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WHAT AN EXCITING TIME TO BE A KANSAS JAYHAWK.If any year could highlight the importance of the Williams Education Fund to the success of Kansas Athletics, last year was certainly it! Twelve teams appeared in NCAA postseason play; seven student-athletes earned All-America honors; three of our coaches were named National Coach of the Year; four coaches were named Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year; and our student-athletes accounted for 21 Big 12 First-Team All-Conference selections. Add to those honors literally dozens of national, regional and conference academic awards.
So far this academic year we’ve seen more of the same. Volleyball won the Big 12 Conference title, made a fifth-straight NCAA tournament appearance and boasted four All-Americans. Soccer reached the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years, and sophomore Sharon Lokedi finished fifth at the NCAA Cross Country Championships after winning the Big 12 title.
At the same time, our facilities surge continues. The DeBruce Center, home to the Original Rules of Basketball, opened last year and has become what we thought it would—a magnetic draw for people from all parts of campus and the region. In addition, our beautiful new indoor-outdoor tennis facility, home to our now nationally ranked tennis team, opened recently at Rock Chalk Park.
None of this could have been possible without your loyalty and financial support. We, our coaches and our student-athletes appreciate and thank you each and every day. Please know that we know that you play a significant role in this success; your continued support will ensure that success will continue now and in the future.
Rock Chalk!
Sheahon ZengerAthletics Director
OUR HISTORYThe 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MAR1
2017 FUND DRIVEBEGINS
APR14
FOOTBALLSEASON TICKET
DEADLINE
may8-12
FOOTBALLSELECT-A-SEAT
2017Our MissionThe 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.
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BASKETBALLSEASON TICKET
DEADLINE
Aug2
VOLLEYBALLSELECT-A-SEAT
aug14-18
M. BASKETBALLSELECT-A-SEAT
Aug22
W. BASKETBALLSELECT-A-SEAT
JanTBD
BASEBALLSELECT-A-SEAT
mar1
2017 FUND DRIVE CONCLUDES
pledge payments due
2018
IN THIS BOOK02 Student-Athlete Annual Investment
03 By The Numbers
04 Calling All Jayhawks
05 Priority Points/Referral Program
06 Membership Benefits
07 How to Join
08 Limestone Society
09 NEW Changes for 2018
10 Football Tickets, Premium Seating & Parking
12 Basketball Tickets & Parking
14 Membership Programs
15 Compliance
16 Williams Education Fund Team
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STUDENT-ATHLETE ANNUAL INVESTMENT A single student-athlete may receive up to $82,574 in academic and athletics support.
$400DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
$400STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
$1,400ACADEMIC SUPPORT
$2,800HEALTH & WELLNESS
$10,000SPORT OPERATING EXPENSES
$12,800TEAM TRAVEL
$15,800FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & DEBT SERVICE
$38,974/$23,884GRANTS-IN-AID TO UNIVERSITY (OUT-OF-STATE/IN-STATE)
Dorance Armstrong Jr.Football // Sophomore // Houston, Texas
“ I had scholarship offers from some
good schools, but KU really stuck out to
me because of the support the student-
athletes receive. I am really thankful for the
opportunity to get a degree here because I
know it is paving the way for me to have a
successful future after football. ”
By investing in the Williams Education
Fund, you give Jayhawk student-athletes
the opportunity to be champions in
the classroom while competing at the
highest level in the sport they love.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Kelsie PayneVolleyball // Junior // Austin, Texas
“ We are truly blessed with the support
of Williams Education Fund members. My
scholarship has changed my life. I’ve always had
a passion for excelling at the highest level and
the Williams Education Fund has been integral in
making that happen. The team being able to go
overseas, the best travel arrangements during the
season, and developing as a teammate – none
of that would be possible without the Williams
Education Fund and our donors. ”
Bill Selfm. basketball
ray bechardVolleyball
laura kuhnAsst. Volleyball
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CALLING ALL
JAYHAWKS
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Support the Williams Education Fund no matter where you live!With a current donor base of 6,080
members living in 48 states and four
countries, we’re always looking to expand
our membership.
In terms of active donors, KU is in the
bottom half of the Big 12 Conference.
We need the support of Jayhawks
everywhere to help provide our student-
athletes with academic and athletic
experiences that are second-to-none!
Kansas Athletics relishes its role as
the “front porch” to the University.
Research shows that student enrollment,
standardized test scores, and donations
to the university correlate to success and
perception of its athletics programs.
By increasing our membership, 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. We need more Jayhawk friends no
matter how large or small the gift!
*The Williams Education Fund is a 501(c)(3)
organization.
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When donors choose to waive priority points and all benefits, their donations become 100 percent tax deductible.
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PRIORITY POINTSThe priority point system is an equitable way to determine priority for season ticket seating.
Members receive priority points for various areas of support.
REFERRAL PROGRAMNo 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 Education Fund, you will put us closer to improving our standing within the Big 12 Conference. In addition, you will receive a one-time priority point increase based on the values below. Invest in the future of Kansas Athletics by referring a new member to the Williams Education Fund. All donors receive points immediately upon pledging. Referring donor will receive points when referral pledge is paid in full.
ONE-TIME POINT VALUE
Hall of Fame ($50,000+) 200 PTS
Champion ($25,000-$49,999) 100 PTS
All-American ($10,000-$24,999) 40 PTS
Legend ($5,000-$9,999) 20 PTS
MVP ($2,500-$4,999) 10 PTS
Rock Chalk ($1,000-$2,499) 4 PTS
Jayhawk ($500-$999) 2 PTS
Crimson & Blue ($300-$499) 1 PT
Harli RidlingSoftball // Junior
Sentinel, Okla.
“ If it wasn’t for
the WEF members, I
wouldn’t be able to play
Division I softball on
such a great campus.
Through their support,
I have been given the
opportunity to earn an
education at a highly
ranked university and
play the sport I love.
”
Philanthropic SupportKansas 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 at or above previous year annual fund donation
season ticket SupportFootball Season Ticket Purchases 1 PT/Ticket
Football Season Ticket Points* 5 PTS/Ticket, maximum 20 PTS/season
Olympic Sport Season Tickets** 2 PTS/Sport per year, minimum 2 tickets/sport
athletics loyaltyWEF Years of Donating 2 PTS/Year
Tradition Appreciation 25 PTS/5 years of WEF membership
university associationChancellor’s Club 10 PTS/Initial Year, 1 PT/YR
Alumni Association 10 PTS/Initial Year, 1 PT/YR
K Club/Spouse K Club 10 PTS/Initial Year, 1 PT/YR
KU Employment/Spouse KU Employment 1 PT/YR
Attend KU/Spouse Attend KU 10 PTS
*Not available for Coach’s Corner tickets. **Not available for Men’s Basketball season tickets; Volleyball points not awarded starting in 2017.
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Football Family Zone (5 PTS/Pack) discontinued 2/1/2017.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSScholar
(Students)$25
Outland$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
# of members in 2016 >>> NEW! 2,693 509 552 837 399 374 355 200 161
Stud
ent-
Athl
ete
Supp
ort Financial Aid for More than 500 Student-Athletes*
What Your Gift Provides* 2 Training Table Meals
10 Tutoring Sessions
Strength & Conditioning
Development & Leadership
annual textbook expenses
annual health & wellness expenses
semester of room & board
annual in-state tuition
annual out-of-state tuition
annual cost of attendance
Annu
al B
enef
its
One-Time Immediate Family Account Transfer
New Member Hat (First Year)
Football & Men's Basketball Media Guide
Recognition in Williams Education Fund Publications*
Membership Thank You Packet
Junior Jayhawk Membership Discount*
80% Tax Deductibility
Priority Points*
Hosp
ital
ity
& Ev
ents
Athletics Director's Dinner Invite & Gift*
Jayhawk Jamboree Reception Invite*
Men's Basketball Hospitality Priority 3rd 2nd 1st
Men's Basketball Private Practice Invite
Late Night in the Phog Reserved Tickets 2 4 6
Football Private Practice Invite
Baseball MVP Club Membership Offer*
Olympic Sport Season Ticket Holder Receptions*
Football Spring Game Tailgate
Rock Chalk Tailgate Invite
Men's & Women's Basketball Roundball Event Invite
Tick
ets &
Park
ing
Men's Basketball NCAA 1st/2nd Round Ticket Request
Men's Basketball NCAA Regional Ticket Request
Men's Basketball Big 12 Tournament Ticket Request
Men's Basketball Final Four Ticket Request
Advanced Single-Game Ticket Sales
Season Parking Pass Primary Lot
Olympic Sports Postseason Priority^ 9th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
Premium Seating Priority* 9th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
Football Postseason Ticket Request Priority* 9th 9th 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
Membership benefits subject to change. * Indicates new to the 2017 Membership Benefits chart. ^ Following all season ticket holder requests.
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Ensure our Jayhawk student-athletes continue to perform at the highest levels athletically,
academically and in the community through an 80 percent tax-deductible gift to the Williams
Education Fund (100 percent tax deductible if all points and benefits are waived). All gifts,
regardless of size, make a difference!
HOW TO JOIN
ways to join
Once a pledge is recorded, the donor becomes an active member eligible to receive benefits, including ticket priority.
The Williams Education Fund accepts the following forms of payment:
Check or Money OrderPlease make all checks or money orders payable to the Williams Education Fund.
Credit CardsThe Williams Education 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 PropertyWilliams Education Fund members have the ability to make a gift through the transfer of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real property.
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 ScholarshipsThis year, Kansas Athletics will award over $13.2 million in scholarships. Gifts in support of WEF Scholarships allow our talented student-athletes to receive a first-class education at the University of Kansas.
Increased Scholarship GivingAll new or increased unrestricted or scholarship gifts from the previous fund drive will be allocated in support of student-athlete scholarships.
Limestone SocietyFunds directed toward capital projects. Learn more about supporting the Limestone Society on page 8.
Sharon LokediCross Country // Sophomore // Eldoret, Kenya
“ Being able to run at Kansas has
opened up so many doors for me. The
experiences that I’ve enjoyed on and off
the course will stay with me for the rest of
my life. This could not have been possible
without the help of the Williams Education
Fund, which has helped turn my time at
KU into an unforgettable memory that will
last a lifetime.
”
Protecting Your ExperienceKansas Athletics strives to ensure that our donors are provided the best fan experience in the country. Therefore, if Kansas Athletics determines that individuals are attempting to circumvent this goal (for example, by creating multiple accounts in violation of Williams Education Fund rules), Kansas Athletics reserves the right to revoke ticket purchases for those accounts, per our policies.
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The 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. In order to build first-class facilities, it will take an
increased investment, above and beyond annual Williams Education
Fund membership contributions, from those who love the Jayhawks.
limestone society membership benefits• Limestone Society initial year commemorative gift
• Williams Education 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.
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 donor’s annual gift amount is equal to or above the previous annual giving amount or the donor
is currently at the Hall of Fame level.
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DEBRUCE CENTER
JAYHAWK TENNIS CENTER
ARROCHA BALLPARK
ROCK CHALK PARK
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Steven Sims Jr.Football // Sophomore // Houston, Texas
“ I am so thankful for the Williams Education Fund and all of the
support our donors give us. We have one of the best locker rooms
in the country, if not the best, and I know they were a huge part of
making that happen.
”
Starting with the 2018 Fund Drive, we will reseat all venues! Donors will have two ways in which they may qualify to keep their same seats as last year (SALY).
Donors must stay at or above the All-American level and may not drop membership levels from the previous drive year.
AND Be at the $500,000 lifetime giving benchmark
• Includes cash and gift-in-kind receipts (not pledges) paid by July 2018
OR Rank in the Top 100 by priority points
All accounts that do not fall within the criteria listed above will reseat by membership level and points within each level, replicating our current allocation process for parking and postseason tickets.
This new direction will ensure the continued growth and success of Kansas Athletics and will provide exciting new opportunities to further enhance the experiences of our more than 500 student-athletes.
NEW IN 2018!
We’re excited to announce that our 2018 Fund Drive book will be delivered to you exclusively as a digital book on WilliamsFund.com. The interactive book will provide direct links to get you right where you need to be! Paper copies will only be available upon request.
WilliamsFund.com
GOING GREEN IN 2018
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ticketsActive members of the Williams Education Fund who purchase football season tickets are given first priority to select their seats in Memorial Stadium. For the 2017 season, ticket applications must be submitted by April 14. Select-A-Seat will be held May 8-12 and appointment times are determined based upon Williams Education Fund priority point rankings.
Any members who maintain their 2016 level of giving for the 2017 Fund Drive may keep their same seats for the 2017 season. For members who decrease their membership level or wish to participate in Select-A-Seat, an appointment will be scheduled this spring.
Requesting a tier does not guarantee tickets within that tier and orders are subject to availability. Actual tier will be determined through Select-A-Seat. All ticket holders will owe only 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.
SELECT-A-SEAT TICKET SELECTION MAXIMUM
All Levels: 12 Seats
Additional Requests: Post Select-A-Seat, Pending Availability
TIER 1 TIER 2 COACH’S CORNER RESERVEDTIER 3
TIER 1 WEF ONLY
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COACH’S CORNER GENERAL ADMISSIONENDZONE SUITES
FOOTBALL
NOT A WILLIAMS EDUCATION FUND MEMBER, BUT WISH TO KEEP YOUR SAME SEATS? Simply join the Williams Education Fund for as little as $100 and you, too, may keep your seats in Memorial Stadium.
For the 2017 Fund Drive, an appointment will be scheduled this spring for members who decrease membership levels or wish to participate in Select-A-Seat.
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Seating map subject to change
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football parkingFollowing Select-A-Seat, parking for Kansas Football will be allocated based on membership level and then points within each level. Please note, due to limited inventory, a certain membership level does not guarantee the requested parking location. Priority parking is a benefit only for active members of the Williams Education Fund. Parking locations are assigned based on your preferences in combination with the priority order listed to the right. Please note your preferences on your parking form.
Please contact the Williams Education Fund for more information regarding Kansas Football tickets and parking.
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2: 3004: 3876: 439
2: 3984: 8606: 1100
2: 2714: 4106: 432
2: 164: 306: 40
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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2016 “LAST DONOR IN” PARKING ALLOCATION
LOT2016 LEVEL MIN.
2016 LAST DONOR IN POINT MIN.
59 Champion 7,147
58 Champion 6,171
65 Champion 3,522
55 All-American 2,583
60 Hall of Fame 8,040
57 All-American 3,371
56 Legend 456
94 Crimson & Blue 42
91 Rock Chalk 1,065
96 Crimson & Blue 1,170
52 N/A
1 N/A
36/39 N/A
MSPG N/A
Note: PF has been renamed Mississippi Street Parking Garage (MSPG).
MULTIPLE PARKING PASS REQUESTS
LEVEL
MAX. PASSES
PRIMARY LOT
ADD. PASSES
Hall of Fame 3 Lot MSPG
Champion 2 Lot MSPG
All-American 1 Lot MSPG
Legend-Outland
1Availability Pending
Note: There is a possibility football parking may see changes northeast of the stadium. The City of Lawrence is considering a proposal to realign the intersection of Fambrough Drive/11th Street/Mississippi Street. If that happens, Lot 96 (grass) will be divided to become Lots 96 and 97, we will gain Lot 130 (asphalt) to the north, and access to Lot 94 will be reconfigured.
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2017 Premium SeatingWARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP SUITES & SUITE CLUB
TOUCHDOWN CLUB
AMENITIES• HD televisions with live scoreboard feed and additional
network channels• Complimentary buffet and beverages
(soda, beer and wine)• Access to premium area 60 minutes prior to kickoff• Priority points awarded for donation• Donation is 80 percent tax deductible
(consult your tax advisor)• Ability to purchase single-game passes based on
availability• Lounge seating, stools and wait service (TD Club only)
For more information, contact the Williams Education Fund at (785) 864-3946.
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BASKETBALLticketsAs an active member of the Williams Education 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 college basketball.
To purchase tickets for the 2017-18 season, ticket applications must be submitted by July 7 with Select-A-Seat scheduled for August 14-18. Select-A-Seat times are determined based on Williams Education Fund priority point rankings.
Hall of Fame through Rock Chalk levels may keep their same seats from last season if the account does not decrease membership level from the 2016 Fund Drive. Jayhawk, Crimson & Blue and Outland levels, in addition to any accounts that decrease, will receive Select-A-Seat times in early August.
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.
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 Select-A-Seat, Pending Availability
TIER 11,917 PTS*
TIER 265 PTS*
TIER 370 PTS*
CHAIRBACKS SECTION U GA/STUDENT SECTION FACULTY/STAFF
*Last donor in (4 consecutive seats)
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Seating map subject to change
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Basketball REGULAR SEASON PARKING & POSTSEASON TICKETSPostseason tickets and parking for Kansas men’s basketball are allocated based on current membership level and then points within each level. Current pledges must be paid by March 1, 2018 in order to receive postseason tickets. 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 Education Fund. Please note your preferences on your parking form. Contact the Williams Education Fund for more information regarding Kansas basketball tickets and parking.
2016 “LAST DONOR IN” PARKING ALLOCATION
LOT2016 LEVEL MIN.
2016 LAST DONOR IN POINT MIN.
VIP-71 Hall of Fame 6,941
AFPG MVP 1,527
72 Champion 7,913
125 All-American 2,877
54 All-American 4,550
41 All-American 1,240
90 All Requests
117^ All Requests
34^Additional passes for top three WEF levels
Note: PF has been renamed Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage (AFPG).
^ Lots 117 and 34 are no longer men’s basketball donor parking lots.
MULTIPLE PARKING PASS REQUESTS
LEVEL
MAX. PASSES
PRIMARY LOT
ADD. PASSES
Hall of Fame 3 Lot 90
Champion 2 Lot 90
All-American 1 Lot 90
Legend-Outland
1Lot 90/Pending Availability
Frank Mason IIIMen’s Basketball // Senior // Petersburg, Va.
“ All the games and championships won
could not have been possible for me and
my teammates without the support of the
Williams Education Fund and what the donors
provide. We play in the greatest arena in all of
basketball. Thanks to the Williams Education
Fund, we have the opportunity to continue the
rich tradition that is Kansas Basketball.
”
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Summerfield Hall
EatonHall
NUN
McCarthy Hall
ALLENFIELDHOUSE
DeBruceCenter
MurphyHall
AnschutzPavilion
Wagnon-ParrottAthletic Center
GreenHall
HorejsiFamily
AthleticsCenter
19TH ST
18TH ST
OUSDAHL RD
SCHWEGLER DR
15TH ST
BU
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Capitol Federal Hall
RobinsonHealth Center
Learned Hall
AFPG
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Student Union
Integrated Science Building
18TH ST
Anderson FamilyStrength & Conditioning
CentralUtility Plant
CDPG
Residence Hall+ Dining Center
Hilltop ChildDevelopment
Center
IRVING HILL RD
StudentApartments
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Williams Fund ScholarFormer Williams Fund U Members
A must-have for students who love Kansas Athletics!
Williams Fund Scholar is our official student membership
program. For just $25 a year, Williams Fund Scholar
members receive many exclusive benefits including
priority points to be used toward reserved season ticket
seating to Jayhawk Men’s Basketball & Football games.
Williams Fund Scholar 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 you!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
• Ten priority points (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 Education Fund membership packet• Rock Chalk tailgate invite with food & beverages• Outland membership level upgrade
*Former Williams Fund U Member? Join WEF within a year of student membership and receive 20 priority points.
First 4CALLING YOUNG ALUMS
Young alums may join the Williams Education
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.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
• Special event invites• Outland membership upgrade• Priority points
K ClubPRESERVE. 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 $50. To learn more, visit KUAthletics.com/KClub.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
• Bi-annual newsletter• Exclusive invitations and merchandise• Football reserved section• Discounted Olympic sport season tickets• Career and social networking• Priority points• Outland level Williams Education Fund member
DUES ALSO SUPPORT:
• Hall of Fame • K Club Events• Sport Reunions• Senior K Rings• Jersey Retirement• Ring of Honor
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
Grace HaganSoccer // Sophomore // Wichita, Kan.
“ I’m humbled every time I get to wear the Jayhawk on my chest. It stands for excellence, perseverance and tradition and I strive to build upon all those standards every time I have the incredible opportunity to represent this University. My sincere thanks goes to the Williams Education Fund and its donors for making that possible.
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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.
TERMS TO KNOW
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.
Impermissible Extra Benefits include, but
are not limited to, free or discounted meals,
services, transportation and any financial
assistance. Please contact the Compliance
department prior to providing any gift or
benefit to a student-athlete.
COMPLIANCE
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES
NCAA rules prohibit boosters from engaging in recruiting activities designed to secure a prospect’s
enrollment at the University of Kansas.
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
Provide any inducement or extra benefit to a
prospective student-athlete, current student-
athlete or their family.
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Matt BatyAssociate AD Williams Fund, Marketing & Sales
Jennifer BerquistAssociate AD Williams Fund
John HadlAssociate AD Major Gifts
Pat HendersonAssistant AD Development
Greg GurleyDirector Development
Stephani BoydDirector Williams Fund
Bailey ThayerAssistant Director Williams Fund
WILLIAMS EDUCATION FUND TEAM
Richard FloerschAccount Manager
Zach HanoodAccount Manager
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Jake AlbrightTrack & Field // Senior // Bucyrus, Kan.
“ The members of the Williams Education Fund have been great contributors in helping student-athletes at the University of Kansas like myself. It has been an incredible experience to compete as a Jayhawk and I just want to say thank you for all that you have done for our University and our athletic department!
”Janet KochTennis // Sophomore // Durbanville, South Africa
“ I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to receive an education. I would not have had this opportunity back home to be able to study what I want (human biology, pre-med) and to pursue my dream of playing tennis. I’m very grateful to the members of the Williams Education Fund who made this possible for me.
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Sammie SchurigSwimming & Diving // Senior // Topeka, Kan.
“ It’s such a testament to KU that no one wants to leave when they graduate. I am in the same boat, but I am comforted knowing my education here has prepared me. School is by no means easy, but the resources KU provides through alumni events and classes have given me real-world experience and an education that makes it fun to go to class.
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Ariadna Fonseca Diaz Women’s Golf // Sophomore // Caracas, Venezuela
“ I’m extremely thankful. Being able to be here in the States and to attend such a great university is priceless. It is not only the education, but having the privilege to be a part of such a great community and having so many more opportunities than I would have had back home, while doing what I love – which is playing golf – is remarkable.
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Patty CorkerAdministrative Assistant
Kathy MooreGift Processing Specialist
Connor StremelAccount Manager
Anthony RittofAccount Manager
Ryley HaasAccount Manager
Jackie LaBargeSpecial Events Assistant
Tanner JourneyAccount Manager
Kelle DalderAccount Manager
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Rudy KarreBaseball // Sophomore // Peoria, Ariz.
“ We can’t thank you enough for
everything you do. It is the people of the
Williams Education Fund who allow us to
have first-class facilities and a first-class
experience at the University of Kansas.
The opportunity to play baseball here is
something I will never take for granted; we
cannot thank you enough. ”
Megan McMullenDirector Donor Hospitality and Events
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