2018-19 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE CHAMPIONS GIVE HERE Our student-athletes are united in the goal to achieve at the highest level possible in the classroom, in the community and in competition. That is The Gold Standard for Pitt Athletics. Heather Lyke | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

2 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE A MESSAGE FROM HEATHER LYKE | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Dear Panthers, Thank you for taking the time to learn more represents our united goal of helping Pitt’s Gifts to the Panther Club directly help fund about supporting Pitt Athletics. Whether 475 student-athletes and 375 band and spirt scholarships, capital projects, and the you are a longtime Panther Club member squad members achieve at the highest level individual needs of each of our 19 Division or new to the team, you play a vital role in possible in the classroom, in the community, I varsity sports, the Pitt Band, and Spirit providing Pitt student-athletes the resources and in competition. Fulfilling this mission Squads. Every gift is an investment in our necessary to achieve excellence. is at the core of our daily actions and your pursuit of The Gold Standard. The University of Pittsburgh has a rich philanthropic support of the Panther Club Once again, thank you for all that you do for history of athletic achievements and allows us to achieve this goal. Pitt Athletics. You make the University of championships. In our pursuit to add to our Nothing great is ever achieved alone. Helping Pittsburgh the special place that it is! history, we are always striving for a higher our student-athletes achieve The Gold Hail to Pitt! ground – I like to refer to it as “The Gold Standard will not be possible without the Standard.” The words that represent each collective support of Panther Club members letter in The Gold Standard were chosen like you! Every gift is an investment in our by student-athletes. The Gold Standard pursuit of comprehensive excellence. Heather Lyke DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 3 CHAMPIONSHIP GIVING Sports Specific Championship Funds | The Sport Specific Please note, gifts toward Athletics Facility Projects cannot be used Championship Funds directly impact the specific sports toward Scholarship Seating or Parking Membership Fees. program(s) that mean the most to you. Gifts to these funds Endowed Scholarships | Endowing a Scholarship provides directly support each team’s specific, immediate needs and educational support for a student-athlete in perpetuity. Athletics allows them to continue their pursuit of comprehensive endowed scholarship opportunities start at $150,000 and can excellence. Please note, gifts to Sport Specific Championship be utilized for a scholarship in the sport of your choice. Please Funds cannot be used toward Scholarship Seating or Parking note, gifts toward Endowed Scholarships cannot be used toward Membership Fees. Scholarship Seating or Parking Membership Fees. Immediate Impact Fund | The Immediate Impact Fund is a vital Planned Giving | Show your Pitt pride by including Pitt Athletics in component of the student-athlete experience at Pitt. Gifts to your estate planning through a bequest, or designate Pitt athletics this fund will help ensure Pitt student-athletes are provided with as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, charitable gift annuity, the resources that are essential for a world class academic and or charitable lead trust. Please note, Planned Giving gifts cannot athletic experience at the University of Pittsburgh. This fund be used toward Scholarship Seating or Parking Membership Fees. helps support athletic, academic, and personal development opportunities for our student-athletes, and helps them achieve excellence in the classroom and in competition. Please note, gifts to the Immediate Impact Fund cannot be used toward Scholarship MAJOR GIFTS Seating or Parking Membership Fees. While all gifts are greatly appreciated, the University of Pittsburgh recognizes gifts of $100,000 or more as a Major Gift. These gifts have Athletics Championship Fund | The Athletics Championship Fund a significant, long-term impact on the success of Pitt Athletics, and are provides support to the most immediate need among our 19 sports eligible to be paid over a period of up to 5 years. For more information programs as identified by the Director of Athletics. Please note, regarding giving at a higher capacity, please contact the Panther Club offices at (412) 648-8889. gifts to the Athletics Championship Fund cannot be used toward Scholarship Seating or Parking Membership Fees. Athletics Facility Project Gifts | Gifts to Athletics Facility Projects The support of our donors is vital to this University’s continuing success. My teammates and I feel as help fund crucial facility enhancements that allow our teams to though the individuals in the Panther Club are just like members of our own team. Their contribution remain competitive in the ACC and compete at a championship level. enables all of us to reach our goals and make sure we have all that we need to do just that. We truly Facility enhancements are key components in proper training and appreciate their support. recruiting the best student-athletes to the University of Pittsburgh. Alecia Petrikis | GYMNASTICS | SOPHOMORE | GROVE CITY, PA

4 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP GIVING BENEFITS

2018-19 BENEFITS THE GOLD STANDARD NATIONAL CHAMPION ACC CHAMPION COASTAL CHAMPION SCRIPT BLUE AND GOLD PANTHER (BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANNUALLY) $25,000+ $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,500-$2,999 $500-$1,499 $50-$499 Membership Packet Panthers Team Store, The Pitt Shop and The University Store on Fifth Discount (15%) online and in-store Invitation to Pitt Hall of Fame Dinner* Invitation to Pitt Football Kick-off Luncheon* Invitation to Panther Club post-season events Recognition in Honor Roll of Donors at pittpantherclub.com Recognition in the University of Pittsburgh’s Chancellor’s Circle (at $1,000/year+) Pitt Script Championship Item Certificate Invitation to additional Panther Club Events Priority for away contests and post-season athletic events (based on availability) Invitation for two to the Pitt Playbook Trip* Invitation for two to the Panther’s Choice Awards Pitt Football and Men’s Basketball Media Guides VIP Pitt Athletics Experience

*Indicates an invitation to an event or activity that requires paid attendance fees The Panther Club’s support allows Pitt’s athletic department to further develop and improve, which helps to enrich the experience of all those who attend or support this university. Additionally, it provides Panther Club Scholarship Seating and Parking Membership Fees, amazing opportunities for athletes across the United States and even the world to represent Pitt and along with Varsity Letter Club continue to uphold The Gold Standard. payments, do not count toward Chinaze Ndee | VOLLEYBALL | SOPHOMORE | JERSEY VILLAGE, TX Championship Giving benefits.

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Season tickets and Panther Club Scholarship parking that require what Seating Membership Fees NEW FOR THE UPCOMING 2019-20 SEASON was formerly known as are not tax deductible, but As previously announced, the “umbrella” a Panther Club gift will these fees will still allow purchasing model that covered Pitt Football and now be referred to as members to receive priority Men’s and Women’s Basketball is being removed. Panther Club Scholarship points and benefits as outlined Moving forward, the purchase of season tickets Seating Membership in our Scholarship Seating will require Panther Club members to pay the Fees. It is important to Membership benefit chart. The Scholarship Seating and Parking Membership note that these fees are more points you accrue, the Fees associated with each sport’s season tickets. used to offset the annual more you improve your Panther Beginning with 2019-20 season ticket renewals, all scholarship needs and Club ranking. This is important fees associated with season ticket and/or parking academic related expenses to note because the Panther will be required to be renewed at the same time of our student-athletes. Club aims to equitably serve its that you renew your season tickets. This will ensure members.Thus, a priority point that the membership fee is paid in full prior to the system is used to determine renewal deadline, thus, creating a more streamlined rankings for season ticket process for the season ticket holder. Membership assignments, away and post- fees and season ticket costs can be paid via a season game ticket distribution, payment plan through the ticket office rather than parking pass assignments, and paying in one lump sum. The payment plan must be other special events. paid off prior to the June 20th deadline.

6 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE Being a student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh is an honor. It’s something I’ll carry with me the rest of my life. My experience at Pitt has been truly unbelievable. The support of the Panther Club is such a blessing because it gives student-athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level of their sports while having a tremendous opportunity to have a great career outside of athletics as well.

Darrin Hall | FOOTBALL | SENIOR | YOUNGSTOWN, OH

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RAMP 527 524 523 522 521 520 526 525 519 PITT FOOTBALL 518 2019 FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC 011 010 009 008 007 006 005 004 ESCALATORS SEATING MEMBERSHIP FEES 012 NC RAMP NC 003 013 NC CLUB LOCATIONS MEMBERSHIP 224 223 221 220 002 NC 226 225 219 014 218 NC Club Sideline $500 001 528 440 NC 227 015 125 120 439 441 127 217 517 Club Corners $250 442 336 438 228 335 529 443 337 128 124 123 122 121 119 334 437 516 North Club $250 444 338 229 118 333 436 445 216 435 339 129 126 332 530 446 117 434 515 PNC Champions Club $125 340 116 331 447 230 215 433 448 341 330 130 115 432 449 329 531 342 431 Game 450 231 328 514 343 PITTSBURGH 214 430 Day LOWER LEVEL LOCATIONS MEMBERSHIP 451 131 327 452 344 114 429 Sales 532 453 345 326 428 Panther Gold $100 232 213 513 454 346 132 113 325 427 455 324 426 Panther Blue $75 456 347 533 348 233 212 323 425 512 457 133 322 Panther Red $50 458 349 112 424 321 423 459 350 VISITOR Sideline $25 534 460 234 134 111 211 320 422 511 351 319 421 End Zone $0 UPPER 352 318 420 UPPER LEVEL 535 353 235 135 HOME 110 210 317 419 510 LEVEL WEST 354 316 418 EAST 355 417 136 109 315 UPPER LEVEL LOCATIONS MEMBERSHIP 536 356 236 209 314 416 509 357 313 415 Panther Gold $100 X 137 108 414

O 358 312

237 208 413

B 508

537 359 311

412 S Panther Blue $75 PANTHERS 360 107 310

S 138 411

E 207 309 Panther Red $50 361 238 410

538 R 362 308 507 P 409 139 106 Sideline $0 363 307 408 239 102 206 306 364 407 506 539 140 FC1 305 Corners $0 365 FC2 FC3 FC4 FC5101 105 406 366 141 205 304 405 240 104 303 367 103 404 505

End Zone $0 540 142 302 403 50

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*Cost of season ticket is 369 1 1 541 1 1 401 Guest required in addition to 147 Entrance Scholarship Seating fees. WEST RAMP/ EAST RAMP/ WEST EAST **These Scholarship Seating ESCALATORS SCOREBOARD ESCALATORS fees will remain the same for the 2019 season. Game Day Will Call 8 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP PARKING INFORMATION

PARKING LOT 2018 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP 2019 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP PARKING LOT 2018 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP 2019 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP PARKING LOT 2018 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP 2019 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP PARKING LOT 2018 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP 2019 REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) PAYMENT (PER PASS) Gold 1A $1000 $500 Gold 1 Garage $250 $150 Clark East $100 $100 Blue 7J $100 $100 Gold 1B $1000 $250 Red 6 $100 $100 Red 7D $100 $100 Federal Street Lot $100 $100 Gold 2 $500 $250 Red 7A $100 $100 Green 22 $100 $100 Red 5 Garage $100 $100 Gold 4 $250 $150 Red 7B $100 $100 Green 23 $100 $100 Blue 10 Garage $0 $0 Red 5A $250 $150 Red 7C $100 $100 Blue 7G $100 $100 Nova Place Garage $0 $0

Being on scholarship as a football player at the University of Pittsburgh is a dream come true and an opportunity that I don’t take lightly. It’s an honor to play for something bigger than myself. I take pride in representing my school and this football program with integrity. I’m thankful for everything the Panther Club does to put student-athletes in a position to be successful at Pitt. Qadree Ollison | FOOTBALL | RS SENIOR | NIAGARA FALLS, NY *These Fees are being reduced from the 2018 season. The cost of parking passes is in addition to the Scholarship Parking Fees. Accessible parking options are available.

WWW.PITTPANTHERCLUB.COM | @PITT_PC 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 9 I am extremely appreciative of the opportunity to be a part of the University of Pittsburgh. This is a great school and I am blessed to be here. It is an honor to have a scholarship at Pitt and I am thankful for the many people who have helped make this happen for me. Peace Ilegomah MEN’S BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

10 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PITT MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP SEATING MEMBERSHIP LOWER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Courtside Club** $3,200 VIP Courtside $3,000 Club $1,000 Platinum Club** $500 Champions Club** $250 Corners $150 End Zone $150

UPPER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Loge $500

Sideline $50 C Concourse Corners $25 End Zone $0 *Cost of season tickets is in addition to Scholarship Seating Fees. **These fees will remain the same for the 2019-20 season.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2019-20 SEASON Prior to the 2019-20 season, there will be a reseating of the Petersen Events Center based on priority points ranking and Panthers Ticket Office season ticket holder status.

WWW.PITTPANTHERCLUB.COM | @PITT_PC 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 11 Club Seats | Club Seats provide some of the best seat locations within the Petersen Events Center. Located in the lower level, along both sidelines of the court, these seats provide an optimal viewing PITT PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS experience. Club Seats allow access to the spacious Campus View Club that is located within FOOTBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL the club level of the Petersen Event Center. PNC Champions Club | The PNC Champions Club is located close to ground Champions Club | The Champions Club provides a level in the south end zone and allows club members to get an up-close private seating section that is located on the club look at the Pitt Football team as they enter the field from the home tunnel. level with direct sliding-door access to the Campus Equipped with a full bar and various dining options, the PNC Champions Club View Club. Champions Club seats includes free food has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. options. This seating area features spacious padded seats for a comfortable experience while viewing the North Club | North Club offers a site line that is hard to match. This game from an excellent location. comfortable and private club overlooks Heinz Field and faces towards Club Suite | Located on the club level of the Platinum Club | The Platinum Club features a private the spectacular backdrop of the Allegheny River, coupled with Petersen Events Center, the Club Suites provide seating section and club found along the sideline both a premier comfort and viewing perspective downtown Pittsburgh. on the club level of the Petersen Events Center. as well as an incredible vantage point of the court. The Platinum Club is catered with food and drinks Club Suites include 12 season tickets, with options UPMC and Hyundai Club | These exclusive, (including alcohol) for each game. climate-controlled clubs offer delicious food to purchase additional standing room tickets on a options and a wide variety of drink selections. Courtside Club | The Courtside Club seats offer a per-game basis. unique in-the-game style of viewing. These seats are With the seating sections located along the VIP Courtside | These seats are as close to the game located on the event level, directly behind the scorer’s east and west sidelines, these club tickets as you can get. The padded courtside seats are just offer some of the best viewing locations at table. Right behind these premiere seats is the exclusive Courtside Club. feet away from boundary line. VIP Courtside tickets Heinz Field. include access to the Campus View Club located on Loge Suites | The Loge Suites provide ticket holders the event level of the Petersen Event Center. Suites | Suites at Heinz Field are nothing short of premium from both with a premier experience of Pitt Basketball. Located Courtside Suites | Located on the event level of the a comfort and viewing experience. The suites offer a private, climate- on the loge level of the Petersen Events Center, these Petersen Event Center, these seats are just feet away controlled space to host and entertain guests. Along with the suite are seats provide a premier experience from both a from the game action. Courtside Club Suites include options for personally catered food and beverages. comfort and viewing perspective. Loge Suites include 16 season tickets, with options to purchase additional 12 season tickets, with options to purchase additional Suite Tents | Suite Tents are located above the North Club and are outdoors standing room tickets on a per-game basis. standing room tickets on a per-game basis. in the beautiful Pittsburgh fall weather with tent coverage. Just like an indoor suite, this private space includes food and beverage catering options. For premium seat options and availability, contact Davis Hendrickson Phone: 412-419-7009 | Email: [email protected] 12 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE The Panther Club’s SCHOLARSHIP SEATING BENEFITS support makes a Priority Points are cumulative. They are used to determine your Panther Club remarkable difference SCHOLARSHIP SEATING PRIORITY member rank which is used to assign tickets and parking. The University of POINTS SYSTEM Pittsburgh operates on a fiscal year, July 1st-June 30. in the lives of every student-athlete ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT SEASON TICKET HOLDERS UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AFFILIATION at the University Each Affiliation - Varsity letterwinner at 1 POINT Each $50 payment to Panther Club Scholarship Seating Membership. 2 POINTS 10 POINTS the University of Pittsburgh Oakland of Pittsburgh. Each year of purchasing football, men’s (main) campus. Faculty/Staff and Alumni (one time only, and may Their contributions Each consecutive year of membership in the Panther Club. Points basketball, or women’s basketball only be applied once per account, even if multiple donors on 10 POINTS for consecutive years of membership reset to 0 if any year Panther season tickets. (FB and MBB since 1972, the same account are former letterwinners, current staff/faculty and investment Club Scholarship Seating Membership is not renewed by the established deadline. WBB since 2005) members, and/or alumni). helps ensure that every P A N T H E R S* current and future Pitt PANTHER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP SEATING BENEFITS $25,000+ $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $1,500 $500 $50 $25 Support the Education of a student-athlete student has the tools to Membership Packet (Membership Card + Decal Sticker) accomplish their goals and The Pitt Stop and the University Store on Fifth Discount (15% online and in-store) Priority Point accumulation aid their quest to become ACC Championship and Bowl Game Ticket Priority (Football)* champions on and off Post-Season Tournament Ticket Requests (Men’s Basketball)* the field! Season Parking Pass Opportunity (FB and MBB)* Premium Seating and special ticket opportunities for Football and Basketball season tickets* Invitation to Hall of Fame Dinner** Alexis Solak Invitation to Kick off Luncheon/Dinner** SOFTBALL | SENIOR | WOODRIDGE, IL Invitation to National Letter of Intent Event (RSVP Required) Invitation to Panther Club post-season donor events *Tickets and Parking allocation based on Invitation to the 2018 Pitt Premiere Party availability and Scholarship Seating Priority. Invitation to the 2018 Party in the Paint (Must be MBB STH) **Ticketed event, per person cost to attend. Certificate for Pitt Script Item Season ticket and Scholarship Seating/ All Sports Pass (Admission for 2 to general admission sports) Parking Membership Fees are non- refundable. Scholarship Seating Fees are not Invitation for 2 to the 2019 Panthers’ Choice Awards tax deductible under IRS code. Benefits are Football and Men’s Basketball Media Guides subject to change. VIP Pitt Athletics Experience *S level is students only.

WWW.PITTPANTHERCLUB.COM | @PITT_PC 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 13 CATCHING THE COMPETITION Pitt currently ranks 14th out of the 15 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) members in annual fund support for intercollegiate athletics. The chart below is based on the most recent resources necessary for success. Pitt currently has over comprehensive report on fundraising totals for all ACC 300,000 living alumni and the third largest enrollment members’ annual fund. The data is based on totals in the ACC. This presents an incredible opportunity for reported by each institution based on the 2016-17 donors to get involved and help close the fundraising academic year. gap in the ACC. In order to do this, we need donors like Our goal is to be a leader in the ACC and compete for you! Your support of the Panther Club has a significant championships every year. In order to do this, we must impact on all of Pitt’s 19 athletic programs and allows our provide our coaches and student-athletes with the student-athletes to maximize their potential at Pitt. ACC FUNDRAISING SUMMARY The Panther Club’s support has been a crucial component for me in my time at the University of Pittsburgh. Their hard work and dedication has allowed me to be in a position to be successful both on and off

the field. Chris Gomez | BASEBALL | SOPHOMORE | MIAMI, FL

14 2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE The University of Pittsburgh has provided me with so many great opportunities on and off the mat, and wouldn’t be made possible without the support of the Panther Club. The University of Pittsburgh has become my home away from Taleb Rahmani WRESTLING | RS JUNIOR | MARYSVILLE, OH home. It is filled with people that are constantly supporting us on and off the courts. I had the ability to study abroad in London this summer and it was an incredible experience that The University of would not have been possible Pittsburgh is unlike any WAYS TO GIVE CASH GIFTS without the help from Pitt and other institution. There is the Panther Club. constant support for us to Gifts may be made to the Panther Club through cash, checks (made out to the University of Natsumi Okamoto achieve in the classroom, Pittsburgh), and credit cards. TENNIS | JUNIOR | TOKYO, JAPAN on the field, and in life. The Panther Club is the MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENTS OF SUPPORT Commitments can be pledged and paid over a ORGANIZATIONAL backbone to these great period of up to five years to a Championship INFORMATION experiences and I’m Giving Opportunity or Fund. beyond grateful for them FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO JOIN THE PANTHER CLUB: and this University. APPRECIATED ASSETS Payments may also be made from wealth Javi Perez management funds, donor advised funds and www.pittpantherclub.com MEN’S SOCCER family foundations payable to the University (412) 648-8889 SENIOR of Pittsburgh. VALENCIA, SPAIN @Pitt_PC

2018-19 PITT PANTHER CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 15 University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics Panther Club P.O. Box 7436 Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0436 CHAMPIONS GIVE HERE