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OCTOBER 2014

“THANK YOU” FROM THE BRUINS Sam Mewis Women’s Soccer · Senior “I want to thank the UCLA Athletics donors for playing a vital role in my overall college experience. As a scholarship athlete, I have been given the opportunity to receive a world class education while competing for a National Championship-winning program. My college career has been the absolute ultimate of soccer and academics combined and I have the UCLA athletics donors to thank for that.”

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BENEFIT OF THE MONTH Exclusive Invitation to the Annual Men’s Basketball Tipoff Dinner The Wooden Athletic Fund offers several exclusive UCLA Athletics’ benefits and experiences. The annual UCLA Men’s Basketball Tip Off Dinner is an exclusive event that ALL Wooden Athletic Fund donors have the opportunity to attend. This event is a tremendous opportunity to eat, drink and mingle with UCLA Men’s Basketball student- athletes and coaches, as well as fellow alumni, supporters of UCLA Athletics, and UCLA Men's Basketball. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Head Coach Steve Alford as he provides an inside look into the program, as well as expectations for the upcoming season. The 2014 Tip Off Dinner will be held Wednesday, October 29 in the Pavilion Club at Pauley Pavilion. Invitations for this exclusive evening will be sent out on Friday, October 3 and cost is $125 per person.

Number of Complimentary Spots per Qualifying Donor • Director’s Circle ($25,000 – $49,999): 2 Spots • Wooden Benefactor ($50,000+): 4 spots • Hoopster Donors ($1,000+): 2 Spots

To learn more about Wooden Athletic Fund benefits and the UCLA Men’s Basketball Tip Off Dinner, please call (310) 206-3302.

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WAY OF GIVING Special Event Sponsorships UCLA Athletics and the Wooden Athletic Fund host several major fundraisers throughout the year – all with the overall goal to raise much-needed support for our nearly 700 competing student-athletes. In order to make these events a true success for UCLA Athletics, we offer unique sponsorship opportunities with exclusive benefits for both UCLA Football and Men’s Basketball. The two main events that the Wooden Athletic Fund hosts that have the potential to raise tremendous financial support are the annual “Bruins at the Beach” event (Summer) and the “Revelry Before the Rivalry” (Fall).

Sponsorships play an imperative role in the success of these events and every contribution truly makes a difference. Some benefits that we offer when sponsoring a major event include premium season tickets to both Football and Men's Basketball games, courtside seats, and a generous allotment of admissions to the sponsored event (depending on the sponsorship level). If you have any questions about future sponsorship opportunities, please call (310) 206-3302.

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WASSERMAN FOOBALL CENTER

UCLA Football’s much-anticipated on-campus training and performance facility has been proudly named the Wasserman Football Center in tribute to generous support from The Wasserman Foundation and its President, UCLA alumnus, Casey Wasserman.

Specific naming opportunities within the facility are also available, including the opportunity to have your name or the name of a loved one engraved on the back of a seat in the Team Auditorium ($5,000 gift). For more information about naming opportunities and how to support the Wasserman Football Center project, please call (310) 206-3302.

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MEET A MEMBER OF YOUR UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Rashaad Moore Assistant Director of Development

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA College: University of California, Riverside, Political Science, 2013 Start Date with UCLA Athletics Development: I was blessed to join UCLA on July 28, 2014, after serving as Assistant Director of Annual Giving for UC Irvine Athletics. In addition to working for UC Irvine, I had the pleasure of serving in a volunteer role for the 2013 & 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (West Region). While an undergraduate at UC Riverside, I was a member of the Men’s Track and Field team and served as the Development Associate for the UCR Athletics Association. What I Look Forward to Most about Becoming a Bruin: Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, it is an honor and privilege to work for UCLA and wear these four letters across my chest. I look forward to meeting and hearing stories from fellow Bruins about the Gail Goodrich/Walt Hazzard days, to stories about Men’s Basketball beating Arizona in the 2014 PAC-12 Tournament Championship. Most importantly, I look forward to serving an institution that is in constant pursuit of excellence in both academics and athletics, and I’m excited about sharing my experience on how UCLA captures its 112th championship and beyond. Favorite Professional Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers! NFL: Colts MLB: I grew up a Derek Jeter fan because he set the example for great leadership, so I find myself rooting for the Yankees. Now that he’s retiring, I’d like to blow the dust off my blue Dodger fitted cap and see what bandwagon discounts I can get on Dodger Dogs. Favorite John Wooden Quote: “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” Unique Fact About Yourself: Every summer, you can catch me somewhere on a lake, jet-skiing. I’ve been riding since I was 5 years old. However, I did not learn how to swim until I was 12 years old. Shout out to my life jacket! Message to Our Donors: In the time that I’ve been here, the passion and pride you all have for UCLA is quite evident and is a beautiful sight to see. Your generosity makes an immediate impact on the lives of our student-athletes and their experience here at UCLA. For this reason, you deserve nothing short of first-class service and experience as valued members of the Wooden Athletic Fund. I can assure you that our team here at UCLA is committed to enhancing the experience of our 700 student-athletes and your experience as supporters of our 25 intercollegiate teams. As we continue to strive for excellence, thank you for ensuring the success of UCLA Athletics. Go Bruins!

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WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND SURVEY

We would like to thank the 1,349 Wooden Athletic Fund members who completed the 2014 WAF Member Survey with feedback about their experience as supporters of UCLA’s student-athletes. We value your feedback as we constantly strive to provide you with the best possible donor experience.

Our congratulations goes out to Mark Sneed who participated in the survey ATHLETIC FUND and is the winner of two Courtside Seats to the UCLA vs. Coastal Carolina Men’s Basketball game.

The results of the 2014 WAF Member Survey are now available on our website: WoodenAthleticFund.com/surveyresults

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2014 WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONOR TRIP – DALLAS, TX UCLA vs. Texas, September 12th – 14th Last month, UCLA Athletics and the Wooden Athletic Fund chartered two flights to Dallas, Texas, both filled with Wooden Athletic Fund donors, Head Coaches Cori Close and Mike Maynard, as well as UCLA Legends Rafer Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes. This weekend included a Friday night VIP Reception at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza hosted by Dan and Anne Marie Guerrero, a VIP Tailgate Reception in the Miller Light Club at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, and a tremendous (20-17) victory over the Texas Longhorns. Wooden Athletic Fund members at the Director’s Circle (2 comp spots) and Wooden Benefactor (4 comp spots) levels qualify for this exclusive experience. To find out how you can qualify for next year’s Wooden Athletic Fund donor trip, please call (310) 206-3302.

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SIGN UP NOW! Revelry Before the Rivalry VI – Friday, November 21, 2014

CALLING ALL BRUINS!!! Join us at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades on Friday, November 21, 2014, the eve of UCLA's biggest rivalry competition of the year – the UCLA vs. USC football game for our Sixth Annual Revelry Before the Rivalry. UCLA Athletics' "Revelry" is THE PARTY to attend if you want the best opportunity to join with fellow Bruin alumni, supporters and fans and “prepare for battle” as we take on the Trojans the next day at the Rose Bowl. The evening will feature gourmet food stations, open bar, an extensive silent auction, live entertainment, dancing, mingling with Bruin Legends and much more! Silent Auction item donations and sponsorship opportunities are available! Your support as a donor/sponsor of the Sixth Annual Revelry Before the Rivalry will not only help make this event a great celebration, but will help generate much-needed support for UCLA Athletics and our competing student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. For more information about Revelry Before the Rivalry VI or to learn about 2014 sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please call (310) 206-3302. We hope to see you on November 21st. GO BRUINS!!

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UCLA FOOTBALL

UCLA Football welcomes conference play this month, facing the University of Utah on Saturday, October 4 and the University of Oregon on Saturday, October 11 at home at the Rose Bowl. Currently 4-0 (victories over Virginia, Memphis, Texas and Arizona State) and ranked No. 8 in the nation, the UCLA Football staff, coaches and most importantly, our student-athletes need you there! Your attendance is imperative to the future success of UCLA Football and the BRUIN REVOLUTION. As a benefit of membership, Wooden Athletic Fund donors have exclusive access to priority area single game tickets for UCLA Football. If you have any questions regarding your tickets, please call the UCLA Athletics’ Donor Ticket line at Sophomore quarterback, Jerry Neuheisel, (310) 206-2508. We look forward to seeing you at the Rose Bowl. celebrates the game-winning touchdown in UCLA’s 20-17 victory over the CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS University of Texas.

UCLA ATHLETICS’ OFFICIAL ONLINE AUCTION Ultimate Rivalry Weekend

4 Revelry Tickets · 4 USC Tickets with VIP Parking · 4 Pregame Sideline Passes

See the Bruins take on the USC Trojans in style! First, join us on Friday night in Pacific Palisades for the Sixth Annual Revelry Before The Rivalry, the finest party that UCLA Athletics has to offer. Rub elbows with Bruin greats and mingle with other Bruin supporters as we prepare to go for the three-peat against our city rivals. On game day, treat yourself to VIP Parking and four Elite Level seats. Before you take your seats though, join us on the Pregame Sideline Experience and watch the football team warm up for the game with your feet in the grass. This is the perfect gift for any diehard Bruin looking to make this year’s Rivalry Weekend one to remember!

The opportunity to bid on this exclusive Rivalry Weekend Package will end on Friday, October 31. All proceeds raised from this auction will benefit UCLA Athletics and its nearly 700 student-athletes.

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2015 UCLA GOLF CLASSIC Your Five-Star Experience Awaits Announcing our return to Forbes’ Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Resort, the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Golf Links, on April 23-24, 2015. We will kickoff on Thursday, April 23, with a VIP cocktail reception, auctions and dinner program at Club 19, featuring dramatic fairway and ocean views. Afterwards, take time to relax in one of the St. Regis’ 400 view-oriented guest rooms through our exclusive discounted room rates. Named one of the “Best Golf Resorts in North America” by Golf Digest, 2014 UCLA Golf Classic VIP, Monarch Beach Golf Links offers guests the chance to hit the links with Rafer Johnson Bruin VIPs on Friday, April 24. Not a golfer? Relax poolside or enjoy spa services at the highly acclaimed Spa Gaucin, which is listed as one of the “Top 25 Hotel Spas in the World” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. We invite you to become a sponsor, golfer or dinner guest, and take advantage of reduced costs before 12/31/14. Sign up to receive details of this prestigious two-day event, and join the many Bruin legends and coaches that make the UCLA Golf Classic Orange County’s largest Bruin fundraiser.

2014 UCLA Golf Classic VIP, Coach Steve Alford

Monarch Beach Golf Links

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8CLAP8K: ONE YEAR IN

This month notes the one-year mark of our 8CLAP8K initiative – UCLA Athletics’ goal to reach 8,000 Wooden Athletic Fund members. Since October 2013, the Wooden Athletic Fund has welcomed 987 new members, bringing in approximately $610,000 in brand new revenue to support our nearly 700 student-athletes! Currently, the Wooden Athletic Fund sits at 6,010 members. While we are moving in the right direction, UCLA Athletics certainly isn’t known for “settling.” If you are not a current 2014-15 Wooden Athletic Fund member or if you would like to refer a new member, you can do so at WoodenAthleticFund.com or by calling (310) 206-3302. Help us 8-clap for 8,000 and support UCLA Athletics and our student-athletes today!

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NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS

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

Drew & Corinne Adams - Newport Beach, CA Pete Gessert - Newport Beach, CA Victor Martinez - San Fernando, CA Ralph Reichert - Sierra Madre, CA Rick Robles - Huntington Beach, 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.

Ted Allen - Chino Hills, CA Timothy Leary - Santa Monica, CA Anton Arboleda - La Canada, CA Evan Lee - Los Angeles, CA Scott Ayres - Irvine, CA Debbie Levine - Encino, CA Julie Barnes - Monarch Bay, CA Nkosi Littleton - Carson, CA Richard Brehaut - Alta Loma, CA Grace Luna - Los Angeles, CA Courtney Brower - San Clemente, CA Ricky Manning - Fresno, CA Stephen Brumbach - Pacific Palisades, CA Jonathan Marks - Long Island City, NY Cheyane Caldwell - Fontana, CA Andrew Marroquin - Lancaster, CA Shawna Christian - Los Angeles, CA Lisa Meller - Irvine, CA Felicia Cruz-Delgado - Corona, CA John Merlan - Whittier, CA Carol Dain - Alpine, UT Lorin Michaels - Los Angeles, CA Rudy De La Fuente - Monterey Park, CA Danielle Milligan - Phoenix, AZ Ben Diep - Studio City, CA Rashaad Moore - Los Angeles, CA Stacy Drucker - Woodland Hills, CA Henry Morita - Valencia, CA Michael Fryer - Danville, CA Debra Newbrough - San Clemente, CA Robert Gasper - Long Beach, CA Cy Pierce - Playa Del Rey, CA Dominic Giovannoni - Los Angeles, CA Scott Prewett - Calabasas, CA Kim and Russell Godin - Long Beach, CA James Price - Newport Beach, CA Ronald Goldman - Fort Worth, TX Austin Ramos - Fair Oaks, CA Todd Golper - Arcadia, CA Dawn Regan - Venice, CA Dimitrios Gourgouris - Santa Monica, CA Andre Robitaille - Las Vegas, CA Tom Hace - Stevenson Ranch, CA Omar Roque - Los Angeles, CA Kelsey Hafferkamp - Oakland, CA Brian Shaw - San Francisco, CA Stephen Hall - El Segundo, CA Michael Shonstrom - Denver, CO Ira & Cecilia Hart - Sylmar, CA Keith & Sonja Shumaker - Chino Hills, CA Jessica Hicks - Chino, CA Don Simmons - Carson, CA Jeff Huckaby - Bakersfield, CA Donna Smith - Los Alamitos, CA Billy & Lori Jackson - Los Angeles, CA Richard Tikker - Los Angeles, CA Ronald Johnson - Prescott Valley, AZ Barry Townsend - Bakersfield, CA David Kamath - Chino Hills, CA Olivia Trigerous - Pomona, CA Charlie Katz - Los Angeles, CA Steve Watson - Portland, OR William Kinkelaar - Irvine, CA Blake Wingle - Bakersfield, CA Karin Krogius - Corona Del Mar, CA Philip Young - Los Angeles, CA Kenneth Kwock - Capistrano Beach, CA Diana Zivich - Los Angeles, CA Chris Kwok - Flushing, NY

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