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Golden Eagle Talon Club 2022-2023 Membership Guide

A STATEMENT FROM THE

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Wendy Snodgrass

It has been said that the only constant in life is change.

That saying proved true once again this past school year as our student-athletes and coaches did more than just adapt to their circumstances; they faced their challenges head-on and continued to grow not only in competition but in the classroom and the community. This year we celebrated conference championships, national qualifiers and numerous individual academic and athletic awards… and I believe the best is yet to come.

21-22 GIVING

Despite all that has changed, we are proud of our legacy as Golden Eagles and are thrilled that we will continue to proudly represent our Clarion campus and community as we always have.

Your continued support to our student-athletes and coaches – your passion for their success, and your belief in them as they pursue excellence – makes us proud to call ourselves Golden Eagles every day. Allow me to thank you for all you have contributed so far and encourage you to make the pledge to join us as we move forward.

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total raised

296,030

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operational funds raised

428,694

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scholarship funds raised

198

SCHOLARATHLETES RECORDED A 3.2 GPA OR BETTER

190

PSAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETES IN 2022

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT COMPLETED SPRING 2022 WITH AN OVERALL

3.23 GPA

79

STUDENT-ATHLETES IN SPRING 2022 WITH 4.0 GPA

310

STUDENT- ATHLETES ON SCHOLARSHIP IN 21-22

David Bocci was named the PSAC Men’s Swimming Freshman of the Year.

In Clarion diving, Anna Vogt, Alexa Gonczi, and Zach Schering qualified for the NCAA Championships with Vogt finishing 10th in the 1M Dive and Gonczi taking 13th in the 3M Dive. Schering placed 7th in 3M and 13th in 1M. In total, Clarion diving received four All-American Bids at nationals.

Wrestling finished fifth at the 2022 MAC Championships, including 2022 NCAA National qualifier Will Feldkamp at 197 lbs.

Volleyball captured third PSAC championship in program history.

Soccer defeated 25th-ranked Slippery Rock by a 2-1 score at home, the program’s first win over a nationally ranked opponent.

Football welcomed new head coach Raymond Monica to Clarion.

Coach Raymond is a two-time PSAC East Coach of the Year with more than 30 years of experience at the college level.

Haley Schaller earned All-Atlantic Region honors in leading the Golden Eagle cross country team to an 11th-place finish at the regional championships.

Willie Hoover won the 2021 GCC Fall Invite.

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London Fuller and Cassidy Snider earned AVCA All-American honors; Julia Piccolino named AVCA All-Atlantic Region selection and a CoSIDA Academic All-American.

GOLDEN EAGLE TALON CLUB The Golden Eagle Talon Club was established to recognize and show appreciation for supporters of Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics.

With your gift of $99 or more to ANY Clarion Golden Eagle athletic program, you are joining the ranks of our fellow alumni and friends as we strengthen the competitive edge for our student-athletes.

FAQs What is the Golden Eagle Talon Club?

To put it simply, it’s a way for Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics and the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. to thank you. Hundreds of alumni and friends provide support to one or more of our 16 athletic programs each year. The Golden Eagle Talon Club is our official athletic giving society and lets us recognize your support in a way we’ve never done before.

Why the name "Golden Eagle Talon Club"?

One of the most essential attributes of the golden eagle is its talons. When you see an eagle – either hunting or simply landing on its perch – it leads with its talons. Without them, the eagle cannot survive. By supporting Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics, you are LEADING the charge for current and future student-athletes to be successful. Without YOU, our athletic program cannot survive.

HOW IT WORKS

When you donate $99 or more to any Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics fund, you will become a member of the club. During each athletic season (July 1 through June 30), we will keep track of your total giving to Clarion Athletics program funds. As your total level of giving rises during that time window, so does your rank in the Golden Eagle Talon Club.

But I want my money to go to MY sport!

WE DO, TOO! We are not asking you to do anything different from what you are already doing. Our goal is to let our supporters know they are appreciated. We are all part of a team, and the Golden Eagle Talon Club is the team name. Continue to donate in the same manner as you have in the past – to scholarships, annual funds and/ or fundraising events. It all counts!

& benefits

Talon Club

Benefit Levels

Total Annual Giving To Any Clarion Athletics Fund July 1 - June 30

Giving levels are determined by the total amount donated to any Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics fund during the athletic season. Here are a few examples of how it works:

Membership Welcome Packet

1. James from Pittsburgh gives $600 toward football and $150 toward baseball. His total annual gift to Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics is $750, which would put him at the Captain level for the current athletic season.

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2. Michelle from Clarion gives $1,000 toward women’s basketball and $1,000 to the Swimming & Diving Golf Outing.

She also gives $500 to Clarion Golden Eagle Tippin fund. Her total gift is $2,500, which would qualify her for the All-Conference level for the current athletic season.

3. Adam and Diane from Chicago donate $99 to the Wrestling Annual Scholarship Drive. This qualifies them as Golden Eagle Fan-level donors for the current athletic season.

GOLDEN EAGLE FAN

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LETTER WINNER

150 499

ALLALLNATIONAL CAPTAIN CONFERENCE AMERICAN CHAMPION

500 999

1,000 4,999

5,000 9,999

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Recognition In Program & On Athletic Website

Invitation To Golden Eagle Talon Club Event In Spring** Invite From Athletic Director For Select Events

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Personalized Thank You From Student-Athlete Golden Eagle Talon Club T-Shirt Access To Exclusive Mid-Season Press Conference Invitation To Clarion 1867 Giving Society Events** Invitation To President’s Pavilion & VIP Area For Select Athletic Events** Golden Eagle Talon Club Stadium Chair (benefit value of $50) Invitation To End-Of-Season Luncheon With Athletic Director & Special Guests**

**Due to the coronavirus outbreak and related CDC and university recommendations, this event is subject to change.

According to IRS regulations, the total tax-deductible portion of a contribution is the total contribution minus the value of any benefits received. Clarion University Foundation, Inc., will provide you with a receipt indicating the value of the elected benefits and the total tax-deductible portion. For specific tax advice, please consult a tax professional.

**Due to the coronavirus outbreak and related CDC and university recommendations, this event is subject to change. *The Golden Eagle Talon Club benefits are available for donations made directly to Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics funds through Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Donations made to programs outside of Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics and/or Clarion University Foundation, Inc., will not qualify for benefits.

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ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS

The Golden Eagle

BENEFITS, RULES, VIP TENT RSVP PROCESS GOLDEN EAGLE TALON CLUB MAGNET One magnet will be provided per household, per donor.

GOLDEN EAGLE TALON CLUB T-SHIRTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two per household will be available for donors.

GOLDEN EAGLE TALON CLUB EXCLUSIVE MID-SEASON PRESS CONFERENCE

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

During the athletic seasons, each coach will hold an exclusive press conference for Talon Club members at Captain level or higher. Have a chance to hear how the season is going from the coach and have the opportunity to ask questions about your favorite sports team. Meetings will be held via ZOOM.

Dr. Wendy Snodgrass wsnodgrass@PennWest.edu 814-393-1997

INVITE FROM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR The Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics Director is extending a invitation to select athletic events throughout the year. Details of these events will be mailed to you directly. For questions, please contact us at 814-383-1832.

PRESIDENT'S PAVILION & VIP EVENTS You and a guest will be invited to join us for food and beverages at select Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics home games at both Memorial Stadium and Tippin Gymnasium during the 2022-23 Athletic Season.

Associate Athletic Director D.J. Bevevino dbevevino@PennWest.edu 814-393-1989

YOU MUST RSVP SEVEN DAYS PRIOR to the game you wish to attend. To RSVP, please call 814-393-2572.

A schedule of available VIP events will be mailed to you when registration is open.

If you are interested in receiving any of your benefits, pre-scheduled pickup dates will be available or delivery will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

Director of Athletic Giving Chris Anderson clanderson@PennWest.edu 814-393-1832

Ways to support my program Clarion Golden Eagle Athletics can always use support from our alumni and friends.

There are multiple ways to impact our athletes.

Please select the sport(s) you would like your donation to benefit.

Clarion University Athletics

Allocation

Clarion Athletics General Fund

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Baseball

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Softball

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Men’s Basketball

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Women’s Basketball

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Cross Country/Track & Field

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Football

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Men’s Golf

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Women’s Golf

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“current-use” retention and recruitment purposes. Your gift creates or contributes to a current-use scholarship fund used by coaches until funds are exhausted or renewed by the donor.

Soccer

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Men's Swimming

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Men's Diving

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Endowed Scholarships – An endowment is an invested fund that

Women's Swimming

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Women's Diving

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Tennis

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Volleyball

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Wrestling q Pin Club

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Athletic Training

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Annual Operating Fund – A fund used by our coaches to purchase equipment, pay for food and/or travel, purchase team gear, and cover other expenses throughout the season. These funds help provide our student-athletes the competitive edge they need to be successful.

Annual Scholarship Fund – A fund that coaches can use for

provides scholarships for student-athletes. This is the most sustainable fund available for a team or coach to use for recruitment year after year.

As we begin the 2022-23 athletic season, more than 46 endowed scholarships are available for Clarion Golden Eagles Athletics.

By establishing or contributing to a self-sustaining scholarship endowment, you can ensure that Clarion Golden Eagles Athletics has critical, long-term support to provide prospective student-athletes the opportunity to excel, while at the same time creating a lasting legacy in your name or as a memorial to others.

To find a list of endowments, go to www.clariongoldeneagles.com/endowments.

For more information on creating an athletic scholarship, contact: Chris Anderson at 814-393-1832.

Choose one the following funds. q Annual Operating Fund q Annual Scholarship Fund q Endowed Scholarship

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Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Seifert–Mooney Center for Advancement 840 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214

Donate Online at clarion.edu/supportgoldeneagles Campaign: 2022-2023 Annual Fund: ***** Appeal: 22-23 Talon Club

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