INTEGRITY COMMITMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ENGAGEMENT 2015-16 GIVING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction
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Hornet Athletics
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Academic/Athletic Achievements
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Every Member Counts
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make a difference and pursue
Big Sky Comparison
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a college education on a full athletic
Benefit Chart
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Priority Point System
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Season Tickets
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Not everyone gets this opportunity to
scholarship, so I have cherished every moment of this journey at Sac State. Because of our donors, I can proudly say
Parking Map
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110% Challenge
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Future Hornets Kids Club
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dream of becoming a Division I collegiate
Block S Letterwinners Club
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The Power of 1,000 Hornets
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gymnast with a valuable business degree.
Heritage Club
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Student-Athlete Resource Center
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Hornet Club Staff
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that I have accomplished my childhood
Thank you for making my dream a reality. —Kalliah McCartney
Vancouver, WA Accounting and International Business
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INTRODUCTION Dear Hornet Fans,
Bill Macriss Director of Athletics
On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, I want to thank you for considering a gift to support Sacramento State Athletics. Our Athletics program has made significant gains in recent years and we are confident that, with your continued support, we will celebrate even greater accomplishments in the years to come. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, Intercollegiate Athletics serves the essential role of connecting the University to the community, growing Sacramento State’s visibility and adding to the overall college experience. The impact of a successful Hornet Athletics program extends well beyond the playing field. It advances the mission of the University, contributes to the lives of its students, generates pride in our incredible alumni and supporters, and enhances the quality of life in the Sacramento region. Your emotional and financial support allows us to strengthen our commitment to student-athletes on the field and in the classroom. Whether you are a long-time supporter or considering making a donation for the first time, please know your contribution is critical to our success. Every dollar you provide Hornet Athletics is an investment in the lives of more than 500 Sacramento State student-athletes. I hope you will “join the team� by supporting Hornet Athletics with your gift. Your continued backing has a huge impact on the lives of so many deserving Sacramento State student-athletes.
! Bill Macriss
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HORNET ATHLETICS Athletics Vision We are committed to success We work hard to achieve excellence
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We inspire campus pride We engage our community We Win
End practice and eat a meal of homemade chicken & rice brought in a tupperware from home
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Position: Linebacker Hometown: San Jose, CA Major: Interpersonal Communications
Go to class Get home to eat again, take a nap, watch film, or relax
In bed to rest up for the next day 10:00 pm
A Day in the Life of Darnell Sankey
Go home to make dinner (usually spaghetti or fish) and to stretch and study
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ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2014-15 Joaquin Marquez Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Favorite Food: Sushi or Authentic Mexican Best Pump-Up Song: Enter Sandman by Metallica
Represented 13 Countries by our Student-Athletes
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Mexico Moldova Poland Russia Sweden USA
Record score by Gymnastics in Coach Kim Hughes’ final home meet after 38 years with the program.
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Australia Austria Bahrain England Estonia India Lithuania
Smith Heath Favorite Movie: Tombstone Role Model: Marcus Luttrell Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers
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The Women’s Basketball team made it to the 2015 WNIT Sweet Sixteen in their first postseason appearance in the Division I era.
Athletics Department Overall GPA
Last Fall was the Athletic Department’s highest overall GPA in school history, and student-athletes earned a better GPA than the overall undergraduate student body (2.98).
Chloe Berlioux Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls Favorite Movie: Malibu’s Most Wanted
All-Americans DeAndre Carter (Football) 1st Team FCS Division
Mikh McKinney (Men’s Basketball) Honorable Mention
Adella Randle-El Major: Criminal Justice Role Model: Great grandmother Adella Favorite Vacation Spot: Texas
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Fall Big Sky All-Academic Selections
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EVERY MEMBER COUNTS 2014-2015 Membership by Level $1 - $74
213
$75 - $99
43
$100 - $249
252
$250 - $499
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$500 - $999
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$1,000 - $2,499
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$2,500 - $4,999
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$5,000 - $9,999
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$10,000 - $14,999
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$15,000+
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Total Hornet Club Members
719
Aaron Beverly Fairfield, CA
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Average Hornet Club gift amount
Percentage of Donors who give $250 or less
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$100 median
$423 mean
New Hornet Club Members
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BIG SKY COMPARISON
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$1,000
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Tax Deduction (80% - please consult your tax advisor) Invitation to all Hornet Club events, website recognition, Hornet spirit gift, and access to Hornet Club parking ($10) Block S designation and invitation to exclusive Block S events Family Fun Pass (Does not include Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball) Opportunity to purchase four (4) Men’s Basketball season tickets in Sec. 2 or 4 Opportunity to purchase four (4) Football season tickets in Sec. 213 or two (2) Men’s Basketball season tickets in Sec. 3^ Free access to Football pregame tailgate, Hornet Club parking and Basketball donor lounge* Opportunity to purchase eight (8) Football season tickets in Sec. 213 or four (4) Men’s Basketball season tickets in Sec. 3 Football VIP Hospitality Access and the ability to reserve a spot in the Hornet tailgate area Athletics Director Private Reception^ Lunch or dinner with the head coach of your choice^^ VIP Sideline Experience for a home or away Football game** Invitation for two (2) for a team travel opportunity with any sport^^ * Access to parking lot tailgate or donor lounge requires season tickets to Football, Men’s Basketball, or Women’s Basketball. The quantity of access passes is based upon giving level and the number of season tickets in your account. ** Responsible for travel to and from game ^ With a $500 Donation to the Hornet Club your first (2) tickets just require a processing fee of $5 per season ticket. Additional tickets above the two benefited are $100 each. ^^ Please contact the Hornet Club at (916) 278-4263 to make appropriate arrangements
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PRIORITY POINT SYSTEM Introducing the new Priority Point System Priority points will determine seat priority for postseason play and provide a method to equitably distribute other membership benefits. The information to the right explains how you can earn priority points.
Financial Donations 5 points per $100 contribution for philanthropic gifts to Hornet Club (unrestricted giving) received after July 1st, 2015 3 points for philanthropic gifts to a specific team (restricted giving) after July 1st, 2015 2 points per $100 contribution for philanthropic gifts to Hornet Club (unrestricted giving) received from 2000 to June 2015 1 point for philanthropic gifts to a specific team (restricted giving) received from 2000 to June 2015
Attendance 2 points per season ticket account since 2010 1 point for every Hornet Club sponsored event attended since 2010
Other Former Hornet student-athletes receive a one-time 25 point bonus Sacramento State Alumni receive a one-time 10 point bonus
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2015 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS Season Ticket Information Premium, Hornet Club*
Each season ticket package includes all five home games Hornet Club Premium (Section 213)
General Admission
West General Admission
Student Section
East General Admission (including Faculty and Staff) Gold Game Mini Season (GA in West Grandstand) (Eastern Washington, Idaho State (Homecoming), UC Davis)
$100* $90 $60 $60
* With a $500 gift to the Hornet Club, your first two (2) tickets just require a processing fee of $5 per season ticket. Additional tickets above the two are $100 each
Hornet Club Donations $1000 donation allows you the opportunity to purchase eight (8) season tickets for football OR four (4) season tickets for men’s basketball *Requires $500 Donation
Single Game/Group Ticket Information Single game tickets will go on sale Monday, August 17th. Groups of 15 or more can receive a discounted group rate on tickets. Group tickets for Hornet football must be purchased in advance and will not be sold on game-day. To purchase tickets, please call the Central Ticket Office at (916) 278-2222 or visit www.hornetsports.com/tickets for more information.
$500 donation allows you the opportunity to purchase four (4) season tickets for football OR two (2) season tickets for men’s basketball
Season Ticket Holder Benefits Avoid long lines on game-day First right to purchase away games or single game tickets before they are released to the public Included on future mailings for other Sacramento State athletic events First priority on future season tickets for Hornet football To order season tickets by phone, please call (916) 278-2222
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2015-16 BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Information $150* $100 $100
Hornet Club Premium (Section 3) Reserved Season Ticket (Section 2 and 4) General Admission Season Ticket
Premium, Hornet Club* Reserved Seating General Admission
* See “Hornet Club Donations” on page 8
Student Section
Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Information
Unavailable
$75 $60
Reserved Season Ticket (Section 3) General Admission Season Ticket
July 2015
Men’s and Women’s Basketball 2015/16 Season Ticket Renewal December 2015
Baseball 2016 Season Ticket Renewal 2016 Hornet Club Membership Drive begins February 2016
Football 2016 Season Ticket Renewal April 2016
*Requires $500 Donation
Basketball Season Tickets Members of the Hornet Club and all previous season ticket holders have first priority on season tickets. For more information, please call the Hornet Ticket Office at (916) 278-2222
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1 10 % CHALLENGE
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE 110%... Every day, coaches, professors, and parents challenge our Hornet student-athletes to push themselves to their fullest potentials and give 110% both in the classroom and on the field of competition. Now we are challenging the rest of our team, you, to do the same by giving 110% of your support to Sacramento State Athletics. We are asking you, Hornet fans, to increase your previous year’s donation by ten percent for your 2015-16 gift. The Athletics Department has dedicated our efforts toward providing optimal resources for our student-athletes in order to help them continue their recent academic and athletic successes. Your additional assistance can directly fund student-athletes’ tuition, team operating expenses, as well as upgrades in facilities. Being 110% means to lead by example, and just as we ask our student-athletes to take charge on campus, we want our esteemed supporters to lead by example as well. Take the 110% challenge and join us in our team’s pursuit for excellence for Sacramento State Athletics.
ARE YOU 110%?
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FUTURE HORNETS KIDS CLUB Do your kids want to join in on the Hornet fun? There is no better way to be part of the excitement than by joining the Future Hornets Kids Club, sponsored by Chick-fil-A at Arden Fair! Membership will allow your children to cheer on the Hornets at all Sacramento State athletics events for FREE. They will also have the opportunity to meet Sac State student-athletes and coaches, participate in members-only contests, or even have Herky the Hornet visit their school!
The $25 Membership* Includes: FREE General Admission to all regular-season home athletics events YOUTH General Admission price for up to two guests at the ticket window on game day (based on availability) Future Hornets Kids Club t-shirt, drawstring backpack, and personalized membership card
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Opportunity to be a part of the player tunnel at home football games Chance to be a ball boy/girl at basketball games Invitation to Herky’s birthday celebration sac state
Meet-and-greet autograph sessions with Sac State student-athletes * For families with multiple children, additional sign-ups after the first child get a $5 discount per membership
To get your kids in on the fun, call (916) 278-4263 or visit hornetsports.com/sports/hornet_club/kidsclub/futurehornetskidsclub
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BLOCK S LETTERWINNERS CLUB he block S letterwinners club aims to unify all former Sacramento State student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, team managers, band members, dancers and cheerleaders. By becoming a Block S member, you will enhance the overall experience of our current student-athletes and lay the foundation for their future support of our Athletics program. The goal in our second year of formation is to uphold Hornet pride by reconnecting all generations of student-athletes who have competed for Sacramento State.
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One year of participation in Sac State Athletics and a $75 minimum annual gift is required for Block S Letterwinners designation. Block S members are considered Hornet Club members and receive the same benefits associated with their gift levels.
Benefits Include: Block S designation and acknowledgment gift Special invitations to athletics events for former student-athletes Hornet Club benefits that match an individual’s giving level Reunions with your Sac State family Opportunities to work with current student-athletes on “Continuous Mentoring”
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THE POWER OF 1,000 HORNETS Sacramento State is a hub for many community activities, yet we lack an indoor seating arena to properly accommodate our Hornet Athletics teams as well as other important large-attendance gatherings for our university.
The University Strategic and Master Plans call for a solution: the construction of a central campus arena that will serve athletic, academic, and entertainment attractions. To accelerate the process to seek approval for the Event Center from California State University, dedicated funds must be committed in support of the facility. This Event Center is a Sacramento State priority that will entail backing from multiple stakeholders—alumni, donors, faculty and staff, students, and community and corporate partners—so we need everyone to hear this call to action.
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The Proposed Arena will be a modern, multi-use facility that will enhance the fan experience for various athletics events and provide many of our student-athletes with the top notch home venue they deserve. It will also increase programming and services for activities such as Commencement, educational sessions, performing arts shows, and speaker presentations. Furthermore, this site will provide on-campus student employment opportunities and deepen our connection with the greater Sacramento community.
The Power of 1,000 Hornets is a crowdfunding campaign to raise more than $1 million from 1,000 dedicated Hornets to support an Event Center at Sacramento State. 1,000 Hornet alumni, fans, and friends each pledge to give $1,140 as seed funding for the Event Center. Gifts can be made outright or contributed monthly for 12 months.
In the event the funds raised through this campaign are not required for the facility, the gifts will be redirected to enrich Athletics facilities and programs.
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HERITAGE CLUB The Heritage Club is an arm of the Hornet Club that provides donors the opportunity to invest in the long-term future of Sacramento State Athletics by establishing an endowment. Maintaining a top Division I athletics program requires sustained resources that can be relied upon in perpetuity. Endowments allow us to invest your gift of $10,000 or more to generate growth of principal and an increasing payout stream to ensure endless funding. When you establish an endowment,
Unisuit - $80 Cox Box - $60 Speed Coach - $275 8-man Racing Shell - $38,000 Oar - $350 each (x8 = $2,800 Total) Boat Shoes - $60 each (x8 = $480 Total)
the funds are invested, and the interest generated goes to the program of your choice while the principal remains intact.    Scholarships are the most common use of endowment funds, but they also can be created for program support. You may name the endowment in honor of an individual, family or group. Endowed scholarships are especially valuable because they provide a perpetual source of scholarship income for our Hornet student-athletes.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE RESOURCE CENTER The Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC) integrates Athletic Academic Services, Life Skills and Student-Athlete Development Services, and NCAA Compliance and Financial Services to help NCAA Division I student-athletes at Sacramento State succeed in:
Achieving their academic goals Persisting toward graduation Developing as independent and successful young adults Meeting NCAA eligibility requirements The primary goal of the SARC is to help Hornet studentathletes meet the challenges they encounter while striving for success in academics and athletics. The SARC also focuses on the comprehensive development of the studentathlete and on preparing them for the challenges of life beyond the playing field. In working to accomplish these aims, the SARC staff places student welfare and the development of the whole student as a top priority.
For more information: visit www.csus.edu/sarc/
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A portion of your gift may be tax-deductible. The University Foundation at Sacramento State is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts in support of the goals, missions, and programs are made through this foundation.
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With your financial support, our student-athletes have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels on the field of competition and in the classroom. The Hornet Club is the fundraising arm of the Department of Athletics and with your help, we want to grow our resources to help mold our student-athletes into becoming the Champions in their respective communities after graduation. On behalf of everyone within the Hornet Club, we want to say THANK YOU for helping us become a premier Department of Athletics!
Markus Jennings Associate AD for External Affairs markus.jennings@csus.edu (916) 278-4271
Cheryl Boyes Director of Community Relations & Special Events boyesc@csus.edu (916) 278-4271
Noelle Giddens Hornet Club Coordinator noelle.giddens@csus.edu (916) 278-4263
Jami Shimada Hornet Club Coordinator hornetclub@csus.edu (916) 278-4263