THE
SPIRIT
BEHIND
CHAMPION STUDENTATHLETES 2020 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
THE BUFFALO. STRONG. RESILIENT. DETERMINED. T
he proud spirit and fortitude of the West Texas
that attract bright and talented student-athletes to
A&M University Buffaloes will be the driving
Canyon. Most importantly, your gift will be a strong
force behind our community’s return to normalcy this
statement that the herd of West Texas A&M Buffaloes
fall, helping lead us through the current challenges
doesn’t back down from the unique challenges in
we face. We will emerge as a more powerful and
front of us. We band together, united as one, marching
more determined herd, marching together towards
through this adversity and emerging as the victor.
greater heights. We will soon welcome back more than 500 Buff and Lady Buff student-athletes to campus. Proudly, they will pull on their maroon and white jerseys and lead
TOGETHER, WE STAY STRONG. WE STAY RESILIENT. WE STAY DETERMINED.
our annual march to championships, degrees and national honors. Along the way, we will share with them great triumphs, iconic moments and new standards of excellence. In support of their dreams and the times we will share together cheering them on, I hope that
GO BUFFS GO!
you join me in making a financial gift to the Buffalo Club. Your gift will help us fund scholarships and other student-centric investments
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MICHAEL M c BROOM
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics West Texas A&M University
BUCKY
Chief Spirit Officer
PURSUING EXCELLENCE
CONTENTS 1
DIRECTOR’S LETTER
Buffalo Club members are part of the inner circle of WT
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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RECENT ATHLETIC SUCCESS
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ANNUAL COST BREAKDOWN
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Athletics, receiving exclusive access to our teams as well as opportunities to purchase the most coveted tickets for sporting events. Gifts through the Buffalo Club support our mission of providing a championship experience for student-athletes. If you are passionate about WT and would like to support the WT Buffalo Club please contact Casey Lish, Associate Athletic Director of Development at clish@wtamu.edu.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
DON L. PATTERSON OLTON, TEXAS | USA
‘52 FOOTBALL DON GRATEFULLY REMEMBERS THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE HIM AND GAVE TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS IN THE 1940S.
Looking back now, he can clearly see the incredible impact that football scholarship had on his life. Along with his continued hard work, his education at WT helped to lay the foundation for a successful career in law and a successful home life. Today, he continues to be inspired by the generosity that others once showed him. He and Dorothy give back in hopes of providing these same life-changing experiences to today’s student-athletes. 3
IN ADDITION TO NAMING THE FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM LOCATED IN THE BAIN ATHLETIC CENTER, DON AND DOROTHY ALSO HAVE AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING WT FOOTBALL.
MAURICE CHEEKS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | USA
‘78 BASKETBALL
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, MAURICE CHEEKS HAS BROUGHT GREAT DISTINCTION TO WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (WT) with his outstanding
career as a player and coach in the National Basketball Association and his recent induction into the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. WT, along with the help of teammates, peers, friends and fans, have honored Cheeks with a bronze statue on campus and the establishment of an endowed scholarship in his name.
A statue of Maurice “Mo” Cheeks stands outside the First United Bank Center Cheeks in action as NBA Assistant Coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder
WT CAREER • 1988 WT Athletic Hall of Champions Inductee • 7th All-Time in Career Scoring with 1,277 Points - 6th in Free Throws Made (307) - 5th in Field Goal Percentage (.568 on 460 of 810)
NBA CAREER • 4-Time NBA All-Star • 1983 NBA Champion • 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
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RECENT ATHLETIC SUCCESS LEARFIELD DIVISION II DIRECTORS’ CUP
REGIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL TITLES
Pictured from left FATIM AFFESSI Geneva, Switzerland Long Jump National Champion JOE CORBETT Edmond, Oklahoma National Pitcher of The Year ABRAHAM SEANEKE Kokrobite, Ghana Long Jump National Champion
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NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 CONFERENCE TEAM TITLES 7 CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
RECENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS
STUDENTATHLETES
LONE STAR CONFERENCE
COMMISSIONER’S HONOR ROLL
ACADEMIC HONORS
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Lone Star Conference All-Academic
Student-Athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or above during the academic year
2.85 Overall StudentAthlete GPA
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3.0 ACADEMIC PLAYERS
OF THE YEAR
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Academic All-Region
All women’s athletic teams earned above a 3.0 GPA for the 6th time in 8 years
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Academic All-Americans
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2020 - 2021 ANNUAL COST BREAKDOWN We will award more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 400 student-athletes competing on 17 teams as well as cheer, dance and band.
TUITION
$8,703.16 FEES
$2,868.70
ROOM
$4,817.18 BOARD
$3,790.00 Average cost estimate Based on 15 academic hours
BOOKS
$800.00 7
Pictured from left REAGAN HAYNES Gruver, Texas, USA Women’s Basketball ABRAHAM SEANEKE Kokrobite, Ghana, Africa Track & Field
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Maroon & White Circle
Founders Circle
Directors Circle
Champions Circle
$10,000+
$5,000-$9,999
$3,000-$4,999
$1,200-$2,999
Notification of Upcoming Sporting Events Listing in the Buffalo Club Donor Directory
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Buffalo Club Loyalty Points Priority Access to Athletic & Special Events Buffalo Club Auto Gift Invitation to Maroon & White Tip-Off Classic Priority Access to all Buffalo Club Events Buffalo Club Maroon Blazer & WT Lapel Pin Invitation to Champions Circle Events Invitation to the National Signing Day Dinner with Head Football Coach & Staff Alumni Association Membership –**Managed by West Texas A&M Alumni Association Presidents Circle Membership –**Managed by West Texas A&M Foundation
Tax deduction: Gifts to the Buffalo Club are tax deductible as allowed
by federal income tax policy. Please consult your tax advisor.
For additional information regarding WT Buffalo Club benefits, contact Casey Lish at 806.651.1401 or clish@wtamu.edu or visit gobuffsgo.com
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Buffalo Backer
Buff Nation
$600-$1,199
$100-$599
LOYALTY POINT SYSTEM The Buffalo Club Loyalty Point System was created to reward and protect our Buffalo Club members by creating criteria that honors support of West Texas A&M Athletics.
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Each category has a specific point value. The point total from each of the categories will be combined to create your point total. This total will be used to rank all current Buffalo Club members.
LOYALTY Consecutive years of giving to WT Athletics Years 1-5 2 points
Years 21-30
15 points
Years 6-10 4 points Years 31-50 20 points Years 11-15 6 points Years 51 25 points Years 16-20 10 points Season Tickets (University Records Back to 2006) Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball & Volleyball: 2pts per year
GIVING Annual Giving (Level of Giving Determines Ranking) Buff Nation 1 point Directors Circle
15 points
Buffalo Backer Champions Circle
20 points 25 points
5 points 10 points
Founders Circle Maroon & White Circle
Lifetime Giving (According to University Records) Gifts to Athletics 5pts per $100 Gifts to University
2pts per $100
AFFINITY One-Time Point Accrual Alumni Athletic Alumni Old Main Society
10 points 15 points 10 points
Establish an Athletic Endowed Scholarship Naming Opportunity Establish a Planned Gift (Over $100,000) Alumni Association (Endowed Member)
25 points 50 points 30 points 25 points
Memberships Alumni Association (Contributing Member) President’s Circle Member T-Club Letterwinner’s Association
5 points per year 5 points per year 10 points per year
Buffalo Club Member
15 points per year
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BUFFALO CLUB The Buffalo Club Annual Campaign provides support for studentathlete scholarships on an annual basis. With your annual contribution, you become an integral part of Buff Nation and achieve status as a Buffalo Club member. Priority Access to athletic and special events is given to Buffalo Club members. Gifts to the Buffalo Club are tax deductible as allowed by federal income tax policy. Please consult your tax advisor.
QUESTIONS ON WAYS TO GIVE?
Contact a member of the Development Team to assist you.
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2020 WEST TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL SCHEDULE WESTERN OREGON
10/31 TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE
9/5
@ AZUSA PACIFIC
10/3
9/12
UT PERMIAN BASIN
10/10 @ ANGELO STATE
11/7
9/19
@ WESTERN NEW MEXICO
10/17 EASTERN NEW MEXICO
11/14 TEXAS WESLEYAN
9/26
@ COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
10/24 @ TEXAS A&M -COMMERCE
@ MIDWESTERN STATE
2020 WEST TEXAS A&M
SEASON TICKETS To renew or purchase season tickets contact the WT Ticket Office, 806.651.1400 or email ticketoffice@wtamu.edu 12
ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT TEAM MICHAEL MCBROOM Director of Athletics 806-651-4402
AMANDA WORKMAN Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Relations 806-651-4443
mmcbroom@wtamu.edu
aworkman@wtamu.edu
CASEY LISH Associate Athletic Director, Development 806-651-1401
CHRISTIAN SUTHERS General Manager Buffalo Sports Properties 806.651.1402
clish@wtamu.edu
csuthers@wtamu.edu
QUESTIONS ON WAYS TO GIVE?
Contact a member of the Development Team to assist you.
WTAMU Box 60049 / Canyon, Texas 79016 GOBUFFSGO.COM
