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ATHLETIC FUND YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND BENEFIT OF THE MONTH MEET YOUR UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT TEAM INSIDE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT The following individuals listed below have recently joined the Wooden Athletic Fund and/or Bruin Varsity Club for the first time as part of our 8CLAP for 8K initiative to increase our annual fund from 5,313 to 8,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individ- uals for truly making a difference in our ability for success. WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND NEW MEMBER UPDATE (310) 206-3302 • [email protected] ATHLETIC FUND The generous Wooden Athletic Fund donors listed below have increased their giving at least one giving level since November 1st and thereby “Become a Champion” for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their generous support. NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS Lisa Agay - Woodland Hills, CA Michael Hall - Los Angeles, CA Chris Urner - Los Angeles, CA CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUTURE UCLA BASKETBALL PRACTICE FACILITY CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE 2014 SIXTH ANNUAL REVELRY BEFORE THE RIVALRY CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND DONOR BENEFITS CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU TOO CAN “BECOME A CHAMPION” CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 8CLAP8K INITIATIVE Sixth Annual Revelry Before the Rivalry On Friday, November 21, the night before the Bruins’ victorious battle over the Trojans, UCLA Athletics and the Wooden Athletic Fund hosted the Sixth Annual Revelry Before the Rivalry at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades. UCLA Athletics supporters, alumni and fans joined together with UCLA Coaches and Legends, including Rafer Johnson, Lucius Allen, Toby Bailey, Eric Byrnes, Jamaal Wilkes, Tracy Murray, Tyus Edney, Carlos Bocanegra, Lisa Fernandez, Sinjin Smith, Marques Johnson, and Brendon Ayanbadejo, and celebrated the welcoming of the biggest rivalry event of the year. Thank you to all who attended! All proceeds generated from this event helped raise much-needed support for UCLA Athletics and the nearly 700 competing student-athletes. We look forward to seeing you in 2016! SPECIAL EVENT RECAP DECEMBER 2014 Bowl Game Priority Thank you for your generous support of UCLA Football through your annual donation to the Wooden Athletic Fund. Your support is instrumental in the achievements of all UCLA student-athletes and we thank you for your investment in their success in the classroom, in competition and in the community. As an exclusive benefit of your Wooden Athletic Fund membership, you have first access to request tickets for UCLA’s Bowl Game. You should have received emailed information about the request process. If you have any questions regarding the Bowl Game request process and to learn more about this exclusive experience and benefits of the Wooden Athletic Fund, please call (310) 206-3302. UCLA Basketball Practice Facility Last May, UCLA Athletics proudly announced its capital campaign for the UCLA Basketball Practice Facility. This facility will help shape the future success of UCLA Athletics and specifically, UCLA Men’s and Women’s Basketball. We are excited to announce the most recent fundraising and facility updates below: Facility Details: The new UCLA Basketball Practice Facility will be a comprehensive basketball practice facility located near Pauley Pavilion. Highlights of the new building design include: • State-of-the-Art basketball practice facility dedicated to honoring current and former UCLA Basketball student-athletes • Practice gyms and locker rooms for both men's and women's programs • Men's and women's basketball training area • Exclusive use for both men's and women's basketball programs and their student-athletes Fundraising Update: Since the official public announcement of the campaign to raise private funds for a comprehensive Basketball Practice Facility in May, 2014, the UCLA Athletic Department has received approximately $15 million in cash and pledges. Donor Benefits: All gifts to the UCLA Basketball Practice Facility make a positive impact on the future of UCLA, UCLA Athletics and UCLA Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Benefits for UCLA Basketball Practice Facility gifts start at $25,000. WAY OF GIVING “As a team we have been incredibly blessed by all the people who have given to support our program. We get to compete at the greatest school, with great facilities and we are loyally supported as our team continues to grow and improve each year. We couldn't pursue excellence without the many people who give of themselves to our team. Thank you! Go Bruins!” “THANK YOU” FROM THE BRUINS Kari Korver Women’s Basketball · Sophomore Neil Cascadden - El Segundo, CA John Cellar - Saratoga, CA Elmore Collier - San Pedro, CA Jim Cowen - Westlake Village, CA Bradley Dejean - Mill Valley, CA Stacey Deniz - San Diego, CA Patrick Douglas - Santa Ana, CA Josh Elter - Los Angeles, CA Ron Elter - Irvine, CA John Erquiaga - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Samantha Esguerra - Arleta, CA Patrick Gallagher - Reno, NV Benedict Idemundia - Santa Monica, CA Cobi Jones - New York, NY John Jordan - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Afshin Ketabi - South Pasadena, CA Kipp Kjeldgaard - San Francisco, CA Natasha Kolbo - Arroyo Grande, CA Sophia Lara - Somis, CA Richard Lopez - Los Angeles, CA Murray Mead - Anaheim, CA Ryan Nece - Tampa, FL Alfred Osborne - Los Angeles, CA Suzanne Pair - Beverly Hills, CA James Palda - Dana Point, CA Andrew Satanapong - Mililani, HI Caitlin Schmitt - Kentfield, CA Harley Stark - Claremont, CA Chie Tamashiro - Fountain Valley, CA Jeffrey Tend - Cerritos, CA Flora Trostler - Beverly Hills, CA Thomas Welch - Gardena, CA Ken Wirtz - Sylvania, OH Dwayne Wycoff - Woodland Hills, CA Holiday Gifts Reminder Happy Holidays to Bruin supporters from the UCLA Athletics Compliance Office! Your continued support of UCLA Athletics is a most valued gift for which we are truly grateful. While the spirit of giving is part of the holiday season, please remember that the NCAA has strict rules relating to benefits and services provided to current student-athletes. It is not permissible to provide UCLA student-athletes with gift cards, cash or any other gifts of value, including but not limited to clothing, jewelry and electronics. Doing so would be a violation of NCAA extra benefits rules and could impact a student-athlete’s athletic eligibility. Ask Before Acting! Since NCAA rules apply to all UCLA donors, we encourage you to contact the UCLA Athletics Compliance Office with any questions or concerns. For questions, please contact Dan Goldberg, Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance at [email protected] or (310) 794-8813. Follow us on Twitter: @uclacompliance UCLA ATHLETICS’ COMPLIANCE CORNER CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT UCLA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR 2015-16 WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND MEMBERSHIP 2015-16 WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND RENEWALS This month, the Wooden Athletic Fund will be sending out renewals for the 2015-16 year. The fastest and easiest way to renew your membership with the Wooden Athletic Fund is to renew online at www.WoodenAthleticFund.com. In addition, if you would like to “Become A Champion” in 2015 by increasing your membership to the next donor level, we invite you to do this online as well! As always, the deadline to renew your membership with the Wooden Athletic Fund is June 30th. For any questions regarding your 2015-16 renewal and overall experience as a supporter and fan of UCLA Athletics, please do not hesitate to contact the UCLA Athletics Development team at (310) 206-3302. Thank you for your continued support! ATHLETIC FUND CLICK HERE TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT UCLA FOOTBALL On Tuesday, December 16, Wooden Athletic Fund donors at the Bruin Bench ($350+) level and above, UCLA Football supporters and UCLA Football Alumni will have the opportunity to meet the 2014 UCLA Football student-athletes and coaching staff at the 2014 UCLA Football Banquet, held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This annual event is an exciting chance for supporters of UCLA Football to join with fellow donors, fans and alumni and celebrate another phenomenal season of UCLA Football, as Coach Mora highlights the season and recognizes individual players in an intimate setting. If you would like to RSVP for this event, please call (310) 206-3302. 2014 UCLA FOOTBALL BANQUET CLICK HERE TO BID ON AN EXCLUSIVE LA STEEL HELMET AND/OR GAME-WORN LA STEEL JERSEY LA Steel Helmet and Game-Worn Jerseys The UCLA Bruins introduced their adidas “LA Steel” alternate football uniforms on Nov. 1 in victorious fashion with a 17-7 win over the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl. For the first time ever, Bruin fans can bid on these game-worn jerseys and own a very unique piece of UCLA Football history. This item is the authentic game-worn UCLA Football “LA Steel” jersey; you can bid on the exact number that you are looking to purchase. All proceeds raised through this auction will be used to directly assist with UCLA student-athlete scholarship expenses. Please click on the link below for additional information. HURRY NOW! This exclusive auction and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will end tomorrow, December 2nd. UCLA ATHLETICS’ OFFICIAL ONLINE AUCTION Emily Lerner Director of Communications and Donor Relations Hometown: East Rockaway, New York College: I went to three different colleges, but earned my BA in History from UCLA in 1980 Start Date with UCLA Athletics Development: October 5, 1987 Favorite UCLA Memory: Without a doubt, the 1995 UCLA Men’s Basketball NCAA Championship run. Although I wasn’t in Boise for the rout of Florida International or the famous “Tyus Edney 4.8 second play,” many of us working in the department then went to the Regionals in Oakland and to the finals at the Kingdome in Seattle. Everyone who was there remembers every minute of those trips and every detail of those games because it was easily one of the most fun, exciting times of our lives. Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Mets. Or the Lakers from the 1980’s. Favorite John Wooden Quote: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” Unique Fact About Yourself: Because I worked in Pauley Pavilion at the time, I got to see all of the bands that performed at the 1992 MTV Music Awards—all during their sound checks before the actual awards program—so I was one of the only people in the arena listening while Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others performed their songs. It was like getting my own private concert. Message to Our Donors: I have gotten to know so many of our incredible donors over the years and wish I could thank each and every one of them personally, even though that would cause a logistical nightmare. But the best part for me has been the enjoyment and enrichment I have received from interviewing many of our donors for various articles. This has enabled me to get to know them much better and in a context that went beyond their donations to UCLA Athletics. It has made me realize that everyone has a story, and that there are so many great Bruins out there. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR ENTIRE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF
