TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF… NAME__________________________________________________________ SPOUSE’S NAME_______________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________ STATE________ ZIP___________ PHONE # (including area code)________________________________ EMAIL__________________________________________________________ ( ( ( (
) Rosary Hill/Daemen Alum, Class of ______________ ) Former Rosary Hill/Daemen student-athlete ) Parent of a Daemen student-athlete ) Friend of a Daemen student-athlete
Spouse ( ( ( (
) Rosary Hill/Daemen Alum, Class of ______________ ) Former Rosary Hill/Daemen student-athlete ) Parent of a Daemen student-athlete ) Friend of a Daemen student-athlete
BUSINESS NAME_______________________________________________ POSITION______________________________________________________ DOES YOUR BUSINESS OFFER MATCHING GIFTS?_____________
NCAA RULES & REGULATIONS Daemen College is committed to adhering to the rules and regulations established by the NCAA and exercising “institutional control”. This responsibility extends outside the Department of Athletics to the college community and beyond. As a donor (also known as a “booster”), you are considered to be a representative of the College’s athletic interests. Once you become a member of the Wildcat Club or contribute to any fund supporting Daemen Athletics for any amount, you retain this identity forever. If you have any questions related to NCAA rules and how they apply to you, please contact the Compliance Office at (716) 839-8508. Thank you for helping us protect the eligibility and well-being of our studentathletes.
Wildcat Club Daemen College Athletics 4380 Main St. Amherst, NY 14226
I am
THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB OF DAEMEN COLLEGE
DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF DAEMEN’S 14 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAMS
WHAT IS THE WILDCAT CLUB?
WHY JOIN?
The Wildcat Club is the primary fundraising organization which provides financial support to each of Daemen College's intercollegiate athletic programs, allowing individuals to have a direct impact on the success of our teams and the Athletic Department as a whole.
The support we receive from loyal alumni and friends is essential to the success of our teams. It also serves as a crucial influence on the stability of athletics at Daemen College. Continued and new support will enable Daemen to maintain its' athletic excellence, maintain and improve facilities, provide equipment and other essentials while also supplementing our overall athletic scholarship budget.
In coordination with its' Mission Statement, the Wildcat Club seeks to provide a rallying point for students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and the community, providing opportunities for members to build camaraderie amongst one another while supporting Daemen's growing stable of student-athletes and athletic programs. Wildcat Club members are active participants in enhancing the image and spirit of Daemen College Athletics. Members will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and provide leadership as Daemen moves ahead with its’ NCAA Division II membership initiative.
WHO CAN JOIN & WHERE DOES MY DONATION GO?
Membership is open to anyone and everyone who supports Daemen College Athletics and you have complete control over where your donation goes. You can pledge any amount that you’re comfortable with, be it $25, $100, $1,000, etc. EVERY DOLLAR GOES A LONG WAY! You may choose for your donation to be entered into the Wildcat Fund—this is the account we’ve set up for unrestricted athletics use, meaning your donation will be used as best suited according to the Director of Athletics. Or, you can also designate that your donation be put towards a specific team, allowing the head coach to decide how your donation is best used. The Wildcat Club provides alumni, friends, parents, businesses and organizations with an excellent opportunity to help underwrite various aspects of our present athletic program.
EXAMPLES OF EXPENSES THAT YOUR DONATIONS CONTRIBUTE TO... $140 - spikes for each track & field student-athlete annually $425 - outfit one volleyball student-athlete $700 - approximate cost for a twoday recruiting trip to New York City $1,050 - new uniforms for the men's and women's cross country teams $1,100 - one night's hotel stay for the men's basketball team $2,795 - two-day round trip by bus to Long Island $3,500 - one-year operating cost for wildcats.daemen.edu athletic website $11,955 - tuition, fees and books for a student-athlete for one semester $15,000 - approximate cost of all pre-season meals for all fall sport teams (soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WILDCAT CLUB AND THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP DAEMEN WIN, PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS WILLIAM MORRIS (716) 839-8375—OR—
[email protected] MY WILDCAT CLUB PLEDGE IS FOR: TEAM___________________________
$_______________
WILDCAT FUND Unrestricted Athletics
$_______________
MATCHING FUNDS
$_______________
TOTAL PLEDGED AMOUNT
$_______________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED TODAY
$_______________
Please make all checks payable to DAEMEN COLLEGE ATHLETICS - OR Charge my credit card _____ MasterCard
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ACCOUNT #____________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE_____________________________________________ CCV # (3 digit code on back)___________________________________ SIGNATURE____________________________________________________ Kindly complete form (front & back) and return to: Wildcat Club Department of Athletics Daemen College 4380 Main St. Amherst, NY 14226
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN ALSO DONATE ONLINE? Simply visit wildcats.daemen.edu and click on the DONATE NOW button in the middle of the page. It’s really that easy!