Tennessee Fund Guidebook 2013

2013

T he University of Tennessee is deeply committed to providing the very best

education and experience for all of our student-athletes. The pursuit of

comprehensive excellence in all sports, which results in a consistent presence

for Tennessee in the upper echelon of the SEC and the nation, is at the core of our

primary mission within our athletics program.

There are numerous positives associated with this great university, one of which is the

rich tradition and history of Tennessee athletics. This unique tradition, combined with

the passion of our fans and the crucial support of our Tennessee Fund donors, will

enable us to build a bridge from our storied past to a bright future.

Our collective vision and direction for Tennessee athletics will be clear. We will have a

culture of compliance as our top priority. We will require student-athletes to prioritize

academic su ccess and strive to compete for championships. I want to thank you for

your consistent and continued support of our student-athletes. The role you play is

paramount to the realization of the goals we aspire to achieve.

Go Vols!

Dave Hart

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics

“The pursuit of comprehensive excellence in all sports is at the core of our primary mission within our athletics program.” —Dave Hart

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Mission Statement &

Deadlines for 2013

Annual Giving Levels

& Benefits

Women’s Basketball

Season Ticket Information

General Ticket

Information

FAQ’s

Student Athlete

Scholarship Expenses

Football Season

Ticket Information

Football Parking

Information

Premium Seating

Options

Vol Rep Program

Meet Student Athletes

Men’s Basketball Season

Ticket Information

Basketball Parking

Information

How To Contribute

to the Fund

2013 Fundraising Year

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Friday, March 1, 2013Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits

including season tickets, away game tickets, rank

and parking

Tuesday, April 30, 2013Season game ticket renewal and away game ticket

application deadline for 2013 football

Wednesday, May 15 – Friday, June 7 2013Football seat relocation window

Friday, May 31, 2013Football parking application deadline

Friday, July 14, 2013Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for Men’s and

Women’s 2013-14 Basketball benefits including

season tickets, rank, and parking

Wednesday, July 31, 2013Men’s and women’s basketball parking

application deadline

Wednesday, August 14 – Wednesday, Sept 4, 2013

2013 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Seat Relocation Window

Our VisionTo represent the University of Tennessee among the nation’s

premier athletic programs by developing student-athletes who

graduate, compete for championships and conduct themselves in

a first-class manner, honoring and fulfilling the Volunteer spirit.

Our Core ValuesIntegrity without compromise

National leadership

Service to our students, fans and community

Personal accountability

Inclusion and respect for the individual

Relentless competitiveness

Excellence in education

Mission Statement:To inspire and support our student-athletes in the

pursuit of comprehensive excellence.

2013 Important Deadlines

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57%

4%

8%

6%

4%

21%

E ach year The Tennessee Fund strives to not only

support growing scholarship costs, but fund the

complete student- athlete experience. As tuition

costs continue to increase and the cost of doing business

rises, your support is more important than ever.

By factoring in other direct expenses such as travel,

academic support and sports medicine, the complete

student-athlete package reaches over $62,000 annually.

These student-athlete expenses add up, as UT supports

over 500 student-athletes across 20 sports.

Your continued support of Tennessee Athletics is

essential to ensuring all student-athletes are provided the

necessary resources to stay nationally competitive on the

field and in the classroom.

Strength & Conditioning $2,616.77

Sports Medicine $4,840.83

Academic Support $3,301.10

Equipment $2,326.02

Travel $12,136.82

Scholarships $37,360.00

Total $62,581.54

PICTURED: (left to right) Brittany Baird, Caroline Brown, Sarah Monberg, Ellen Renfro, Desmond Brown, Josh Richardson, Deedee Harrison, Justin Hunter, Troy Tillman, Ethan Bennett, Natalie Pluskota,

Ariel Massengale, Erin Champion

Student-Athlete Expense Chart

2012-13 ScholarshipExpensesIn order to compete nationally, The

University of Tennessee must ensure the

top in-state recruits are choosing to play

for the Volunteers, while also attracting

the top national recruits. Tuition and

Fees for out-of-state student-athletes

cost $18,680 more annually than in-state

student-athletes.

With scholarship costs rising nationally,

it is imperative that the Tennessee Fund

increases both memberships and gifts

to cover these costs. Every donor and

every dollar counts toward making the

student-athlete dream a reality. Consider

increasing your gift or referring a friend

to the Tennessee Fund.

Antonio ‘Tiny’ Richardson

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Sophomore Nashville, TNOL

“As for me, I love the opportunity to represent Tennessee and be part of the school spirit that makes this place great! I ’m Brittany Baird and I will give my all for Tennessee. ”

—Brittany Baird, Knoxville TN

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Volunteer family and to serve this University to the best of my abilities. I ’m Justin Hunter and I will give my all for Tennessee!”

—Justin Hunter, Virginia Beach, VA

“When I came to Tennessee, I knew it was an honor to wear the name on my jersey in that signature orange. I have since learned that the greater honor is being a part of the Volunteer Nation and all that it represents. I’m Ariel Massengale and I will give my all for Tennessee. ” —Ariel Massengale, Bolingbrook, IL

“I work hard on the court and in the classroom to take advantage of this great opportunity in front of me. I ’m Josh Richardson and I will give my all for Tennessee!” —Josh Richardson, Edmond, OK

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Meet the Staff

Mikki Allen

Associate Director for Development

Tina Haun

Advancement Specialist

Andrea Piercy

Director of Planned Giving and Endowments

Caroline Bevillard

Assistant Director for Development

Brittney Holder


Ryan Thompson


Dan Carlson

Director of Internal Operations

Greg Hulen

Associate AD for Development

Adam Wilgus


Scott Carter

Assistant AD for Development

Megan Kain

Director of Annual Giving

Erica Wilson


Rebecca Clowers


Suzie Miller

Manager of Athletic Gift Records

Chris Fuller

Senior Associate AD for Development & External Operations

Lucas Moss


“I am so grateful to our many donors who give their gifts so that I may share my gift with my team, my community, and my University. I ’m Ellen Renfro and I will give my all for Tennessee!” —Ellen Renfroe, Jackson, TN

“I value what the word “Volunteer” represents. We play for our fans, we give back to our community, and we respect each other. I ’m Ethan Bennett and I will give my all for Tennessee. ” —Ethan Bennett, Knoxville, TN

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Benefits/

Membership Level

Invitation to TN Fund

Day

Vol & Lady Vol

Basketball Priority

(Renewable) Season

Ticket Opportunity

*Vol & Lady Vol

Basketball Parking

Pass Opportunity

*Vol & Lady Vol SEC

& NCAA Tournament

Tickets

Football Priority

(renewable) Season

Ticket Opportunity

*Football Parking

Pass Opportunity

Football Away Game

Ticket Opportunity

Football Yearbook

*with purchase of season tickets †Over a 10 year period

Big Orange

Club - $50

Foothills

$100

Ridgerunner

$250

Plateau

$500

Trailblazer

$1,000

Mountaineer

$2,500

Bronze Victor

$5,000

Silver Victor

$10,000

Gold Victor

$15,000

NDS†

$250,000

Annual Giving Levels & BenefitsEach Tennessee Fund member’s priority and ability to obtain various benfits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor

rank as determined by the Tennesee Fund point system (see page 27 for information on the prioroty point system).

Donor Benefit Chart

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Football season tickets require a contribution to the Tennessee Fund (except for the limited seats in rows 16+ of II-OO).

Individual game tickets can be purchased by contacting the UT Ticket Office at 865.656.1200 or by visiting UTTIX.com.

Cost of 2013 season ticket:

Bleacher Seat: $370 per seatChair Back Seat: $391 per seat

2013 Football Season Ticket Guidelines

Upper Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline Tennessee Terrace Contact TN Fund for Availability

East Sideline Section CC $2,500

Section BB $1,500

Section AA $1,000

North End Zone Sections XX1-ZZ15

Rows 1-2 $2,500

Rows 3-12 $500

Rows 13-26 (Chair backs) $1,000

South End Zone Sections GG-QQ

Rows 1-2 (Box Seats) $2,500

Rows 3-15 $500

Rows 16+ GG,HH,PP $100

Rows 16+ II-OO $0

Lower Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline Sections U or T $5,000

Sections R,S,V or W $2,500

East Sideline Section C,D $5,000

Section B,E $2,500

Section A,F $1,000

North End Zone Sections X1-Z15 $1,000

South End Zone Sections G-Q $1,000

$300 SEAT PROMOTIONNO DONATION REQUIRED

SECTIONS II-00 ROWS 16+ABOVE

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Approximate 2013 Away Game Ticket AvailabilityOregon 5,000

Florida 8,500

Alabama 9,500

Missouri 6,000

Kentucky 6,500

The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’

families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets

are allocated the remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee

Fund members.

In an effort to distribute away game tickets in an equitable manner,

the Tennessee Fund places high priority on donor rank during the

assignment process. Therefore, the number of available tickets a

person can purchase is purely determined by their Tennessee Fund

rank. Please remember your rank is determined by points accrued

from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see pg. 27

for information on the priority point system). If you have questions

about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment

process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at 865.974.1218.

Cordarrelle Patterson

Away Game TicketsAs a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive first priority for away game

tickets. Demand for some games will exceed demand for others, varying the number of donors

able to receive tickets for each game. Away game ticket quantities are determined by giving

category and assignments to a seat location are made in relation to donor rank. The amount of

tickets eligible for purchase for each game is indicated on the season ticket application. Donors

who qualify and would like to pre-order away game tickets should do so when renewing season

tickets. However, donors may be refunded if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply.

Annual Giving Category

Oregon, Florida, Alabama, Missouri & Kentucky

Rocky Top, NDS Gold Victor(East Club, West Club, Tn Terrace - 6+ seats)

Rank 1-500 8

All others in category 6

Silver Victor(East Club, West Club, Tn Terrace - 4 seats)

Rank 1-2,500 6


Bronze Victor(East Club, West Club, Tn Terrace - 2 seats)

Rank 1-3,500 4


MountaineerRank 1-2,500 4

All others in category 2*

TrailblazerRank 1-1,000 2

All others in category 2*

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Southeastern Conference & NCAA TournamentsThe number of SEC and NCAA Tournament tickets

the Athletic Department receives is determined by

the host site which makes it very difficult to predict

how many donors will receive the opportunity to buy

tickets. Applications will be sent to donors who have

made their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30th of each

year and qualify for seating based upon their annual

giving category and rank. You must purchase season

tickets to qualify

Away Game TicketsRoad game basketball tickets are not available

through the UT Ticket Office. Please contact

the Athletic Ticket Office at the host school for

more information.

•Per Pair of Seats. Due to high renewal rate, lower sidecourt

level seating in Thompson-Boing is usually unavailable.

2013 Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines*

100/200 LEVEL Sidecourt Limited Availability

100/200 LEVEL Corners/Behind Goal Limited Availability

300 LEVEL Sections 318/324 $500 min/pair

300 LEVEL All Other Sections $100 min/pair

STUDENT SECTION 129 Free with Student ID

These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in Thompson-Boling Arena. The listed annual

donation levels are to provide new Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate

amount it takes to sit in a specific section, based upon the 2012 season. All amounts are

listed as a donation per pair of seats.

Seats that become available on the side court lower level (Sections 104, 105, 106, 120, 121,

122) require a $25,000 one-time capital gift per seat given over 5 years and a minimum

Silver Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee

Fund at 865.974.1218 for more information.

Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling is usually unavailable.

PICTURED: (left) RS Senior forward Jeronne Maymon scoring over a South Carolina defender.

Trae Golden


Junior Powder Springs, GAG

Cierra BurdickPICTURED: Junior Guard Meighan Simmons goes up for an acrobatic layup against Vandy

ParkingSeason parking passes for Lady Vol basketball are

sold to donors based on the priority points system

and are reassigned each year. Tennessee Fund

donors must purchase season tickets to qualify.

Tennessee Fund members are given

the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol

basketball season tickets. Season tickets

are assigned based on annual giving

level and the priority point system. Those

interested in improving their location will

have an opportunity and will be notified

via email. All requests will be reviewed

on an individual basis in accordance with

the point system.

Seating & Donation AmountsLady Vol Basketball Season Tickets in the 100 and

200 level require a minimum $200 donation per

pair for new Tennessee Fund members or existing

members interested in additional tickets. Locations

are determined by annual giving level and priority

point rank and subject to availability. Please call the

Tennessee Fund office for specific availability.

SEC & NCAA TournamentsTennessee Fund donors also recieve the opportunity

to purchase post-season tournament tickets.

The number of post-season tickets the Athletic

Department receives is determined by the host

site. This makes it difficult to predict if we can fulfill

all requests. You must purchase season tickets to

qualify. For more information contact the Tennessee

Fund office at 865.974.1218.

Other Ticket PackagesTennessee Fund members with interest in the

Coca-Cola Six pack, Family plan, Group Tickets or

Single Game tickets should contact the UT Athletic

Ticket Office directly at 865.656.1200.

Lady Vol Soccer, Softball& VolleyballSoccer, softball, and volleyball season tickets as well

as individual game tickets can be purchased through

the UT Athletic Ticket Office at 865.656.1200.

2013 Women’s Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines

Season Ticket Holder 100 & 200 Level Sidecourt $2,000 min/pair

(103-107, 119-123)

Season Ticket Holder 218-223 $1,000 min/pair

Season Ticket Holder 100 & 200 Corners/Endzone $200 min/pair

Season Ticket Holder 300 Sidecourt below row 5 (318-323) $100 min/pair

Family Plan 113, 129 No Donation

General Admission 312-314, 328-330 No Donation

Reserved Individual 315,315A, upper 316-326, 327-327A No Donation

Current UT Students 129 Free with Student ID

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2013 Football Parking InformationPlease note that all parking areas are subject to change on an annual basis based on parking lot

availability and construction projects as determined by the University.

Rocky (Skybox)

Eligible for (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone based on donor rank and (1) in G10

(The cost of all 4 passes is included in the skybox licensing fee).

Nathan Dougherty Society Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone.

Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone.

*Gold Victor (6 or more seats) Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes: (2) Passes will be assigned according to donor

rank within the Orange Zone (1) Pass will be assigned according to donor rank within

the White Zone.

*Silver Victor (4 seats, ranked 1-5,000)

Eligible to purchase (2) parking passes. Passes will be assigned according to donor rank

within the Orange Zone.

*Silver Victor (4 seats, ranked 5,001-above)

Eligible to purchase (2) parking passes. Passes will be assigned according to donor rank.

Donors have two options:

• Option #1: (1) Orange Zone + (1) pass in White Zone

• Option #2: (2) passes in White Zone

East Club or West Club (6 or more seats)

Eligible for (2) parking passes. Passes will be assigned according to donor rank within

the Orange Zone. Eligible to purchase (1) additional parking pass. Pass will be assigned

according to donor rank within the White Zone.

East Club or West Club (4 Seats)

Eligible for (2) parking passes assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone.

East Club or West Club (2 Seats)

Eligible for (1) parking passes assigned according to donor rank within the Orange Zone.

Bronze Victor (2 seats) (ranked 1-4,000)

Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass. Pass will be assigned according to donor

rank within the Orange Zone.

Bronze Victor (2 seats) (ranked 4,001-Above)

Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass. Pass will be assigned according to donor

rank within the White Zone.

Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, FoothillsEligible to purchase (1) football parking pass. Pass will be assigned strictly according to

donor rank within the Orange, White or Grey Zones.

All football parking, including accessible parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and

donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.

* Academic donors (Benefactors, Charles Dabney Society, Founders Society, 1794 Society, Torchbearer

Society) who received benefits through the alumni association that are Gold or Silver Victors with the

Tennessee Fund will be eligible to purchase 1 parking pass.

Cost of Rocky, East Club, West Club, and Tennessee Terrace parking is included in the licensing fee.

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2013-14 Men’s Basketball Parking

Giving Level Parking Quantity

Rocky, Nathan Dougherty Society, East Club 6+, (2) in Orange Zone, (1) In White Zone

West Club 4+, Tennessee Terrace 6+, Gold Victor

East Club 4, West Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 4, (1) in Orange Zone, (1) in White Zone

Silver Victor

East Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 2, Bronze Victor (1) in Orange Zone

Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner (1) assigned based on rank

Arena Donor with 2-4 Season Tickets (1) in G10

Arena Donor with 5+ Season Tickets (2) in G10

Orange Zone G10 *G5/30 G4 G3 G1 C8 CIRCLE PARK 30A 23D 5

White Zone C15 C1 22 14 7A

*In order to accommodate the most donors in G5/30, no account will be assigned more than (1) pass in G5/30.

All men’s basketball parking, including accessible parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase

season tickets to be eligible.

2013-14 Season

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Mailing InformationSeason tickets are shipped separately from individual

and away game tickets. They will NOT arrive in the

same package. Season tickets will be sent out regular

mail and will require a street address. Please confirm

your address at the time of placing your order for

tickets, as it is not possible to change addresses once

the tickets are printed. Change of address must be

submitted in writing to the Tennessee Fund office.

You can update your mailing address by accessing

your account at uttix.com and tennesseefund.org.

Lost, Stolen or Destroyed TicketsThe UTAD is NOT responsible for lost, stolen or

destroyed tickets. If you purchase tickets directly

from the University of Tennessee and they are lost,

stolen or destroyed, contact the Ticket Office for

replacement options.

Accessible SeatingThe University of Tennessee is proud to offer

seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available on

a season and individual game basis. Please contact

the UT Athletic Ticket Office at 865.656.1200 or

800.332.8657 for further information. Seating is

limited so please make arrangements early.

For patrons needing an elevator pass due

to accessibility needs, please contact Event

Management at (865) 974-1205.

Ticket PaymentPayment must be made by check, VISA, MasterCard

or Discover. Checks should be made payable to The

General Ticket InformationUniversity of Tennessee. Payment must be made by

applicant or spouse. No second-party payments will

be accepted. Cash will be accepted only from the

person whose name appears on the application and

an ID will be required.

Charge by Phone or OnlineOrders for available individual game tickets may be

made using VISA, MasterCard or Discover. All orders

placed the week of the game will not be mailed, but

held for pickup at the ticket office or digitally sent via

email to be printed by purchaser and brought to gate

for admittance. Each order includes a service charge.

ALL CREDIT CARD SALES ARE FINAL. If tickets are

not picked up, no refunds will be made. Visit uttix.com

for more information.

Ticket OfficeThe UT Ticket Office is located at the northwest

corner of Thompson-Boling Arena on the corner of

Phillip Fulmer Way and Lake Loudoun Blvd. Office

hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information contact the Ticket Office at

(800)332-VOLS (8657) or (865)656-1200.

Priority Point SystemQ: What is the “point system”?A: The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system

to help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive

points based upon the consecutive number of years

that they have given to the Tennessee Fund, as well

as for the total cumulative contributions that they

have made. This system seeks to reward both a

donor’s longevity and gift amount when establishing

priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund

can “rank” all donors regardless of giving category.

Q: How are points allocated?A: Points are allocated as follows:

1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to the Tennessee Fund*

since 1986

1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/Endowment

funds since 1986

1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money raised by a

Volunteer Representative

5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of giving to the

Tennessee Fund since 1986

10 pts. Awarded for UT Alumni (one-time award per account)

50 pts. Awarded for UT Letterman (one-time award per

account)

50 pts. Awarded for gifts given prior to 1986 (one-time award)

50 pts. Awarded for 20 consecutive years of giving (one-time

award)

*Formerly VASF and Lady Vol Boost-Her Club

- Academic supporters who previously received athletic

benefits were converted to the Tennessee Fund in 2010. They

were given a one-time point award for those gifts based on a

similar scale. Moving forward, gifts must be made directly to

the Tennessee Fund in order to improve point total and rank.

- The Tennessee Fund ranks donors four times yearly. The

donor with the most accumulated points is ranked number

1, the next highest point total is ranked number 2 and so on.

Consecutive years of giving points are withdrawn from a donor

account if membership is not renewed annually. Regardless of

rank, a donor’s annual gift must be made in order to receive

the opportunity to purchase or renew priority tickets or

parking.

Post March 1 Ranking Used for football parking and away

game ticket assignments

Post June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball

parking assignments

Post November 1 Ranking Used for SEC Championship/Bowl

Game assignments

Post January 1 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol SEC/NCAA

Tournament assignments

Q: How is the point system used?A: The point system is used by the Tennessee Fund in

the following ways:

Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments

and Improvements

Using this system, the Tennessee Fund starts with

the top annual giving category (Nathan Dougherty

Society) and reviews all requests from those that

purchase season tickets in this category in rank

order. After all the requests in this category have

been processed, the Tennessee Fund then reviews

all requests from those that purchase season tickets

in the next annual giving category in rank order. This

process continues through all the giving categories

until all of the available tickets have been assigned.

The point system is used to prioritize between donors

who are in the same giving category when season

ticket requests are reviewed. Thus, a $5,000 donor

with an overall rank of 4000 would be reviewed after

a $5000 donor with a rank of 1000.

Once a donor has established season ticket priority,

this individual must then maintain the same giving

level or higher on an annual basis to retain their

season ticket location. If a ticket holder wishes

to improve a seating location they must be an

active Tennessee Fund donor and will notified of

opportunities to do so via their email account. It

is very important that our donors keep their email

addresses updated with our office so we can send out

the communication electronically that will allow donors

to review their seat opportunities using our online

virtual seat maps of Neyland Stadium and Thompson-

Boling Arena.

Football and Basketball Parking Pass Assignments

The Tennessee Fund uses solely donor rank, as

determined by the point system, to assign football

and men’s basketball parking passes for donors in

the Mountaineer annual giving category ($2,500-

$4,999) and below. Tennessee Fund donors at the

Bronze Victor level ($5,000-$9,999) and higher are

assigned football parking according to their donor

rank, as determined by the point system, and in a

predetermined zone if their rank does not qualify them

for their choice of parking. Women’s basketball parking

is assigned in rank order for lots near Thompson-

Boling Arena. All football and men’s basketball parking

locations are reassigned each year and donors must

purchase season tickets to be eligible. (See pgs. 22-25

for specific information on parking).

Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games /

Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket Assignments

The Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined

by the point system, in two ways when managing the

assignment of away football games, SEC postseason

games / tournaments, and bowl tickets. The primary

factor in determining the quantity of tickets that

a donor is eligible for is the donor’s annual giving

category. Once it has been determined who will receive

tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are

assigned strictly in donor rank order.

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Premium seating at the University of

Tennessee is a great way to take a

leadership role in support of the Vols while

receiving one of the best seats in one of

the following venues: Neyland Stadium,

Thompson-Boling Arena, Sherri Parker Lee

Stadium, and Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rocky Top Club Sky Box SeatingFor information regarding the availability of sky

boxes, please contact the Tennessee Fund office

at 865.974.1218.

Rocky Top Club BenefitsFootball Season Ticket Priority – 16 seats

Away Game and Post-Season Ticket Priority

Four Football Parking Passes (3 passes in the Orange Zone

based on rank and 1 pass in G10)

Basketball Season Ticket Priority

Option to Purchase Three Basketball Parking Passes (Orange

or White Zone)

Football and Basketball Program

Premium Seating OptionsEast and West Club Seatingin Neyland StadiumThe East and West Club offers Volunteer fans the

opportunity to enjoy games at Neyland Stadium

in one of the finest premium seating areas in all

of college sports. Undercover outdoor seating,

an adjoining indoor club area, and flat screen

televisions showing college football games from

across the country is sure to provide you and your

family or friends a special place to spend your fall

Saturdays. For more information on the availability

of club seating, contact the Tennessee Fund office at

865.974.1218 or visit www.tennesseefund.org

Tennessee TerraceTennessee football fans have the opportunity to be

part of Tennessee Terrace seating which opened in

2010. Tennessee Terrace is located in the former west

upper deck of Neyland Stadium (Sections RR-WW)

and features new chair back seating with a sideline

view of all the action. An adjoining indoor concourse

offers an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and

televisions showing other college football games in

a climate controlled setting overlooking the campus.

For more information on Tennessee Terrace, please

contact the Tennessee Fund office at 865.974.1218 or

visit www.tennesseefund.org.

Thompson-Boling ArenaLuxury Suites and LogeSeatsVol and Lady Vol basketball fans can enjoy games this

winter from one of our 32 luxury suites or 165 Loge

(club) seats. For availability of luxury suites and/or

loge seats, please contact the Tennessee Fund office

at 865.974.1218.

Lindsey Nelson StadiumMVP SeatsNew to Tennessee baseball fans is the opportunity

to purchase MVP seats behind home plate. Chair

back seating attached to an interior club room

allows Tennessee baseball fans to get close to the

action. For the availability of MVP seats, contact the

Tennessee Fund office at 865.974.1218.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium MVP Seats Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge Seats

Inside the Tennessee Terrace East and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium


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There are several ways to become a

donor to the Tennessee Fund. Here are

just a few of the ways to support the

Vols and Lady Vols.

Online GivingThe Tennessee Fund is proud to offer the ability to

make a gift to the Tennessee Fund online. New donors

joining for the first time or existing donors looking to

renew their gift should visit www.tennesseefund.org

All donors to the Tennessee Fund have an online

account. If you are visiting the site for the first time

and are a current Tennessee Fund member, please call

the Tennessee Fund office to receive your AD number,

then register using a valid e-mail address. All new

Tennessee Fund members can register directly online.

Benefits of Visiting Your Account Online

• View Your Priority Points

• View Your Giving History

• Update Your Mailing Address

• View Your Current Seat Location

Contribute Online – Contributing online is secure,

saves time and postage, and provides immediate

confirmation that your gift has been received.

Gifts for premium seating such as Skybox, East and

West Club, Terrace, Basketball Luxury and Loge seats

or any capital campaign gift should be made directly

to the Tennessee Fund office by phone or mail.

(Note: If a donor has an open capital pledge, endowment

pledge, and/or a current premium seating pledge on their

record, they can make payments online or pay them of entirely.)

How to Donate PledgeYou may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a

specific level and then pay the pledge in installments,

completing your pledge by March 1. Statements will

be sent periodically throughout the year reminding

you of the March 1 deadline and the contribution

balance remaining.

Cash DonationsCash or checks are always acceptable. Gifts are

acknowledged by receipt from The University

of Tennessee and the Athletic Department.

Make all checks payable to The University of

Tennessee Foundation.

Credit CardsThe Tennessee Fund and Athletic Ticket Office accept

VISA, MasterCard and Discover. It is important to list

the name as it appears on the card, the card holders

billing address and phone number, credit card number,

expiration date, and 3 digit security code.

Online Credit Cards & E-ChecksThe Tennessee Fund Office also accepts Credit Cards

& E-Checks online through DonorNet. For E-Checks, it

is important to list the name as it appears on your bank

account, the account number & routing number.

For Credit Cards, we accept VISA, MasterCard &

Discover. It is important to list the name as it appears

on the credit card, the account #, & the expiration date.

Recurring Credit Cards (monthly credit card payments)By signing up for recurring credit card payments, you

may have your credit/debit card charged monthly.

Please include the name as it appears on the credit

card, the account number, the expiration date, and

the three digit security code from the back of the

credit card on the contribution form along with

your completed contribution form via the envelope

enclosed. For more information on the Recurring

Credit Card program, contact the Tennessee Fund

office at 865.974.1218.

*Each year donors must resubmit the account information

with the current credit card information to the Tennessee Fund

office to continue the recurring credit card.

*To stop the recurring credit card option, please submit

a letter in writing to the Tennessee Fund office notifying

us of your decision. Donors will be expected to fulfill any

outstanding balance at that time.

*If your credit card declines 3 times during any point of your

Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use recurring

credit cards as an option will be stopped.

Bank DraftBy joining the Vol Check-off Program you may have

your bank account drafted monthly. Please include a

voided check along with your completed contribution

form via the envelope enclosed. For more information

on the Vol Check-off program, contact the Tennessee

Fund office at (865) 974-1218.

*Each year donors must resubmit the account information

needed by the Tennessee Fund office to continue the

bank draft.

*To stop the bank draft option, please submit a letter in writing

to the Tennessee Fund office notifying us of your decision.

Donors will be expected to fulfill any outstanding balance at

that time.

*If your account shows insufficient funds 3 times during any

point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use

bank draft as a payment option will be stopped.

Matching GiftsMany companies will match your gifts to The University

of Tennessee. Please consult the benefits office at your

place of employment. You may be able to double or

triple the value of your gift and benefits. Your initial

gift & matching form must be in by March 1, but the

matching gift may be completed throughout the year.

Many companies are not matching gifts if the donor

receives any benefit as a result of the gift. Please check

with the Tennessee Fund and the matching company to

be sure that the matching sum can be used for donor

benefits. If the company chooses to stop matching

a donor’s gift, the donor is responsible for the entire

annual contribution to maintain the same benefits.

Legacy GivingDo you want to leave your legacy? The Tennessee Fund

offers you the opportunity to do so through planned

gifts and endowments. For more information on specific

options, please visit tennesseefund.org, or contact the

Director of Planned Giving at 865.974.5197

Planned GivingSeveral options exist for donors to make gifts to

UT Athletics outside of cash donations. These

gifts are classified under planned giving and are

typically made from assets in your estate, rather than

disposable income.

Gifts of Appreciated Property:You may make a gift of appreciated stock, mutual funds,

or real estate and take an income tax deduction for

the gift’s current fair market value. When UT sells the

property, all capital gains taxes which would have been

owed on the sale are avoided.


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2013 Football Schedule

Aug 31 Austin Peay Knoxville

Sep 7 Western Kentucky Knoxville

Sep 14 at Oregon Eugene, OR

Sep 21 at Florida Gainesville, FL

Sep 28 South Alabama Knoxville

Oct 5 Georgia Knoxville

Oct 19 South Carolina Knoxville

Oct 26 at Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Nov 2 at Missouri Columbia, MO

Nov 9 Auburn Knoxville

Nov 23 Vanderbilt Knoxville

Nov 30 at Kentucky Lexington, KY

January Vol Rep wrap-ups in local communities

Pledge reminders/statements mailed

Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments

February Football Signing Day Event

Vol Rep wrap-ups in local communities

Final annual fund donation renewal/mailing for 2013

March Contribution deadline for football ticket renewals - March 1

Rank for football parking and away game ticket assignments.

Vol Rep competition ends

April Vol Rep Rewards Luncheon

Football Home/Away Ticket Application Mailing.

Football Ticket Application Deadline

May Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan

Football Parking Application Mailing and Deadline

June Football Donor Seat Relocations Begins

2012-2013 Fiscal Year Ends on June 30th

Contribution deadline for basketball ticket renewals – June 30

July 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Begins

Basketball Ticket Application Mailing/Deadline.

Rank for basketball parking

August Football tickets/Parking passes mailed.

Vol Rep Training Camp.

Basketball Parking Application Mailing

September Basketball Parking Application Deadline.

2013 Fundraising Year October Basketball tickets and parking mailed.

November First annual fund donation renewal/mailing for 2014.

Rank for SEC/Bowl game ticket assignments

December Year-end Gift Deadline

Charitable Remainder Trust:You may fund the trust with cash or appreciated

assets and receive income for your life and the life

of a loved one after the donated asset is sold by the

trust. Again, all capital gains taxes are avoided on

the sale. You receive a partial income tax deduction

based on your age and the amount of income

you receive from the trust. Further, the trust assets

are removed from your estate.

Bequests/Living Trusts:You may include UT Athletics in your will or living

trust by giving a dollar amount, a percentage of

the estate, or the residuary (what is left after specified

bequests are made).

Retained Life Estate: You may deed your home, vacation home, or

farm to UT Athletics and receive an income tax

deduction based on your age and the value of the

property. You retain the use of the property for your

lifetime, but the asset is removed from your estate.

You remain responsible for maintenance, taxes,

and insurance on the property.

IRA/Retirement Assets:You may make UT Athletics the full or partial

beneficiary of an IRA or other tax-advantaged

retirement plan and avoid income taxes which might

be charged to the estate based on its account value.

Charitable Gift Annuity:In exchange for a gift of property, marketable

securities, or cash, the UT Foundation will

contractually guarantee to pay your or another

beneficiary a specified annuity for a set number of

years or a lifetime.

EndowmentsTo provide for future Vol and Lady Vol student-

athletes, endowments are essential. The opportunity

to fully endow a scholarship with the Volunteers exists

at the $250,000 level and entitles you to membership

in the Nathan Dougherty Society. These gifts can be

made over a 10-year period in equal installments. The

Tennessee Fund office will provide the appropriate

agreements to complete the gift. Benefits for these

gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Life Income GiftsCharitable remainder trusts can provide current tax

advantages while providing the donor with income for

a designated period of time or life. They provide the

Athletic Department with an endowed scholarship or

operating fund gift upon the completion of the trust

or donor’s death. You also are encouraged to consult

your tax advisor. Benefits for these gifts must be

evaluated on an individual case basis.

Tax Information

Disclaimer: The following 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

Tennessee Fund.

Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code

(IRC), the amount of a contribution that is deductible for

federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the

amount contributed over the value of any goods or services

provided to the donor by the University. The Athletic

Department will notify you as to the value of any such items.

Under current IRC provisions, no more than 80 percent 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. If you

choose to waive all applicable benefits, you must sign a written

waiver at the time you make your Tennessee Fund donation.

“Playing By The Rules”

NCAA Compliance

The athletic programs of this University are governed

by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate

Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the Southeastern

Conference (“SEC”). Current NCAA regulations

require that, if you, as a donor to the University of

Tennessee athletic program or any person directly

or indirectly related or affiliated with you, violate

any of the rules and regulations of the NCAA or SEC,

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 SEC or the University, all future benefits and

privileges will be canceled and/or forfeited by

the University.

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Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax-deductible?A: Yes, the Internal Revenue Service allows a full

deduction on contributions where there is no tangible

or intangible benefit to the donor. Otherwise an

80% deduction is allowed when the benefit is

received. Contact your financial advisor for

detailed information.

Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used?A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for

student-athlete scholarship costs, facility upkeep,

and general operating budget needs. With over 500

student-athletes on campus, the role the Tennessee

Fund plays is critical in the success of the program.

Q: How many members are there in the Tennessee Fund?A: There are over 11,500 active Tennessee

Fund members.

Q: Who can join the Tennessee Fund?A: All Tennessee fans are encouraged to join the

Tennessee Fund. You do not have to be a former

student-athlete or alum of The University of

Tennessee to join.

Q: Does my Tennessee Fund donation qualify me for both football and basketball season tickets?The cumulative annual donation qualifies you for

season tickets to both football and men’s/women’s

basketball. The gift amount corresponds to seating

locations that each donor is eligible for based upon

giving level and availability.

Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking

passes created the need for a fair system to be

established in which these benefits could be

distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was

created in part, to help address the needs of

our growing donor base. The donor priority

point system allows us to track support and

award benefits as a way to say thank you for

the support. The athletic department is 100% self-

funded without financial support from tax or tuition

derived dollars.

Q: How are season tickets assigned or how can I improve my current season tickets?A: Once a donor has established season ticket

priority, this individual must then maintain the

same giving level or higher on an annual basis to

retain their season ticket location. If a ticket holder

wishes to improve a seating location they must be

an active Tennessee Fund donor and will be notified

of opportunities to do so via their e-mail account. It

is very important that our donors keep their e-mail

addresses updated with our office so we can send

out the communication electronically that will allow

donors to review their seat opportunities using our

online virtual seat maps of Neyland Stadium and

Thompson-Boling Arena.

Q: I am a $1,000 donor with a Tennessee fund rank of 2800 and season tickets in section X2. My friend is a $2,500 donor with a Tennessee fund rank of 5000. She is purchasing season tickets for the first time. Who would have their ticket request reviewed first? If I wanted to move my tickets to sections R or W, would this be possible?A: Based on her higher annual giving level, your friend

would have her ticket request reviewed first. However,

if you chose to increase your annual giving level by

March 1, your request would be reviewed first because

of your higher point ranking. More than likely, we

could not change your tickets unless you increased

your giving level. Based on last year’s requirements,

the last person who received tickets in sections R or

W was a $2,500 annual donor.

Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered. What does this mean?A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986. Anyone

who was already purchasing season tickets at that

time was not required to make an annual Tennessee

Fund gift to retain these tickets. Beginning with the

2006 season, grandfathered season ticket holders

on the sidelines were given the opportunity to begin

making a donation at a reduced rate or move their

seating location to the end zones and have those

remain grandfathered. Grandfathered tickets still

remain in the upper and lower level endzones at

Neyland Stadium.

Q: Why does my friend not have to give as much as me, yet he has better seats than I do?A: This is a way in which the Tennessee Fund rewards

loyalty from its long-time donors. The demand for

the best seats in Neyland Stadium has increased

over time, thus the minimum donation for these seat

locations has also increased. If an individual entered

the Tennessee Fund and received the opportunity

to purchase a pair of tickets for a gift of $500, they

feasibly could now have priority for tickets that

would require a donation of $2,500 for a new person

entering the Tennessee Fund in 2013.

Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?A: The annual Tennessee Fund gift level you made

when you obtained your specific seat location is the

ongoing “baseline” to retain the same location. As

long as you continue to maintain the same annual gift,

you will maintain the priority to purchase your tickets.

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VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE

Each year over 250 active Tennessee Fund members volunteer their time and efforts

to serve as Volunteer Representatives in their communities. Vol Reps play a key role in

advancing Tennessee Athletics in the following ways:

• Communicating news and updates from the UT Athletic Department to others in

their community

• Helping to organize events in their area to bring Vol fans together throughout

the year

• Identifying potential new donors to the Tennessee Fund and reminding current

donors to renew their annual donation

By helping to promote UT Athletics, Vol Reps are able to develop relationships with UT

Athletic Department staff members, earn additional Tennessee Fund priority points

to improve their donor rank, and achieve various Vol Rep Rewards based upon the

amount of new money raised each year.

The Vol Rep system is divided into 13 districts by geographic region with each district

being led by a District Chair. These chairs serve as the main point of contact for Reps

in their area and help coordinate activities throughout the year .

VOL Rep Program

1 - Dyersburg

2 - Memphis

3 - Jackson

4 - Clarksville

5 - Nashville

6 - Columbia

7 - Cookeville

8 - Chattanooga

9 - Knoxville

10 - Tri-Cities

11 - E-Tennessee

12 - Atlanta

13 - At Large

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COMMIT TO EXCELLENCETo donate call 865.974.1218 or go online to tennesseefund.org

TENNESSEE FUND

Fax: 865.974.2847 | Email: [email protected] | utsports.com

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15016, Knoxville, TN 37901-5016

Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center, 1551 Lake Loudon Blvd,

Knoxville, TN 37996

Director of Softball Operations University of Tennessee

Lindsay Schutzler03-07

Current MLB Player New York Mets

R.A. Dickey93-96

Assistant General Manager New York Knicks

Allan Houston89-93

U.S. Congressman

Heath Shuler90-93

Current WNBA Player Los Angeles Sparks

Candace Parker04-08

Who will be the next great student-athlete whose life you will be supporting?

Future Student-Athlete

Documents

Tennessee Fund Guidebook 2013