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LETTER FROM DR LISA CAMPOSVice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Thank you for your support, commitment, and interest in Lumberjack Athletics and Northern Arizona University. Membership to the Lumberjack Athletic Association (LAA), which provides academic and athletic support for our student-athletes, is vital to our continued success. Joining the Lumberjack Athletic Association directly benefits our student-athletes. Your help is essential to supporting our student-athletes who constantly strive for success in school, community work, and their athletic careers. This year, our student-athletes earned a cumulative 3.16 GPA and have been leaders in the community by serving more than 4,200 hours of community service. In addition, four of our teams have won Big Sky and Western Academic Conference (WAC) Championships. Your continued support has made these achievements possible, enabling our athletic program to reach new heights. We have accomplished great things together, but still have a lot of work to do to strengthen the athletic and academic legacy of Northern Arizona University. Our coaches, student-athletes, and staff understand that we must stay focused and work hard to be competitive. We rely on our donors to the Lumberjack Athletic Association to help support these efforts. With all of us working together, our legacy, laced with tradition and success, will continue for many years to come.

Go Jacks!

SUPPORTING student-athletes makes for a rewarding game day experience.

02 ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

03 COMMUNITY

04 THE VALUE OF GIVING

05 YOUR INVESTMENT

07 FOOTBALL

08 BASKETBALL

09 JOIN THE CLUB

10 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

11 DETAILS

12 SUPPORT

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3.77Women’s Tennis has the highest cumulative GPA in recorded history at 3.77

2.94Football has the highest cumulative GPA in recorded history for their program at a 2.94

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

During the 2013-14 season, the Lumberjacks were as successful in the classroom as they were in competition. The Northern Arizona University swimming and diving team recently received the Scholar All-American Team award by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America for posting a team GPA of 3.36 during the 2013 fall semester, and 58% of our student-athletes were recipients of the Golden Eagle Award, a recognition given to student-athletes who earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

83%NAU Athletics posted a school-best 83 percent graduation rate, the highest among the three Arizona state universities and the best in the Big Sky Conference

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3.163.16 is the highest cumulative GPA since fall 2009

9898 Student-athletes have above 3.5 GPA

198198 NAU student-athletes posted a 3.0 GPA or higher

COMMUNITY

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4,200Student-athletes completed more than 4,200 hours of community service last year.

“My scholarship has given me the opportunity to play the sport I love and obtain an education at a Division I university. It is a privilege to represent NAU as a student-athlete and give back to the community.”

- Janae Vander Ploeg, Women’s Volleyball

THE VALUE OF GIVING

213 / $94,513

2012-2013

2013-2014 IN THE TOP 3

IN THE TOP 3

12 teams

9 teams

300 / $171,365

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MEMBERS / SCHOLARSHIP GIFT TOTAL CONFERENCE FINISHESANNUAL TUITION RATES (2004 – 2014)

IN-STATE / OUT-OF-STATE

$4,5

46$1

3,48

6

$4,0

73$1

2,59

3

$5,4

50$1

6,54

8

$7,3

64$1

8,26

2

$8,4

53$2

0,80

8

$4,3

93$1

3,02

3

$3,5

30$1

2,05

0

$4,8

44$1

4,67

8

$6,6

32$1

7,85

8

$8,0

08$2

0,36

4

$9,1

20$2

1,64

0

*Tuition rates are set by the Arizona Board of Regents in the spring for the following academic year. Books, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student and are not included above.

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

1 9Amanda Frost earns

Mid-Major All-Americanhonors

Nine Soccer players earn All-Big Sky Honors

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Cross Country places 2nd at the National Championships

Women’s Track and Field wins back-to-back

Big Sky Championships

Men’s Track and Field wins six consecutive

Big Sky Championships

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Swimming and Diving wins its first-ever

WAC Championship

Football finishes the season ranked 15th in the nation,

clinching an FCS playoff berthWomen’s Tennis finishes

2nd in the Big Sky Conference

Men’s Basketball finishes 2nd in the Big Sky Conference

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6Men’s Track and Field wins six consecutive

Big Sky Championships

YOUR INVESTMENT IN NAU ATHLETICS

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SEATS ALLOWED

$100 1-2

$200 3-4

$500 1-4

$1,000 5-8

$2,500 up to 20

SEATING CHART

Season ticket seat prices are not included in your donation and are an additional cost.

There is a $6,000 minimum requirement to reserve a suite. $2,500 is considered a donation.*

Please designate your gift to annual scholarship or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location. *As allowed by IRS regulations, donations involving premium

seating benefits are 80% tax deductible.

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PARKING MAP

VIP parking (VIP) Please note that university policy and lots are subject to change due to construction and other reasons.

Tailgate parking (TG) Parking for tailgating is an additional $100 per space and is not included in your donation.

A and C Passes See page 10 for details on which membership levels qualify.

PLEASE NOTE: membership in the LAA is required for tailgating privileges.

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LAA members receive priority seating for men’s and women’s basketball season tickets. The seating charts for the Walkup Skydome reflect the membership levels donors must attain to sit in specific sections. All LAA season ticket holders will retain their current seat locations provided that all LAA deadlines are met. New season tickets will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

*Subject to availability, you need to designate your gift to annual scholarships or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location. Season ticket prices are not included in your donation and are at an additional cost.

BASKETBALL

PARKING MAP

VIP parking (VIP) Please note that university policy and lots are subject to change due to construction and other reasons.

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MINIMUM DONATION REQUIRED

SEATS ALLOWED

COURTSIDE SEATS ALLOWED

$100 1-2 -

$200 3-4 -

$500 3-4 1-2*

$1,000 5-8 3-4*

$2,500 up to 20 up to 8*

“I am grateful for the opportunity to play the sport I love at NAU on scholarship. Without the generosity of the LAA I would not have been able to afford college.”

- Quinton Upshur, Men’s Basketball

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JOIN THE CLUB

JOIN USWhen you join the Lumberjack Athletic Association, you’re joining an elite community of donors who believe in the value of education and the importance of giving back.

NAU SPONSORS 15 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Men’s NCAA Division I SportsBasketballCross CountryFootball (FCS)

TennisOutdoor Track and FieldIndoor Track and Field

Women’s NCAA Division I SportsBasketballCross CountryGolfIndoor Track and FieldOutdoor Track and Field

SoccerSwimming and DivingTennisVolleyball

THE SPIRIT OF THE LUMBERJACKOUR CREED

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS LOUIE AXER BLUE COAT LUMBERJACK TOWN JACK PRESIDENT REGENT SCHOLARSHIP

CONTRIBUTION $100-$249 $250-$499 $500-$999 $1,000-$2,499 $2,500-$4,999 $5,000-$9,999 $10,000-$14,999 $15,000+

FUNDING NEEDS

Provides Books for a Student-Athlete

Provides Tuition and Fees for a Student-Athlete

Provides Room and Board for a Student-Athlete

Provide a Full Student-Athlete Scholarship (Books, Tuition and Fees, Room and Board)

PRIVILEGES/BENEFITS

Charitable Donation

Recognition in Game Programs

Weekly E-mail

Quarterly Newsletter

LAA Decal

Invitations to Special Events

LAA Gift

Membership Card with Discounts

Men's Basketball Ticket Priority

Football Ticket Priority

Football Parking Priorities Lot C Lot C Lot A Lot A VIP VIP VIP VIP

Basketball Parking Priorities Lot A Lot A VIP VIP VIP VIP

Monthly Prize Drawing

LAA Reception Pass(es) 1 2 2 3 3

Football Sideline Pass(es) 1 2 3 4 5

Personalized Parking

Invitation to AD Suite 1 1 2 2

Sports Passes 2 4 8 12

Selected NAU Football Charter Trip(s) 1 2 2

*As allowed by IRS regulations, donations involving premium seating benefits are 80% tax deductible. Benefits reflect a donor’s total LAA contribution tabulated from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

CANCELLATION POLICY

Relinquishing your Lumberjack Athletic Association membership automatically cancels all football and/or basketball season tickets in LAA reserved seating areas. Priority is assigned based in part on continual years as an LAA supporter, cannot be re-established after cancellation, and is not transferable. Monies received are non-refundable.

The Lumberjack Athletic Association is a fundraising organization operated in conjunction with the NAU Foundation, which operates under the IRS non-profit code 501(C)(3) status and is the official booster club of Northern Arizona University Athletics. Its objectives are to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships, promote public awareness and attendance at games, and generate enthusiasm and community support for intercollegiate athletics.

CONTACT US

If you would like to talk to us about joining the Lumberjack Athletic Association, please contact:

Ryan Weigand | Director of Development, Northern Arizona University Athletics

Ryan.Weigand@nau.edu928-523-7805

Department of AthleticsPO Box 15400 | Flagstaff, AZ 86011

KNOW THE RULES

Remember, once you contribute to Northern Arizona University athletics—or any intercollegiate athletic program—you are permanently considered an official booster, or “representative of athletic interests,” by the NCAA. Therefore, you are prohibited from providing ANY improper benefits or privileges to student-athletes. You are also not allowed to participate in any type of recruiting activities. We are extremely appreciative of your passion and support of our athletic programs and encourage you to always ask before you act! You may contact the NAU Compliance Office at 928-523-5353.

DETAILS

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LUMBERJACK SPIRIT

SUPPORT

Choose from 3 easy ways to join the LAA and support student-athlete scholarships:

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ONLINEVisit nau.edu/givetoathletics

PHONECall 928-523-7805

MAILComplete/return attached form

MISSION

Successfully develop and maintain quality relationships with friends and family of Northern Arizona University Athletics, which in turn will enrich the student-athlete experience through scholarships, academic support, and community involvement.

NORTHERN ARIZONA PRIDE

STEP 4 Payment Allocation

Scholarship (choose one)

General, or Designate sport(s)

and amount to each

UNRESTRICTED (Please use my money where it is needed most.)

Restricted for*

(Designate sport)*Remember, you need to designate your annual gift to scholarships or as unrestricted in order to retain your seat location or receive any other benefits.

*Solicitor (Internal use only)

STEP 3 Payment Payment

Total Pledge $

Amount Paid $

Balance Due $

Payment Method (choose one)

Invoice me (choose one) Monthly Quarterly Yearly Check made payable to “NAU Foundation”

Credit Card (choose one) Visa MC AmEx Discover

Credit Card can be charged (choose one) Monthly Quarterly One-Time(Note: if a box is not checked, the card will be charged the full amount of pledge)

Credit Card Number

Exp. Sec. Code (CVV/CVC)

Name on card (print)

Continue my current payroll deduction (NAU Faculty and Staff only)

New payroll deduction (NAU Faculty and Staff only)

I authorize a payroll deduction of $ per pay period

for pay period(s) beginning on

Employee I.D.#

Signature(Required for all payroll and credit card payments)

Join the Lumberjack Athletic AssociationMake a Winning Investment in NAU Athletics

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

THE SPIRIT OF THE LUMBERJACK BEGINS WITH YOU!

STEP 1 Contact Information

New Member Renewal Past Member

Name

Spouse’s Name (if applicable)

Business Name

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Is this address home or business?

E-mail

Phone

Alt Phone

NAU Alum? Yes No

Which college(s) Year(s)

NAU Letterwinner? Yes No

Sport(s) Year(s)

Name to be listed in program

STEP 2 Membership Level

Scholarship ($15,000+)

Regent ($10,000 – $14,999)

President ($5,000 – $9,999)

Town Jack ($2,500 – $4,999)

Lumberjack ($1,000 – $2,499)

Blue Coat ($500 – $999)

Axer ($250 – $499)

Louie ($100 – $249)

No benefits option (I choose to decline all member benefits in order to receive 100% tax deduction.)

NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution/UM_04.14