ATHLETIC FUND

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APRIL 2016

“THANK YOU” FROM THE BRUINS

Alex Musselman Senior • Women’s Water Polo “My experience as a UCLA student-athlete has surpassed all my expectations. The education I have received, the friends I have met, and the memories in and out of the pool will be with me forever and have helped me grow into a better version of myself. I am forever grateful to the donors who have given my fellow Bruins and me the opportunity of a lifetime."

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BENEFIT OF THE MONTH WAF Appreciation Day – April 23, 2016 All Wooden Athletic Fund members are invited to join us for our 4th Annual Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day event, which will be held on Saturday, April 23, before and during the UCLA Football Spring Showcase presented by Toyota, at Drake Stadium. We hold this annual event as an opportunity to thank each of our donors for their generous and continued support of UCLA Athletics by providing a fun, welcoming, Bruin atmosphere. There will be many giveaway opportunities throughout the event for unique UCLA Athletics apparel and memorabilia, a live band, and complimentary food and beverages catered by San Pedro Brewing Company. Children and adults alike will have the opportunity to pose in our photo booth and meet student-athletes from a wide variety of our intercollegiate athletics teams. Gates open for this fun-filled event at 10:30am, and will be held before and during the 2016 UCLA Football Spring Showcase presented by Toyota, which kicks off at 11:30am. The WAF Appreciation Day event is free to ALL Wooden Athletic Fund donors, but please note that to gain access you must have a 2016 UCLA Football Spring Showcase ticket ($10 each for advance purchase.) If you are not a current Wooden Athletic Fund member and would like to join WAF to receive an invitation to attend this event, please call 310-206-3302, email [email protected], or visit www.woodenathleticfund.com.

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WAY OF GIVING

Courtesy Car Program In this competitive age of college athletics, the Courtesy Vehicle Program has become a necessity for every NCAA Division I athletic program. It is comprised of car dealers who generously provide courtesy cars to coaches and top administrators of the Athletics Department. The program is an important part in attracting and retaining quality coaches and athletics personnel by providing a personal benefit for them. In order to attract the very best coaches and administrators, it is important to be able to offer them the use of a courtesy vehicle. Car dealers who provide courtesy vehicles to the Athletic Department are offered a range of benefits through UCLA's Courtesy Vehicle Program, including recognition in UCLA Football and Men’s Basketball game programs, travel with the UCLA Football team to an away football game, priority for football and men’s basketball season tickets, an invitation to sit in the Athletics Department’s suite in Donahue Pavilion for a home game at the Rose Bowl, as well as complimentary admission to all UCLA Olympic Sports home games.

If you would like more information regarding the UCLA Athletics Courtesy Vehicle Program, please contact Alicia Junker at 310-206-5128 or [email protected].

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BRUINS 360°

In November, 2014, UCLA announced that it was naming a series of recreation and athletics facilities in honor of Jackie Robinson, the legendary four-sport Bruin star who went on to break the color barrier in Major League baseball and earn a place in the Hall of Fame.

In the official naming ceremony on the Drake Stadium concourse in November, 2014, 22 facilities were named the Jackie Robinson Athletics and Recreation Complex. These facilities include: Acosta Athletic Training Complex, Bruin Fitness Center, Elvin C. “Ducky” Drake Track & Field Stadium, Easton Stadium, Gifford Golf Practice Facility, Hitch Outdoor Basketball Courts, UCLA Intramural Playing Fields, Jackie Robinson Stadium, J.D. Morgan Athletics Center, John Wooden Center, Kinross Recreation Center, Los Angeles Tennis Center, UCLA Marina Aquatics Center, North Athletic Field, North Pool, Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion, South Pool, Spauld- ing Field, Spieker Aquatics Center, Student Activities Center, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and Sycamore Tennis Courts. At each entry point to these 22 facilities there is an in-ground number 42 to remind all of us of Robinson’s courage in the face of adversity. The new Bruins 360° is a way to experience the Jackie Robinson Athletics and Recreation Complex virtually. By taking this virtual tour, you will be able to experience and “walk” the entirety of the campus online. This tool provides you with views of UCLA’s athletic venues that make up this newly-named complex, as well as digital walk-throughs, photo galleries, and more. Naming opportunities remain available for donors at all venues within the Jackie Robinson Athletics and Recreation Complex. For more information about these naming opportunities, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].

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EVENT RECAP

Jackie Robinson Monument Unveiling – March 5, 2016

On Saturday, March 5th, Bruin Walk, the main thoroughfare of UCLA campus, was host to the final piece of UCLA’s campus-wide recognition of one of its most important and influential figures. Made possible by the generosity of Casey Wasserman and the Wasserman Foundation, the final piece — a large plaque featuring the number 42, was unveiled to celebrate the life and achievements of the late Bruin alumnus, Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Robinson, wearing the number 42, changed the world when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947. But before Robinson’s enormous impact on MLB, he was a four-sport star at UCLA, lettering not only in baseball, but in football, basketball, and track and field. The new plaque, situated outside the John R. Wooden Recreation Center not too far from a life-sized statue of Coach Wooden, honors Robinson for his collegiate and universal achievements. UCLA Deans, Provosts, and other dignitaries were invited to the unveiling event, as were Wooden Athletic Fund donors at the Coaches Roundtable, Bruin Legends, Director’s Circle, and John R. Wooden Benefactor levels. With Jackie’s widow, Rachel looking on, speakers Chancellor Block, Jackie’s niece Kathy Robinson Young, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Janina Montero, Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero, and alumnus Casey Wasserman, spoke to the good-sized crowd. All expressed their admiration for the man whose name is now synonymous with equality, dignity, courage and perseverance. In 2014, UCLA officially named 22 athletic facilities the “Jackie Robinson Athletic and Recreation Complex.” Each of the 22 facilities has, at its entry point, a bronze number 42. It was also announced that in Robinson’s honor, no Bruin in any sport would wear the number 42 ever again. This newly-unveiled plaque and monument now ties in the bronze number 42 that greets visitors at the 22 entry points on UCLA’s campus.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Bruins at the Beach

BRUINS AT THE BEACH HAS A NEW DATE: JUNE 4, 2016

On June 4, 2016, UCLA Athletics will be back in Orange County to host its annual Bruins at the Beach event at the Strand in Dana Point, to benefit our 700 student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. This exclusive event, limited to 150 guests, is an opportunity for passionate UCLA alumni, friends and fans to spend an elegant, intimate evening in Orange County with UCLA Head Football Coach Jim Mora, UCLA Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Alford, many other UCLA head coaches as well as distinguished UCLA legends. The evening will feature a sunset toast at the beautiful beach setting, gourmet food and drink selections, live music and entertainment, an extensive silent auction with many one-of-a-kind items, and much more. For more information about this event and sponsorship opportunities, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].

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GET TO KNOW YOUR WAF STAFF!

Brian Smith Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

What is your favorite college sport to follow? All of them, but love the gridiron and the hardwood. What is your favorite pro sport to follow? Baseball…Go Giants! What is your favorite sport to play? Pre-50: Basketball and Volleyball; Post-50: Softball and Golf. Since you began working at UCLA, what sport have you gotten to like that you never thought you would like? Aggressive Driving. And I’m not talking golf! What is your favorite kind of music? Favorite group, band, or musician? Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dave Matthews Band. Where would you like to travel to that you’ve never been to before? Augusta, Georgia for “The Masters.” Cat person or dog person? Both, but I own a cat named Mac, short for McCovey! What was your high school mascot? Frontenac Falcons – Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Unique fact about yourself? I lived in London, England and attended 6th grade there.

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UCLA ATHLETICS’ COMPLIANCE CORNER

Student-athletes and the Sale of Apparel & Awards NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from selling or exchanging their awards, apparel, and equipment for anything of value. Please do not attempt to purchase any items from current UCLA student-athletes as such a payment would result in an impermissible extra benefit under NCAA rules. What items are considered apparel? Apparel is any clothing item issued to student-athletes by the UCLA Athletic Department, the NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, or by any tournament or event organizers. Apparel includes game uniforms, practice shirts and shorts, shoes, swimwear, sweatshirts and sweat/track suits, hats, as well as clothes issued for team travel or summer workouts. What is considered an award? An award is anything given to a student-athlete for annual or special event participation such as a year-end team banquet or scholar-athlete dinner, bowl game awards as well as conference championship or NCAA tournament awards. Some examples of awards include trophies or plaques, letter jackets, rings, watches or other types of jewelry, clothing, electronics items such as headphones or video games, and gift cards or any other gift items. Your understanding and cooperation is truly appreciated. Please contact the UCLA Athletics Compliance Office with any questions you may have. Our Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Dan Goldberg, is available for such inquiries and can be reached directly at (310) 794-8813 or [email protected]. Follow UCLA Compliance on Twitter at @UCLACompliance

NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS

The generous Wooden Athletic Fund donors listed below have increased their giving at least one giving level since March 1st and thereby “Become a Champion” for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their generous support.

Jennifer and John Ahn - Irvine, CA Diane L. Masuda - North Hollywood, CA Spencer D. Aungst - Los Angeles, CA Betty and Wendell P. Monello - Woodland Hills, CA Denise and Richard Baker - Glendora, CA Eleanor and William J. Morison - San Clemente, CA Lori and Thomas L. Beiseker - Upland, CA Marianne and Michael M. Murphy - La Canada, CA Rhonda and Warren P. Christensen - Studio City, CA Joel Ortiz - Corona, CA Angel L. Coleman - Riverside, CA Philip J. Palomino - Yorba Linda, CA Amy and Andrew Dawson - Santa Ana, CA Nora and Jose L. Penalosa - Scottsdale, AZ Howard Edelman - Los Angeles, CA Patricia and Michael E. Phelps - Encino, CA David A. Gershwin - Valley Village, CA Eileen and Dana L. Roth - Pasadena, CA Keira A. Goerl - Moreno Valley, CA Mary and Joseph A. Syiek - Huntington Beach, CA Judith D. Hayward - Redondo Beach, CA Kazue and Randolph Tewell - Villa Park, CA Nancy and Ken S. Honbo - Tarzana, CA Gregory G. Turk - Phoenix, AZ Jane and Carl T. Johnson - Fountain Valley, CA Lenette and Steve Wardinski - Santa Ana, CA Dianne and Tauno T. Kartiala - Granada Hills, CA Christine and Robert J. Wedemeyer - La Crescenta, CA Jackie and Robert E. Koplin - North Hollywood, CA Lisa Ishizaki Wehrly and David Wehrly Philip Lapolt - Sherman Oaks, CA - Redondo Beach, CA Bonnie and William A. Larson May and Richard S. Ziman - Los Angeles, CA - Rolling Hills Estates, CA Ann and Alan M. Zneimer - Danville, CA

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WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND NEW MEMBER UPDATE

The following individuals listed below have recently joined the Wooden Athletic Fund and/or Bruin Varsity Club for the first time as part of our 8CLAP for 8K initiative to increase our annual fund from 5,313 to 8,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a difference in our ability for success.

Eugene B. Acosta - Van Nuys, CA Jill and Adam J. Kipnis - Northridge, CA James Agepogu - Van Nuys, CA Dena J. Kravitz - Beverly Hills, CA Earl Allen - Palmdale, CA Jason D. Kravitz - Los Angeles, CA Claudia S. Allen - Simi Valley, CA Karen M. Krishfield - Playa Del Rey, CA Mark A. Arban - Irvine, CA Dorothy and Roger Landis - Laguna Woods, CA Michael Ascencio - Valencia, CA Jason Letendre - Santa Barbara, CA Toby Bachenheimer - Encino, CA Marla and David M. Lloyd - Woodland Hills, CA Douglas R. Bayerd - Manhattan Beach, CA Antonio V. Lopez - Newport Beach, CA John Benedict - Simi Valley, CA Alyssa M. Lorenzini - Lancaster, CA Patricia and Lee Jay Berman - Marina del Rey, CA Sharon and Perry E. Maguire - Porter Ranch, CA Victoria E. Boegh - West Hollywood, CA John G. Markoff - Beverly Hills, CA Doreen N. Bolten - Playa Del Rey, CA Stephanie Martinez - Montebello, CA Troy R. Bosch - Hawthorne, CA Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Corporate Headquarters Alexander Bristol - Reseda, CA - New York, NY Irene Carrasco - Rancho Cucamonga, CA Mica K. Miyamoto - La Canada, CA Baldomero G. Casillas - Los Angeles, CA Jorge A. Montes - South Gate, CA Evelyn Castellanos - Bell, CA Margaret and Nicholas R. Montgomery - Costa Mesa, CA Justine M. Catanese - Chino, CA Miriam and Steven D. Munter - Valencia, CA Jesse L. Chavarin - Downey, CA Anna and Wayne S. Murray - Lake Arrowhead, CA CMW Nutrition - Corona, CA Eileen Nehira - Simi Valley, CA Linda and Keith D. Cunningham - Torrance, CA Marc D. Nickel - San Francisco, CA Janet De Leon - Tarzana, CA Jim Pallach - Huntington Beach, CA Daniel Diamond - Santa Clarita, CA Nancy and Michael E. Pappas - Manhattan Beach, CA Elaine and Tom J. Dorlis - Bakersfield, CA James B. Parker - Hemet, CA Michael J. Downer - Pacific Palisades, CA Dina S. Pena Kevin Engle - Los Angeles, CA John Polanskey - Oxnard, CA Daniella R. Escobedo - Carson, CA Trevor Rabone - Fontana, CA Marcus R. Fairly - Encino, CA Evelina Rayas - Sylmar, CA Susan and Damon Feldmeth - Pasadena, CA Loretta and Thomas Rigali - Oak View, CA Antonio M. Flores - Springfield, OR Calvin R. Rossi Jane and Perry R. Fredgant - Agoura Hills, CA Timothy J. Sands - Sherman Oaks, CA David C. Gatzke and Anthony Winney Colleen and Lance A. Selfridge - Los Angeles, CA - San Diego, CA Robert E. Shannon - Long Beach, CA Arlene Getz - Sherman Oaks, CA Jeffrey F. Sklan - Beverly Hills, CA Constance and David Giguere Christine Snapp - Placentia, CA - Rolling Hills Estates, CA Gene and Ronald R. Steele - Playa Del Rey, CA Barbara and Robert M. Goodson Adrian Stewart - Houston, TX - Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Samuel R. Stratton - Los Angeles, CA Cathi and Jeff Hamen - Mission Viejo, CA Linda and Judd T. Swarzman - Encino, CA Erica and Gary Henson - Saugus, CA David Tafoya - Whittier, CA Phyllis W. Herring - Irvine, CA Isabel and Eugene Tautimes - Burbank, CA Brent L. Holaday - Simi Valley, CA Shezad H. Thakor - Torrance, CA Helen and Michael M. Horn - Wrightwood, CA Jeffrey P. Travis - Bakersfield, CA Steve T. Hsiang - Arcadia, CA Susan F. Tuller - Los Angeles, CA Jun Isobe - Torrance, CA Thomas Vanettes - Covina, CA Ramces Jimenez - Valley Glen, CA Martin Villa - Lake Elsinore, CA Justin M. Jones - Los Angeles, CA Joe Viola - Hesperia, CA Brian J. Jurczak - Los Angeles, CA T. Wayne Warren - Redlands, CA Masataka Kanazawa - Whittier, CA Joy and Charles M. Williams - Pasadena, CA Joe Kanner - Glendale, CA Elaine and Ralf H. Woebken - Orange, CA Barbara and Danny B. Kaplan - North Hills, CA Barbara and Christopher R. Wood - Pasadena, CA Daniel Y. Kim - Oak Park, CA Valerie K. Zin - Corona, CA

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