The Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award
Oklahoma City University 60 National Championships
SOFTBALL 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1988, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2012, 2014. 2015 WOMEN’S GOLF 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014 MEN’S BASKETBALL 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2007, 2008 MEN’S GOLF 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013 BASEBALL 2005 WOMEN’S WRESTLING 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 CHEERLEADING & POM 2011(2), 2012 (2), 2013 (3), 2014 (2). 2015 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 2013, 2014. 2015 MEN’S TENNIS 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
he Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award for Sports T Excellence was created in honor of the many contributions these two great coaches made to sports
in Oklahoma. The award recognizes individuals who, like Coach Lemons and Coach Hansen, have significantly contributed to the growth of sports in our state. Past award recipients include Mayor Ron Norick, Clay Bennett, Lee Allan Smith, Dr. William Grana, Stanley Draper Jr., Bob Funk, Barry Switzer, Mayor Mick Cornett, Bobby Murcer, Bart Conner, Bill Self, Tom McDaniel, Sherri Coale, Mike Knopp, Sam Presti, Joe Castiglione and last year’s recipient, Billy Tubbs.
Sports Spectacular DINNER AND AUCTION
Honoring SCOTT VERPLANK 6 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $100
Verplank knows the health challenges first hand, having been diagnosed at the age of 9 when his mother found him lapsed in a diabetic coma. With his family’s incredible support, as well as his drive and commitment, he has been extremely successful on the PGA Tour. He has also been able to lead a very fulfilling life at home, as a husband and father. The Verplanks have four children – Scottie, Hannah, Emma and Heidi Ann. Scottie has been a four-year member of the Oklahoma City University men’s golf program.
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Purchase tickets online at okcu.edu/SportsSpectacular For more information contact: Jim Abbott • (405) 208-5301 •
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[email protected] IRS guidelines suggest that $4,700 of a Title Sponsor Table, $2,200 of a Presenting Sponsor table, $700 of an Underwriter Sponsor table, $450 of a Table Sponsor and $62.50 of a single reservation may be considered a charitable contribution since the “fair” market value of benefits received for each participant is $37.50.
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TABLE SPONSOR Table of eight people and inclusion in the auction program. $750
r Presenting Sponsor - $2,500
UNDERWRITER SPONSOR Table of eight people, preferred seating, table wine and inclusion in the auction program. $1,000
In 1985, he became the first amateur in 29 years to win a PGA Tour event, defeating Jim Thorpe in a playoff at the Western Open. He is originally from Dallas, where he was a regular at Brookhaven Country Club. Off the course, Verplank and his wife Kim have created the Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation. The goal of the foundation is to provide young people challenged with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) the financial ability to pursue a college education.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR (limited availability) Table of eight people, inclusion in all event marketing, preferred seating near the dais, table wine, logo inclusion in the auction program and special recognition at the event. $2,500
The 1983 season saw Verplank tie for second at the NCAA Championship, while helping the Cowboys capture the fifth of their 10 national titles. Verplank graduated from Oklahoma State in 1986 with a degree in organizational administration.
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TITLE SPONSOR – (limited availability) Inclusion in all event marketing, elite seating near the dais, table wine, logo inclusion in the event program and special recognition at the event. $5,000
r Title Sponsor - $5,000
Sponsorships and tickets for the Sports Spectacular are partially tax deductible.
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At Oklahoma State, Verplank was a four-time all-American and 1986 Big Eight athlete of the year after winning the NCAA individual championship. Verplank earned first-team all-America honors in 1984, 1985 and 1986 after being named a second-team selection in 1983. In addition to winning the U.S. Amateur in 1984, he claimed NCAA medalist honors in 1986 and was a member of the U.S. Walker Cup team in 1985. Additionally, he was the recipient of the Fred Haskins Award in 1986 plus the Silver Anniversary Award in 2010. The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes six distinguished individuals annually on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their college athletics careers.
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A member of the 2002 and 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup squads, Verplank also represented the United States at the Presidents Cup in 2005 and 2007.
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The OCU Sports Spectacular is always a night to remember. The event includes a wonderful dinner, entertainment, silent and live auction and more. Proceeds from the Sports Spectacular benefit all OCU Athletic teams, the Paul Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Abe Lemons Endowed Athletic Scholarship.
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Verplank is a 30-year veteran of the PGA Tour. During his career, he has logged five victories, 94 top-10 finishes and has made 418 cuts in 644 starts. Verplank has been honored as the 1998 PGA comeback player of the year and with the 2002 Ben Hogan Award. The Hogan Award is given by the Golf Writers Association of America to an individual who has continued to be active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness. He has amassed $27.5 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour.
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Scott Verplank has enjoyed an outstanding career in the game of golf and earned the distinction as one of the most successful amateur and professional golfers ever. He is one of 14 individuals who have won both the U.S. Amateur and the collegiate individual championship.
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2016 Honoree
Please RSVP by March 31, 2016
r I will be unable to attend, but enclosed please find my donation to benefit the OCU Athletic Department.
Scott Verplank