2013 Wisconsin Athletics Donor Guide

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WISCONSIN ATHLETICS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Message from the Director of Athletics Mission Statement Important Dates and Deadlines What’s New

Campaign Benefits Chart

Benefit Allocation Process Tickets and Parking Premium Seats Facility Campaigns

Forever Badgers

Badger Leadership Society

Ways to Give Payment Information Your Impact Thank You

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Greetings from Wisconsin Athletics!

On behalf of Wisconsin Athletics, I want to sincerely thank you for your continued and loyal support. It is an exciting time to be part of the Badger family and we are extremely proud of the success our student-athletes and teams have achieved in recent years. As a supporter of Wisconsin Athletics, you have much to be proud of!

Great things have been accomplished thanks in large part to the continued generosity of donors and season ticket holders who annually support Wisconsin Athletics. As a self-sustaining department, each year we are challenged with providing the resources needed to fund our 23 sports programs. Simply put, your support is critical to the success and achievement of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Your support has provided us the flexibility to make strategic investments in the initiatives that offer a world-class experience for all of our 800-plus student-athletes. From facility improvements to academic services, together we are committed to ensuring that we continue to strive for championships in the classroom and on the field of play.

As you read this brochure and consider making a contribution, please think about taking your support to the , and know that your support is appreciated. It truly makes a difference on the lives of Badger student-athletes and the overall success of our programs.

If you have additional questions, please contact our development staff at (608)262-1000, development@uwbadgers.com, or check out SupportTheBadgers.org for further information. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

On, Wisconsin!

Barry Alvarez Director of Athletics

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Wisconsin Athletic Development Office, the fundraising arm for the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, is committed to providing the resources needed for student-athletes to receive a lasting educational and athletic experience while contributing to the financial sustainability of the Athletic Department.

On, Wisconsin!

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Earning a scholarship at the University of Wisconsin was everything I always dreamed of and more. I could not be any more grateful to compete every game with the Badger uniform on.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE

BRIANNA DECKER Degree: Human Development/Family Studies Hometown: Dousman, WI

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IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Contributions and priority points are calculated after each of the following deadline dates to determine donor priority for the following benefits. *Allocations are based first on annual giving level, then priority point ranking within each annual giving level.

» Football season ticket order & request deadline

» University Ridge Priority Access

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» Football season parking contribution deadline

» Contribution deadline to order all existing

JUNE

» Men’s hockey season ticket order

APRIL

30 JULY

31 AUG.

tickets in football, men’s basketball and men’s hockey » Legends of Wisconsin Golf Classic contribution deadline

» Football single-game ticket request deadline

» Men’s hockey season parking request deadline

» Men’s basketball season ticket order & request deadline » Men’s basketball season parking contribution deadline contribution deadline

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» Bowl game ticket contribution deadline

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» VIP Reception with the Director of Athletics

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» Kellner Club Dining Opportunities

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» Athletic Luncheon Series contribution deadline

» Football Training Camp Outing contribution deadline

» Exclusive Travel Opportunities

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» Men’s basketball & men’s hockey Big Ten Tournament » Bucky’s Locker Room ticket contribution deadline

» Men’s basketball & men’s hockey NCAA tournament

Discount

ticket contribution deadline

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WHAT’S NEW Wisconsin Athletic Development Website » SupportTheBadgers.org

Forever Badgers

Badger Leadership Society

(see below)

Campaign

(more info on page 9)

Endowment Program (more info on page 22)

Lifetime Giving Program (more info on page 23)

Annual Fund Giving Levels & Benefits (more info on page 10)

SupportTheBadgers.org home page

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NEXT LEVEL CAMPAIGN

GO TO THE

The Campaign has been designed to provide donors the opportunity to increase their financial support by going to the next annual giving level, while enhancing their impact on UW student-athletes.

INCENTIVES

In appreciation of your financial support, donors who go to the for 2013 and make their contribution by April 30th will be entered into a drawing for exclusive prizes (listed below) and additional benefits (see chart on page 10). » Official Wisconsin sideline apparel » Autographed Coach Bo Ryan Basketball » Autographed Coach Gary Andersen Football Helmet » Football or Basketball locker room tour » Pair of tickets in a suite for a football game » Pair of tickets in a suite for a men’s basketball game » Pair of tickets in a suite for a men’s hockey game » Pre-game sideline access for a home football game » Pair of courtside tickets for a men’s basketball game » And more!

Winners will be drawn at random after the April 30th deadline.

Donors who contribute at a higher annual giving level in 2013, from their 2012 annual giving level, qualify for incentives.

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2013 BENEFITS CHART The Wisconsin Athletic Development Office is pleased to announce enhancements to the 2013 benefits chart. These adjustments were implemented to better serve and recognize our generous donor base.

Existing Captain’s club level has been reclassified to start at the $500 level, as well introducing new giving levels, Walk-On ($50), Red & White ($250), MVP ($15,000), and Ambassador’s Circle ($50,000).

The new benefits chart coincides with the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office’s donors the opportunity to take their support to the next annual giving level.

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STUDENTATHLETE SUPPORT

Support the Education of a Student-Athlete Assist with a Student-Athlete’s in-state scholarship Assist with a Student-Athlete’s out-of-state scholarship Tax Deduction

RECOGNITION & COMMUNICATION

Priority Points Website Recognition at SupportTheBadgers.org Wisconsin Athletics Varsity Magazine Window Decal/Sticker Wisconsin Athletics Donor Gift

TICKETS & PARKING #

Season & Single Game Ticket Opportunities (FB, MBB, MHKY)

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HOSPITALITY, SPECIAL EVENTS & AMENITIES

Kellner Club Dining Opportunities (MBB, MHKY) Bucky’s Locker Room Discount University Ridge Priority Athletic Luncheon Series Football Training Camp Outing Kellner Club Hospitality Room (MHKY)* Legends of Wisconsin Golf Classic Exclusive Travel Opportunities Kellner Club Hospitality Room (MBB)* VIP Reception with the Director of Athletics The Wisconsin Experience**

# Numbers indicate priority order for review and allocation * For select regular season home games and current season ticket holders ** Ability to have a unique behind the scenes look at Wisconsin Athletics. To discuss the Wisconsin Experience further, please contact the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office at 608.262.1000.

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BENEFIT ALLOCATION PROCESS In an effort to equitably serve Wisconsin Athletics donors, the allocation process to determine priority for tickets, parking, and special event benefits is based on two factors:

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ANNUAL GIVING LEVEL

Ambassador’ Circle ($50,000)

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Hall of Fame Club ($25,000)

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Priority Points are awarded based on the following factors:

MVP Club ($15,000)

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» Current Year Giving to Athletics 10 points per $100

Champion’s Club ($10,000)

123

All-American Club ($5,000)

314

(since 2001) 10 points per year

Director’s Club ($2,500)

677

» Prior Years Giving to Athletics (since 1982)

Coach’s Club ($1,000)

2,677

» Consecutive Years of Active Season Ticket Purchase*

Captain’s Club ($500)

2,999

Red & White Club ($250)

2,604

Walk-On Club ($50)

5,165

» Consecutive Years of Active Giving to Athletics 10 points per $100 10 points per year

» UW-Madison Letterwinner 100 one time

» UW-Madison Graduate 50 one time

* Season ticket purchases in football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s hockey, and volleyball qualify for priority points.

LEGENDS OF WISCONSIN GOLF CLASSIC

*Club memberships are based on gifts received by December 31, 2012 and are reflected in the new 2013 giving levels.

VIP RECEPTION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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FOOTBALL TICKETS STEPS TO REQUEST NEW OR ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETS

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Become a donor to Wisconsin Athletics (minimum $50 contribution) before April 30, 2013. All active donors in 2013 are eligible to request new or additional football season tickets.

Recommended minimum annual contributions for the opportunity to order seats in certain sections are as follows:

Sections E, T and FF – $400 per seat

Complete the season ticket request application.

Applications are published weekly online at UWBadgers.com and are also mailed weekly from mid-March to late April. Existing season ticket holders should make the request on their season ticket order form. Requests must be received by April 30, 2013.

Sections D, F, S, U, EE and GG – $300 per seat

Sections C, G, R, V, DD and HH – $200 per seat

Sections B, H, Q, W, CC and II – $100 per seat

All ticket and seating requests will be reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each annual giving level.

Patrons will be notified via mail on the status of their request as it is reviewed starting early June and ending early July. Any applicable payment is due upon receipt.

SEASON TICKET SEAT CHANGE REQUESTS Requests for changing seating locations are reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each giving level. Please note many donors looking to obtain seats closer in proximity to the field or midfield contribute more than the recommended minimum amount, prior to the specified deadline, on an annual basis.

BREESE TERRACE PRESS BOX

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FOOTBALL PARKING A

STEPS TO ORDER SEASON PARKING Patrons wishing to order season parking must be a current football season ticket holder and active donor to Wisconsin Athletics (minimum $50 contribution). To be considered an active donor, patrons must submit their contribution by April 30, 2013.

Donors ordering multiple football parking passes must qualify for each pass based on their annual giving level (Example: Ordering two Zone A football parking passes would require a minimum annual giving level of $5,000 [$2,500 per pass]). Detailed information regarding the online selection process will be sent to all eligible donors and season ticket holders in mid-May with the online selection process taking place in early June.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS STEPS TO REQUEST NEW OR ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETS

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Become a donor to Wisconsin Athletics (minimum $50 contribution) before July 31, 2013. All active donors in 2013 are eligible to request new or additional men’s basketball season tickets.

Complete the season ticket request application.

Applications are published weekly online at UWBadgers.com and are also mailed weekly beginning in early June. Existing season ticket holders should make the request on their season ticket order form. Requests must be received by July 31, 2013.

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All ticket and seating requests will be reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each annual giving level.

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Patrons will be notified via mail on the status of their request in August. Any applicable payment is due upon receipt.

Recommended minimum annual contributions for the opportunity to order seats in certain sections are as follows: Sections 107, 108, 109, 121, 122, 123, 207, 209, 221,

222 and 223 – $300 per seat Sections 106, 110, 120, 124, 206, 210, 220

and 224 – $200 per seat Sections 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 111, 112, 118, 119,

125, 126, 127 and 128 – $100 per seat Sections 307, 308, 309, 321, 322 and 323 – $50 per seat SEASON TICKET SEAT CHANGE REQUESTS Requests for changing seating locations are reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each giving level. Please note many donors looking to obtain seats closer in proximity to the court or towards center court contribute more than the recommended minimum amount, prior to the specified deadline, on an annual basis.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING A Donors ordering multiple men’s basketball parking passes

STEPS TO ORDER SEASON PARKING Patrons wishing to order season parking must be a current basketball season ticket holder and active donor to Wisconsin Athletics (minimum $50 contribution). To be considered an active donor, patrons must submit their annual contribution by July 31, 2013.

must qualify for each pass based on their annual giving level. (Example: Ordering two Zone A basketball parking passes would require a minimum giving level of $10,000 [$5,000 per pass]). Detailed information regarding the online selection process will be sent to all eligible donors and season ticket holders in early August with the online selection process taking place in late August.

ZONE A - All-American Club ($5,000) or higher Lot 91, Frances Street, Depot, Shaughnessy, U-Haul ZONE B - Coach’s Club ($1,000) or higher Lot 29, 44, Alexander, Group Health Coop ZONE C - Captain’s Club ($50) or higher Lot 7, 46, 51, Madison Medical Center, UW Health UNAVAILABLE Lot 48, 69, 78, 87, 94 Lot availability is subject to change.

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MEN’S HOCKEY TICKETS STEPS TO REQUEST NEW OR ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETS

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Patrons looking to purchase new season tickets should contact the UW Athletics Ticket Office in order to receive a ticket application form or place your request online at UWBadgers.com beginning in early June.

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All ticket and seating requests will be reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each annual giving level.

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Patrons will be notified via mail on the status of their request in August. Any applicable payment is due upon receipt.

Recommended minimum annual contributions for the opportunity to order seats are as follows:

Sections 107, 108, 109, 121, 122, 123, 207, 209, 221,

222, & 223 - $50 per seat Sections 106, 110, 120, 124 - $25 per seat SEASON TICKET SEAT CHANGE REQUESTS Requests for changing seat locations are reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each giving level.

E. CAMPUS MALL

REGENT ST.

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(STUDENTS & FAMILY FOUR PACK)

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MEN’S HOCKEY PARKING A

STEPS TO REQUEST SEASON PARKING Current season ticket holders and donors will have the opportunity to order the same season parking location held for the 2012-2013 season. Patrons who are men’s hockey season ticket holders may purchase parking for men’s hockey on a season basis only. Men’s hockey season parking requests are reviewed based first on lot availability, second on annual giving level, and third on priority points within each annual giving level.

ZONE A - Walk-on Club ($50) or higher Lot 91, Frances Street, Shaughnessy ZONE B - Non-donation Lots Lot 7, 29, 44, 46, 51, Alexander, Group Health Coop, Depot, U-Haul, Madison Medical Center, UW Health

Making a contribution does not guarantee allocation into a certain lot or a certain zone. Patrons requesting multiple permits must qualify for each permit individually, based on their annual giving level.

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PREMIUM SEATS UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE Badger fans have the opportunity to enhance their football, basketball and hockey game day experience by securing a suite or club seats at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center. Suites and club seats provide a long list of amenities designed to provide the ultimate experience in game-day comfort and convenience, for all your personal and business entertainment needs.

Camp Randall Stadium premium seating opportunities include the Buckingham Club, BMO Harris Bank Varsity Club, and Suites.

Kohl Center premium seat opportunities include Suites, Courtside Club available for men’s basketball, and Nicholas Club available for men’s basketball and men’s hockey.

CAMP RANDALL SUITE

KOHL CENTER SUITE

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PREMIUM SEATS

BUCKINGHAM CLUB Camp Randall Stadium

BMO HARRIS BANK VARSITY CLUB Camp Randall Stadium

NICHOLAS CLUB Kohl Center

COURTSIDE CLUB Kohl Center

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FACILITY CAMPAIGNS A key component to the success of Badger student-athletes, and the enjoyment of fans, is the availability of state-of-theart facilities. Over the past decade, Badger supporters have invested private gifts toward the renovation or construction of many outstanding athletic facilities.

Wisconsin Athletics continues to focus on investing in infrastructure to enhance support services for our current student-athletes, and to showcase our program to future Badger recruits. Elite facilities and amenities are also vital to the game-day experience for Badger fans. This commitment includes the ongoing construction of the Goodman Softball Training Center, as well as actively raising funds for a Student-Athlete Performance Center.

STUDENT-ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER

If you are interested in contributing to our facility campaigns please contact the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office at (608) 262-1000 or development@uwbadgers.com.

THE STUDENT-ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER This project will include newly added space at the north end of Camp Randall Stadium and the renovation of the McClain Center and will feature:

» Expanded and enhanced space for the Fetzer Student-Athlete Academic Center

» 10,000 sq. ft. weight room, cardio area

» Football Team Suite to include player and coach locker rooms

» Equipment room, athletic training room, and an elite performance lab

» Men’s and women’s all-sports team locker suites

OLYMPIC SPORTS WEIGHT ROOM

FOOTBALL TEAM LOCKER ROOM BAY

» New high definition scoreboard to enhance the fan game day experience

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM

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FACILITY CAMPAIGNS

NFL PLAYER RECOGNITION WALL

GOODMAN SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER The Goodman Softball Training Center will provide a team-dedicated indoor practice facility.

The facility will provide UW softball players with the opportunity to practice on an infield diamond throughout the year. Located just west of the current Goodman Diamond, the 16,500 square foot center will include many state-of-the art amenities including:

» Regulation-size infield diamond » Indoor batting cages » Team conference room » Team lounge » Enhanced team locker room

» Enhanced athletic training area

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FOREVER BADGERS Wisconsin Athletics is committed to offering each of its 23 sports programs the maximum number of athletic scholarships permitted by the NCAA and is responsible for funding both in-state and out of state scholarships.

Individuals who make endowment gifts are helping sustain the continued excellence of Wisconsin Athletics. An endowment gift represents a significant investment in the future, an investment that will enable many generations of student-athletes to achieve success both on the fields of play, in the classroom and in life after intercollegiate athletics.

» In 2012-2013, 66% of Badger student-athletes on

scholarship have come from out of state » Wisconsin Athletics annually funds $10.5 million in student-athlete scholarships » The Cost of Excellence » A contribution investment of $455,000 will provide support for a full in-state athletic scholarship » A contribution investment of $815,000 will provide support for a full out-of-state athletic scholarship » Endowment opportunities are available for all sports » Endowed scholarships may be established with a minimum gift or pledge of at least $50,000

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One of the most gratifying things is being able to put a face to a name at the Endowment Luncheon.

I enjoy the opportunity to meet my donor for the upcoming year and express to them my sincere appreciation for their contribution.

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BEN BRUST » Men’s Basketball » 2012-13 Recipient of the Wiegand Family Scholarship

BENEFITS » Opportunity to name the fund in honor or memory of an individual or family

» Student-Athlete recipient, in accordance with the criteria of the fund (may be shared if partial scholarship) » Invitation to annual endowment event recognizing donors and student-athlete recipients

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» Recognition in Wisconsin Athletic Department publications and online at SupportTheBadgers.org » Access to tickets, parking and special event invitations based upon annual gift toward endowment » Credit within the Wisconsin Athletics Priority Point System

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BADGER LEADERSHIP SOCIETY The Badger Leadership Society has been created to recognize donors for their lifetime giving to Wisconsin Athletics. This new initiative represents a dedicated program to promote philanthropic gifting and honor those who provided a leadership level of support through their generosity.

Members of the Badger Leadership Society have made generous contributions over the course of their lifetime and have made a dedicated effort to advance the Wisconsin Athletics mission.

BENEFITS As the core foundation of support for Badger Athletics programs, members of the Badger Leadership Society will enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities including invitations to exclusive events and special recognition based on one’s overall giving to Wisconsin Athletics.

BADGER LEADERSHIP SOCIETY LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS

$250,000 $500,000 $1 million $5 million

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WAYS TO GIVE

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I am thankful for the opportunity to have earned a scholarship at the UW because it has allowed me to attend one of the best educational institutions in the country. It allows me to continue to compete at the highest level towards reaching my personal goals.

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The Wisconsin Athletic Development Office provides you with the opportunity to designate your contribution to the area of your choice.

ANNUAL GIVING (BADGER FUND) Unrestricted gifts are the most vital to Wisconsin Athletics.

Gifts for seating benefits should be allocated as unrestricted.

SPORT SPECIFIC Your contribution to Wisconsin Athletics can be allocated to the sport of your choice. Support any of the 23 Badger sports programs!

ENDOWMENTS Endowment gifts are a meaningful and lasting way to impact the experience of current and future Badger student-athletes.

PREMIUM SEATS Enjoy Wisconsin Athletic events from the best seats in the house. Premium seating offers fans the opportunity to enhance the game day experience in designated areas for football, men’s basketball, and men’s hockey.

FACILITY PROJECTS

Wisconsin Athletics is committed to providing state-ofthe-art facilities that will allow us to attract and provide service to the best and brightest student-athletes to the University of Wisconsin.

TAX INFORMATION All contributions to Wisconsin Athletics are considered gifts to the University of Wisconsin and are credited at full value for purposes of the donor’s gift record at the University of Wisconsin Foundation. A contribution that entitles the donor to purchase tickets is 80 percent deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes, according to IRS Code, Section 170 (1). Consult your tax advisor for more information. In addition, the IRS has ruled the 80 percent portion of your contribution is only tax deductible to the extent that it exceeds the value of any additional benefits you receive.

STUDENT-ATHLETE

TYLER GRAFF Degree: Non-profit & Community Leadership Hometown: Loveland, CO

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PAYMENT INFORMATION CASH CONTRIBUTIONS

By Check: made payable to the UWF-Athletics

By Credit Card: charges to American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

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Playing tennis for the University of Wisconsin on a full scholarship is my biggest accomplishment for far. I am really looking forward to helping the women’s tennis team do the best they can this season.

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Contributions can be made online at SupportTheBadgers.org, by mail, by phone, or in person.

MATCHING GIFTS As a contributor to Wisconsin Athletics, you can increase your level of giving by combining your contribution with the matching funds from your employer. If your company will match gifts to Wisconsin Athletics, please enclose your company’s form with your contribution.

GIFT-IN-KIND Donated services or items (food and beverage, athletic equipment, printing, air travel, etc.) that would normally be purchased by the Wisconsin Athletic Department are considered gifts-in-kind, and are always appreciated.

Subject to University approval and IRS regulations, the value of the contribution is credited to your account.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc., are accepted.

WAIVER OF BENEFITS For 100 percent tax deductibility of your contribution, you must decline your right to receive any benefits at the time you make your contribution.

GIFT PROCESSING Contributions received in the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office are posted to the donor’s record within three business days. Contributions made for annual priority seating benefits will be credited to the ticket holder of record.

TAX RECEIPT Individuals who make a contribution to Wisconsin Athletics will have their gift processed and tax receipt issued by the UW Foundation.

STUDENT-ATHLETE

KATIE HOCH Degree: Psychology Hometown: Montclair, NJ

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YOUR IMPACT 2011-2012 ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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Capital One/ CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

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Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District

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Big Ten/ WCHA Distinguished Scholars

164

Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

2011-2012 POST-SEASON SUCCESS

» 16 of UW’s 23 teams advanced to post-season play

» Men’s Basketball reached its 14th-consecutive NCAA tournament and second-straight Sweet 16

» Men’s Cross Country recorded a perfect sweep, winning a record 13th-straight conference title and 5th national championship

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» Women’s Hockey won its fourth WCHA title before

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» Football captured its third-consecutive Big Ten Title,

Student-athletes with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average Student-athletes with a 4.0 grade point average for the fall or spring semester

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Teams have record high grade point averages in the fall, spring or both semesters

268

Student-athletes were named to the dean’s list or dean’s honor list

reaching the national championship game for the sixth time in seven years

and the team’s ninth Rose Bowl appearance

» Women’s Swimming and Diving placed 15th at the NCAA championship, marking its fifth-straight top-15 finish

» Men’s Track and Field captured the Big Ten outdoor championship

Hilary Knight (women’s hockey), David Grzesiak (men’s track & field), Rob Wilson (men’s basketball) & Anya Covington (women’s basketball)

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