UT MARTIN ATHLETICS GREETINGS FROM THE PLEDGE CARD FACILITIES DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Name HARDY GRAHAM STADIUM Hello Skyhawk Fans, Address What an exciting time it is to be a supporter of UT Martin Athletics! I can honestly say that your support is paramount to the success of our department. Whether you are UT MARTIN 2019-2020 City, State, Zip a longtime supporter or are interested in contributing to UT Martin for the first time, Phone ( ) I sincerely thank you. Our student-athletes, MEMBERSHIP Fax ( ) coaches and staff simply could not excel without your help. Email The 2019-20 school year is upon us and we are looking forward to another Letterwinner Alumni RHODES GOLF CENTER successful season! Across the board, we are GUIDE in position to contend amongst the Ohio Yes ____ No ____ Yes ____ No ____ Valley Conference’s best and your support is critical to our mission. Simply put, our student-athletes, coaches and staff could not reach their goals without UT Martin Payroll Deductions your generosity. If you would like to: Last season, we won the OVC soccer championship for the first time since • Begin a new payroll deduction. 2013 and had three different programs make it to the OVC Tournament • Increase or change my current payroll deduction or finals round. UT Martin produced a first-team All-American, four All-Region designation. honorees, three OVC Defensive Players of the Year, one OVC Offensive Player of the Year and two conference Freshmen of the Year. We look • Continue my payroll deduction at the current amount forward to our team and individual success carrying over into 2019-20. and designation. KATHLEEN & TOM ELAM CENTER As you probably noticed, we also underwent several facility renovations Visit: https://utmpayroll.andi.tennessee.edu last year and that is just the beginning. We are currently in the process of expanding our main athletics suite to include an academic and counseling center. We also look forward to watching our football team play on a Credit Card Information brand new artificial surface this fall at Hardy Graham Stadium. I believe Please check one: that in order to attract top-flight student-athletes and coaches, you have to show a commitment to facility upgrades and we are well on our way to ___ Visa ___ Mastercard ___ Discover improving each and every program here at UT Martin. Amount $ Expectations are high for Skyhawk Athletics in 2019-20, as we have an Account Number impressive group of student-athletes returning to campus. The student- athlete experience will always remain as my highest priority, and I am Expiration Date confident that we have the resources in place to compete for Ohio alleyV Conference championships each and every year at UT Martin. ___ Check enclosed. Make payable to UT Martin. BETTYE GILES SOFTBALL FIELD Not only have our student-athletes performed to the highest ability on the playing field, they have also gotten the job done in the classroom. All gifts to the Skyhawk Club are tax deductable and receive Our department generated a Grade Point Average of 3.05 in the Fall of recognition in the appropriate University of Tennessee gift 2018 and a 3.11 in the Spring of 2019 as 79 of our finest student-athletes club. Skyhawk Club gift funds are listed on the reverse side graduated in the 2018-19 academic year. What makes our group so great is that they are also visible in our community, as Skyhawk Athletics of this form. Gifts are recognized in the UT Martin fiscal year combined for over 8,800 hours of community service over the last calendar from July 1 through June 30. year. UTMSPORTS.COM With your continued assistance, we can remain atop the OVC and make our student-athletes’ dreams a reality. On behalf of myself, our 491 student-athletes and hard-working staff, I want to send out a big thank SKYHAWK BASEBALL FIELD you for your support. We know you will proudly cheer on your Skyhawks day in and day out! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions pertaining to the Skyhawk Club. 15 Mr. Pelia Rd, 1022 Elam Center The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for Martin, TN 38238 Kurt McGuffin employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Inquiries should be directed to the Office (731) 881-7664 tel.; (731) 881-7690 fax Director of Athletics of Equity and Diversity (OED), 303 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238, (731) 881-3505 Office, (731) 881- 4889 TTY, Hearing Impaired, (731) 881-3507 Fax, [email protected], http://www.utm.edu/departments/ [email protected] equalopp/. E05-8501-00-009-19 BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SKYHAWK CLUB ADDITIONAL PACKAGES ADDITIONAL GIVING PLEDGE CARD All- AD’s YOUNG ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP Membership Level Skyhawk Starter Varsity Pilot Captain Orange Blue Scholarship Graduates of UT Martin within the last three years are eligible for the OPPORTUNITIES SPORT SPECIFIC GIFT FUNDS: American Circle $1 - 99 $100 $300 $750 $1,250 $2,500 $5,000 $15,000 & Benefits $550 $10,000 benefits of our Varsity Level package at deeply discounted rates: *Victory Fund $__________ ENDOWMENT FUNDS 1st year graduate - $50 Baseball $__________ 2nd year graduate - $100 H. K. Grantham Athletic Scholarship Endowment Making a Difference! • • • • • • • • • • 3rd year graduate - $150 James F. & Geneva E. Cooper Rodeo Scholarship Endowment Basketball/Men’s $__________ Additionally, young alumni will receive one general admission ticket to Niels W. “Doc” Robinson Rodeo Endowment Basketball/Women’s $__________ Tax Deduction • • • • • • • • • • homecoming game during these three years. Floyd Burdette Endowment Skyhawk Women Quasi-Endowment Cheerleading $__________ Skyhawk Club Gift • • • • • • • • • Julian Nunamaker Memorial Scholarship Endowment Cross Country/Track/Men’s $__________ CAPTAIN’S CREW Grover Page Golf Endowment Website Recognition Captain’s Crew is the official kids club of UT Martin Robert L. Carroll Scholarship Endowment Cross Country/Track/Women’s $__________ • • • • • • • • • w e Bill Rasbach Endowment r Athletics and is open to all children ages 5-12. Club Equestrian $__________ s C Paul Spears Cheerleading Scholarship Endowment Blue Plate • • • • • • • • Captain’ members receive an official club t-shirt, free admission Football $__________ to all home football and basketball games, a birthday Giles Spirit Scholarship Endowment Hospitality card, opportunity to participate in football’s Spirit Run prior to each Alberta Robinson Scholarship Endowment Golf $__________ • • • • • • • Driver/Goad Family Golf Scholarship Endowment home football game, the Baseline Buddies program during basketball James C. Henson Tennis Endowment Rifle $__________ North Parking Lot season and several other interactive opportunities with Skyhawk teams • • • • • • Wilbur & Peggy Edmiston Walk-on Scholarship Endowment Rodeo $__________ throughout the season. It only costs $15 to join this exclusive club! Kathleen & Tom Elam Scholarship Endowment-Ath Wall Recognition • • • • • Giles/Gearin Women’s Athletic Scholarship Endowment Soccer $__________ Bruce Hill Memorial Endowment Softball $__________ Captain’s Club Plate THE 110% VICTORY CLUB • • • • • Increase your giving 10% over last year’s giving and UTM Ron Lewellen Men’s Athletic Endowed Scholarship Tennis $__________ be a part of the 110% Victory Club. Members will Ki & Amy Chu Football Endowed Scholarship Event Invite Mr. & Mrs. George Fain Football Scholarship Endowment Volleyball $__________ • • • • receive a 110% Victory Club t-shirt and a car Pat Head Summitt Excellence Endowment for Women’s Basketball UTM decal. In addition, special recognition will be given at a football and UTM Gear • • • Phil & Camille Carr Golf Scholarship Quasi-Endowment *The Victory Fund allows for additional support to our basketball game and in both the football and basketball programs. Wilbur & Peggy Edminston Walk-on Endowment Opportunity to student-athletes through scholarship assistance, program • • Romeo J. Duncan Football Scholarship Endowment enhancements, and facility upgrades. This fund is used to Travel with Team **Giving towards one or more of these funds should be listed in support our coaches for needs outside of their operational the “Other” fields on the Pledge Card portion of this guide. Special Event with budgets thus enhancing the student athlete experience. AD • The UT Martin Department of Athletics benefits from the To see the remaining funds and endorsements available UT MARTIN SKYHAWK CLUB PARKING generosity of committed alumni, community members, with a description, please visit utmsports.com, contact The Skyhawk Club is UT Martin’s primary fundraising arm for Skyhawk Club parking for football and men’s and women’s parents, and friends who have included the athletic program the Skyhawk Club office at (731)881-7664 or email Skyhawk Athletics. Contributions to the Skyhawk Club help with basketball is allocated per current year giving level. Reserved in their charitable giving and financial planning. Contributions [email protected]. **Please write the name of parking is available for donors beginning at the Varsity level by can come to UT Martin Athletics in various amounts, for scholarship costs for our student-athletes, providing academic the fund or code provided in the “Other” fields below. support, facility maintenance and improvements, and many other giving a minimum of $300 to receive a license plate. North Lot numerous reasons, and in many forms. The programs and necessary resources for our student-athletes to compete at the basketball parking is provided for donor beginning at the Pilot gifting opportunities currently available are presented below. highest level in the classroom and on the field of competition level by giving a minimum of $750. Captain’s level giving receives Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Other 1 $__________ in the Ohio Valley Conference.