BUILD. BELIEVE. BELONG.
PANTHER ATHLETIC CLUB 2010 PAC MEMBERSHIP & TICKET PRIORITY INFORMATION
Message from Cheryl Levick Dear Friends and Fans: Thank you for your interest in the Panther Athletic Club (PAC) and Georgia State Athletics. Whether you are a long-time supporter or a firsttime donor, I want to emphasize the importance of your decision to contribute to the PAC. Every dollar donated directly helps one of our 18 varsity sports. The GSU Athletics Department is committed to excellence in the classroom, on the playing field and in the community. Each day, our coaches, staff and student-athletes are working diligently to achieve academic and athletic success. With your help, they will have the resources to reach these goals. I invite you to “Huddle up with your Panthers� and join the PAC today. Your reward is knowing that you are supporting GSU Athletics in its pursuit of excellence. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the games. GO PANTHERS! Cordially,
Cheryl L. Levick Director of Athletics
1 About the PAC 2 Costs & Expenses 3 Donor Benefits Chart 4 Priority Points System 5 Priority Seating & Parking 6 Methods of Giving 7 Why Contribute? 8 FAQs 9 A New Tradition
Donations from our generous PAC members support athletics scholarships, facilities, recruiting, travel, schedule enhancements and nonbudgeted operating expenses. PAC member donations are tax-deductible and earn Priority Points for Priority Seating and Parking.
BUILD. BELIEVE. BELONG. About the Panther Athletic Club Georgia State University is a place where bold ideas flourish and people from all walks of life – with a wide range of talents – are inspired to pursue their dreams. For student-athletes, GSU offers the training, discipline and motivation they need to succeed – not just as athletes, but as leaders who embody the dedication, teamwork and innovation that distinguish true champions in every endeavor. Your participation in the Panther Athletic Club (PAC) allows GSU to offer an excellent experience to more than 300 exceptional studentathletes each year. The PAC is the official fundraising organization for Georgia State University Athletics, which provides outstanding academic and athletic opportunities for our student-athletes. With your support to the PAC, GSU can recruit, educate and train the best and brightest athletes.
A PANTHER’S PERSPECTIVE
Through PAC membership you are supporting GSU Athletics in its pursuit of excellence, but that is just the beginning. As a donor, you are the ultimate fan, and the benefits of being part of the PAC make your GSU experience up close and personal.
BILL CURRY, FOOTBALL HEAD COACH “Football is the greatest team sport ever played. That team concept resonates through everything we do here at Georgia State. In order for any team to be successful, every member must contribute in their own way. Our team – the friends, family and alumni at Georgia State – must contribute in order for this organization to be successful. By becoming a member of the PAC, you are helping build Georgia State’s largest and most passionate team. We ask that you believe in our mission and support us by joining our team today!”
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Cost of Outfitting StudentAthletes for Excellence Your generous PAC donation can help us meet many of the expenses associated with giving our student-athletes an outstanding athletic and academic experience:
ACADEMIC COSTS PER STUDENT-ATHLETE In-State
Out-of-State
$6,056 $8,150
$25,708 $8,150
$4,000 $850
$4,000 $850
$19,056
$38,708
Tuition & Fees Housing (Athlete rate) Meal Allowance Book Allowance
Total
Your unrestricted PAC membership donation supports 18 Men’s & Women’s Sports.
Men’s BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY FOOTBALL GOLF SOCCER TENNIS TRACK & FIELD
(INDOOR/OUTDOOR)
EQUIPMENT/GAMEDAY GEAR Outfitting a football student-athlete
$1,339
Outfitting a volleyball student-athlete
$306
Women’s BASKETBALL
Baseballs used throughout the year
$7,500
Soccer balls used throughout the year (Men’s & Women’s)
$1,405
Tennis balls used throughout the year (Men’s & Women’s)
$3,720
GOLF
Team bus expenses to a CAA Conference Tournament
$6,825
Rolls of athletic tape used throughout the year
SOCCER
$9,600
SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN Total estimated cost for student-athlete scholarships/ housing/meals/books/etc. in the 2010 fiscal year.
$2,961,542
Total projected cost for student-athlete scholarships/ housing/meals/books/etc. in the 2015 fiscal year.
$5,951,652
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’08
’09
’10
’11
’12
(INDOOR/OUTDOOR)
’13
’14
’15
PANTHER PRIDE
(in millions)
Fiscal Years 2006 - 2015
’07
TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
SCHOLARSHIPS EXPENDITURES (ACTUAL & PROJECTED)
’06
SOFTBALL TENNIS
303
Number of student-athletes at GSU
0
CROSS COUNTRY
GSU student-athletes obtained a best-ever average GPA of 3.05 in the Spring 2009 semester. The graduation rate of GSU student-athletes in the past four years is higher than the graduation rate of the general student population.
Annual Donor Benefits GIVING LEVEL
Minimum Gift Required
BLUE & WHITE
VARSITY
COACHES
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
$100
$250
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
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PAC BENEFITS
A N N U A L
Enhancing the Lives of GSU Student-Athletes Tax Deduction* PAC Priority Points E-Newsletter Away Game & Post-Season Ticket Priority Opportunity to Attend a PAC Designated Practice** Football Priority Seating Opportunities Pre-Game Chalk Talk for Select Basketball Game(s) Football Program Recognition Verizon Wireless Club Access in Georgia Dome Football Priority Parking Pass*** Football Signing Day Reception Invitation Complimentary Football Media Guide (upon request) Second Football Priority Parking Pass**** Annual Year-End Athletics Awards Banquet Invitation VIP Donor Trip to Selected Away Game * Please consult your tax professional regarding your tax deduction. Amount of deduction may be reduced due to some benefits having fair market value.To receive full tax deduction you can decline all benefits by writing a letter to the Panther Athletic Club, or by checking the box indicated on the membership form.
** The Panther Athletic Club will hold a designated practice for donors in the sports of Football and Men’s & Women’s Basketball.
*** Only available with season ticket purchase. **** Upon request and with the purchase of more than 4 football season tickets.
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PAC Priority Points System To recognize the generosity, loyalty and support of PAC members and Panther fans in a fair and equitable manner, we have developed a Priority Points system.The more points you have, the better your options for seats and parking. Here is how Priority Points add up:
ANNUAL POINTS Current-year giving to the PAC (through April 30, 2010) – 1 point per $100 Gifts to Athletics Capital Projects in current year^ – 1 point per $100 Sport-specific PAC donation in current year^ (restricted) – 1 point per $300 Cumulative gifts to Athletics* – 1 point per $1,000 Consecutive years of PAC membership** – 2 points per year Consecutive years of season ticket purchase** Football – 2 points per year Men’s Basketball – 2 points per year Women’s Basketball – 2 points per year Baseball – 2 points per year
BONUS POINTS (one-time award per account) Current Georgia State University Alumni Association Membership – 5 points Charter Football Season Ticketholder (purchased by April 30, 2010) – 5 points Varsity Letter Winner at Georgia State University – 10 points Cumulative University Lifetime Giving at $100,000 or above*** – 50 points Priority Points determine the selection order for: Football season tickets Men’s Basketball season tickets Football gameday parking Seating upgrades (when available) Away game ticket availability Post-season ticket opportunities and special events ^ Current year is from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. * Includes all athletics annual, capital and endowment gifts. ** Consecutive refers to continuous years of contributing and/or purchasing season tickets, regardless of number of tickets.The calculation for consecutive year points begins with the most recent year and counts backwards. Missed years will result in a loss of consecutive year status and points earned. Consecutive year status of contributing to the Panther Athletic Club is maintained by making unrestricted annual donations of $100 or more to the PAC. *** Includes all-time athletics and non-athletics cumulative donations of $100,000 or more.
Priority Seating and Parking PRIORITY SEATING
HUDDLE
Priority Seating selection for home football games in the Georgia Dome will be made on the basis of a PAC member’s total Priority Points plus meeting the minimum per-seat annual giving requirement for a given section.
$2500/2440* per pair (must be purchased in pairs; PAC donation included)
A
$400/370* per seat ($150 ticket + $250 PAC donation)
B
$225/205* per seat ($100 ticket + $125 PAC donation)
C
$150/130* per seat ($100 ticket + $50 PAC donation)
D
$125/100* per seat
E
$99/80* per seat
F
$84/67* per seat
G
$72/58* per seat $35 Reserved Student
H
Student Section (free w/ID)
Your cumulative Priority Points determine
when you can select your seats.
ANDREW YOUNG INT'L BLVD.
Your current PAC donation determines where your seating options will be in the Georgia Dome.
EAST PLAZA
Omni Tower
Note: Priority Seating for football will be re-evaluated after the first three years of GSU Football. As long as you maintain your 2010 PAC donation annually during this time, you will be able to retain your seat location with the purchase of season tickets.
* GSU faculty/staff price
PRIORITY PARKING Priority Parking is available to PAC members at the Coaches donor level ($500) and above, and spaces are assigned based on PAC members’ Priority Points.
West Plaza
Vehicles must fit within a 9'x18' parking space. Non-credentialed vehicles are not allowed into the lots to drop off and/or service tailgate parties. Priority Parking passes are non-transferable and will not be replaced if lost. RV parking is also available to donors who are at the Bronze donor level ($1,000) or above. For more information on PAC RV parking please contact the PAC office at 404/413-4000.
DESIGNATED PAC PRIORITY PARKING LOTS:
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Methods of Giving Joining the PAC is easy and convenient. Just choose the option that works best for you.
ONLINE DONATION Just go to our secure online donation site at www.GeorgiaStateSports.com.
CHECK
Please make checks payable to “GSU Foundation -Athletics” and mail along with the attached membership form to: Georgia State University Athletics, Panther Athletic Club, P.O. Box 3975, Atlanta, GA 30302-3975.
CREDIT CARD
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You can call 404/413-4000 or just fill out your credit card information on the attached PAC membership form and mail to the above address.
CASH
You are always welcome to bring your donation in person to 125 Decatur Street, Suite 201, Atlanta, GA 30303.
MONTHLY GIVING PLANS
You can join the PAC for as little as $8.34 per month by dividing your total gift into smaller, automatic payments from your bank account or paycheck.
Electronic Funds Transfer* University Payroll Deduction (GSU employees only)* Stock Transfer* Deferred/Planned Giving Opportunities*
MATCHING GIFTS
Double your support by encouraging your employer to make a matching gift. To see if your employer will match your PAC contribution, contact your company’s human resources department. Note: In the event the employer fails to pay any or all of the match, the donor is responsible for both the personal and the match portions of the pledge amount for Priority Seating and/or Priority Parking purposes.
GIFTS-IN-KIND
Needed goods or services can reduce expenses for GSU Athletics while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift.*
WOMEN’S TENNIS & GOLF
2009 CAA CHAMPIONS
PANTHER PRIDE
More than 90 percent of GSU Athletics donors give between $100 and $1,000 annually. PAC membership donation levels begin at $100. A new 5,500 sq. ft. speed, strength and conditioning center, five times the size of the current workout facility in the Sports Arena, was completed in December 2009 and will be used by all GSU student-athletes.
Tax Deductible Donations Georgia State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Therefore, all or part of your PAC donation – the amount that exceeds the value of any benefits you receive – may be tax-deductible. Current federal income tax law allows an 80 percent deduction of a contribution to educational institutions where, as a result of the contribution, the donor received preferred seating rights. Contributions that neither directly nor indirectly result in preferred seating rights may be fully deductible. If you wish to decline all benefits and receive a full tax-deduction, please check the appropriate box on the pledge form. As always, consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice.
* Please contact the PAC Office at 404/413-4000 to discuss this giving option.
GSU Foundation tax ID number: 58-6033185.
Why Contribute to the PAC? TO BUILD A STRONG ATHLETICS PROGRAM. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you contributed to the success of up-and-coming GSU sports teams.
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY. Athletics is the window through which a university is often viewed, making it a tremendous recruiting tool and a catalyst for philanthropy in all areas.
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION. GSU’s Athletics program builds champions on and off the field, and our athletic scholarships help recruit and support promising student-athletes.
TO SHOW CIVIC PRIDE. An effective support organization like the PAC helps ensure a successful athletics program, which in turn provides opportunity, activity and enjoyment for the community.
2009 CAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
TO HAVE SOME FUN! Nothing wrong with that! Being a PAC member helps you get the most from your game-day experience and puts you on the team behind the team for GSU Athletics.
A PANTHER’S PERSPECTIVE
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference! JAMIE HARGATHER, GSU SOCCER CLASS OF ’05 “My experience as a student-athlete at Georgia State provided me a great opportunity to pursue not only the quality career field I am in today, but also my personal goals as an athlete. Through my time at Georgia State, I was able to form lifelong bonds both on and off the field that I still cherish today. That is the reason that I am a proud member of the PAC. I take pride in the fact that I can help shape the lives of studentathletes who are currently in the same position I was in just a few years ago.”
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FAQs WHO CAN JOIN THE PANTHER ATHLETIC CLUB (PAC)?
IS MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PAC TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
All supporters of GSU Athletics are encouraged to join the PAC. You do not have to be an alumnus of GSU or a former student-athlete to join.
Yes, it may be tax-deductible in full or in part (see pg. 6). You will receive a gift receipt from the Georgia State University Foundation for tax purposes.
DOES MY DONATION INCLUDE THE COST OF TICKETS?
WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY PRIORITY POINTS RANKING FOR SEATS IN THE GEORGIA DOME?
The cost of tickets is not included in your donation to the PAC (excluding Huddle Seats); however, purchasing season tickets does add to your Priority Points, which affects the location of your seating in the Georgia Dome.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RESTRICTED GIFT AND AN UNRESTRICTED GIFT? An unrestricted annual gift supports all 18 varsity sports and helps offset non-budgeted expenses throughout the course of the year. A restricted contribution is made to a sport-specific fund, a capital project or an endowment. Priority Seating and Parking opportunities are determined based on annual unrestricted support and Priority Points. While restricted giving is important and much appreciated, these gifts do not count toward the minimums required for Priority Seating and/or Parking.
Increasing your donation will result in a higher number of Priority Points. Other ways include, but are not limited to, joining the Alumni Association and purchasing baseball and/or men’s or women’s basketball season tickets. All contributions must be received by April 30, 2010, to count toward your Priority Points total for 2010 GSU Football season ticket allocation.You can also receive additional Priority Points by purchasing your football season tickets before April 30, 2010.
WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? Contact the Panther Athletic Club Office at 404/413-4000. One of our helpful PAC staff members can answer all your questions about the benefits of joining and contributing to the PAC.
A New Tradition Begins.
2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Bill Curry, whose name is synonymous with class and integrity in the coaching profession, is the architect and builder of Georgia State University Football as the program’s first head coach. The inaugural season begins on September 2, 2010, when GSU plays host to Shorter in the Georgia Dome.
9.02 9.11 9.18 9.25 10.02 10.09 10.16 10.23 10.30 11.06 11.20
SHORTER LAMBUTH JACKSONVILLE STATE @ Campbell MOREHEAD STATE SAVANNAH STATE N. CAROLINA CENTRAL @ Old Dominion @ South Alabama LAMAR @ Alabama
PANTHER PRIDE
All games in CAPS will be played in the Georgia Dome.
Development Staff TODD REESER Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Development
KEVIN MILLER Assistant Athletics Director for Development
FORD WILLIAMS Coordinator for Athletics Development
The PAC staff is committed to providing a high level of customer service and welcomes your call for any questions you may have regarding your support. Call the PAC at 404/413-4000.
A new Football Practice Complex is under construction, with a 50yard grass practice field and a 100-yard synthetic turf practice field scheduled for completion in March 2010.The facility will also include coaches’ offices, a locker room, a weight room and an equipment room.
Artist Rendering.
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www.GeorgiaStateSports.com
PANTHER ATHLETIC CLUB
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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS In Person:125 Decatur Street, Suite 201, Atlanta, GA 30303 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3975, Atlanta, GA 30302-3975 Phone: 404/413-4000 • Fax: 404/413-4001