A Message from Bob Bragg...

The UVa-Wise Athletic News is an athletic development newsletter from the Office of Development and College Relations at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

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Athletic NEWS

UVa-Wise

Vol. 4, Issue IIFall 2015

“In order to continue the growth andsuccess of the lacrosse team atUVa-Wise, I depend on scholarship dollars to help me recruit quality student-athletes, especially those from other states. For my student-athletes, scholarship dollars mean that they deserve to play at the collegiate level; their parents see scholarships as a way for their child to graduate with a quality and affordable degree.” - Meghan Dennehy UVa-Wise Head Lacrosse Coach Mountain East Conference Coach of the Year - 2014-2015

Footballstat fundraiser

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Homecoming

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NCAAupdate

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Can you imagine? I arrived on campus just a few months ago to serve as Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations. I knew we had great traditions here, but I quickly learned that our fans are unmatched. With the help of our fans, we are now a member of NCAA Division II. Thank you all for helping us achieve this honor…and watch out! NCAA, we are here and ready to compete! I was a college athlete, a wrestler. Wrestling is a hard sport, with few fans, and few accolades, but it taught me that sacrifice and dedication can help you achieve

success beyond sports. With this experience, I fully appreciate the hard work of our student-athletes. In addition to their efforts in sports, our athletes are exceptional scholars, with 83 students earning distinction on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, 74 on the Dean’s List and 17 chosen as D2 Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award Winners. They are truly incomparable and we are so very proud of each of them. There will be many surprises this year. We will win some unexpected victories as we compete in the MEC conference. But we at UVa-Wise will not be surprised by these victories because we know our student-athletes are unequalled.

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Bob Bragg Vice Chancellor for Development & College Relations

The Highland Cavalier Club is an organization that aids and supports the athletic programs of the College and solicits funds for the furtherance of the entire athletics program. Individuals making a gift to UVa-Wise athletics are automatically members. The Highland Cavalier Club is a component of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Foundation, Inc.2015-2016 Highland Cavalier Club Advisory Board Members: Dick Davidson-president, Mike Owens-vice president, Cyndi Newlon-secretary, Rick Brown-treasurer, Peggy Bowling, Jimmy Adkins, Rod Colyer, Tom Costa, Carroll Dale, Wayne Edwards, Steve Lawson, Donald Leech, Danny Mullins, Kim Mullins, Rick Mullins, Tom Mullins, Danny Sterling, Bruce Wasem and Ruth Wells.

The Highland Cavalier Club has created an opportunity for UVa-Wise sports fans to get involved in the excitement of the games. The Football Stat Fundraiser offers fans a chance to support the Highland Cavalier Athletics Program and follow games on a more hands-on level. Below are guidelines, benefits and statistical categories of the fundraiser. The Highland Cavalier Club hopes to start a new tradition that will cultivate similar opportunities in other sports.

UVa–Wise Highland Cavalier Club Football Stat Fundraiser

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ve Stats: Scoring Per Point (recommend $0.75 per point) Touchdowns (recommend $6.00 per touchdown) Rushing Yards (recommend $0.10 per yard) Passing Yards (recommend $0.075 per yard) First Downs (recommend $1.00 per 1st down) 3rd Down Conversions (recommend $2.00 per conversion) 4th Down Conversions (recommend $15.00 per conversion) Field Goals (recommend $15.00 per field goal) Point After Attempts (recommend $6.00 per PAT)

Stats: Tackles (recommend $0.20 per tackle) Sacks (recommend $10.00 per sack) Interceptions (recommend $20.00 per interception) Fumble Recoveries (recommend $20.00 per recovery) Return yards - kick off, punt return, fumble and interception (rec. $0.10 per yard) Blocked Kicks (recommend $50 per block) Defensive Touchdowns (recommend $50 per TD) Kick Off Touch Backs (recommend $6.00 per TB) Forced Punts (recommend $2.00 per forced punt)

Wins: Season Wins (recommend $54 per win)

Guidelines1. Choose one, two, or more categories to support UVa-Wise

athletics. 2. At the conclusion of the football season make a gift to

UVa-Wise athletics based on total amount accumulated for your chosen stat(s). For Example - 2,500 passing yards @ $.05 each yard equals a $125 gift.

3. Receive weekly stat updates.4. Have the options of using recommened amounts, setting

your own and capping your gift. 5. Gifts can be paid in cash, by check, or by credit card at the

end of season celebration (noted below in Gift Benefits) or at earliest convenience.

6. All proceeds benefit UVa-Wise football, the athletics program and Highland Cavalier Club efforts.

Gift Benefits• Participant and one guest are invited to an end of season

football celebration after last home game. • Receive membership to the Highland Cavalier Club.• Receive semi-annual copies of UVa-Wise Athletic Development

Newsletter. • Receive 10% discount on Cavalier apparel and souvenirs from

the College’s bookstore and bookstore outlets.• Receive gift credit to the College and a charitable tax deduction.• Have fun, enjoy great Cavalier football and support our student

athletes.

For further information, questions, or to support the fundraiser, please contact any of the Highland Cavalier Club Advisory Board members listed above, or contact the Office of Athletic Development at 276-328-0259, or keh3x@uvawise.edu.

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Each year the Advisory Board honors a rising senior female and male athlete with a scholarship. Recipients are chosen from applicants nominated by the coaching staff.

2015-2016 Scholarship Recipients Men’s Sports - Dustin McGill (Football)

Women’s Sports - Junetta Nuckels (Tennis)For more information about the Highland Cavalier Club or

Advisory Board, please contact:Office of Athletic Development

Bowers-Sturgill Hall 1 College Avenue, Wise, Virginia 24293

Phone 276-328-0259 / Fax 276-376-4585

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Update on $10 Million endowed athletic

fundraising campaign The College’s $10 million endowed athletic fundraising campaign to support Highland Cavalier Athletics is in high gear, totaling $8.2 million to date. Endowed funds, which provide an annual stream of income, finance scholarships for student-athletes and on-going annual support for the athletic programs. Although a lofty goal, successful completion of the campaign is a critical step to ensure the viability and success of our 13 sports teams and 200-plus student athletes. Having completed the three year transition and being accepted as full members of the NCAA at the Division II level starting with the current 2015-2016 academic year, the importance of this campaign is immense. Once attained, a $10 million endowment will generate approximately $500,000 in annual support.

To make a gift or receive additional information, please contact:Office of Athletic Development

(276) 328-0259 / keh3x@uvawise.edu(276) 376-3434 / wdw8m@uvawise.edu

For more information about the wealth of marketing opportunities available to businesses through special athletic sponsorships, contact Bill Wendle at (276) 376-3434. Options include, but are not limited to, football and basketball game sponsorships, your company’s logo on the athletic website, sponsoring a LED display in the David J. Prior Convocation Center and football scoreboard sponsorships. These are just a few of the available options. Additional sponsorships may be viewed at the College’s Athletic Development website at www.uvawise.edu/giving/AthleticDevelopment.

A special thanks to our athletic sponsors for 2015-2016

Appalachian Healthcare Associates Allergy Appalachian Healthcare Associates —After Hours Applebee’s Restaurant Belcher Insurance Agency Best Western C. R. Pate and Company Cavalier Pharmacy (Junior Corporate Partner)Chuck Slemp for Commonwealth’s Attorney Colgard Outdoor Equipment CSE Insurance Dairy Queen of Norton Deel Insurance Agency, Inc. Designing Smiles Eastman Credit Union Environmental Monitoring , Inc. (EMI) Farmers & Miners Bank First Bank and Trust Company Food Country Freedom Ford/Chevy/Honda Friendly Floral Impressions, Inc. Inn at WiseLandmark Financial Services

Maxim Engineering, Inc. Miner’s Exchange Bank Morgan McClure Chevrolet Mullins Insurance Agency, Inc. NAPA Auto/Lawson Water Conditioning New Peoples Bank Norton Community Hospital (Major Corporate Partner) Payless Supermarkets Pepsi Cola Bottling Company (Major Corporate Partner) Powell Valley National Bank (Junior Corporate Partner)Smith Vicars Company (Major Corporate Partner) Southstar Flooring Solutions Southwest Insurance Agency That Flippin’ Egg Thompson & LittonVirginia Lottery Virginia 529 College Savings Plan Walk2Campus Properties Wellmont Health Systems & Mountain View Wise County Animal Hospital Wise County Circuit Court Clerk

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Kristen Salyer will enter her fourth season directing the UVa-Wise volleyball program in 2015. Two years ago, the team played its first ever NCAA Division II schedule as part of the Mountain East Conference. The Cavaliers scored a pair of MEC wins, including a 3-0 victory over Concord University at the Prior Convocation Center. In her first season, Salyer’s club posted a 7-25 record in the team’s final season in the Mid-South Conference. The 2013 season was highlighted by a three-match winning streak that featured victories over the University of Pikeville, West Virginia Tech, and Bluefield College. Prior to accepting the position, the fourth year head coach served as an assistant under Kendall Rainey after earning Appalachian Athletic Conference and All-Region XII accolades as a player. Salyer also played an integral role in the school’s most successful volleyball season as she aided UVa-Wise to the Region XII crown and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament in 2007. A Gate City, Virginia native, the coach graduated from UVa-Wise in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. Salyer currently lives in Wise, Virginia.

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Coach Spotlight“ I am extremely excited about our upcoming season. We are returning eight players from last year’s team who have been working hard both in the weight room and on the court during the offseason. Our incoming class consists of seven freshman that will bring competitiveness to our practices and elevate our level of preparation. The Mountain East Conference is strong and competitive in volleyball, but with our combination of talent and experience we should be positioned to do well this season.” --Kristen Salyer, Volleyball coach, fourth season

During July, Chancellor Henry was informed via conference call that UVa-Wise had officially successfully completed the transition process from the NAIA to NCAA Division II. This was the final piece of the puzzle of many years of hard and painstaking work by countless members of the institution. The NCAA Division II transition process has been long with myriad hands on deck both within and outside the institution being involved every step of the way. What NCAA Division II membership ultimately means is that UVa-Wise shall operate a well-conducted, comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program, which is based on sound educational principles and practices, and is a proper part of the educational mission of the College and that the educational well-being and academic success of the participating student-athlete is of primary concern. The emphasis for the student-athlete experience in Division II is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The Division II approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletic competitions and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these different areas of learning provide Division II student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and knowledge for their lives ahead.Here are a few highlights to share with you regarding our third year’s work:• The department conducted its first ever comprehensive staff

retreat on August 3rd. We brought numerous speakers across many

departments from the campus to conduct education sessions for the athletics department staff and coaches.

• The department hosted the first annual athletics banquet in its current and completely revamped format. The night was filled with a wonderful meal, inspirational speakers, and deserving award winners. We look forward to hosting the second annual athletics banquet during April 2016.

• The department started the process of adopting and running with the brand new NCAA Division II branding platform, “Make It Yours” into the Cavalier athletic department marketing efforts!!! This will provide UVa-Wise an opportunity to focus our branding efforts alongside our fellow NCAA Division II members and differentiate ourselves from the myriad of other institutions in Virginia that call Divisions I and III their home. So when you tell your friends and family members about UVa-Wise, tell them to simply…“Make UVa-Wise Yours!!!

• The department completed its second year of competition in the Mountain East Conference, with several highlights including the women’s tennis team and men’s cross country teams finishing fourth each in the conference standings.

This coming academic year promises to be very exciting. First, with the help of the athletics media relations department staff members Darrell-Dingus Ely and Luke Bolanos we have completely overhauled the UVa-Wise athletics website. There are cool new features such as a social media wall, a myriad of videos and lastly, beautiful new photos that are constantly being updated. We have also secured Applebee’s as the location for a brand new coach’s show as well. Please join the athletics department on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Norton Applebee’s location for nights full of fun and fantastic interaction with our Cavalier coaches.

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Fall & winter sports home game schedules

Coach Spotlight FootballOct. 3 vs. West Virginia State University Oct. 17 vs. West Liberty University Oct. 31 vs. Urbana University Nov. 12 vs. University of Charleston

VolleyballSept. 22 vs. University of Charleston Sept. 25 vs. West Virginia State University Oct. 6 vs. Concord University Oct. 9 vs. Glenville State University Oct. 10 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan Oct. 16 vs. Urbana University Oct. 17 vs. Notre Dame College (Ohio) Oct. 28 vs. King University Oct. 30 vs. Wheeling Jesuit University

Women’s TennisSept. 24 vs. Montreat College Sept. 27 vs. Maryville College Sept. 29 vs. Lincoln Memorial University Oct. 4 vs. Concord University Oct. 6 vs. Bluefield College

Men’s Tennis Sept. 24 vs. Montreat College Sept. 27 vs. Maryville College

Women’s BasketballNov. 28 vs. Tusculum College Dec. 3 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Dec. 5 vs. Glenville State College Dec. 13 vs. West Virginia University - Institute of Tech.Dec. 20 vs. King University Jan. 16 vs. West Liberty University Jan. 18 vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Jan. 21 vs. Concord UniversityJan. 23 vs. University of Charleston Jan. 28 vs. Shepherd University Jan. 30 vs. Fairmont State University Feb. 18 vs. Notre Dame College (Ohio) Feb. 20 vs. Urbana University Feb. 25 vs. West Virginia State University

Men’s BasketballNov. 30 vs. Montreat College (N.C.) Dec. 3 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Dec. 5 vs. Glenville State College Dec. 20 vs. King UniversityJan. 16 vs. West Liberty University Jan. 18 vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Jan. 21 vs. Concord UniversityJan. 23 vs. University of CharlestonJan. 28 vs. Shepherd University Jan. 30 vs. Fairmont State UniversityFeb. 18 vs. Notre Dame College (Ohio) Feb. 20 vs. Urbana University Feb. 25 vs. West Virginia State University

Mountain East Conference game against Notre Dame College

Mountain East Conference Game against Wheeling Jesuit

Action during the UVa-Wise Spring Football Game

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CavsSwag is a geo-location app that rewards you for supporting UVa-Wise athletics. Check-in to this app when you arrive at events and accrue points to unlock prizes. The app provides features that allow you to keep track of events, share your photos with other fans, listen to the Cavs on your phone, and event take part in exclusive CavsSwag polls!

EVENTS—Stay up-to-date with a consolidated schedule listing events, game times, and point values.FAN POLL—Make your voice heard! Place your vote in the CavsSwag Fan Poll.STORE— Use the points you’ve earned to purchase rewards in the Store.AUDIO—Don’t miss any of the action. Listen to the Cavs with the CavsSwag audio feature.FAN CAM—Share your game face photos with other UVa-Wise fans.

Meet the Highland Cavaliers events

The Office of Athletics invites alumni and friends to meet and talk with our student athletes and coaches, while enjoying some great athletic competition. Several “Meet the Highland Cavalier” events are scheduled throughout the academic year. Those attending can tour athletic facilities, receive autographed team photos, and have a chance to win autographed team memorabilia from each sport.

EVENT DATESSaturday, Oct. 17

4:00 p.m. at Carl Smith Stadium Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis &

Cheerleaders(Football game starts at 1 p.m.)

——Saturday, Jan. 30

6 p.m. at Prior Convocation CenterWomen’s and Men’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s,

Cross Country & Men’s and Women’s Golf(Women’s Basketball at 2 p.m. &

Men’s Basketball at 4 p.m.) ——

Saturday, Apr. 16 (tentative)Greear Gymnasium

Baseball, Softball & Lacrosse

EARN POINTS TOWARDS GREAT PRIZES!

Office of Athletic DevelopmentThe University of Virginia’s College at Wise1 College AvenueWise, VA 24293-9904

Gift Amount: (Make checks payable to UVa-Wise Highland Cavalier Club)

c $5,000 c $1,000 c $500 c $250 c $100 c $50 c Other $_____

c I am pledging $____with an initial gift of $____. Please bill me

(circle one): monthly, semi-annual, or quarterly.

c Charge my gift:

c VISA c MasterCard c Discover c American Express

Account Number________________ Exp. Date______________

Name as it appears on Card_______________________________

Signature_____________________________________________

Name______________________________ Class Year___________

Spouse’s Name_______________________ Class Year___________

Address________________________________________________

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FUND DESIGNATIONc I would like to participate in the Football Stat Fundraiser. Please contact me.c General Athletics (Supporting the entire athletic program.) Or, check those specific sports you wish to assist:

Men’s Sports Women’s Sports c Cheerleadingc Baseball c Basketball c Strength and Conditioningc Basketball c Cross Country c Sports Medicine c Cross Country c Golf c Football c Lacrossec Golf c Softballc Tennis c Tennis c Volleyball

ESTATE PLANNINGc UVa-Wise is in my estate plan.c I would like information about including UVa-Wise in my estate plan. c Will/Living Trust c Retirement Plan c Charitable Remainder Trust c Gift of Life Insurance c Chariatible Gift Annuity c Gift for Real Estate

*Philanthropist Society membership is offered to friends of UVa-Wise who have made provisions for a gift in their estate planning.

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (276) 328-0129. You can also make your gift online at www.giving.virginia.edu/wise.

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Office of Development and College Relations

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

1 College Avenue

Wise, VA 24293

Dates to remember...Football Homecoming.......................................................................Oct. 3 vs. West Virginia State University

Highland Cavalier Club Golf Classic.........................................................Oct. 5 at The Virginian Golf Club

Super Raffle Drawing ($25,000 in total prizes)..........Nov. 12 during University of Charleston football game

First Home Women’s Basketball Game..................................................Nov. 21 vs. University of Charleston

First Home Men’s Basketball Game.......................................................Nov. 21 vs. University of Charleston

Basketball Homecoming....................................................................................Feb. 20 vs. Urbana University

Visit www.uvawisecavs.com to access full game schedules.

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