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2011MEMBERSHIP GUIDE{utsports.com} {utladyvols.com}

Each year the University of Tennessee is committed to maintaining its place among the list of top tier public institutions providing the highest quality education for students. We are very fortunate to have an institution where over 500 student-athletes are given the opportunity to earn a degree while competing for championships.

These opportunities wouldn’t exist if not for the generous support of over 13,500 donors that represent the Tennessee Fund. It is their commitment to excellence that provides the financial means to compete at the highest level while allowing the athletic department to give back to the campus each year. We are proud to be one of the few programs in the country that does not require financial assistance from the university, state government, or citizens’ tax dollars. Because of your generosity the campus will receive an average of $10 million in funding from the athletic department each year.

We thank you for your passion and support in making Tennessee athletics a special experience and we encourage you to continue to support Vol and Lady Vol programs.

Go Vols and Lady Vols!

WELCOME TO THE TENNESSEE FUND!

1 UTSPORTS.COM UTLADYVOLS.COM

Mike HamiltonDirector of Men’s Athletics

Joan CronanDirector of Women’s Athletics

2 TENNESSEEFUND 2011 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

Tuesday, March 1, 2011Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits including season tickets, away game tickets, rank, and parking.

Friday, April 29, 2011Season ticket renewal and away game ticket application deadline for 2011 football.

Friday, June 3, 2011Football parking application deadline.

Thursday, June 30, 2011Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for basketball benefits including season tickets, rank, and parking.

Season ticket renewal deadline for 2011-2012 Lady Vols Basketball

Friday, July 29, 2011Season ticket renewal deadline for 2011-2012 Vols Basketball.

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Annual Giving Levels and Benefits ................................................................7

Football Season Ticket Information ...............................................................8

Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Information ...............................................13

Women’s Basketball Season Ticket and Parking Information ....................14

Football Parking Information ........................................................................16

Men’s Basketball Parking Information ........................................................18

Priority Point System .....................................................................................20

Premium Seating ...........................................................................................22

How To Contribute (Methods of Support) ...................................................24

Tax Information ..............................................................................................27

Tennessee Fund Staff ....................................................................................30

Donor Calendar ..............................................................................................32

2011 Football Schedule ...................................................... Inside Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS


HOW IT WORKSThe University of Tennessee’s commitment to excellence in athletics has created an unprecedented demand for ticket and parking benefits. In order to fairly allocate those benefits, a system is in place to reward supporters of the program since it is their generosity that helps create champions and successful student-athletes who represent the university.

Those who support the athletic programs on campus through generous donations to the Tennessee Fund are given the opportunity to purchase athletic benefits each year. In the past, separate gifts to men’s athletics, women’s athletics, or academic programs on campus determined the benefits eligible for purchase. However, moving forward, one gift to the Tennessee Fund enables you to purchase season tickets to ALL men’s or women’s sporting events.

* Giving level and amount determines quantity and locations available for purchase.

* Academic donors with athletic benefits new to the Tennessee Fund prior to the 2010 season will maintain their season ticket and parking pass opportunity as long as those requirements are met for 2011.

2011 TENNESSEE FUND DONOR BENEFITS INCLUDE:• FootballSeasonTickets

• Men’sBasketballSeasonTickets

• Women’sBasketballSeasonTickets

• *SeasonParkingPasses–Football,Men’sBasketball,Women’sBasketball

• *AwayGameFootballTickets

• *SECChampionshipandBowl GameTickets

• *SECandNCAATournamentMen’s and Women’s Basketball Tickets

• Baseball,SoftballandSoccer Season Tickets

*Season ticket purchase and minimum giving level required.

NEW GUIDELINES FOR 2011


Big Orange Club Foothills Ridgerunner Plateau Trailblazer Mountaineer Bronze Silver Gold NDS

$50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $250,000 (over 10 years)

Benefits/Membership Levels

Invitation to Tennessee Fund Day and Big Orange Caravan Receptions

Vol and Lady Vol Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity

Vol and Lady Vol Basketball Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets)

Vol and Lady Vol SEC and NCAA Tournament Tickets (must purchase season tickets)

Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity

Football Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets)

Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity

Football and Basketball Program Guide

DONOR BENEFIT CHART

* The quantity and location of tickets and parking passes available for purchase is based on donor giving level and priority point ranking – see season ticket and parking information for details. Ticket and parking benefits are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

* Lady Vol Endowment Donors receive all of the above.

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS & BENEFITSEach Tennessee Fund member’s priority and ability to obtain various benefits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor rank as determined by the Tennessee Fund point system (see page 20 for information on the priority point system).


FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINES2011 Annual Contribution Guidelines* for NEW or ADDITIONAL Priority (Renewable) Season Football Tickets

Montana – Cincinnati – Buffalo - Georgia – LSU – South Carolina – MTSU - Vanderbilt*ThesegiftamountsdonotguaranteeseatsinNeylandStadium.TheymerelyaretoprovidenewTennesseeFunddonors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2010 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats and allow the donor to renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually. Seating locations are subject to change as needed due to renovations of NeylandStadium.Inaddition,thecostoftheseasonticketmayvaryonanannualbasis.

Upper Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline Tennessee Terrace see pg 23

EastSideline SectionCC $2,500

Section BB $ 1,500

Section AA $ 1,000

NorthEndZone SectionsXX1-ZZ15

Rows 1-2 $ 2,500

Rows 3-12 $ 500

Rows13-26(Chairbacks) $1,000

SouthEndZone SectionsGG-QQ

Rows 1-2 $ 2,500

Rows 3-15 $ 500

Rows 16+ $ 100

**The Tennessee Fund does not offer priority seating in Student Sections D-I, or DD-FF.

Lower Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline Sections U or T $ 5,000

Sections R, S, V, or W $ 2,500

EastSideline SectionC $5,000

Section B $ 2,500

Section A $ 1,000

NorthEndZone SectionsX1-Z15 $1,000

SouthEndZone SectionsJ-Q $1,000



Student Seating

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 1-2500 ............................................. 6 All others in category ............................ 4

Bronze Victor (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 2 seats) Rank 1-3500 ............................................. 4 All others in category ............................ 2

Mountaineer Rank 1-2500 ............................................. 4 All others in category ............................ 2*

Trailblazer Rank 1-1000 ............................................. 2 All others in category ............................ 2*

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YAWAY 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, thus varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Donors who qualify will place their order on their season ticket application but may be refunded if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply.

Away game ticket quantities are determined by giving category and assigned to a seat location according torank.Memberswithmultiple giving categories are able to order on multiple categories.


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*ifavailableticketsapersoncanpurchase is purely determined by their Tennessee Fund rank.Pleaserememberyourrankisdeterminedby points accrued from contributions made and consecutive years of giving (see page 20 for informationontheprioritypointsystem).Ifyouhave questions about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at 865-974-1218.

APPROXIMATE 2011 AWAY GAME TICKET AVAILABILITY UT * Florida 8,500 Alabama 9,500 Arkansas 8,000 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.


MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINESDue to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling Arena is usually unavailable.

2011 Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines* (per pair of seats)*These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in Thompson-Boling Arena. They merely are to provide new donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2010-2011 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats.

100 Level All Sections Sold Out

200 Level All Sections Sold Out

300 Level Sections 318-324 (sidecourtseats) $500minimum* All other sections $ 100 minimum*

- Seats that become available on the side court lower level 104,105,106, 120,121,122 require a $25,000 one time capital gift per seat payable over 5 years and a minimum Silver Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information.

* Subject to availability

Away Game TicketsRoad game basketball tickets are not available through the UT Athletic Ticket office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket office at the host school for more information. Southeastern Conference Tournament/NCAA TournamentThe 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 30 of each year and qualify for seating based upon their annual giving category and rank. You must purchase season tickets to qualify.


WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET GUIDELINESTennessee Fund members are given the opportunity to purchase Lady Vol season basketball tickets. Season tickets are assigned based on annual giving level and the priority point system. Those interested in improving their location can submit a request to the Tennessee Fund office. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance with the point system.

Seating & Donation AmountsSeason tickets in the 100 or 200 level for Lady Vol basketball 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 andsubjecttoavailability.PleasecalltheTennessee Fund office for specific availability.

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.

SEC Tournament/NCAA TournamentDonors to the Tennessee Fund also receive the opportunity to purchase post season tournament tickets. The number of post season tickets the Athletic Department receives is determined by the host site which makes it very difficult to predict if we can fulfill all requests. You must purchase season tickets to qualify. For more information contact the TennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.

Other Ticket PackagesTennessee Fund members with interest in theCoca-ColaSixPack,FamilyPlan,GroupTicketsorSingleGameticketsshouldcontacttheticketofficedirectlyat(865)656-1200.

Lady Vol Soccer, Softball, and VolleyballSoccer, softball, and volleyball season and individual game tickets can be purchased throughtheticketofficeat(865)656-1200.


General Admission(300, 310-314, 328-331A)

Season TIcket HolderDonation Required(100-112, 114-128, 130-131200, 209-231, lower 316-326)

Luxury Suites/Loge Seating

Reserved Individual(315A-315, upper 316-326, 327-327A)

UT Students withCurrent ID (129)

Family PlanNo Donation Required(113, 129)

ORDER TICKETS

ONLINE ATUTTIX.COM


Rocky (Skybox) Eligible for (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone and (1) in the 11th Street Garage (the cost of the parking is included in the skybox licensing fee)Nathan Dougherty Society Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes in the Orange Zone Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank*Gold Victor, Tennessee Terrace (6 or more seats) Eligible to purchase (3) parking passes (2) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank (1) Pass will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rank*Silver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) (ranked 1-5,000) Eligible to purchase (2) parking passes Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank*Silver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (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 ZoneEast Club or West Club (6 or more seats) Eligible for (2) parking passes (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank Eligible to purchase (1) additional parking pass (1) Pass will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rank

East Club or West Club (4 Seats) Eligible for (2) parking passes (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rankEast Club or West Club (2 Seats) Eligible for (1) parking pass (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rankBronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 1-4,000) Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Passes will be assigned within the Orange Zone according to donor rank

Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) (ranked 4,001-above) Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Passes will be assigned within the White Zone according to donor rankMountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, Foothills Eligible 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 handicap 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.

2011 FOOTBALL PARKING INFORMATION

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The University of Tennessee uses a “Zone” approach when assigning on-campus season parking passes for athletic events. Lots are grouped in either Orange, White, or Grey Zones. Donors giving at certain membership levels can guarantee themselves a parking spot in a certain zone. However, donor rank determines which particular lot within a zone will be assigned. Membership levels that do not have a guaranteed zone will be assigned strictly in donor rank order based on remaining availability. Parking is reassigned yearly. Please 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.


2011-12 MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING

2011-12 MEN’S BASKETBALL PARKING ZONESG10 *G5/30 G4 G3 G1 C8 CIRCLE PARK 30A 23D 5

GIVING LEVEL PARKING QUANTITYRocky, Nathan Dougherty Society, East Club 6+, (2) in Orange Zone, (1) in White ZoneWest Club 4+, Tennessee Terrace 6+, Gold Victor

East Club 4, West Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 4, Silver Victor (1) in Orange Zone, (1) in White Zone

East Club 2, Tennessee Terrace 2, Bronze Victor (1) in Orange Zone

Mountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner, Foothills (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

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*InordertoaccommodatethemostdonorsinG5/30,noaccountwillbeassignedmorethan(1)passinG5/30.

All men’s basketball parking, including handicap parking, is reassigned each year according to donor rank and donors must purchase season tickets to be eligible.


Mailing InformationSeason tickets are shipped separately from individual and away game tickets. They will NOTarriveinthesamepackage.Seasontickets are shipped by carrier service and requireastreetaddress.Pleaseconfirmyouraddress at the time you order your tickets, as it is not possible to change addresses once theticketsareprinted.Changeofaddressmust be submitted in writing to the Tennessee Fund office. A change of address form can be found on the utsports.com website.

Lost, Stolen or Destroyed TicketsTheUTADisNOTresponsibleforlost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If your tickets are lost you may purchase other tickets if they are available.

Handicapped SeatingThe University of Tennessee is proud to offer seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available on a season and individual game basis.PleasecontacttheUTAthleticTicketOfficeat(865)656-1200or(800)332-8657 for further information. Seating is limited so please make arrangements early.

Ticket PaymentPaymentmustbemadebycheck,VISA,MasterCardorDiscover.Checksshouldbemade payable to The University of Tennessee. Paymentmustbemadebyapplicantorspouse.Nosecond-partypaymentswillbeaccepted.Cashwillbeacceptedonlyfrom the person whose name appears on the application and an ID will be required.

Charge by Phone or OnlineOrders for available individual game tickets maybemadeusingVISA,MasterCardorDiscover. All orders received the week of the game will not be mailed, but held for pickup. Each order includes a service charge. ALL CREDITCARDSALESAREFINAL.Ifticketsare not picked up, no refunds will be made. Visit uttix.com for more information.

Ticket OfficeTheUTticketofficeislocatedattheNWCornerofThompson-BolingArenaonthecornerofPhillipFulmerWayandLakeLoudounBlvd.OfficehoursareMonday-Friday8:30a.m.–6:00p.m.Formoreinformationcontacttheticketofficeat1-800-332-VOLS(8657)or(865)656-1200.

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION 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: Pointsareallocatedasfollows: 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to theTennesseeFund*since1986 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/Endowmentfundssince1986 1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money raised by a Fund Drive Worker 5 pts. Awarded for each consecutive year of giving to the Tennessee Fund since 1986 10 pts. Awarded for UT Alumni (onetimeawardperaccount) 50 pts. Awarded for UT letterman (onetimeawardperaccount) 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 Club20 TENNESSEEFUND 2011 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

Academic supporters who previously received athletic benefits were converted to the Tennessee Fund in 2010. They were given a one-time pointawardforthosegiftsbasedonasimilarscale.Movingforward,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 pointtotalisrankednumber2andsoon.Consecutiveyearsofgivingpoints 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 assignmentsPost June 30 Ranking Used for Vol and Lady Vol basketball parking assignmentsPost November 1 Ranking UsedforSECChampionship/BowlGame assignmentsPost January 1 Ranking UsedforVolandLadyVolSEC/NCAA Tournament assignments

Q: How is the point system used?

A: The point system is used by the Tennessee Fundinthefollowingways:

Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and Improvements Using this system, the Tennessee Fund starts with the top annual giving category (NathanDoughertySociety)andreviewsallrequests 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 before a $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000. However, the ticket request for the $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000 would be reviewed prior to all other donors in the same annual giving category who had a Tennessee rank of 1001 or higher.

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, the request must be sent to the Tennessee Fund office or ticket office in writing. A form to complete this request is available online at utsports.com.Creditcardordersarechargedwhen the order is placed. Any orders that cannot be filled will be refunded.

Football and Basketball Parking Pass AssignmentsThe Tennessee Fund uses solely donor rank, as determined by the point system, to

assign football and men’s basketball parking passesfordonorsintheMountaineerannualgivingcategory($2,500-$4,999)andbelow.Tennessee Fund donors at the Bronze Victor level($5,000-$9,999)andhigherareassignedfootball 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 pages 16 and 19 for specific information onparking).

Away Football Games, SEC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket AssignmentsThe Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined by the point system, in two ways when managing the assignment of away footballgames,SECpostseasongames/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.


PremiumseatingattheUniversityof Tennessee is a great way to take a leadership role in support of the orange and white while receiving one of the best seatsinNeylandStadium,Thompson-BolingArena,andLindseyNelsonStadium.

Rocky Top Club (Sky Box Seating)For information regarding the availability of sky boxes, please contact the Tennessee Fundofficeat(865)974-1218.

Rocky Top Club Benefits

•FootballSeasonTicketPriority–16seats

•AwayGameandPost-SeasonTicketPriority

•FourFootballParkingPasses(3passes intheOrangeZoneand1passinthe WhiteZone)

•BasketballSeasonTicketPriority

•OptiontoPurchaseThreeBasketballParkingPasses

•FootballandBasketballProgram

East and West Club Seating in Neyland StadiumTheEastandWestClubofferVolunteerfans theopportunitytoenjoygamesatNeylandStadium 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 are 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 visit www.neylandclubseats.com.

Tennessee TerraceTennessee football fans have the opportunity to be a part of the new Tennessee Terrace seating which opened in 2010. Tennessee Terrace is located in the former west upper deckofNeylandStadium(SectionsRR-WW)and features new chairback 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 visit www.tennesseeterrace.com.

Tennessee Terrace Financial CommitmentOne Time Capital Gift Per Seat $2,000

Annual Gift Per Seat (includes tickets)$3,000 ($2,500 donation, $500 ticket & licensing)

Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge SeatsVol and Lady Vol Basketball fans can enjoy games this winter from one of our 32 luxury suitesor165Loge(club)seats.Foravailabilityofluxurysuitesand/orlogeseatspleasecontacttheTennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium MVP SeatsNewtoTennesseeBaseballfansistheopportunitytopurchaseMVPseatsbehindhomeplate.Chairbackseatingattachedto an interior club room allows Tennessee baseball fans to get close to the action. FortheavailabilityofMVPseatscontact theTennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.


UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PREMIUM SEATING OPTIONS

East and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge Seats


Tennessee Terrace Lindsey Nelson Stadium MVP Seats

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 utsports.com/tnfund.

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 account number then register using a valid e-mail address. All new Tennessee Fund members can register directly online.

Benefits of Visiting Your Account Online:

•ViewYourPriorityPoints

•ViewYourGivingHistory

•UpdateYourMailingAddress

•ViewYourCurrentSeatLocation

•ContributeOnline–Contributingonlineis secure, saves time and postage, and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has been received.

PledgeYou may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a specific level and then pay the pledge in installments,completingyourpledgebyMarch1.Statements will be sent periodically throughout theyearremindingyouoftheMarch1deadlineand the contribution balance remaining.

Cash DonationsCashorchecksarealwaysacceptable. Giftsareacknowledgedbyreceiptfrom The University of Tennessee and the Athletic Department.Makeallcheckspayableto The University of Tennessee.

Credit CardsThe Tennessee Fund and Athletic Ticket Office acceptVisa,MasterCardandDiscover.Itisimportant to list the name of the cardholder, the account number and the expiration date on the contribution form.

Bank DraftByjoiningtheVolCheck-offprogramyou may have your bank account drafted monthly. Pleaseinclude a voided check along with your

completed contribution form via the envelope enclosed. For more information on the Vol Check-offprogramcontacttheTennessee Fundofficeat(865)974-1218.

*Each year donors must re-submit 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. You 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 member-ship, your ability to use bank draft as a payment option will be stopped.

Matching GiftsManycompanieswillmatchyourgiftstoTheUniversityofTennessee.Pleaseconsultthebenefits office at your place of employment. You may be able to double or triple the value of your gift and benefits. Your initial gift and matching formmustbeinbyMarch1,butthematchinggift may be completed throughout the year.Manycompaniesarenotmatchinggiftsifthedonor receives any benefit as a result of the gift. PleasecheckwiththeTennesseeFundandthematching company to be sure that the matching

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE (METHODS OF SUPPORT)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:


For more information visit www.plannedgiving.tennessee.edu

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.

Become a Fund Drive WorkerThe Tennessee Fund is proud to have over 13,500 Volunteer Fans as members. Those members can help us broaden support for the Big Orange by participating in the Fund Drive Program.FundDriveworkershelpexpandmembership by informing the public about the Tennessee Fund and the numerous avenues of supporting Tennessee Athletics. If you would like information about the Fund Drive Team near you or how to become a Fund Drive worker please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865)974-1218.

Gifts of Real Property and SecuritiesGiftsofrealpropertyandsecuritiesare welcomed and may provide significant tax advantages. Appreciated stocks can be transferred electronically which, in many circumstances, can enable donors to realize significant capital gains tax savings while helping the Tennessee Fund provide essential scholarship support. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Estate GiftsGiftsthroughwillsandbequestscanprovideyou with benefits and the opportunity to sustain your family name through endowed scholarships with The University of Tennessee Athletic Department. Estate gifts can be made with a designated amount, a real asset, or a residualbequest.Consultyourattorney.TheTennessee Fund can provide the appropriate wording for inclusion in your planning. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

EndowmentsTo provide funding 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 andentitlesyoutomembershipintheNathanDougherty Society. These gifts can be made over a ten-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 GiftsCharitableremaindertrustscanprovidecurrenttax 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 InformationDisclaimer: 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.

UnderapplicableprovisionsoftheInternalRevenueCode(IRC),theamountofacontributionthatisdeductibleforfederal 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 suchitems.UndercurrentIRCprovisions,nomorethan 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 ComplianceThe athletic programs of this University are governed by therulesandregulationsoftheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(“NCAA”)andtheSoutheasternConference(“SEC”).CurrentNCAAregulationsrequirethat,ifyou,as a donor to the University of Tennessee athletic program or any person directly or indirectly related or affiliated with you, violateanyoftherulesandregulationsoftheNCAAorSEC,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 suchfindingbytheNCAA,theSECortheUniversity,allfuturebenefitsandprivilegeswillbecanceledand/orforfeited by the University.


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 thebenefitisreceived.Contactyourfinancialadvisor 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 13,500 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: What is the minimum gift required to get season football tickets?

A: Each year due to normal attrition approximately 2,000 tickets become available to meet the ticket requests of existing and newTennesseeFunddonors.InMay,once all ticket applications have been returned, the ticket office is able to assess how many tickets are available for new Tennessee Fund members. We then fill all orders starting at the highest annual giving category and moving downward. Last year anyone who made a giftofatleast$100byMarch1stwasgiventhe priority to purchase a pair of renewable season tickets.

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 system to be established in which these benefits could be distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was created in part, in response to this need. The donor priority 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: The Tennessee Fund begins with the highest annual giving category and ranks each donor in that category that has made a request to move their seats or is purchasing tickets for the first time. Requests from donors in the highest giving category will be reviewed first in rank order and this process will continue until requests from donors in all giving categories are reviewed. Any requests for seating changes must be made in writing and should be mailed with your ticket order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can also be found on utsports.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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 already was 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 havethoseremaingrandfathered.Grandfa-thered tickets still remain in the upper and lowerlevelendzonesatNeylandStadium.

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 NeylandStadiumhasincreasedovertime,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 2011.

Q: I have football or basketball season tickets, but would like to have my seats moved to a better location. Are my tickets automatically upgraded to better seats?

A:No.Onceyouobtainpriorityseasontickets, you have the ability to keep those seats each year you maintain your Tennessee Fund donation and continue to purchase the tickets. However, if you would like to change your seat location, please send in a ticket request in writing to the Tennessee Fund office or to the ticket office. Your request will be considered according to your annual fund level and then in rank order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can be found at utsports.com.

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.


Celebrating 25 Years


TENNESSEE FUND STAFF

Scott CarterDirector of Capital Support

Rebecca ClowersAdvancementSpecialist

Mikki AllenAssociate Director of Capital Support

Caylee CaseyAdministrativeSpecialist

Tina HaunAdvancementSpecialist

Morgan CyphersAssistant Director Annual Giving

Tammy HibbenAdministrativeSpecialist

Greg HulenAssistant Athletic Director - Development


Mark IngramAssociate Athletic Director - Development

Blake JohnsonAssociate Director Donor Services

Ryan ThompsonAssociate Director of Capital Support

Megan KainDirector of Annual Giving

Linda LewisAdvancement Specialist

Suzie MillerAdvancement Specialist

Andrea PiercyAssistant DirectorDevelopment

Adam WilgusAssistant DirectorAnnual Giving

Dara WorrellAssociate Athletic DirectorDevelopment

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AR January ................Fund Drive follow-ups in local communities Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour Pledge reminders/statements mailed Rank for SEC/NCAA Tournament ticket assignments February .............Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour and Fund Drive Report Sessions Fund Drive wrap-ups in local communities Final renewal mailing for 2011 March ..................Contribution deadline for football ticket renewals March 1 Rank for football parking and away game ticket assignments Fund Drive Ends April .....................Fund Drive Awards Ceremony Football Home/Away Ticket Application Mailing May ......................Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Spring Tour Football Ticket Application Deadline Football Parking Application Mailing and Deadline June ......................Tennessee Fund Donor Ticket Assignments Processed 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Ends on June 30th Contribution deadline for basketball ticket renewals – June 30 July .......................2011-2012 Fiscal Year Begins Basketball Ticket Application Mailing/Deadline Rank for basketball parkng August .................Football tickets/Parking passes mailed Basketball Parking Application Mailing September ..........Basketball Parking Application Deadline First renewal/mailing for 2012 October ...............Basketball tickets and parking mailed November ...........Fund Drive Kick-offs in local communities Second renewal mailing for 2011 Rank for SEC/Bowl game ticket assignments December ...........Year-end Gift Deadline


Sept. 3 MONTANA KNOXVILLESept. 10 CINCINNATI KNOXVILLESept. 17 at Florida Gainesville, FLSept. 24 BUFFALO KNOXVILLEOct. 8 GEORGIA KNOXVILLEOct. 15 LSU KNOXVILLEOct. 22 at Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Oct. 29 SOUTH CAROLINA KNOXVILLENov. 5 MTSU KNOXVILLE Nov. 12 at Arkansas Fayetteville, ARNov. 19 VANDERBILT KNOXVILLENov. 26 at Kentucky Lexington, KYDec. 3 SEC Championship Atlanta, GA

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The University of TennesseeTennessee Fund I Phone: (865) 974-1218 I Fax: (865) 974-2847 I Email: [email protected] I utsports.com I utladyvols.comMailing Address: P.O. Box 15016 I Knoxville, TN 37901 Shipping Address: Brenda Lawson Athletic Center I 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. I Knoxville, TN 37996

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