Athletic Viewbook 2015

2012 NSIC Conference Tournament Champions

GREETINGS MUSTANG FANS! Making a difference. Something we all want to accomplish in our lives. When one gives to the Mustang Booster Club, they are making a difference in the education and future lives of more than 350 student-athletes. Additionally, they are making a difference in the future success of the Athletics Department and its 17 men’s and women’s sports teams and all that it provides to our university and community. There are many benefits in becoming a Mustang Booster Club member, which include tickets, parking, hospitality, Mustang apparel and a variety of unique, up-close experiences with our athletic program. As a member of the Mustang Booster Club you play a vital role in helping Mustang Athletics achieve success.

Contributions to this important effort support Mustang student-athletes who excel in the classroom, in their sport, and in service to the community. That is a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Chris Hmielewski Director of Athletics

GO MUSTANGS!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mustang Pride ....................2

A Day in the Life................3

Civic Engagement ..............4

Student Spotlight................5

Marketing Opportunities....6

Methods of Giving ............8

Booster Benefits ................9

What does it mean to “Believe in Brown”?

Believe In Brown is more than just a slogan supporting SMSU Athletics. It goes beyond the idea of cheering for the studentathletes and coaches of SMSU. When you Believe In Brown, you are truly embracing everything that is great about Mustang Athletics. Believe In Brown embraces four basic principles: • Excelling in the Classroom • Accepting Social Responsibility • Embracing Civic Engagement • Competing for Championships If you haven’t done so already, take the time to learn more about the great things that are happening within Mustang Athletics and find out what it truly means to “Believe In Brown”.

GO MUSTANGS!

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CHRIS HMIELEWSKI ‘98 Director of Athletics

• NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award: Ryan Engels, Katie Grebinoski, Jason Minett, Alex Pantze, and Christian Skillings.

• SMSU volleyball appeared in 11th straight NCAA tournament

TIM STEINBACH Director of Athletic Development Executive Director, Mustang Booster Club

• SMSU volleyball NCAA national runners-up • SMSU volleyball first NCAA region championship in program history.

• SMSU men’s indoor track & field with two NCAA national qualifiers, first in program history.

• SMSU wins NSIC third annual “It’s a Slam Dunk Don’t Drive Drunk” pledge campaign for the third straight year. SMSU collected the most overall pledges and the highest percentage of pledges from fans on Feb. 20-21, 2015.

• David Nelson honored with the 2014-15 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Frank Brasile Sportsmanship award.

• Track & Field complex opens in 2015.

• Claire Sames earns SMSU’s first-ever NCAA Elite 89 award at the NCAA volleyball championship • SMSU Athletics,for the sixth time in eight years, named a finalist for the Division II Award of Excellence. The award recognizes events and activities that exemplify the type of campus and community engagement that the division emphasizes.

• Whitney Burmeister is the 2015 Willis R. Kelly Scholar-Athlete award winner as the top female scholar-athlete in the NSIC.

KELLY LOFT ‘97 Athletic Communications Director

ROSS WEBSKOWSKI ‘02 Director of Student-Athlete Academic Affairs Compliance Officer

JENN GRAVEN ‘03

Mission of the Mustang Booster Club

Director of Marketing & Promotions

The Mustang Booster Club is an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and advancing SMSU athletics.

The objectives of the Mustang Booster Club are: • To provide scholarship dollars for SMSU athletics.

• To enhance the profile and visibility of the SMSU athletic program, its teams, and its student-athletes.

• To expand the level and scope of support for the SMSU athletic program among the community and alumni.

AWARD WINNERS

NWBA Frank Brasile Sportsmanship award

EISHA ODEN

Shakopee, MN Sports Management Major, Class of 2018

NSIC Freshman of the Year, All-NSIC second team

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All NSIC second team

AVCA All-America second team, AVCA All-Central Region first team, All-NSIC first team

Clara City, MN Elementary Education Major, Class of 2016

ABBEY THISSEN

DAVID NELSON Bellevue, NE Studio Art Major, Class of 2015

KENZIE BEEKMAN Marshall, MN Undecided Major, Class of 2018

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• To strengthen and establish positive relations with the community and alumni in support of SMSU athletics.

SMSU ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

POINTS OF MUSTANG PRIDE

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MUSTANG ATHLETE

WHITNEY BURMEISTER, 2015 Spring Semester • 9:30 am -

I wake up in the morning feeling refreshed! After a weekend filled with volleyball, I enjoy sleeping in. I eat breakfast, throw on some sweats, and head to campus for an eventful day.

• 10:30 am -

My first class of the day is Human Anatomy and Physiology with Dr. Craner. This is one of my favorite classes because the human body never fails to fascinate me!

• 11:20 am -

After my first class ends, I head to the Human and Wellness Performance Center. Here, I train my client who participates in the Schwan Employee Wellness Program. I love applying knowledge I obtain in the classroom to practical situations!

• 12:30 am -

My second class of the day begins - Introduction to Health and Physical Education with Professor Strate.

Immediately after this class is over, I eat my lunch that I packed in the morning and head to my next class.

• 1:30 pm -

Motor Learning and Development is my third class of the day! In this class with Professor Jeffers I learn fundamental motor patterns, which I try to relate to all of the skills in volleyball!

• 2:20 pm -

I’m finally off to the locker room to get ready for volleyball! I get dressed, mentally focused, and warmed up for the upcoming practice!

• 3:00 pm -

Volleyball practice begins! This is my favorite part of the day because I get the opportunity to get better at the sport I love!

• 6:00 pm -

Practice comes to an end and all of the equipment is put away. I need to mentally prepare myself, again, for my last class of the day.

• 6:30 pm -

• 8:10 pm -

I have finally reached my last class of the day – Sport Psychology! I am extremely lucky to have Professor Jeffers twice in one day! Even though I have had a long day, he always keeps me engaged in class! I am also feeling pretty hungry at this time, so I usually have a light snack in this class.

My activities on campus are done for the day so I head back to my apartment. I make myself some supper and sit down to watch a little bit of television.

• 9:00 pm -

Now that I am full from supper, I begin working on some homework. With a busy day of classes, I tend to have quite a few assignments to accomplish!

• 11:00 pm -

After diligently working on my schoolwork for a while, I decide to catch some Zzz’s. I feel incredibly blessed for the day I have had and cannot wait to start up again tomorrow!

Whitney Burmeister Name:

Jackson, MN Sport: Volleyball

Major/Degree Program: Exercise Science Awards: 2015 - Willis R. Kelly Scholar-Athlete award winner as the top female scholar-athlete in the NSIC.

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Ag Bowl

The 9th Annual Ag Bowl is a community event that celebrates agriculture in southwestern Minnesota. Ag Bowl offers regional FFA Chapters and individual participants an opportunity to earn post secondary scholarship dollars by competing in the Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational. Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational winners are recognized at Half-time of the Ag Bowl Football Game. Prior to the Mustang Football game, families are treated to a variety of activities at the Regional Event Center. Ag Bowl family activities include, a youth football clinic, inflatable games, pony rides, live music, and barbecue offerings. In addition to the Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational and Ag Bowl family activities, participants can choose to participate in the Ag Bowl Raffle. All proceeds from the Ag Bowl Raffle are designated to the SMSU Scholarship Fund.

Since its inception, Ag Bowl has received the NCAA’s Civic Engagement Award on two different occasions.

MUSTANG BOOSTER CLUB CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Mustang Mail

WBCA Pink Zone

Mustang Mail is a pen pal program created and supported by the Mustang Booster Club. All SMSU student-athletes are paired up with students from Marshall Elementary Schools. Students write and receive letters talking about the importance of school, and what it means to be a Mustang. During the spring semester we host “Mustang Mail Day” at each school and all students get the chance to meet their student-athlete pal.

The WBCA Pink Zone is an NCAA sponsored event that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment and research. Each February at a home women’s and men’s basketball double header, the R/A Facility is decorated pink to show support. The teams and cheerleaders wear special pink warm-ups and uniforms to show support for the cause. The women’s basketball team also sells their warm-up shirts to students and fans and donates all the proceeds to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. At halftime student-athletes and coaches gather on the court to donate at least 10 inches of hair to the Locks of Love program.

Mustang Shootout

The Mustang Shootout is a clay shooting competition held annually at Shooter’s Sporting Clays in Marshall, MN. Each year nearly one hundred participants form teams to compete for the best team and individual scores.

The Mustang Booster Club helps sponsor the event with proceeds going towards scholarships for student-athletes.

Smokefest

David & Carol Drown SMSU Golf Classic

The SMSU Golf Classic is SMSU’s longest running fundraiser. In 2011 the SMSU Golf Classic was renamed the David & Carol Drown SMSU Golf Classic. David & Carol Drown first started the event 30 years ago and remain actively involved in the planning of the event each year. This event is hosted by the Mustang Booster Club with proceeds dedicated to student-athlete scholarships at SMSU. It includes golf at the Marshall Golf Club.

Gold Rush Raffle

The Gold Rush Raffle is SMSU Athletics’ and the Mustang Booster Club’s largest annual fundraiser. The Raffle is the event to be at on SMSU’s campus.

A limited number of tickets are sold for the reverse raffle. Live and silent auctions are also included in the event, along with black jack games and a variety of great prizes. The grand prize of $5000 is awarded to the raffle ticket holder whose name is the last to be drawn throughout the night.

Mustang Stampede Glow Run

Daktronics Super Region 3 second team, Beyond Sports Network & Don Hansen Football Committee All-Region, Don Hansen Division II All-American second team, All-NSIC first team

Hartford, SD Biology Major, Class of 2015

This year marks the 9th Annual Smokefest which is an officially sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Society contest held on the SMSU campus and hosted by the SMSU Department of Athletics. In 2011 Smokefest partnered with the City of Marshall’s Sounds of Summer Celebration. Smokefest serves as the central location for Friday evening activities during the SOS week long celebration. Each year nearly 40 barbecue teams descend on Marshall to test their BBQ skills in four categories: pork ribs, chicken, pork butt and beef brisket. Smokefest activities include; kids inflatables, carnival games, music, authentic BBQ offerings and a movie hosted at the Regional Event Center on the SMSU Campus. Since its inception, Smokefest has received the NCAA’s Civic Engagement Award on two different occasions.

MIKE WENK

NCAA national qualifier, USTFCCA All-American second team (12th place), USTFCCA All-Region, All-NSIC first team

ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ Plano, TX Political Science Major, Class of 2017

SMSU CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

The Mustang Stampede is a 5K Walk/Run through SMSU’s campus that brings together teams, parents, fans, and alumni in support of SMSU’s women’s athletics teams. Participants can join as individuals or by forming teams. A social for all participants or those wanting to support Women’s Athletics (and not run) takes place in the Regional Event Center Commons where there are snacks and a cash bar available.

JACOB BEGIN Anoka, MN Education Major, Class of 2015 4

NCAA national qualifier, NCAA All-American (fourth place), Runner-up at Super Region 3 tournament, All-NSIC first team

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

HOPE BONLANDER

Name:

NATE HUOT Name:

Fond du Lac, WI Sport: BASKETBALL Major/Degree Program: Sports Management/Coaching minor Why did you choose SMSU? I chose SMSU because I felt it was a good fit with basketball and school.

What are your plans after graduation?

Possibly be a GA somewhere or I would find a job as a Sports Coordinator. I will travel anywhere my career takes me.

Dawson, MN Sport: FOOTBALL Major/Degree Program: Exercise Science Why did you choose SMSU? I chose SMSU because I play football and basketball and it was close for my family to be able to come and watch my games.

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation I want to be a personal trainer.

COLE WILSON Name:

DAVID NELSON

Name:

Faribault, MN Sport: WRESTLING Major/Degree Program: Undergraduate: Physical Education Teaching, Developmental Adaptive Physical Education, and Coaching.

Graduate: Masters of Education: Sport Leadership and Management Why did you choose SMSU? I selected SMSU as the institution to further my education for two reasons.

I was originally a culinology major and recruited to play football. I have since then switched paths to becoming a wrestler and educator. I am not a big city kind of guy, so the atmosphere, friends, professors, coaches, teammates, and everyone else that I have met made SMSU feel like home to me. It is this connection SMSU has to it's students that has made me a lifelong Mustang!

What are your plans after graduation?

Upon graduation from my graduate program, I plan to pursue a career in coaching, at the collegiate level. I love working with students, and enjoy developing them into well rounded professionals. I would also like to work in student affairs and begin my journey to reaching my goal of becoming an administrator or educator of higher education.

Bellevue, NE Sport: WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Major/Degree Program: Studio Art

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Why did you choose SMSU? I chose SMSU because I was recruited for wheelchair basketball and I really liked the accessibility of the school and the campus.

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation I would like to use my art degree in a career of art therapy with youth.

I also would like to travel overseas and play professional wheelchair basketball.

THE LATE SHOW

WILL HANSON

This annual event offers a chance for students and the community to meet and greet the Southwest men’s, women’s, and wheelchair basketball teams. The event gets the fans ready for the basketball season, introducing the teams in an exciting late-night activity. A premium item must be provided by your company.

STANGER CLUB

NCAA national qualifier, USTFCCA All-region, All-NSIC first team

Aurelia, IA Finance Major, Class of 2016

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

ALEX PANTZE Fairbault,MN Psychology Major, Class of 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-District, All-NSIC honorable mention

CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

Our Stanger Club is growing larger each year, and sponsoring this group is a great way to get involved with Southwest Athletics and the community. Your company gains logo exposure on various Stanger Club items.

MUSTANG MANIACS

As the official student cheering section at football and basketball, your company's name and logo would be linked to Southwest’s amazing atmosphere, which makes the college experience that much better!

PREMIUM ITEM OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Opportunities n Schedule Posters n Schedule Cards n Ticket Backs n Game Programs

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Social Media Sponsorships n Twitter n Facebook

n Mustang App

Website Scoreboard Advertising Scorer’s Table Advertising R/A Signage

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Fans like free stuff and we provide a lot of it! Logo exposures on the backs of t-shirts and on cups are a way to get your business noticed. n Toss Out T-shirts n Cups

Anchor $50,000 n Contact Tim Steinbach at (507) 537-7204 for details Founding $20,000 n Contact Tim Steinbach at (507) 537-7204 for details Premier $10,000 n Contact Tim Steinbach at (507) 537-7204 for details Gold $5,000 n 10 season tickets package to Football, Volleyball, Basketball n n n n n

& Wrestling 2 preferred parking passes 2 PA announcements at Football, Basketball & Volleyball Recognition in the R/A Facility Game Program recognition Choice of game-day sponsorship at Football, Volleyball and/or Basketball; or two additional season ticket packages

Silver $2,500 n 6 season tickets package to Football, Volleyball, Basketball n n n n n

& Wrestling 1 preferred parking pass 1 PA announcement at Football, Basketball & Volleyball Recognition in the R/A Facility Game Program recognition For each additional $500, choice of game-day sponsorship at Football, Volleyball and/or Basketball; or two additional season ticket packages

Bronze $1,500 n 4 season tickets package to Football, Volleyball, Basketball n n n n

NATE HUOT

Dawson, MN Agriculture Business Major, Class of 2018

All-NSIC honorable mention

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& Wrestling 1 PA announcement at Football & Volleyball Recognition in the R/A Facility Game Program recognition For each additional $500, choice of game-day sponsorship at Football, Volleyball and/or Basketball; or two additional season ticket packages

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

PRINT OPPORTUNITIES

GAME SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Game Day Program Ads (Football & Basketball) Game day programs are one of the most popular and convenient items offered to Mustang fans. Your advertising message will reach thousands of Mustang fans of all ages. Below is a list of options for game day programs. n Full Page, Full Color n Full Page, Black and White n Half Page, Full Color n Half Page, Black and White n Quarter Page, Full Color n Quarter Page, Black and White n Back Cover, Full Color n Back Inside Cover, Full Color n Front Inside Cover, Full Color

Schedule Posters Schedule posters are found all over the Southwest campus, Marshall businesses, and many other places in the Marshall area. We hand deliver posters to local businesses. Below is the list of posters available for logo exposure. n Fall (Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country and Golf) n Winter (Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wrestling) n Spring (Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Track & Field)

Wallet Schedules Place your logo on thousands of wallet schedules that are always in demand by Mustang fans. Small enough to fit in your wallet, your company logo will go everywhere the fan goes. n Fall Sports n Winter Sports n Spring Sports

Create greater awareness for your company and entertain clients and employees by sponsoring a game. In addition to exclusive exposure to our fan base, you'll receive tickets to the event, public address announcements, the opportunity to hand out premium items (provided by the business), logo exposure on the front of game day programs, and venue signage. One of the best options we offer, fans will leave knowing that your business was there! n Football Games n Basketball Doubleheaders n Volleyball Matches

HALFTIME PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES

A great way to interact with your customers, we create fun and exciting promotions that fit your company's needs. n Football n Volleyball n Basketball

VENUE SIGNAGE OPPORTUNITIES

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Facility Basketball Standards Underside of the center-hung scoreboard A-Frame banners are lined around the court and are seen by all who enter the facility

Regional Event Center n A-Frame banners are lined around the field and are seen n n n n

by all who enter the stadium First Down Sponsor During Mustang Football Games Field Goal Sponsor During Mustang Football Games Extra Point Sponsor During Mustang Football Games Half-Time Sponsor During Mustang Football Games

Alumni Field (Baseball) & Mustang Field (Softball) Placed in the outfield, your company's banner is guaranteed to be noticed by fans watching the game. n Full Color Fence Banner

Lakewood, CA Marleting Major, Class of 2016

KENDAHL FISHER

All-NSIC second team

SARAH PARKER

Edwardsville, IL Social Work Major, Class of 2017

All-NSIC second team

ANDREW MCREYNOLDS Aurora, CO Physical Ed./Exercise Science Major, Class of 2016

Daktronics All-Central Region second team, NSCAA All-Central Region third team, All-NSIC second team

All-NSIC second team

MIRANDA CADENA Highland, CA Hospitality Management Major, Class of 2015

Daktronics All-Central Region second team, NSCAA All-Central Region second team, All-NSIC first team, CoSIDA Academic All-District

AUTUMN HAYES La Crescent, MN Exercise Science Major, Class of 2015

CREDIT CARD

We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

You can call (507) 537-7204 or just fill out your credit card information on the attached Mustang Booster Club membership form and mail to the above address.

CASH

You are always welcome to bring your donation by in person to the above address.

MONTHLY BANK TRANSFER

You can join the Mustang Booster Club by dividing your total gift into smaller, automatic payments from your bank account or paycheck.

• Electronic Fund Transfer - please call 507-537-6265 • University payroll deduction (SMSU employees only) - please call 507-537-6265 for this giving option

MATCHING GIFTS

Double your support by encouraging your employer to make a matching gift. To see if your employer will match your Mustang Booster Club Membership, contact your company’s Human Resource Department.

Donations to the Mustang Booster Club may be subject to benefits (contact the SMSU Foundation). These benefits reduce the tax deductible portion of your donation. If you are declining benefits – any benefits – you must state so in writing at the time you make your donation to the Mustang Booster Club.

GIFTS-IN-KIND

MEGAN KILROY

Paramount, CA Sports Management Major, Class of 2015 NSCAA All-Central Region third team, All-NSIC second team

BELIEVE IN

BROWN

CLAIRE SAMES Shakopee, MN Biology/Chemistry Major, Class of 2016 NCAA Elite 89

METHODS OF GIVING

Needed goods or services can reduce expenses of the SMSU Department of Athletics, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please call 507-537-7204 for this giving option.

UNRESTRICTED GIFTS Booster Club Membership

RESTRICTED GIFTS

Donation to a specific sport

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

• Gifts totaling a minimum of $10,000 are required to establish an endowed scholarship fund.

• Scholarships are awarded from the endowment in accordance with the spending policy adopted by the Foundation. (Currently 5% of the three-year average market value of the endowed fund.)

• Gifts totaling less than $10,000 may be classified as a limited term endowment. Additional contributions will be applied to the corpus until the fund reaches the $10,000 minimum endowment level. No awards are made from limited endowment fund until the balance reaches a minimum of $10,000.

• An endowed scholarship may be named and the criteria may be established by the donor.

• A Scholarship Account Contract will be signed that details the scholarship criteria agreed upon between the Foundation and the Donor.

• All gifts to an endowment shall be irrevocable, unless otherwise approved by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Joining the Mustang Booster Club is easy and convenient. Just choose the option that works best for you.

ONLINE DONATION

Just go to the SMSU Foundation site at www.smsufoundation.org

CHECK

Please make check payable to “SMSU Foundation” and mail along with the attached membership form to: Southwest Minnesota State Athletics Mustang Booster Club 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258

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ANNUAL BOOSTER CLUB BENEFITS Program Recognition Access to Socials Mustang Update Mustang Window Decal Autograph Ball or Helmet from team of choice

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Autographed & Framed SMSU Team Jersey of Choice

These benefits listed above are received automatically as designated within each category. If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Tim Steinbach at Tim.Steinbach@smsu.edu.

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$450

$375

$270

$150

$90

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Use this grid as a worksheet based on your sponsorship level and transfer your totals to the perforated panel at the back of this publication.

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*Young Stanger = New SMSU Grads up to 3 years

Football Season Tickets - $40 Volleyball Season Tickets - $55 Winter Season Tickets - $110 Preferred Parking - $50 per pass R/A Chairbacks Upgrade - $50 per seat REC Chairbacks Upgrade - $20 per seat Senior Citizen / Student Fall Season Tickets - $65

(both)

Football only - $30; Volleyball only - $35 62 & older

Senior Citizen / Student Winter Season Tickets - $85 62 & older

Stanger Club - $45 per kid Total Benefit Dollars Chosen Benefit Dollars Allowed Additional Benefits Purchased Hoofprint Dollars -

(out of your pocket)

dollars to spend on apparel/novelty items

JOIN THE STANGER CLUB!! STUDENTS 18 & UNDER • Cost = $45.00 • Newsletters • An age-appropriate gift • Membership Card • Name on Website • Birthday Card

sponsored by:

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• Free admission to all SMSU Athletic events • MEET THE MUSTANGS – New this year, choose from Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Football or Volleyball, and experience a pizza party, and a night learning more about each of the players. One experience per child. (ages 12-18) • GAME DAY EXPERIENCE – Choose your favorite sports & experience...either a pre-game or postgame with the team. One experience per child. (ages 0-11)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why should I support SMSU athletics?

The athletic programs at Southwest Minnesota State benefit the entire university and, in turn, our surrounding communities.

Whether in NSIC or NCAA competition, Mustang athletes demonstrate the SMSU commitment to high quality in both academics and athletics. The outstanding young women and men who participate each season for the Mustangs are building important physical and leadership skills while gaining a superior university education. The Mustangs are working to be the pride of southwestern Minnesota.

Who can join the Mustang Booster Club?

All supporters of Mustang Athletics are encouraged to join the Mustang Booster Club. You do not have to be an alumnus of SMSU or a former student-athlete to join.

What is the difference between a restricted gift and an unrestricted gift?

An unrestricted annual gift supports all 17 varsity sports and helps offset non-budgeted expenses throughout the course of the year. A restricted contribution is made to a sport specific fund, a capital project or an endowment.

Is my contribution to the Mustang Booster Club tax deductible?

Yes, it may be tax deductible in full or in part. You will receive a gift receipt from the SMSU Foundation for tax purposes.

Where do I go for help?

Contact the SMSU Athletic Development Office at (507) 537-7204 or mail your information to: Mustang Booster Club SMSU Athletics Attn: Tim Steinbach 1501 State St. Marshall, MN 56258

Additional Information After reviewing your package, you can decide that you don’t want additional seats or benefits. Since you will not use all of the assigned Benefit Dollars, you could apply those funds to the tax deductible portion of your donation. You would not be allowed to transfer the remaining $50 to another Booster Club Member or use it to redeem additional apparel.

The additional benefit of Hoofprint Dollars can be used to redeem apparel online. As a Stampede Level member, you would be entitled to use 125 Hoofprint Dollars to spend on Mustang Apparel/Novelty items. If you choose not to use all 125 Hoofprint Dollars, your tax deductible donation would increase by the unused amount.

You would not be allowed to transfer the unused balance to another Booster Club Member or use it to secure ticket packages, preferred parking passes or chairback upgrades.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND TICKET INFORMATION

Mustang Booster Club Levels

______ $50 Young Stanger (New Grads up to 3 years) ______ $150 Horseshoe

______ $1,250 Stampede

______ $300 Rider

______ $1,500 Varsity

______ $500 Brown & Gold

______ $2,500 Coaches

______ $900 Pride

______ $5,000 Directors

General Admission Season Tickets (Transfer from worksheet)

Football Season Tickets - $40

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Volleyball Season Tickets - $55

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Winter Season Tickets - $110

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$_______

Preferred Parking - $50 per pass

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$_______

R/A Chairback Upgrade - $50 per seat

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$_______

REC Chairback Upgrade - $20 per seat

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$_______

Football - $30

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$_______

Volleyball - $35

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$_______

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$_______

Sr. Citizen*/Student Fall Season Tickets

Sr. Citizen* / Student Winter Season Tickets - $85

Miscellaneous Stanger Club (#____ x $45)

$______________

TOTALS Booster Club Membership

$______________

Additional Dollars Purchased

$______________

*The age for senior citizen is 62+

GRAND TOTAL

$______________

Tax Information • If you choose to accept your benefit dollars and apparel resulting from your donation, 60% of your donation is tax deductible.

• If you choose to only accept benefit dollars and decline apparel as part of your donation, 70% of your donation is tax deductible.

• If you choose to only accept apparel and decline benefit dollars as part of your donation, 90% of your donation is tax deductible.

• If you choose to decline benefit dollars and apparel, 100% of your donation is tax deductible.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Total Received

Tax Deductible Portion

Value of Goods & Services

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name____________________________________________________ (as listed in program)

Stanger Kids & birthdate(s) __________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________ State ________________________________ Zip_________________ Phone ___________________________________________________

MUSTANG HEAD COACHES BASEBALL Paul Blanchard

MEN’S BASKETBALL Brad Bigler

SOFTBALL Jamie Dunn

CROSS COUNTRY / TRACK TBA

VOLLEYBALL Terry Culhane

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Allison Kruger FOOTBALL Cory Sauter

(call 537-6256 for details)

q Pledge $__________________ Bill me on: _____/_____/_____

q Charge my Credit Card: q Visa q Mastercard q AMEX q Discover Credit Card Number: ____________________________________ Expiration Date: _________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT! Matching Gift Plan: q This gift will be matched by my employer.

Company Name: ________________________________________ Please check your employer’s matching gift requirements since some companies do not match gifts to athletics.

SMSU Payroll Deduction: q I authorize my employer, SMSU, to deduct from my earnings my contribution to become a member of the Mustang Booster Club.

Salary deduction will begin during the 2015-2016 school year.

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________

COLE WILSON Faribault, MN Physical Education Major, Class of 2015

q I would like to opt out of the ticket benefits. q I would like to opt out of the apparel benefits.

q Monthly Bank Transfer

SOCCER Erin Kasmarik

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Derek Klinkner

Email(s) __________________________________________________

PAYMENT OPTIONS q Check Enclosed (Payable to: Mustang Booster Club)

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MUSTANG BOOSTER CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-16 Bill Toulouse, President Erica Bly Todd Dirckx Jacob Fahl Pam Gladis

Brian Gruhot Shelli Hawkinson Tim Steinbach, Executive Director Brian Bjella

2015-16 SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE August 4, 2015

Farmer’s Open

September 12, 2015

8th Annual Ag Bowl

August 21-22, 2015 September 19, 2015

September 26, 2015

September 27, 2015 January 29, 2016 February 6, 2016

February 19, 2016 April 29, 2016 June 10, 2016

8th Annual SMSU Smokefest/ Booster Club Kickoff Picnic Mustang Shootout

SMSU Homecoming

Celebration of Excellence Gold Rush Raffle Hawaiian Night

Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational Mustang Stampede

David & Carol Drown SMSU Golf Classic

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