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Dear Supporters of Eastern Michigan University, Our student-athletes’ success is at the heart of why we do what we do and your investment in their success is paying dividends for Eastern Michigan University. Building off of a memorable 2013-14 which saw the accomplishments of our student-athletes recognized by the Mid-American Conference, we received the highest honor of winning the Dr. Carol A. Cartwright Award for excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship. This recognition has reaffirmed our commitment to providing a first class student-athlete experience and serves as a testament that your investment is a great one. When you make a contribution to EMU Athletics, you share in the pride we are building and have profound effect on helping us get better every day.

Thank you for your ongoing support and the opportunity to serve our student-athletes.

Heather Lyke Vice President and Director of Athletics H E AT H E R LY K E

V I C E P R E S I D E N T A N D D I R E C T O R O F A T H L E T I C S

M I S S I O N I M P O R TA N C E

FIVE REASONS TO JOIN FROM OUR DONORS

I M PA C T

Eagles Pride is the fundraising arm of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics. Eagles Pride is dedicated to providing financial support for the educational, personal and athletic enhancement of more than 500 EMU student-athletes in 21 varsity sports. At the same time, we will focus on providing superior customer service to our fans, alumni and donors.

“I am proud to support EMU student-athletes as their success reflects positively on both the University and the community.” -Jack Brusewitz (‘82)

“Our support helps provide a great experience to EMU student-athletes and benefits the entire University.” -Bud (‘68) and Carol Schimmelpfenneg

"We love to support our Eagles and enjoy the camaraderie and atmosphere in the Eagles Pride Suite and Convocation Center!" -Jack (’50) and Esther (‘73) Minzey

"EMU coaches and staff instill successful traits like determination, organization and teamwork to their student-athletes. These traits create leaders in the classroom and beyond. That is why we donate to EMU Athletics." -Howard (‘66 & ‘67) and Luanne (‘67 & ‘76) Booth

"As Eastern Michigan faculty, we support EMU student-athletes because today's student-athletes become tomorrow's leaders. Our student-athletes excel in the classroom, in the community and on the field of play." -Mike and Karen Paciorek

EMU Athletics is often the window through which the entire University is viewed and many times considered the front porch of the institution. The successes and accomplishments of our athletic programs serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for enrollment and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of EMU.

As a member of Eagles Pride, you will be a difference maker for EMU student-athletes and their goals on the field, in the classroom and in their lives after EMU. In the pages ahead, you will find our levels of giving, areas of impact, ways to give, associated benefits and more. Your investment is Eagles Pride! WHAT IS

EAGLES PRIDE?

E A S T E R N M I C H I G A N A T H L E T I C S

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Eagles Pride Fund

Sport Specific

Capital Projects

Program Endowments

Scholarships

Check

Monthly Pledge

Stock Transfer

Credit Card

Debit Card

Payroll Deduction

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Tax Deduction (consult your tax professional)

LykeLine Athletics Insider Email

Recognition on EMUEaglesPride.com

Option to Purchase Football Reserved Chairbacks*

Option to Purchase Basketball Floor Seats*

Football Sideline Passes for 2*

Eagles Pride Block E Car Decal

Invitation for 2 to the 2015 Basketball Party in the Paint*

Invitation for 2 to the 2015 Football Season Premiere Dinner*

Official adidas EMU Athletics Apparel Item

Option to purchase Eagles Pride Suite Tickets*

Reserved VIP Parking Space for Football and Basketball

Invitation for 2 to the 2016 YPSI Awards

All Sports Pass for 2 (EMU Home Events)

Invitation for 2 to “FLY WITH THE EAGLES” to LSU*

NCAA Final Four Ticket Access

Official adidas EMU Athletics Apparel Package

* S i g n i f i e s s p o r t - s p e c i f i c o r u n r e s t r i c t e d g i v i n g e l e m e n t . P l e a s e s e e r e s p e c t i v e P r e m i u m S e a t i n g p a g e s f o r d e t a i l s .

EAGLES PRIDE BENEFITS CHART $250 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $100

"The Cartwright Award is a unique award in that it recognizes excellence not only on the field of play, but also in the classroom and in the community. To be selected by its peers for this award is a tremendous honor for Eastern Michigan University. I applaud the student-athletes, coaches and entire staff for this special honor."

-MAC Commissioner, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher

The Cartwright Award is an institutional award

presented annually to one university in the

Mid-American Conference. A committee with

representation from all 12 institutions selects

the Cartwright Award winner from nominations

submitted based upon the criteria of excellence

in academics, athletics and citizenship. The

award began in 2008-09 and this is the first

time Eastern Michigan University has received

the honor.

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Student-Athletes named Academic All-MAC

Student-Athletes were First Team All-MAC

MAC Team Championships• Men's Cross Country • Men's Outdoor Track & Field • Women's Indoor Track & Field • Men's Swimming & Diving

MAC Coaches of the Year• John Goodridge, Men's Cross Country • John Goodridge, Men's Outdoor Track & Field • Sue Parks, Women's Indoor Track & Field • Jay Santos, Gymnastics • Buck Smith, Men's Diving • Buck Smith, Women's Diving

Student-Athletes obtained a 3.0 GPA or greater

MAC Individual Champions • Willy Fink, Men's Cross Country • Victoria Voronko, Women's Cross Country

IAAF World Junior Champion • Tyler Brown, Men's Track & Field, 4x400 Relay

The Eagles Pride Suite and Reserved Chairback seats provide you the best seats at Rynearson Stadium adjacent to the 50-yard line. There

are only 44 seats available in the Eagles Pride Suite. For more information, please call the Athletic Development Office at 734.487.8236.

CATEGORY

Reserved Chairback Sideline Pass

Eagles Pride Suite

NUMBER OF TICKETS DONATION SEASON

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• VIP Parking

• Chef Prepared Food &

Dessert Selection

• Beverages, Beer and Wine

• Temperature Controlled

• Midfield Sight Line

• Eagles Pride Benefits

• Personalized Eagles

Pride Lanyard

F O O T B A L L P R E M I U M S E A T I N G

E A G L E S P R I D E S U I T E B E N E F I T S

YOU COULD SIT HERE!1 $50 $99 per seat

2 $1,000 $75 per seat

2 $1,500 $150 per seat

4 $3,000 $150 per seat

6 $6,000 $150 per seat

MEDIA TABLESFLOOR SEATING FLOOR SEATING

EMU BENCHVISITOR BENCH SCORER’S TABLE

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Raven Lee Junior

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• Second-straight season with 20-plus wins

• Second-straight season making a postseason tournament

• Returning 1,000-point scorer Raven Lee, who was the second leading scorer in the MAC

• Returning 6’6" sophomore guard, Tim Bond, who scored double digits six times

• Team finished in the Top-10 in the NCAA for Field-Goal Percentage Defense (10th)

• Raven Lee set a record for most points scored in a single season by an EMU sophomore

• Team set the EMU record for most steals per game (8.7)

$500 DONATION TO EMU MEN’S BASKETBALL PER FLOOR SEAT

Get the best seats in the house by calling 734.487.8684 and support EMU Basketball. Benefits of floor seating include:

• VIP Parking at the Convocation Center • Personalized Eagles Pride Lanyard • Eagles Pride Benefits • Invitation for 2 to “Party in the Paint” Event with the team • Invitation for 2 to Basketball Game Day VIP Area

2014-15 MEN’S BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS

Cha Sweeney Junior

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• Advanced to the “Sweet 16” of the WNIT for the second-time in school history

• Tied the program record for most victories in a season with 24

• Became the first No. 6 seed to reach the MAC's women’s title game

• Janay Morton and Cha Sweeney are both already Top-25 in EMU scoring history entering their junior campaigns

• Cha Sweeney set the Mid-American Conference Tournament record for most points (123) and field goals made (39)

• Janay Morton led the MAC in steals per game (2.11)

• Cha Sweeney was selected Second Team All-MAC in back-to-back years along with earning MAC All-Tournament accolades

$100 DONATION TO EMU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PER FLOOR SEAT

Get the best seats in the house by calling 734.487.8684 and support EMU Basketball. Benefits of floor seating include:

• VIP Parking at the Convocation Center • Personalized Eagles Pride Lanyard • Eagles Pride Benefits • Invitation for 2 to “Party in the Paint” Event with the team • Invitation for 2 to Basketball Game Day VIP Area

2014-15 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS

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A T H L E T I C S D E V E L O P M E N T S T A F F – H E R E T O S E R V E Y O U

Deputy Athletic Director Eagles Pride Fund DirectorAssociate Athletic Director for Development

T H A N K Y O UOn behalf of more than 500 Eastern Michigan University

student-athletes across 21 varsity sports, we want to thank you. Your generous donations support our drive to make you proud,

while chasing our dreams in competition, in the classroom and in our lives after EMU.

Thank you for investing in Eastern Michigan University Athletics.

G O E AG L E S !