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The University of Tennessee prides itself on excellence. Since 1794 the University of Tennessee has established itself as a premier institution servicing young men and women all over the world. The partnership between academics and athletics has played an important role in the success of the university.

The Tennessee Fund provides a financial base for the University of Tennessee to strive for excellence in the classroom and competitive arenas. By investing in the University of Tennessee, you sustain the winning tradition.

Scholarships, research, recruiting, and facility improvements are all key components of a successful university. By making a gift to the Tennessee Fund, you ensure the university continues to enhance its core mission – to provide a high quality educational experience and prepare students to lead lives of personal integrity and civic responsibility.

In addition, you become the financial backbone for all athletic programs. The return on your investment in Tennessee Athletics is realized through graduating student-athletes, winning championships, community outreach, and a commitment to excellence. We are proud to be one of the few programs in the country that does not require financial assistance from the university, state government, or tax revenues. Because of your support, the athletic department will guarantee the university on average $6.375 million per year in additional funding.

The Tennessee Fund offers assurance that all contributions will be utilized in the most effective and efficient way possible. Thank you for your loyal support to the University of Tennessee and its athletic programs.

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Introduction .......................................................................Inside Cover

How it Works ...................................................................................1

Men’s Athletic Benefits .................................................. 2

Football Season Tickets .........................................................6

Basketball Season Tickets .................................................10

Football/Basketball Parking .............................................12

Women’s Athletic Benefits .................................16

Women’s Basketball Season Tickets and Parking .......18

General Ticket Information ............................................20

Priority Point System .....................................................20

Premium Seating ............................................................22

How To Contribute (Methods of Support) ......................25

Tax Information ..................................................................26

Tennessee Fund Staff ...........................................................30

Donor Calendar ........................................................................32

2010 Football Schedule .................................................Inside Back

How iT workSWithin the Tennessee Fund, there are separate annual fund designations that allow donors the opportunity to purchase priority seating based on their interest. You can make your gift to the Tennessee Fund by designating men’s athletics or women’s athletics.

Tennessee Fund Gifts – men’s AthleticsDonors who designate their gift to Men’s Athletics will have the opportunity to purchase the following athletic benefits: •FootballSeasonTickets •Men’sBasketballSeasonTickets •FootballParking(Ridgerunnerandabovewhopurchase season tickets) •Men’sBasketballParking(Ridgerunnerandabovewho purchase season tickets) •Awaygamefootballtickets(Trailblazerandabove) •SECChampionshipandbowlgametickets •SECandNCAAtournamentbasketballtickets

Tennessee Fund Gifts – women’s AthleticsDonors who designate their gift to Women’s Athletics (Lady Vol Boost-Her Club) will have the opportunity to purchase the following athletic benefits: •Women’sBasketballSeasonTickets •Women’sBasketballParking •SECandNCAAtournamentbasketballtickets •Soccer,softball,andvolleyballseasontickets

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Mike HamiltonDirector of Men’s Athletics

Joan CronanDirector of Women’s Athletics

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Monday, March 1, 2010Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for football benefits including season tickets, away game tickets, rank, and parking.

Friday, April 30, 2010Season ticket renewal and away game ticket application deadline for 2010 football.

Monday, May 31, 2010Football parking application deadline.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for basketball benefits including season tickets, rank, and parking.

Friday, July 30, 2010Season ticket renewal deadline for 2010-2011 basketball.

Friday, January 15, 2011SECTournamentticketdeadlinefor basketball.

Big Orange Club Foothills Ridgerunner Plateau Trailblazer Mountaineer Bronze Silver Gold NDS $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $250,000

benefits/membership LevelsInvitation to Tennessee Fund Day and Big Orange Caravan Receptions

Basketball Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity

Basketball Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets)

Football Priority (Renewable) Season Ticket Opportunity

Football Parking Pass Opportunity (must purchase season tickets)

Football Away Game Ticket Opportunity

Football and Basketball Program Guide

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* The quantity of tickets and parking passes available for purchase is based on donor giving level – see season ticket and parking information descriptions for details. Ticket and parking benefits are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

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ANNuAL GiViNG LEVELS & bENEFiTSThe success of the University of Tennessee Athletic Department and the generosity of Tennessee Fund donors have placed an unprecedented demand on benefits such as tickets and parking passes. The Tennessee Fund strives to treat each of its nearly 15,000 donors fairly since it is their generosity that helps make champions of Tennessee teams and successful graduates oftheuniversity.Eachdonor’spriority and ability to obtain various benefits is determined by a combination of annual giving level and donor rank as determined by the Tennessee Fund point system (seepages20-21forinformationon the priority point system).

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FooTbALL SEASoN TickET GuiDELiNES For NEw TENNESSEE FuND mEmbErS2010 Annual Contribution Guidelines* for Priority (Renewable) Season Football Tickets

UT Martin – Oregon – Florida – UAB – Alabama – Mississippi – Kentucky**ThesegiftamountsdonotguaranteeseatsinNeylandStadium.Theymerelyprovidenew Tennessee Fund donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2009 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats and allow the donor to renew the same seats each year if the contribution is made annually.SeatinglocationsaresubjecttochangeasneededduetorenovationsofNeylandStadium. In addition, the cost of the season ticket may vary on an annual basis.

Lower Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

West Sideline Sections U or T $ 5,000

SectionsR,S,V,orW $2,500

EastSideline SectionC $5,000

Section B $2,500

Section A $ 1,000

NorthEndZone SectionsX1-Z15 $1,000

SouthEndZone SectionsG-Q $1,000

Upper Level Stadium Section Annual Donation (per pair)

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EastSideline SectionCC $2,500

Section BB $ 1,500

Section AA $ 1,000

NorthEndZone SectionsXX1-ZZ15

Rows1-2 $2,500

Rows3-12 $500

Rows13-26(Chairbacks) $1,000

SouthEndZone SectionsGG-QQ $100

**The Tennessee Fund does not offer priority seating in Student Sections D-F, or DD-FF.

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Rocky Top, NDS, Gold Victor * (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 6+ seats) Rank 1-500 4+4* All others in category ............................... 4+2*

Silver Victor * (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 4 seats) Rank 1-2500 ................................................ 4+2* All others in category ............................... 4

Bronze Victor * (East Club, West Club, TN Terrace – 2 seats) Rank 1-3500 ................................................ 2+2* All others in category ............................... 2

Mountaineer Rank 1-2500 ................................................ 2+2* All others in category ............................... 2*

Trailblazer Rank 1-1000 ................................................ 2 All others in category ............................... 2*

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In an effort to distribute away game tickets in an equitable manner, the Tennessee Fund placeshighpriorityonDonorRankduringtheassignment process. Therefore, the number of *if available tickets a person can purchase isdeterminedbytheirTennesseeFundRank.Pleaserememberyourrankisdeterminedbypoints accrued from contributions made and consecutiveyearsofgiving(seepages20-21for information on the priority point system). If you have questions about your ranking, the point system, or the away game assignment process, please contact the Tennessee Fund office at 865-974-1218.

ApproximATE 2010 AwAY GAmE TickET AVAiLAbiLiTY

UT * LSU 7,000 Georgia 9,500 South Carolina 9,500 Memphis 9,500 Vanderbilt 7,000

* The total UT ticket allotment includes seating for students, players’ families, coaches, band, and administrative staff. After those tickets are allocated the remaining tickets are assigned to Tennessee Fund members.

AwAY GAmE TickETSAs a benefit of membership, Tennessee Fund donors receive first priority for away game tickets.

The following projections have been made based upon donor demand for previous games, which has shown that 65%-80% of eligible donors purchase the tickets for which they are qualified. Demand for some games will exceed demand for others, thus varying the number of donors able to receive tickets for each game. Donors who qualify will place their order on their season ticket application but may be refunded if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply.

Away game tickets are allocated by giving level and assigned to a seat location according to rank.

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bASkETbALL SEASoN TickET GuiDELiNES For NEw TENNESSEE FuND mEmbErSDonors that make gifts to Tennessee Fund – Men’s Athletics receive the opportunity to purchase basketball season tickets.

Due to the high renewal rate, lower level seating in Thompson-Boling Arena is usually unavailable.

2010 Basketball Season Ticket Guidelines* (per pair of seats)*These gift amounts do not guarantee seats in any location in Thompson-Boling Arena. They merely are to provide new donors with an idea of the approximate amount it takes to sit in a specific seat, based upon the 2009-2010 season. All amounts are listed as a donation per pair of seats.

100 Level All Sections Sold Out

200 Level All Sections Sold Out

300 Level Sections 318-324 (sidecourtseats) $500minimum*

All other sections $ 100 minimum**

- Seats that become available on the side court lower level 104,105,106, 120,121,122 require a $25,000 one time capital gift per seat payable over 5 years and a minimum Silver Victor ($10,000) annual membership to the Tennessee Fund. Contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865) 974-1218 for more information.

* Subject to availability

Away Game TicketsRoad game basketball tickets are not available through the UT Athletic Ticket office. Please contact the Athletic Ticket office at the host school for more information. Southeastern Conference TournamentThe number of SEC Tournament tickets the Athletic Department receives is determined by the host site which makes it very difficult to predict how many donors will receive the opportunity to buy tickets. Applications for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be sent to donors who have made their Tennessee Fund gift by June 30 of each year and qualify for seating based upon their annual giving category and rank.

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Rocky (Skybox) Eligible for (3) parking passes in Orange Zone and (1) in 11th Street Garage (the cost of the parking is included in the skybox licensing fee)Nathan Dougherty Society Eligible to purchase (3) football parking passes in the Orange Zone Passes will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange ZoneGold Victor, Tennessee Terrace (6 or more seats) Eligible to purchase (3) football parking passes (2) Passes will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange Zone (1) Passes will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the White ZoneSilver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) ranked 1-5,000 Eligible to purchase (2) football parking passes Passes will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange ZoneSilver Victor, Tennessee Terrace (4 seats) ranked 5,001-above Eligible to purchase (2) football parking passes Passes will be assigned according to donor rank Donors have two options: Option #1: (1) Orange Zone + (1) pass in White Zone Option #2: (2) passes in White Zone

East Club or West Club (4-8 Seats) Eligible for (2) parking passes (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Passes will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange ZoneEast Club or West Club (2 Seats) Eligible for (1) parking pass (the cost of the pass is included in the licensing fee) Pass will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange ZoneBronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) ranked 1-3,000 Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Pass will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the Orange Zone

Bronze Victor, Tennessee Terrace (2 seats) ranked 3,001-above Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass Pass will be assigned according to donor rank and will be assigned within the White ZoneMountaineer, Trailblazer, Plateau, Ridgerunner Eligible to purchase (1) football parking pass; pass will be assigned strictly according to donor rank within the Orange, White or Grey Zones

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womEN’S bASkETbALL SEASoN TickET GuiDELiNES For NEw TENNESSEE FuND mEmbErSDonors that make gifts to Tennessee Fund – Women’s Athletics receive the opportunity to purchase women’s basketball season tickets.

GiftsdesignatedtoTennesseeFund-Women’sAthletics give donors the opportunity to purchase season basketball tickets. Season tickets are assigned based on the priority point system. Those interested in improving their location can submit a request to the Tennessee Fund office. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in accordance with the point system.

bASkETbALL pArkiNGSeasonparkingpassesforLadyVolbasketballare sold to donors who make their gifts to TennesseeFund–Women’sAthletics.Parkinglocations are reassigned annually based on the priority point system.

SEc TourNAmENT/ NcAA TourNAmENTDonors to Tennessee Fund-Women’s Athletics also receive the opportunity to purchase post season basketball tournament tickets. Ticket options and availability will be offered based on the donors Tennessee Fund-Women’s Athletics rank and donors must purchase season tickets to qualify. The priority point system is used to assign tickets for post season events.

oTHEr TickET pAckAGESTennessee Fund members with interest in the Coca-ColaSixPack,FamilyPlan,GroupTicketsorSingleGameticketsshouldcontacttheticketofficedirectlyat(865)656-1200.

LADY VoL SoccEr, SoFTbALL AND VoLLEYbALLSoccer, softball, and volleyball season and individual game tickets can be purchased throughtheticketofficeat(865)656-1200.

2010 Important DEADLiNESWednesday, June 30, 2010Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for women’s benefits including rank and season basketball tickets.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010Tennessee Fund renewal deadline for women’s benefits including parking and post season tickets.

General Admission(300, 310-314, 328-331A)

Season TIcket Holder(100-112, 114-128, 130-131200, 209-231, lower 316-326)

Luxury Suites/Loge Seating

Reserved Individual(315A-315, upper 316-326, 327-327A)

UT Students withCurrent ID (129)

Family Plan(113, 129)

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Mailing informationSeason tickets are shipped separately from individual and away game tickets. They will NOTarriveinthesamepackage.Seasontickets are shipped by carrier service and requireastreetaddress.Pleaseconfirmyouraddress at the time you order your tickets, as it is not possible to change addresses once the ticketsareprinted.Changeofaddressmustbe submitted in writing to the Tennessee Fund office. A change of address form can be found on the utsports.com website.

Lost, Stolen or Destroyed TicketsTheUTAthleticDepartmentisNOT responsible for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. If your tickets are lost you may purchase other tickets if they are available.

Handicapped SeatingThe University of Tennessee is proud to offer seating for individuals in wheelchairs, available on a season and individual game basis.PleasecontacttheUTAthleticTicketOfficeat(865)656-1200or(800)332-8657 for further information. Seating is limited so please make arrangements early.

Ticket PaymentPaymentmustbemadebycheck,VISA,MasterCardorDiscover.Checksshouldbemade payable to The University of Tennessee. Paymentmustbemadebyapplicantorspouse.Nosecond-partypaymentswillbeaccepted.Cashwillbeacceptedonlyfrom the person whose name appears on the application and an ID will be required.

Charge by Phone or OnlineOrders for available individual game tickets maybemadeusingVISA,MasterCardorDiscover. All orders received the week of the game will not be mailed, but held for pickup. Eachorderincludesaservicechargeplusamailingfeeforthosemailed.ALLCREDITCARDSALESAREFINAL.Ifticketsarenotpicked up, no refunds will be made.

Ticket OfficeTheUTticketofficeislocatedattheNWCornerofThompson-BolingArenaonthecornerofPhillipFulmerWayandLakeLoudounBlvd.OfficehoursareMonday-Friday8:30a.m.–6:00p.m.Formoreinformationcontacttheticketofficeat1-800-332-VOLS(8657)or865-656-1200.

GENErAL TickET iNFormATioN prioriTY poiNT SYSTEmQ: What is the “point system”?A: The Tennessee Fund uses a priority point system to help fairly allocate donor benefits. Donors receive points based upon the consecutive number of years that they have given to the Tennessee Fund, as well as for the total cumulative contributions that they have made. This system seeks to reward both a donor’s longevity and gift amount when establishing priorities. With the point total, the Tennessee Fund can “rank” all donors regardless of giving category.

Q: How are points allocated?A: Pointsareallocatedasfollows: 5 pts.* Awarded for each consecutive year of giving since 1986* 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to the Tennessee Fund since 1986* 1 pt. Awarded for each $100 donated to Capital/Endowmentfundssince1986 1 pt. Awarded for each $1,000 in new money raised by a Fund Drive Worker 50 pts. Awarded for UT letterman (one time award)

50 pts.** Awarded for gifts given prior to 1986 (one time award)

50 pts. Awarded for 20 consecutive years of giving (one time award)

* 1976 for gifts to women’s athletics ** not applicable for gifts given to women’s athletics

*Donor priority points are totaled and rank is determinedbasedongiftsreceivedby5:00p.m.onMarch1st. The donor with the most accumulated points is ranked number 1, the next highest point total is ranked number 2 andsoon.Consecutiveyearsofgiving points are withdrawn from a donor account if membership is not renewed annually. Regardlessofrank,adonor’sannualgiftmustbe made in order to receive the opportunity to purchase priority tickets or parking.

Q: How is the point system used?

A: The point system is used by the Tennessee Fundinthefollowingways:

Season Football and Basketball Ticket Assignments and improvements Using this system, the Tennessee Fund starts with the top annual giving category (NathanDoughertySociety)andreviews all requests from those that purchase season tickets in this category in rank order. After all the requests in this category have been processed, the Tennessee Fund then reviews all requests from those that purchase season tickets in the next annual giving category in rank order. This process continues through all the giving categories until all of the available tickets have been assigned.

The point system is used to prioritize between donors who are in the same giving category when season ticket requests are reviewed. Thus, a $5,000 donor with an overall rank of 4000 would be reviewed before a $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000. However, the ticket request for the $2,500 donor with a rank of 1000 would be reviewed prior to all other donors in the same annual giving category who had a Tennessee rank of 1001 or higher. Once a donor has established season ticket priority, this individual must then maintain the same giving level or higher on an annual basis to retain their season ticket location. If a ticket holder wishes to improve a seating location, the request must be sent to the Tennessee Fund office or ticket office in writing. A form to complete this request is available online at utsports.com.Creditcardordersarechargedwhen the order is placed. Any orders that cannot be filled will be refunded.

Football and Basketball Parking Pass AssignmentsThe Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined by the point system, to assign football and men’s basketball parking passes fordonorsintheMountaineerannual givingcategory($2,500-$4,999)andbelow.TennesseeFunddonorsattheBronzeVictor

level($5,000-$9,999)andhigherareassignedfootball parking according to their donor rank, as determined by the point system, and in a predetermined zone if their rank does not qualify them for their choice of parking. Women’s basketball parking is assigned in rank order for lots near Thompson-Boling Arena. All football and men’s basketball parking locations are reassigned each year and donors must purchaseseasonticketstobeeligible.(Seepage 13 for specific information on parking).

Away Football Games, SeC Postseason Games / Tournaments, and Bowl Game Ticket AssignmentsThe Tennessee Fund uses donor rank, as determined by the point system, in two ways when managing the assignment of away footballgames,SECpostseasongames/tournaments, and bowl tickets. The primary factor in determining the quantity of tickets that a donor is eligible for is the donor’s annual giving category. However, the Tennessee Fund uses donor rank to differentiate eligible quantities between donors in the same annual giving category, and to reward long-time donors who may be in a lesser annual giving category. Once it has been determined who will receive tickets to these games, the actual ticket locations are assigned strictly in donor rank order, as established by the point system.

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PremiumseatingattheUniversityof Tennessee is a great way to take a leadership roleinsupportoftheVolswhilereceiving oneofthebestseatsinNeylandStadium,Thompson-Boling Arena, and Lindsey NelsonStadium.

Rocky Top Club (Sky Box Seating)For information regarding the availability of sky boxes, please contact the Tennessee Fund officeat(865)974-1218.

Rocky Top Club Benefits

•FootballSeasonTicketPriority–16seats

•AwayGameandPost-SeasonTicketPriority

•FourFootballParkingPasses(3passes intheOrangeZoneorahigherprioritylot if rank allows and 1 pass in the WhiteZone)

•BasketballSeasonTicketPriority

•OptiontoPurchaseThreeBasketballParkingPasses

•FootballandBasketballProgram

East and West Club Seating in Neyland StadiumTheEastandWestClubofferVolunteerfanstheopportunitytoenjoygamesatNeylandStadiumin one of the finest premium seating areas in all of college sports. Undercover outdoor seating, an adjoining indoor club area, and flat screen televisions showing college football games from across the country is sure to provide you and your family or friends a special place to spend your fall Saturdays. For more information on the availability of club seating contact the TennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218or visit www.neylandclubseats.com.

Tennessee TerraceTennessee football fans will have the opportunity to be a part of the new Tennessee Terrace seating beginning in 2010. Tennessee Terrace will be located in the current west upperdeckofNeylandStadium(SectionsRR-WW)andwillfeaturenewchairbackseating with a sideline view of all the action. An adjoining indoor concourse will offer an expanded concession menu, restrooms, and

televisions showing other college football games in a climate controlled setting overlooking the campus. For more information on Tennessee Terrace please contact the TennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218 or visit www.tennesseeterrace.com.

Tennessee Terrace Financial CommitmentOne Time Capital Gift Per Seat $2,000

Annual Gift Per Seat (includes tickets)$3,000 ($2,500 donation, $500 ticket & licensing)

Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge SeatsVolandLadyVolBasketballfanscanenjoygames this winter from one of our 32 luxury suitesor165Loge(club)seats.Foravailabilityofluxurysuitesand/orlogeseatspleasecontacttheTennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.

Lindsey Nelson Stadium MVP SeatsNewtoTennesseeBaseballfansistheopportunitytopurchaseMVPseatsbehindhomeplate.Charibackseatingattachedto an interior club room allows Tennessee baseball fans to get close to the action. FortheavailabilityofMVPseatscontact theTennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.

East and West Club Seating in Neyland Stadium Thompson-Boling Arena Luxury Suites and Loge Seats

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ONLINE GIVING – New for 2010The Tennessee Fund is proud to offer the ability to make a gift to the Tennessee Fund online. new donors joining for the first time or existing donors looking to renew their gift should visit utsports.com.

All donors to the Tennessee Fund have an online account. if you are visiting the site for the first time and are a current Tennessee Fund member, please call the Tennessee Fund office to receive your pin number then register using a valid e-mail address. All new Tennessee Fund members can register directly online.

Benefits of Visiting Your Account Online

•ViewYourPriorityPoints•ViewYourGivingHistory•UpdateYourMailingAddress•ViewYourCurrentSeatLocation•ContributeOnline–Contributingonline

is secure, saves time and postage, and provides immediate confirmation that your gift has been received.

PledgeYou may pledge to join the Tennessee Fund at a specific level and then pay the pledge in installments,completingyourpledgebyMarch1.Statements will be sent periodically throughout theyearremindingyouoftheMarch1deadlineand the contribution balance remaining.

Cash DonationsCashorchecksarealwaysacceptable. Giftsareacknowledgedbyreceiptfrom The University of Tennessee and the Athletic Department.Makeallcheckspayableto The University of Tennessee.

Credit CardsThe Tennessee Fund and Athletic Ticket Office acceptVisa,MasterCardandDiscover.Itisimportant to list the name of the cardholder, the account number and the expiration date on the contribution form.

Bank DraftByjoiningtheVolCheck-offprogramyoumayhaveyourbankaccountdraftedmonthly.Please

include a voided check along with your completed contribution form via the envelope enclosed.FormoreinformationontheVolCheck-offprogramcontacttheTennesseeFundofficeat(865)974-1218.

*Each year donors must re-submit the account information needed by the Tennessee Fund office to continue the bank draft.

*To stop the bank draft option, please submit a letter in writing to the Tennessee Fund office notifying us of your decision. You will be expected to fulfill any outstanding balance at that time.

*If your account shows insufficient funds 3 times during any point of your Tennessee Fund membership, your ability to use bank draft as a payment option will be stopped.

Matching GiftsManycompanieswillmatchyourgiftstoTheUniversityofTennessee.Pleaseconsultthebenefits office at your place of employment. You may be able to double or triple the value of your gift and benefits. Your initial gift and matchingformmustbeinbyMarch1,butthematching gift may be completed throughout theyear.Manycompaniesarenotmatching gifts if the donor receives any benefit as a

How To coNTribuTE (mETHoDS oF SupporT)There are several ways to become a donor to the Tennessee Fund. Here are just a few of the ways to support the Vols and Lady Vols:

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resultofthegift.Pleasecheckwiththe Tennessee Fund and the matching company to be sure that the matching sum can be applied to for donor benefits. If the company chooses to stop matching a donor’s gift, the donor is responsible for the entire annual contribution to maintain the same benefits.

Become a Fund Drive WorkerThe Tennessee Fund is proud to have over 15,000VolunteerFansasmembers.Thosemembers can help us broaden support for the Big Orange by participating in the Fund Drive Program.FundDriveworkershelpexpandmembership by informing the public about the Tennessee Fund and the numerous avenues of supporting Tennessee Athletics. If you would like information about the Fund Drive Team near you or how to become a Fund Drive worker please contact the Tennessee Fund office at (865)974-1218.

Gifts of Real Property and SecuritiesGiftsofrealpropertyandsecuritiesare welcomed and may provide significant tax advantages. Appreciated stocks can be transferred electronically which, in many circumstances, can enable donors to realize significant capital gains tax savings while helping the Tennessee Fund provide essential scholarship support. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Estate GiftsGiftsthroughwillsandbequestscanprovideyou with benefits and the opportunity to sustain your family name through endowed scholarships with The University of Tennessee AthleticDepartment.Estategiftscanbemadewith a designated amount, a real asset, or a residualbequest.Consultyourattorney.TheTennessee Fund can provide the appropriate wording for inclusion in your planning. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

EndowmentsToprovidefundingforfutureVolandLadyVolstudent-athletes, endowments are essential. The opportunity to fully endow a scholarship withtheVolunteersexistsatthe$250,000levelandentitlesyoutomembershipintheNathanDougherty Society. These gifts can be made over a ten-year period in equal installments. The Tennessee Fund office will provide the appropriate agreements to complete the gift. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Life Income GiftsCharitableremaindertrustscanprovidecurrenttax advantages while providing the donor with income for a designated period of time or life. They provide the Athletic Department with an endowed scholarship or operating fund gift upon

the completion of the trust or donor’s death. You also are encouraged to consult your tax advisor. Benefits for these gifts must be evaluated on an individual case basis.

Tax informationDisclaimer:Thefollowinginformationisnotintendedto constitute legal advice or other tax counsel and may not bereliedonassuch.Pleaseconsultapersonaltaxadvisorconcerning the deductibility of any contribution to the Tennessee Fund.

UnderapplicableprovisionsoftheInternalRevenueCode(IRC),theamountofacontributionthatisdeductibleforfederal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by the University. The Athletic Department will notify you as to the value of any suchitems.UndercurrentIRCprovisions,nomorethan 80 percent of an amount paid to or for the benefit of an institution of higher education may be treated as a charitable contribution if, as a result of the payment, the donor receives the right to purchase tickets for seating at an athletic event in an athletic stadium at the institution. You should consult your tax advisor to determine whether these provisions apply to you. If you choose to waive all applicable benefits, you must sign a written waiver at the time you make your Tennessee Fund donation.

“Playing By The Rules”nCAA ComplianceThe athletic programs of this University are governed by therulesandregulationsoftheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(“NCAA”)andtheSoutheasternConference(“SEC”).CurrentNCAAregulationsrequirethat,ifyou,as a donor to the University of Tennessee athletic program or any person directly or indirectly related or affiliated with you, violateanyoftherulesandregulationsoftheNCAAorSEC,the University must disassociate itself from you and any future University related benefits or privileges available to you will be terminated. Your participation in this program and your acceptance of benefits and privileges available from the University as a part of this program is your acknowledgment and agreement that, in the event of any suchfindingbytheNCAA,theSECortheUniversity,allfuturebenefitsandprivilegeswillbecanceledand/orforfeited by the University.

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Q: Is my contribution to the Tennessee Fund tax deductible?A:Yes,theInternalRevenueServiceallowsafull deduction on contributions where there is no tangible or intangible benefit to the donor otherwise an 80% deduction is allowed when thebenefitisreceived.Contactyourfinancialadvisor for detailed information.

Q: How is my gift to the Tennessee Fund used? A: Your gift to the Tennessee Fund is used for student-athlete scholarship costs, facility upkeep, and general operating budget needs. With over 500 student-athletes on campus the role the Tennessee Fund plays is critical in the success of the program.

Q: How many members are there in the Tennessee Fund?A: There are over 15,000 active Tennessee Fund members.

Q: Who can join the Tennessee Fund?A: All Tennessee fans are encouraged to join the Tennessee Fund. You do not have to be a former student-athlete or alum of The University of Tennessee to join.

Q: What is the minimum gift required to get season football tickets?A:Eachyearduetonormalattrition approximately 2,000 tickets become available to meet the ticket requests of existing and newTennesseeFunddonors.InMay,onceallticket applications have been returned, the ticket office is able to assess how many tickets areavailablefornewTennesseeFund–Men’sAthletics members. We then fill all orders starting at the highest annual giving category and moving downward. Last year anyone whomadeagiftofatleast$100byMarch1stwas given the priority to purchase a pair of renewable season tickets.

Q: Why is it necessary to become a donor in order to receive season tickets?A: Demand for benefits such as tickets and parking passes created the need for a system to be established in which these benefits could be distributed fairly. The Tennessee Fund was created in part, in response to this need. The donor priority system allows us to track support and award benefits as a way to say thank you for the support. The athletic department is 100% self funded without financial support from tax or tuition derived dollars.

Q: How are season tickets assigned or how can I improve my current season tickets?A: The Tennessee Fund begins with the highest annual giving category and ranks each donor in that category that has made a request to move their seats or is purchasing tickets for thefirsttime.Requestsfromdonorsinthehighest giving category will be reviewed first in rank order and this process will continue until requests from donors in all giving categories are reviewed. Any requests for seating changes must be made in writing and should be mailed with your ticket order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can be found on utsports.com.

Q: I am a $1,000 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 2800 and season tickets in section X2. My friend is a $2,500 donor with a Tennessee Fund rank of 5000. She is purchasing season tickets for the first time. Who would have their ticket request reviewed first? If I wanted to move my tickets to sections R or W, would this be possible?A: Based on her higher annual giving level, your friend would have her ticket request reviewed first. However, if you chose to increaseyourannualgivinglevelbyMarch1,your request would be reviewed first because of your higher point ranking.

Morethanlikely,wecouldnotchangeyourtickets unless you increased your giving level. Based on last year’s requirements, the last personwhoreceivedticketsinsectionsR or W was a $2,500 annual donor.

Q: My friend tells me that his season football tickets are grandfathered. What does this mean?

A: The Tennessee Fund was founded in 1986. Anyone who already was purchasing season tickets at that time was not required to make an annual Tennessee Fund gift to retain these tickets. Beginning with the 2006 season grandfathered season ticket holders on the sidelines were given the opportunity to begin making a donation at a reduced rate or move their seating location to the end zones and havethoseremaingrandfathered.Grandfa-thered tickets still remain in the upper and lowerlevelendzonesatNeylandStadium.

Q: Why does my friend not have to give as much as me, yet he has better seats than I do?A: This is a way in which the Tennessee Fund rewards loyalty from its long-time donors. The demand for the best seats in NeylandStadiumhasincreasedovertime,thus the minimum donation for these seat locations has also increased. If an individual entered the Tennessee Fund and received the opportunity to purchase a pair of tickets for their gift of $500, they could now have priority for tickets that would require a donation of $2,500 for a new person entering the Tennessee Fund in 2010.

Q: I have football or basketball season tickets, but would like to have my seats moved to a better location. Are my tickets automatically upgraded to better seats?A:No.Onceyouobtainpriorityseasontickets, you have the ability to keep those seats each year you maintain your Tennessee Fund donation and continue to purchase the tickets. However, if you would like to change your seat location, please send in a ticket request in writing to the Tennessee Fund office or to the ticket office. Your request will be considered according to your annual fund level and then in rank order. A form to request changing the location of your season tickets can be found at utsports.com.

Q: Once I have priority football or basketball season tickets, how do I keep them?A: The annual Tennessee Fund gift level you made when you obtained your specific seat location is the ongoing “baseline” to retain the same location. As long as you continue to maintain the same annual gift, you will maintain the priority to purchase your tickets.

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Scott CarterDirector of Capital Support

Mark IngramAssociate Athletic Director - Development

Rebecca ClowersAdvancementSpecialist

Blake JohnsonAssociate Director Donor Services

Mikki AllenAssociate Director of Capital Support

Caylee CaseyAdministrativeSpecialist

Amanda HorvathAssociate Director Capital Support

Keith McCluneyAssistant Directorof Annual Giving

Ryan ThompsonAssociate Director of Capital Support

Megan KainDirector of Annual Giving

Joan CronanWomen’s Athletic Director

Linda LewisAdvancement Specialist

Suzie MillerAdvancement Specialist

Tina HaunAdvancementSpecialist

Mike HamiltonMen’sAthletic Director

Andrea PiercyAssistant DirectorLady Vol Development

Tammy HibbenAdministrativeSpecialist

Susan ShieldsAdministrative Specialist

Greg HulenAssistant Athletic Director - Development

Jennifer NelsonDirector of Campaigns

Adam WilgusAssistant Directorof Annual Giving

Dara WorrellAssociate Athletic DirectorLady Vol Development

January ........ Fund Drive follow-ups in local communities Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour Pledge reminders/statements mailed February ...... Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Winter Tour and Fund Drive Report Sessions Fund Drive wrap-ups in local communities Final renewal mailing for 2010-2011 march ............. Contribution deadline for football benefits and rank - March 1 Fund Drive Ends April ................. Fund Drive Awards Ceremony Football Home/Away Ticket Application Mailing may .................. Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan Spring Tour Football Ticket Application Deadline Football Parking Application Mailing and Deadline June .................. Tennessee Fund Donor Ticket Assignments Processed 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Ends on June 30th Contribution deadline for men’s and women’s basketball benefits and rank – June 30 July ................... 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Begins Basketball Ticket Application Mailing/Deadline August ........... Football tickets/Parking passes mailed First renewal/mailing for 2011-2012 Basketball Parking Application Mailing September .. Basketball Parking Application Deadline october ......... Basketball tickets and parking mailed Contribution deadline for post-season basketball assignments November .. Fund Drive Kick-offs in local communities Second renewal mailing for 2011-2012 December .... Year-end Gift Deadline

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The University of Tennessee I Tennessee Fund I Phone: (865) 974-1218 I Fax: (865) 974-2847 I Email: [email protected]

www.utsports.com www.utladyvols.com

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 15016

Knoxville, TN 37901

Shipping Address:Lawson Athletic Center

1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd.Knoxville, TN 37996

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