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AUGUST 2017
WASSERMAN FOOTBALL CENTER GRAND OPENING – AUGUST 1, 2017
On August 1st, nearly 300 Bruin donors and friends gathered to attend the much-anticipated Grand Opening of the Wasserman Football Center on UCLA campus. The program, emceed by former UCLA football student-athlete and former “NFL on Fox” commentator Ron Pitts (UCLA ’86), included remarks from Chancellor Gene Block, Athletic Director Dan Guerrero, UCLA Football Head Coach Jim Mora, and Casey Wasserman, whose lead gift became the impetus for building the new football center. Following the program, guests enjoyed an outdoor reception and took self-guided tours throughout the building, highlighted by points of interest such as the Troy Aikman Strength and Conditioning Center, Jim and Carol Collins Head Football Coach’s O ce, Andrea and Terry Donahue Team Auditorium, Andy and Shannon Meyers Players’ Lounge, Players’ Locker Room, Chris and Leslie Johnson Defensive Team Auditorium, Marilyn Silva-Lund and David Lund Recruiting Lounge and Terrace, Defensive and O ensive meeting rooms, and many other stops.
Naming opportunities still remain and begin at just $5,000. If you are interested in naming opportunities for the Wasserman Football Center, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].
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“THANK YOU” FROM THE BRUINS
CLAIRE WINTER Women’s Soccer • Redshirt Senior Communication Studies Major • Lafayette, CA “I am extraordinarily fortunate to be a student-athlete at the greatest university in the world. The lessons I have learned during my years at UCLA are timeless and valuable. Your generosity may perhaps be one of the greatest lessons I have learned so far. It continues to positively transform the lives of student- athletes. Your contributions immediately benefit the program, but the greater lesson is one of generosity and how your example will challenge the next generations of UCLA student-athletes to do great things and give back. Thank you for your gifts and thank you for the lesson of giving back. All of us will forever be grateful and honor your lesson.”
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BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Individual Football Game Ticket Priority
With the 2017 football season quickly approaching, did you know that as a Wooden Athletic Fund member you receive a special rate based upon your existing membership in the Wooden Athletic Fund for up to eight (8) tickets between the goal lines for each game? Savings can be as high as 50% from the individual game price for non-donors. Log into your UCLA Athletics Account Manager or call (310) 206-2508 to secure your seats today. To learn more about these exclusive WAF benefits, please call the Wooden Athletic Fund O ce at 310-206-3302, email [email protected], visit www.WoodenAthleticFund.com, or call the WAF Donor Ticket Line phone number directly at 310-206-2508.
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WAY OF GIVING
Planned Giving
There are many ways in which you can contribute to the success and well-being of UCLA’s student-athletes. Did you know that you can leave UCLA Athletics in your estate plans and receive significant tax benefits now? There are many Planned Giving gift arrangement options that can help you establish a personal and permanent legacy; these include Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, UCLA Donor Advised Funds, and many more. Most importantly, your contribution will help support our Bruin student-athletes and can also immediately begin to benefit you and your family. Many donors who believe in the transformative power of athletics and education choose to make a legacy gift through their wills or living trusts. Others achieve their philanthropic goals through arrangements that provide them with an income stream for life and Athletics with a future gift. There are many flexible and accessible ways to set up a legacy gift and use a variety of assets, such as real estate, cash, appreciated stock, life insurance, or retirement funds. Many options result in estate tax savings, or generate income, or provide significant income tax advantages.
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UPCOMING EVENT UCLA Football Kicko Dinner – August 23, 2017
At the end of this month, UCLA Athletics will be hosting its annual UCLA Football Kicko Dinner on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, on the Royce Hall Quad on UCLA Campus. All members of the Wooden Athletic Fund, Wasserman Football Center donors starting at the $25,000 level, as well as Then Now Forever donors starting at the $100 level, are invited to attend. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to join together with fellow Bruins, UCLA Football coaching sta and senior football student-athletes, to celebrate the opening of the 2017 UCLA Football Season. This annual event, always a favorite, will feature a reception, dinner, drinks and a take-home gift, and UCLA Football Head Coach Jim Mora will recognize the 2017 seniors and coaching sta , as well as give an inside preview of the upcoming season. For more information on how you can qualify to attend this event and many others, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2016 UCLA FOOTBALL KICKOFF DINNER
EVENT RECAP Bruin Viewin’ – July 15, 2017
Last month, Bruin fans returned to the Rose Bowl to attend the 2nd Annual Bruin Viewin’ event. Open to all UCLA Football Season Ticket Holders as a special thank you for their support, fans came to the Rose Bowl and spread out their blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets on the field before they were treated to the main event; a screening of Remember the Titans shown on the Rose Bowl’s video board. Several Bruin football student-athletes were in attendance to meet and greet the fans, and UCLA defensive back Adarius Pickett emceed the event while guests tossed footballs on the Rose Bowl field. Attendees were treated to complimentary kettle corn, bottled water, as well as the new 2017 UCLA Football posters and schedule cards. But before the movie screened, these Bruin fans were given the first up-close look at the new UCLA Football Under Armour uniforms which were unveiled earlier that day. If you would like to learn how you can be a part of this event next year and support UCLA Football as a Season Ticket Holder, please call the Wooden Athletic Fund O ce at 310-206-3302, or email [email protected]. There are still mini plans available, and 2017 season tickets start at just $249!
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JULY 10K CHAMP10NS EXPERIENCE WINNER This past February, the Wooden Athletic Fund announced a special incentive to our donors through our 10K CHAMP10NS campaign. All current Wooden Athletic Fund members are encouraged to refer a friend to join the Wooden Athletic Fund. This qualifies you to be entered to win a monthly prize. If you referred a friend during the month of July, you were automatically entered to win the prize for the month of July. We are pleased to announce the winner of the July 10K CHAMP10NS Experience is Peter Caldwell from Honolulu, HI. A hearty ‘Congratulations’ goes out to Peter! Peter has won the following prize for the 10K CHAMP10NS challenge for the month of July: Two (2) UCLA Football tickets to a game of his choice for the 2017 season The prize for the August 10K CHAMP10NS Experience will be: • Two (2) UCLA Football tickets to a game of your choice for the 2017 season
The winner of August’s 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program challenge will be announced in the September newsletter! For more information on the 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].
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AUCTION ITEM - EXTENDED DEADLINE UCLA vs. Texas A&M Football Premium Experience Bid on this exclusive Bruin experience! This auction item includes: • Four (4) Premium Tickets • Four (4) Pregame Sideline Passes • One (1) Parking Pass
If you bid on and win this auction item, you will witness the Bruins play the Texas A&M Aggies on their home turf at the Rose Bowl to try to even out the score from last year’s overtime loss at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Auction proceeds go to support UCLA student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. The deadline has been extended, but don’t wait too long — this auction item closes on August 7, 2017. Call 310-206-3302 or email [email protected] for more information.
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UCLA ATHLETICS’ COMPLIANCE CORNER NCAA RULES REMINDER: DEFINITION OF A BOOSTER A number of UCLA teams report this month for preseason practice, and August is a flurry of activity for many student-athletes as they return to campus. Team meetings are held during which important NCAA rules are reviewed, and every student-athlete signs a statement confirming their understanding of these rules as a condition of their eligibility for competition. In that spirit, now is a good time to review the definition of a booster for all of you, our loyal donors, supporters and fans. Under NCAA rules, you are considered a “representative of UCLA athletics interests” (commonly known as a “booster”) if you: • Made a financial donation of any amount to UCLA Athletics or to any sport support group • Made a gift-in-kind of goods or services to UCLA Athletics • Provided NCAA-permissible benefits (e.g., summer job or pre-approved occasional meal) to UCLA student-athletes • Provided information to UCLA coaches about noteworthy recruits (but no impermissible contacts please) • Hold or have ever held UCLA season tickets in any sport • Assisted in promoting UCLA Athletics in any way By definition, Wooden Athletic Fund members are boosters. Once identified as a booster, that status remains forever and NCAA rules will always apply to you. Why is it so important boosters be educated? When a booster commits a rules violation, the school may be held responsible by the NCAA and can penalize the institution as well as the prospective or current student-athlete. We encourage you to “ask before acting” and contact the Compliance O ce with any questions so that we can prevent any actions that might place UCLA Athletics, student-athletes, coaches or fans in jeopardy. Feel free to contact Dan Goldberg, Assistant Athletic Director Compliance 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 June 1st and thereby “Become a Champion” for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their generous support.
Ted Ackerley - Seattle, WA Christopher and Mary Lubner - Long Beach, CA Julie Adams - Cypress, CA Theodore Lustig and Arlene Tanigawa-Lustig Kayla Aldecoa - Chino, CA - Gardena, CA Frank Alepe - Wilmington, CA Harris and Amanda Madnick - Woodland Hills, CA Brenda J. Allen - San Gabriel, CA Rafael Martinez - Glendora, CA Terrence Archer - Los Angeles, CA Michael and Louise Morony - Los Angeles, CA Danilo Bagano - Carson, CA Andrew and Dana Ouvrier - Northridge, CA Megan Beauchamp - Costa Mesa, CA Janelle and Carlos Pasillas - La Habra Heights, CA Wendy C. Berman-Baker and Robert M. Baker Ted Pickus - Evanston, IL - Los Angeles, CA Chester and Janice Pipkin - Manhattan Beach, CA Brigitte Borun-Starr and Randy Starr Cesar Ponce - Moorpark, CA - Santa Monica, CA Richard Price-Williams and Donna Newton Matt Brecht - Chicago, IL - Manhattan Beach, CA James and Vanna Cairns - Canoga Park, CA Paul and Christina Raber - Buena Park, CA James and Patricia Carlson - Placentia, CA James Reilly - Chicago, IL Michael and Kiyoe Cline - Big Bear City, CA Lori Sanchez - Glendale, CA Eric Corona - Garden Grove, CA David Schultz and Rachel Yoser David Dapper and M'Liss Dario - Los Angeles, CA - Pacific Palisades, CA John and Carolyn Diemer - Beverly Hills, CA Troy Slome - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Je rey Dollinger and Patricia Wilson Erik and Wendy Soderburg - Torrance, CA - Palos Verdes Estates, CA Miguel Solis - San Diego, CA William and Beverly Greaney – Valencia, CA Adam Spiegel - Tarzana, CA Daniel Guerrero - City of Industry, CA Ryan Sublett - New York, NY Walter and Donna Helm - Alta Loma, CA Mindy Thomann and Michael Grzybowski Carol Herron - Montebello, CA - South Windsor, CT Andy Heyward - Los Angeles, CA Michael Vallens - Van Nuys, CA Bonnie S. Hill - Burbank, CA Alex Vassilatos - Chicago, IL Susan and Lynn Hubbard - Simi Valley, CA James and Dana Washington - Whittier, CA Tracy and Jenny Huth - Los Angeles, CA Janie and Brett D. White - Bakersfield, CA Kenneth and Eldina Lee - Los Angeles, CA Connie and Robert Withers - Diamond Bar, 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 10,000 Champions Campaign challenge to increase our annual fund from 8,513 to 10,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a di erence in our ability for success.
Michael Abdulaziz - North Hollywood, CA Shirley Martinez - Corona, CA Jon Abell - Los Angeles, CA Robert Mason Ray and Silva Abramian - Encino, CA Brigid Gray-McNeish and Charles S. McNeish Janine Altman Inscoe - Fountain Valley, CA - Reston, VA Roberto Alvarez - Pasadena, CA Raymond Mellado - Pasadena, CA Ted Anderson - Agoura Hills, CA Anne M. Michaelsen Yahn and Donald W. Yahn Leslyn and Robert Barrone - South Pasadena, CA - Newport Beach, CA Grach and Kelley Bekaryan - Northridge, CA Kathy Mojibi - Los Angeles, CA Cynthia Bernard - Duarte, CA Jaime and Julie Moriguchi - Encino, CA Martin and Linda Blank - Los Angeles, CA Silvia and Alan Munoz – Cypress, CA Joanne Bogy - Whittier, CA Mark B. Norwood - Long Beach, CA Michael Bornstein - Hermosa Beach, CA Brian Nutter - Columbia, MO Stephanie and Kenneth Brandt - Alamo, CA Tim Ochoa - Pico Rivera, CA Je rey Brown - Altadena, CA Ada Osoy - South Pasadena, CA Virginia and Paul B. Brown - Oceanside, CA Otto H. Rosentreter Company Paul Butler - Fountain Hills, AZ - Hacienda Heights, CA Roberta and Vince Casarez - Emerald Hills, CA Gary Patterson - Inglewood, CA Gregory Castillo - Van Nuys, CA Shannon and Lawrence P. Pereira Karrie Creason - Santa Clarita, CA - West Hollywood, CA Jill and Peter Cullen - Northridge, CA Ryan Peterson - Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Cara B. Davido - Costa Mesa, CA Harold Price - Beverly Hills, CA Rob and Allison Demonteverde - Brea, CA Miles Prince - Los Angeles, CA Phillip Dorland - Torrance, CA Mary and Bill Rosentreter - Hacienda Heights, CA John Elliott - New York, NY Stephen Salas - La Habra, CA Donald Falletti - Sherman Oaks, CA Richard and Kathryn Scandaliato Maryann and Vincent P. Flores - Corona, CA - Rolling Hills Estates, CA Michael Forster - San Luis Obispo, CA Frank and Pam Scapa - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Andrew Frick - La Mirada, CA Joyce and Virgil D. Scranton - Cerritos, CA Oscar Garcia - Los Angeles, CA Robert and Julie Shadur - Pawling, NY Jose Garza – Sylmar, CA Aleksandr Sharfman - Van Nuys, CA Alice Go - Los Angeles, CA Kevin Shida - Torrance, CA Christopher Gonnerman - Palo Alto, CA Mitchell M. Siam - Los Angeles, CA Len Gonzales - Pleasanton, CA Scott and Elsie Sigman - West Hollywood, CA Elizabeth Graves - Pomona, CA Geo rey Smith - Kingston, Ontario, Canada Richard Gruber and Susan Claman Pamela Smith - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles, CA Charles K. Soon - Kailua, HI Jess Gudino - Granada Hills, CA Andrew Stein - Bellflower, CA Heather Heleloa – Anaheim, CA Michael Violi – Dallas, TX David Hernandez - Whittier, CA Gilbert Viveros - Downey, CA John Hodson - Wilsonville, OR Donald and Cathy Vulich - Valencia, CA Bryan Johnson - Los Angeles, CA Erin Walsh - Old Greenwich, CT Trevor Johnson - Los Angeles, CA Sara Webster - Danville, CA Suzanne Johnson - Los Angeles, CA Dail White - Newbury Park, CA Danny Johnson - Alhambra, CA Charles L. Whitmarsh - Norwalk, CA Kristen Kalkin - Los Angeles, CA Christine M. Winkler - Palos Verdes Estates, CA Maura and Lewis M. Kay - Los Angeles, CA Kristine M. Winneck - Pasadena, CA Aubrey and Tyler Kelly - Newbury Park, CA Je rey T. Woodley - Cardi , CA Michael Laliberte - Coto De Caza, CA Kaitlynn Yandell - Los Angeles, CA Haley E. Lawless - Tempe, AZ Augustine Zamora – Montclair, CA Claudia Lening - Chino Hills, CA Brian P. Zirbel - Hermosa Beach, CA Steven Marcus - Valencia, CA
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