2014-15 lumberjack athletic association scholarship brochure
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CHAMPIONSHIPS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS 2014 15
LETTER FROM DR LISA CAMPOSVice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Thank you for your support, commitment, and interest in Lumberjack Athletics and Northern Arizona University. Membership to the Lumberjack Athletic Association (LAA), which provides academic and athletic support for our student-athletes, is vital to our continued success. Joining the Lumberjack Athletic Association directly benefits our student-athletes. Your help is essential to supporting our student-athletes who constantly strive for success in school, community work, and their athletic careers. This year, our student-athletes earned a cumulative 3.16 GPA and have been leaders in the community by serving more than 4,200 hours of community service. In addition, four of our teams have won Big Sky and Western Academic Conference (WAC) Championships. Your continued support has made these achievements possible, enabling our athletic program to reach new heights. We have accomplished great things together, but still have a lot of work to do to strengthen the athletic and academic legacy of Northern Arizona University. Our coaches, student-athletes, and staff understand that we must stay focused and work hard to be competitive. We rely on our donors to the Lumberjack Athletic Association to help support these efforts. With all of us working together, our legacy, laced with tradition and success, will continue for many years to come.
Go Jacks!
SUPPORTING student-athletes makes for a rewarding game day experience.
02 ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
03 COMMUNITY
04 THE VALUE OF GIVING
05 YOUR INVESTMENT
07 FOOTBALL
08 BASKETBALL
09 JOIN THE CLUB
10 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
11 DETAILS
12 SUPPORT
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3.77Women’s Tennis has the highest cumulative GPA in recorded history at 3.77
2.94Football has the highest cumulative GPA in recorded history for their program at a 2.94
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
During the 2013-14 season, the Lumberjacks were as successful in the classroom as they were in competition. The Northern Arizona University swimming and diving team recently received the Scholar All-American Team award by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America for posting a team GPA of 3.36 during the 2013 fall semester, and 58% of our student-athletes were recipients of the Golden Eagle Award, a recognition given to student-athletes who earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
83%NAU Athletics posted a school-best 83 percent graduation rate, the highest among the three Arizona state universities and the best in the Big Sky Conference
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3.163.16 is the highest cumulative GPA since fall 2009
9898 Student-athletes have above 3.5 GPA
198198 NAU student-athletes posted a 3.0 GPA or higher
COMMUNITY
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4,200Student-athletes completed more than 4,200 hours of community service last year.
“My scholarship has given me the opportunity to play the sport I love and obtain an education at a Division I university. It is a privilege to represent NAU as a student-athlete and give back to the community.”
- Janae Vander Ploeg, Women’s Volleyball
THE VALUE OF GIVING
213 / $94,513
2012-2013
2013-2014 IN THE TOP 3
IN THE TOP 3
12 teams
9 teams
300 / $171,365
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MEMBERS / SCHOLARSHIP GIFT TOTAL CONFERENCE FINISHESANNUAL TUITION RATES (2004 – 2014)
IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE
$4,5
46$1
3,48
6
$4,0
73$1
2,59
3
$5,4
50$1
6,54
8
$7,3
64$1
8,26
2
$8,4
53$2
0,80
8
$4,3
93$1
3,02
3
$3,5
30$1
2,05
0
$4,8
44$1
4,67
8
$6,6
32$1
7,85
8
$8,0
08$2
0,36
4
$9,1
20$2
1,64
0
*Tuition rates are set by the Arizona Board of Regents in the spring for the following academic year. Books, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student and are not included above.
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
1 9Amanda Frost earns
Mid-Major All-Americanhonors
Nine Soccer players earn All-Big Sky Honors
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Cross Country places 2nd at the National Championships
Women’s Track and Field wins back-to-back
Big Sky Championships
Men’s Track and Field wins six consecutive
Big Sky Championships
YOUR INVESTMENT IN NAU ATHLETICS
15 212
Swimming and Diving wins its first-ever
WAC Championship
Football finishes the season ranked 15th in the nation,
clinching an FCS playoff berthWomen’s Tennis finishes
2nd in the Big Sky Conference
Men’s Basketball finishes 2nd in the Big Sky Conference
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6Men’s Track and Field wins six consecutive
Big Sky Championships
YOUR INVESTMENT IN NAU ATHLETICS
to I-17and I-40
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ParkingGarageFREE
VIP/A PASSTailgating Entrance
Blue RoutePick-up/Drop-off
Bookstore
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CC PASSEntrance
VIP
MINIMUM DONATION REQUIRED
SEATS ALLOWED
$100 1-2
$200 3-4
$500 1-4
$1,000 5-8
$2,500 up to 20
SEATING CHART
Season ticket seat prices are not included in your donation and are an additional cost.
There is a $6,000 minimum requirement to reserve a suite. $2,500 is considered a donation.*
Please designate your gift to annual scholarship or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location. *As allowed by IRS regulations, donations involving premium
seating benefits are 80% tax deductible.
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SUITE SUITE SUITE
FOOTBALL
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PARKING MAP
VIP parking (VIP) Please note that university policy and lots are subject to change due to construction and other reasons.
Tailgate parking (TG) Parking for tailgating is an additional $100 per space and is not included in your donation.
A and C Passes See page 10 for details on which membership levels qualify.
PLEASE NOTE: membership in the LAA is required for tailgating privileges.
to I-17and I-40
ONE WAY
SAN
FRAN
CISC
O S
T.
RIODAN R
ANCH RD.
ONE WAY
81
91
33
3A3
11
30
30
34
3537A
37
Building 73
58
WalkupSkydome
HRM
UniversityUnion
Prochnow
Ashurst
P62
P46
ParkingGarageFREE
VIP/A PASS Entrance
Blue RoutePick-up/Drop-off
Bookstore
AVIP
P66
SEATING CHART
LAA members receive priority seating for men’s and women’s basketball season tickets. The seating charts for the Walkup Skydome reflect the membership levels donors must attain to sit in specific sections. All LAA season ticket holders will retain their current seat locations provided that all LAA deadlines are met. New season tickets will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
*Subject to availability, you need to designate your gift to annual scholarships or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location. Season ticket prices are not included in your donation and are at an additional cost.
BASKETBALL
PARKING MAP
VIP parking (VIP) Please note that university policy and lots are subject to change due to construction and other reasons.
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MINIMUM DONATION REQUIRED
SEATS ALLOWED
COURTSIDE SEATS ALLOWED
$100 1-2 -
$200 3-4 -
$500 3-4 1-2*
$1,000 5-8 3-4*
$2,500 up to 20 up to 8*
“I am grateful for the opportunity to play the sport I love at NAU on scholarship. Without the generosity of the LAA I would not have been able to afford college.”
- Quinton Upshur, Men’s Basketball
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JOIN THE CLUB
JOIN USWhen you join the Lumberjack Athletic Association, you’re joining an elite community of donors who believe in the value of education and the importance of giving back.
NAU SPONSORS 15 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Men’s NCAA Division I SportsBasketballCross CountryFootball (FCS)
TennisOutdoor Track and FieldIndoor Track and Field
Women’s NCAA Division I SportsBasketballCross CountryGolfIndoor Track and FieldOutdoor Track and Field
SoccerSwimming and DivingTennisVolleyball
THE SPIRIT OF THE LUMBERJACKOUR CREED
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS LOUIE AXER BLUE COAT LUMBERJACK TOWN JACK PRESIDENT REGENT SCHOLARSHIP
CONTRIBUTION $100-$249 $250-$499 $500-$999 $1,000-$2,499 $2,500-$4,999 $5,000-$9,999 $10,000-$14,999 $15,000+
FUNDING NEEDS
Provides Books for a Student-Athlete
Provides Tuition and Fees for a Student-Athlete
Provides Room and Board for a Student-Athlete
Provide a Full Student-Athlete Scholarship (Books, Tuition and Fees, Room and Board)
PRIVILEGES/BENEFITS
Charitable Donation
Recognition in Game Programs
Weekly E-mail
Quarterly Newsletter
LAA Decal
Invitations to Special Events
LAA Gift
Membership Card with Discounts
Men's Basketball Ticket Priority
Football Ticket Priority
Football Parking Priorities Lot C Lot C Lot A Lot A VIP VIP VIP VIP
Basketball Parking Priorities Lot A Lot A VIP VIP VIP VIP
Monthly Prize Drawing
LAA Reception Pass(es) 1 2 2 3 3
Football Sideline Pass(es) 1 2 3 4 5
Personalized Parking
Invitation to AD Suite 1 1 2 2
Sports Passes 2 4 8 12
Selected NAU Football Charter Trip(s) 1 2 2
*As allowed by IRS regulations, donations involving premium seating benefits are 80% tax deductible. Benefits reflect a donor’s total LAA contribution tabulated from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
CANCELLATION POLICY
Relinquishing your Lumberjack Athletic Association membership automatically cancels all football and/or basketball season tickets in LAA reserved seating areas. Priority is assigned based in part on continual years as an LAA supporter, cannot be re-established after cancellation, and is not transferable. Monies received are non-refundable.
The Lumberjack Athletic Association is a fundraising organization operated in conjunction with the NAU Foundation, which operates under the IRS non-profit code 501(C)(3) status and is the official booster club of Northern Arizona University Athletics. Its objectives are to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships, promote public awareness and attendance at games, and generate enthusiasm and community support for intercollegiate athletics.
CONTACT US
If you would like to talk to us about joining the Lumberjack Athletic Association, please contact:
Ryan Weigand | Director of Development, Northern Arizona University Athletics
Department of AthleticsPO Box 15400 | Flagstaff, AZ 86011
KNOW THE RULES
Remember, once you contribute to Northern Arizona University athletics—or any intercollegiate athletic program—you are permanently considered an official booster, or “representative of athletic interests,” by the NCAA. Therefore, you are prohibited from providing ANY improper benefits or privileges to student-athletes. You are also not allowed to participate in any type of recruiting activities. We are extremely appreciative of your passion and support of our athletic programs and encourage you to always ask before you act! You may contact the NAU Compliance Office at 928-523-5353.
DETAILS
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LUMBERJACK SPIRIT
SUPPORT
Choose from 3 easy ways to join the LAA and support student-athlete scholarships:
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ONLINEVisit nau.edu/givetoathletics
PHONECall 928-523-7805
MAILComplete/return attached form
MISSION
Successfully develop and maintain quality relationships with friends and family of Northern Arizona University Athletics, which in turn will enrich the student-athlete experience through scholarships, academic support, and community involvement.
NORTHERN ARIZONA PRIDE
STEP 4 Payment Allocation
Scholarship (choose one)
General, or Designate sport(s)
and amount to each
UNRESTRICTED (Please use my money where it is needed most.)
Restricted for*
(Designate sport)*Remember, you need to designate your annual gift to scholarships or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location or receive any other benefits.
*Solicitor (Internal use only)
STEP 3 Payment Payment
Total Pledge $
Amount Paid $
Balance Due $
Payment Method (choose one)
Invoice me (choose one) Monthly Quarterly Yearly Check made payable to “NAU Foundation”
Credit Card (choose one) Visa MC AmEx Discover
Credit Card can be charged (choose one) Monthly Quarterly One-Time(Note: if a box is not checked, the card will be charged the full amount of pledge)
Credit Card Number
Exp. Sec. Code (CVV/CVC)
Name on card (print)
Continue my current payroll deduction (NAU Faculty and Staff only)
New payroll deduction (NAU Faculty and Staff only)
I authorize a payroll deduction of $ per pay period
for pay period(s) beginning on
Employee I.D.#
Signature(Required for all payroll and credit card payments)
Join the Lumberjack Athletic AssociationMake a Winning Investment in NAU Athletics
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
THE SPIRIT OF THE LUMBERJACK BEGINS WITH YOU!
STEP 1 Contact Information
New Member Renewal Past Member
Name
Spouse’s Name (if applicable)
Business Name
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Is this address home or business?
Phone
Alt Phone
NAU Alum? Yes No
Which college(s) Year(s)
NAU Letterwinner? Yes No
Sport(s) Year(s)
Name to be listed in program
STEP 2 Membership Level
Scholarship ($15,000+)
Regent ($10,000 – $14,999)
President ($5,000 – $9,999)
Town Jack ($2,500 – $4,999)
Lumberjack ($1,000 – $2,499)
Blue Coat ($500 – $999)
Axer ($250 – $499)
Louie ($100 – $249)
No benefits option (I choose to decline all member benefits in order to receive 100% tax deduction.)
NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution/UM_04.14