OBU AthleticsAttn: The Stampede Offi ce

500 West UniversityOBU Box 61840

Shawnee, OK 74804(405) 585-5411

Email: Stampede@okbu.edu

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As Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics embarks on a new era, the time has come to develop a program that allows OBU fans and supporters continued opportunities to support the more than 350 varsity student-athletes on Bison Hill.

The Stampede will allow our faithful supporters a structured program to support the very team(s) they love. As the costs of higher education and maintaining a successful athletic program continue to escalate, private contributions will be critical to assist our programs as they strive for excellence on the fi eld, court, pool and in the classroom.

In addition to helping fund student-athlete scholarships, The Stampede donations will help supplement general athletic operating costs, maintenance and upkeep of facilities and budget support for individual sports.

DID YOU KNOW?For the fi rst time in collegiate athletics history, at any level, OBU Athletics won four national championships in one day with Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving and Men’s and Women’s Track all winning their respective NAIA National Championships.

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Student-Athlete ScholarshipsA portion of all donations received through The Stampede will go to support the cost of a high-quality, Christian education for OBU’sstudent-athletes. These funds will allow individual sports the opportunity to recruit and retain top-level student- athletes in their respective sports.

Athletics General FundA portion of The Stampede revenue will support all Lady Bison and Bison sports.

Donor SeatingSpecifi c sections in football and basketball will require an annual donation to The Stampede in order to qualify for a season ticket in that area.

Individual (Specific) SportsCoaches are always in need of donations to help with their program’s budget. Individuals or companies may designate a gift to support an individual sport(s). Please note that gifts to individual sports do not count toward Donor Seating required annual donations or benefi t levels.

Matching GiftsMany companies provide matching gift programs for employee contributions. Please check with your employer about their matching gift policy and see if your gift can be matched.

Order your season tickets by visiting www.OBUBisonTickets.com

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From premium parking to donor seating, The Stampede will be at the heart of your OBU Gameday experience. Membership in The Stampede is automatically granted to donors who give$25 or more to any area or program of OBU Athletics.

DID YOU KNOW?Coach Bobby Cox, an NAIA Hall of Fame coach, has never had a losing season in 27 years at OBU. He eclipsed the 1000-win mark in 2011 and the Bison have been to the last two NAIA postseason tournaments.

Giving to OBU Athletics is as simple as calling (405) 585-5411 or visiting OBUBison.com and clicking on the Support OBU Athletics tab. For your convenience, gifts may be made with cash, check or credit card. Your gift is tax deductible for the calendar year in which it is made and is receipted and acknowledged by the OBU University Advancement offi ce.

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Fans are given the opportunity to purchase football season tickets in one of the

priority seating sections by making a per seat contribution to

The Stampede. The per seat contribution is included in the season

ticket cost as detailed in the chart below. Please note that the contribution component of the ticket is tax deductible.

Questions? Call The Stampede Offi ce at (405) 585-5411

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Fans are given the opportunity to purchase basketball season tickets in one of the priority

seating sections by making a per seat contribution to The Stampede. The per seat contribution is included in the

season ticket cost as detailed in the chart below. Please note that the contribution component of the ticket is

tax deductible.

DID YOU KNOW?The Lady Bison basketball team has had just two losing seasons in the last 20 years.

Order your season tickets by visiting www.OBUBisonTickets.com

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The Stampede priority parking lots for football and basketball are based on annual giving levels to The Stampede. In order to receive the benefi t of reserved lot parking (see membership benefi ts chart), Stampede members must qualify based upon the following criteria:

Be a member of The Stampede at required level Be a season ticket holder of that particular sport

Football season ticket holders donating at the Bison level and above qualify to receive The Stampede priority parking. The Stampede parking credentials must be displayed to gain admittance into priority parking lots. Spaces are based on availability and subject to change.

Basketball season ticket holders who give at the VIP Bison level and above qualify for reserved lot parking. The VIP Bison lot, formerly known as the Coaches Club parking, is located directly in front of the Noble Complex for Athletics.

Questions? Call The Stampede Offi ce at (405) 585-5411

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Young Alumni/New Graduate Program To keep young alumni connected, The Stampede offers OBU graduates a 50% discount on their priority seat contribution for three years after graduation (limited to two tickets). For example, Shaz Bison purchases two (2) tickets in the Green section, his cost would be $37.50 per ticket for the contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost for a grand total of $225. For additional information or questions, please call The Stampede offi ce at (405) 585-5411.

Starting 5 EndowmentOBU Athletics has created a new scholarship endowment program that will allow our supporters the opportunity to create an endowed athletic scholarship in the sport(s) of their choosing. Our goal is to create 5 endowed scholarships for each varsity sport that OBU offers. Donors may choose a position in a particular sport (for example, The John & Jane Smith Quarterback Scholarship). Because endowments are funded by the revenue generated from the principal amount (the principal is never reduced), donors funding an endowed scholarship create a lasting legacy for OBU Athletics.

A Starting 5 Endowment begins at $10,000 and allows donors to create a named scholarship directed toward their desired sport. Once fully funded at $10,000, the donor will receive a framed jersey with the picture of the current student-athlete that is receiving the scholarship, along with other benefi ts.

For additional information or questions about creating a Starting 5 Endowment, please call The Stampede offi ce at (405) 585-5411.

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HOW IT WORKS

The vast majority of colleges and universities have an annual fund specifi cally for athletics with a priority seating and membership level program in place. This setup allows for supporters to receive a variety of benefi ts such as seating priority, parking priority, exclusive athletics opportunities and much more based on their annual level of support for athletics.

Members of The Stampede, the annual fund for Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics, have an opportunity to receive a variety of benefi ts based on their fi nancial support (see Benefi ts Chart). Stampede members can qualify for benefi ts by purchasing season tickets with a per-seat contribution component included in the ticket price or by simply making a gift to The Stampede in support of OBU student-athletes (Please note the sections in the football and basketball seating charts that detail the per-seat contribution for tickets in priority seating sections.) Stampede members may choose to give an additional amount, above what the per-seat contribution gifts require, in order to move into a higher membership level and qualify for additional benefi ts.

Example 1: Shaz Bison decides to purchase two (2) football season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback section. His cost for the two seats would be $300 with $75 per ticket for the contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $300, $150 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Bison level (see benefi ts chart).

Example 2: Shaz Bison decides to purchase two (2) football season tickets in the Gold Reserved Bench Seating section. His cost for the two seats would be $150 with $25 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $50 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $150, $50 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Bison level (see benefi ts chart). Example 3: Shaz Bison decides to purchase four (4) football season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback section. His cost for the four seats would be $600 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $600, $300 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Gold Bison level (see benefi ts chart). Example 4: Shaz Bison decides to purchase two (2) football season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback Seating section. His cost for the two seats would be $300 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $300, $150 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Bison level. However, Shaz wouldreally like parking in the Gold Bison lot as well as an invitation to the Athletic Director’s reception. In order to receive the benefi ts of the Gold Bison level, Shaz chooses to donate an additional $150 to make his total Stampede giving $300 which moves him into the higher giving level (see benefi ts chart).

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Example 5: Shaz Bison decides to purchase two (2) VIP Tent football season tickets with accompanying Green Reserved Chairback Seating. His cost for the two VIP Tent passes and two accompanying Green Reserved Chariback Seating section seats would be $600 with $225 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $600, $450 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the VIP Bison level (see benefi ts chart).

Example 6: Shaz Bison decides to purchase two (2) basketball season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section. His cost for the two seats would be $300 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $300, $150 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Bison level.

Example 7: Shaz Bison decides to purchase four (4) football season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section and two (2) basketball season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section. His cost for the four football seats would be $600 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $600, $300 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Gold Bison level.

When the basketball season tickets go on sale, Shaz purchases his two season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section. His cost for the twobasketball seats would be $300 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $300, $150 would be the amount he is contributing to The Stampede at that time. Because Shaz Bison contributed $300 during the purchase of his four football season tickets and now contributed $150 for his two basketball season tickets his total annual contribution to The Stampede becomes $450. He now moves into the VIP Bison membership level and will receive VIP basketball parking and the other benefi ts associated with the VIP Bison level (see benefi ts chart). Example 8: Shaz Bison knows that he wants to purchase four (4) football season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section and renew his current four (4) basketball season tickets in the Green Reserved Chairback seating section. His cost for the four football seats would be $600 with $75 per ticket for the per-seat contribution requirement and $75 per ticket for the season ticket cost. Of that $600, $300 would be the amount he is contributing as a gift to The Stampede which would qualify him at the Gold Bison level.

However, Shaz knows that his four basketball season tickets also require a total of $300 in required per-seat contributions which would give him a total of $600 in annual contributions and would move him into the VIP Bison level. Shaz contacts The Stampede offi ce and makes his total contribution of $600 at the beginning of the football season and receives the benefi ts of the VIP Bison level for both football and basketball (see benefi ts chart).

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