What is the Golden Grizzly Athletic Fund?
The Golden Grizzlies Athletic Fund provides valuable support
specifically for Oakland University athletics. Contributions underwrite
scholarships, help us ensure all of our student-athletes have a positive
intercollegiate experience, and support academic achievement for more
than 350 Golden Grizzlies student-athletes in 18 varsity sports.
Why Give?
As a supporter of the Golden Grizzlies Athletic Fund, you can help
us become the best
athletic program in the Summit League. Winning programs attract the best. Quality students bring academic success, added value,
and distinction to an Oakland
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Men's soccer player Ryan Rzepka earned the Mid-Con's highest
honor, the 2002-03 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.
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Women's
soccer player Ashley McGee received OU's highest honor, the 2003
Matilda R. Wilson Award.
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Who
benefits?
Everyone! Athletic participation greatly enhances the Oakland
University community by providing our students, alumni, parents and
area residents the opportunity to come together and experience the
excitement of NCAA athletics.
Fans cheer, our
Golden Grizzlies teams including basketball, cross country,
track and field, soccer, swimming and diving, baseball, softball,
tennis, golf and volleyball.
Our teams have
won 16 Mid-Continent Conference regular season titles and 33
Mid-Continent Conference Championships, and 21 OU teams have
participated in NCAA and postseason championships competition.
The Golden
Grizzlies will strive to continue their success in the newly formed
Summit League. |
Swimmer
Chris Sullivan posted a time of 19.66 in the 50-yard freestyle
that not only set a new school, pool and meet records at the
National Independent Conference Championships, but was the sixth
fastest time in the nation. |
Benefits of giving.
While our contributors enjoy special privileges and access, most important is the
satisfaction you get from supporting the educational and athletic efforts of our Golden
Grizzlies student-athletes.Golden
Grizzlies student-athletes bring to the Oakland University campus a dimension of excellence,
both academically and athletically, that distinguishes it regionwide.
As we move forward with our growing
Division I athletic program, your gift helps ensure our student-athletes maintain that
competitive edge.
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Join our winning team!
Your financial support is the key to Oakland's ability to provide the highest quality
intercollegiate athletics program for our student-athletes, university and community. Giving
opportunities are tailored to meet the needs of every donor, from individuals to
corporations. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
In addition to
monetary gifts, donors may wish to consider other
charitable opportunities: bequests, life income trusts, endowed scholarships, memorial
gifts, donated goods and services, gifts of stock and life insurance, and corporate
matching gifts. Exclusive naming opportunities and sponsorship packages are
also
available.
If you have any questions regarding the Golden Grizzlies Athletic
Fund, please contact the Department of Athletics Development office at 248-370-4034.
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Mike Helms finished third in the nation in scoring among NCAA
Division I players. He was named the Mid-Con Men's Basketball
Player of the Year and received All-America honors from the
Associated Press.
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Please click here to fill out the form for your gift.
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wins with a gift to the Golden Grizzly Athletic Fund! |
Coaches Circle
(Exclusive donor group - highest form of
Athletics Department recognition) |
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OU Lapel
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Attend
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Donor
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Game
Program "Donor Honor Roll" Recognition |
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Preseason Grizz Den Reception (October 12, 2007) |
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Men's/Women's Basketball Media Guides |
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Opportunity to purchase entry into the Grizz Den (1) |
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Pre/Post
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Opportunity to purchase V.I.P. parking pass (2) |
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Golden
Grizzlies Apparel Item |
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Honorary
Coach Opportunity at Select Games |
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(1)
Available for purchase for an additional payment of $125
per individual, $200 per couple, $250 for family/guest pass
(2) Available for purchase for an additional payment of $150 |
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| Priority seating and
post-season ticket purchases will be based on annual gifts as of July 1,
2007 (and
President's Club pledges), prior giving history and seating availability. 'O'rena season
ticket location priority will be given to season ticket holders whose gifts are received
by October 31, 2007. This policy will be re-evaluated in 2008, and every other year
thereafter. |
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