GREETINGS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

UT MARTIN ATHLETICSFACILITIES

Hello Skyhawk Fans,

I am excited to be a part of UT Martin Athletics. I look forward to continued success for our teams and our student-athletes, but I also know your support of these student-athletes is vital to their success both in the classroom and on their playing fields. Whether you have been a part of UT Martin Athletics for a long time or you are brand new to Skyhawk Club, we appreciate your interest and contributions to these student-athletes.

It is most definitely a great time to be a UT Martin Skyhawk as our teams continued to excel in 2016-17. The Skyhawk cross country/track and field programs were regionally ranked for the first time ever while producing the OVC cross country champion for the second straight year and the program’s first NCAA Nationals track qualifier. The UT Martin men’s basketball program tied the school record for wins (22) en route to winning the OVC West division and making the postseason for the third straight year. The Skyhawk softball team came in second place in the OVC standings while advancing to the national postseason for the first time since 2012. The UT Martin football team finished second in the OVC and claimed the Sgt. York Trophy for the third consecutive season while the Skyhawk tennis team also placed second in the OVC and produced the most All-OVC honorees (three) in the conference. UT Martin golf accounted for its third straight OVC individual champion while taking part in the NCAA Regional for the third consecutive season. The Skyhawk baseball program set a school record for most wins in the Division-I era (25) and made the OVC Tournament for the first time since 2011. The UT Martin rifle and equestrian programs each boasted an All-American while the Skyhawk soccer, volleyball and women’s basketball programs produced a combined six All-OVC recipients. The UT Martin rodeo program had seven cowboys and cowgirls qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo.

Not only do our Skyhawk student-athletes excel on the playing field, they are also excelling in the classroom. We are proud to share that 35 student-athletes graduated during spring semester. Additionally, 171 student-athletes were represented on the Dean’s List this past semester. These student-athletes are not only excelling on their fields of play and in the classroom, they are also giving back to this community, contributing over 3,900 hours of community service this past year.

Good things are ahead and with your help, the dreams of these student-athletes can become a reality. On behalf of me, our staff and our 375 student-athletes, thank you for all that you do for UT Martin Athletics. As we look to the 2017-18 season with high expectations, we look forward to seeing you in the stands.

In closing, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our Skyhawk Club. And yes, I am proud to say I am a UT Martin Skyhawk!

Kurt McGuffinDirector of Athletics

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PLEDGE CARDName Address City, State, Zip Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Email

15 Mr. Pelia Rd, 1022 Elam CenterMartin, TN 38238

(731) 881-7664 tel.; (731) 881-7690 faxskyhawkclub@ut.utm.edu

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All gifts to the Skyhawk Club are tax deductable and receive recognition in the appropriate University of Tennessee gift club. Skyhawk Club gift funds are listed on the reverse side of this form. Gifts are recognized in the UT Martin fiscal year

from July 1 through June 30.

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UT MARTIN 2017-2018MEMBERSHIP

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Membership Level & Benefits

Skyhawk$1 - 99

Starter$100

Varsity$300

All-American

$550

Pilot$750

Captain$1,250

Orange$2,500

Blue$5,000

AD’sCircle

$10,000

Scholarship$15,000

Making a Difference! • • • • • • • • • •Tax Deduction • • • • • • • • • •Skyhawk Club Gift • • • • • • • • •Website Recognition • • • • • • • • •Blue Plate • • • • • • • •Hospitality • • • • • • •North Parking Lot • • • • • •Wall Recognition • • • • •Captain’s Club Plate • • • • •Event Invite • • • •UTM Gear • • •Opportunity to Travel with Team • •Special Event with AD •

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SKYHAWK CLUB ADDITIONAL PACKAGES ADDITIONAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

PLEDGE CARD

UT MARTIN SKYHAWK CLUB The Skyhawk Club is UT Martin’s primary fundraising arm for Skyhawk Athletics. Contributions to the Skyhawk Club help with scholarhip costs for our student-athletes, providing academic support, facility maintenance and improvements, and many other necessary resources for our student-athletes to compete at the highest level in the classroom and on the field of competition in the Ohio Valley Conference. 100% of all gifts to UT Martin Athletics through the Skyhawk Club go to the designated program or fund of your choice. All contributions are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

MISSION The Skyhawk Club, through financial investment of alumni, friends, fans, and family, is committed to providing UT Martin student-athletes with the necessary resources they need to thrive in the classroom and on the field of competition while striving for excellence academically, athletically, and socially. The UT Martin Department of Athletics is responsible for providing our student-athletes top academic resources, high level coaching staffs, great athletic facilities, and the absolute best opportunity to enter their chosen professional career on the field, on the court, or in the office. You can help make a difference and get involved by joining the Skyhawk Club by donating a chosen dollar amount to the program or fund of your discretion.

YOUNG ALUMNI MEMBERSHIPGraduates of UT Martin within the last three years are eligible for the benefits of our Varsity Level package at deeply discounted rates: 1st year graduate - $50 2nd year graduate - $100 3rd year graduate - $150Additionally, young alumni will receive one general admission ticket to homecoming game during these three years.

CAPTAIN’S CREW Captain’s Crew is the official kids club of UT Martin Athletics. Captain’s Crew is the official kids club of UT Martin Athletics and is open to all children 12 and under. Club members receive an official club t-shirt,

free admission to all home football and basketball games, a birthday card, opportunity to participate in football’s Spirit Run prior to each home football game, the Baseline Buddies program during basketball season and several other interactive opportunities with Skyhawk teams throughout the season. It only costs $15 to join this exclusive club!

THE 110% VICTORY CLUB Increase your giving 10% over last year’s giving and be a part of the 110% Victory Club. Members will receive a 110% Victory Club t-shirt and a car

decal. In addition, special recognition will be given at a football and basketball game and in both the football and basketball programs.

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ENDOWMENT FUNDSH. K. Grantham Athletic Scholarship EndowmentJames F. & Geneva E. Cooper Rodeo Scholarship EndowmentNiels W. “Doc” Robinson Rodeo EndowmentFloyd Burdette EndowmentSkyhawk Women Quasi-EndowmentJulian Nunamaker Memorial Scholarship EndowmentGrover Page Golf EndowmentRobert L. Carroll Scholarship EndowmentBill Rasbach EndowmentPaul Spears Cheerleading Scholarship EndowmentGiles Spirit Scholarship EndowmentAlberta Robinson Scholarship EndowmentDriver/Goad Family Golf Scholarship EndowmentJames C. Henson Tennis EndowmentWilbur & Peggy Edmiston Walk-on Scholarship EndowmentKathleen & Tom Elam Scholarship Endowment-AthGiles/Gearin Women’s Athletic Scholarship EndowmentBruce Hill Memorial EndowmentGrover Page Golf EndowmentUTM Ron Lewellen Men’s Athletic Endowed ScholarshipKi & Amy Chu Football Endowed ScholarshipMr. & Mrs. George Fain Football Scholarship EndowmentPat Head Summitt Excellence Endowment for Women’s Basketball UTM**Giving towards one or more of these funds should be listed in the “Other” fields on the Pledge Card portion of this guide.

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COMPLIANCE The University of Tennessee at Martin truly appreciates your support of our athletics programs and helping ensure our student-athletes receive a top-notch educational and athletic experience at our institution. As a member of the Skyhawk Club, you are also considered a “Booster” of UT Martin Athletics. The NCAA defines a booster in a number of ways: including but not limited to, anyone who has made a financial contribution of the athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of the institution. As a booster of UT Martin, we ask for your help in understanding and abiding by the information consistent with NCAA, Ohio Valley Conference and UT Martin Athletic Director of Compliance, Ashley Bynum, by email at abynum3@utm.edu or by calling (731)881-7951 if you ever have any questions concerning interacting with our student-athletes and/or sports programs.

The UT Martin Department of Athletics benefits from the generosity of committed alumni, community members, parents, and friends who have included the athletic program in their charitable giving and financial planning. Contributions can come to UT Martin Athletics in various amounts, for numerous reasons, and in many forms. The programs and gifting opportunities currently available are presented below. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Skyhawk Club office.

PARKING Skyhawk Club parking for football and men’s and women’s basketball is allocated per current year giving level. Reserved parking is available for donors beginning at the Varsity level by giving a minimum of $300 to receive a license plate. North Lot basketball parking is provided for donor beginning at the Pilot level by giving a minimum of $750. Captain’s level giving receives the premiere parking areas for football and men’s and women’s basketball.

Annual DonationsMajor Gifts

Sport Specific Gift FundCapital GiftsGift-in-Kind

Gifts of InvestmentMatching GiftsEndowed Gifts

Estate GiftsLife Income Gifts

DONATE ONLINE!UTMFOREVER.COM/DONATE

SPORT SPECIFIC GIFT FUNDS:*Victory Fund $__________Baseball $__________Basketball/Men’s $__________Basketball/Women’s $__________Cheerleading $__________Cross Country/Men’s $__________Cross Country/Women’s $__________Equestrian $__________Football $__________Golf $__________Rifle $__________Rodeo $__________Soccer $__________Softball $__________Tennis $__________Volleyball $__________

Other 1 $__________Other 2 $__________Other 3 $__________Other 4 $__________

*The Victory Fund allows for additional support to our student-athletes through scholarship assistance, program enhancements, and facility upgrades. This fund is used to support our coaches for needs outside of their operational budgets thus enhancing the student athlete experience.

To see the remaining funds and endorsements available with a description, please visit utmsports.com, contact the Skyhawk Club office at (731)881-7664 or email skyhawkclub@ut.utm.edu. **Please write the name of the fund or code provided in the “Other” fields below.

q Increase my giving by 10%.

q Captain’s Crew. $15 per child. Date of Birth: T-shirt Size:

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