Eagles club2012-13

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Ken Kavanagh Director of Athletics

The key to our future accomplishments will be our abilities to generate much needed additional external resources. Hence, we must continue to grow our Eagles Club membership, amongst other avenues (i.e., ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, etc.). If you are not already involved, please seriously consider joining our company.

We have a great beginning to our FGCU story, but our best years are ahead! Your continued support and generosity greatly enhances our path to future successes, and we are very thankful for all those who have been with us as loyal season ticket holders and Eagles Club Members. We feel very fortunate to know so many of you and call you our friends.

We look forward to sharing many future Green & Blue victory celebrations with our great Eagle Club Members in the years ahead.

In the meantime, thanks for all that you do for FGCU Athletics!

God Bless & Go Eagles!

Dear Eagles Club Family,

Greetings from FGCU Athletics!

On behalf of all our student-athletes and coaches, I want to extend our tremendous appreciation to all those who have helped make our numerous successes possible.

As we go to print, 2011-12 has been another memorable year here on “The Nest”; four more championships plus our first ever NCAA Tournament appearances; three nationally ranked teams and more victories over BCS programs in a number of sports; a record cumulative grade point average and countless community service hours by our Eagle athletes. We are proud of our achievements on and off the field.

What is the Eagles Club?

The Eagles Club is the official organization that supports Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics. Financial assistance from the membership helps to support our programs, build and maintain outstanding facilities, and fund scholarships. More than 250 talented student-athletes in 15 sports benefit from resources provided by the Eagles Club annually. In addition the Eagles Club membership provides members with opportunities to participate in exclusive social events, access to coaches and teams, as well as the intrinsic satisfaction of assisting so many quality young student-athletes.

FGCU Athletics Needs Your Financial Support

Donations to the Eagles Club provide additional resources in support of programs, coaches, and student-athletes during a time when FGCU Athletics is experiencing increased operational costs and budget cuts. By becoming a member, you can make a tangible difference in our quest for excellence in every area of competition. FGCU Athletic Programs are funded annually from contributions from the student body, ticket and sponsorship sales, and most importantly through private donations to the Eagles Club by generous supporters like you.

Please help level the playing field and retain talented coaches by joining the Eagles Club today!

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FGCU’s NCAA Tournament Appearances• Women’s Basketball - 2012• Swimming & Diving^ - 2012

• Men’s Soccer - 2011 • Women’s Soccer - 2011

FGCU’s Conference Titles include:• Baseball - 2008, 2009, 2010

• Women’s Basketball - 2009, 2011, 2012*• Men’s Soccer - 2010, 2011*

• Women’s Soccer - 2010, 2011*• Softball - 2008, 2012

• Volleyball - 2007, 2008• Swimming & Diving^ - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

*Includes Regular Season & Tournament Titles^Swimming & Diving competes in the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association

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• FGCU has won 18 conference titles in just five years in Division I as a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference & Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association.

• Four programs have made the NCAA Tournament or Championship meet in the school’s first year of Division I postseason eligibility.

• FGCU was the only Division I school in 2011 to win its conference tournament in both men’s and women’s soccer and was one of just 11 schools to have both programs in the NCAA Tournament.

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• FGCU women’s basketball became just the second A-Sun team to produce a perfect conference regular season in 2011-12, going a best-ever 18-0. The Eagles are also the second A-Sun team to go undefeated and win the postseason tournament in the same year.

• Senior Brandon Pena (Men’s Golf) and freshman Emma Svensson (Swimming & Diving) became the first student-athletes in program history to earn NCAA Championship berths as individuals.

• Five current coaches have won Coach of the Year awards.

1. Join the Eagles Club Annual Fund The Eagles Club is the annual giving fund for athletics. The first step in supporting our programs, coaches, and student-athletes is to become a part of the Eagles Club. Increasing annual support is critical to provide the proper resources.

2. Make a gift toward a special project or initiativeWhile joining the Eagles Club is the first priority for supporters, it isn’t the only option. You can also make a gift that will be earmarked for a specific capital project, legacy fund, naming opportunity or endowment.

3. Find out if your company participates in a matching gifts programMany companies have programs in place whereby they match donations (sometimes doubling or even tripling the charitable portion of a gift). The individual donor receives credit for both their gift and the company’s match.

4. Eagles Club Corporate MembershipCorporate memberships are designed for businesses that don’t fit into the Corporate Sponsorship piece. We’ve found that Lawyers, CPA’s, Dentists, Golf Courses, etc can use an Eagles Club Corporate Membership to reward employees at athletic contests. Companies can make a tax deductible contribution today!

5. Refer a friend to the Eagles ClubThe purpose of the Eagles Club is to help strengthen the resource pool for our student-athletes by growing our membership base. Help us grow our membership numbers by referring a friend, co-worker or fellow season ticket holder.

• Online • Phone • E-mail • Mail*For more information go to FGCUAthletics.com/Giving/EaglesClub* 6. Remember FGCU Athletics in your Estate PlanningYou can help ensure the continued success of FGCU Athletics in perpetuity by making a legacy gift. We will work with the planned giving staff at FGCU and you to determine a gift plan that best meets your financial and philanthropic goals.

7. Eagles Scholarship SocietyThe FGCU Athletics’ mission to provide the best athletic and academic experience for our student-athletes will endure with help from our most committed supporters. A commitment to join the Eagles Scholarship Society paves the way for our student-athletes to become champions on the field/court and in the classroom!

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“Generous donations to the Eagles Club and Eagles Scholarship Society are the difference between great achievements by our programs and the evolution of extraordinary ones.”

• 13th overall selection in the 2010 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox.• The first White Sox player since 1990 to reach the majors in the season in which he was drafted.• Named 2010 Minor League Rookie of the Year by Sporting News.• 2010 Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and five-time All-American.

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“The relationship that I had with our fans at FGCU was one of my favorite things about going to the ballpark. The generosity and camaraderie that was displayed every game was truly remarkable. I will always be proud to be an Eagle!”

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ONCE AN EAGLE...ALWAYS AN EAGLE

In just 11 years of athletics, including five in Division I, FGCU has defeated many

established programs.

The Eagles Club Corporate membership is designed for businesses looking to support FGCU Athletics and reward employees. This membership option is for a business or practice that doesn’t have an interest in advertising or signage. Lawyers, Dentists, CPAs, Golf Communities, etc., can use the Corporate Membership to reward employees by attending games and receiving recognition by the public address announcer. This is a great way for local businesses to join the FGCU Athletics family and help support Southwest Florida’s hometown team!

Option #1 – $750 Annually• Recognition in Alico Arena on a plaque located on the mezzanine, listing your group as Eagles Club Corporate Partners• Email updates on FGCU Athletic Events & News• Up to 10 game day tickets for one (1) game of your choice• PA announcement and recognition of your group at that game

Option #2 – $1,500 Annually• Recognition in Alico Arena on a plaque located on the mezzanine, listing your group as Eagles Club Corporate Partners• Email updates on FGCU Athletic Events & News• Up to 15 game day tickets for two (2) games of your choice• 15 FGCU Athletics t-shirts• PA Announcement and recognition of your group at halftime

Option #3 – $2,500 Annually• Recognition in Alico Arena on a plaque located in the mezzanine, listing your group as Eagles Club Corporate Partners• Email updates on FGCU Athletic Events & News• Up to 15 game day tickets for three (3) games of your choice• 15 FGCU Athletics t-shirts• PA Announcement and recognition of your group at halftime• A night in a Sky Box of a selected game (food & beverage included)

Subtle changes can be made to these options by contacting Graham Diemer at (239) 590-7107. All benefits can be waived if you wish to make a gift that is 100% tax deductible.

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Florida Gulf Coast University is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A portion of your contributions are tax exempt from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you choose to waive the benefits associated with your level of membership, 100% of your contribution is deductible.

Number in boxes indicate the number of benefits at respective level.10% discount on apparel in the FGCU Bookstore/concourse on gameday.

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CASH OR CHECKGifts made by cash or check (payable to FGCU Athletics) are accepted by mail or in person at Alico Arena.

ONLINEOnline giving will be available as of 07/01/2012. Please visit www.fgcuathletics.com/giving for more information.

Please contact Graham Diemer, Eagles Club Coordinator, at 239.590.7107 or gdiemer@fgcu.edu to discuss the options listed above.

All forms of giving are accepted by visiting the Athletics Department located on the third floor of Alico Arena.

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Gift LeveLs for 2012-13Please indicate your intended membershiP level below.

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eagles scholarshiP society - ($15,000)

director’s club - ($5,000)

coach’s club - ($2,500)

varsity club - ($1,000)

blue eagle - ($750)

green eagle - ($500)

white eagle - ($250)

alumni* - ($150)

other - $

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