U L L B D D O Samford R Celebrating G O C F Bulldog Club 2018-19 L M YEARS U A B S 10 2 8 0 0 8 - 2 0 1 Samford Student-Athletes Bulldog Club STUDENTS FIRST The Samford Bulldog Club exists for the sole purpose of securing and managing the necessary Samford’s athletics teams are ranked #1 in Alabama fi nancial resources for Samford student-athletes to excel at the highest level, both athletically and and in the top 15 nationally for Graduation Success Rate (GSR) academically. Bulldog Club membership at any level supports all 17 men’s and women’s sports. by the NCAA with an average score of 97%. Ten teams We are the cornerstone of fi nancial support for Samford Athletics. posted perfect scores. Samford student-athletes have averaged above a “Each day, I stand in 3.0 cumulative GPA for 10 consecutive semesters. awe of our student- Contents athletes. I marvel at 196 Samford student-athletes were named to the their commitment to Students First 2 daily 6 a.m. workouts Southern Conference Academic Honor Filling the Budget Gap 3 before an 8 a.m. Roll for the 2016-17 academic year. class, and late nights Outfitting a Samford Bulldog 4 spent finishing class Bulldog Club Membership 5 assignments while taking care of their bodies that have Gameday Hospitality 6 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF battled a hard game that day, because Selena Popp Special Events 7 they are proud to represent Samford University. Because of our generous Priority Points 8 6:30– 8–9:45 a.m. 11 a.m.– 1–2:15 p.m. 5–5:45 p.m. 7–10 p.m. 10:30 7:30 a.m. Offi ce hours 12:15 a.m. Tax Accounting Strength and Study/Homework p.m. Bulldog Club members, Samford Athletics Morning stretches with professors Intermediate conditioning Lights Samford Classic 9 and breakfast Accounting II out is able to ensure that our student-athletes get the best education, compete at the Samford Athletics Hall 10 of Fame Celebration highest level and have the opportunity 7:30–8 a.m. 10–10:50 a.m. 12:15 a.m.– 2:45-5 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 10– to know Jesus. As Dr. Westmoreland Commute to Meetings (Beta 12:45 p.m. Track & Field practice Travel home and dinner 10:30 p.m. Ways to Invest in Samford Athletics 11 campus Alpha Psi and Lunch at the Caf Free time would say, ‘The world is a better place’ Track Team) Invest in Samford Athletics 12 because of Samford student-athletes and their commitment to excellence in the Season Ticket Information 13 “I really appreciate the support that each of our Bulldog Club members give to all the athletic teams here at Samford. The Samford track and field team has become my family away from home and classroom and in competition.” Meet Our Team 14 that would not have been possible without the generous gifts made by our Bulldog Club members.” A Word from the Athletics Director Athletics the from A Word Martin Newton, Athletics Director Selena Popp, Senior, Track and Field 2 1 Filling the Budget Gap OUTFITTING A Samford Bulldog EXPENSES REVENUE Helmet $335 Facilities and Operations The Gap Shoulder pads $445 Uniforms and “Fundraising” Equipment Gloves $29 Jersey $92 Academic Support Conference Distribution Football $91 Sports Medicine Ticket Sales Compression gear $65 Strength and Conditioning Game Guarantees Pads $10 Pants $45 Team Travel University Funding Recruiting Corporate Sponsorships Socks $19 “With the expense of recruiting and traveling increasing every year, the generosity of Cleats $60 our Bulldog Club members has never been more important than it is TODAY.” Casey Dunn, Head Baseball Coach Total: $1,191 4 3 Bulldog Club Membership Gifts to the Bulldog Club support all 360 Samford student-athletes. The Bulldog Club manages gameday hospitality and reserved parking for all home football and men’s basketball games. All- Heritage President’s Athletics All- Conference All- Circle Circle Director American Plus Conference Varsity Jr. Varsity Bulldog Rookie ($10,000) ($5,000) ($3,000) ($2,000) ($1,350) ($1,000) ($750) ($500) ($250) ($100) Tax-Deductible Donation, Earn Priority Points Access to Bulldog Club Gear Regular Communications Gameday Hospitality from Inside Samford Athletics Invitation to Special Bulldog Club Events The mission of the Bulldog Club is to Recognition in Football and connect our members with each other Men’s Basketball Gameday Programs and with Samford. Recognition on Donor Wall in the Pete Hanna Center Hospitality* and Reserved MAX 4 MAX 1 Parking for Football OR HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY Men’s Basketball PASSES* PASS* Hospitality* and Reserved MAX 10 MAX 8 MAX 8 MAX 6 MAX 5 Parking for Football AND HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY Men’s Basketball PASSES* PASSES* PASSES* PASSES* PASSES* Special “Thank You” Gift On-Field/Court Recognition for Two at a Football or Men’s Basketball Home Game *hospitality passes equal the number of season tickets purchased by sport Single game hospitality passes can be purchased by Bulldog Club members at the All-Conference level and higher for $30 each. Limit four per member for the 2018 football season. Limit six per member for the 2018-19 men’s basketball season. Young Alumni Rate Samford alumni who have completed their undergraduate degree and are 32 years old or younger on May 31, 2019 receive 50% off any of the published rates for Bulldog Club membership. “My family and I are proud to support our Samford Bulldogs. My oldest daughter, Ali, and I have been First-Year Membership for Samford Employees enjoying men’s basketball hospitality together since she was in elementary school. Ever since then, Samford men’s basketball games and Bulldog Club gameday hospitality have become a treasured family tradition Samford faculty and staff joining the Bulldog Club for the very first time receive 50% off any of the each season.” published rates for their first year of Bulldog Club membership. Jeff Bramer, Bulldog Club member since 2008 6 5 Special Events Priority Points CONNECTING BULLDOG CLUB MEMBERS TO ONE ANOTHER All donations to Samford Athletics earn Priority Points, which are used to determine gameday reserved parking and away game and postseason tickets. Points are awarded as follows: In addition to gameday hospitality, the Bulldog Club hosts specials events that are designed to connect our members both socially and professionally, including the National Signing Day Luncheon and numerous networking opportunities featuring notable guest speakers. Season Tickets Bulldog Club Restricted Gifts to Samford Classic and Consecutive Purchased Membership Gift Hall of Fame Celebration Years Giving 1 1 1 1 5 per per per per per season ticket $100 $100 $100 consecutive year Samford Former Samford Recruit New Alumni Student-athlete Bulldog Club Member 25 50 10 one-time one-time per new points points member Any gift to Samford Athletics is a gift to Samford and to the Forever Samford campaign. “Being a student-athlete today, it can be easy to forget things are not free. We are given gear and have access to great facilities and staff to perform our best in competition. This is all made possible through the generous donations from members of the Bulldog Club. Thank you to each Bulldog Club member for your continued support and Go Dogs!” Alec Happel, Junior, Football 8 7 Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration The Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration is an annual event celebrating Samford Athletics and honoring the outstanding inductees. The evening begins with a reception* in the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame, located on campus in the Pete Hanna Center, followed by a plated dinner and induction ceremony on the arena floor. The 2019 Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13. Proceeds from the event support all 360 Samford student-athletes. Presenting Sponsor Reception Sponsor Inductee Sponsor Blue Sponsor Individual Seat ($5,000) ($3,500) ($3,000) ($1,500) ($150) VIP Seats 4 4 4 Sponsorship of One (1) Hall of Fame Inductee Table Sponsor Gift for Each Attendee Recognition at Reception Invitation to Hall of Fame Samford Classic Reception The Samford Classic is the premier fundraising golf tournament in the state of Alabama. Participants in this Recognition at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and in event will play on a championship golf course, network with area executives, receive first-class player gifts* Event Program and compete for elaborate hole prizes*. The 2018 Samford Classic will be held at Shoal Creek in Birmingham One (1) Regular Table - 8 seats on Monday, October 8. Proceeds support all 360 Samford student-athletes. Reserved Parking Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor Blue Sponsor Red Sponsor ($25,000) ($10,000) ($5,000) ($3,000) One (1) Individual Seat Playing Spots 4 2 2 1 Gifts made for participation in the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration are assessed for amenities and are therefore partially tax deductible. *For Blue Sponsors and above Premium Gift Recognition at Venue Recognition on Tournament Website Gifts made for sponsorship of the Samford Classic are assessed for amenities and are therefore partially tax deductible. *Player gifts and hole prizes are valued at over $72,000. 10 9 Ways to Invest in Samford Athletics Invest in Samford Athletics Contact Information Join the Bulldog Club Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________Samford class year _________________________________ Make an unrestricted gift today by cash, check or credit card. 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