Supporting Our Pride for 50 Years

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1 Throughout 2013, ODU teams and supporters proved that we were a program on the rise. In the midst of our first full year of Conference USA competition, the entire ODU community demonstrated a Championship Effort. The school s first ever FBS football win, selling out our 35th consecutive home football game, and postseason fall NCAA appearances by both our field hockey and men s soccer teams, are just a few examples of this Championship Effort contributed by so many. The sports arena was not the only area where our student-athletes gave their Championship Effort. In 2013, ODU student-athletes excelled in the classroom as well. More than half of our 473 student-athletes now carry a GPA of 3.0 or better and nearly a third earned Dean s List honors, 3.4 or better. The 2013 year was also a Championship one for the ODAF. This year the ODAF eclipsed 3,000 members for the first time in school history, including 100% participation by our 130 full time ODU Athletic Department staff and coaches. In addition our members helped increase the annual fund by 10% with a record setting $4.1 million. With the anticipation of beginning the planning and design in 2014 of the brand new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility, the ODAF is focusing on raising the final $2 million of the $8.4 million project. Many attractive naming opportunities are still available for this complex, so please contact the ODAF for more information. While proud of our past achievements, it is essential that we continue to look forward. We must continue to provide our teams the necessary resources they need to succeed. An annual scholarship bill of over $8.1 million, the need to maintain and build world class facilities, and a successful transition to Conference USA makes this a crucial time for ODU athletics. To maintain our trajectory of success, a Championship Effort by all associated with ODU Athletics must continue. Your contribution to the ODAF is the best way to help propel ODU Athletics forward. In an effort to help support our increasing expenses, we are asking all of our ODAF members to join the 110% club. Your participation at this level will assist us greatly in supporting all of our eighteen athletic programs. On behalf of our 473 student-athletes, I thank you in advance for your support. We all value your role on our team. GO S!!! Table of Contents Meet the ODAF Team... 3 ODAF Mission & Goals... 5 Basketball Reseating FAQ... 9 Ways to Give Why Give? By the Numbers Annual Giving Levels & Benefits Priority Points Parking and Tailgating Premium Seats Championship Effort Power of One Dates to Remember Where Do I Rank? Highlights FALL 2013 Field Hockey Christy Longacre 1st Team All-American & BIGEAST Defensive Player of the Year Kelsey Smither 2nd Team All-American Men s Soccer Tim Hopkinson 2nd Team All-American & C-USA Offensive Player of the Year & Va. Player of the Year Football Taylor Heinicke Roanoke Times Offensive Player of the Year & Richmond Back of the Year Jarod Brown Touchdown Club of Richmond Specialist of the Year Dr. Camden Wood Selig Athletic Director WINTER 2013 Wrestling Chris Mecate CAA Rookie of the Year Men s Swimming and Diving Sidni Hoxha CAA Swimmer of the Year SPRING 2013 Baseball Ben Verlander 3rd Team All-American NCAA APPEARANCES Men s Soccer (2nd round) Field Hockey (1st round) Wrestling Four selected to NCAA s Men s Swimming One NATIONAL ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Women s Golf 1 Lacrosse 2 Wrestling 2 Field Hockey 13 Entire women s swimming & diving team LEARFIELD CUP STANDINGS Tied for 79th out of 277 ACADEMICS Of the 473 athletes enrolled at ODU last semester, 16 earned perfect 4.0 s, while 277 (or 58%) posted GPA s of a 3.0 or higher. 1

2 Meet The ODAF Team Mark Benson Senior Associate Athletic Director 13th Year at ODU Jena Virga Casey Cegles Kelly Disharoon 6th Year at ODU 2nd Year at ODU 7th Year at ODU Ashley Green Drew Turner Sara Isenhour 1st Year at ODU 1st Year at ODU 1st Year at ODU Director of Major Gifts, ODAF Assistant A.D. of Major Gifts, ODAF marks the 50th anniversary of the athletic foundation. Originally named the Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation (ODUIF), more commonly known as the Big Blue Club, the foundation was established in 1964 to provide scholarship support for Old Dominion studentathletes. The ODUIF was re-branded as the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation (ODAF) in This was done to more accurately reflect the mission and scope of the foundation in its support of Old Dominion University Athletics. In our 50th year of existence the ODAF is reaching record marks in both membership and contributions raised. While pleased with our progress over the past fifty years, we cannot become complacent. To continue the growth of ODU Athletics, ODU must have the necessary resources to drive our future success and to make Old Dominion Athletics a major point of pride for the ODU community. The ODAF needs your support now more than ever. Director, ODAF Assistant Director, ODAF Special Events Coordinator Athletic Donor Relations Manager Old Dominion Athletic Foundation 4417 Monarch Way Norfolk, VA Phone: Fax: Follow us on Twitter 3

3 Mission & Goals Mission of the ODAF The ODAF is integral to the success of Old Dominion University Athletics, and is the channel through which our fans and alumni can partner with our coaches and student-athletes for the advancement of the athletics program. With the ever-increasing cost of competing at the Division I level, a dynamic donor base is critical to putting the strongest possible teams on the field and court. The mission of the ODAF is to raise financial support for Old Dominion University Athletics and to ensure that our coaches and studentathletes have everything they need to compete for national championships. Members of the ODAF also enjoy the satisfaction of knowing their gifts are investments in the lives of our student-athletes, providing the academic foundation and character building traits learned through a collegiate athletic experience. Goals of the ODAF Drive for 35 Expand our donor base to 3,500 by Conference USA Campaign Raise $5 million in 5 years toward our transition to C-USA. Basketball Practice Facility Reach our goal of privately funding the new basketball practice facility. Maintain the Scholarship Gap Continue funding 40% of student-athlete scholarships including the cost of inflation each year. Michael Perez Baseball Junior from Fairfax Station, VA. I chose ODU because I felt comfortable with the coaching staff and their long term vision of the program. On the academic side, the University offered Information Systems and Technology as a major which is what I wanted to study. All the puzzle pieces fit making ODU a perfect match for me. 110% Growth Increase Annual Fund, Major Gift, and Premium Seat revenues by 10%. Power of One Increase our referrals by 50%. Retention Rate Retain 85% of 2013 ODAF members in ODU men s basketball reaches NCAA Division II finals, falling to Evansville 1978 Lady Monarchs win the NWIT on a win over Texas March 1979 Lady Monarchs win first national crown (AIAW) with win over Loiusisana Tech. Nancy Lieberman and Marianne Stanley win the national player and coach of the year awards respectively ODU Intercollegiate Foundation, AKA Big Blue Club, Fieldhouse opens and first regular season game played with Washington & Lee 1974 Initiated scholarships for female studentathletes 1975 ODU men s basketball wins university s first national championship with First Donna Doyle scholarship women s basketball game is played to raise funds for women s athletic scholarships 1976 December 1976 Lady Monarchs move to No. 1 in the AP poll and remain there all year ODU moves from Division II to NCAA Division I status and becomes October 1979 State approves funding to renovate Foreman Field and add AstroTurf, plus build a new baseball stadium founded win over New Orleans member of the ECAC South Conference 2006 and 2007 first class ICYRA title 4 5 November 1979 Men s basketball team upsets the defending Olympic champion Soviet team at the Norfolk Scope 1980 Overall program posts best winning percentage in state among Division I schools. ODU teams would go on to win the state award in 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1994, 1996, 1999, December 1980 Lady Monarchs fall to Soviet national team at Scope and set the largest single game attendance record in the nation for women s basketball with 10,237 fans 1980 ODU Hall of Fame created and initiates 1980 Men s basketball earns their first NCAA automatic bid and meets UCLA in the tournament 1980 Lady Monarchs win second AIAW national title with win over Tennessee March 1982 ODU hosts first NCAA women s basketball national tournament at the Norfolk Scope June 1982 Women s sailing wins first national November 1982 Field hockey wins first NCAA title and Yogi Hightower becomes school s first Honda Award winner and first African-American to win the award March 1983 Anne Donovan named Naismith National Player of the Year, along with Ralph Sampson of the University of Virginia November 1983 Field hockey wins second national title by defeating Connecticut in three overtimes

4 Basketball Reseating Why Reseat? Fairness ODU Basketball has some of the greatest fans in the country, as evidenced by your voices in the Ted, travel to away games, and financial support to the ODAF. In return, your generous support deserves equitable seating in the Ted Constant Convocation Center. With the tremendous increase in ODAF supporters, the priority seating plan rewards long-time supporters and encourages current contributions to the ODAF. Loyalty The ODAF priority points system rewards annual season ticket purchases, cumulative season ticket purchases, annual contributions, cumulative contributions, and referrals. Donor and season ticket loyalty are the two primary components of the priority seating program designed to reward our most loyal fans. Recognition As the costs of scholarships, facility expenses, and operational budgets continue to increase, flexible and increased funding is needed. ODAF members continually step forward to help meet these financial challenges and deserve to be rewarded for their investment. By reseating, the ODAF is recognizing members and season ticket patrons support on many levels Field hockey wins third consecutive NCAA crown March 1985 November 1986 ODU hosts second consecutive NCAA field hockey championships Women s basketball wins first NCAA and third national title March Men s basketball wins first NCAA tournament game vs. West Virginia in first round action in Greensboro Women s sailing wins second national crown 1988 The Plan Seat Selection Process Seats will be allocated utilizing the ODAF Priority Points System outlined on page 15 of this brochure. For instance, the donor with the most priority points would receive the first appointment time to select their seats, followed by all other donors in ranked order. Any remaining season ticket applications purchased by non-odaf members will be assigned by the athletic ticket office in priority rank order. For those wanting to select seats with a group, the group must select seats with the donor who has the lowest amount of priority points. Groups are encouraged to contact the ODAF before the reseating process begins. You must be an active ODAF member within the level you selected seats to retain basketball seats through the next basketball seating cycle. Whether you are a current ODAF member, season ticket holder, alumnus, or just a big fan of ODU Basketball, the time is now to become an ODAF member and improve your basketball season ticket location. Important Basketball Reseating Information The ODAF has over 3,100 donors and the average donation in 2013 was $1,890. The ODAF will factor your entire 2014 pledge (May 1 deadline, 100% pledge, 50% payment due) into your ranking. The more priority points one has earned, the better their appointment time to select seats. Please view page 15 for more information on our Priority Point System Field hockey wins fourth NCAA crown 1989 Sailing repeats as national champions and soccer advances to first NCAA tournament ODU joins the Colonial Athletic Association Field hockey wins fifth NCAA crown The ODU Soccer Stadium opens with 3,200 in attendance for a match against William and Mary Sailing wins ICYRA team national title and Terry Hutchinson named national Sailor of the Year ODAF members will only be able to select the number of priority seats they are eligible for at the level they donate. In years where no selection process occurs, members will maintain their seat assignments as long as their giving level does not decrease. If a member does decrease their giving level, the appropriate number of seats will be reassigned based on our Annual Donor Benefits Chart (page 14). Detailed information regarding the selection process, including one s appointment time, will be mailed out prior to July 1st. Appointment times will begin in mid-july and occur between 10a.m. and 8p.m. Appointment times are scheduled every three minutes. Seats can be selected online, over the phone, or by visiting the Barry Kornblau Alumni Center located on campus at the corner of Hampton Blvd. & 49th Street. If one does not select seats within 30 minutes of their appointment time, the ODAF will pick for them unless otherwise advised. Basketball reseating forums will be held prior to the reseating process. Details on these events will be sent out at a later date. Due to the unknown number of season tickets that will be sold by the donation deadline, there are no guarantees for an appointment time. To purchase basketball season tickets go to and click on BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS. 6 with win over Georgia Sailing wins sloop national title NCAA title soccer game. Wendy Larry named the Honda Award winner National Coach of the Year Level Donation Priority Tickets for Purchase Blue Lion $100 $299 2 White Knight $300 $499 4 Blue Knight $500 $999 4 Blue Baron $1,000 $1,999 6 Blue Monarch $2,000 $3,499 8 Silver Monarch $3,500 $4, Diamond Monarch $5,000 $7, Golden Monarch $7,500 $11, Platinum Monarch $12,000 $14, Royal Monarch $15,000 $24, Championship Monarch $25, If tickets outside of one s priority are available after reseating, they will be assigned by the ticket office in the best available seats based on priority. Basketball seats in premium seating areas (i.e. Club Level, Courtside, & Luxury Suites) are not subject to the selection process unless you also purchase season tickets located in priority seating. You will then be designated an appointment time to select those seats April 1983 Bud Metheny Baseball Complex opens Chris Gatling becomes ODU s first, 1st round NBA draft pick and Jon Hurst of men s golf competes in school s first NCAA golf championship Field hockey wins sixth Lady Monarchs win their first of 17 straight CAA women s basketball tournament championships Field hockey wins seventh NCAA crown Sailing wins sloop national title for its 8th national championship 1993 Athletics announces its gender equity plan and addition of women s 1996 Sailing wins single handed national crown Lady Monarchs advance to the NCAA Final Four, losing to Tennessee in the championship Sailors claim Dinghy national crown 1999 Cal Bowdler is selected in the first round of the NBA draft by Atlanta and Sports Illustrated selects ODU as one of the Top 20 best colleges for women s intercollegiate sports 2000 ODU hosts NCAA field hockey national championships and Lady Monarchs claim their 9th national crown. Marina DiGiacomo is named the National Player of the Year and school s fifth 2001 Women s tennis competes in first NCAA tournament

5 Richard Ross Men s Basketball Redshirt Junior from Wichita Falls, TX. ODU has such a rich and proud basketball tradition, to go along with a great family atmosphere and the opportunity to receive a college degree. I felt I had to be a part of this program and I am so glad I did. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How are appointment times determined for reseating? A: Appointment times for reseating are only assigned to current ODAF members and are based on priority point rankings as of May 1, The donor with the most priority points selects first, followed by all ODAF members in rank order. Q: Will I be able to change seat locations for the season? A: Yes, you will have the opportunity to request a change next year, based on your donor rank. If seats are available next year after considering all requests from members ranked higher, your location will be moved. Q: I ve purchased season tickets in the past and want to buy more for the season. Is this possible? A: Yes, but your giving level may have to increase in order to choose seats on priority, and you must do so by the May 1st deadline. Please see the ODAF Annual Donor Benefits Chart (page 14) which explains how many tickets can be purchased at each giving level. Q: Can you inherit an ODAF member s priority points ranking? A: No. ODAF points are non-transferable. Q: How do I select seats along with friends so that our families can sit together? A: To choose tickets together, friends must select seats with the appointment of the lowest ranked ODAF member in the group. Groups are encouraged to contact the ODAF before the reseating process begins. Q: Will premium seat holders be assigned an appointment time to select seats? A: No. The seats located in premium seating (Club Level, Courtside, & Luxury Suites) are purchased on a contractual agreement. You will only be designated an appointment time if you also purchased regular season tickets located in priority seating. Q: How does the process work if I have both Men s & Women s Basketball Tickets? A: You will be given a selection time based off your current ranking using the ODAF Priority Points System (page 15). When your time begins, you will use your login information and select your men s basketball season tickets first and complete the steps to finalize your allocation. After selecting men s season tickets, you will then use your same login to enter a different selection site.* From here, you will repeat the steps to select your seats for your women s basketball season tickets. *A link will be provided on the home screen to jump to the Women s Selection Site. Q: Where will I be ranked if I am only a season ticket holder for just Men s or Women s Basketball? A: All rankings will be based off the ODAF Priority Points System (page 15). Whether you have men s basketball season tickets, women s basketball season tickets, or both, your selection time is based off your current rank in the Priority Point System. Priority goes first to current ODAF members in priority rank followed by non-odaf members in priority rank order. Non-ODAF member season tickets will be assigned by the athletic ticket office Justin Verlander is selected as the second pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, ODU s Tunicliffe named National Sailor of the Year Bobby Wilder is hired as the school s first football coach since Soccer offices and locker rooms completed at the stadium February 2008 Football season ticket applications available and over 2,700 orders placed during Women s golf is added Women s sailing wins national championship October 2002 The Ted Constant Convocation Center opens thanks to a generous gift of $5 million dollars from Mr. Constant 2002 Anna Tunicliffe wins national single handed title in sailing 2003 Men s golf qualifies for first NCAA tournament 2004 Tunicliffe becomes first collegiate sailor to win back-to-back single handed national titles 2005 Board of Visitors votes to add football and women s rowing to the athletic curriculum, with football starting in 2009 and rowing in Folkes / Stevens Indoor Tennis Center opens with 8 indoor and 16 outdoor courts as a team highest pick start-up program 8 the first day 35 straight sellouts in history Soccer practice field completed adjacent to the stadium Powhatan Sports Complex opens, including two football practice fields and a field hockey/lacrosse stadium seating 1,500 Wrestling addition completed on the Athletic Administration Building, featuring practice area and offices Women s rowing begins its first competitive season ODU fields its first football team since 1940 in the renovated Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium ODU Football regarded as best Dr. Selig becomes the new Athletic Director 2010 Big Blue wins Capital One Mascot of the Year 2011 Big Blue Club is rebranded the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation (ODAF) 2012 Moved to C-USA. Football moves to FBS 2012 Football wins regular season CAA Championship November 2013 December 2013 Football wins first ever FBS game. ODAF surpasses 3,000 donors and over $4 Million in annual contributions Supporting Our Pride for 50 Years

6 Ways to Give Cash Donations Most gifts to the ODAF take this form and it s as easy as writing a check or using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express card. Checks should be made payable to the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation. Payment plan options are available. Payroll Deduction ODU Faculty / Staff please contact the ODAF if you are interested in the convenience of payroll deduction to make your gift. Securities You may eliminate paying capital gains tax and receive an income tax charitable deduction for gifts of long-term appreciated securities. Gifts in Kind Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to the Athletic Department while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor for further information. Matching Gifts Many companies will match your contribution to the ODAF. Submit your company s matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level. Per IRS Publication 526, the IRS 80/20 Rule relating to charitable contributions from which a donor receives or expects to receive benefits (the right to purchase parking passes, priority seating for events, etc.) must also be applied to the matching gift claims as well. If benefits are related to an ODAF contribution, the matching claim could only be submitted for 80% or the portion of the contribution, the matching claim could only be submitted for 80% or the portion of the contribution which is considered truly charitable and tax deductible. Please make note of this IRS policy when considering your ODAF contribution. Memorial Gifts Gifts can be made in memory of loved ones and friends for a purpose to be designated by the family. Estate Planning You may donate through will provisions, life insurance, and other bequests. Estate gifts may be made by donating a designated amount, a real estate asset or making a residual bequest. Online Giving Your Personal Account Manager Young Alumni Program The young alumni program builds on our membership goals while reaching out to ODU graduates from the class of 2011 forward. Alumni who qualify receive discounted membership and access to the Big Blue Room for men s and women s home basketball games. Not only will joining this program provide a jump-start on earning priority points, but it s a great way to get involved with the ODAF. Be sure to mark your pledge card when enrolling in the Young Alumni Program. Monarch Maniacs Recently, the ODAF took the Monarch Maniacs under its wing to connect and educate current students on the benefits of giving back to ODU. The student group has roughly 800 members and we are aiming to increase that number significantly over the course of this year. Current undergraduate ODU students can become a Monarch Maniac through a $25 membership fee. Not only does this small contribution give them the right to call themselves a Monarch Maniac, but they also receive the following great benefits: Two (2) official Maniac t-shirts Giveaways at football and basketball games exclusive to Maniacs Membership Card, providing discounts at sponsored vendors in the Norfolk area Priority seating for home games and road trips to select away games (non-tournament play only) Ten (10) priority points for every year of membership (up to 40 points) Access to the Big Blue Room at men s and women s basketball games Invites to special events Visit to register your account and see where you stand at all times. With this system, you have the ability to change all account information, make and track payments, and see where you rank according to the ODAF Priority Point System 24 hours a day. For more information or for help managing and setting up an 10 account, please refer to page Years of Participation Year 1 (2013 Graduates) Year 2 (2012 Graduates) Year 3 (2011 Graduates) Minimum Contribution ODAF Contributes ODAF Gift Credit $25 $75 $100 $50 $50 $100 $75 $25 $100

7 Why Give? By the Numbers The ODAF is the sole fundraising vehicle for Old Dominion University Athletics. Through its annual fund drive, the ODAF raises contributions in support of student-athlete scholarships. The long term goal of the ODAF is to fund all ODU athletic scholarships on an annual basis. The ODU Athletic Department receives no state funding and relies heavily on season ticket sales, sponsorships and advertising, student fees, and private contributions from our ODAF members. With your help we will continue to work to reach our goal of funding all athletic scholarships, in turn, allowing us to give our programs the necessary resources to compete for both C-USA and National Championships. The ODAF is very pleased with its recent success and the generosity of our donors. In 2013 we were able to reach a record high of 3,112 donors contributing $4,177,799. Although these are benchmarks for our program, we still need to reach our goal of being fully funded, with a scholarship bill of over $8.1 million. How We Stack Up Based on 2013 Annual Fund results 14M 12M 10M 8M 6M 4M 2M 0 $14.7M 9,185 UVA $6.7M 17,274 ECU $4.1M 3,112 ODU $2.9M 2,163 UTEP $2.2M 2,788 Southern Miss $2.1M 3,200 Marshall $1.81M 1,146 Rice Average Cost for One Football Student-Athlete Tuition $15,288 Room $6,256 Board $4,069 Books $500 Fees $345 Helmet $450 Pads $470 Jersey $150 Football $60 Pants/Pads $150 Cleats $120 Gloves $35 Total $27,893 ODAF Total Membership Donors at $100 and Above 2013 ODAF Dollars Raised Breakdown 0 12 $945, ,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Endowment $566,168 1,765 Premium Seating $1,622,287 Capital $1,450,081 2,420 2,576 2,724 $7,816, Total Dollars Raised Restricted 2,883 3, Unrestricted $3,232, ODAF Membership Breakdown Donors Under $ Members White Knight - $ Members Blue Knight - $ Members Blue Baron - $1, Members Blue Lion - $ Members $1, Average Gift Blue Monarch - $2, Members Silver Monarch - $3, Members Diamond Monarch - $5, Members Golden Monarch - $7, Members Platinum Monarch - $12, Members Royal Monarch - $15, Members Championship Monarch - $25, Members ODAF Total Annual Fund Dollars Raised 4M 3.5M 3M 2.5M 2M 1.5M 1M 1.82M 2.37M 2.69M 3.02M 3.40M 4.1M

8 Annual Giving Levels & Benefits Priority Points BENEFITS Support of an ODU Student-Athlete Membership Decal Tax Deduction SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY $27,893 CHAMPIONSHIP $25,000 ROYAL $15,000 PLATINUM $12,000 GOLDEN $7,500 DIAMOND $5,000 SILVER $3,500 BLUE $2,000 Basketball Priority Seats Football Priority Seats* Football Parking** (Season Ticket Holders Only) Big Blue Room Basketball Passes (Season Ticket Holders Only) (1) Additional Football Parking Pass*** (Season Ticket Holders Only - Must have 4+ Tickets) Basketball Parking (Season Ticket Holders Only) Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Tailgate Parking Garage Parking Garage Parking BLUE BARON $1, Red Garage Red Garage BLUE KNIGHT $500 Red Garage Red Garage Red Garage Red Garage Red Garage Yellow Garage Yellow Garage Yellow Garage VIP Garage D VIP Garage D VIP Garage D VIP Garage D VIP Garage D VIP Garage D Garage C Garage C Garage C Garage C Opportunity to Purchase Football Premium Sideline Seats* (Access to Lexus Field Pass Terrace****) 8 - Seats 8 - Seats 8 - Seats 8 - Seats 8 - Seats 8 - Seats 4 - Seats 4 - Seats 4 - Seats VIP Hospitality Basketball Passes (Season Ticket Holders Only) Opportunity to Purchase VIP Courtside Seats Invitation to Athletic Honors Banquet Invitation to Closed Practice Event President s VIP Dinner WHITE KNIGHT $300 BLUE LION $100 * = This number is equal to the amount of season tickets allowed to be purchased in priority seating ** = All Parking Lots are assigned annually and based on availability. In lots where demand exceeds supply, the Priority Point System will determine assignments. Refer to page 16 for 2013 average gifts of tailgating lots. *** = 2nd Football Parking Pass will be allocated only to donors with more than Four (4) Season Tickets and will have an additional cost of $50. **** = Only those with premium sideline seats can access the Lexus Field Pass Terrace. Priority Point System The goal of the ODAF Priority Point System is to achieve an equitable distribution of benefits. The intent of our system is to reward loyalty and support, while enabling new donors to acquire appropriate benefits in recognition of their financial support of the ODAF s scholarship fund. The Priority Point System is used to determine priority when allocating seat assignments at home, away, neutral and postseason games, parking, seating improvements and other special athletic events and activities. Priority points are awarded based on contributions to the ODAF, and are only active with an annual minimum gift to the ODAF of $100. The chart below shows how our priority points are calculated. NEW THIS YEAR! Beginning in 2014, ODAF will award two (2) priority points for each season ticket voucher book purchased for baseball, men s & women s soccer, and wrestling. These additional points will be awarded to fully recognize all season ticket purchases and reward our donors. These points are calculated in the Priority Point System under Current Year Season Tickets Purchased and Consecutive Years Season Tickets. (To purchase Season Ticket Voucher Books, contact the go to YNotTix.com or call ) Current Point System (As of January 1, 2014) Priority Point Example Big Blue has purchased two football and two men s basketball season tickets for two consecutive years. Big Blue has also been a member of the ODAF for two consecutive years, donating $500 unrestricted each year for a total of $1,000. He was also able to sign up his good friend Charles to join the ODAF at $100. This would give Big Blue 136 priority points broken down below: Season Tickets Purchased (Current Year) 4 x 2=8 Consecutive Years Giving ODAF 2 x 2=4 Consecutive Years Season Tickets 2 x 2=4 Cumulative Lifetime ODAF Gift 1,000 x.02=20 Current Year ODAF Gift Unrestricted 500 x.15=75 Restricted none x.08=0 The Power of One-Referral Program +25 per referral Total: 136 priority points Where do you rank? To the right is the ranking of ODAF members by priority points. This table is offered as a guide to help you gain a better understanding of where you rank within the Priority Point System. For more information on ranking, please refer to page 24 which discusses our new personal account management system. Donor Rank Priority Points 1 73, , ,701 VIP Trip with ODU Athletics Team Season Tickets Purchased (Current Year) x ,295 Consecutive Years Giving - ODAF x 2 Invitation to Scholarship Luncheon ODU Athletic Scholarship Bill vs. Total Dollars Raised Consecutive Years Season Tickets x Fully Funds One Full Scholarship Cumulative Lifetime ODAF x.02 1, for ODU Student-Athlete ODU Athletic Scholarship Bill ODAF Annual Fund Current Year ODAF Gift 1, $8.1M Exclusive Scholarship Society $4.1M Unrestricted x.15 Recognition Plaque 2, Restricted x.08 BONUS POINTS 2, While the annual fund continues to soar in membership and contributions, we are still The Power of One-Referral Program +25 per referral 14 looking to reach our ultimate goal of fully funding our ever increasing scholarship bill. Monarch Maniac

9 Parking & Tailgating There are approximately 5,500 parking spaces available on campus. ODAF donors who purchase season tickets will receive priority parking, based on their current year gift. Because football parking is assigned on an annual basis, additional information will be communicated in the Spring of This information will cover additional garage parking passes, how to make specific tailgating requests, as well as inform you of any changes made to the tailgating lots. Below is the 2014 football parking map, where tailgating is only permissible in surface lots and designated spots on campus. Due to upcoming campus construction, lots are subject to change. 41 st Street Garage C Monarch Way To Downtown Norfolk 45 th Street 43 rd Street 47 th Street 46 th Street GOLD LOT 43 rd Street Killam Ave Garage D 45 th Street 49 th Street 48 th Street Lafayette River Elkhorn Ave. Garage B Hampton Blvd. PINK LOT 49 th Street 42 nd Street YELLOW GARAGE Kaufman Mall Parker Ave. ORANGE LOT BLACK LOT BLUE LOT 43 rd Street Bud Metheny Baseball Complex SILVER LOT GREEN LOT WHRO Powhatan Ave. RED GARAGE Soccer Complex Athletic Admin. L.R. Hill Sports Complex Lot th Street Folkes/Stevens Indoor Tennis Center GRAY LOT Melrose Pkwy. Bluestone Ave. BROWN LOT Brown Lot Longwood Dr. To Norfolk Naval Base Student Recreation Center Monterey Ave. Golf Parking Powhatan Apartments Bolling Ave. Powhatan Ave. BEIGE LOT 48 th Street WHITE LOT 49 th Street Sailing Center Elizabeth River 2013 Average Annual Fund Gift for Tailgate Lots Silver Lot - $14,256 Black Lot - $7,141 Blue Lot - $2,310 Gray Lot - $1,587 Beige Lot - $1,425 Green Lot - $1,253 Pink Lot - $1,184 Gold Lot - $932 Orange Lot - $928 White Lot - $734 Red Garage - $1,000+ Yellow Garage - $100+ Brown Lot (New 2014) OLD DOMINION Ted Constant Convocation Center Men s & Women s Basketball Seating Chart Renewal/Priority Deadline May 1 is the first priority deadline for football and basketball season tickets and parking. To be qualified HAMPTON to purchase BLVD. your tickets, you must have committed 100% of the eligible pledge, and have paid at least 50% of that pledge. All ODAF season ticket holders 118purchasing full price season tickets will keep that seat location until 117 the next seat reallocation, 119 provided they maintain their Gate B qualifying ODAF 116 membership level and purchase 120 their season tickets by the appropriate 115 deadlines For more information on 2014 basketball reseating, please turn to pages Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium304 ODU Football Seating Chart BLUESTONE AVE. 16 All Lots are Sponsored by Checkered Flag 17 Seating Key Hospitality Suites Club Level Seating Priority Seats Family Plan Sections Student Sections Group Section OLD DOMINION OLD DOMINION OLD DOMINION Seating Key Hospitality Suites Club Level Seating Priority Seats Family Plan Sections Student Sections Group Section GROUP BOX PARTY BOX GROUP BOX PARTY BOX Gate E Seating Key Season Tickets Premium Sideline Seating Students Family Plan Tickets Visitors Loge Seating / Suites Gate E Gate A BLUESTONE AVE. 106 HAMPTON BLVD. Gate A Gate D Gate D Gate B Gate C Gate C 49th St. 49th St. TAILGATING LOTS Seating Key

10 Premium Seats Ted Constant Convocation Center Club Seating Club Seats at the Constant Center are available in two and four-seat packages and include both men s and women s basketball tickets. Packages include a parking pass and access to the private third floor club level, which offers upscale concessions and full bar service during the game. Luxury Suites The third floor of the Ted Constant Convocation Center features 16 suites. Suite ownership at the Constant Center includes all ODU basketball games and provides the ability to purchase suite tickets to non-basketball events including concerts, family shows and comedy shows, before they go on sale to the general public. Courtside Seating For fans who want to be part of the action, on-court seating is now available at The Ted. The luxury seats, fashioned after NBA style seating, are located right on the court. Courtside seat ticket holders also have access to the VIP lounge, which features a bar service and complimentary upscale food options. Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium Premium Sideline Seating For fans who prefer a sideline view of the game, mid-field contoured seating is available. These seats provide more comfort over standard aluminum bleacher seats. Ticket packages include hospitality privileges to the Lexus Field Pass Terrace, an outdoor, covered space on the first level of the Ainslie Football Complex, that puts fans up close and personal with the Monarchs as they enter the field. To purchase premium sideline seats, a $1,000 minimum donation to ODAF is required. Seat selection is based on the Priority Points System. Luxury Suites The third and fourth level of the Ainslie Football Complex features 27 spacious suites, including patio, loft, and standard styles. Twelve suites boast outdoor balconies. Suites include tiered stadium seating for 12, upholstered furniture, televisions, food service area, parking passes, and six guest passes. Loge Seating Loge seats are available in two and four-seat packages on the second floor of the Ainslie Football Complex. Packages include a parking pass, access to the Loge Terrace and Scholarship Lounge, both of which offer upscale concessions and full bar service. For more information on our Premium Seating options, please contact Jena Virga at Currently we have sold out all football Premium Seating options. If interested in joining our football premium seating waitlist please contact the ODAF

11 Championship Effort ODAF Achieves 100% Staff Participation In 2013 the ODAF reached out to all 130 full-time ODU Athletic Department staff and asked them to make a donation to the athletic foundation. For the first time in the fifty year history of the ODAF, 100% of the entire Monarch family, which included coaches, administrators, and support staff, answered the call and made a financial contribution to the ODAF in Contributions from athletic department employees totaled over $25,500. Dr. Wood Selig praised his staff for their participation in the staff giving campaign. I congratulate Mark Benson and our entire ODAF staff. Having 100% staff participation speaks to the high moral, esprit de corps, and overall support our coaches and administration have for each other and most importantly our 473 student-athletes who represent ODU athletics. The contributions from the staff will help to support the student-athlete scholarship bill, which for 2013 was $8.1M. Heather Holt Women s Lacrosse Head Coach As a former student-athlete and now coach, I know the integral part ODAF plays in the development of our student-athletes and the overall athletic program. 110% Club As a part of the ODU Athletics Strategic Plan, the ODAF has been asked to grow our annual fund by 10% each year. In an effort to help us achieve this goal, we are asking all of our members to join the 110% Club. Increase your pledge by 10% from the previous year s amount and help the ODAF meet our goal. To show our gratitude to those who make this commitment, the ODAF will reward members with a unique 110% Club gift! POWER OF ONE Referral Program Another way for our current members to demonstrate their Championship Effort is by signing up friends, family, co-workers, fellow alumni and ODU fans to join the ODAF. The Power of One can make an enormous impact on the ODAF. By each of our members referring just one new ODAF member, our membership will grow to over 6,500. To reward those who participate in this membership drive, the ODAF will reward each donor with 25 priority points for every new member (minimum of $100) they sign up as well as give them the opportunity to receive many different prizes. In order to verify the referral, please fill out the name in the referral space on the attached pledge card. The new donor s pledge must be paid in full before the active donor receives the incentive of 25 priority points and prize. Refer your first member today and start collecting priority points and prizes! Dave Rowlands Stafford, Virginia 110% Club Member I gladly increased my 2013 ODAF donation to help fund the additional athletic scholarships needed for ODU Football s transition to C-USA and to maximize my selection options during football reseating. Go Monarchs! Ken Danser 2013 Power of One Winner I try to get my friends, family, and anyone else involved in giving to ODAF because I see how exciting the University is becoming. While ODU has always had fabulous sports teams, including many national and conference champions, the addition of football has kicked the excitement to a new level. I want people to become involved in this growing process, and experience the fun and camaraderie of attending games well into the future. We need their support to grow and excel both athletically and academically. I want everyone to become involved, not only as a spectator, but as a member of the ODU family. Being a member of ODAF accomplishes this and gives each donor Number of New Members Rewards 3 ODAF Lapel Pin 5 ODAF Car Flag 10 ODAF Nike Gameday Polo VIP Courtside experience Grand Prize at Men s Basketball Game ownership in the University and its athletic programs

12 Power of One - Refer a Friend ODAF Member who referred you For information, call Power of One - Refer a Friend ODAF Member who referred you For information, call Power of One - Refer a Friend ODAF Member who referred you For information, call Dates to Remember Contact Information Name: Contact Information Name: Contact Information Name: January Tax letter mailed to donors Address: City: State: Zip: Address: City: State: Zip: Address: City: State: Zip: February ODAF and football season ticket renewals mailed Basketball season ticket order forms to be mailed Phone #: ( ) Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone Do you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program? Phone #: ( ) Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone Do you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program? Phone #: ( ) Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone Do you or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program? April Important ODAF football parking information mailed Nika Khmolovska Women s Tennis Senior from Odessa, Ukraine Yes Company Name: (Please enclose the matching gift form from employer) Total Pledge for 2014: $ Payment (Circle One): VISA / MasterCard / AMEX Check Enclosed Payable to ODAF Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Yes Company Name: (Please enclose the matching gift form from employer) Total Pledge for 2014: $ Payment (Circle One): VISA / MasterCard / AMEX Check Enclosed Payable to ODAF Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Yes Company Name: (Please enclose the matching gift form from employer) Total Pledge for 2014: $ Payment (Circle One): VISA / MasterCard / AMEX Check Enclosed Payable to ODAF Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Thursday, May 1 - DEADLINE DAY Deadline to make ODAF pledge (50% paid off) Deadline to purchase/renew football season tickets Deadline to purchase/basketball season tickets June Reseating appointment times will be mailed out No words can fully express how much it means to me to be a Monarch. I am so thankful to this wonderful University, to this great Country and to its kind and generous people for turning these years into a miracle for me. Verification Code (Required) (For VISA/MC, last 3 digits in signature block on back of credit card. For AMEX, 4 digits above card number on front of card.) Verification Code (Required) (For VISA/MC, last 3 digits in signature block on back of credit card. For AMEX, 4 digits above card number on front of card.) Verification Code (Required) (For VISA/MC, last 3 digits in signature block on back of credit card. For AMEX, 4 digits above card number on front of card.) Mid-July Basketball reseating appointment times will begin Signature: Would you like to spread your payments over the year? Signature: Would you like to spread your payments over the year? Signature: Would you like to spread your payments over the year? Friday, August 1 Deadline to have ODAF pledge paid in full (football & basketball season tickets/parking will not be mailed until paid in full) Fill out this form: January February Pledge Amount: $ Please enter the amount of your personal gift, not including matching funds. May June September October Fill out this form: January February Pledge Amount: $ Please enter the amount of your personal gift, not including matching funds. May June September October Fill out this form: January February Pledge Amount: $ Please enter the amount of your personal gift, not including matching funds. May June September October Mid-August Football season tickets and parking passes mailed to donors March April July August November December March April July August November December March April July August November December Mid-October Basketball season tickets and parking passes mailed to donors To receive Ticket and Parking Priority based on ODAF ranking, 50% OF ALL CURRENT PLEDGES MUST BE PAID BY MAY 1st To receive Ticket and Parking Priority based on ODAF ranking, 50% OF ALL CURRENT PLEDGES MUST BE PAID BY MAY 1st To receive Ticket and Parking Priority based on ODAF ranking, 50% OF ALL CURRENT PLEDGES MUST BE PAID BY MAY 1st Wednesday, December 31 All ODAF pledge balances due Simply return this pledge card with your payment to Simply return this pledge card with your payment to Simply return this pledge card with your payment to 22 Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, 4417 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, 4417 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, 4417 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA

13 Where Do I Rank? Get the Answer in Real Time Online! About Your Account Manager The Old Dominion Athletic Foundation wants to keep you up-to-date on our latest efforts to place our program in the upper echelon of intercollegiate athletics. With the move to Conference USA, we are taking the necessary steps to improve our fundraising efforts to compete at this new level. Last year, the ODAF partnered with NeuLion Inc. Through this partnership, NeuLion provides the ODAF with top-ofthe-line software allowing us to coordinate all our activities from a single program, better manage our database and actively steward our growing family of donors. You are able to access your donor membership account online through your own computer, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You are also able to see all of your past giving, as well as make pledges and payments toward current gifts. As someone with a demonstrated commitment to what we are building at ODU, your online account has already been created. Simply go to and then click on the ODAF Member Login tab. Once selected, you will be asked for your username and password, which are provided for you on the top right of page 25. Once you have entered your username and password you will have full access to your account. You can make a new pledge or payment, check your past giving, update your address, or change your password. You can even upload a photo of yourself or family to your personalized account! We encourage you to take full advantage of all the opportunities our system allows. Finally, all of these services are being offered IN ADDITION TO NOT as replacement for the outstanding personal service you have come to expect from our ODAF staff. If you desire help using your online account, or have any questions at all please give us a call at (757) Now is an exciting time to be a part of the ODU Athletics community and we need your participation to make our ambitious goals a reality. Thank you for all you have done in the past to bring us to this point and thank you for your continued commitment to ODU Athletics. Please note: If you do not have an ODAF Member # (Username), please create an account by visiting Once you make an online donation you will be sent your account information. If NeuLion account was customized in 2013 your username has not been provided for security purposes