YOUR GUIDE FOR THE JOHN PURDUE CLUB AND THE 2020 PURDUE ATHLETICS FAN EXPERIENCE THESE ARE Your Boilermakers SEASON-TICKET INFORMATIONENCLOSED Boilermaker Family: Contents I am always proud of the strength of character – the spirit, integrity and resolve displayed by our Boilermakers. 2019 was no exception to this rule. The ever-faithful support of John Purdue Club members and the entire Purdue community allowed us to excel both academically and athletically, while preparing us for success in 2020. None of us will soon forget how men’s basketball secured its 24th Big Ten title, or its thrilling Elite Eight run last March. The track & field teams crowned four individual Big Ten champions last spring and set the stage for an 11th-place finish by men’s cross country at the NCAA Championships last fall – the program’s best finish in nearly 70 years. In November, volleyball advanced to the Regional Semifinals after selling out 11 matches in Holloway Gymnasium. Soccer, meanwhile, advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinal for the first time in more than a decade, defeating #7 Wisconsin in the process. And our success this past year was not just limited to the playing field. We also saw 149 student-athletes recognized with Academic All-Big Ten honors. As we look forward to 2020, we continue to elevate our goals and expectations. Along with our desire to compete for Big Ten and NCAA titles, we have a chance to leave our mark on the world stage. With the Tokyo Olympics just a few short months away, we are excited to cheer on an exceptional group of past, present and future Boilermakers. Closer to home, we are taking the next steps in elevating fan experience across the board. In 2019, we felt the immediate impact of new video boards on the north end of Ross-Ade Stadium and inside Holloway Gym. And as the year came to a close, we began installation of a new video board at the south end of Ross-Ade, which will THE JOHN PURDUE CLUB MISSION ............................................. 2 be one of the largest in the nation when completed. With sincere gratitude, we also FORGING THE FUTURE ....................................................................... 3 welcomed the Bob Rohrman family into the Purdue fold. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ................................................................... 5 These successes belong to all of us because we know they wouldn’t be possible WAYS TO SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES ................................. 6 without each of you. We know, at the heart of each accomplishment is an unstoppable DATES AND DEADLINES .....................................................................7 combination of community, support and determination. We pour this pride into each and every thing we do because today, tomorrow and every day after is a GREAT day FOOTBALL SEASON-TICKETS .......................................................... 8 to be a Boilermaker! FOOTBALL PREMIUM SEATING ...................................................... 9 FOOTBALL PARKING .......................................................................... 10 Boiler Up! PURCHASE/RENEWAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................11 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS ......................12 VOLLEYBALL TICKETS .......................................................................13 Mike Bobinski Vice President – Director of Intercollegiate Athletics BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TICKETS ..........................................14 The John Purdue Club Mission By the Numbers Purdue student-athletes serve as leaders and role models that inspire the nation to pursue excellence with 55 a Boilermaker work ethic. Within the John Purdue Club, our mission is to work with Boilermakers like you to BREES provide the support they need to be at their best. ANNUAL GIFT OF $43,790+ As one of the few self-sustaining athletics departments in the nation, we rely on donor support more than 142 most. When you make a gift to Purdue Athletics, it means something to your student-athletes and coaches. CHAMPION You directly impact their success. ANNUAL GIFT OF $22,885+ Displayed below are the operating budgets of each Big Ten athletics department for 2019-20. We need the 62 HALL OF FAME support of every Boilermaker to help us compete for and bring home championships. If you are already ANNUAL GIFT OF $15,000+ giving, please consider raising the bar. And if you know other passionate fans, encourage them to stand up and be a part of student-athlete success now and in the future. Now is the time to show the Big Ten and the 134 nation what your Boilermakers are made of. OLYMPIAN ANNUAL GIFT OF $10,000+ $250 M 224 LEGEND $218 M ANNUAL GIFT OF $5,000+ $200 M $196 M 867 ALL-AMERICAN ANNUAL GIFT OF $2,500+ $161 M $158 M $150 M $142 M $140 M 1,614 MVP $125 M $123 M $117 M ANNUAL GIFT OF $1,000+ $112 M $111 M $103 M $100 M $100 M $98 M 1,602 CAPTAIN ANNUAL GIFT OF $500+ 2019-20 Athletics Operating Budget Operating Athletics 2019-20 $50 M 3,390 FIRST TEAM ANNUAL GIFT OF $200+ $0 M 208 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 2 JPC Members Forge the Future John Purdue Club members have provided scholarships, world-class facilities, academic support and more to our student-athletes. As we look to the future, we know there is opportunity to make even more progress. We are excited about the projects we have on the horizon and are confident about their impact on both the fan and student-athlete experience. If you are interested in supporting one of these projects, please reach out to your Boilermaker Athletics Representative or call 765.494.CLUB. TRANSFORMATION: YOUR ROSS-ADE STADIUM Ross-Ade Stadium has faithfully served the Purdue community for almost 100 years. In order to sustain it for the next 100 years, major renovations to technology, fan amenities, seating options and infrastructure are necessary. We are excited about the progress we’re making in regards to the north ribbon boards and a new south end zone video board. The Rohrman family’s generous $15 million lead gift and the naming of Rohrman Field at Ross-Ade Stadium are motivating first steps, but there is still more work to do before we can begin the first phase of the project. This is your stadium and your gameday experience, and the new Ross-Ade is sure to have something for every fan. We will forever cherish playing CREATING CHAMPIONS: THE NEXT STEP FOR PURDUE football and basketball for BASKETBALL Purdue. The relationships we Purdue is home to two championship-caliber basketball teams, which need built as student-athletes, the championship-caliber resources to remain competitive in both the gameday skills we developed and the educations we received allowed and recruiting spaces. To make the locker rooms more functional, enhance us to develop into professionals. and strengthen the Purdue brand and provide student-athletes with the latest technology in training and recovery, a $4.5 million renovation is planned There is nothing like sharing for 2021. This includes a revamp of the existing floor plan, updates to the the college experience with established resources and new features to make sure that every recruit is sold someone you grew up with in on the total Purdue experience. We want to remain at the top of the the small town of East Chicago, Big Ten conference, and this project is the next step. Indiana. That’s why we continue to support Purdue Athletics: we BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL VIDEO BOARDS want to provide opportunities for The video boards at baseball’s Alexander Field and softball’s Bittinger Stadium student-athletes just like us. are in need of replacement to make sure we are using the most up-to-date technology. Baseball is currently the only program in the Big Ten without an LED Kawann Short, ‘12 board. New video boards will allow both programs to build on the competitive Football advantage provided by their home fields, attract top recruits and provide an elite gameday experience for all fans and visitors. Volleyball and wrestling saw a similar E’Twaun Moore, ‘11 improvement to their already intimidating gameday environments this year after Basketball installing new video boards in Holloway, thanks to the generous support of John Purdue Club members. TRACK & FIELD TEAM BUILDING 3 On Track To Success Boilermakers are the hardest-working group in college athletics. In that spirit, the John Purdue Club knows we can’t help Purdue student-athletes achieve their goals without maximum effort from our team. Here are some of the steps we are taking to do our part: As a student-athlete at Purdue, I received an excellent education that prepared me for the future, BOILERMAKER ATHLETICS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS VARSITY P competed at the highest level REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM Current Purdue seniors and We are working harder than ever in collegiate volleyball and Every John Purdue Club Boilermaker fans who have to engage former student-athletes, made lifelong friendships. I member and Purdue football graduated within the last five spirit squad members, athletic am compelled to give back season-ticket holder has his/ years have the opportunity to join trainers and managers. This to a program that instills the John Purdue Club as a First program falls under the umbrella characteristics for a lifetime of her own Boilermaker Athletics success and strives to provide Representative to serve as a Team member at a significantly of the John Purdue Club to unite a world-class student-athlete personal point of contact. Our discounted rate. The program is Boilermakers into a passionate experience. mission is to provide the highest aimed at getting recent graduates community with a life-long level of personalized customer the opportunity to stay connected commitment to each other and Stephanie Harpenau, ‘09 service in all of college athletics. to Purdue Athletics through Purdue Athletics. As an athletics Volleyball The goals of the B.A.R. program various events, season tickets alum, your JPC contribution will include: and networking opportunities. impact your sport program while • Making sure you only need to contact Membership Level Breakdown: also qualifying you to receive one representative for anything you need • Current Seniors: Free additional Varsity P benefits.