YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND INSIDE UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT 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 10,000 Champions Campaign challenge to increase our annual fund from 8,513 to 10,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a difference in our ability for success. WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND NEW MEMBER UPDATE MARCH 2018 Cyrano Adlawan - Lomita, CA Robert Ahdoot - Los Angeles, CA Jessica Algazi and Thor Chapman - Santa Monica, CA David and Emily Angulo - San Antonio, TX Connor Baker - Santa Monica, CA Cynthia and Saul Barajas - Irvine, CA Toby Bloom - Upland, CA Jeff Bornstein - Canoga Park, CA Steve Bratt - Playa Del Rey, CA Linda Brogmus-Segal and Peter Segal - La Canada Flintridge, CA Richard Calzada - Oxnard, CA Albert and Robin Carnesale - Los Angeles, CA Larry and Debbie Coyle - Los Alamitos, CA Tim Cullen - Thousand Oaks, CA Brenda Davis - View Park, CA Grant and Patricia Dawdy - Irvine, CA Linda Delevitt - Hawthorne, CA Jonathan and Kristen Dunn - Santa Ana, CA Darci Ernst - Burbank, CA Lonnie Finkel - Oakland, CA Bryan Fisher - Lodi, CA Robert Garcia - Thousand Oaks, CA George and Maribel Garcia - Orange, CA David Gates - Newbury Park, CA Randall and Susan Gustafson - Los Angeles, CA Matthew Harvey - Pasadena, CA Tom Haughey - Chino, CA Lamont Higgins - State College, PA Charles and Nora Hopkins - Riverside, CA Janae and Ariel Hubbard - Jersey City, NJ Annie Hwang-Standley and John Standley - Mechanicsburg, PA Sandra and Rob Lee - Manhattan Beach, CA Justin Linam - Valencia, CA Robert Lyons - Woodland Hills, CA Matthew Magnuson - New York, NY Brent Maranto - Redondo Beach, CA Matthew Mattis - Sierra Madre, CA William and Shannon Mc Connell - Altadena, CA Tom McCoy - Oxnard, CA Darlene and William Mowrey - Hermosa Beach, CA Steve Murphy - Arcadia, CA Robert and Cheryl Orgel - Santa Monica, CA John Osborn - Chadds Ford, PA Raj and Laura Patel - Danville, CA Robbie Presson - Mammoth Lakes, CA Alex and Selena Quirarte - La Habra, CA Raymond Quon - Sherman Oaks, CA John and Nancy Raber - Pacific Palisades, CA Scott Read - Newport Beach, CA John and Lisa Reagan - Palm Springs, CA Carl Rubin - New York, NY Daniel Salzetti - San Diego, CA Taylor Schlener - Yorba Linda, CA Patricia and Harry Schned - Simi Valley, CA Ralph Seifer - Torrance, CA Margaret and Harold Simons - Torrance, CA John Tsakonas and Kerry Gold-Tsakonas - Los Angeles, CA Adam and Trina Venit - Beverly Hills, CA Christopher Walker - Redlands, CA Thomas West - Falls Church, VA Tiffany and Bill Williams - Santa Fe Springs, CA Mary Wilson - Hermosa Beach, CA Rodney and Lisa Baba - San Tan Valley, AZ Adelle and David Bautista – Montclair, CA Robbie Carlton - Glendale, CA Robert and Teresa Dances - Canoga Park, CA Jeffrey and Elizabeth Dixon - San Marino, CA Mark Fleming - El Monte, CA Michael Green - Oak Park, CA Joshua and Raquel Johnson - Los Angeles, CA Steven Jones - Anaheim, CA Raymond Mellado - Pasadena, CA Frank and Rosemary Mendoza - Los Angeles, CA Arthur Nalbandian - Basking Ridge, NJ Muzakkir Nana - Mill Valley, CA John Parks - Selma, CA Johnathan Perry - Richland, WA Jay and Grace Sanders - Winchester, CA Scott and Mary Tracy - La Canada Flintridge, CA Richard Weisman – Los Angeles, CA Dennis and Jacqueline Wilson - Burbank, CA Leland Wilson - Rancho Cucamonga, CA Eric Winikoff - Sherman Oaks, CA Paul and Claudia Yamamoto - Upland, CA IMPERMISSIBLE USE OF UCLA STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMES AND LIKENESSES Bruin student-athletes often gain “celebrity” status through their athletic achievements. As a result, individuals and businesses may be tempted to use a student-athlete’s name, image, or likeness to promote themselves or their businesses for financial gain or notoriety. Though it may have the best of intentions, even producing and distributing t-shirts free of charge is contrary to NCAA rules if the shirts includes the image of a current UCLA student-athlete. All Bruin supporters and fans need to know that: 1) The use of a current UCLA student-athlete’s name or likeness on commercial items offered for sale or for advertising or promotional purposes is impermissible under NCAA rules and can jeopardize the student-athlete’s athletic eligibility; 2) NCAA rules prohibits the use of a student-athlete’s name, photograph, likeness, or reputation to promote a commercial product or service of any kind; and 3) When a student-athlete’s name, image or likeness is used without the student- athlete’s knowledge or permission, NCAA rules require the student-athlete (or UCLA acting on behalf of the student-athlete) to take steps to stop that activity in order for the student-athlete to retain his or her eligibility. As UCLA supporters, we remind you to avoid these types of impermissible usages when promoting a business or personal interest, including a show of support for UCLA student-athletes on social media. As always, we encourage you to “ask before acting” and thank you for your role in helping protect our student-athletes control of their image and their eligibility. Please contact Dan Goldberg, Assistant Athletic Director Compliance & Recruiting with any questions you may have at (310) 794-8813 or [email protected]. Follow UCLA Compliance on Twitter at @UCLACompliance UCLA ATHLETICS’ COMPLIANCE CORNER CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU TOO CAN “BECOME A CHAMPION” CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 10,000 CHAMPIONS CAMPAIGN WAF Referral Program The Wooden Athletic Fund has set its sights on a new milestone in support of UCLA's student-athletes: 10,000 WAF members. All UCLA alumni, friends and fans were invited to join WAF in pursuit of this new goal to help UCLA's student-athletes succeed in the classroom, in competition and in the community. As a special incentive through this 10KCHAMP10NS campaign, all current Wooden Athletic Fund members are encouraged to refer a friend to join the Wooden Athletic Fund for $100 by simply providing their friend’s email address via the referral website. The current WAF member who provided a friend’s email address will then be automatically entered to win the monthly prize. Past prizes have included: Premium UCLA Men’s Basketball tickets with parking and gear package; Suite Passes to UCLA Baseball’s Dodgertown Classic; Premium UCLA Football game tickets with parking; Dugout Club seats with VIP parking at Jackie Robinson Stadium; Pregame Sideline Experience at the Rose Bowl; balls auto- graphed by UCLA Head Coaches, and more. Additionally, if one of your friends joins the Wooden Athletic Fund as a new member, both you and your friend receive an exclusive Wooden Athletic Fund Under Armour hat. Another part of this challenge is to “Become a Champion” by increasing your support of our student-athletes by upgrading to the next membership level, referring a friend who joins the Wooden Athletic Fund, or joining the Wooden Athletic Fund for the first time. For more information on the 10KCHAMP10NS Referral Program, please call 310-206-3302, email [email protected], or visit www.WoodenAthleticFund.com. WAY OF GIVING Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day – April 21, 2018 – 9:30am One of the many exclusive benefits offered to ALL Wooden Athletic Fund members is our annual Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day. This year’s 6th Annual WAF Member Appreciation Day event will be held in association with the UCLA Football Spring Game on April 21st at Drake Stadium. We hold this annual event as an opportunity to thank each of our donors for their generous and continued support of UCLA Athletics by providing a fun, welcoming, Bruin atmosphere. A special hospitality area will be set up at the south end of Drake Stadium track, where there will be giveaway opportunities for unique UCLA Athletics apparel and memorabilia, a live band, and complimentary brunch catered by San Pedro Brewing Company. Children and adults alike will have the opportunity to pose in our photo booth, and meet student-athletes from a wide variety of our intercollegiate athletics teams. Gates open for this fun-filled event at 9:30am and will be held before and during the 2018 UCLA Football Spring Game, which kicks off at 11:00am. Admission into the WAF Member Appreciation Day event is free to ALL Wooden Athletic Fund donors, but please note that to gain access you must have a 2018 UCLA Football Spring Showcase ticket ($10 each for advance purchase; $5 for youths) and complimentary to redeem for UCLA Football Season Ticket Holders. This invitation is exclusive to current 2017-18 and 2018-19 WAF members only. Invitation is non-transferable. If you are not a current Wooden Athletic Fund member and would like to join WAF to receive an invitation to attend this event, please call 310-206-3302, email [email protected], or visit www.WoodenAthleticFund.com. BENEFIT OF THE MONTH CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UCLA ATHLETICS’ NEW CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN GOAL CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE WAF 10K CHAMP1ONS REFERRAL PROGRAM CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WAF 10K CHAMPIONS EXPERIENCE REFERRAL PROGRAM This past February, the Wooden Athletic Fund announced a special incentive to our donors through our 10K CHAMP10NS campaign. All current Wooden Athletic Fund members are encouraged to refer a friend to join the Wooden Athletic Fund. This qualifies you to be entered to win a monthly prize. If you referred a friend during the month of February, you were automatically entered to win the prize for the month of February. We are pleased to announce the winner of the February 10K CHAMP10NS Experience is Michelle Erickson from Manhattan Beach, CA. A hearty ‘Congratulations’ goes out to Michelle! Michelle has won the following prize for the 10K CHAMP10NS challenge for the month of February: • UCLA Baseball VIP Experience: Four (4) Dugout Club Tickets, with VIP Parking to a home UCLA Baseball Game played in March, 2018 The prize for the March 10K CHAMP10NS Experience will be: • Four (4) UCLA Baseball Dugout Club tickets with VIP Parking to a home UCLA Baseball game at Jackie Robinson Stadium being played in the month of April. The winner of March’s 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program challenge will be announced in the April newsletter! For more information on the 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected]. FEBRUARY 10K CHAMP10NS EXPERIENCE WINNER 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. NEW “BECOME A CHAMPION” DONORS (310) 206-3302 • [email protected] “THANK YOU” FROM THE BRUINS MEGAN McNAMARA Women’s Beach Volleyball • Junior Vancouver, BC, Canada CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT UCLA WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR WAF APPRECIATION DAY “Representing the Bruins has been an incredibly rewarding experience that my teammates, the athletics community, and I are extremely thankful for. The invaluable resources and support student-athletes receive at UCLA is second to none. The opportunity to strive for greatness in the classroom and in my sport has been made possible through the continued support and contributions of UCLA’s donors. If not for our loyal donors, I would not have enjoyed all the great experiences that I’ve had during my time at UCLA and I thank all of you for your support.” Initial goal of $260 million has been reached, and a new goal of $300 million has been set With more than a year and a half remaining in UCLA’s $4.2 billion Centennial Campaign, UCLA Athletics has officially surpassed its initial goal of raising $260 million, and has now set its sights on securing $300 million in private funds by the end of 2019, UCLA’s 100th anniversary year. UCLA’s Centennial Campaign, which began in 2013, is laying the foundation for a financially-sustainable future and building upon UCLA Athletics’ standing as the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. Funds raised by UCLA Athletics during the Centennial Campaign have already seen tangible results, including the addition of 96 new Four Deep Scholarship Endowments, the building of new facilities like the Wasserman Football Center and Mo Ostin Basketball Center, improvements and renovations to existing facilities such as Drake Stadium, Easton Stadium, Jackie Robinson Stadium, Pauley Pavilion, Yates Gym, and the Acosta Athletic Center, and expansion of academic and student support services, student-athlete mental health support system, and the Student-Athlete Development Program. If you would like additional information about how you can become a part of UCLA’s historic Centennial Campaign, please contact the Wooden Athletic Fund office at 310-206-3302, or email [email protected]. UCLA ATHLETICS SURPASSES CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN GOAL CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR UCLA ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT STAFF Choose one block in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success and share why it is meaningful to you. Nathan Anderson: “The most meaningful block to me is ENTHUSIASM. In order to be successful in all aspects of life you must be enthusiastic is all things you do. Through all of life’s ups and downs I truly believe that if you remain enthusiastic the other “blocks” will fall into place.” Neema Barbod: “’TEAM SPIRIT – A genuine consideration for others.’ Coach said, “selflessness is the opposite of selfishness.” This really resonated with me because it reflects good leadership and teamwork. If you commit every single day to help others succeed then you become a great leader and your team accomplishes their goals.” Gina Garrett: “POISE – I’m a big fan of stress-free wholesome living made possible by having no guile and knowing that you are encouraged to be yourself. As a group, a safe environment results in an open forum that yields the best results derived from honest responses and at the same time, the individual wins as well as he/she is allowed the best opportunity to blossom personally.” Alicia Junker: “While my favorite block within Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Industriousness, as I am a firm believer that there is no replacement for hard work, the most meaningful block to me is CONFIDENCE. I have learned that while anyone has the potential to work hard, having confidence in your ability to work hard and succeed in that work is absolutely imperative to reaching your goals.” Kat Lauer: “INDUSTRIOUSNESS. Its simple message has stuck with me; there is no substitute for hard work in any goal you set in life. I believe its importance is evident in why John Wooden placed it as a cornerstone in the pyramid and I like to think about being relentless when things get tough. Put your head down and push forward.” Emily Lerner: “Coach Wooden’s block, ‘FRIENDSHIP: Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion...it must not be taken for granted...’ I have learned to never take friends for granted; they should be cherished always. If you form friendships in the workplace, it can only have positive impacts on everything you and your colleagues seek to do.” Jill Machuca: “LOYALTY: Being loyal means keeping your word, being truthful, reliable, helpful and honest.” Parker Poliakoff: “The block “ENTHUSIASM” in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is one of the most meaningful blocks to me. I believe that having enthusiasm in everything you do is infectious and helps boost team morale and productivity. Enjoying what you are doing is vital for sustained success. I try and be enthusiastic in everything I do!” Josh Rebholz: “ENTHUSIASM, defined in the Pyramid of Success as: “Brushes off upon those with whom you come in contact. You must truly enjoy what you are doing.” I think having passion for what you do will not only improve production, enhancing your organization, it will motivate those around you and will allow for a more enjoyable life!” Zack Rosenfeld: “ENTHUSIASM: As our great UCLA Gymnastics Head Coach Valorie Kondos-Field says, having the spirit of “Getting to” do things versus “Having to” do things makes a world of difference and perspective. I feel fortunate that I “get to” come to UCLA Athletics for work every day and try to make a positive impact on our student-athletes. As Coach Wooden said “Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.” Lydell Sargeant: “My “block” is ALERTNESS. Alertness to me is one of the pillars of a successful team and organization. If everyone within an organization or team is open-minded, eager to learn and eager to improve, you ensure a collaborative environment that thrives on constant improvement and innovation.“ Brian Smith: “I have to go with two as they resonate together with me and aptly are the cornerstones of the Pyramid of Success - INDUSTRIOUSNESS and ENTHUSIASM. Nothing is achieved without tremendous effort and hard work. However, it’s just as important to enjoy and be enthusiastic about what you do as it not only fuels you to greater heights but also those around you.” Taylor Swearingen: “INDUSTRIOUSNESS” is a block in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success with particular significance to me because I feel that hard work, in all pursuits, is critical to allow so many of the other elements of Coach’s Pyramid to shine through and make a positive impact in the world. As Coach says in the block, “there is no substitute for work.” GET TO KNOW YOUR WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND STAFF! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2018 UCLA FOOTBALL SPRING GAME The 2018 UCLA Football Spring Game has been set for Saturday, April 21, beginning at 11:00am, at Drake Stadium on UCLA Campus. As we officially kick off the Coach Chip Kelly era for UCLA Football, we are offering an exclusive benefit to UCLA Football Season Ticket Holders who renew their tickets for the 2018 season a complimentary ticket to the Spring Game. Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased for $10 in advance of the game, or $15 on the day of. Youth tickets are only $5. This game is being played in association with the Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day, which is complimentary for all current WAF members. Head out to Drake Stadium on the 21st to watch the 2018 Spring Game, get a preview of the Coach Chip Kelly era, and have an opportunity to meet the 2018 UCLA Football student-athletes postgame. For more information on the 2018 UCLA Football Spring Game, please call the Wooden Athletic Fund Office at 310-206-3302, or email [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENT Bruin Fan Focus Group Last month, on February 2nd, UCLA Athletics hosted its third annual Bruin Fan Focus Group. First formed in 2016, the Bruin Fan Focus Group consists of a diverse committee of UCLA Athletics constituents which gives fans a new avenue to provide vital input to the athletics department on an array of fan experience-related topics. This allows our fans to be even more involved in shaping their gameday experience, and is aimed at gathering feedback from a diverse cross section of Bruin fans. A valuable addition to UCLA Athletics' existing end-of-game and end-of-season fan/season seat holder surveys, the focus group, comprised of fans, season ticket holders, students, and faculty, will be tasked, along with members of the athletics department's external relations team, with identifying opportunities to enhance the experience of fans during UCLA home football, basketball and Olympic sports events. Past enhancements from the Bruin Fan Focus Group include adding a mobile ticketing Fast Pass option for Football and Men’s Basketball and enhanced advertising in the LA Times with our weekly athletics calendar. If you would like more information regarding the Bruin Fan Focus Group, please contact Evan Flagg, Assistant Athletic Director for Sales & Service, at 310-206-3302, or efl[email protected]. EVENT RECAP
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YOUR MONTHLY RESOURCE FOR SUPPORTING UCLA ATHLETICS AND THE WOODEN ATHLETIC FUND
I N S I D E U C L A A T H L E T I C S D E V E L O P M E N T
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 10,000 Champions Campaign challenge to increase our annual fund from 8,513 to 10,000 donors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for truly making a di�erence in our ability for success.
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
MARCH 2018
Cyrano Adlawan - Lomita, CARobert Ahdoot - Los Angeles, CAJessica Algazi and Thor Chapman - Santa Monica, CADavid and Emily Angulo - San Antonio, TXConnor Baker - Santa Monica, CACynthia and Saul Barajas - Irvine, CAToby Bloom - Upland, CAJe� Bornstein - Canoga Park, CASteve Bratt - Playa Del Rey, CALinda Brogmus-Segal and Peter Segal - La Canada Flintridge, CARichard Calzada - Oxnard, CAAlbert and Robin Carnesale - Los Angeles, CALarry and Debbie Coyle - Los Alamitos, CATim Cullen - Thousand Oaks, CABrenda Davis - View Park, CAGrant and Patricia Dawdy - Irvine, CALinda Delevitt - Hawthorne, CAJonathan and Kristen Dunn - Santa Ana, CADarci Ernst - Burbank, CALonnie Finkel - Oakland, CABryan Fisher - Lodi, CARobert Garcia - Thousand Oaks, CAGeorge and Maribel Garcia - Orange, CADavid Gates - Newbury Park, CARandall and Susan Gustafson - Los Angeles, CAMatthew Harvey - Pasadena, CATom Haughey - Chino, CALamont Higgins - State College, PACharles and Nora Hopkins - Riverside, CAJanae and Ariel Hubbard - Jersey City, NJAnnie Hwang-Standley and John Standley - Mechanicsburg, PA
Sandra and Rob Lee - Manhattan Beach, CAJustin Linam - Valencia, CARobert Lyons - Woodland Hills, CAMatthew Magnuson - New York, NYBrent Maranto - Redondo Beach, CAMatthew Mattis - Sierra Madre, CAWilliam and Shannon Mc Connell - Altadena, CATom McCoy - Oxnard, CADarlene and William Mowrey - Hermosa Beach, CASteve Murphy - Arcadia, CARobert and Cheryl Orgel - Santa Monica, CAJohn Osborn - Chadds Ford, PARaj and Laura Patel - Danville, CARobbie Presson - Mammoth Lakes, CAAlex and Selena Quirarte - La Habra, CARaymond Quon - Sherman Oaks, CAJohn and Nancy Raber - Pacific Palisades, CAScott Read - Newport Beach, CAJohn and Lisa Reagan - Palm Springs, CACarl Rubin - New York, NYDaniel Salzetti - San Diego, CATaylor Schlener - Yorba Linda, CAPatricia and Harry Schned - Simi Valley, CARalph Seifer - Torrance, CAMargaret and Harold Simons - Torrance, CAJohn Tsakonas and Kerry Gold-Tsakonas - Los Angeles, CAAdam and Trina Venit - Beverly Hills, CAChristopher Walker - Redlands, CAThomas West - Falls Church, VATi�any and Bill Williams - Santa Fe Springs, CAMary Wilson - Hermosa Beach, CA
Rodney and Lisa Baba - San Tan Valley, AZAdelle and David Bautista – Montclair, CARobbie Carlton - Glendale, CARobert and Teresa Dances - Canoga Park, CAJe�rey and Elizabeth Dixon - San Marino, CAMark Fleming - El Monte, CAMichael Green - Oak Park, CAJoshua and Raquel Johnson - Los Angeles, CASteven Jones - Anaheim, CARaymond Mellado - Pasadena, CAFrank and Rosemary Mendoza - Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Nalbandian - Basking Ridge, NJMuzakkir Nana - Mill Valley, CAJohn Parks - Selma, CAJohnathan Perry - Richland, WAJay and Grace Sanders - Winchester, CAScott and Mary Tracy - La Canada Flintridge, CARichard Weisman – Los Angeles, CADennis and Jacqueline Wilson - Burbank, CALeland Wilson - Rancho Cucamonga, CAEric Winiko� - Sherman Oaks, CAPaul and Claudia Yamamoto - Upland, CA
IMPERMISSIBLE USE OF UCLA STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMES AND LIKENESSES
Bruin student-athletes often gain “celebrity” status through their athletic achievements. As a result, individuals and businesses may be tempted to use a student-athlete’s name, image, or likeness to promote themselves or their businesses for financial gain or notoriety. Though it may have the best of intentions, even producing and distributing t-shirts free of charge is contrary to NCAA rules if the shirts includes the image of a current UCLA student-athlete.
All Bruin supporters and fans need to know that:
1) The use of a current UCLA student-athlete’s name or likeness on commercial items o�ered for sale or for advertising or promotional purposes is impermissible under NCAA rules and can jeopardize the student-athlete’s athletic eligibility;
2) NCAA rules prohibits the use of a student-athlete’s name, photograph, likeness, or reputation to promote a commercial product or service of any kind; and
3) When a student-athlete’s name, image or likeness is used without the student-athlete’s knowledge or permission, NCAA rules require the student-athlete (or UCLA acting on behalf of the student-athlete) to take steps to stop that activity in order for the student-athlete to retain his or her eligibility.
As UCLA supporters, we remind you to avoid these types of impermissible usages when promoting a business or personal interest, including a show of support for UCLA student-athletes on social media. As always, we encourage you to “ask before acting” and thank you for your role in helping protect our student-athletes control of their image and their eligibility.
Please contact Dan Goldberg, Assistant Athletic Director Compliance & Recruiting with any questions you may have at (310) 794-8813 or [email protected].
Follow UCLA Compliance on Twitter at @UCLACompliance
U C L A A T H L E T I C S ’ C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU TOOCAN “BECOME A CHAMPION”
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUTOUR 10,000 CHAMPIONS CAMPAIGN
WAF Referral Program The Wooden Athletic Fund has set its sights on a new milestone in support of UCLA's student-athletes: 10,000 WAF members. All UCLA alumni, friends and fans were invited to join WAF in pursuit of this new goal to help UCLA's student-athletes succeed in the classroom, in competition and in the community.
As a special incentive through this 10KCHAMP10NS campaign, all current Wooden Athletic Fund members are encouraged to refer a friend to join the Wooden Athletic Fund for $100 by simply providing their friend’s email address via the referral website. The current WAF member who provided a friend’s email address will then be automatically entered to win the monthly prize. Past prizes have included: Premium UCLA Men’s Basketball tickets with parking and gear package; Suite Passes to UCLA Baseball’s Dodgertown Classic; Premium UCLA Football game tickets with parking; Dugout Club seats with VIP parking at Jackie Robinson Stadium; Pregame Sideline Experience at the Rose Bowl; balls auto-graphed by UCLA Head Coaches, and more.
Additionally, if one of your friends joins the Wooden Athletic Fund as a new member, both you and your friend receive an exclusive Wooden Athletic Fund Under Armour hat. Another part of this challenge is to “Become a Champion” by increasing your support of our student-athletes by upgrading to the next membership level, referring a friend who joins the Wooden Athletic Fund, or joining the Wooden Athletic Fund for the first time.
For more information on the 10KCHAMP10NS Referral Program, please call 310-206-3302, email [email protected], or visit www.WoodenAthleticFund.com.
W A Y O F G I V I N G
Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day – April 21, 2018 – 9:30am One of the many exclusive benefits o�ered to ALL Wooden Athletic Fund members is our annual Wooden Athletic Fund Member Appreciation Day. This year’s 6th Annual WAF Member Appreciation Day event will be held in association with the UCLA Football Spring Game on April 21st at Drake Stadium.
We hold this annual event as an opportunity to thank each of our donors for their generous and continued support of UCLA Athletics by providing a fun, welcoming, Bruin atmosphere. A special hospitality area will be set up at the south end of Drake Stadium track, where there will be giveaway opportunities for unique UCLA Athletics apparel and memorabilia, a live band, and complimentary brunch catered by San Pedro Brewing Company. Children and adults alike will have the opportunity to pose in our photo booth, and meet student-athletes from a wide variety of our intercollegiate athletics teams. Gates open for this fun-filled event at 9:30am and will be held before and during the 2018 UCLA Football Spring Game, which kicks o� at 11:00am.
Admission into the WAF Member Appreciation Day event is free to ALL Wooden Athletic Fund donors, but please note that to gain access you must have a 2018 UCLA Football Spring Showcase ticket ($10 each for advance purchase; $5 for youths) and complimentary to redeem for UCLA Football Season Ticket Holders. This invitation is exclusive to current 2017-18 and 2018-19 WAF members only. Invitation is non-transferable.
If you are not a current Wooden Athletic Fund member and would like to join WAF to receive an invitation to attend this event, please call 310-206-3302, email [email protected], or visit www.WoodenAthleticFund.com.
B E N E F I T O F T H E M O N T H
CLICK HERE FOR MOREINFORMATION ON UCLA ATHLETICS’NEW CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ONTHE WAF 10K CHAMP1ONS
REFERRAL PROGRAM
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WAF 10KCHAMPIONS EXPERIENCE REFERRAL PROGRAM
This past February, the Wooden Athletic Fund announced a special incentive to our donors through our 10K CHAMP10NS campaign. All current Wooden Athletic Fund members are encouraged to refer a friend to join the Wooden Athletic Fund. This qualifies you to be entered to win a monthly prize. If you referred a friend during the month of February, you were automatically entered to win the prize for the month of February.
We are pleased to announce the winner of the February 10K CHAMP10NS Experience is Michelle Erickson from Manhattan Beach, CA. A hearty ‘Congratulations’ goes out to Michelle! Michelle has won the following prize for the 10K CHAMP10NS challenge for the month of February: • UCLA Baseball VIP Experience: Four (4) Dugout Club Tickets, with VIP Parking to a home UCLA Baseball Game played in March, 2018
The prize for the March 10K CHAMP10NS Experience will be:
• Four (4) UCLA Baseball Dugout Club tickets with VIP Parking to a home UCLA Baseball game at Jackie Robinson Stadium being played in the month of April.
The winner of March’s 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program challenge will be announced in the April newsletter!
For more information on the 10K CHAMP10NS Referral Program, please call 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].
F E B R UA R Y 1 0 K C H A M P 1 0 N S E X P E R I E N C E W I N N E R
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.
N E W “ B E C O M E A C H A M P I O N ” D O N O R S
(310) 206-3302 • [email protected]
“ T H A N K Y O U ” F R O M T H E B R U I N S
MEGAN McNAMARA Women’s Beach Volleyball • Junior
Vancouver, BC, Canada
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORTUCLA WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FORWAF APPRECIATION DAY
“Representing the Bruins has been an incredibly rewarding experience that my teammates, the athletics community, and I are extremely thankful for. The invaluable resources and support student-athletes receive at UCLA is second to none. The opportunity to strive for greatness in the classroom and in my sport has been made possible through the continued support and contributions of UCLA’s donors. If not for our loyal donors, I would not have enjoyed all the great experiences that I’ve had during my time at UCLA and I thank all of you for your support.”
Initial goal of $260 million has been reached, and a new goal of $300 million has been set
With more than a year and a half remaining in UCLA’s $4.2 billion Centennial Campaign, UCLA Athletics has o�cially surpassed its initial goal of raising $260 million, and has now set its sights on securing $300 million in private funds by the end of 2019, UCLA’s 100th anniversary year.
UCLA’s Centennial Campaign, which began in 2013, is laying the foundation for a financially-sustainable future and building upon UCLA Athletics’ standing as the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. Funds raised by UCLA Athletics during the Centennial Campaign have already seen tangible results, including the addition of 96 new Four Deep Scholarship Endowments, the building of new facilities like the Wasserman Football Center and Mo Ostin Basketball Center, improvements and renovations to existing facilities such as Drake Stadium, Easton Stadium, Jackie Robinson Stadium, Pauley Pavilion, Yates Gym, and the Acosta Athletic Center, and expansion of academic and student support services, student-athlete mental health support system, and the Student-Athlete Development Program.
If you would like additional information about how you can become a part of UCLA’s historic Centennial Campaign, please contact the Wooden Athletic Fund o�ce at 310-206-3302, or email [email protected].
UCLA ATHLETICS SURPASSES CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
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Choose one block in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success and share why it is meaningful to you.
Nathan Anderson: “The most meaningful block to me is ENTHUSIASM. In order to be successful in all aspects of life you must be enthusiastic is all things you do. Through all of life’s ups and downs I truly believe that if you remain enthusiastic the other “blocks” will fall into place.”Neema Barbod: “’TEAM SPIRIT – A genuine consideration for others.’ Coach said, “selflessness is the opposite of selfishness.” This really resonated with me because it reflects good leadership and teamwork. If you commit every single day to help others succeed then you become a great leader and your team accomplishes their goals.”Gina Garrett: “POISE – I’m a big fan of stress-free wholesome living made possible by having no guile and knowing that you are encouraged to be yourself. As a group, a safe environment results in an open forum that yields the best results derived from honest responses and at the same time, the individual wins as well as he/she is allowed the best opportunity to blossom personally.” Alicia Junker: “While my favorite block within Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Industriousness, as I am a firm believer that there is no replacement for hard work, the most meaningful block to me is CONFIDENCE. I have learned that while anyone has the potential to work hard, having confidence in your ability to work hard and succeed in that work is absolutely imperative to reaching your goals.”Kat Lauer: “INDUSTRIOUSNESS. Its simple message has stuck with me; there is no substitute for hard work in any goal you set in life. I believe its importance is evident in why John Wooden placed it as a cornerstone in the pyramid and I like to think about being relentless when things get tough. Put your head down and push forward.”Emily Lerner: “Coach Wooden’s block, ‘FRIENDSHIP: Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion...it must not be taken for granted...’ I have learned to never take friends for granted; they should be cherished always. If you form friendships in the workplace, it can only have positive impacts on everything you and your colleagues seek to do.”Jill Machuca: “LOYALTY: Being loyal means keeping your word, being truthful, reliable, helpful and honest.”Parker Poliako�: “The block “ENTHUSIASM” in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is one of the most meaningful blocks to me. I believe that having enthusiasm in everything you do is infectious and helps boost team morale and productivity. Enjoying what you are doing is vital for sustained success. I try and be enthusiastic in everything I do!” Josh Rebholz: “ENTHUSIASM, defined in the Pyramid of Success as: “Brushes o� upon those with whom you come in contact. You must truly enjoy what you are doing.” I think having passion for what you do will not only improve production, enhancing your organization, it will motivate those around you and will allow for a more enjoyable life!”Zack Rosenfeld: “ENTHUSIASM: As our great UCLA Gymnastics Head Coach Valorie Kondos-Field says, having the spirit of “Getting to” do things versus “Having to” do things makes a world of di�erence and perspective. I feel fortunate that I “get to” come to UCLA Athletics for work every day and try to make a positive impact on our student-athletes. As Coach Wooden said “Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.”Lydell Sargeant: “My “block” is ALERTNESS. Alertness to me is one of the pillars of a successful team and organization. If everyone within an organization or team is open-minded, eager to learn and eager to improve, you ensure a collaborative environment that thrives on constant improvement and innovation.“ Brian Smith: “I have to go with two as they resonate together with me and aptly are the cornerstones of the Pyramid of Success - INDUSTRIOUSNESS and ENTHUSIASM. Nothing is achieved without tremendous e�ort and hard work. However, it’s just as important to enjoy and be enthusiastic about what you do as it not only fuels you to greater heights but also those around you.” Taylor Swearingen: “INDUSTRIOUSNESS” is a block in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success with particular significance to me because I feel that hard work, in all pursuits, is critical to allow so many of the other elements of Coach’s Pyramid to shine through and make a positive impact in the world. As Coach says in the block, “there is no substitute for work.”
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The 2018 UCLA Football Spring Game has been set for Saturday, April 21, beginning at 11:00am, at Drake Stadium on UCLA Campus. As we o�cially kick o� the Coach Chip Kelly era for UCLA Football, we are o�ering an exclusive benefit to UCLA Football Season Ticket Holders who renew their tickets for the 2018 season a complimentary ticket to the Spring Game. Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased for $10 in advance of the game, or $15 on the day of. Youth tickets are only $5.
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Bruin Fan Focus Group Last month, on February 2nd, UCLA Athletics hosted its third annual Bruin Fan Focus Group. First formed in 2016, the Bruin Fan Focus Group consists of a diverse committee of UCLA Athletics constituents which gives fans a new avenue to provide vital input to the athletics department on an array of fan experience-related topics. This allows our fans to be even more involved in shaping their gameday experience, and is aimed at gathering feedback from a diverse cross section of Bruin fans. A valuable addition to UCLA Athletics' existing end-of-game and end-of-season fan/season seat holder surveys, the focus group, comprised of fans, season ticket holders, students, and faculty, will be tasked, along with members of the athletics department's external relations team, with identifying opportunities to enhance the experience of fans during UCLA home football, basketball and Olympic sports events.
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