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2015-16 AHEARN FUND MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
AHEARN FUND MEMBERS
PAINTINGTHE USA PURPLE
On behalf of K-State Athletics, I want to thank you for your support in what was another record-setting year for K-State Athletics and the Ahearn Fund. I am continually amazed by the generosity of the K-State family and your commitment to helping continue our vision of being A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program. The unrestricted dollars given by our Ahearn Fund members continue to be the life-blood of K-State Athletics. Thanks to the support of our Ahearn Fund members world-wide, a record $17.6 million in Annual Fund gifts were contributed to K-State Athletics in 2014-15, while Ahearn Fund membership reached a record 10,330 members from all 50 states in support of the Wildcats.
Our student-athletes continue to raise the bar as K-State teams had a banner year, both on the playing field and in the classroom. The 2014-15 year was, highlighted by junior Akela Jones winning the NCAA Heptathlon title while also being named the National Field Athlete of the Year. Other accomplishments from the 2014-15 year include:
• Fifth straight bowl appearance in football and third NCAA berth in volleyball in the last four years.• Women’s basketball improved its record by eight wins from 2013-14 and earned a WNIT bid in Coach
Jeff Mittie’s first season.• Recorded second straight and third victory at home over KU in the last five years in men’s basketball,
among five wins over top 25 RPI teams.• Casie Maxwell named Big 12 Coach of the Year after leading equestrian team to a runner-up finish
at the Big 12 Championships.• Third-place finish at the Big 12 Rowing Championships.• Overall 8-5 record against the Jayhawks in head-to-head competition.• Big series wins over KU, Big 12 Champion and College World Series qualifier TCU, Super Regional
participant Missouri State and Baylor as Coach Hill’s young baseball team improved to sixth in the conference.
• Launched women’s soccer program, hiring Mike Dibbini as head coach.
Academically, the Wildcats saw 82 student-athletes graduate in the 2014-15 academic year, with 514 named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. K-State also led the Big 12 in APR scores in five sports (Football, Men’s Golf, Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Cross Country).
The 2014-15 year also saw the completion of the Vanier Family Football Complex, marking a total of $195 million of comprehensive facility improvements completed in the past 4 years. Your support is needed now more than ever as we continue to provide A World-Class Student-Athlete Experience for all of our 430-plus K-State student-athletes. As you consider your 2016 annual Ahearn Fund gift, please know that every dollar makes an impact. The Ahearn Fund staff looks forward to answering any questions that you may have regarding your membership in the Ahearn Fund, seating and/or parking and would be honored to visit with you in person. We look forward to the 2015-16 season, and with your support, achieving our vision of being A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program.
Go ‘Cats!
John CurrieDirector of Intercollegiate Athletics
TO OUR LOYAL K-STATE SUPPORTERS
THE K-STATE PLEDGEVISION
A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program
GOALS• A world-class student-athlete experience.
• Value to the university, community and state.• Integrity and transparency in matters of
ethics, finance and NCAA compliance. • Championship athletic performances.• The best fan experience in the Big 12.
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The 2014-15 academic year was another terrific step toward our vision of A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program as K-State continues to set a national standard for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Wildcat student-athletes scored record-high marks across the board in the latest NCAA APR ratings, which included five teams recording Big 12-leading marks, as well as seeing a total of 82 student-athletes earn degrees and 125 earn Academic All-Big 12 status.
Our student-athletes continue to turn in Championship Athletic Performances as evidenced by the department highlights listed below.
• A Valero Alamo Bowl appearance and a nine-win season in football.
• NCAA Tournament appearance in volleyball.• A WNIT appearance for women’s basketball under
first-year coach Jeff Mittie.• Akela Jones won a national title in the heptathlon
to lead the women’s team to a ninth-place NCAA Outdoor finish.
• Eight individual Big 12 track and field championships.• Second-place finishes by women’s track and field at
both the Big 12 Indoor and Outdoor Championships.• NCAA Regional appearances in golf by Madison
Talley and Matt Green.• Reached 10,300 Ahearn Fund members for the first
time in history with Annual Fund donations hitting an all-time record of $17.6 million out of total giving of $34.5 million.
A YEAR IN REVIEW
>> AKELA JONES won the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in the outdoor heptathlon, nabbed five All-America honors, the indoor long jump conference title, as well as finished high-point scorer
at both Big 12 Indoors and Outdoors. The rising senior was named the Women’s National Field Athlete of the Year, Big 12 Outstanding Performer of the Year indoors and swept the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year award.
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2015-16 AHEARN FUND GOALS
SupportAnnual Gifts goal of $17.5 million.
ParticipationGrow total active Ahearn Fund membership to 10,500.
Loyalty90% retention rate of existing donors.
Service Operations1,200 personal visits by staff for specific cultivation, solicitation and stewardship purposes.
The Ahearn Fund, K-State’s National Fund for Student-Athlete Excellence, has been an integral component to helping make scholarship support available to our student-athletes. The unrestricted dollars given by our 10,330 Ahearn Fund members are the life-blood of K-State Athletics. This commitment has provided us with the flexibility to make investments to all of our 16 sports programs in an ever-changing environment. From facilities improvements to enhancing travel and recruiting budgets, we are committed to Championship Athletic Performances in the classroom and on the field of play.
The Ahearn Fund is also committed to fulfilling the Department’s goal of providing A World-Class Student-Athlete Experience. By providing the necessary resources in academic support services, equipment, sports medicine, nutrition, strength and conditioning and travel to our student-athletes and coaches, we will continue to attract the best and brightest to Kansas State.
Providing the Best Fan Experience in the Big 12 is also at the heart of the Ahearn Fund. Ahearn Fund members are eligible for a number of great benefits and events that provide an inside look at the department, while also helping provide the resources for all who proudly wear the Purple and White while earning their degrees.
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>> K-State Baseball senior SHANE CONLON earned All-Big 12 First Team recognition for the second time. Redshirt
sophomore pitcher NATE GRIEP was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team and was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers
in the eighth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, becoming the 13th player drafted under head coach Brad Hill.
IMPORTANT DATES
JUNE 13
Basketball season ticket renewals
mailed.
JULY 15
Basketball season ticket renewals due.
2016 MARCH 7
Football season ticket renewals
mailed.
MAY 16
Online seat selection process
for football begins.
APRIL 22
Football season ticket renewals due.
2015 2016
Priority points locked for postseason football tickets.
DEC. 4
Priority points locked for football ticket and parking
upgrades.
MARCH 11
Ahearn Fund fiscal year.
JULY 1DEC. 31
Priority Points locked for postseason
basketball tickets.
Last days to make a contribution and
receive a receipt for the 2015 tax year.
MARCH 1
25% of Priority Seating
contribution is due.
Payment of 25% of pledge ensures you
will retain your ticket and parking locations.
JUNE 15
Ahearn Fund contributions
due in full.
Priority points locked for Men’s Basketball ticket and parking
upgrades.
Priority points locked for Harley Day.
AHEARN FUND
All Ahearn Fund and ticket dates are subject to change. TICKETING
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VOLLEYBALL STUDENT-ATHLETE BENEFIT ANNUAL COST
Out-of State Scholarship (covers tuition, fees, room & board, books) $30,633
Food Service and Nutritionist $3,132
Strength and Conditioning $1,560
Game Jerseys (six per player) $400
Game Spandex Shorts (five per player) $75
Academic Tutoring and Advising $2,662
Travel $14,800
Sports Medicine $3,646
Knee Pads (five per player) $75
Nike Court Shoes (four pairs per player) $240
$57,223TOTAL:
TYLER LOCKETT — FOUR-TIME ALL AMERICAN, NFF SCHOLAR ATHLETE, 2015 BIG 12 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR, BIG 12 FOOTBALL SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
WORLD-CLASSVOLLEYBALLcost of a
KyleeZUMACH
Soph. Outside Hitter
student-athlete experience
CALL: 888.232.9074
KatieBRANDSr. Setter
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ANNUAL DONATIONS TO THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL
OTHER
AHEARN
$16.9 Mil. $17.8 Mil.
$25.8 Mil.
$36.8 Mil.
$46.4 Mil.
$34.5 Mil.
FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
2015-16 ATHLETICS BUDGET
Note: Not part of the budget, K-State Athletics remitted $1,525,502 in Sales Tax to the State of Kansas for FY2015.
Revenues
Expenses
FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15FY 11FY 10
$43.3M
$50.0M$54.8M
$53.7M
$61.3M
$66.0M
$61.7M$64.1M
$68.9M$71.5M
$66.3M
$48.5M
Annual Athletics Department Budget
>> Sophomore MADISON TALLEY became the first golfer in program history to earn
an individual bid to the NCAA Women’s Golf Regionals after leading the Wildcats in top-
10 (5) and top-20 (8) finishes during the year. Talley finished in a tie for 23rd at the NCAAs.
REVENUESFootball TicketsMen’s Basketball TicketsWomen’s Basketball TicketsOther Sports TicketsAhearn Fund GiftsK-State Sports PropertiesBig 12/NCAALicensingParkingConcessions/MerchandiseStudent Privilege FeesGame GuaranteesDirect State/University FundingOther Revenue
TOTAL$11,016,000$3,500,000$250,000$130,000$16,974,400$4,400,000$29,000,000$800,000$700,000$750,000$500,695$300,000$0$1,750,000$70,071,095
% TOTAL15.72%5.00%0.36%0.19%24.22%6.28%41.39%1.14%0.99%1.07%0.71%0.43%0.00%2.50%100%
EXPENSESSports Operating/Recruiting(includes salaries, travel & equipment)
Scholarships(includes cash paid by KSA to Kansas State University)
Student-Athlete Support(Sports Medicine, Strength and Academic Services)
AdministrationFan Experience, Development, Broadcasting, Sports Info. & Ticket OfficeFacilities Maintenance & UtilitiesGame Management/Operations/OfficialsBand/CheerleadersDebt ServiceBig 12 Membership Fee/OverheadGame GuaranteesParkingInstitutional Support FeeDepreciationOther Expenses
TOTAL$25,145,462
$8,829,531
$5,149,617
$4,058,102
$6,015,250$5,713,558$2,939,921$187,077$6,300,000$1,515,000$1,901,000$328,572$408,000$1,500,000$80,000$70,071,095
% TOTAL35.89%
12.60%
7.35%
5.79%
8.58%8.15%4.20%0.27%9.00%2.16%2.71%0.47%0.58%2.14%0.11%100%
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>> K-State Men’s Golf head coach Grant Robbins finished his first season with the program, helping soph. MATT GREEN tie for 25th at the 2015 NCAA Regionals. Green, a native of Lenexa, KS, led the Wildcats in top-5
(1), top-10 (4) and top-20 (7) finishes during the season.
ANNUAL GIVINGAnnual gifts to the Ahearn Fund provide invaluable resources and support to K-State Athletics and allow the department to achieve its vision of being A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program. These annual gifts can come in the form of gifts for priority seating and/or parking, sport-specific gifts and gifts towards Ahearn Excellence, among others.
All Ahearn Fund members who make an annual gift will receive Priority Points and will be eligible for a number of great benefits according to their respective membership level.
CAPITAL PROJECTSCapital gifts are contributions made outside your annual Ahearn Fund donation and play a pivotal role in the enhancement, construction and maintenance of first-class athletic facilities.
PLANNED GIFTSA planned or deferred gift can offer you substantial tax and estate planning benefits and allow you to make a larger and more lasting gift to K-State. Planned gifts to the Ahearn Fund can be made through charitable trusts, gift annuities, bequests and life insurance, among others.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPSEndowments are the gifts that keep giving, as they guarantee a perpetual source of financial support for the Athletics Department to meet other essential needs – such as facility enhancements, game day operations, academic support and personnel salaries.
MATCHING GIFTSCorporations and businesses encourage philanthropic behavior and enhance the impact of employee generosity with matching gift programs. Depending on your individual company’s policy, your gift or volunteer efforts for K-State could be increased from one to three times for each dollar you contribute.
WAYS TO GIVE
EMAIL: [email protected]
PLEDGE/INSTALLMENT PLANSMake a pledge to the Ahearn Fund at a specific level. All pledges must be complete in full by June 15 of each year. Monthly installment plans are available and can be set-up on your Ahearn Fund renewal, by going online, or calling the Ahearn Fund at 888.232.9074.
CASH DONATIONSCash or checks are a great way to make an immediate impact with your donation. Gifts are acknowledged by receipt from the KSU Foundation. Checks can be made payable to the Ahearn Fund.
CREDIT CARDSThe Ahearn Fund accepts all major credit cards. If paying by credit card, please list the name as it appears on the credit card, card number and the expiration number.
ONLINE GIVINGThe Ahearn Fund encourages all members to make their gifts online at AhearnFund.com. All current Ahearn Fund members have access to a secure online account. To activate an account, current members will need their AD number and email associated with the account. New members can also set up an online account.
Benefits of Online Giving• View your Priority Point total and the Priority Point calculator.• View your giving and ticket history.• Update contact information.• Giving online is secure, saves time and postage, and you will receive an immediate confirmation
that your gift has been received.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT
WOMEN’S TENNIS RILEY NIZZI & MARIA PANAITE WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH MIKE DIBBINI MEN’S TRACK & FIELD CHRISTOFF BRYAN
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Under Internal Revenue Code provisions, no more than 80% of an amount paid to or for the benefit of an institution of higher education may be treated as a charitable contribution if, as a result of the payment, the donor receives the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event in an athletic stadium at the institution. You should consult your tax advisor to determine whether these provisions apply to you.
* Separate donations required for football and men’s basketball parking (subject to availability).** Season-ticket holder only.
Wild
cat Club
$50-$299Powercat C
lub
$300-$499
Royal Purple Club
$500-$999
Victory Club
$1000-$2499
Scholarship Club
$2500-$4999
Champion’s Club
$5000-$9999
• Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience
• Season Ticket Priority
• Bowl Ticket Priority
• K-State Super Store Discount
• Ahearn Fund Membership Card
• Official Window Decal
• AhearnFund.com Recognition
• Jr. Wildcat Membership Discount
• Powercat Auction Invitation
• VIP Parking Eligibility*
• Reserved Parking Eligibility*
• Media Guides**
• Postseason Seating Priority
• Legends Room Access**
• Champion’s Club Annual Event
• Goss Family Tailgate Terrace Access**
• West Stadium Center Rental Discount
• Ahearn Fund Member Appreciation Day Invitation
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The Priority Points system was created to more equitably serve Ahearn Fund members. Priority Points determine season ticket placement and the distribution of tickets to high-demand events, such as the College Football Playoff/Bowl games, Big 12 Championships and NCAA Tournaments. Additionally, Priority Point ranking is used for parking and seating upgrades for season tickets and other special events.
Priority Points are rewarded as follows:• 3 points per $100 of annual gifts made
since 2010 to Ahearn Fund and Capital Campaign gifts (gift-in-kind included).
• 2 points per $100 of annual gifts from 2000-09.
• 2 points per $100 of restricted gifts to Ahearn Fund. Restricted gifts include: Golden Cats, Diamond Cats and Legends Membership.
• 1 point per season ticket. Football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball season tickets.
PRIORITY POINTS KEY DATESDecember 4, 2015 Ranking for seating at postseason football play (College Football Playoff or Bowl).
December 31, 2015Ranking for postseason basketball.
March 1, 2016Ranking for football season seating and parking.
June 15, 2016Ranking for men’s basketball season seating and parking.
PRIORITY POINTS
>> K-State Women’s Basketball recorded an eight-win improvement under first year head coach Jeff Mittie with 19 victories, including a
home victory in the first round of the WNIT and a three game sweep of in-state rival Kansas. BREANNA LEWIS was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team and also became the first player in program history
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National Leadership Circle members represent 21 states across the U.S.A.
The National Leadership Circle (NLC) of the Ahearn Fund is a comprehensive program for K-State’s top level of annual donors to athletics. In appreciation for their impact on the pursuit of athletic and academic excellence, NLC members are recognized with Bronze, Silver, Gold or Diamond levels and receive special benefits accordingly.
In 2015, we are pleased to have nearly 500 members, with approximately 13% of those members living outside that state of Kansas. The national reach of Wildcat Athletics is growing and the Ahearn Fund staff continues to channel resources to expand this connection so that more and more people can join in the shared vision of success.
For more information on the National Leadership Circle (NLC) please contact Associate AD for Development Andrew Hamor at 888.232.9074.
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
DIAMOND
MEMBERSHIP
2010238
2011295
2012312
2013399
2014427
2015480
>> Our family, who are K-State graduates, enjoys the best family and friend experience at K-State.
The NLC helps provide the student-athletes a world-class experience with great facilities and
great coaches. We are proud to be part of the NLC and all they do to help attract premier players and
coaches to Kansas State University.
JERRY & LINDA MARMIEGreat Bend, Kan.
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NLC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSBRONZE LEVEL ($10,000-$24,999 annual commitment)
• All previously determined Ahearn Fund benefits.• Recognition on NLC Loyalty Walls at both Bill Snyder Family Stadium and
Bramlage Coliseum and within the annual NLC Loyalty Book.• Invitations to VIP Wildcat receptions.• Invitations to NLC Weekend activities each Fall on a football weekend,
including an exclusive NLC pre-game party with Wildcat coaches and student-athletes.
• Ticket access for non-season ticket holders and out-of-state members.• NLC lapel pin (first-year benefit only).
SILVER LEVEL ($25,000-$49,999 annual commitment)• All Ahearn Fund and Bronze Level benefits.• Pre-game field access for one home football game each season.• Exclusive interactions with Wildcat coaches.• NLC lapel pin (first-year benefit only).
GOLD LEVEL ($50,000-$99,999 annual commitment)• All Ahearn Fund Silver Level and Bronze Level benefits.• Invitation to a VIP reception with the President.• Exclusive invitation to Gold member-only events.• NLC lapel pin (first-year benefit only).
DIAMOND LEVEL ($100,000 and above annual commitment)• All Ahearn Fund Gold, Silver and Bronze Level benefits.• Invitation to a VIP reception with the President.• Exclusive invitation to Diamond member-only events.• NLC lapel pin (first-year benefit only).
>> K-State Volleyball reached the NCAA Tournament for the 15th time in program history. KYLEE ZUMACH was named
Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Midwest All-Region Freshman of the Year. Sophomore KATIE BRAND was also named to the Midwest All-Region Team. The pair were also named All-America Honorable Mention, with Zumach being
the first-ever freshman at K-State to earn the award.
For more information on the National Leadership Circle (NLC) please contact Associate AD for Development Andrew Hamor at 888.232.9074.
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NORTHEASTSRONEZ - SOLD OUT
CHAIRBACKS
CHAIRBACKS
CHAIRBACKS
EASTCLUB
&SUITES
WESTSTADIUMCENTER
Ahearn Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase football season tickets in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Priority seating sections require a minimum per seat contribution to the Ahearn Fund in order to purchase seats on a season ticket basis. The chart below displays the minimum per seat contribution needed to purchase Priority Seats.
Contributions made for priority seating count toward your total Ahearn Fund annual membership level and earn Priority Points. Please note that due to overwhelming fan support, there is currently a wait-list for football season tickets. For information on placing a request, please contact the Ahearn Fund at 888.232.9074.
FOOTBALL SEATING
>> K-State Football set an all-time high mark in average attendance with more than 53,000 per game, selling out all seven home games and extending the current sell-out
streak at Bill Snyder Family Stadium to 20 games.
$1,300/SEAT
$600/SEAT
$350/SEAT
$300/SEAT
$250/SEAT
$150/SEAT
$125/SEAT
$50/SEAT
NONE
FOOTBALL SEATING CONTRIBUTION LEVELS
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FOOTBALL PARKINGThe tailgating atmosphere at Bill Snyder Family Stadium is the best in the nation and the Ahearn Fund is proud to offer two parking options to members on game day. Football parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff. Parking in both the east and west stadium lots is reserved for members of the Ahearn Fund and requires a permit for entry, which must be displayed at all times.
AHEARN FUND RESERVED PARKINGAhearn Fund members with football season tickets at the Victory Club level ($1,000) or higher are eligible to receive a Reserved parking pass. Due to limited parking around Bill Snyder Family Stadium, parking passes are limited to the number of season tickets on your account (continuous scale):
• 1 to 4 season tickets – 1 parking pass• 5 to 8 season tickets – 2 parking passes• 9 to 12 season tickets – 3 parking passes
Reserved spaces are allocated in priority point order and based on availability. To be put on our wait-list, please contact the Ahearn Fund prior to the ticket renewal deadline.
AHEARN FUND VIP PARKINGAhearn Fund members with football season tickets at the Royal Purple Club level ($500) or higher are eligible to receive a VIP parking pass. All VIP spaces are located on the east side of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and operate on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to limited parking around Bill Snyder Family Stadium, parking passes are limited to the number of season tickets on your account (continuous scale):
• 1 to 4 season tickets – 1 parking pass• 5 to 8 season tickets – 2 parking passes• 9 to 12 season tickets – 3 parking passes
VIP spaces are allocated in priority point order and based on availability. To submit your request please contact the Ahearn Fund prior to the ticket renewal deadline.
Please note any account with multiple parking passes does require an additional donation based on the respective lot (Reserved/VIP).
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Ahearn Fund Reserve Lots
Ahearn Fund RV Lots
Ahearn Fund VIP Lots
GA - Public General Admission
K-STATE ATHLETICS OPERATED PARKING LOTS
ADA Parking
Reserved Parking Lots
GA - General Admission Parking
ADDITIONAL PARKING THROUGHOTHER ORGANIZATIONS
PLEASE VISIT KSTATESPORTS.COM/GAMEDAYFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARKINGAT K-STATE FOOTBALL.
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BASKETBALL SEATINGAhearn Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase K-State men’s basketball season tickets. Priority seating sections in Bramlage Coliseum require a minimum per seat contribution to the Ahearn Fund in order to purchase seats on a season ticket basis. The chart below displays the minimum per seat contribution needed to purchase Priority Seats.
Contributions made for priority seating count toward your total Ahearn Fund annual membership level and earn Priority Points at the rate of 3 points per $100. Members of the Ahearn Fund staff are available to personally assist you with your season ticket request to accommodate your desired level of giving. For information, please call the Ahearn Fund at 888.232.9074.
$5,200/SEAT
$1,500/SEAT
$1,300/SEAT
$975/SEAT
$650/SEAT
$325/SEAT
$240/SEAT
$180/SEAT
NONE
MEN’S BASKETBALL SEATING CONTRIBUTION LEVELS
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BASKETBALL PARKING
>> K-State Men’s Basketball ranked among the Top 35 in men’s basketball attendance for the eighth time in
the last nine years. The Wildcats attracted 12,549 fans per game to 17 home games this past season to rank 26th nationally and third in the Big 12 Conference.
The Ahearn Fund is proud to offer two parking options to members on gameday.
AHEARN RESERVED PARKINGAhearn Fund members with men’s basketball season tickets and men’s basketball Priority seating at the $1,000 level or higher have the opportunity to purchase a reserved parking pass. Reserved parking is located on the west and east side of Bramlage.
AHEARN VIP PARKINGAhearn Fund members with season tickets to basketball and Men’s Basketball Priority Seating at the $500 level or higher have the opportunity to purchase a VIP parking pass. VIP parking is located on the west side of Bramlage Coliseum.
PARKING REQUEST PROCESSParking requests are limited to one (1) parking pass per account. Additional parking passes may be requested if you have over four (4) tickets in your account. Requests will be filled based on availability and in Priority Point order after all other eligible Ahearn Fund members have received their first request.
For questions, please contact Assistant Director of Development Eric Buda via email at [email protected] or phone at 785.532.7715.
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BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM EAST SUITES
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM EAST CLUB
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM LOGE BOX
BRAMLAGE COLISEUM COURTSIDE SEATS
TOINTON FAMILY STADIUM CLUB TOINTON FAMILY STADIUM SUITES
BRAMLAGE COLISEUM LOGE BOXES
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM LOGE BOX
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM WEST CLUB
BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM WEST SUITES
Premium seating at Kansas State University is a great way to take a leadership role in support of Wildcat Athletics, while sitting in the one of the best seats in Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Bramlage Coliseum and Tointon Family Stadium. For information regarding premium seating in all of the venues, please contact Assistant Director Eric Buda via email at [email protected] or by phone at 785.532.7715.
PREMIUM SEATING
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As an Ahearn Fund member, you have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for postseason events from K-State’s official allotment, which can include the College Football Playoff, bowl games, the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments and the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championships held in March at Chesapeake Energy Arena (women) in Oklahoma City and Sprint Center (men) in Kansas City.
Tickets for these postseason events are based on availability from the Big 12, bowl partner and NCAA, and assigned based on your Priority Point ranking. It is important to follow the ordering deadlines and procedures to secure the best possible seats based on your rank as determined by Priority Points. Any time K-State is poised for postseason play, ticket applications will be mailed immediately following K-State’s bowl-eligible sixth win for a bowl game and
January for the Big 12 Championship(s) and NCAA Tournament(s).
POSTSEASON OPPORTUNITIES
>> K-State fans packed San Antonio with purple, with an estimated
25,000 attending the Alamo Bowl vs. UCLA and more than 10,000 once again at the official bowl pep rally.
Sport
FB Playoff/Bowl Game October/November November December 4
MBB Big 12 Tournament January February December 31
WBB Big 12 Tournament January February December 31
MBB NCAA Tournament January February December 31
WBB NCAA Tournament January February December 31
Event Application Mailed Order By Points Ranking as of
POSTSEASON KEY DATES
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The Bill Snyder Family Stadium Master Plan represents a historic step towards the future of Kansas State University and K-State Athletics. The Stadium and its associated activities are an integral part of the campus athletic experience, as well as a major recruiting tool for all K-State sports and the University in general.
K-STATE ATHLETIC FACILITY MASTER PLAN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CENTER NELSON FAMILY LOCKER ROOM
PHASE IFAN AMENITIES & STUDENT-ATHLETE SAFETYExisting Concession Area Updates, New Restrooms on the East Side Upper Concourse, New state-of-the-art infill turf and end zone extensions for Dave Wagner Field
PHASE IIWEST SIDE STADIUM EXPANSIONADA Seating Upgrades, Ahearn Fund Student Athlete Performance Table, Borck Family K-State Athletics Hall of Fame, Enhanced Field Lighting, General Fan Convenience, Safety and Security, Media/Broadcast Level & Office Space, New Concessions and Restrooms, New K-State Team Store, South Stadium Fan Amenities, Ticketing Office, University Entrance and Event Spaces, Upscale Revenue Seating
PHASE VEAST STADIUM UPGRADESAesthetic Improvements, Concourse Additions & Upgrades, East Premium Seating Updates, East Stadium Fan Amenities, Kid Zone/Family Playground
PHASE VISOUTH STADIUM UPGRADESPotential Seating Additions & Upgrades, Southwest Corner Mixed-Use Development
VANIER COMPLEX & NORTH STADIUMPHASE III
Student-Athlete Enhancement Center, Coaches Office Complex, Grass Roots Fan Amenities, Locker Rooms, Multi-purpose and Recruiting Lounge, North End Seating Bowl, Strength and Conditioning, Team Theater and Meeting Rooms, Training and Recovery, Varsity Club Room
PHASE IVVIDEO UPGRADES & FIELD WALLField Perimeter Surface Upgrades, High Definition Sound System, Limestone Field Level Wall, Video & Ribbon Boards
>> “This building is amazing. I was looking at all the lockers and looking at all the donors names who made it possible. To me, that’s the cool thing about this place:
everywhere you look there’s someone’s family’s name on it. You’ve got the Vanier family and Carl and Mary Ice,
you’ve got all these people who are here to help us. It’s truly amazing.” – senior defensive tackle TRAVIS BRITZ
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PHASE III & IIIB: VANIER COMPLEX AND NORTH STADIUM PROJECT
COMPLETING THE BOWLContinuing the momentum from the Vanier Family Football Complex, K-State Athletics officially launched the public campaign for the next step in the transformation of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. In addition to completing the bowl, Phase IIIB will house a permanent visiting team locker room, which will move from its temporary spot within Vanier, opening up the mezzanine space above the Strength and Performance area providing more usable space for K-State Student-Athletes. Continuing K-State Athletics’ commitment to fiscal responsibility, the department will once again depend on individual donors throughout Wildcat Nation to reach the total campaign goal of $15 million and enable construction to begin in December with desired
completion in time for the 2016 football season. The entire project will be funded without incurring any long term debt and without any state tax or university funds. If you are interested in more information or want to make a gift towards the Phase IIIB project, please visit the Master Plan website at w w w . k s t a t e s p o r t s .com/masterplan or contact an Ahearn Fund Representative at 888.232.9047.
PHASE IIIB
MIKE & BECKY GOSS STUDENT-ATHLETE ENHANCEMENT CENTER CARL & MARY ICE GRAND ATRIUM PHASE IIIB
PHASE IIIB
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>> K-State Rowing medaled in two performances at the Big 12 Women’s Rowing Championships, finishing third overall. BRITTANY LONG and KAYLA BROCK were both named to the All-Big 12 team for their performances. MADI HANEY, one of the top-20 rowers in the region, was named to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-Region team.
Check out the new AhearnFund.com for all the latest news and information with the Ahearn Fund. A one-stop-shop of information can be found through the newly redesigned website, which includes premium seating and parking information, event registration, as well as links to the K-State Athletics Master Plan and Kansas State University 2025 sites.
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Ahearn Fund Athletic Hospitality (AFAH) is K-State’s hospitality and special events office. AFAH directs, coordinates and supervises all Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics special events, as well as manages all hospitality efforts for the premium seating areas
for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball.
The Ahearn Fund Athletic Hospitality Office also oversees all facility rentals located within K-State Athletics, highlighted by the West Stadium Center at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. These spaces are great for weddings, corporate meetings, staff retreats and
board meetings.
Rental pricing good through June 30, 2016.
TIME PARAMETERS FOR RENTAL AVAILABILITYAugust – January: Limited due to football practice and game schedules.
January – March: Dates/opportunities available excluding recruiting weekends and home basketball games.
April: Limited due to spring football practice.
May – July: Weekdays and weekends.
For questions or more information on hospitality or facility rentals, please contact Chelsey Frihart in the Ahearn Fund Athletic Hospitality & Special Events Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 785.532.7952.
University Lounge (per hour) 4 hour minimum $95 $150
Tailgate Terrace (per hour) 4 hour minimum $150 $200
Suite Levels (Reception set-up only-per hour) 4 hour minimum $200 $300
Club Level (Game Day configuration-per-day) $2,000 $3,000
Club Level (Custom set-up-per-day) $3,000 $4,500
SPACEUNIV/AHEARN
FUND RATE PUBLIC RATE
ATHLETIC FACILITY RENTAL INFORMATION
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CALL: 888.232.9074
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT I MAKE MY PLEDGE AND SEND IN AT LEAST 25% OF MY CONTRIBUTION BY MARCH 1, 2016?
Meeting the March 1, 2016 deadline helps the staff provide the best possible customer service, helps ensure fairness and enables the staff to deliver the fiscal accountability you deserve. By indicating your intent to renew your Ahearn Fund membership by March 1, you guarantee retention of your football seating and parking location, provided you meet the minimum contribution level for the seating and parking area, renew your tickets and pay the balance of your pledge by June 15. March 1 is also the date which Priority Points are calculated for football seating and parking upgrades.
Additionally, having pledges in by March 1 helps the department accurately project revenues, which assist with the budgeting process for the coming athletic year. This process begins in March with a completed budget published in late June. WHY IS MY TOTAL GIFT DUE BY JUNE 15, 2016?
To maintain the department’s goal for fiscal responsibility and accountability, it is important that we can accurately project revenue, not only planning, but also for budgeting purposes. The budget process begins in March each year and the books are closed on June 30.
Once the fiscal year ends in June, an annual report detailing how your gifts were utilized will be prepared and distributed to all Ahearn Fund members. Of course, you may complete your pledge in full at any time prior to the June 15 deadline.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T MAKE MY PLEDGE BY MARCH 1? OR MY TOTAL GIFT BY JUNE 15?
It is important to meet deadlines established in this membership guide to ensure that you retain your current seats and parking. If you miss these deadlines, your seats and parking will be placed on our open seating/parking list and if there is a request that matches any open seats, those who have met the deadline will be moved into the open seats and/or parking. This is critical to ensure fair treatment for Ahearn Fund members and season ticket holders and giving those members who meet each deadline the opportunity to improve their seats and/or parking.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO PAYING MY GIFT BY MARCH 1?
Points are credited only as dollars are received. Completing your gift by March 1 means that you will get Priority Point credit for the entire amount of the gift, which could improve your seats and/or parking. Points will be calculated on March 1 and those totals will be used for football seating and parking upgrades. Points calculated on June 15 will be used for men’s and women’s basketball requests.
CAN I PAY MY AHEARN FUND GIFT IN INSTALLMENTS?
Yes, you can make monthly payments toward your Ahearn Fund pledge. Equal monthly payments can be charged to your credit card on the date you specify. An important note if you are setting up a monthly payment schedule for the first time: please make sure that 25% of the priority seating donation is paid by March 1 and the balance is paid by June 15. We will work to accommodate your requests in regards to your payment schedules.
CAN I JOIN THE AHEARN FUND IF I DON’T HAVE SEASON TICKETS?
Yes, the Ahearn Fund is K-State’s National Fund for Student-Athlete Excellence. Being an Ahearn Fund member, at any level, helps the department to achieve it’s vision of being A Model Intercollegiate Athletics Program. Annual gifts to the Ahearn Fund are the lifeblood of Kansas State Athletics. Those dollars allow the department to provide A World-Class Student-Athlete Experience, maintain and provide on-going facility upgrades, attract and retain great coaches and enable a national recruiting reach. At the same time, we pledge to operate in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner.
HOW CAN I MAKE A REQUEST FOR A PARKING SPOT AT BILL SNYDER FAMILY STADIUM?
The Ahearn Fund is proud to offer three parking options for members of the Ahearn Fund: Reserved, VIP and RV parking. In order to obtain a parking space, the request must be submitted to the Ahearn Fund by March 1. Requests can be made via mail, over the phone or online at [email protected] or by calling the Ahearn Fund at 888.232.9074. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled each year based on availability and Priority Point order.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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K-State Athletics, Inc., and its programs are governed by the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Big 12 Conference. Current NCAA regulations require that, if you, as a donor to K-State Athletics or any person directly or indirectly related or affiliated with you, violate any of the rules and regulations of the NCAA or Big 12, the University must disassociate itself from you and any future University-related benefits or privileges available to you will be terminated. Your participation in this program and your acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the University as a part of this program is your acknowledgment and agreement that, in the event of any such finding by the NCAA, the Big 12 or the University, all future benefits and privileges will
be canceled and/or forfeited by the school.
K-STATE ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE STAFF
COMPLIANCE
LINDSAYBABCOCK
Associate Athletics Director/Compliance
DARENKOUDELE
Senior Director of Compliance
BRADYFRITZ
Assistant Director of Compliance
>>Two K-State Equestrian riders, HENLEY ADKINS and DANIELLE KEMPER, were named NCEA All-Americans. The team finished the season Big 12 runner-up, undefeated at home and was ranked No. 2 in the nation at one point during the year.
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EMAIL: [email protected]
1800 College AvenueManhattan, KS 66502
Toll Free Phone: 888.232.9074Fax: 785.532.2340
Email: [email protected]: www.AhearnFund.com
SUSAN SHIPMAN
Director of Hospitality and Special Events
CHELSEY FRIHART
Assistant Director of Hospitality and Special Events
AUSTINSCHILLINGAssociate Director of Development
LAIRD VEATCH
Deputy Athletics Director
MIKE CLARK
Senior Director of Development785.532.7716
KATIE LARSON
Gift Processing Assistant
JOSH MCCOWANAssociate Director of Development
ANDREWHAMOR
Associate Athletics Director for Development
TONY SARGENT
Graduate Assistant, Donor Engagement
MADDIE WESTMAN
Graduate Assistant, Hospitality and Special Events
MATT GILLER
Assistant Director of Development
ERIC BUDA
Assistant Director of Development
BLAIRDEBORD
WILL COOPER
Graduate Assistant,Ahearn Fund
Graduate Assistant,Ahearn Fund
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TAX INFORMATIONDisclaimer: This information is not intended to constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not be relied on as such. Please consult a personal tax advisor concerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Ahearn Fund.
The Kansas State University Foundation (“Foundation”) is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax deductible private contributions for the benefit of Kansas State University. The foundation is registered to solicit charita-ble contributions with the appropriate governing authorities in all states requiring registration. A copy of the foundation’s current financial statement is available by writing to 2323 Anderson Ave., Suite 500, Manhattan, KS 66502, Attn: Compliance Officer, by calling toll-free 800.432.1578, or by accessing our web site at www.found.ksu.edu. In addition, if you are a resident of the following states we are required to advise you that a copy of our financial report is available directly through their offices as follows: CALIFORNIA: The official registration and financial information regarding The Kansas State University Foundation can be obtained from the Attorney General’s Web site at http://caag.state.ca.us/charities/. Registration does not imply endorsement. FLORIDA: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH-29330) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800.435.7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. MARYLAND: Documents and infor-mation submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 410.974.5534. NEW JERSEY: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 976.504.6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp/charities.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. NEW YORK: A copy of the most recent financial report is available from the Office of the Attorney General, Depart-ment of Law, Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271. PENNSYLVANIA: The official registration and financial information of The Kansas State University Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 800.732.0999. WASHINGTON: Financial information is available from the Secretary of State, Charities Division, Olympia, WA 98504, or call, in state, 1-800-332-GIVE. WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
For more information, call 800.432.1578 or visit our web site at www.found.ksu.edu
PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ATHLETICSThe President’s Advisory Committee meets quarterly and provides advice and recommendations on matters such as: fiscal integrity, long-range planning, compliance, equity, academic integrity and student welfare.
ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVESJohn Currie – Director of AthleticsJill Shields – Executive Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator
FACULTY REPRESENTATIVESKenneth Hughey – Special Education & CounselingDaniel Ireton – Hale LibraryJulia Keen – Architectural Engineering & ConstructionJennifer Vellenga – Music, Theatre & Dance
ALUMNI MEMBERSTina Glover – Mission Viejo, Cal.Mary Ice – Westlake, Texas
STUDENT-ATHLETE MEMBERSBrian Rohleder – Wichita, Kan.Alyx Treasure – Prince George, BC
STUDENT MEMBERSAndrew HurtigHunter Post
ALUMNI BOARD REPRESENTATIVESMel Kopf – Topeka, Kan.Barry Robinson – Manhattan, Kan.Dan Yunk – Manhattan, Kan.
KSU FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVEGib Compton – Wichita, Kan.
K-STATE ATHLETICS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John CurrieChairman and Chief Executive Officer [CEO]Director of Athletics
Cindy BontragerSecretary-TreasurerVice President of Administration & Finance
Pat Bosco, Ph.D.Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students
Jackie Hartman, Ph.D.Director of Community RelationsChief of Staff for President Kirk H. Schulz
April Mason, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President
Be Stoney, Ph.D. Faculty Athletic Representative
K-STATE ATHLETICS, INC.AHEARN FUND ADVISORY GROUP
John Blackwell – Larned, Kan.Tim Blake – Shawnee, Kan.Jerry Boettcher – Manhattan, Kan.Jerry Braden – Manhattan, Kan.Zac Burton – Manhattan, Kan.Tara Cupps – Wichita, Kan.Terry Cupps – Wichita, Kan.Cody Foster – Topeka, Kan.Mary Ice – Westlake, TexasBill Keller – Pratt, Kan.Roger McClellan – Wichita, Kan.Alan Parker – Manhattan, Kan.Charlotte Schartz – Manhattan, Kan.Barry Schartz – Manhattan, Kan.Paul Stephenson – Wichita, Kan.Brandon Vering – Greenleaf, Kan.Chase Wilson – Leawood, Kan.
The Ahearn Fund Advisory Group consists of loyal Ahearn Fund members and represents a variety of giving levels. This group meets 3 to 4 times per year to discuss current policies and issues related to the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics.
SPECIAL LEADERSHIP
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