2013 wisconsin athletics donor guide

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2013 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS DONOR GUIDE » SupportTheBadgers.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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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, [email protected], or check out SupportTheBadgers.org for further information. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

On, Wisconsin!

Barry Alvarez Director of Athletics

MESSAGE FROM THEDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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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!

MISSION STATEMENT

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BRIANNA DECKERSTUDENT-ATHLETE

Degree: Human Development/Family StudiesHometown: Dousman, WI

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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IMPORTANT DATES &DEADLINES

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» Football season ticket order & request deadline

» Football season parking contribution deadline

» Football single-game ticket request deadline

» Legends of Wisconsin Golf Classic contribution deadline

» University Ridge Priority Access

» Contribution deadline to order all existing tickets in football, men’s basketball and men’s hockey

» Men’s hockey season ticket order & request deadline

» Men’s hockey season parking request deadline

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» Men’s basketball season ticket order & request deadline

» Men’s basketball season parking contribution deadline

» VIP Reception with the Director of Athletics contribution deadline

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» Kellner Club Dining Opportunities contribution deadline

» Bowl game ticket contribution deadline

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

» Men’s basketball & men’s hockey NCAA tournament ticket contribution deadline

» Sports Pass

» Athletic Luncheon Series contribution deadline

» Football Training Camp Outing contribution deadline

» Exclusive Travel Opportunities

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.

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» Bucky’s Locker Room Discount

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WHAT’S NEW

Forever Badgers Endowment Program(more info on page 22)

Badger Leadership Society Lifetime Giving Program(more info on page 23)

Wisconsin Athletic Development Website » SupportTheBadgers.org(see below)

Campaign(more info on page 9)

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

SupportTheBadgers.org home page

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NEXT LEVEL CAMPAIGN

GO TO THE

» 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.

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. INCENTIVESIn 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).

SupportTheBadgers.org home page

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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

Priority Points

Website Recognition at SupportTheBadgers.org

Wisconsin Athletics Varsity Magazine

Window Decal/Sticker

Wisconsin Athletics Donor Gift

Season & Single Game Ticket Opportunities (FB, MBB, MHKY) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Big Ten Championship and Bowl Game Ticket Requests (FB) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Big Ten Tournament Ticket Requests (MBB, MHKY) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

NCAA Post-Season Ticket Requests (MBB, MHKY) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Season Parking Pass Opportunity (FB, MBB, MHKY) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Sports Pass (Excludes FB, MBB, MHKY)

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**

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# 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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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 Campaign, which gives donors the opportunity to take their support to the next annual giving level.

NEW BENEFITS CHART

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AIn 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:

1st ANNUAL GIVING LEVEL

2nd PRIORITY POINT RANKING WITHIN EACH ANNUAL GIVING LEVEL

Priority Points are awarded based on the following factors:

» Current Year Giving to Athletics 10 points per $100

» Consecutive Years of Active Giving to Athletics (since 2001) 10 points per year

» Prior Years Giving to Athletics (since 1982) 10 points per $100

» Consecutive Years of Active Season Ticket Purchase* 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.

BENEFIT ALLOCATION PROCESS

LEVEL DONORS

Ambassador’ Circle ($50,000) 63

Hall of Fame Club ($25,000) 67

MVP Club ($15,000) 44

Champion’s Club ($10,000) 123

All-American Club ($5,000) 314

Director’s Club ($2,500) 677

Coach’s Club ($1,000) 2,677

Captain’s Club ($500) 2,999

Red & White Club ($250) 2,604

Walk-On Club ($50) 5,165

WHICH LEVEL ARE YOU IN? Take your support to the

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

LEGENDS OF WISCONSIN GOLF CLASSIC VIP RECEPTION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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

Sections E, T and FF – $400 per seat

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

SEASON TICKET SEAT CHANGE REQUESTSRequests 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.

FOOTBALL TICKETS

STEPS TO REQUEST NEW OR ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETS

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.

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.

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.

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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.

FOOTBALL PARKING

STEPS TO ORDER SEASON PARKINGPatrons 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.

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ZONE B - Coach’s Club ($1,000) or higherLot 13, 20, 39, 40, 45, 54, 55, 56, 92, 93, Randall School

ZONE C - Walk-on Club ($50) or higherLot 7, 29, 36, 43, 44, 62

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MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS


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.


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

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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 REQUESTSRequests 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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ADonors ordering multiple men’s basketball parking passes 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.

MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING

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.

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ZONE C - Captain’s Club ($50) or higherLot 7, 46, 51, Madison Medical Center, UW Health

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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 REQUESTSRequests for changing seat locations are reviewed first based on annual giving level and then priority points within each giving level.

MEN’S HOCKEY TICKETS


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.


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

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ASTEPS TO REQUEST SEASON PARKINGCurrent 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.

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.

MEN’S HOCKEY PARKING

ZONE A - Walk-on Club ($50) or higherLot 91, Frances Street, Shaughnessy

ZONE B - Non-donation LotsLot 7, 29, 44, 46, 51, Alexander, Group Health Coop, Depot, U-Haul, Madison Medical Center, UW Health

UNAVAILABLELot 48, 69, 78, 87, 94


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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.

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PREMIUM SEATS

BUCKINGHAM CLUBCamp Randall Stadium

BMO HARRIS BANK VARSITY CLUBCamp Randall Stadium

NICHOLAS CLUBKohl Center

COURTSIDE CLUBKohl 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-the-art 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.

If you are interested in contributing to our facility campaigns please contact the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office at (608) 262-1000 or [email protected]. 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

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

STUDENT-ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER

OLYMPIC SPORTS WEIGHT ROOM

FOOTBALL TEAM LOCKER ROOM BAY

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM

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GOODMAN SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTERThe 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

FACILITY CAMPAIGNS

OLYMPIC SPORTS WEIGHT ROOM

FOOTBALL TEAM LOCKER ROOM BAY

NFL PLAYER RECOGNITION WALL

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FOREVER BADGERS

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

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

» 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

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

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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.

BENEFITSAs 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

BADGER LEADERSHIP SOCIETY LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS

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

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WAYS TO GIVE

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 SPECIFICYour contribution to Wisconsin Athletics can be allocated to the sport of your choice. Support any of the 23 Badger sports programs! ENDOWMENTSEndowment gifts are a meaningful and lasting way to impact the experience of current and future Badger student-athletes.

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

TAX INFORMATIONAll 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.

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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TYLER GRAFFSTUDENT-ATHLETE

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

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

CASH CONTRIBUTIONSBy Check: made payable to the UWF-Athletics

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

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

MATCHING GIFTSAs 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-KINDDonated 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 SECURITIESStocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc., are accepted.

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

GIFT PROCESSINGContributions 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 RECEIPTIndividuals who make a contribution to Wisconsin Athletics will have their gift processed and tax receipt issued by the UW Foundation.

KATIE HOCHSTUDENT-ATHLETE

Degree: PsychologyHometown: Montclair, NJ

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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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 » Women’s Hockey won its fourth WCHA title before reaching the national championship game for the sixth time in seven years » Football captured its third-consecutive Big Ten Title, 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

2011-2012 ACADEMIC SUCCESS

2 Capital One/ CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

5 Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District

39 Big Ten/ WCHA Distinguished Scholars

164 Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

21 Student-athletes with a cumulative

4.0 grade point average

63 Student-athletes with a 4.0 grade point average

for the fall or spring semester

7 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

YOUR IMPACT

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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Your generosity helps Badger student-athletes achieve great accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field. Please continue to support our student-athletes achieve the of academic and athletic success!

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