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ATHLETIC FUND YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND Thank you for your generous support of UCLA Athletics by being a member of the Wooden Athletic Fund and enhancing the experiences of our student-athletes. A tremendous congratulations goes out to Coach Sampras Webster and our UCLA Women’s Tennis program, who brought home UCLA’s 111th National Championship on Tuesday, May 20. It is individuals like you who truly make a difference and nearly 700 student-athletes at UCLA thank you for your continued support. If we can ever be of assistance, please call (310) 206-3302 or email [email protected]. GO BRUINS! BENEFIT OF THE MONTH GIVING OPPORTUNITY MEET A MEMBER OF YOUR UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT TEAM INSIDE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT Taylor Swearingen Director of Annual Fund Hometown: Santa Rosa, California College: UCLA, History, 2008 Start Date with UCLA Athletics Development: I started working with UCLA Athletics as a student intern in our Marketing Department in the summer of 2007. That internship gave me a wonderful opportunity to learn about college athletics and as I came to know more about the different facets of the Athletic Department, the Development area sparked my interest as a way to directly connect with the best supporters of the program. After graduating from UCLA in 2008, I moved into a full-time position in the Development Office and over the past six years I have been privileged to work with the Wooden Athletic Fund as both Assistant and Associate Director and play a significant role in UCLA’s fundraising efforts during the Pauley Pavilion Campaign of Champions. I am honored to have recently been promoted to a new position as Director of Annual Fund. In this new role I will be taking an increased leadership role in guiding the efforts of our Wooden Athletic Fund team to increase philanthropic support for UCLA’s student-athletes. I specifically focus on donor communica- tions, benefit fulfillment, new member outreach and major gift stewardship and cultivation. In addition to my work with the Wooden Athletic Fund, I also lead the individual sport fundraising efforts for Women’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis and Women’s Tennis. Favorite UCLA Memory / Experience: Joining the Bruins at the final College World Series game played at Rosenblatt Stadium in 2010. The history and tradition of Rosenblatt Stadium were amazing to behold and the people of Omaha were unbelievably welcoming to us. It was a shame to see the Bruin team led by Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer fall short of their Championship goal, but 2010 was an amazing experience….and the Bruins got back to Omaha to claim the title in 2013! Favorite Professional Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers Favorite Westwood Restaurant: TLT Food Favorite John Wooden Quote: “Little things make big things happen.” Unique Fact About Yourself: I have four names and go by my middle name. My full name is George Taylor Vernon Swearingen, in honor of my grandfathers George Swearingen and Taylor Vernon. Message to Our Donors: It is a true pleasure and honor to work at my alma mater and help donors connect with their passions while supporting such great student-athletes and coaches. I thank each and every one of UCLA’s generous supporters for doing their part to help maintain and enhance UCLA as the finest athletic and academic institution in the world. Go Bruins!!! The following individuals listed below have recently joined the Wooden Athletic Fund and/or Bruin Varsity Club for the first time as part of our 8CLAP for 8K initiative to increase our annual fund from 5,313 to 8,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a difference in our ability for success. WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND NEW MEMBER UPDATE (310) 206-3302 • [email protected] ATHLETIC FUND UCLA Athletics’ Centennial Campaign Leading up to UCLA’s 100th anniversary in 2019, our campus is embarking on The Centennial Campaign for UCLA, a multi-billion campus wide fundraising campaign. During the campaign, UCLA Athletics, with a goal to generate $260 million in contributions by 2019, will make key investments that will enable us to build upon our standing as the premiere intercollegiate athletics program in the nation. With support from our alumni, friends and fans around the world, we will ensure UCLA’s ability to attract top talent and provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to thrive, both in the classroom and in competition. The UCLA Centennial Campaign is one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in public higher education and our Athletics’ goal to attempt to generate $260 million is one of the largest Athletic specific campaigns ever attempted in Intercollegiate Athletics’ history. The UCLA Athletic Department’s goal for the Campaign is to raise resources for three key areas: • Operational support • Endowment support • Capital support “To date, UCLA Athletics has raised approximately $116 million of the $260 million goal established by the Centennial Campaign. While this is a number to be proud of for sure, it is simply not in our nature to be content. We will continue to push the boundaries of what is thought possible because at UCLA, we know no other way.” – UCLA Director of Athletics, Dan Guerrero To carry our momentum forward, we invite you to share our grand finale “Let There Be…” sound and light projection show. This breathtaking spectacle was projected onto one of UCLA’s most iconic venues, Royce Hall. We invite you to share this video with friends and family and inspire them with UCLA's first century of dynamism and global impact and help us set the stage for an exciting future. For more information on the Centennial Campaign or to support UCLA student-athletes, please contact the UCLA Athletics Development Office at 310-206-3302. The generous Wooden Athletic Fund donors listed below have increased their giving at least one giving level since May 1st and thereby “Become a Champion” for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their generous support. NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS Deborah D. Owen & James A. Abatti – Brawley, CA Henry Abbink – Westlake Village, CA Armen Aghaian – Glendale, CA Brenda Allen – San Gabriel, CA Robert Anderson – Los Angeles, CA Nicolas Anduze – Pasadena, CA Jim Atkinson – Granada Hills, CA Todd Avakian – Costa Mesa, CA Merrill Barr – Los Angeles, CA Phil Bienvenu – West Covina, CA Stan Castongia – Norco, CA James Chatterton – El Segundo, CA Haiming Chu – Monterey Park, CA Nani & Chip Cipponeri – Glendora, CA Richard Corrales – Pacific Palisades, CA Glen Davis – Santa Barbara, CA Jane Downey – Winnetka, CA Jeff Dunlap – Covina, CA Douglas Edwards – Simi Valley, CA Jamie Feehan – Simi Valley, CA Bruce Fischer – Huntington Beach, CA Roger Fischer – Los Angeles, CA Anthony Flatos – San Luis Obispo, CA Ernesto Flores – Hacienda Heights, CA Ron Flores – Pasadena, CA Bonnie Friedman – Encino, CA Dorie Fullerton – Los Angeles, CA Brandon Gambino – Huntington Beach, CA Rick & Karen Ganulin – Tustin, CA Dina Garcia – Whittier, CA Robert Garcia – Thousand Oaks, CA Judge Emilio Garza – San Antonio, TX Vince Giovinazzo – Laguna Hills, CA Keira Goerl – Moreno Valley, CA Peggy Gomez – Riverside, CA Elida Gonzalez – Hacienda Heights, CA David Gordon – Manhattan Beach, CA Armida Green – La Habra Heights, CA David Gyepes – Santa Monica, CA John Haghighi – Los Angeles, CA Damon Harvey – Mount Prospect, IL Chris Hasbrouck – Altadena, CA Waseem Hasnain – San Ramon, CA Cynthia & Jonathan S. Hill – Orange, CA Michael Horowitz – Manhattan Beach, CA Eric Hsiao – Irvine, CA Fred Hughes – Calabasas, CA Michael Hutson – Simi Valley, CA Paul Idell – Thousand Oaks, CA Manuel Ruiz – Stevenson Ranch, CA Ali Sadaghiani – Hermosa Beach, CA Jihad Sakhnini – Pasadena, CA Art Santana – San Dimas, CA Mark Scatolini – Redondo Beach, CA Brett Schafer – Los Angeles, CA Craig Schenasi – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rohit Shendrikar – Los Angeles, CA Philip Schwartz – North Hills, CA Ron Shiraishi – Cerritos, CA Del Silva – Corona, CA Lary Simon – Newport Coast, CA Richard Siwiecki – Whittier, CA Frank Smith – Long Beach, CA Jessica Smuckler – West Hills, CA Michelle & David A. Spiegel – Calabasas, CA Richard Spindler – Seal Beach, CA Harry Stahl – Irvine, CA Pete Stong – Simi Valley, CA Geoffrey Strand – Manhattan Beach, CA Ira Swartz – Los Angeles, CA Gary Tani – Torrance, CA Chris Tarbell – Los Angeles, CA Michael Thomas – Fresno, CA Thomas Thomas – Manhattan Beach, CA Kenneth Thompson – Los Angeles, CA James Tolich – Los Angeles, CA Joe Tombrella – Covina, CA Rita and Joseph M. Tosti – Irvine, CA Filippo Trani – Long Beach, CA Phil Tsai – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Brian T. Twomey – Simi Valley, CA Margarita Vallejo – Los Angeles, CA George Wade – Calabasas, CA Don Vander Wal – Costa Mesa, CA Victor Wang – Yorba Linda, CA Melissa & Robert Weiler – Beverly Hills, CA Justin Welch – South Pasadena, CA Kevin Welch – Seal Beach, CA Glenn Windom – Los Angeles, CA Donald Wisdom – Santa Clarita, CA Garvin Wong – Granada Hills, CA Victor Wong – San Marino, CA Linda Woolman – Canyon Country, CA Mirian Wu – Whittier, CA Mirian Wu – Whittier, CA Cheryl Wyrick – Huntington Beach, CA Dennis Young – Costa Mesa, CA Edward Young – Los Angeles, CA Michael Alcaraz – Burbank, CA Elio Alvarado – Chatsworth, CA Art Aquino – Huntington Beach, CA Adolfo Arenas – Santa Paula, CA David G. Arnold – Tustin, CA Brian Arriola – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Robert Bailey – Laguna Niguel, CA John Barbera – Rancho Cucamonga, CA Justin Barton – Encinitas, CA Aaron Benitez – Canoga Park, CA David Blumenfeld – San Francisco, CA Carlos Bocanegra – Alta Loma, CA John Brodersen – Dallas, TX Raquel Buckle – Bakersfield, CA Edward Cardoza – Van Nuys, CA George Caro – San Dimas, CA Anthony Cespedes – Los Angeles, CA Vanlin Chan – Santa Fe, NM Joe Chavez – Ontario, CA Donny Chung – Alameda, CA Traci Clark – La Canada Flintridge, CA Chris Connelly – Newport Beach, CA Taylor Constance – Santa Ana, CA Leslie Cook – Redlands, CA Dwain Crum – Rosemead, CA Brian Daigle – Santa Monica, CA Charles Dragicevich – Westlake Village, CA Omar Duran – Sun Valley, CA Thomas Edwards – Atlanta, GA Evan Epstien – Los Angeles, CA Richard Escarcega – Venice, CA Robert Fedail – Chino Hills, CA Martin Fernandez – Los Angeles, CA Bob Gallishaw – Long Beach, CA Agustin Garcia – Downey, CA Robert Garcia – Simi Valley, CA Jenny Gardner – Long Beach, CA Lori Gilchrist – Encino, CA Jason Gim – Stevenson Ranch, CA Michael Gonzales – Pacific Palisades, CA Miriam Gonzales-Lopez – Norwalk, CA Steven Gray – Pasadena, CA Allison & Michael Grieb – San Francisco, CA Carol Hampar – La Crescenta, CA Andrew Henggeler – Oak Park, CA Joshua Hernandez – Los Angeles, CA Peter Hernandez – Sylmar, CA Paul Hession – Glendale, CA Warren Higgins – Stevenson Ranch, CA Rhiannon Hood – Dallas, TX Yumiko Hori – Reseda, CA Danielle Hoston – Studio City, CA David Hudgins – Los Angeles, CA David Humiston – Pasadena, CA Amy Hurwitz – Los Angeles, CA Janine A. Inscoe – Long Beach, CA Mark Jacobsen – Indio, CA Jason Kiesel – Los Angeles, CA Michael Kotzin – Irvine, CA Kristin Kuntz – Los Angeles, CA David Kutzer – Santa Monica, CA Judith & Albert Lachman – Huntington Beach, CA Carlos Larenas – West Covina, CA Erik Larson – Canyon Lake, CA Timothy Lawson – Diamond Bar, CA Paul Lee – Los Angeles, CA Roper Leroy – West Covina, CA Jonathan Li – Los Angeles, CA Christina Lin – Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Christy Lin – Atlanta, GA Jeffrey R. Locke – Glendale, CA Salvador Lona – Los Angeles, CA Ruddy Lopez – Pacoima, CA Nicholas Low – Los Angeles, CA Kelly Lowry – San Diego, CA Danielle Lucio – Costa Mesa, CA Kelly Macarthur – Newhall, CA Renee Martel – Los Angeles, CA Daniel Martinez – Whittier, CA Carol & John Matulich – Riverside, CA Courtney D. Mayo – Bakersfield, CA James P. Mc Carron – Riverside, CA Tamery McCrabb – Lakewood, CA Kelsey V. McGinley – Long Beach, CA Daniel McGowan – Rancho Cucamonga, CA Paola & Brian Mc Namara – Alamo, CA Alfred Medina – Pasadena, CA Lynn Melillo – Pasadena, CA Robert Mendez – Montebello, CA Debbie Merymarion – Pasadena, CA David Mielke – Murrieta, CA Andrew Miller – Los Angeles, CA Cassandra & John Morning – San Marino, CA Ray Newman – Pasadena, CA John Nguyen – Laguna Beach, CA Mark Nimmo – Laguna Niguel, CA Karen O’Donnell – Studio City, CA Tim O’Neill – Carlsbad, CA Russell K. Pace – Plano, TX Loukas Pappis – Los Angeles, CA Vanessa Pineda – Cerritos, CA Chester Pipkin – Manhattan Beach, CA Frederick Pobanz – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Matthew P. Preciado – Long Beach, CA Natalya Pyatkovska – Los Angeles, CA Steven Quan – Garden Grove, CA Blair & Stephen Raber – Washington, DC David Regan – Los Angeles, CA Caryn Requejo – Los Angeles, CA Ryan Ritter – Orange, CA George Rodrigues – South Gate, CA Daisy Rodriguez – Los Angeles, CA William Roeschlein II – San Jose, CA Sheldon Kadish & Mary Ann Rosenfeld – Santa Monica, CA Tony Sandoval – Montebello, CA Jerry Sebag – Huntington Beach, CA Larry Seigler – Beverly Hills, CA Richard Shemin – Los Angeles, CA Elissa Sheridan – Los Angeles, CA Michael St. Denis – Torrance, CA Sarah Stangl – Dallas, TX Ted Stecheson – Monrovia, CA David Stubblefield – Plano, TX Richard Sturma – Alhambra, CA Ryan D. Sublett – Santa Monica, CA Sherod Thaxton – Los Angeles, CA Courtney & Tracey Thompson – Denver, CO Joseph R. Thurner – Irvine, CA Joe Tosti – Irvine, CA Paul Tran – Long Beach, CA Gina M. Umek – Glendale, CA Travis Upton – Moreno Valley, CA Rosana Valdez – Port Hueneme, CA John Vandenburgh – Murrieta, CA Collin Vandeusen – Newhall, CA Brian Villalobos – Los Angeles, CA Conrad Wilson – Los Angeles, CA Sunny Yacenda – Fountain Valley, CA Gary Yetter – Moreno Valley, CA Katelyn Yoder – Lakewood, CA Lori & Phillip Young – Palmdale, CA Thomas Yung – Los Angeles, CA CLICK HERE TO READ UCLA’S RELEASE ON THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SPECTACULAR “LET THERE BE…” ROYCE HALL LIGHT SHOW CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR ENTIRE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL WOODEN ATHELTIC FUND DONOR BENEFITS CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2014 BRUINS AT THE BEACH CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU TOO CAN “BECOME A CHAMPION” CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 8CLAP8K INITIATIVE Bruins at the Beach, presented by Audi Auto Gallery Saturday, June 21 On Saturday, June 21st, UCLA Athletics will host its annual Bruins at the Beach event at The Strand at Headlands, Dana Point, to benefit nearly 700 student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. This exclusive event, limited to just 150 guests, is an opportunity for passionate UCLA alumni, friends and fans to spend an elegant evening in Orange County with Dan Guerrero, UCLA Head Coaches, including Coach Mora and Coach Alford, as well as distinguished UCLA Legends. This evening will feature gourmet food, open bar, live entertainment, a silent auction with several unique experiences and more, all while enjoying an unbeatable view of the Pacific Ocean. If you would like to sign up for this exclusive event and learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please call (310) 206-3302. Sneak Peek at our 2014 Bruins at the Beach Silent Auction Items: • Exclusive Suite Concert Tickets to Eminem / Rhianna and Justin Timberlake this Summer • Luxury Beach and Luxury Car Getaway • Tickets and signed items from the LA Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, LA Lakers and LA Clippers • The Ultimate UCLA Football and Men’s Basketball Experience • One-of-a-kind Midnight LA Football Helmet, signed by Coach Mora • One-of-a-kind NFL Bruin Draft Signed Football • Exclusive Golf Outings with Distinguished Bruins • The Ultimate Health Package, with exclusive items donated from Nekter and Soul Cycle • …AND MUCH MORE! EVENT HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH JUNE 2014 Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party Invitation The Wooden Athletic Fund offers several exclusive benefits to enhance your UCLA Football fan experience – one being the Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party. Starting at the Bruin Athletic Club level ($850+), Wooden Athletic Fund donors qualify to attend this pregame party, which takes place before every home UCLA Football game in the Area H Fan Zone at the Rose Bowl. Complimentary admission is offered to Wooden Athletic Fund members starting at the Bruin All-American level ($3,500+). The Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party offers a festive, Bruin atmosphere, gourmet food options, open bar, plenty of seating, TVs and the opportunity to mingle with Bruin fans before UCLA Football takes the field. Advance RSVP is required to attend and invitations with registration information will be sent to all qualified donors in early August. For more information about this UCLA Football pregame event, please call the Bruin Game Day Party Hotline at (310) 794-3272. Wooden Athletic Fund Renewal Deadline June 30th, 2014 It is that time of year again! If you have not done so already, please be sure to renew your Wooden Athletic Fund membership for the 2014-15 year by June 30, 2014. Renewing your annual donation by the June 30th deadline will allow you to enjoy all exclusive member- ship benefits including priority seating, parking and events for the upcoming 2014 UCLA Football season. Benefits for gifts received by the June 30th deadline run from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. If you are not a current member, join the Wooden Athletic Fund this month and receive a full year of exclusive benefits that are sure to enhance your UCLA fan experience! To join, renew, or learn more about the Wooden Athletic Fund, please call our office at (310) 206-3302. IMPORTANT REMINDER! Belia Johnson – Los Angeles, CA Eric Johnson – Playa Del Rey, CA David G. Kan – Los Angeles, CA Doug Kato – Huntington Beach, CA Claire Kelly – Dana Point, CA James Kettler – Surfside, CA Kirk Koenig – Studio City, CA Terry Agius & Greg Krause – Anaheim, CA David Lauruhn – Riverside, CA Mark Latronica – San Diego, CA Christopher M. Leavell – Trabuco Canyon, CA Robert Lenton – Palmdale, CA Carol Lindman – Palm Desert, CA Chris Lubner – Long Beach, CA Susan and Ryan Lynch – Beverly Hills, CA Bob Magro – Redondo Beach, CA Tony Mallord – Newbury Park, CA Lisa Manheim – Los Angeles, CA Lori & Rich Manor – Laguna Hills, CA Michael Martinez – Henderson, NV John Matulich – Riverside, CA Nancy Mayer – Hermosa Beach, CA Roger McKee – Glendale, CA Sylvia McQuarrie – Seal Beach, CA Philip Medina – Whittier, CA Scott Merrin – Los Angeles, CA Kevin Meza – Pasadena, CA Andre Miller – San Marcos, CA Todd Mitchell – Santa Monica, CA Thomas Molnar – Chatsworth, CA Gary Monroe – Laguna Beach, CA Anne Nagel – Santa Ana, CA Matt Ober – Altadena, CA Lloyd Oki – Los Altos, CA Henry Olea – Hacienda Heights, CA Felipe Olivar – Yorba Linda, CA Cheryl & Jeff Osborn – Santa Ana, CA Andrew Ouvrier – Northridge, CA Jung Park – Westlake Village, CA Paul Pernecky – Pasadena, CA Michael Perry – Santa Rosa, CA Brian Polak – Covina, CA Robert Pontelle – Sherman Oaks, CA Arnold Porath – Los Angeles, CA Brian Porreca – Pasadena, CA Paul Presburger – Encino, CA Janet Pullen – Oceanside, CA Armando Ramirez – Pasadena, CA Barry Rudin – Calabasas, CA
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ATHLETIC FUND
YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND
Thank you for your generous support of UCLA Athletics by being a member of the Wooden Athletic Fund and enhancing the experiences of our student-athletes. A tremendous congratulations goes out to Coach Sampras Webster and our UCLA Women’s Tennis program, who brought home UCLA’s 111th National Championship on Tuesday, May 20. It is individuals like you who truly make a difference and nearly 700 student-athletes at UCLA thank you for your continued support. If we can ever be of assistance, please call (310) 206-3302 or email [email protected]. GO BRUINS!
B E N E F I T O F T H E M O N T H
G I V I N G O P P O R T U N I T Y
MEET A MEMBER OF YOUR UCLA ATHLET ICS DEVELOPMENT T EAM
I N S I D E U C L A A T H L E T I C S D E V E L O P M E N T
Taylor SwearingenDirector of Annual Fund
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CaliforniaCollege: UCLA, History, 2008Start Date with UCLA Athletics Development: I started working with UCLA Athletics as a student intern in our Marketing Department in the summer of 2007. That internship gave me a wonderful opportunity to learn about college athletics and as I came to know more about the different facets of the Athletic Department, the Development area sparked my interest as a way to directly
connect with the best supporters of the program. After graduating from UCLA in 2008, I moved into a full-time position in the Development Office and over the past six years I have been privileged to work with the Wooden Athletic Fund as both Assistant and Associate Director and play a significant role in UCLA’s fundraising efforts during the Pauley Pavilion Campaign of Champions.
I am honored to have recently been promoted to a new position as Director of Annual Fund. In this new role I will be taking an increased leadership role in guiding the efforts of our Wooden Athletic Fund team to increase philanthropic support for UCLA’s student-athletes. I specifically focus on donor communica-tions, benefit fulfillment, new member outreach and major gift stewardship and cultivation. In addition to my work with the Wooden Athletic Fund, I also lead the individual sport fundraising efforts for Women’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis and Women’s Tennis.Favorite UCLA Memory / Experience: Joining the Bruins at the final College World Series game played at Rosenblatt Stadium in 2010. The history and tradition of Rosenblatt Stadium were amazing to behold and the people of Omaha were unbelievably welcoming to us. It was a shame to see the Bruin team led by Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer fall short of their Championship goal, but 2010 was an amazing experience….and the Bruins got back to Omaha to claim the title in 2013!Favorite Professional Sports Team: San Francisco 49ersFavorite Westwood Restaurant: TLT FoodFavorite John Wooden Quote: “Little things make big things happen.”Unique Fact About Yourself: I have four names and go by my middle name. My full name is George Taylor Vernon Swearingen, in honor of my grandfathers George Swearingen and Taylor Vernon. Message to Our Donors: It is a true pleasure and honor to work at my alma mater and help donors connect with their passions while supporting such great student-athletes and coaches. I thank each and every one of UCLA’s generous supporters for doing their part to help maintain and enhance UCLA as the finest athletic and academic institution in the world. Go Bruins!!!
The following individuals listed below have recently joined the Wooden Athletic Fund and/or Bruin Varsity Club for the first time as part of our 8CLAP for 8K initiative to increase our annual fund from 5,313 to 8,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a difference in our ability for success.
W O O D E N AT H L E T I C F U N D N E W M E M B E R U P D AT E
(310) 206-3302 • [email protected] ATHLETIC FUND
UCLA Athletics’ Centennial Campaign
Leading up to UCLA’s 100th anniversary in 2019, our campus is embarking on The Centennial Campaign for UCLA, a multi-billion campus wide fundraising campaign. During the campaign, UCLA Athletics, with a goal to generate $260 million in contributions by 2019, will make key investments that will enable us to build upon our standing as the premiere intercollegiate athletics program in the nation. With support from our alumni, friends and fans around the world, we will ensure UCLA’s ability to attract top talent and provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to thrive, both in the classroom and in competition.
The UCLA Centennial Campaign is one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in public higher education and our Athletics’ goal to attempt to generate $260 million is one of the largest Athletic specific campaigns ever attempted in Intercollegiate Athletics’ history. The UCLA Athletic Department’s goal for the Campaign is to raise resources for three key areas:
• Operational support
• Endowment support
• Capital support
“To date, UCLA Athletics has raised approximately $116 million of the $260 million goal established by the Centennial Campaign. While this is a number to be proud of for sure, it is simply not in our nature to be content. We will continue to push the boundaries of what is thought possible because at UCLA, we know no other way.” – UCLA Director of Athletics, Dan Guerrero
To carry our momentum forward, we invite you to share our grand finale “Let There Be…” sound and light projection show. This breathtaking spectacle was projected onto one of UCLA’s most iconic venues, Royce Hall. We invite you to share this video with friends and family and inspire them with UCLA's first century of dynamism and global impact and help us set the stage for an exciting future. For more information on the Centennial Campaign or to support UCLA student-athletes, please contact the UCLA Athletics Development Office at 310-206-3302.
The generous Wooden Athletic Fund donors listed below have increased their giving at least one giving level since May 1st and thereby “Become a Champion” for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their generous support.
N E W “ B E C O M E A C H A M P I O N ” D O N O R S
Deborah D. Owen & James A. Abatti – Brawley, CAHenry Abbink – Westlake Village, CA Armen Aghaian – Glendale, CABrenda Allen – San Gabriel, CARobert Anderson – Los Angeles, CA Nicolas Anduze – Pasadena, CAJim Atkinson – Granada Hills, CA Todd Avakian – Costa Mesa, CA Merrill Barr – Los Angeles, CAPhil Bienvenu – West Covina, CAStan Castongia – Norco, CA James Chatterton – El Segundo, CA Haiming Chu – Monterey Park, CA Nani & Chip Cipponeri – Glendora, CARichard Corrales – Pacific Palisades, CA Glen Davis – Santa Barbara, CA Jane Downey – Winnetka, CA Jeff Dunlap – Covina, CA Douglas Edwards – Simi Valley, CA Jamie Feehan – Simi Valley, CA Bruce Fischer – Huntington Beach, CARoger Fischer – Los Angeles, CA Anthony Flatos – San Luis Obispo, CA Ernesto Flores – Hacienda Heights, CARon Flores – Pasadena, CA Bonnie Friedman – Encino, CA Dorie Fullerton – Los Angeles, CA Brandon Gambino – Huntington Beach, CA Rick & Karen Ganulin – Tustin, CADina Garcia – Whittier, CARobert Garcia – Thousand Oaks, CAJudge Emilio Garza – San Antonio, TXVince Giovinazzo – Laguna Hills, CAKeira Goerl – Moreno Valley, CAPeggy Gomez – Riverside, CA Elida Gonzalez – Hacienda Heights, CA David Gordon – Manhattan Beach, CA Armida Green – La Habra Heights, CA David Gyepes – Santa Monica, CA John Haghighi – Los Angeles, CA Damon Harvey – Mount Prospect, IL Chris Hasbrouck – Altadena, CA Waseem Hasnain – San Ramon, CACynthia & Jonathan S. Hill – Orange, CAMichael Horowitz – Manhattan Beach, CA Eric Hsiao – Irvine, CA Fred Hughes – Calabasas, CAMichael Hutson – Simi Valley, CAPaul Idell – Thousand Oaks, CA
Manuel Ruiz – Stevenson Ranch, CA Ali Sadaghiani – Hermosa Beach, CA Jihad Sakhnini – Pasadena, CA Art Santana – San Dimas, CA Mark Scatolini – Redondo Beach, CA Brett Schafer – Los Angeles, CA Craig Schenasi – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rohit Shendrikar – Los Angeles, CAPhilip Schwartz – North Hills, CA Ron Shiraishi – Cerritos, CADel Silva – Corona, CA Lary Simon – Newport Coast, CA Richard Siwiecki – Whittier, CAFrank Smith – Long Beach, CAJessica Smuckler – West Hills, CA Michelle & David A. Spiegel – Calabasas, CARichard Spindler – Seal Beach, CA Harry Stahl – Irvine, CA Pete Stong – Simi Valley, CA Geoffrey Strand – Manhattan Beach, CAIra Swartz – Los Angeles, CAGary Tani – Torrance, CA Chris Tarbell – Los Angeles, CA Michael Thomas – Fresno, CA Thomas Thomas – Manhattan Beach, CA Kenneth Thompson – Los Angeles, CA James Tolich – Los Angeles, CAJoe Tombrella – Covina, CA Rita and Joseph M. Tosti – Irvine, CAFilippo Trani – Long Beach, CA Phil Tsai – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Brian T. Twomey – Simi Valley, CAMargarita Vallejo – Los Angeles, CA George Wade – Calabasas, CADon Vander Wal – Costa Mesa, CA Victor Wang – Yorba Linda, CA Melissa & Robert Weiler – Beverly Hills, CAJustin Welch – South Pasadena, CAKevin Welch – Seal Beach, CA Glenn Windom – Los Angeles, CA Donald Wisdom – Santa Clarita, CA Garvin Wong – Granada Hills, CA Victor Wong – San Marino, CA Linda Woolman – Canyon Country, CA Mirian Wu – Whittier, CA Mirian Wu – Whittier, CA Cheryl Wyrick – Huntington Beach, CA Dennis Young – Costa Mesa, CA Edward Young – Los Angeles, CA
Michael Alcaraz – Burbank, CA Elio Alvarado – Chatsworth, CAArt Aquino – Huntington Beach, CAAdolfo Arenas – Santa Paula, CADavid G. Arnold – Tustin, CABrian Arriola – Rancho Santa Margarita, CARobert Bailey – Laguna Niguel, CAJohn Barbera – Rancho Cucamonga, CAJustin Barton – Encinitas, CAAaron Benitez – Canoga Park, CADavid Blumenfeld – San Francisco, CACarlos Bocanegra – Alta Loma, CAJohn Brodersen – Dallas, TXRaquel Buckle – Bakersfield, CA Edward Cardoza – Van Nuys, CAGeorge Caro – San Dimas, CAAnthony Cespedes – Los Angeles, CAVanlin Chan – Santa Fe, NM Joe Chavez – Ontario, CADonny Chung – Alameda, CA Traci Clark – La Canada Flintridge, CA Chris Connelly – Newport Beach, CA Taylor Constance – Santa Ana, CA Leslie Cook – Redlands, CADwain Crum – Rosemead, CA Brian Daigle – Santa Monica, CACharles Dragicevich – Westlake Village, CAOmar Duran – Sun Valley, CAThomas Edwards – Atlanta, GAEvan Epstien – Los Angeles, CA Richard Escarcega – Venice, CARobert Fedail – Chino Hills, CAMartin Fernandez – Los Angeles, CABob Gallishaw – Long Beach, CAAgustin Garcia – Downey, CARobert Garcia – Simi Valley, CA Jenny Gardner – Long Beach, CALori Gilchrist – Encino, CA Jason Gim – Stevenson Ranch, CAMichael Gonzales – Pacific Palisades, CAMiriam Gonzales-Lopez – Norwalk, CASteven Gray – Pasadena, CAAllison & Michael Grieb – San Francisco, CACarol Hampar – La Crescenta, CA Andrew Henggeler – Oak Park, CAJoshua Hernandez – Los Angeles, CAPeter Hernandez – Sylmar, CAPaul Hession – Glendale, CA Warren Higgins – Stevenson Ranch, CA Rhiannon Hood – Dallas, TXYumiko Hori – Reseda, CA Danielle Hoston – Studio City, CA David Hudgins – Los Angeles, CADavid Humiston – Pasadena, CA Amy Hurwitz – Los Angeles, CAJanine A. Inscoe – Long Beach, CAMark Jacobsen – Indio, CAJason Kiesel – Los Angeles, CA Michael Kotzin – Irvine, CA Kristin Kuntz – Los Angeles, CADavid Kutzer – Santa Monica, CAJudith & Albert Lachman – Huntington Beach, CACarlos Larenas – West Covina, CAErik Larson – Canyon Lake, CA Timothy Lawson – Diamond Bar, CAPaul Lee – Los Angeles, CARoper Leroy – West Covina, CA Jonathan Li – Los Angeles, CA Christina Lin – Palos Verdes Peninsula, CAChristy Lin – Atlanta, GAJeffrey R. Locke – Glendale, CA
Salvador Lona – Los Angeles, CARuddy Lopez – Pacoima, CANicholas Low – Los Angeles, CAKelly Lowry – San Diego, CADanielle Lucio – Costa Mesa, CAKelly Macarthur – Newhall, CA Renee Martel – Los Angeles, CA Daniel Martinez – Whittier, CA Carol & John Matulich – Riverside, CACourtney D. Mayo – Bakersfield, CAJames P. Mc Carron – Riverside, CATamery McCrabb – Lakewood, CAKelsey V. McGinley – Long Beach, CADaniel McGowan – Rancho Cucamonga, CAPaola & Brian Mc Namara – Alamo, CAAlfred Medina – Pasadena, CA Lynn Melillo – Pasadena, CA Robert Mendez – Montebello, CA Debbie Merymarion – Pasadena, CADavid Mielke – Murrieta, CAAndrew Miller – Los Angeles, CACassandra & John Morning – San Marino, CARay Newman – Pasadena, CA John Nguyen – Laguna Beach, CA Mark Nimmo – Laguna Niguel, CA Karen O’Donnell – Studio City, CATim O’Neill – Carlsbad, CARussell K. Pace – Plano, TXLoukas Pappis – Los Angeles, CAVanessa Pineda – Cerritos, CA Chester Pipkin – Manhattan Beach, CAFrederick Pobanz – Rancho Palos Verdes, CAMatthew P. Preciado – Long Beach, CANatalya Pyatkovska – Los Angeles, CASteven Quan – Garden Grove, CA Blair & Stephen Raber – Washington, DCDavid Regan – Los Angeles, CACaryn Requejo – Los Angeles, CA Ryan Ritter – Orange, CA George Rodrigues – South Gate, CADaisy Rodriguez – Los Angeles, CAWilliam Roeschlein II – San Jose, CASheldon Kadish & Mary Ann Rosenfeld – Santa Monica, CATony Sandoval – Montebello, CA Jerry Sebag – Huntington Beach, CA Larry Seigler – Beverly Hills, CA Richard Shemin – Los Angeles, CAElissa Sheridan – Los Angeles, CAMichael St. Denis – Torrance, CASarah Stangl – Dallas, TXTed Stecheson – Monrovia, CA David Stubblefield – Plano, TXRichard Sturma – Alhambra, CA Ryan D. Sublett – Santa Monica, CASherod Thaxton – Los Angeles, CACourtney & Tracey Thompson – Denver, COJoseph R. Thurner – Irvine, CAJoe Tosti – Irvine, CA Paul Tran – Long Beach, CA Gina M. Umek – Glendale, CATravis Upton – Moreno Valley, CARosana Valdez – Port Hueneme, CA John Vandenburgh – Murrieta, CACollin Vandeusen – Newhall, CABrian Villalobos – Los Angeles, CAConrad Wilson – Los Angeles, CA Sunny Yacenda – Fountain Valley, CAGary Yetter – Moreno Valley, CAKatelyn Yoder – Lakewood, CALori & Phillip Young – Palmdale, CAThomas Yung – Los Angeles, CA
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Bruins at the Beach, presented by Audi Auto Gallery Saturday, June 21
On Saturday, June 21st, UCLA Athletics will host its annual Bruins at the Beach event at The Strand at Headlands, Dana Point, to benefit nearly 700 student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. This exclusive event, limited to just 150 guests, is an opportunity for passionate UCLA alumni, friends and fans to spend an elegant evening in Orange County with Dan Guerrero, UCLA Head Coaches, including Coach Mora and Coach Alford, as well as distinguished UCLA Legends. This evening will feature gourmet food, open bar, live entertainment, a silent auction with several unique experiences and more, all while enjoying an unbeatable view of the Pacific Ocean. If you would like to sign up for this exclusive event and learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please call (310) 206-3302.
Sneak Peek at our 2014 Bruins at the Beach Silent Auction Items:
• Exclusive Suite Concert Tickets to Eminem / Rhianna and Justin Timberlake this Summer • Luxury Beach and Luxury Car Getaway • Tickets and signed items from the LA Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, LA Lakers and LA Clippers • The Ultimate UCLA Football and Men’s Basketball Experience • One-of-a-kind Midnight LA Football Helmet, signed by Coach Mora • One-of-a-kind NFL Bruin Draft Signed Football • Exclusive Golf Outings with Distinguished Bruins • The Ultimate Health Package, with exclusive items donated from Nekter and Soul Cycle • …AND MUCH MORE!
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JUNE 2014
Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party Invitation
The Wooden Athletic Fund offers several exclusive benefits to enhance your UCLA Football fan experience – one being the Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party. Starting at the Bruin Athletic Club level ($850+), Wooden Athletic Fund donors qualify to attend this pregame party, which takes place before every home UCLA Football game in the Area H Fan Zone at the Rose Bowl. Complimentary admission is offered to Wooden Athletic Fund members starting at the Bruin All-American level ($3,500+).The Chancellor’s Bruin Game Day Party offers a festive, Bruin atmosphere, gourmet food options, open bar, plenty of seating, TVs and the opportunity to mingle with Bruin fans before UCLA Football takes the field. Advance RSVP is required to attend and invitations with registration information will be sent to all qualified donors in early August. For more information about this UCLA Football pregame event, please call the Bruin Game Day Party Hotline at (310) 794-3272.
Wooden Athletic Fund Renewal Deadline June 30th, 2014
It is that time of year again! If you have not done so already, please be sure to renew your Wooden Athletic Fund membership for the 2014-15 year by June 30, 2014. Renewing your annual donation by the June 30th deadline will allow you to enjoy all exclusive member-ship benefits including priority seating, parking and events for the upcoming 2014 UCLA Football season. Benefits for gifts received by the June 30th deadline run from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
If you are not a current member, join the Wooden Athletic Fund this month and receive a full year of exclusive benefits that are sure to enhance your UCLA fan experience! To join, renew, or learn more about the Wooden Athletic Fund, please call our office at (310) 206-3302.
I M P O R T A N T R E M I N D E R !
Belia Johnson – Los Angeles, CA Eric Johnson – Playa Del Rey, CADavid G. Kan – Los Angeles, CADoug Kato – Huntington Beach, CA Claire Kelly – Dana Point, CA James Kettler – Surfside, CA Kirk Koenig – Studio City, CA Terry Agius & Greg Krause – Anaheim, CADavid Lauruhn – Riverside, CA Mark Latronica – San Diego, CAChristopher M. Leavell – Trabuco Canyon, CARobert Lenton – Palmdale, CACarol Lindman – Palm Desert, CA Chris Lubner – Long Beach, CASusan and Ryan Lynch – Beverly Hills, CABob Magro – Redondo Beach, CA Tony Mallord – Newbury Park, CA Lisa Manheim – Los Angeles, CALori & Rich Manor – Laguna Hills, CAMichael Martinez – Henderson, NV John Matulich – Riverside, CA Nancy Mayer – Hermosa Beach, CA Roger McKee – Glendale, CASylvia McQuarrie – Seal Beach, CAPhilip Medina – Whittier, CA Scott Merrin – Los Angeles, CA Kevin Meza – Pasadena, CA Andre Miller – San Marcos, CATodd Mitchell – Santa Monica, CAThomas Molnar – Chatsworth, CA Gary Monroe – Laguna Beach, CA Anne Nagel – Santa Ana, CA Matt Ober – Altadena, CA Lloyd Oki – Los Altos, CAHenry Olea – Hacienda Heights, CA Felipe Olivar – Yorba Linda, CA Cheryl & Jeff Osborn – Santa Ana, CAAndrew Ouvrier – Northridge, CAJung Park – Westlake Village, CA Paul Pernecky – Pasadena, CA Michael Perry – Santa Rosa, CABrian Polak – Covina, CA Robert Pontelle – Sherman Oaks, CA Arnold Porath – Los Angeles, CABrian Porreca – Pasadena, CAPaul Presburger – Encino, CAJanet Pullen – Oceanside, CA Armando Ramirez – Pasadena, CABarry Rudin – Calabasas, CA
