2017-18 YEAR-IN-REVIEW Collectively, North Georgia combined for a 70% winning percent- age and claimed 11 conference championships and six NCAA postseason appearances in the field of competition, posted a department-best 3.19 grade point average in the classroom and earned the Peach Belt Conference’s LeeAnn Noble Make-A-Wish award for the ninth straight year. Three programs (women’s basketball, softball and women’s tennis) each reached the Sweet 2018-2019 16 round of NCAA championship play. 82 College Circle • Dahlonega, GA 30597 Circle 82 College CLUB ATHLETIC NIGHTHAWKS North Georgia of University MEMBERSHIP North Georgia teams won Peach Belt Conference champion- ships in women’s soccer (regular season), cross country, women’s APPLICATION basketball (regular season and tournament) and softball (regular season and tournament). The UNG rifle program also claimed its second consecutive Southern Conference championship in March. Eight different UNG teams were ranked among the top-25 nationally at one point during their season, highlighted by the Nighthawk softball program earning a No. 1 ranking for three consecutive weeks. North Georgia narrowly missed earning its second straight PBC Commissioner’s Cup, finishing second to Columbus State by less than a tenth of a point. Nighthawk athletics finished inside the top-100 in the Learfield Cup standings (87th) for the third time in the past four years and claimed the local Battle of Blood Moun- tain trophy for the fifth straight time. The department’s 3.19 grade point average is the highest in the past five years and is nearly three-tenths higher than the general student population’s mark of a 2.90 over the 2017-18 academic year. The academic year also saw 66 student-athletes finish the year with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Within the community, UNG donated the most funds ($31,875) of all member institutions to the NCAA Division II Make-A-Wish campaign. The men’s basketball and baseball teams also part- nered with TEAM IMPACT, a national nonprofit headquartered in Boston that connects children facing serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams, forming life-long bonds and life- changing outcomes. In a continued commitment to first-class facilities, UNG also opened the $37-million Convocation Center by hosting a confer- ence doubleheader basketball game in February as well as the PBC women’s basketball tournament. Additional highlights include adding five new members into the UNG Athletics Hall of Fame, expanding its Operation Nighthawks of Honor initiative for the third consecutive season and preparing its second Leadership Academy class for life after athletics . 2017-18 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 1 … National Player of the Year honor 2 … NCAA Degree Completion Award winners 3 … Conference Coach of the Year honors 4 … Individual Conference Champions 5 … Conference Player of the Year honors INVEST IN CHAMPIONS & 6 … NCAA postseason appearances (team and individual) 7 … Team Conference Championships JOIN THE TEAM 8 … Teams ranked in top-25 national rankings 9 … Consecutive PBC LeeAnn Noble Make-A-Wish Award 17 … Academic All-Americans BEHIND THE NIGHTHAWKS 26 … Conference Players of the Week honors 29 … All-Region selections 51 … All-Conference selections 57 … Conference All-Academic selections 128 … Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll members UNGAthletics.com/NAC The University of North Georgia is special because of the people that comprise the Nighthawk Nation 2018-19 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION including our student-athletes, coaches, staff and administration. Most importantly, it includes you, our loyal supporters through the Nighthawks Athletic Club. Fans can also register for the No matter if you are a Nighthawks Athletic Club member, alumnus, long-time donor, single game ticket Nighthawks Athletic Club online at buyer or a fan, you have contributed to the UNG athletics movement that continues to generate national UNGAthletics.com/NAC exposure for our incredible university. Your assistance has helped Nighthawk athletics stay on the fast track despite increased costs in tuition and housing, rising costs of scholarships and the rising expense of team travel. North Georgia set the bar high last year and, with your support, 2018-19 will be no different. It is an exciting time at UNG and I can’t thank you enough for your support of Nighthawk athletics. When our NAME student-athletes line up for competition wearing UNG blue and gold, take pride in knowing you made that experience possible. ADDRESS In addition to having opportunities for season passes and admission to member-only functions, your CITY, STATE, ZIP Nighthawks Athletic Club membership helps ensure continued success for each of our 13 athletic teams. Remember, you may designate your donation to one or multiple programs. Thank you in advance for your PHONE investment in UNG through your participation in the Nighthawks Athletic Club. We are truly grateful and pledge to honor your support by continually striving for excellence in the classroom, community, and EMAIL on the playing field. #HawkEm, BRONZE LEVEL ........................ $1 to $149 SILVER LEVEL .....................$150 to $249 GOLD LEVEL .......................$250 to $499 The NIGHTHAWKS ATHLETIC CLUB is the fundraising arm of the Department of Athletics at the University of North Georgia. Its goal is to enhance the academic and athletic experience by providing student-athlete scholarships, first-class facilities, and general financial support PLATINUM LEVEL ..............$500 to $999 for our 225+ student-athletes representing the university in 13 intercollegiate sports programs. Its purpose is to promote and encourage a continuing interest in, and loyalty to, the UNG athletic program. It also supports the staff in their efforts to coordinate, develop, maintain and DIAMOND LEVEL .........$1,000 to $2,499 improve a superior intercollegiate athletics program. Private support enables the UNG Athletic Department to increase its standing in both athletics and academics over competing NCAA Division II schools, beyond what can be accomplished with annual revenue from marketing, GOLDEN NIGHTHAWK ............... $2,500+ ticket sales and other agreements. The Nighthawks Athletic Club is comprised of individuals and corporate sponsors who recognize the value of athletics as part of a comprehensive educational experience. Alumni, former student-athletes, friends and fans are encouraged to join the Nighthawks Athletic Club to support our vital mission. Enclosed is my gift of Beginning in 2018-19, UNG athletics will $ Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Diamond Golden $1 to $150 to $250 to $500 to $1,000 to Nighthawk be partnering with University Tickets to DESIGNATION ASSIGNMENT $149 $249 $499 $999 $2,499 $2,500 + give Nighthawk fans a more streamlined $ __________ Nighthawks Athletic Club General Operating Fund ticketing experience to include online ticket purchasing, advance purchasing, print-at- $ __________ General Athletic Scholarship Fund INVESTMENT IN CHAMPIONS home tickets, mobile device digital tickets $ __________ Sport(s) designated below and credit card transactions. All sport passes, and hospitality will transition to $ ___Women’s XC/T&F $ ___ Women’s Soccer $ ___Men’s Soccer TAX a credential scan. DEDUCTION $ ___Women’s Basketball $ ___ Men’s Basketball $ ___Mixed Rifle Baseball Softball Women’s Tennis $ ___ $ ___ $ ___ CAR DECAL $ ___Men’s Tennis $ ___ Men’s Golf $ ___Women’s Golf Decline tangible benefits and receive full deduction WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER Payroll Deduction (UNG EMPLOYEES ONLY) Matching Gift Amount $ ________________ HOSPITALITY EVENTS BILL MY CREDIT CARD ONCE MONTHLY CARD TYPE ALL SPORTS PASSES 1 2 4 4 CARD NUMBER NAME ON CARD RESERVED SEATING IN EXPIRATION DATE CONVOCATION 1 2 4 4 SIGNATURE ACCESS TO SPECIAL EVENTS Please make all checks payable to UNG Foundation and mail to: UNG Athletics • 82 College Circle • Dahlonega, GA 30597 For more information on NAC benefits including a Frequently Asked Questions section, FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY: 19-AG-NAC-DM-MB please visit Nighthawks Athletic Club online at UNGAthletics.com/NAC.