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02 What Membership Supports

04 Quest for 8,000 Members & Referral Program

06 Capital Projects & Facilities Upgrades

08 Membership Levels & Priority Points

12 Football Tickets & Parking

03 By The Numbers

05 Membership Benefits

07 Limestone Society

09 How to Join

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Basketball Tickets & Parking

Premium Seating

Membership Programs

Compliance

What an exciting time to be a Kansas Jayhawk. Our student-

athletes, coaches, staff and I greatly appreciate your dedication

and on-going support. We could not reach our success in the

classroom, on the field of play or have the opportunity to take the

Gold overseas without you.

With your support, we are not only providing our student-athletes

with a world-class education and state-of-the-art facilities for

competition, we are showcasing what Kansas has to offer to our

collegiate competitors as well as visitors and fans from across the

country.

We are excited this year will bring the “Rules of Basket Ball” home

to KU – as there is no place more fitting to house this legacy. This

would not be possible without the support of our generous donors.

Together, we continue to make great things happen that will impact

generations of Jayhawks for years to come.

Rock Chalk

Sheahon Zenger

Athletics Director 2016 FUND DRIVEBEGINS

MAR1

GREETINGS

IMPORTANTDATES

WILLIAMS EDUCATION FUND 2016 MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE

OUR MISSION

The Williams Education Fund generates financial support for all University

of Kansas student-athletes with a responsibility to facilitate, promote, and

enhance academic and athletic experiences.

OUR HISTORY

The Williams Education Fund was originally founded as the Outland Club by

Dick, Skipper and Odd Williams in 1949. In 1973, the Outland Club became

known as the Williams Education Fund to honor the Williams family for its

commitment to Kansas Athletics.

2016 WILLIAMS FUND GOALS NEW

In 2016, the Williams Education Fund has established a goal of raising $19.5

million in support of 500+ student-athletes through the WEF Unrestricted

and Scholarship funds. In order to reach this goal, it will take the support of

Jayhawks from around the world as we strive to build the Williams Fund to

8,000 members strong.

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET

DEADLINE

APR 15

BASKETBALLSEASON TICKET

DEADLINE

july1FOOTBALL

SELECT-A-SEAT

may 9-13

BASKETBALLSELECT-A-SEAT

aug15-19

OLYMPIC SPORT SELECT-A-SEAT DATES (conducted by phone)

JULY 1 JAN 9

AUG 1

AUG 22

2016 FUND DRIVECONCLUDES(Pledge payments due)

2017

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SOCCER BASEBALLSOFTBALL

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WILLIAMSFUND.COM 855.GIVE.WEF [email protected] 1

REVENUE SOURCES

STUDENT-ATHLETE ANNUAL INVESTMENT

$200,000 DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

$400 per student-athlete

$600,000 ACADEMIC SUPPORT

$1,200 per student-athlete

$1,300,000 HEALTH & WELLNESS


$4,900,000 SPORT OPERATING EXPENSES


$7,100,000 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & DEBT SERVICE


$5,700,000 TEAM TRAVEL


$12,300,000 GRANTS-IN-AID

In-State: $23,276 Out-of-State: $38,122

NCAA & Conference Distributions $28,000,000

WEF Contributions $19,500,000

Ticket Sales $18,900,000

Game Guarantees $600,000

Institutional Support $1,400,000

Student Fees $300,000

Investment Income $1,100,000

Royalties/Sponsorships $10,500,000

Concessions/Merchandise/Events $1,000,000

Other $1,800,000

TOTAL OPERATIONAL REVENUES*

$83,100,000

IN 2016, KANSAS ATHLETICS WILL HAVE AN OPERATING BUDGET OF OVER $83 MILLION. As the cost of education continues to

rise, travel and facility costs increase, our need for private support is crucial. This year, one student-athlete may receive up to $78,122 in

academic and athletics support. By investing in the Williams Fund, you give Jayhawk student-athletes the opportunity to be champions in

the classroom while competing at the highest levels in the sport they love.

WHAT MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS

$200,000 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

$400 per student-athlete

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*Operational Revenues represents sources available to fund current year expenditures. Does not include long-term or restricted contributions, unrealized investment earnings, or other non-cash revenues.

WILLIAMS EDUCATION FUND 2016 MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE2

“I came to Kansas to compete at the highest level and to get a great education. Thanks to all of those who donate to the Williams Fund for providing me with this amazing experience! Rock Chalk!”

CARLTON BRAGG, JR.FreshmanCleveland, Ohio

BY THE NUMBERS

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QUEST FOR

8,000 THE WILLIAMS FUND IS ON A QUEST TO REACH 8,000

MEMBERS. In order to achieve this goal, it will take the

support of Jayhawks from around the world. In 2015, we

had nearly 6,300 members representing 47 states, which

ranks near the bottom compared to our rivals in the Big 12

Conference.

There is strength in numbers. By building the Williams

Fund to 8,000 members, we will provide our current and

future Jayhawk student-athletes with increased scholarship

opportunities and the resources necessary to be champions

on-and-off the field of play.

No matter where you chant “Rock Chalk”, you can help us

build upon the success we have come to know and love

as Jayhawks. By referring a fellow Jayhawk to join the

Williams Fund, you will put us one step closer to reaching

our goal of 8,000 members. In addition, you will receive a

one-time priority point bonus. Invest in the future of Kansas

Athletics by referring a new member to the Williams Fund.

Memberships begin for as little as $100 a year!

REFERRAL PROGRAMONE-TIME POINT VALUE

Hall of Fame ($50,000+) 200 PTS MVP ($2,500-$4,999) 10 PTS

Champion ($25,000-$49,999) 100 PTS Rock Chalk ($1,000-$2,499) 4 PTS

All-American ($10,000-$24,999) 40 PTS Jayhawk ($500-$999) 2 PTS

Legend ($5,000-$9,999) 20 PTS Crimson & Blue ($300-$499) 1 PT


MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

ONE-TIME POINT VALUE

Benefits/LevelsOutland$100

Crimson & Blue$300

Jayhawk$500

Rock Chalk$1,000

MVP$2,500

Legend$5,000

All-American$10,000

Champion$25,000

Hall of Fame$50,000

Athletics Director’s Dinner Invite

Men’s Basketball NCAA 1st/2nd Round Request

Men’s Basketball Same Seat Option

Men’s Basketball Hospitality Priority

Late Night in the Phog Reserved Seat Request

Men’s Basketball NCAA Regional Ticket Request

Men’s Basketball Private Practice Invite

Men’s Basketball Big 12Ticket Request

One-Time Immediate Family Account Transfer

Men’s Basketball NCAA Final Four Ticket Request

New Member Hat (First Year)

Football/Men’s Basketball Media Guides

Season Parking Pass Primary Lot

Advanced Ticket Sales

Football Same Seat Option

KU Store Discount

Basketball Roundball Event Invites

Rock Chalk Tailgate Invites

Member Appreciation Football Spring Game Tailgate

Membership Thank You Packet

80% Tax Deductibility

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DEBRUCE CENTERThe permanent home of James Naismith’s original “Rules of Basket Ball.” In addition, it will include a student dining commons area and an athletic training table for the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

MCCARTHY HALLHouses the men’s basketball team and an equal number of distinguished non-student-athletes.

ROCK CHALK PARK Serving as the home of our Jayhawk Soccer, Softball and Track & Field programs, Rock Chalk Park is one of the premiere facilities in collegiate athletics.

MEMORIAL STADIUM Enhancements will provide fans with improved amenities along with new premium seating and hospitality options. Additional facility improvements are still under review.

JAYHAWK TENNIS CENTER Opening next season, the new Jayhawk Tennis Center at Rock Chalk Park will be an indoor-outdoor complex that will be the new home of Kansas Tennis.

CAPITAL PROJECTS & FACILITIES UPGRADESIN RECENT YEARS, KANSAS ATHLETICS HAS

INVESTED OVER $80 MILLION IN CAPITAL

PROJECTS THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF

ROCK CHALK PARK, MCCARTHY HALL AND THE

DEBRUCE CENTER. We all knew the promise of

these new facilities. Since they have opened, we have

seen that promise quickly achieved through success

on-and-off the field of play.

LEARN MORE Make a gift in support of future capital

projects through the Limestone Society on page 7.

“Investing in capital projects is vital to building upon the success we have come to know and love as Jayhawks. These new facilities enable Kansas Athletics and the University of Kansas to continue to attract the best and brightest.”

SHEAHON ZENGERAthletics Director

TENNIS


“Being a Jayhawk to me means more than just representing yourself, you are representing the university’s great history and traditions.”

SMITH HINTONFreshmanRaleigh, N.C.

LIMESTONE SOCIETYThe Limestone Society is dedicated to the

enhancement and development of Kansas

Athletics’ facilities and endowments. Currently,

plans are being developed for renovations to

Memorial Stadium and to build the new Jayhawk

Tennis Center at Rock Chalk Park.

In order to build these first-class facilities, it will

take an increased investment, above and beyond

annual Williams Fund membership contributions,

from those who love the Jayhawks. By making a

gift to the Limestone Society you will transform

the future of Kansas Athletics.

DID YOU KNOW?

Double priority points are awarded for

gifts to the Limestone Society, if the

amount is equal or above the previous

two years of annual membership giving.

DONOR A pledges $50,000 to annual giving for the 2015 Fund Drive. The donor’s annual average for the past two years is $50,000. The Limestone Society gift is $10,000. The donor would receive 2 points per $100.

DONOR B pledges $5,000 to annual giving and the past two-year annual average is $7,500. The Limestone Society gift is $3,000. The donor would receive 1 point per $100 since the annual gift is less than the average $7,500.

LIMESTONE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Limestone Society initial year commemorative gift

• Williams Fund priority points

• Facility grand opening VIP invitations

• Name recognition ($50,000 minimum)

• Facility naming opportunities

Please note: Gifts made to the Limestone Society DO NOT count toward annual benefits.

DONOR C pledges $50,000 to annual giving and the past two-year annual average is $47,500. The Limestone Society gift is $10,000. The donor would receive 2 points per $100.

DONOR D pledges $25,000 to annual giving and the past two-year annual average is $100,000. The Limestone Society gift is $10,000. The donor would receive 1 point per $100 as the annual gift must be at least $50,000 to receive double points.

POINT CALCULATION EXAMPLES

TENNIS


RANK Hall of Fame$50,000

Champion$25,000

All-American$10,000

Legend$5,000

MVP$2,500

Rock Chalk$1,000

Jayhawk$500

Crimson & Blue$300

Outland$100

Parking

Postseason

Away Games

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & PRIORITY RANKINGMEMBERSHIP LEVELS PRIORITY RANKING CHART

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

MEMBERS

2015 160 181 359 374 403 889 563 473 2860

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PRIORITY POINTS

PRIORITY POINT RANKINGS

Philanthropic Support

Kansas Athletics Current Pledge

1 PT/$100

Increased Giving Incentive

2 PTS/$100 New or

Increased Gift

Kansas Athletics Donations

Since 1978

1 PT/$100

Limestone Society

2 PTS/$100 Above

Previous

2-Year Donation

Average

Season Ticket Support

Football Season Ticket

Purchases

1 PT/Ticket

Football Season Ticket

Points*

5 PTS/Ticket,

Maximum

20 PTS/Season

Football Family Zone

5 PTS/Pack

Olympic Sport Season

Tickets**

2 PTS/Sport per Year

Athletics Loyalty

WEF Years of Donating

2 PTS/Year

Tradition Appreciation

25 PTS/5 Years of

WEF Membership

University Association

Chancellor’s Club

10 PTS/Initial Year,

1 PT/YR

Alumni Association


1 PT/YR

K Club/Spouse K Club


1 PT/YR

KU Employment/Spouse KU

Employment

1 PT/YR

Attend KU/Spouse Attend KU

10 PTS

RANK POINTS

5011,305 PTS

5002,720 PTS

1008,023 PTS

1,500836 PTS

2504,748 PTS

2,000561 PTS

1,0001,368 PTS

3,000242 PTS

*Not available for Coach’s Corner tickets **Not available for Men’s Basketball season tickets


Ensure our Jayhawk student-athletes continue to perform at the highest levels athletically, academically and in the

community through a tax-deductible gift to the Williams Fund. All gifts, regardless of size, make a difference!

HOW TO JOIN

“If it weren’t for the Williams Fund, I probably wouldn’t have a scholarship to attend KU and to be in the position that I’m in today – academically or athletically. Members of the Williams Fund are also some of our most supportive and loyal fans during the season at matches. Thank you!”

TAYLER SOUCIEJuniorOsawatomie, Kan.

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WAYS TO JOIN:

Once a pledge is recorded, the donor becomes an active

member eligible to receive benefits, including ticket priority.

The Williams Fund accepts the following forms of payment:

Check or Money Order

Please make all checks or money orders payable to the Williams

Education Fund.

Credit Cards

The Williams Fund accepts all major credit cards including

Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Credit

card payments are accepted over the phone or online at

WilliamsFund.com.

Gift of Appreciated Property

Williams Fund members have the ability to make a gift through

the transfer of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real property.

Gift-In-Kind

Gifts of goods or services that can be of great financial

assistance to the Williams Fund or Kansas Athletics. These gifts

are accepted on a limited basis and are subject to the pre-

approval of the Athletics Director.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your gift to the Williams Education

Fund. Please consult with your employer’s human resources

department to see if you are eligible to maximize your

contribution supporting Kansas Athletics. For more information

regarding matching gift opportunities, please contact KU

Endowment.

WHAT TO SUPPORT:

WEF Unrestricted (Preferred method)

Gifts to WEF Unrestricted allow Kansas

Athletics the latitude to invest in the areas of

greatest need to provide our 500+ student-

athletes with the resources necessary to be

champions.

WEF Scholarships

This year, Kansas Athletics will award

over $12.3 million in scholarships. Gifts

in support of WEF Scholarships allow

our talented student-athletes to receive a

first-class education from the University of

Kansas.

Increased Scholarship Giving

All new or increased unrestricted or

scholarship gifts from the previous fund

drive will be allocated in support of student-

athlete scholarships.

Limestone Society

Funds directed toward capital projects.

Learn more about supporting the Limestone

Society on page 7.


“The adrenaline rush I get coming out of the locker room ready to play in front of all of our great fans is something I will never take for granted.”

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Jayhawk tradition. Thanks to the Williams Fund, my experience at the University of Kansas is an unforgettable memory that will last a lifetime.”

JOE DINEEN, JR.SophomoreLawrence, Kan.

SHARON LOKEDISophomoreEldoret, Kenya


“I wear the Crimson and Blue everyday with great pride. It’s an honor to continue the tradition of those who came before me. I am grateful to the members of the Williams Fund who have helped to give me the privilege of representing KU.”

CHRIS MELGARESSophomoreManhattan, Kan. “Being able to play soccer at

Kansas has opened up many doors for me on-and-off the field. The experiences I have had as a member of the Jayhawk family would not have been possible without the support of the Williams Fund and its members.”

KAYLA MORRISONSophomoreCorona, Calif.


TICKETS Active members of the Williams Fund who purchase football season tickets are given first priority to select their seats in Memorial Stadium. For the 2016 season, ticket applications must be submitted by April 15. Select-A-Seat will be held May 9-13 and appointment times are determined based upon Williams Fund priority point rankings.

Requesting a tier does not guarantee tickets within that tier and orders will be subject to availability. Actual tier will be determined through Select-A-Seat. All ticket holders will only owe the amount of their final seat location. Should the final seat location not match the original request, an upcharge or refund for the difference in price will be made.

NEW KEEP YOUR SAME SEATS AS LAST YEAR!Simply maintain or increase your Williams Fund membership level for the option to bypass Select-A-Seat and cheer on your Jayhawk Football team from your same seats as last year.

SAME-AS-LAST-YEAR SEATING CHARTAn account cannot decrease membership level from the previous year. Please see scheduled annual availability below:

2016 2017 Hall of Fame Same Same Champion Same Same All-American Same Same Legend Same Same MVP Same Same Rock Chalk Same Same Jayhawk Same Same Crimson & Blue Same SameOutland Same Same

SELECT-A-SEATTICKET SELECTION MAXIMUM

All Levels: 12 Seats

Additional Requests: Post SAS Pending Availability

TIER 1 TIER 2 COACH’S CORNERTIER 3

FOOTBALL

NOT A WILLIAMS FUND MEMBER, BUT WISH TO KEEP

YOUR SAME SEATS? Simply join the Williams Fund for as little as

$100 and you, too, can keep your seats in Memorial Stadium.

For members who decrease level or wish to participate in Select-A-Seat, an appointment will be

scheduled this spring.

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PARKINGFollowing Select-A-Seat, parking for Kansas Football will be allocated based on membership level. Please note, due to limited inventory, being at a certain membership level does not guarantee the requested parking location. Priority parking is a benefit only for active members of the Williams Fund.

Please contact the Williams Fund for more information

regarding Kansas Football tickets and parking.

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2: 1274: 2926: 338

2: 3364: 8206: 1182

2: 13314: 13946: 2338

2: 3614: 8286: 1125

2: 2504: 7476: 1107

2: 2364: 6646: 868

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“LAST DONOR IN” PARKING ALLOCATION

LOT 2015 2015 LAST DONOR IN LEVEL MIN. POINT MIN.

59 Hall of Fame 6,58158 Suites and Hall of Fame 9,52865 Champion 4,47755 All-American 4,37660 Hall of Fame 6,61757 Champion 2,03156 All-American 2,43494 Legend 1,13491 Legend 1,12396 MVP 85052 Rock Chalk 1571 Outland 19036/39 Outland 530PF All Requests

NEW! PARKING PASS LIMIT (Excludes suite holders)

TICKETS ORDERED PASSES

0-3 14-7 28+ 3

MULTIPLE PASS PARKING REQUESTS

LEVEL MAX. PASSES ADDITIONAL PRIMARY LOT(S)

PASSESHall of Fame 3 Lot PFChampion 2 Lot PFAll-American 1 Lot PFLegend-Outland 1 Availability Pending


BASKETBALL

TICKETS As an active member of the Williams Fund, you have the opportunity to purchase season tickets for Kansas men’s basketball to cheer on your Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse, the greatest home-court advantage in sports.

To purchase tickets for the 2016 season, ticket applications must be submitted by July 1 with Select-A-Seat being held August 15-19. Select-A-Seat times are determined based upon Williams Fund priority point rankings.

Requesting a tier does not guarantee tickets within that tier and orders will be subject to availability. Actual tier will be determined through Select-A-Seat. All ticket holders will only owe the amount of their final seat location. Should the final seat location not match the original request, an upcharge

or refund for the difference in price will be made.

SAME-AS-LAST-YEAR SEATING CHARTAn account cannot decrease membership level from previous year. Please see scheduled annual availability below:

2016 2017 Hall of Fame Same Same Champion Same Same All-American SELECT Same Legend SELECT Same MVP SELECT Same Rock Chalk SELECT Same Jayhawk SELECT SELECT Crimson & Blue SELECT SELECTOutland SELECT SELECT

SELECT-A-SEAT TICKET SELECTION MAXIMUM

Outland ($100) – MVP ($2,500): 4 Seats

Legend ($5,000) – Hall of Fame ($50,000): 6 Seats

Additional Requests: Post SAS Pending Availability

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Postseason tickets and parking for Kansas

men’s basketball are allocated based on current

membership level. Please note, due to the limited

inventory, being at a certain membership level does

not guarantee the request. Postseason tickets

and priority parking are benefits only for active

members of the Williams Fund.

Please contact the Williams Fund for more

information regarding Kansas basketball tickets

and parking.

2015 “LAST DONOR IN” PARKING LOT ALLOCATION

LOT 2015 2015 LAST DONOR IN LEVEL MIN. POINT MIN.

71 Hall of Fame 6,151PF Rock Chalk 1,05072 All-American 1,819125 All-American 39454 Legend 18119 MVP 1,558 90 All Requests

MULTIPLE PASS PARKING REQUESTS

LEVEL MAX. PASSES ADDL. PASSES

Hall of Fame 3 Lot 90Champion 2 Lot 90All-American 1 Lot 90Legend-Outland 1 Pending Availibility

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with the 2016-2017 men’s

basketball season, Kansas Athletics will permanently

lose almost 200 parking spaces in Lot 72 and 50

parking spaces in Lot 19 due to construction on

campus. We are working with KU Parking & Transit

to add additional donor parking lots for men’s

basketball home games.

REGULAR SEASON PARKING & POSTSEASON TICKETS

AFHGARAGE


PREMIUM SEATINGWANT TO SUPPORT OUR JAYHAWK STUDENT-ATHLETES WHILE WATCHING THE GAME FROM THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE? By purchasing season tickets in a

premium location, you will be investing in those who wear the Jayhawk uniform. Not only will you have the best view of the action, but season ticket holders in premium locations

also receive exclusive benefits including priority points and a tax deduction for the Williams Fund donation portion of the premium seating cost.

Limited space remains for the 2016-2017 seasons. To learn more about premium seating options visit WilliamsFund.com or contact the Williams Fund.

WARD FAMILYSCHOLARSHIP SUITES

TOUCHDOWN CLUB MVP CLUB

Up to 18 seats (36 capacity)

Enjoy the game from a private, climate-controlled suite equipped with HD cable television, a refrigerator and a wet bar with the option to stock your own personal beverages.

Various seating options

The Touchdown Club provides fans with plush seating options and first-class amenities including HD cable televisions, private restrooms, a complimentary buffet and wait service to provide beverages during the game.

Hospitality included

The MVP Club gives Jayhawk baseball fans the opportunity to enjoy the game from a climate-controlled suite with HD cable televisions, complimentary buffet & beverages and access to the MVP Club deck with open chairback seating.


MEN’S BASKETBALLSECTION U

MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALLCOURTSIDESEATING

NAISMITH ROOM DONOR ATRIUM

DEBRUCE CENTER

SOLD OUT

Hospitality included

Cheer on your Jayhawks from a reserved seat directly behind the KU team bench! Williams Fund members in Section U will receive access to Horejsi for pre-game hospitality.

Watch your Jayhawks from a plush chairback seat with the closest view to the action inside Allen Fieldhouse. Courtside seat holders receive in-game wait service from Centerplate and access to pre-game hospitality.

Home Game Hospitality

Purchase hospitality memberships for men’s basketball home games. Open 90 minutes before tip-off and at halftime, the Naismith Room & Donor Atrium feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, private restrooms and HD cable televisions.

NEW for the 2016-17 season, the Williams Fund will offer pre-game hospitality in the DeBruce Center, the home of James Naismith’s original “Rules of Basket Ball.”


LIFETIME SOCIETYRECOGNIZING GENEROSITY

The Kansas Athletics Lifetime Society

recognizes active Williams Fund donors

who have graciously contributed over

$100,000 to Kansas Athletics in their

lifetime. A special recognition wall

displaying the names of these generous

individuals is located in Allen Fieldhouse.

As with all donor recognition, members

may choose to remain anonymous.

University of Kansas student-athletes are

forever grateful for the substantial impact

these individuals have made toward

past, present and future Jayhawks. For

questions regarding Lifetime Society

recognition, please contact the Williams

Fund.

CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS

In 2016, active Williams Fund accounts

ranked in the Top 100, based on priority

points, will have the opportunity to

purchase Jayhawk championship rings.

WILLIAMS FUND UTRADITION LIVES THROUGH U!

A must-have for students who love

Kansas Athletics! Williams Fund U is our

official student membership program. For

just $25 a year, Williams Fund U members

receive many exclusive benefits including

priority points to be used toward reserved

season ticket seating to Jayhawk Men’s

Basketball & Football.

Williams Fund U memberships are open to

all students enrolled in at least six credit

hours at the University of Kansas who are

degree seeking or paying campus fees.

Learn more at WilliamsFund.com/students

or sign up through Optional Campus Fees

on Enroll & Pay. Tradition Lives Through U!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Ten priority points toward reserved season tickets (equivalent of $1,000)

• Priority student ticket allocation for postseason play (Big 12, NCAA Tournament and bowl games)

• Member T-shirt• Special event invites• Williams Fund membership packet• Rock Chalk tailgate invite with food

& beverages• Outland membership level upgrade

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS SOFTBALL


HARLI RIDLINGSophomoreSentinel, Okla.

FIRST 4

CALLING YOUNG ALUMS

Young alums may now join the

Williams Fund starting at only $50.

This membership level is offered up

to four years after completion of an

undergraduate or graduate degree. An

account is only eligible for a total of four

years of membership and this option may

not exceed the four-year maximum.


• Football reserved season ticket discount

• Special event invites• Outland membership upgrade• Priority points*

K CLUB

PRESERVE. SUPPORT. CONNECT.

To become eligible for K Club, one must be

a former varsity head coach, student-athlete,

student athletic trainer or manager at the

University of Kansas and must have exhausted

his/her eligibility if applicable. K Club’s mission

is to help PRESERVE the history and traditions

of Kansas Athletics, SUPPORT current student-

athletes, and CONNECT those eligible for K Club.

Memberships start at $40. To learn more, visit

KClub.KUAthletics.com.


• Bi-annual newsletter• Exclusive invitations and merchandise• Football reserved section• Discounted Olympic sport season tickets• Career and social networking• Priority points• Outland level Williams Fund member

DUES ALSO SUPPORT:

• Hall of Fame • K Club Events• Sport Reunions • Senior K Rings

*Former Williams Fund U Member? Join WEF within a year of student membership and receive 20 priority points.

“It’s pretty cool to know that people are supporting us right here in Kansas and all over the country. It’s awesome to have people that you’ve never met helping you succeed at the University of Kansas. It’s a great representation of the Jayhawk way and how people from all over want you to succeed.”

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Prospective Student-Athlete

(PSA or “recruit”)

Any student who has started

classes for the ninth grade and has

not enrolled in a four-year institution.

Recruiting

Any solicitation of a prospect or the

prospect’s family for the purpose of

securing the prospect’s enrollment

and participation in athletics.

Student-Athlete

A student who presently is

participating in intercollegiate

athletics or has participated in

intercollegiate athletics and is still

receiving athletics aid.

Extra Benefit

An extra benefit is any special gift or

arrangement provided to a student-

athlete, or student-athlete’s friend

or family member, which is not

available to the general KU student

body or the general population. This

includes free or discounted meals,

services, transportation and any

financial assistance.

TERMS TO KNOW PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES

Permissible Booster Activities:

Continuing to have contact with an

established family friend or neighbor who

is a prospect (contact Compliance for pre-

existing relationship form – must submit to

ensure eligibility of student-athlete)

Viewing a prospect’s game on your own

initiative

Receiving a call from a prospect only if the

prospect initiates the call and it is not for a

recruiting purpose

Notifying the Kansas coaching staff of

prospects

As a Booster you MAY NOT:

Contact or call a prospect that you have not

had a long-standing relationship with (the

relationship must pre-date the ninth grade)

Contact or call a prospect’s parent, coach,

principal or counselor

Assist with the actual evaluation of talent at

the direction of the coaching staff

Promote and/or encourage a prospect to

attend the University of Kansas or conduct

in any communication that has a recruiting

theme

NCAA rules prohibit boosters from engaging in recruiting activities designed to secure

a prospect’s enrollment at the University of Kansas.

SOCIAL MEDIA REMINDER BOOSTERS MAY NOT INITIATE OR “ACCEPT” FRIEND REQUESTS OF PROSPECTS ON

FACEBOOK, BUT THEY CAN “FOLLOW” RECRUITS ON TWITTER. BOOSTERS SHOULD

NEVER POST ON A RECRUIT’S “WALL,” REPLY TO A “TWEET,” SEND THEM ANY KIND

OF DIRECT MESSAGE, OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION THAT WOULD CONSTITUTE

CONTACTING ANY RECRUIT.

COMPLIANCE


I would like to extend a big thank you to the

Williams Fund members who helped and supported

me throughout my journey here at the University of

Kansas. Becoming a Jayhawk is the best decision

I have ever made. With the amazing support of the

KU community behind me, it made my experience in

Lawrence one to remember.

As a student-athlete, I was able to represent the

Jayhawks across the country. Competing in meets

from New York to Oregon was the experience of a

lifetime.

Thanks to my coaches, teammates and the

academic staff, I was able to reach the highest

levels of track and field. During my career, I won four

consecutive Big 12 Championships in the 400-meter

hurdles, and I finished my career by capturing the

NCAA Championship at historic Hayward Field. My

experience as a Jayhawk will always have a special

place in my heart.

Since graduating from KU, I have stayed in

Lawrence to train as I live my dream of competing

around the world as a professional runner.

Once again, thank you! Everything you have done

has enabled me to reach the highest level in the

sport of track and field. I’ll be a Jayhawk forever.

Rock Chalk!

Michael Stigler

NCAA, Big 12 Champion

THANK YOU

Williams Education Fund

1651 Naismith Dr

Lawrence, KS 66045-4069

WILLIAMSFUND.COM 855.GIVE.WEF [email protected]

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