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The annual membership guideboook to the Tennessee Fund, fundraising airm of the athletic department
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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
Table of Contents
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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
Advancement Specialist
Ryan Thompson
Associate Director for Development
Dan Carlson
Director of Internal Operations
Greg Hulen
Associate AD for Development
Adam Wilgus
Associate Director for Development
Scott Carter
Assistant AD for Development
Megan Kain
Director of Annual Giving
Erica Wilson
Assistant Director for Development
Rebecca Clowers
Advancement Specialist
Suzie Miller
Manager of Athletic Gift Records
Chris Fuller
Senior Associate AD for Development & External Operations
Lucas Moss
Assistant Director for Development
“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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Devrin Young
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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
All others in category 4
Bronze Victor(East Club, West Club, Tn Terrace - 2 seats)
Rank 1-3,500 4
All others in category 2
MountaineerRank 1-2,500 4
All others in category 2*
TrailblazerRank 1-1,000 2
All others in category 2*
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Junior Rock Hill, S.C.WR
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
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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 Season
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Jarnell Stokes
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
25Tennesseefund.org
Sophomore Memphis, TNF
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.
Caroline Brown
DeeDee Harrison
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Senior Nashville, TN
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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.
How to Donate (cont)
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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.
FAQ’s
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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
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