ATHLETIC FUND INSIDE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND 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.” CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT UCLA WOMEN’S SOCCER 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. CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL WOODEN ATHELTIC FUND DONOR BENEFITS 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. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL REVELRY BEFORE THE RIVALRY 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. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WASSERMAN FOOTBALL CENTER 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! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR ENTIRE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF 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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS 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. CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM OUR 2014 WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONOR TRIP 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!! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REVELRY BEFORE THE RIVALRY VI 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.