Newsletter MARCH 2014 rev9

ATHLETIC F UND
I N S I D E U C L A AT H L E T I C S D E V E L O P M E N T
YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND
MARCH 2014
Thank you again for your generous support of UCLA Athletics by being a member of the Wooden
Athletic Fund and enhancing the experiences of our student-athletes. UCLA Men’s Basketball will travel to
Las Vegas this month for the PAC-12 Conference Tournament (March 12th – March 15th). In addition,
UCLA Women’s Basketball will travel to Seattle for the PAC-12 Conference Tournament (March 6th – 9th).
UCLA Spring Sports have officially started their 2014 seasons as well. Remember, all members of the
Wooden Athletic Fund qualify for free admission to all regular-season home events, excluding Football and
Men’s Basketball. It is individuals like you who truly make a difference and more than 700 student-athletes
at UCLA thank you for your continued support. GO BRUINS!
BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Joe Bruin Bobblehead Gift for Online Wooden Athletic Fund Donation
by June 30, 2014
All Wooden Athletic Fund donors who renew their gifts
ONLINE by the June 30, 2014 renewal deadline will
receive a custom Joe Bruin Bobblehead gift. In late July,
along with your 2014-15 Wooden Athletic Fund
membership card, qualified donors will receive a voucher
to pick up a Joe Bruin Bobblehead at one of the first two
UCLA Football or Men’s Basketball games next season.
Don’t miss a chance to own this unique collectible
thank you gift!
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL WOODEN
ATHLETIC FUND DONOR BENEFITS
GIVING OPPORTUNITY
Individual Sport Support
Did you know you can make a direct impact on any one of UCLA’s 25 Intercollegiate Athletic Teams?
UCLA's success is a direct byproduct of the support and encouragement from you, the Bruin Family,
who recognize the value of athletics as part of the total student-athlete experience. You can help our
student-athletes realize their dreams and enhance their experience as a Bruin by making a charitable
donation directly to the sport(s) of your choice. All contributions directly enhance areas including:
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Academic Services
Recruiting
Dining and Nutrition
Facility, equipment and video upgrades
Please Note: Benefits for donations to individual sports vary based upon the sport and do not include
priority seating or parking opportunities for Football or Men’s Basketball. In recognition of gifts of
$25,000 or more to a single sport, donors are offered non-seating Wooden Athletic Fund benefits in
addition to the benefits provided by that sport.
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE
SPORT(S) OF YOUR CHOICE
DID YOU KNOW?
UCLA Student-Athletes Are Not Only Successful in Competition,
But Also in the Classroom
While UCLA Athletics is known for its 110 National
Championships, its greatest achievements lie in the
academic success of its student-athletes. As a
Wooden Athletic Fund donor and supporter of
UCLA Athletics, your generosity supports both the
academic and athletic role of our competing Bruins.
• 2013 NCAA Graduation Success Rate
Report – UCLA’s student-athlete graduation rate is 87%, with 5 teams at a perfect 100% (men’s tennis,
women’s basketball, softball, women’s swimming and diving, and women’s water polo) and half of the
teams above 90%.
• Academic Eligibility – At any given time, more than 98% of our student athletics are academically
eligible and have a cumulative grade point average above 2.0. This exceeds the overall University
averages of 93-95% each quarter.
• Academic & Student Services Programs – Each week UCLA Athletics’ Academic and Student
Services Program facilitates approximately 125 academic mentoring sessions, 40 learning specialist
sessions and 325 tutorial sessions in over 100 unique courses in 38 subject areas.
This level of academic and athletic success has been attainable because UCLA has been able to recruit
uncommon student-athletes, individuals who are internally motivated to embrace the challenges that come with
being an elite student and athlete. Thanks to your continued support, UCLA Athletics is able to provide
unparalleled academic and student support services to assist our student-athletes in achieving their academic
and personal goals.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UCLA
ATHLETICS ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES
M E E T A M E M B E R O F Y O U R U C L A AT H L E T I C S D E V E L O P M E N T T E A M
Gina Garrett
Director of Special Events
Start Date with UCLA Athletics Development: I began working at UCLA
when I started school in 1984 and never left – Department of Performing Arts,
The Central Ticket Office and Athletics Development. UCLA is a vital and
exciting environment and I love working here. I cannot imagine working
anywhere else.
Favorite UCLA Memory / Experience: Being in the pit at the 1992 MTV
Awards in Pauley Pavilion. Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Axl Rose, Red Hot Chili Peppers
performed and I caught one of the drumsticks thrown into the crowd by drummer Chad Smith… nearly
lost an eye, but worth it. I also remember getting in line with the Rally Committee to get the floor seats for
basketball games. I made and kept many friends from this era of my life.
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Green Bay Packers in honor of my late friend, Kevin Jeske, the
biggest Green Bay Fan there ever was...the greatest friend I ever had. We started working on the same
day at UCLA.
Favorite Westwood Restaurant: Feast From the East! Slightly past the Westwood borders,
but worth it for the Chinese Chicken (or Tofu) Salad and Sesame Chicken! They are also great Bruins
so I feel like we should support our Bruin vendors.
Favorite John Wooden Quote: Too many to pick from. He went beyond his quotes and really lived
what he preached – that is hard to do in today’s world. Coach is simply one of my favorite people I’ve
ever met in my life. He is the real deal.
Unique Fact About Yourself: I am a bonafide oenophile who houses over 60 bottles of wine, and I
open a bottle of red to enjoy while watching Game of Thrones.
Message to Our Donors: Everyone counts and everything counts. UCLA Athletics pursues one
endeavor after another and always dominates the field of collegiate athletics. That does not happen
without commitment and dedication from many different groups. We concentrate on our donor base so
that we can continue this legacy of excellence for UCLA.
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ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF
S AV E T H E D A T E
Bruins at the Beach, presented by Audi Auto Gallery
Saturday, June 21, 2014
On Saturday, June 21st, UCLA Athletics will be hosting its annual Bruins at
the Beach event at The Strand at Headlands, Dana Point to benefit nearly 700
student-athletes through the Wooden Athletic Fund. This exclusive event, limited
to just 150 guests, is an opportunity for passionate UCLA alumni, friends and
fans to spend an elegant intimate evening in Orange County with UCLA head
coaches, including Coach Mora and Coach Alford, as well as distinguished
UCLA Legends. This evening will feature gourmet food and drink selections,
live entertainment, an extensive silent auction with one-of-a-kind items,
a beautiful beach setting, and much more. More details to follow, but please
be sure to Save The Date!
S U P P O R T U C L A’ S N E W E S T S P O R T
UCLA Sand Volleyball
Already a popular sport on the world stage, Sand Volleyball is
an emerging sport in the NCAA and is growing rapidly across
the nation. UCLA had a very successful inaugural Sand
Volleyball season in the Spring of 2013 with two pairs
competing at the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National
Championships, and one player named AVCA Collegiate Sand
Volleyball All-American. UCLA has a great volleyball history
with several players from the indoor teams continuing on to
very successful Sand Volleyball careers as professional athletes.
UCLA has more Sand Volleyball Olympians than any other
school. Stein Metzger, former UCLA Volleyball and Sand
Volleyball Olympian, serves as UCLA’s Head Coach.
Jenny Johnson Jordan, also a former UCLA Volleyball and
Sand Volleyball Olympian, is our Assistant Coach for the
UCLA Sand Volleyball team.
Currently, the UCLA Sand Volleyball team practices and
competes at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica.
With several schools already investing in on-campus Sand
Volleyball courts, UCLA Sand Volleyball would like to raise
$100,000 to build Sand Volleyball courts on campus for the
team to practice and compete. UCLA Sand Volleyball just
launched the UCLA Sand Volleyball Founders Club, an exclusive giving program that will provide the initial
financial resources and support to establish a budget and scholarships for the sport. The first donors to
UCLA Sand Volleyball have a unique opportunity to help launch a new sport at UCLA.
The first match of the 2014 season is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th. The Bruins will be taking on
Cal State Northridge at 3:30pm at the Annenberg Beach House. For more information on Sand Volleyball
or to learn more about how to support UCLA’s newest sport, please contact Sarah Lazaro at
slazaro@athletics.ucla.edu or 310.206.1952.
UCLA ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE CORNER
What is “Institutional Control?”
When college athletic programs make headlines for NCAA rules violations, a lack of institutional control is
often cited to explain significant penalties. To establish “Institutional Control,” the NCAA Constitution
provides that UCLA must:
• Control its intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations;
• Monitor its program, including identifying and reporting to the NCAA instances in which
compliance has not been achieved and take corrective actions; and
• Ensure that coaches, student-athletes, university staff and others representing UCLA’s athletic
interests share responsibility for complying with NCAA rules. As an NCAA member,
UCLA is responsible for the actions of its alumni and supporters.
As our most loyal supporters and fans, what is your role? Simply, please keep NCAA rules compliance in
mind, report to the UCLA Compliance Office when you are aware of a potential rules violation, and live by
the UCLA Compliance mantra, “ask before acting.” Feel free to contact Dan Goldberg, Assistant Athletic
Director Compliance at (310) 794-8813 or dgoldberg@athletics.ucla.edu.
DID YOU KNOW?...
The NCAA has very strict rules that prevent all UCLA student-athletes, coaches and athletic department staff
from betting on professional and collegiate sports, including men’s and women’s basketball games played
during March Madness. So, while UCLA supporters and most folks around the country are busy filling in
brackets for their office pools, this is one national pastime that our student-athletes, coaches and staff are
required to skip.
NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS
The generous Wooden Athletic Fund donors listed below
have increased their giving at least one giving level
since February 1st and thereby “Become a Champion”
for UCLA Athletics. We would like to take this
opportunity to thank these individuals for their
generous support.
Kathleen & Paul Chandler – Simi Valley, CA
Miguel Duarte – Downey, CA
Ana & Humberto Galleno – West Covina, CA
Kevin Gasca – Pasadena, CA
Linda & Bobby Hanada – Fullerton, CA
Ellyn & Ted Hasama – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
David Klatt – Redondo Beach, CA
Linda & Russell Krieger, Jr. – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Brian Lazarus – Los Angeles, CA
Robert Lewis – Omaha, NE
Patricia & Mark Lininger – Los Angeles, CA
Mary & Christopher Lubner – Long Beach, CA
Tiffani Orozco – Los Alamitos, CA
Anthony Parra – Carpinteria, CA
Kenneth T. Piper – Novato, CA
Barbara & Irv Polashuk – Santa Monica, CA
Anna & Peter Russo – Huntington Beach, CA
Darlene & Abraham Schlossberg – Beverly Hills, CA
Laura Keller & Anthony Solis – Culver City, CA
Neal Weichel – Stevenson Ranch, CA
Diane & George Wolfberg – Santa Monica, CA
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU TOO
CAN “BECOME A CHAMPION”
W O O D E N AT H L E T I C F U N D N E W M E M B E R U P D AT E
The following individuals listed below have recently joined the Wooden Athletic Fund and/or Bruin
Varsity Club for the first time as part of our 8CLAP for 8K initiative to increase our annual fund from
5,313 to 8,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly
making a difference in our ability for success.
Mark B. Acob – West Hills, CA
Kermit Alexander, Jr. – Riverside, CA
Jeffrey F. Almario – Houston, TX
Robert J. Alvarenga – Los Angeles, CA
Steven Aranda – Whittier, CA
Michelle & Robert Blair, Jr. – Corona, CA
Jeffrey P. Boysen – Altadena, CA
Virginia & James Bradish – Covina, CA
Lisa & Mitchell Butler – Los Angeles, CA
Ralph H. Castro – Chandler, AZ
Valerie & Joseph Chrisman – Ventura, CA
Lisa & Larry Davidson, Jr. – Burlington, NJ
Delvon B. Davis – Spring, TX
Robert Davitian – Marina del Rey, CA
Carrie & Dennis DeYoung – Northridge, CA
Marcela & Keith Eck – La Jolla, CA
Nasser Golshan & Mantash Esfandiari – Pacific Palisades, CA
Steven A. Fairchild – Fullerton, CA
Cheryl & John Frerichs – Valencia, CA
Curt Frieden – Costa Mesa, CA
Brandon A. Gambino – Huntington Beach, CA
Bevra & Theodore Hahn – Encino, CA
Ronald J. Haky – Manhattan Beach, CA
Ahmed Hasan – Los Angeles, CA
Dwania & Andre Hazel, Sr. – Garden Grove, CA
Paul Hernandez – Murrieta, CA
Jeffrey K. Herring – Los Angeles, CA
Wayne Johnson – Victorville, CA
Rachel & Andrew Kadar – Beverly Hills, CA
Jed Kaplan – Boca Raton, FL
Arthur S. Keith – Culver City, CA
Felicia & Kenfield Kennedy – Los Angeles, CA
Tony Ker – Valencia, CA
Sang M. Kim – Los Angeles, CA
Brandon Kramer – Sherman Oaks, CA
Henry Lee – San Gabriel, CA
Gina & Robert Lee – Irvine, CA
Kristi & Brian Madden – Villa Park, CA
Judy Hwee & Gregory Maglinte – Woodland Hills, CA
Mark C. Mangelsdorf – San Francisco, CA
Jason Marshall – South Windsor, CT
Kathryn & Richard Martin – Trabuco Canyon, CA
Ruben A. Martinez – Whittier, CA
Lou Maso – Foothill Ranch, CA
Ernesto Mata, Jr. – Torrance, CA
Lorenzo Mata-Real – Commerce, CA
Racquel & Jamir Miller – Paradise Valley, AZ
Brenda Montes – San Francisco, CA
Marilyn Moretti – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Conrad L. Munatones – Monterey Park, CA
Cheryl A. Nathanson – Bristol, RI
Victor E. Navejas – Los Alamitos, CA
Chris Neese – Lindsay, CA
Andrew R. Neiman – Westlake Village, CA
Samuel Nemours – Los Angeles, CA
Deborah & Sean O’Connor – Newport Coast, CA
Matt & Kristi Ortiz – Mission Viejo, CA
Barbara & Matthew Paden – Golden, CO
Susan A. Part – Lake Sherwood, CA
Russ Ramirez – de Costa Mesa, CA
Jerome Richardson – Los Angeles, CA
Erin & Charles Rodriguez – Burbank, CA
Elisa & Gilbert Rodriguez – Ontario, CA
Grace & Jay Sanders – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Benjamin F. Sarmiento – Los Angeles, CA
Robert G. Sattler – Marina del Rey, CA
Gary M. Scott – La Canada Flintridge, CA
Navid Sharafatian – Los Angeles, CA
Jacqueline B. Shepard – Atherton, CA
Jordan A. Smith – Corona del Mar, CA
Morgan A. Smith – Corona del Mar, CA
Debra L. Stewart-Tracy – El Segundo, CA
Pamela & James F. Stratton – Newport Beach, CA
John P. Tierney – Hacienda Heights, CA
Scot Tobias – Cherry Hill, NJ
Kathy & John Ursini – San Pedro, CA
Aaron Weinberg – Valley Village, CA
Ruthanne & Glenn Wever – Great Falls, VA
Dennis Young – Costa Mesa, CA
Daniel M. Wright – Yorba Linda, CA
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
OUR 8CLAP8K INITIATIVE
(310) 206-3302 • development@athletics.ucla.edu
ATHLETIC FUND