All-America Team.

Men’s sWiMMinG & DiVinGTook 2nd place in the 2012-13 A10 Championship after six straight titles, and 11 in 12 years.

WOMen’s sWiMMinG & DiVinGTook 2nd place in 2012-13 Atlantic 10 Championship, their best finish in 6 years.

WOMen’s tennisSeeded #1 going into 2012 Atlantic 10 Tournament and had Coach Judy Dixon named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.

MichaelaStreitfield,Classof2013Rowing- “Row-ing at UMass gave me the opportunity to attend college, when otherwise it may not have been possible. Thank you for your generous donations that continue to open doors for student-athletes like me.”

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CAMPAIgN fOR uMASS ATHLETICS

The Campaign for UMass Athletics is underway and will have a lasting impact on our athletic programs. To date, we have secured over $12M million in private gifts and commitments to support the Champions Center, the Football Performance Center, Sortino Field, and the UMass Boathouse. The University’s commitment is strong, but only your support and that of Minutemen Nation will ensure the UMass Athletics Department meets the fundraising goals for these new, state of the art facilities.

UMassBoathouse$100KGoal• Thenewboathousefacilitywillfeature

three bays to store and maintain boats. At approximately 72’-by-80’, it will allow ample space for competition boats, practice boats and launches.

• Includedinthefacilitywillbeateamroom, showers, changing areas, and storage space for both training and competition equipment.

• Theopeningceremonyforthefacilitywill be held on September 8, 2013.

FootballPerformanceCenter&McGuirkStadiumPressBox$34.5MProject$8MGoalremainingforprivatesupport

• LocatedatthenorthendofMcGuirkStadium this 55,000sq.ft. facility will be home to all football operations.

• NewspaceforPress,Television,Radio,Coaches and Home and Visiting

Team Suites.

• Projectwillincludenewcoaches’offices,meeting rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, sports medicine, equipment and locker rooms.

• GroundbreakingApril26,2013.Scheduledcompletion Summer 2014.


ChampionsCenter-$28.5MProject,$8MGoalremainingforprivatesupport• Dedicated50,000sq.

ft. Basketball Practice Facility for Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

• Newcoaches’offices,meeting rooms, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, equipment and locker rooms.

• GroundbreakingApril26, 2013. Scheduled completion Fall 2014.

SortinoField$500KGoal• TheUMassSoftballComplexwasnamedSortinoFieldin

honor of longtime head coach Elaine Sortino, to recognize her distinguished career and dedication to both the UMass program and the sport of softball.

• Sortinoisthefourth-winningestactiveNCAAD1coachand has never had a losing season at UMass.

• Fundraisinggoalisanadditional$500,000tocontinueenhancements to the complex.

Tomakeagiftortolearnmore,pleasecontact:The Minutemen Club at 413-545-9652

CoachDerekKellogg,Men’sBasketball- “With the contributions from you, the generous members of the Minutemen Club, our long-time dream of a facility like the Champions Center is finally becoming a reality.”

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fOOTBALL TICkETS

One way to show your support of UMass Athletics is to purchase 2013 Football season tickets. These tickets at Gillette Stadium offer great entertainment for business or pleasure. Help us reach our goal of 15,000 tickets sold per game and support all of UMass Athletics through your purchase of Football season tickets.

fOOtBAll seAsOn tiCketsRenewalDeadline: April 19, 2013Prices: ClubLevel—$195.00(Includes$25donationtoMinutemenClub) Lower Level—$120.00 VIPParkingPass—AvailabletoallMinutemenClubMembersattheMinuteman Giving Level ($100) who also purchase Football season tickets

BAsketBAll/iCe hOCkeY seAsOn tiCketsPricing for the 2013-14 season tickets for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Men’s IceHockeywillbeavailableinJuly2013.

Mullins Center pArkinGDue to planned Champions Center construction, all parking at the Mullins Center will be modified. Donors and ticket holders will be notified of the new parking plans in September 2013.

CoachBobNewcomb,Women’sSwimming

andDiving“Your support allows us to

provide our student-athletes with the best

possible environment to remain at the top of the

Atlantic 10 and compete at the national level.”

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CAteGOrY

Legacy

Current year unrestricted, athletic scholarship, endowment, and/or capital giving

Current year “other”athleticgiving (i.e. non-cash, sport specific)

Number of consecutive years of Minutemen Club membership

Season Tickets Purchased

pOints

All existing priority points earned through December 31, 2011

5

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5

One (1) point per season ticket purchased in the tickets sports

DefinitiOn

This includes all previous priority points for season ticket purchases, donations and all bonus points

Five (5) points awarded for every $100 given to unrestricted, athletic scholarship, endowment, and/or capital projects. Points are cumulative and earned for life

One (1) point is awarded for every $100 to sport specific gift accounts directly or through related fundraising events. This includes donations made to the Court Club, Pond Club, 100 Yard Club, Laxbackers and other sport specific programs

Five (5) points are awarded for each year of consecutive membership to the Minutemen Club. Points are cumulative, but if a year of donating is skipped or falls below $25, this point category resets to zero (0)

One (1) point is awarded for each season ticket purchased in your name in Football, Men’sBasketball,Women’sBasketball,IceHockey, Softball and Men’s Lacrosse. Years of purchase will be determined based on data from the UMass athletic ticket office. Season ticket purchase points are cumulative, but if a year of purchasing season tickets is skipped, your season ticket holder priority points reset to zero (0)

uMASS PRIORITy POINT PROgRAMPriority point totals, along with your Minutemen Club giving level, help determine Minutemen Club benefits such as upgraded season ticket locations and parking, away game tickets and new season ticket requests.


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HowaregiftsmadetotheMinutemenClubused?Gifts made to the Minutemen Club support all 21 UMass athletic teams toward scholarship and operational support.

IsmycontributiontotheMinutemenClubtaxdeductible?Yes,theInternalRevenueServiceallowsafulldeduction on contributions where there is no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor, otherwise an 80% deduction is allowed when the benefit is received. Contact your financial advisor for detailed information.

Why is it important for Alumni, Parents,Friends,SeasonTicketHolders,andFansofUMassAthleticsto jointheMinutemenClubthroughacharitabledonation?For UMass to remain competitive and provide our student-athletes and coaches with scholarship support, operational costs and team travel expenses private support is absolutely critical.

How does my donation to the MinutemenClubaffectmyseasontickets?All seating and parking decisions are determined first by Minutemen Club Membership level and then by the amount of priority points held by members within each level. Therefore, the most significant determining factor in season ticket seating and parking locations is your Minutemen Club Membership level.

Icurrentlysupportasportspecificfund,willIreceiveMinutemenClubbenefitsifIcontinuetosupportthatsportspecificfund?Yes, you will receive the outlined benefits of the Minutemen Club if you continue to support a sport specific fund. Your membership level will be based on your total annual contribution to UMass Athletics.

Do my donations to sport specific fund(s)count towards my Minutemen Clubmembershiplevel?Yes, ALL donations to UMass Athletics are included when determining your Minutemen Club Membership Level. For example, a donor who contributes $500 to the Minutemen Club and makes an additional gift of $500 to the Court Club is recognized as an All-Conference member based on their overall $1000 contribution to UMass Athletics.

HowmanymembersarethereintheMinutemenClub?There are over 2,000 active Minutemen Club members.

WhocanjointheMinutemenClub?All UMass fans are encouraged to join the Minutemen Club.


Can IpayaMinutemenClubdonationininstallments?You can make monthly payments toward your Minutemen Club pledge. Equal monthly payments can be charged to your credit card on the 1st of each month. Please contact a Minutemen Club staff member to discuss payment plan options.

Isitpossibletochangemyseatlocation?You may make a request to move your seat location. All seat location requests are subject to availability and are fulfilled based on the priority point system.Ifyouwouldliketomakeaseatlocation request, please indicate this on your pledge form.

WherecanIpurchaseofficialMinutemenClubapparel?To purchase your official Minutemen Club apparel check out our NEW fan shop website at: www.theminutemenclub.skorfanshop.com

April19,2013 2013MinutemenClubPledgeDeadline

2013FootballSeasonTicketRenewalDeadline

PriorityPointsRunforFootball

May2013 2ndQuarterMinutemenClubSolicitations*

June3,2013 MinutemenClubGolfInvitational

July1,2013 PriorityPointsRun

August15,2013 3rdQuarterMinutemenClubSolicitation*

September2013 BasketballandHockeySeasonTicketRenewalDeadline

September15,2013 4thQuarterMinutemenClubSolicitation*

PriorityPointsRunforMen’sBasketballand Hockeyseasonticketseatassignments

*QuarterlysolicitationsareonlydistributedtoMinutemenClubmemberswhohavenotyetmadetheirpledgefor2013

Makeyourgiftorpledge to theMinutemenClub today to showyour supportofUMassAthletics!You’llstartreceivingtheexclusivebenefitsofmembershiprightawayandpaymentisnotdueuntilDecember31,2013!!

The sooneryou secureyourgiftorpledge, thebetteropportunityyouaffordUMassAthletics toproperly plan for the distribution of funds to our deserving student-athletes. Please note theimportantdatesabovetobesureyouaremakingthemostofyourMinutemenClubmembership.BecomeacriticalpartoftheRiseofMinutemenNationandmakeyourgiftorpledgetoday!

RockoDeLucaAssociate Athletic Director – Director of [email protected]

GarrettWallerAssistant Athletic Director for Major [email protected]

KatieCroweWoodAssociate Director for Athletic [email protected]

JasonGermainAssistant Director for Athletic [email protected]

JeffBohneOffice Operations Manager UMass Athletic [email protected]

JulieSarsynskiAssistant to AD & Associate AD/Director of [email protected]

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