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2019 MEMBERSHIP GUIDEB E L I E V E I N M E

Making a difference is something all of us would like the ability to do at some point in our lives. The opportunity to see that difference and how you have positivity impacted something can be even more challenging.

When you give to the Ohio Bobcat Club, you have that opportunity to make a difference and see, first-hand, the impact of your gift to a student-athlete. Your support enhances their educational opportunities, personal growth and athletic achievements. This, in turn, leads

to the growth, exposure and prestige of OHIO. All of this, because of gifts from individuals like yourself. Now that’s pretty cool.

Ohio Athletics is thankful for the support of all of its donors! We hope you’ll consider giving a gift and help support Ohio Athletics in its mission.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE JIM SCHAUS

Why is annual giving to the Ohio Bobcat Club so important? Gifts to the Ohio Bobcat Club are used to manage the most vital needs of our athletic programs and student-athletes. Growth of the annual level of support to the Ohio Bobcat Club, will allow the Athletics Department to make permanent, long-term improvements to areas such as staffing, recruiting, and academics, impacting our student-athletes for years to come.

THE MISSION OF OHIO ATHLETICS IS TO SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOP THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AS A PERSON, STUDENT AND ATHLETE. WHILE OPERATING WITH THE UTMOST INTEGRITY, ATHLETICS CONTRIBUTES TO THE UNIVERSITY BY ACHIEVING ATHLETICALLY AND ACADEMICALLY, GENERATING VISIBILITY, PROMOTING INSTITUTIONAL PRIDE, ENHANCING CAMPUS LIFE AND SERVING AS A CONNECTION WITH ALUMNI AND FANS.

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YOUTHANK 2018 GIVING STATS:

$3.1M OVERALL

$828,046 IN UNRESTRICTED

$2M IN CAPITAL PROJECTS

$200K TOWARDS SPORTS SPECIFIC FUNDS

OHIO SAAC HOSTED BOBCAT/BULLDOG INDOOR FIELD DAY WHERE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN

8 ACTIVITY STATIONS FACILITATED BY STUDENT-ATHLETES

‘ 17-‘18 PROGRAM SNAPSHOT NCAA ELIGIBILITY AND STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS

RECORDED HIGHEST

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bobcat Ohio Athletics seeks to be the premier athletics program in the MAC. To achieve this goal, the Bobcats will regularly win conference championships in a variety of sports, participate in NCAA postseason championships, win bowl games, and have sports teams nationally ranked. A winning tradition will increase the national reputation for Ohio Athletics and enhance the brand of Ohio University throughout the country!

It is imperative to invest additional resources into sports programs to better positon them for conference championships and national success. Keys to success are enhancing funding for team operating budgets and personnel needs.

OHIO AS THE PREMIER PROGRAM IN THE MAC

2019 GOALS

BUILDING YOUR BOBCAT MEMBERSHIP

THE 2019 CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING CHAMPIONS AT OHIO ATHLETICS WILL BE FOCUSED ON TWO ESSENTIAL GOALS:

Build Champions within the athletics program. Be the premier sports program in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and recognized nationally.

Build Champions within our student-athletes. Develop them individually as a person, student and athlete.

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YOUR BOBCAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVEL

Your soft- credit Per Seat Requirement (PSR) for Football and Men’s Basketball Season Tickets

Your philanthropic annual fund donation

Your donation to be eligible to park in desired football parking zones

IT MEANS A LOT TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE PLAYING THE SPORT I LOVE WITH GREAT TEAMMATES AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FROM THE SCHOOL

Jenni Santacaterina Geneva, IL | Biological Science

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OHIO BOBCAT CLUB BENEFITS CHART

Ohio Bobcat Club benefits are available for donations made directly to the Ohio Bobcat Club Annual Fund. Donations made to specific sports or capital projects generate priority points but do not qualify for benefits.

ACCESS TO SELECT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

RESERVED FOOTBALL PARKING SPOT IN GREEN LOT

INVITATION TO AD’S FOOTBALL PRE-GAME RECEPTION

TWO ALL-SPORT PASSES

VIP FOOTBALL PRE-GAME SIDELINE EXPERIENCE

ACCESS TO END ZONE CLUB (FOOTBALL)** 10 8 6 4 4 2 2

ACCESS TO ROHR ROOM (MEN’S BASKETBALL)**

MAC, BOWL & NCAA POST SEASON TICKET PRIORITY MAX 8 MAX 8 MAX 6 MAX 6 MAX 6 MAX 4 MAX 4 MAX 4

ELIGIBLE FOR BASKETBALL SEASON PARKING PASS** YELLOW LOT YELLOW LOT YELLOW LOT PURPLE LOT PURPLE LOT PURPLE LOT BLUE LOT BLUE LOT RED LOT

ELIGIBLE FOR FOOTBALL SEASON PARKING PASS** GREEN VIP GREEN VIP GREEN VIP GREEN LOT GREEN LOT GREEN LOT ORANGE VIP ORANGE LOT BLUE LOT BLUE LOT

ACCESS TO HOSPITALITY VILLAGE (FOOTBALL)

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BOBCAT CLUB STORE 10% DISCOUNT*

10% DISCOUNT AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS^^

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^ 10% off total purchase of regular priced clothing and gift merchandise at Follett store in Uptown

Athens and at Ohio Bobcats games only. Not available on-line. Must present Membership card^^Valid at participating restaurants, must present card to redeem discount.

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PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS*TOWER CLUB | $250 PER-SEAT

REQUIREMENTThe Tower Club is an exclusive seating area at Peden Stadium. A few of the amenities in this premium seating area are climate controlled environment, private elevators, restrooms, concessions, covered seating in some areas and the opportunity to purchase beer and wine.

PHILLIPS CLUB | $75 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENT

The first four rows on the Tower side of Peden Stadium are reserved for the most dedicated and noisy Bobcat faithful. Just inches behind the visiting team, you will feel like you are in the action!

CHAMPIONS CLUB | $50 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENT

The Champions Club consists of 500 seats in Peden Stadium, located right at the 50 yard line. Plastic chairbacks have been installed in this section for added fan comfort.

MIDFIELD RESERVED | $25 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENT

Experience the action from some of the best sightlines in Peden Stadium. These bleacher seats are located in between the 30 yard lines on the press box side.

(per seat requirements are now included in your season ticket)

YOUR ANNUAL PER-SEAT CONTRIBUTION COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR ANNUAL BOBCAT

CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVEL.

* Due to the changes in the tax code, Per-Seat Requirement (PSR) payments for premium seating purchases are no longer tax deductible. PSRs are now part of the season ticket cost and need to be paid to the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office. Benefits will be awarded based on a combination of the PSR total and charitable donation made to the Ohio Bobcat Club. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.

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FOOTBALLDONOR PARKINGAll Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Bobcat Fan Level and above are eligible for a Football Season Parking Pass with the purchase of season tickets, subject to availability. See the map for parking options.

PEPSI TAILGREAT PARKIf tailgating is your preference on game-days, then the Pepsi TailGreat Park is for you! All donor season parking passes gain you access. The lot is first-come first-served.

NEW THIS SEASON, the Ohio Bobcat Club Tailgreat Season Parking Pass. The only pass that allows you a RESERVED spot in Pepsi TailGreat Park. You can secure your Ohio Bobcat Club TailGreat season parking pass by making a new or additional donation of $400. Passes are limited, so don’t wait, get your’s today! Call OBC to reserve your spot at (740) 593-1176*PSR’s will not count towards Pepsi TailGreat Park Season Parking Passes.Only new or and additional donation of $400 will get you this exclusive season parking pass.

ADDITIONAL PARKING PASSESOhio Bobcat Club members with six (6) or more season tickets are eligible for a second parking pass in the Blue lot. If you’re a donor at the Hall Of Fame level, you are eligible to request an additional parking pass in the Green lot. ALL parking pass requests are subject to availability. To request a parking pass, please call or email the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176 or bobcatclub@ohio.edu

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All donor season parking passes

All Donor Season Parking Passes and General Public: first-come, first-serve

Must be reserved IN ADVANCE of gameday

Limited RV Parking is available at the Convo for Ohio Bobcat Club Members at the Captain level or higher. Contact the Ohio Bobcat Club at 740-593-1176 for more details.

Additional parking is available at The Ridges on a first-come, first-serve bases. Fans should contact Ohio Parking Services at 740-593-1917 to reserve a space.

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hospitality FOOTBALL PREGAME PARTY AT OHIO BOBCAT CLUB HOSPITALITY VILLAGE – ALL MEMBERS! All Ohio Bobcat Club Members are invited to join other fans and donors at the Hospitality Village on gameday. Food, soft drinks and beer are available for purchase (cash only). It is THE place to be before any Bobcat Football game. Open three hours prior to kickoff every game day; stop in on your way to Peden!

OBC END ZONE CLUBAn exclusive to Ohio Bobcat Club Captain Members and above (minimum $900/year donation). This Club will be located in the Sook Academic Center Terrace Level and will include a cash bar with various beer and wine selections, complimentary snacks, televisions broadcasting college football action from around the country, and a viewing terrace that overlooks the playing field. The Club will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and remain open throughout the duration of the game.

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PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS*BOBCAT BLACK | $1000/$750 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENTBobcat Black seats offer the best experience in the Mid-American Conference, hands down. Located courtside in the Convo, ticket holders in this area get exclusive parking, popcorn & drink service, coach chalk-talks and the best seats around.

PLATINUM | $225 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENTPlatinum seats are located in sections 1-4 of the Convo and span the entire sideline behind the team benches and scorer’s table. Sit close to the action and take in the sounds of the game.

GOLD | $100 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENTSections 101-104 provide a great view of the game, easy access and a quick tunnel into the Rohr Room. Sit in comfort with other Ohio Bobcat Club members and cheer on the Bobcats!

SILVER | $50 PER-SEAT REQUIREMENTSections 105-110 and 115-120 within the lower bowl of the Convo are great seats to take in all the action.

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP LEVEL.

* Due to the changes in the tax code, Per-Seat Requirement (PSR) payments for premium seating purchases are no longer tax deductible. PSRs are now part of the season ticket cost and need to be paid to the Ohio Athletics Ticket Office. Benefits will be awarded based on a combination of the PSR total and charitable donation made to the Ohio Bobcat Club. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.

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DONOR PARKINGAny Ohio Bobcat Club member at the Teammate level or higher is eligible for a Men’s Basketball Season Parking Pass with the purchase of season tickets, subject to availability. See the map for parking options.

ADDITIONAL PARKING PASSESNeed a second parking pass? Ohio Bobcat Club members with six (6) or more season tickets are eligible for a second parking pass in the Red lot, upon request, subject to availability. To request a second pass, please email or call the Ohio Bobcat Club at (740) 593-1176 or bobcatclub@ohio.edu.

DISABILITY PARKING

YELLOW LOTHall Of Fame Level & up

PURPLE LOTAll-Conference Level & up

BLUE LOTLetterwinner Level & up

RED LOTTeammate level & up

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BASKETBALLseating parkinggame dayOPTIONS

hospitalityTHE ROHR ROOM• Ohio Bobcat Club members at the Captain Level and above are welcome in the Rohr Room, the exclusive hospitality area for Men’s Basketball games.

• Beer and wine available for purchase, the Rohr Room is a great area to visit

during pre-game and halftime. Three big screen TVs broadcast the action from inside the Convo, as well as other national contests.

• A benefit of being a Rohr Room Pass holder is having access to the Chalk Talk Series with members of the men’s

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The softball team went 40-17 overall and 20-3 in Mid-American Conference play in route to clinching its first conference regular season championship since 1995. The No. 1-seeded Bobcats went a perfect 4-0 in the league tournament and clinched the program’s second MAC tournament title in the last five years with a 2-0 win over Northern Illinois in the championship game. As the MAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, Ohio advanced to the Knoxville Regional. The Bobcats earned the program’s first-ever regional win with a 4-0 victory over Monmouth, then advanced to the regional final with a 7-3 win over Monmouth. Senior pitcher Danielle Stiene was named the MAC Pitcher of the Year and was joined on the NFCA All-Mideast Region First Team by junior third baseman Alex Day. Redshirt junior outfielder Michaela Dorsey was named to the NFCA All-Mideast Region Third Team.

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Junior first baseman Rudy Rott of the baseball team was named the 2018 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, becoming the third Bobcat to ever receive the award.

The football team won nine games for the second year in a row and earned its second-straight bowl win with a 27-0 victory over San Diego State in the 2018 DXL Frisco Bowl. The Bobcats became the first Mid-American Conference team to record a shutout in a bowl game. Nine student-athletes earned All-Mid-American Conference recognition, with redshirt senior offensive lineman Joe Anderson, redshirt junior punter/kicker Michael Farkas, redshirt junior defensive back Javon Hagan, redshirt senior offensive lineman Joe Lowery, redshirt senior running back A.J. Ouellette and redshirt senior wide receiver Papi White all being named to the First Team.

The volleyball team qualified for the Mid-American Conference tournament for the 17th-year in a row.

The soccer team went 6-3-2 in Mid-American Conference play, allowing the Bobcats to clinch the No. 4 seed in the league tournament. Ohio earned a 2-1 win over No. 5-seeded Kent State in the quarterfinals, advancing the Bobcats to the conference semifinals for the first time since 2004.

Men’s cross country senior Josh Park won the 2018 Mid-American Conference Championship with a time of 24:08.8. He became the first individual MAC champion for Ohio since Josh Ritchie in 1996 and only the fourth since 1965.

Sophomore men’s golfer Zach Crawford earned his first collegiate victory, winning the Firestone Invitational by three strokes with a total score of 206 (-10) – the second-best three round total in program history.

The field hockey team dominated Ball State in the 2018 MAC Championship Quarterfinal, 4-0.

The men’s basketball team posted wins over three 2018 NCAA Tournament qualifiers at the Convo during non-conference play, beating Iona, Marshall and Radford.

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JIM SCHAUSDirector of Athletics

schaus@ohio.edu | 740-593-0982

PETE COLLINSAssistant Director of Development

collinsp1@ohio.edu | 740-593-1119

TRICIA PERRY Administrative Specialist

(740) 593-1176

KEN WINSTEADSenior Associate Athletics Directorwinstead@ohio.edu | 740-593-1999

SAMANTHA GODWIN Associate Director of Development waldros1@ohio.edu | 740-597-9026

The women’s basketball team went a perfect 11-0 during non-conference play and opened the season with 12-straight wins – the best start to a season in program history. Junior guard Amani Burke, sophomore forward Gabby Burris, senior guard Dominique Doseck, sophomore guard Cece Hooks and redshirt freshman forward Erica Johnson have all earned Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week honors.

The indoor track & field season is underway, and two school records have already been set. Senior Gaza Odunaiya broke her own school record in the weight throw at the YSU Invitational while junior Ashleigh Carr broke the school record in the 600-meter run at the Marshall Opener.The women’s golf team

competed in five meets during the fall and will be led by four seniors during the spring season – Emily Hughes, Chloe McKinzie, Nicole Smiley and Hannah Travis.

The wrestling team is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the program in 2018-19. The Bobcats defeated Mid-American Conference rival Kent State in the annual Grudge Match between the programs. Five student-athletes were named to the first of four 20181-19 NCAA Coaches’ Panel Rankings – redshirt junior Shakur Laney, redshirt junior Zac Carson, senior Cameron Kelly, redshirt sophomore Mario Guillen and redshirt senior Zack Parker.

The women’s cross country team earned three second-place finishes during the fall and competed in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet.

The swimming & diving team has recorded dual meet wins over Marshall, Toledo, Duquesne, Xavier and Youngstown State under the leadership of first-year head coach Mason Norman. Junior Emilia Lahtinen broke the school record in the 200-yard breaststroke, and numerous other Bobcats have set personal bests throughout the season. Sophomore Hannah Schlegel earned MAC Co-Swimmer of the Week honors while redshirt junior Olivia Dillon garnered MAC Diver of the Week recognition.

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CHOOSE YOURDONATION LEVEL

HALL OF FAME$6,000–12,499

PLAYER OF THE YEAR$3,750–5,999

ALL-AMERICAN$2,250-3,749

ALL-CONFERENCE$1,750-2,249

CAPTAIN$900-1,749

LETTERWINNER$400-899

WALK-ON$175-399

BOBCAT FAN$100-174

BOBCAT LEGEND$12,500–19,999BOBCAT CHAMPION$20,000+

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