The Huskies ClubSupporting Michigan Tech’s Student-Athletes Since 1956

Dear Huskies Fan, The exhausted skier gives 110 percent as she crosses the finish line. The forward fakes her defender and drives the lane for a basket. The receiver dives over the corner cone for a Sherman Field touchdown. The defenseman takes the puck away from a breaking winger and saves the game.

Jenna Klein conducts blood pressure research, is an Academic All-American, and qualifies for the NCAA Nordic skiing championships three years in a row. Katie Wysocky writes for the Lode, carries a great GPA, and makes All-GLIAC in basketball. Keith White is a first-team Academic All-American while becoming the football Huskies all-time leader with 2,377 receiving yards. Eli Vlaisavljevich is a stalwart on the blueline while attaining a Goldwater Scholarship, Michigan Tech’s Provost’s Award for Scholarship, and ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District First Team honors.

Our student-athletes succeed in and out of the classroom. The Huskies Club funds scholarships that allow these students to pursue their dreams. You receive perks, but the best part of being a member of the Huskies Club is knowing that you are making great moments in sports history possible by supporting our student-athletes.

Thank you for your support as you continue the tradition of athletic and academic excellence at Michigan Tech.

Steve Nordstrom Director of Athletic Development

Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowIn 1956, legendary hockey coach John MacInnes and local contractor Herman “Winks” Gundlach formed the Huskies Club to raise funds for athletic grant-in-aid scholarships. Today, donations to the Huskies Club by alumni, friends, and community members continue to strengthen all Michigan Tech athletic programs and provide scholarships for the student-athletes.

Becoming a member of the Huskies Club is easy, and giving levels start at just $100 per year. Gifts to the Huskies Club have helped raise a total of more than $1 million dollars for Michigan Tech athletics in the last five years. Last year, there were more than 600 members in the Huskies Club.

An individual athletic scholarship costs approximately $28,000 in 2009-10. Recent funding has also focused on improved recruiting opportunities, team travel, equipment, facility improvements, and athletic department special projects.

“Both Art and I are firm believers that academics should

be number one for our athletes. We are glad that our coaches are mindful of the classroom performance of each person on the team. We believe it makes a better team.”

—Phyllis Boutilier and Art WeaverThirty-year donors to the Huskies Club

Recent Achievementsn Michigan Tech received the inaugural Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award in 2009 for “displaying sportsmanship toward visiting teams.”

n Michigan Tech student-athletes attained a 3.21 cumulative GPA while the remaining student body cumulative GPA was approximately 3.00. Thirty-six student-athletes earned a 4.00 GPA during 2008–2009.

n Michigan Tech athletes have an 82 percent academic success rate.

n Suzanne Sanregret was named NCAA Division II Central Region Athletic Director of the Year.

n Joe Haggenmiller was named Men’s Coach of the Year for both the Central Collegiate Ski Association and the NCAA Central Region.

n John Barnes was named the GLIAC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year.

“The scholarship funding we receive from the Huskies Club makes it possible for student-athletes to pursue the tradition of academic and athletic excellence at Michigan Tech. Giving to the Huskies Club or a specific sport helps student-athletes compete for championships and brings pride to the University, alumni, and fans.”

—Alicia Schneider ’09 Member, 2008-09 Elite 8 Basketball Team

Ways to Join the Huskies ClubAll gifts of $100 or more to Michigan Tech athletics will be recognized by the Huskies Club, and supporters can enjoy membership benefits.

Outright Gifts in the form of a check or credit card are the quickest and easiest way to donate to the Huskies Club. Other outright gift options include real estate, securities, or gift-in-kind items.

Pledges allow individuals to make a gift to the Huskies Club over the year or several years. Pledges give donors the flexibility to set up their own payment schedules.

Matching Gifts can double or triple your gift. To find out if your company participates, visit www.mtf.mtu.edu/giving/matching.php.

Planned Gifts allow Michigan Tech athletics to meet its goals while allowing donors to manage their assets. Planned gifts include life insurance policies, bequests, annuities, trusts, and many other IRA charitable gift options.

Major Gifts are donations of $25,000 or more that can include naming opportunities, capital project funding, or establishing an endowment. Major gifts create new opportunities for our student-athletes and transform the quality of the student-athlete experience.

Please contact Steve Nordstrom for more information and assistance on any of these opportunities: 906-487-3071 or huskiesclub@mtu.edu.

Huskies Club Benefits

Boosters($100-$174)

Silver Huskies ($175-$299)

Golden Huskies ($300-$499)

Honorary Coach($500-$999)

Honorary AD($1,000 and up)

Donor Recognition SDC Posters X X X X X

Huskies Club Decal X X X X X

Huskies Club Emails and E-Newsletters* X X X X X

$25 Discount for 1st SDC Membership X X X X X

Huskies Club Parking Pass† X X X X

Front License Plate‡ X X X

Invited to McLeod Alumni Lounge at Hockey Games X X

Two Tickets to Hall of Fame Banquet Dinner X

* Provide your preferred email address to be used for Huskies Club E-Newsletter to huskiesclub@mtu.edu.

† Huskies Club parking pass will be mailed to members in the local area. Those outside the area can request a parking pass for games they plan to attend by calling 906-487-3071.

‡ Please request a Huskies Club license plate (for the front of your vehicle) and media guide.

Benefits of Membership

Huskies Club Lifetime Membership LevelTo honor our generous donors, we recognize them in our Huskies Club Lifetime Membership Level. The Lifetime Membership Level is realized when the lifetime giving total exceeds $100,000 or when a one-time gift of at least $25,000 is made to Michigan Tech athletics.

Huskies Club Email and NewslettersStarting in 2009–10, the Huskies Club is offering updates, newsletters, and invitations by email. Providing your email address to huskiesclub@mtu.edu will allow us to reduce mailing expenses and relay information to you in a more-timely manner.

Important Dates Huskies Club Membership is based on the fiscal year: July 1 through June 30.

Become a member or renew your membership in July, August, September, October, or November to enjoy the full benefits of the Huskies Club.

Pledge payment deadlines are December 31 and June 30.

“Students need to have a well-rounded college experience,

and varsity athletics contributes to their education by promoting

teamwork, quick decision making, leadership on and off the field, as well as keeping their bodies and minds physically fit. These same skills are important to being successful as students and after they graduate

from Michigan Tech. Go Huskies!”—Dana ’80 and Mark Johnson

Huskies Club members, Honorary AD Level

NCAA GuidelinesPer NCAA rules, all contributors to any athletic program automatically become representatives of the athletic department and remain so permanently. Representatives are prohibited from participating in any recruiting activities and from providing any benefits to prospective or current student-athletes, unless expressly authorized by the department. Any violation of this basic rule may result in a permanent loss of membership benefits and priorities. Since we value greatly the relationship between the department and it representatives, we strongly encourage questions and inquires to the department’s Compliance Office regarding limitations and responsibilities of Huskies Club membership.

Join the Huskies Club Online

http://mtf.mtu.edu/give

Fill out the gift form.

Indicate Huskies Club, specific athletic program, or other preferences in the text box.

Mail

Make check payable to Michigan Tech Fund.

Indicate Huskies Club, specific athletic program, or other preferences.

Send Gift to Michigan Tech Fund 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931

Telephone

Call 906-487-2310 Indicate Huskies Club, specific athletic program, or other preferences.

For more information, contact:

Steve Nordstrom 906-487-3071

spnordst@mtu.edu

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