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Table Of Contents 2016 Important Deadlines Mission & Vision Statements
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Introduction & Athletics at a Glance
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Student-Athlete Cost of Experience
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Student-Athletes & Donors by State
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Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence
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Annual Giving Levels & Benefits
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Football Season Tickets
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Football Away Game Tickets
THE PURSUIT OF
COMPREHENSIVE EXCELLENCE OUR MISSION
within the University of Tennessee
department of athletics is to inspire and support studentathletes in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence. At the core of this mission includes competing for championships and consistent achievement at a high level in the classroom while maintaining a strong culture of compliance. As we enter the 2016-17 academic calendar, the three-year Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence is nearing its conclusion. This has given us the opportunity to partner with
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Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
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Women’s Basketball Season Tickets
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2016-17 Tennessee Fund Parking
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Football Parking FAQs
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General FAQs
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General Ticket Information
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Premium Seating
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Tennessee Always
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How to Donate
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Vol Rep Program
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Meet Our Staff
Megan Geer
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Contact Information
Junior Los Alamitos, CA
our donors to help enhance the lives of our student-athletes through annual, capital, planned and endowment gifts. The campaign has impacted the lives of every student-athlete that wears the orange and white. We continue to move our program forward with positive energy, and I have great optimism for what the future holds for Tennessee Athletics. Our collective vision will be realized, and I greatly appreciate the key role you play in our success. Thank you for all you do for Tennessee.
GO VOLS!
Dave Hart Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics
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Year-End
APR
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Gift deadline
2015
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OUR MISSION To inspire and support our student-athletes in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence.
OUR VISION To represent the University of Tennessee among the nation’s premier athletic programs by developing student-athletes who graduate, compete for championships and conduct themselves in a first-class manner, honoring and fulfilling the Volunteer spirit.
OUR CORE VALUES ntegrity without compromise ational leadership ervice to our students, fans and community ersonal accountability nclusion and respect for the individual elentless competitiveness xcellence in education
MAY
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away game ticket application deadline
2016 football seat relocation window
JUN
JUL
06
29
Men’s and Women’s basketball ticket & parking application deadline
2016 MAR
I N S P I R E
2016 football season ticket renewal and
Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits including season tickets, away game tickets, parking, and processing priority rank
MAY
06
2016 football parking application deadline
JUN
30
Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for 2016 Men’s and Women’s basketball benefits including season tickets, parking and running rank
AUG
23
2016 Men’s and Women’s basketball seat relocation window
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SEP
02
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THANK YOU.
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provides support for expenses associated with 20 intercollegiate sports. As we strive to win
Through the generosity of nearly 13,500 members, the Tennessee Fund
championships in the nation’s best conference, your support is more important than ever. By factoring in other direct expenses such as travel, academic support and sports medicine, the complete student-athlete package reaches nearly $100,000 annually. These expenses add up, as UT supports over 500 student-athletes across 20 sports. Your continued passion and generosity for Tennessee Athletics is essential to ensuring all student-athletes are provided the necessary resources to achieve comprehensive excellence on the field and in the classroom. YOU make the difference in their success!
510 STUDENT- ATHLETES
203 CURRENT SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL MEMBERS
193 COMBINED SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS
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COMBINED NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
20 SPORTS
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2015-16 STUDENT-ATHLETE COST OF EXPERIENCE
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With scholarship costs rising nationally, it is imperative that the
the top in-state recruits are choosing to play for the Volunteers while
Tennessee Fund increases both memberships and gifts to cover these
also attracting the best national recruits. Due to population and other
costs. Every donor and dollar count toward making the student-athlete
factors, Tennessee has a large number of out-of-state student-athletes,
dream become a reality. The education and life lessons our students
resulting in higher tuition costs than many of our peers.
receive are priceless. Consider increasing your gift or referring a friend to the Tennessee Fund.
STUDENT-ATHLETE AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENSE CHART
2.75% 3.43% 1.44% 3.9% 6.64%
44.94%
13.34%
23.55%
Scholarship
$44,375
44.94%*
Travel
$23,258
23.55%
Equipment
$13,176
13.34%
Student-Athlete Stipend
$6,556
6.64%**
Sports Medicine
$3,854
3.90%
Academic Support
$3,383
3.43%
Training Table
$2,717
2.75%
Strength & Conditioning
$1,426
1.44%
Total
$98,744
100%
Data based on the following projections: Average student-athlete expenses for FY15-16 based on 510 total SA. 263 SA scholarships (82% out-ofstate, 18% in-state). *Includes tuition, room & board. ** Includes summer school.
Josh Dobbs Junior Aerospace Engineering Alpharetta, GA
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In order to compete nationally, the University of Tennessee must ensure
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THIS IS BIG ORANGE COUNTRY
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OTHER TERRITORIES REPRESENTED
No Student-Athletes
Donors
Australia
1
Germany
1
Mexico
3
Scotland
1
Taiwan
1
Canada
3
India
1
New Zealand
1
Slovenia
1
2
Colombia
1
Israel
1
Puerto Rico
1
South Africa
1
Trinidad & Tobago
England
3
Italy
1
Quebec
1
Sweden
2
Since Dave Hart’s arrival at Tennessee in 2011, he has challenged the student-athletes,
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coaches, and administrators in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence. The ultimate goal is to rise to the top of the nation’s elite athletics programs in everything that we do. The Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence was developed to create a roadmap for achieving this collective goal. Through their leadership support, members of the campaign are playing a key role in enhancing the lives of the University of Tennessee’s student-athletes while investing in this shared vision through annual, capital, planned giving and endowment gifts.
IN PROGRESS
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW & FUNDING GOALS Thanks to the generosity of our donors,
underway along with the Tom Black Track
creates opportunities for generations
the athletics department continues to
at LaPorte Stadium and Barksdale Tennis
to come. There are many ways to
take significant steps forward through the
Stadium. Future renovations are also
give through options like appreciated
Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence.
planned for the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis
real estate, stock and mutual funds,
Within the campaign, Pat Summitt Plaza
Center. The Phase II priorities include
charitable trusts, and much more. These
was constructed and now serves as
the completion of the Day Golf Practice
commitments carry special opportunities
the centerpiece of the Lake Loudoun
facility, the addition of the Warren and
including named recognition of your gifts,
beautification project. The Joan Cronan
Pat Carmichael Sports Science Lab, and
invitation to special events hosted by the
Volleyball Center opened in the fall of
the continuation of the Neyland Stadium
UT Athletic Department, and a legacy that
2014 and provides a first-class home for
Master Plan.
will always be a part of Tennessee. The
the volleyball program. Launched in conjunction with the SEC Network, the
The Annual Fund goal for the Campaign
Comprehensive Excellence is $10 million in
Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio serves
for Comprehensive Excellence is $66
new documented commitments.
as a “showpiece” for our department for
million over three years, or $22 million per
recruiting, network productions, coaches’
year. Donors making annual gifts to the
The educational initiative components
shows, and many other events.
Tennessee Fund represent a significant
of the Campaign for Comprehensive
portion of the campaign.
Excellence include endowments and the
As we enter the final year of the
IN PROGRESS
Day Golf Practice Facility
Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence, please consider what role you can play by making an investment in our future and the experiences of our student-athletes. Through your leadership support, you can assist Tennessee athletics in our pursuit of
IN PROGRESS
comprehensive excellence.
IN PROGRESS
Haslam Practice Football Field Expansion
Warren and Pat Carmichael Sports Science Lab
IN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESS
Thompson-Boling Arena Basketball Locker Room Renovations
Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Renovations
Tennessee Boathouse Renovations
SouthEast Bank Renewing Academic
for the Haslam Field expansion and new
In addition to annual giving and capital
Commitment Program (RAC) program.
residence hall project. The design work has
giving, many donors choose to support
The funding goal is $5 million and
started and construction will commence
University of Tennessee athletics by
these funds will have a direct impact
this spring on the renovations of the men’s
thoughtful estate planning and are
on supporting current student-athlete
and women’s basketball locker rooms in
recognized in the “Tennessee Always”
scholarships as well as creating scholarship
Thompson-Boling Arena. Improvements
program. Planned giving not only
opportunities for student-athletes to return
to the Wayne G. Basler Boathouse are
encourages student-athletes today, but
to campus to complete their degree.
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LaPorte Stadium
$145·7 MILLION
Planned Giving goal for the Campaign for
Looking ahead, site preparation has begun
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OVER ALL GOAL
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Each Tennessee Fund member’s priority and ability to obtain various benefits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor JANUARY
rank as determined by the Tennessee Fund point system (see page 31 for information on the priority point system).
• Pledge reminders/statements mailed
DONOR BENEFIT CHART Benefits/Membership Level
Foothills
Trailblazer
Mountaineer
Bronze Victor
Silver Victor
Gold Victor
NDS†
$100
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$250,000
• Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments
FEBRUARY • Football Signing Day event • Final Annual Fund donation renewal/mailing for 2016
MARCH • Contribution deadline for Football ticket renewals March 1st • Rank for Football parking and away game ticket assignments
APRIL • Football home/away ticket application mailing • Football ticket application deadline – April 29th
Invitation to Tennessee Fund Day M AY • Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan
Vol & Lady Vol Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity
Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Parking Priority**
• Football parking application mailing and deadline - May 6th Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority III opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority II opportunity to purchase 1 pass
Priority I opportunity to purchase 2 passes
Priority I opportunity to purchase 3 passes
Priority I opportunity to purchase 3 passes
• Football donor seat relocations begin - May 19th
JUNE • Football donor seat relocations end - June 6th • Contribution deadline for Basketball ticket renewals – June 30th
SEPTEMBER Vol & Lady Vol SEC & NCAA Tournament Tickets*
Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity
• Men’s and Women’s Basketball donor seat relocations end September 2nd
OCTOBE R • Basketball tickets and parking mailed
J U LY • Rank for Basketball parking • Basketball tickets and parking application mailing
AUGUST • Football tickets and parking mailed • Men’s and Women’s Basketball donor seat relocations begin August 23rd
NOVEMBER • First Tennessee Fund donation renewal mailing
DECEMBER • Year-end donation deadline – December 31st
• Rank for SEC/Bowl Game ticket assignments
Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity
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Invitation to VIP Events
*with purchase of season tickets
†Over a 10-year period
**See pages 24-26 for more information and please see pages 27-28 for parking FAQs and for information about purchasing eligibility.
SEP 3
VS. APPALACHIAN STATE
KNOXVILLE, TN
OCT 15
VS. ALABAMA
KNOXVILLE, TN
SEP 10
Battle at Bristol vs. VA Tech
Bristol, TN
OCT 29
at South Carolina
Columbia, SC
SEP 17
VS. OHIO
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 5
VS. TENNESSEE TECH
KNOXVILLE, TN
SEP 24
VS. FLORIDA
KNOXVILLE, TN
NOV 12
VS. KENTUCKY
KNOXVILLE, TN
OCT 1
at Georgia
Athens, GA
NOV 19
VS. MISSOURI
KNOXVILLE, TN
OCT 8
at Texas A&M
College Station, TX
NOV 26
at Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
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ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS & BENEFITS
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Lower Level
Stadium Section
Annual Donation
West Sideline
Sections U or T
$2,500
Sections R,S,V or W
$1,250 $2,500
Section B, E
$1,250
Section C, D (Rows 1-10)
$750
Section B (Rows 1-10)
$500
Section A
Visiting Team Seating
Section A, F
$500
Sections X1-Z15
$500
Upper Level
Stadium Section
Annual Donation
(per seat)
Sections XX1-ZZ15 Rows 1-2 (Chair backs)
South End Zone
$2,500
$1,250
North End Zone
$100 $500
$100
$500
$500
AA, BB, EE, FF
$1,250
$100
$1,250
Rows 3-12
$250
Rows 13-26 (Chair backs)
$500
Sections GG-QQ Box chair backs
$1,250
Rows 1-15
$250
II-QQ (Rows 16+)
No Donation Required
GG, HH
Visiting Team Seating
These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Neyland Stadium. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount required to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2015 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per seat and allow the donor to renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seating locations are subject to change as needed due to future renovations of Neyland Stadium. In addition, the cost of season tickets may vary on an annual basis.
$250
Visiting Team Seating
Sections J-Q
CC, DD
$500
$500
$500
Sections Z13-Z15 South End Zone
East Sideline
$100
250
$500
$100
$1,
North End Zone
Section C, D
(per seat)
$250
East Sideline
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$500
TENNESSEEFUND.ORG
RESERVE SEATS ONLINE Go online to tennesseefund.org and reserve your football season tickets through our virtual seat map.
$1,250
$2,500
$1,250
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As a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive first priority for away game tickets. Demand for some games will
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exceed demand for others, varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Away game ticket quantities
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are determined by giving category, and seat assignments are made in relation to donor rank. The number of tickets eligible for purchase for each game is indicated on the season ticket application. Donors eligible to pre-order away game tickets should do so when renewing their season tickets. In the case that demand exceeds supply, donors will be refunded.
ANNUAL GIVING CATEGORY Texas A&M, Georgia, South Carolina & Vanderbilt
APPROXIMATE 2016 AWAY GAME TICKET AVAILABILITY
Rocky Top, NDS Gold Victor
Battle at Bristol*
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 6+ seats) Rank 1-500 8 All others in category 6
Texas A&M
6,000
Georgia
9,500
Silver Victor
South Carolina
6,500
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 4 seats) Rank 1-2,500 6 All others in category 4
Vanderbilt
6,000
(Bristol Motor Speedway)
40,000
The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’ families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets are
Bronze Victor
allocated, remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee Fund members.
(East Club, West Club, TN Terrace - 2 seats) Rank 1-3,500 4 All others in category 2
In an effort to distribute away game tickets in an equitable manner, the Tennessee Fund places high priority on donor rank during the assignment process. Therefore, the number of tickets a person can purchase is determined by his or her Tennessee Fund rank and giving
Mountaineer
level. Please remember donor rank is determined by points accrued
Rank 1-2,500
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from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see page
All others in category
2*
31 for information on the priority point system). If you have questions about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
Trailblazer Rank 1-1,000
2
All others in category
2*
*all seats for this game have been reserved at this time
*if available
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BATTLE BAT A TLE AT
Junior Alpharetta, Ga COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST EVER SE PTEM
6 B E R 10, 201
The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic
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RESERVE SEATS ONLINE Go online to tennesseefund.org and
department receives is determined by
reserve your men’s basketball season
the host site, causing fluctuation in the
tickets through our virtual seat map.
number of donors who are able to order tickets. Applications will be sent to donors who have made their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30th of each year and qualify for seating based upon their annual giving category and rank. Donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.
Away Game Tickets Road game basketball tickets are not available through the UT Ticket Office. Please contact the ticket office at the host school for more information. These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in Thompson-Boling Arena. The listed annual donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2015 season. All
TICKET TYPE
SECTION
DONATION
year if the contribution is made annually.
100/200 LEVEL
Side Court Seats
Contact TN Fund for availability
Seats that become available on the side court
100/200 LEVEL
Corner seats
$2,500 per seat minimum
100/200 LEVEL
Behind the Goals
$1,250 per seat minimum
300 LEVEL
Sections 318/324
$250 per seat minimum
300 LEVEL
All Other Sections
$50 per seat minimum
STUDENT SECTION
Sections 123-126, 129
amounts are listed as a donation per seat and allow the donor to renew the same seats each
lower level (Sections 104, 105, 106, 120, 121, 122) require a $25,000 one-time capital gift per seat payable over 5 years and a minimum Silver Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information. Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling is usually unavailable.
Armani Moore
Admiral Schofield
Senior Kennesaw, GA
Freshman Zion, IL
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Lady Vol basketball season tickets in the 100 and 200 levels require a minimum $1,000 donation per seat on the side-court and a minimum $100 donation per seat in the corners and behind the goal for Tennessee
Tennessee Fund members are given
Parking
Fund members or existing members
the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol
Season parking passes for Lady Vol basketball are
interested in additional tickets. Locations are
basketball season tickets. Season tickets
sold to donors based on the priority point system
determined by annual giving level, priority
are assigned based on annual giving level
and can be reassigned each year. Tennessee Fund
point rank, and are subject to availability.
donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.
Please call the Tennessee Fund office for
and the priority point system. All requests
specific availability.
will be reviewed on an individual basis in
Other Ticket Packages
accordance with the point system.
Tennessee Fund members with interest in the Coca-
SEC & NCAA Tournaments
Cola Six Pack, Family Plan, group tickets or single
Tennessee Fund donors also receive the
game tickets should contact the UT Ticket Office
opportunity to purchase postseason
directly at (865) 656-1200.
tournament tickets. The number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets the athletic department receives is determined by the host site, causing fluctuation in the number
Andraya Carter
of donors who are able to order tickets.
RS Junior
Donors must purchase regular season tickets
Flowery Branch, GA
to qualify. For more information contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
TICKET TYPE
SECTION
DONATION
100/200 Level
Sections 119-123, 103-107, 218-223
$1,000 per seat/minimum
Sections 100-102, 108, 118, 124-128,
$100 per seat
100/200 Level
130-131, 200-217, 224-231 100 Level
Sections 109-112, 114-117
No Donation
Reserved Individual
Sections 301-331A, 309-311A, 315A-327
No Donation
Current UT Students
129
Free with Student ID
General Admission
Sections 312-314, 328-330
No Donation
Family Plan
Sections 113, 129
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Seating & Donation Amounts
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PRIORITY I
PRIORITY II
PRIORITY III
All donors giving
All donors giving
All donors giving
$10,000+
$5,000$9,999
$100$4,999
based on giving level and
annually are eligible to
annually are eligible to
priority point rank.
purchase one pass based on
purchase one pass based on
priority point rank.
priority point rank.
annually are eligible to purchase two or more passes
The assignment structure for football, men’s & women’s basketball is divided into three priority levels; these levels will be determined by your annual fund donation. Annual fund donation levels are not combined to establish priority levels (see page 27, FAQ #2). Visit the FAQ Page (pg. 27-28) or visit tennesseefund.org for more information. *All football parking, including accessible parking, will be reassigned each year in priority order by annual gift based on donor rank. Donors must purchase football season tickets to be eligible.
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FOOTBALL PARKING LOTS
Parking Garage Clearances
NOTE: Shuttle Service is provided from the AG
C21 6’10” clearance
G10 7’8” clearance
Campus, UTVC, Area 40, and Stephenson Drive
G1 7’6” clearance
11th Street 8’2” clearance
to and from Neyland Stadium.
G3 6’6” clearance
Locust Street 7’0” clearance
G4 6’8” clearance
Volunteer Hall 6’6” clearance
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Q: What is a ‘giving level’ and how do I know which one I fall under?
A: All football parking, including accessible parking, will be reassigned annually by
A: The Tennessee Fund has multiple
Tennessee Fund donor rank within each
categories that are listed below, and each
priority. Your priority level is determined
category comes with various benefits
by your annual contribution. Each
associated with them (see page 14 for full
annual giving category will be assigned
list of benefits). Giving level is determined
independently. Donors must purchase
by your annual contribution to the
football season tickets to be eligible.
Tennessee Fund.
•
Priority I – $10,000+
•
Foothills: $100
•
Priority II – $5,000 – $9,999
•
Trailblazer: $1,000
•
Priority III – $100 - $4,999
•
Mountaineer: $2,500
•
Bronze Victor: $5,000
•
Silver Victor: $10,000
•
Gold Victor: $15,000
•
NDS: $250,000*
Q: I have several types of giving with the Tennessee Fund. How will my parking be assigned?
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A: Each annual giving category will be
*Over 10 year period
assigned independently based on the
Q: How many parking passes can I purchase?
priority level it falls under. For example, a donor with two seats in the Tennessee
BASKETBALL PARKING LOTS NOTE: In order to accommodate the most donors in G5/30, no account will be assigned more than (1) pass in G5/30. All men’s basketball parking, including accessible parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.
Parking Garage Clearances G1 7'6" clearance
G4 6'8" clearance
G3 6'6" clearance
G10 7'8" clearance
Q: I do donate $10,000+ and qualify to be assigned in Priority 1 parking. Exactly how many passes am I eligible for? •
2 Club* Seats: 1 Parking Pass
•
4 Club* or 4 Tennessee Terrace Seats*: 2 Parking Passes
•
6 or more Club* or 6 or more Tennessee Terrace Seats*: 3 Parking Passes
•
Silver Victor ($10,000 annual contribution): Eligible to purchase 2 parking passes
•
Gold Victor or NDS ($15,000+ annual contribution): Eligible to purchase 3 parking passes
•
Rocky* (Skybox holder): 4 parking passes
*Cost of Rocky, East Club, West Club, and Tennessee Terrace parking is included in licensing fee.
Q: How is my loyalty rewarded?
Terrace that also makes a $1,000 donation
A: The number of parking passes you
A: Your parking pass is assigned based
for seating in the north lower deck would
receive is determined by your annual cash
on your Tennessee Fund rank within your
have passes assigned based on their donor
gift. Donors giving $10,000 or more are
priority level. Your rank is determined
rank in Priority II (for $5,000 contribution
eligible to receive more than one pass.
primarily by your lifetime giving.
associated with two seats in the Tennessee
Please consult the guidebook on page 14
Additionally, you can receive points for
Terrace) and III (for $1,000 Trailblazer
for specific totals.
consecutive years of giving, alumni status
contribution).
or other factors. For a comprehensive list, please see page 31 of the guidebook.
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PARKING FAQS CONT. Q: I have been a Trailblazer ($1,000/yr contribution) since 1986. How will my parking be assigned?
GENERAL FAQS Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used? A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-athlete scholarships, facility upkeep,
in Priority I and Priority II, along with any
Q: Does my Tennessee Fund donation qualify me for both football and basketball season tickets?
III based on your donor rank. Donor assignments in Priority I and Priority II, along with any donor ranked higher than you in Priority III, will determine lot availability for your parking assignment. All accessible parking is determined by giving level and rank.
Q: Are there still Orange, White, Grey parking zones? – First: by priority level (determined by annual cash gift amount)
Tennessee athletics to be 100% self-funded
communication for this process. Donors may
without financial support from
review seat opportunities through our online
tax or tuition-derived dollars.
virtual seat maps of Neyland Stadium and
Q: How are season tickets assigned and how can I improve my current season tickets?
level on an annual basis to retain their season ticket location.
to improve a seat location, they must be active Tennessee Fund donors and will
Thompson-Boling Arena.
Q: I am a $1,000 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 2,800 and season tickets in section X2. My friend is a $2,500 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 5,000. She is purchasing season tickets for the first time. Who would have their ticket request reviewed first? If I wanted to move my tickets to sections R or W, would this be possible?
A: Based on her higher annual
availability.
be distributed fairly. The
priority level
Tennessee Fund was created,
location. As long as you continue to maintain the same annual gift, you will maintain the priority
A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986. Anyone who was already purchasing season tickets at that time was not required to make
tickets. Beginning with the 2006 season,
to purchase your tickets. For donors to continue renewing at their initial donation level they must renew their seats each year. Any year of nonrenewal requires donors to contribute at the current donation level.
grandfathered season ticket holders on the sidelines were given the opportunity to begin making a donation at a reduced rate or move their seating location to the end zones and have those remain grandfathered. Grandfathered tickets still remain in the upper and lower level end zones at Neyland Stadium.
Q: I still have questions? The Tennessee Fund staff may be contacted Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm by phone at 865974-1218, by email at tnfund@utk.edu, or by chat at tennesseefund.org.
Q: Why does my friend donate less than I do, yet he has a more desirable seat location?
purchasing season tickets. The demand for
based upon giving level and
which these benefits could
annual donation required to retain the same
level that was in place when they began
that each donor is eligible for
system to be established in
first purchased them will become the minimum
individuals to renew their seats at the donation
corresponds to seating locations
created the need for a fair
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loyalty of long-time donors. To do so, we allow
women’s basketball. The gift amount
A: Demand for benefits such
amount associated with your seats when you
A: The Tennessee Fund aims to reward the
you for season tickets to football and men’s/
Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?
Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered. What does this mean?
an annual Tennessee Fund gift to retain these
A: The cumulative annual donation qualifies
– Then: by donor rank within each
Parking lot requests will determine availability.
with our office, as we primarily use electronic
If ticket holders wish
as tickets and parking passes A: No, all parking will be assigned:
for the support. Donor generosity has allowed
nearly 500 student-athletes on campus, your
UT Athletics programs.
A: Your parking pass will be assigned in Priority
donors keep their email addresses updated
donors must maintain or increase their giving
based on your donor rank. Donor assignments
Q: I am a Mountaineer ($2,500 annual contribution) and have accessible parking needs. How will my parking be assigned?
their email accounts. It is important that our
and award benefits as a way to say thank you
A: Once season ticket priority is established,
A: Your parking will be assigned in Priority III
determine lot availability for your assignment.
be notified of opportunities to do so via
priority point system allows us to track support
and general operating budget needs. With
donations play a critical role in the success of
donor ranked higher than you in Priority III, will
needs of our growing donor base. The donor
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giving level, your friend would have her
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superior seats has increased over time; therefore, the minimum annual donation for these seat
ticket request reviewed first. However, if you
locations has also increased. Your friend is able
chose to increase your annual giving level by
to renew his seats at a lower cost because he
March 1, your request would be reviewed first
began purchasing his seats before the donation
because of your higher point ranking.
level associated with his section increased.
Relocating your seats to R or W would most
Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?
likely require you to increase your giving level. Based on last year’s requirements, a new donor
Clarksville,
who received tickets in sections R or W was a
Tennessee
$2,500 annual donor.
A: Once you purchase season tickets through the Tennessee Fund you will have the option to renew the same seats each year. The gift
in part, to help address the
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GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION
Priority Point System Definition of the Point System The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system to help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive points based upon the consecutive
Mailing Information
Ticket Payment
Season tickets are shipped separately from
Payment must be made by check, VISA,
individual and away game tickets and will NOT
MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Checks
arrive in the same package. Season tickets are
should be made payable to The University of
sent out via UPS and require a street address.
Tennessee. Payment must be made by applicant
Please confirm your address at the time you
or spouse; no second-party payments will be
place a ticket order, as it is not possible to make
accepted. Cash will be accepted only from the
address changes after tickets are printed. You
person whose name appears on the application,
must submit a change of address in writing to the
and an ID will be required.
number of years that they have given to the Tennessee Fund and the cumulative amount
Tennessee Fund office, or you can update your mailing address by accessing your account at uttix.com and tennesseefund.org.
Charge by Phone or Online Orders for available individual game tickets may be
of their contributions. This system seeks to reward both longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless
The Tennessee Fund ranks donors four times annually. The donor with the most accumulated points is ranked number 1, the next highest point total is ranked number 2 and so on. Consecutive years of giving points are withdrawn from a donor account if membership is not renewed annually. Regardless of rank, a donor’s annual gift must be made in order to receive the opportunity to purchase or renew priority tickets or parking. Post-March 1 Ranking Used for football parking and away game ticket assignments Post-June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball parking assignments Post-November 1 Ranking Used for SEC Championship/
Post-January 1 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/ NCAA Tournament assignments
Points are allocated as follows: 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to the
If ticket holders wish to improve a seat location, they must be active Tennessee Fund donors and
made using VISA, MasterCard, American Express
1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/
will be notified of opportunities to do so via their
or Discover. All orders placed the week of the
Endowment funds since 1986
email account. It is important that our donors keep
The UT Athletic Department is NOT responsible
game will not be mailed but may be held for pickup
1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money
for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If you
at the ticket office or sent via email. All emailed
raised by a Volunteer Representative
purchase tickets directly from the University of
tickets must be printed by purchaser and brought
Tennessee and they are lost, stolen or destroyed,
to the gate for admittance. Each order includes a
please contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-
service charge. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If tickets
1200 for replacement options.
are not picked up, no refunds will be issued. Visit
10 pts. Awarded for UT alumni (one-time award
their Tennessee Fund donor rank. The priority
uttix.com for more information.
per account)
point system determines rank and therefore
Ticket Office
50 pts. Awarded for UT letterman (one-time
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Tickets
Accessible Seating The University of Tennessee is proud to offer
contributors giving $100-$4,999 annually will be assigned parking in priority III by donor rank. (See pages 24-27 for specific information on parking). Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket Assignments The Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined by the point system, in two ways
games, SEC postseason games/tournaments, and bowl tickets. The donor’s annual giving category is the primary factor in determining the quantity of tickets the donor may receive. Once it has been determined who will receive tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are assigned strictly in donor rank order.
process. All donors will be assigned a date and 5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986
award per account)
time to enter the online virtual seat map to explore seat upgrade/relocation opportunities based on
establishes the order in which seat improvement opportunities can be explored each offseason. This same process is
on a seasonal and individual game basis. Please
of Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of Phillip
contact the UT Ticket Office at (865) 656-1200 or
Fulmer Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office hours
(800) 332-8657 for further information. Seating is
are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday. For
50 pts. Awarded for 20 consecutive years of
women’s basketball
limited so please make arrangements early.
more information please contact the Ticket Office
giving (one-time award)
season tickets.
at (800) 332-VOLS (8657) or (865) 656-1200.
*Formerly VASF and Lady Vol Boost-Her Club
Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments
Management at (865) 974-1205.
be assigned in Priority II by donor rank. Lastly,
we primarily use electronic communication for this
The UT Ticket Office is located at northwest corner
accessibility needs, please contact Event
donating between $5,000- $9,999 annually will
their email addresses updated with our office, as
seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available
For patrons needing an elevator pass due to
as determined by the point system. Contributors
when managing the assignment of away football
Use of the Point System Season Football and Basketball Ticket Improvements
Tennessee Fund* since 1986
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Bowl Game assignments
of giving category.
Point Allocation
annually will be assigned in priority I by donor rank
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50 pts. Awarded for gifts given prior to 1986 (one-time award)
Academic supporters who previously received athletic benefits were converted to the Tennessee Fund in 2010. They were given a one-time point award for those gifts based on a similar scale. Moving forward, gifts must be made directly to the Tennessee Fund in order to improve point total and rank.
used for football, men’s basketball &
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The TN Fund uses the point system during the parking allocation process within priority giving level. Contributors giving $10,000 and above
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receiving the best seats in one of the following venues: Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, and Lindsey Nelson Stadium. For detailed information and availability of premium seating options please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseefund.org.
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03 Rocky Top (Neyland Stadium Skybox Seating)
01 East Club and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium
Skybox seating offers Volunteer football fans a private setting to view all the gameday
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action with their guests. Each box seats 16 people and includes a private refrigerator, wet bar and locked cabinets for box holders
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The East and West Clubs offer Volunteer fans the opportunity to enjoy games
sports. Undercover, luxurious leather chairback seating, an adjoining indoor club area, all-inclusive food and refreshments, and flat screen televisions showing college football games from across the country provide you and your guests a special place to spend fall Saturdays.
lounge area offers all-inclusive food and refreshments, providing box holders with an
at Neyland Stadium in one of the finest premium seating areas in all of college
to use throughout the season. An adjoining
Tennessee Terrace Located along the west upper deck of
effortless game day experience. Rocky Top Benefits
Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Terrace
• Football Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats
features chairback seats and cup holders,
• Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority
with a sideline view of all the action. The adjoining indoor concourse offers an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and flat screen televisions featuring other college football games in a climatecontrolled setting overlooking campus.
• Football Parking will be assigned 4 parking passes in Priority I • Basketball Season Ticket Priority • Football Yearbook
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office at (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseefund.org.
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Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites
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Vol and Lady Vol basketball fans can enjoy games in a private setting from one of our 32 luxury suites.
MVP Seats at Lindsey Nelson Baseball Stadium
These premium suites vary in size from 10, 12, or 16 seats and provide seat holders with a private
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Thompson-Boling Arena Loge Seats
refrigerator and locked cabinets to use throughout
MVP Field-Level seats bring fans closer
the season. In addition to tickets and parking for all
to the game than ever before while also
home games for both sports, suite holders receive
providing a meaningful contribution to
the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their
Tennessee Athletics. Located directly
suites for other arena events throughout the year.
behind home plate, MVP Field-Level seats feature padded chairback seating with cup holders and access to an interior club room
Located on the north side court, directly beneath
where seat holders can enjoy all inclusive
the luxury suites, loge seats offer fans the
food and refreshments prior to and during
opportunity to enjoy games from the comfort of
the game. All MVP Field-Level seat holders
cushioned, oversized chairs complete with private
receives a parking pass.
adjoining hospitality areas and wait service. In addition to tickets and parking for all home games for both sports, seat holders receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets in their seats for other arena events throughout the year.
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03 Thompson-Boling Arena Baseline Floor Seats
Thompson-Boling Arena Mid-Court Seating Mid-court seats provide Tennessee basketball fans a true in-game experience and an exciting vantage point of the on-court action. These seats are located on the lower side court between the foul lines and include eligibility for priority parking close to the arena.
Located just off the court in the East end of the
Sherri Parker Lee Stadium Suites
Arena, the baseline floor seats offer luxury seating
Softball Suites provide an exclusive setting for fans to take in the action of Lady Vol softball
right next to the action. This section includes 2 rows
games. These 8-person suites include a climate-controlled interior room with a private
of floor seating for Vols basketball and 1 row of
refrigerator. Suite holders have the opportunity to purchase 8 tickets to all home softball
seating for Lady Vols basketball. Cost for these seats
games, 4 parking passes, and are eligible to purchase tickets to postseason games and
includes a pass to the Courtside Club at The Ray
special events at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Mears Room for every game (pre-game and halftime meals, snacks and refreshments) as well as parking convenient to the seats. Not in background photo.
WAYS TO GIVE Gifts of Appreciated Property
Planned Giving & Endowment Society
YOU’LL
You may make gifts of appreciated stock, mutual funds, or real estate and take an income tax deduction for the gift’s current fair market value. When UT sells the property, all capital gains taxes that would have been owed on the sale are avoided.
Tennessee Always invites you to be a part of our team and support University of Tennessee athletics
BE...
by thoughtful estate planning and through our endowment program. Your membership not only encourages our studentathletes today, but can create opportunities for generations to come. Many planned gifts allow you
A PART OF TENNESSEE.
to receive substantial tax advantages and other unique benefits while giving generous support to the University’s athletic programs.
Your Passion. Your Legacy.
For more information
You’ll Be… a part of Tennessee.
about Tennessee Always please contact (865) 974-1218 or visit tennesseealways.org
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beneficiary of an IRA or other tax-advantaged
athletics programs. Funding an endowment is
retirement plan and avoid income taxes that
a leadership contribution that leaves a lasting
may be charged to the estate based on its
impression on UT Athletics and the individuals
account value.
donning the Orange and White. Endowments may
Charitable Gift Annuity
be established and named beginning at $25,000. They help to ensure that future generations of
In exchange for a gift of property, marketable
student-athletes will have the opportunity to
securities, or cash, the UT Foundation will
become part of the Tennessee family.
contractually guarantee to pay you or another beneficiary a specified annuity for a set number of years or a lifetime.
Life Income Gifts Charitable remainder trusts can provide current tax advantages while providing the donor with
Charitable Remainder Trust You may fund the trust with cash or appreciated assets and receive income for your life and the life of a loved one after the donated asset is sold by
income for a designated period of time or for life. They provide the athletic department with an endowed scholarship or operating fund gift upon the completion of the trust or donor’s death. You also are encouraged to consult your tax advisor.
the trust. Again, all capital gains taxes are avoided
Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an
on the sale. You receive a partial income tax
individual case basis.
deduction based on age and the amount of income received from the trust. Furthermore, the trust assets are removed from your estate.
Nathan Dougherty Society The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship
Bequests/Living Trusts
with the Volunteers exists at the $250,000
Gifts of this nature allow donors to give a dollar
Nathan Dougherty Society. These gifts can be
amount, a percentage of their estate, or the
made in equal installments over a 10-year period,
residuary (the remainder after specified bequests
and all donations are earmarked specifically for
are fulfilled), to UT athletics in their will or living trust.
endowment. Completion of the gift includes
Retained Life Estate
level and entitles donors to membership in the
five additional years of complimentary annual benefits through the Tennessee Fund office. The
You may deed your home, vacation home, or
Tennessee Fund office will provide the appropriate
farm to UT Athletics and receive an income tax
agreements to complete the gift.
deduction based on your age and the value of the property. You retain the use of the property for
Endowments
your lifetime, but the asset is removed from your
Athletic endowments at the University of
estate. You remain responsible for maintenance,
Tennessee provide a permanent source of income
taxes, and insurance on the property.
to support student-athletes and allow them to
IRA/Retirement Assets You may make UT Athletics the full or partial
develop and compete for championships each year. These endowments assist in providing the funds for athletic scholarships across all Volunteer
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HOW TO DONATE
Pledge
There are several ways to become a donor to
account. If you are visiting the site for the first
the Tennessee Fund. Here are just a few of
time and are a current Tennessee Fund member,
the ways to support Tennessee Athletics:
Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax-deductible?
please call the Tennessee Fund office or submit an online request to receive your account
Contributing online is secure, saves time and postage, and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has been received.
number, and then register using a valid email address. All new Tennessee Fund members can
A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a
register directly online.
full deduction on contributions where there is
Visiting your account online allows you to:
no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor.
Contribute Online
• View Your Priority Points
Otherwise an 80% deduction is allowed when
• View Your Current Seat Location
the benefit is received. Contact your financial
• View Your Giving History
advisor for detailed information.
• Update Your Mailing Address
Gifts for premium seating such as Skybox, East &
You may pledge to join the Tennessee
Online Credit Cards & E-Checks
current credit card information to the
fulfill any outstanding balance at
Fund at a specific level and pay the
The Tennessee Fund Office also
Tennessee Fund office to continue the
that time.
pledge in installments, completing
accepts credit cards & e-checks
recurring credit card.
your pledge by March 1. Statements
online through DonorNet. It is
will be sent periodically throughout
important that you list your name
the year reminding you of the March 1
as it appears on your bank account,
deadline and the contribution
the account number and the routing
balance remaining.
number when using an E-Check.
Cash Donations
The Tennessee Fund accepts VISA,
West Club, Terrace, Basketball Luxury and Loge seats or any capital campaign gift can be made directly to the Tennessee Fund office by phone, mail or online at Tennesseefund.org.
MasterCard & Discover online. It is Cash donations and checks are always acceptable. Gifts are acknowledged by a receipt from The University of Tennessee and the Athletic Department. Please make all
Online Giving
important that you list your name as it appears on the credit card, the account number, and the expiration
Tennessee Foundation.
gifts online. New donors making first-time gifts
Credit Cards
and existing donors looking to renew their gifts should visit tennesseefund.org All Tennessee Fund donors have an online
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your decision. You will be expected to
• Each year donors must resubmit
• To stop the recurring credit card option, please submit a letter in writing to the
credit card.
Recurring Credit Cards
ability to use bank draft as a payment option will be discontinued.
fulfill any outstanding balance at that time. • If your credit card declines 3 times during any point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use recurring credit cards as an option will be discontinued.
Vol Check-Off Bank Draft
American Express, Discover,
credit/debit card charged monthly.
completed contribution form via
MasterCard, and VISA It is important
On the contribution form, please
the enclosed envelope. For more
to list your name as it appears on
include the name as it appears on the
information on the Vol Check-Off
the card, the card holder’s billing
credit card, along with the account
program, contact the Tennessee
address and phone number, credit
number, the expiration date, and the
Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
the back of the credit card when For more information on the Recurring Credit Card program, contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218.
initial gift and matching form must be received by March 1, but the matching
the year.
a voided check along with your
completing the contribution form.
value of your gift and benefits. Your
gift may be completed throughout
card payments, you may have your
back of the credit card.
Please consult the benefits office at your place of employment. You
By joining the Vol Check-Off Program
The Tennessee Fund and UT Ticket
three digit security code from the
Many companies will match your gifts to The University of Tennessee.
you may have your bank account drafted monthly. Please include
the three digit security code from
Matching Gifts
may be able to double or triple the
By signing up for recurring credit
card number, expiration date, and
funds 3 times during any point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your
your decision. You will be expected to
(monthly e-check payments) (monthly credit card payments)
• If your account shows insufficient
Tennessee Fund office notifying us of
date when donating online with a
checks payable to The University of
The Tennessee Fund offers the ability to make
Tennessee Fund office notifying us of
the account information with the
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• Each year donors must resubmit the account information needed by the Tennessee Fund office to continue the bank draft.
Some companies may not match gifts if the donor receives any benefit as a result of the gift. Please check with the Tennessee Fund and the matching company to be sure that the matching sum can be used for donor benefits. If the company chooses to stop matching a donor’s gift, the donor is responsible for the entire annual contribution to maintain the benefits provided by the
• To stop the bank draft option, please submit a letter in writing to the
matching gift.
Tax Information Disclaimer: The following information is not intended to constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not be relied on as such. Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.
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Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by the University. The Athletic Department will notify you as to the value of any such items. Under current IRC provisions, no more than 80 percent of an amount paid to or for the benefit of an institution of higher education may be treated as a charitable contribution if, as a result of the payment, the donor receives the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event in an athletic stadium at the institution. You should consult your tax advisor to determine whether these provisions apply to you. If you choose to waive all applicable benefits, you must sign a written waiver at the time you make your Tennessee Fund donation.
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“PLAYING BY THE RULES” The Volunteer Representative Program is open to any active Tennessee Fund donor that wishes to
NCAA COMPLIANCE
serve as an ambassador for Tennessee Athletics and the Tennessee Fund in their community. This
The University of Tennessee
program was originally founded in 1993 in seven major cities and has since grown to over 250 Vol
Athletic Department (UTAD)
Reps across the entire state of Tennessee and other states across the country. The Vol Rep Program
and individuals affiliated with the department, including
is successful due to the generosity of our volunteers who donate their time and resources year-
donors, are governed by the
round to advance the vision of Tennessee Athletics.
Mikki Allen
Todd Bateman
Caroline Bevillard
Brittney Bush
Jack Clark
Director of Athletics Development for Middle TN
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Associate Director of Campaigns
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Development Assistant
rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the
VOL REPS:
Southeastern Conference (SEC). Ensuring compli-
Assist Tennessee Athletics in the pursuit of comprehensive excellence by facilitating connections
ance with NCAA and SEC
between their personal contacts and the Tennessee Fund with the goal of helping to identify
rules is a top priority for the
potential new donors
UTAD. Compliance should be everyone’s responsibility,
Communicate news and updates about Tennessee Athletics to fans and Tennessee Fund donors in
especially for our donors. Rule
their communities
violations involving donors
Earn rewards based on the success of their individual fundraising efforts, such as unique on-campus experiences, official Tennessee gear, Tennessee Fund priority points, and much more
Rebecca Clowers
Tina Haun
Greg Hulen
Blake Johnson
Megan Kain
may adversely impact the
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Advancement Specialist I for Development
Chief Development Officer and Associate AD for Development
Senior Director of Development
Assistant AD for Development
eligibility of current studentathletes as well as prospective student-athletes (recruits). Additionally, violations involv-
BE A VOL REP!
ing donors may prevent any future association with the
The Tennessee Fund is always looking for more donors to serve as Vol Reps. Sign up today at
UTAD. Your participation and
volreps.com or call the Tennessee Fund at (865) 974-1218.
acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the UTAD is your acknowledgement and agreement to abide
VOL REP CALENDAR
August
March
Vol Rep Kickoff Event
Vol Rep Competition Deadline – March 1
Suzie Miller
Phoebe Metzger
Lucas Moss
Leah Oldham
Andrea Piercy
Assistant Director of Internal Operations
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Associate Director of Campaigns
Development Assistant
Director of Planned Giving and Endowments
by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, SEC and the UTAD.
The UTAD Compliance Office serves as a resource for everyone affiliated with the
September – November
April
Vol Rep Local Meetings
Vol Rep Rewards Luncheon
UTAD. If you have questions or concerns, please contact
Hannah Pietila
the Compliance Office at
Junior Brighton, Michigan
(865) 974-3871 or Brandon Spurlock
Ryan Thompson
Adam Wilgus
Associate Director of Campaigns
Director of Annual Giving
Director of Internal Operations
utcompliance@utk.edu.
TO DONATE CALL 865.974.1218 Or Go Online tennesseefund.org
The University of Tennessee Phone: (865) 974-1218 Fax: (865) 974-2847 Email: tnfund@utk.edu tennesseefund.org utsports.com @TennesseeFund
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15016 Knoxville, TN 37901-5016 Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd Knoxville, TN 37996
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