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The Bruin Club is Belmont University's annual fundraising program for intercollegiate athletics. The program was established in 1975 to provide additional support for Belmont student athletes.
The primary reason behind the Bruin Club is the need for additional revenue to help support the athletic budget in the areas of athletic scholarships and program enhancement. Although the athletic department receives a portion of its operating funds from the institution, it is increasingly necessary to supplement those funds with private contributions to offset the growing demands of competition at a higher level.
The main goal of the Bruin Club is to provide a base of professional fundraising services, athletic communications and other assistance through which friends and alumni may enrich the development and achivements of the Belmont athletic teams.
As Bruins fans, you can play a direct role in helping the Belmont athletic program achieve future success in Division I. While the program continues to grow and excel, rewards have already been realized in the improved level of competition, increased fan interest, and greater national exposure.
Through your enthusiasm in supporting those who wear the red and blue, the opportunity for continued success is much greater.
For this reason, Belmont asks you to join the growing number of individuals who contribute to the Bruin Club. Your financial assistance will help improve the quality of the athletic program and enhance the experiences of student athletes respresenting Belmont.
JOIN NOW/GIVE NOW
Why Join the Bruin Club? BECAUSE WE NEED YOU!!!
Belmont University's championship tradition and long history of athletic excellence will only continue as long as you support our programs.
You can claim an essential role in supporting the scholar-athletes that compete for Belmont in 17 NCAA Division-I sports.
Your membership gift will help provide athletic scholarships for young men and women whose achievements in the Atlantic Sun Conference represent bright futures in every area of society.
Online Giving Form
Bruin Club Brochure
MEMBER BENEFITS
2009-10 Bruin Club Member Benefits Chart
UPCOMING EVENTS
BRUIN CLUB SPEAKER SERIES
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Guest Speaker - Steve Underwood, Senior Executive Vice President; General Counsel, and Executive Assistant to Chairman of the Board, Tennessee Titans
Maddox Grand Atrium - Curb Event Center
11:30am - 1:00pm
Cost is $15 per person or $100 for table of 8
- Wednesday, November, 18, 2009
Guest Speakers - Pete Weber and Terry Crisp, Play-by-play and Color Analyst for the Nashville Predators
Maddox Grand Atrium - Curb Event Center
11:30am - 1:00pm
Cost is $15 per person or $100 for table of 8
- Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (First Tuesday after the Daytona 500)
Guest Speaker - Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR Race Analyst, FOX Sports
Location & Time TBD
Cost is $15 per person or $100 for table of 8
For all luncheons, to reserve yourself a spot or to reserve a table, please contact Wes Burtner at (615) 460-5668 or wes.burtner@belmont.edu.
BRUIN CLUB GOLF CLASSIC
Under the leadership of Bruin Club Director Wes Burtner, Belmont's annual fundraising golf outing received a welcomed injection of new spirit in 2008. Held for a second straight year at the pristine Gaylord Springs Golf Club at the world-renowed Gaylord Opryland Resort in 2009, nearly 100 golfers on 23 teams enjoyed a day of good golf and good fun to benefit the Bruin Club.
2009 Bruin Club Golf Classic Champions
Ron Bargatze, Price Carney, Jimmy Whitman, Ronnie Birdwell - 57
Runners-up
Luke Alger, Jeff Alger, Kurt Damron, Austin Casselman (also 57; lost scorecard playoff)
2009 Bruin Club Golf Classic Brochure & Application Form
VARSITY CLUB
BRUIN BENCH
Belmont Athletics has an exciting new opportunity available exclusively to recent graduates of Belmont University!
The Belmont Athletic Department is pleased to invite you to join the "Bruin Bench," a newly created branch of the Bruin Club. This elite group of young alumni joins the Bruin Club in funding scholarships for Belmont's 17 athletic teams, helping our athletes compete at the highest level in front of a national audience.
Stay connected to your alma mater by giving back to the organization that provided several exciting moments in Belmont's history: the historic Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and NCAA appearance for volleyball, 12 conference championships for cross country, four NCAA Tournament appearances in basketball, and an unforgettable experience against Duke.
Discounted Bruin Club membership is available (starting at only $25) to all Bruin Bench members. See Bruin Bench Application below for more details.
Membership Benefits:
During Basketball Season
- Exclusive Bruin Bench Watch Party for an away game
- Pre-game event featuring a Meet-and-Greet with Coach Byrd
- Admission into Vince Gill Room for hospitality during select Bruin Bench nights
- Bruin Bench wristband that grants access to these special Bench events
Throughout the Year
- Support of Belmont Athletics as official member of the Bruin Club
- "Bruin Insider" E-Newsletter with updates about Belmont Athletics
- "Spotlight on the Bruin Bench" Young Alum profile in Bruin Club newsletters
- Invitation to all Bruin Club events, including all Speaker Series Luncheons
(Great networking opportunities for young professionals)
NOTE: Benefits increase with the more people you recruit for the Bench.
Get your friends to join today!
The Bench member with the most referrals at the end of the year will win a Grand Prize! Contact for more details
Bruin Bench Application Form
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why should I give to the Bruin Club?
A: The Bruin Club allows Belmont athletics to meet its goals of graduation, integrity, and winning. It also allows Belmont to address the rising costs that are associated with competition at the Division I level. The support of our members allows our coaches and our teams to build and maintain successful sports programs.
Your support is an investment, not only in the athletic department, but also in the lives of each student athlete who wears the Belmont Red & Blue. Bruin Club gifts primarily go towards student-athlete scholarships, which total more than $3.2 million. As more money can be raised through the Bruin Club, more of the additional budgeted money in the athletic department can be used for updating training facilities and equipment, enhancing team travel, maintaining the finest coaches, improving academic support programs and other essential components required to support all of Belmont's teams and sports.
Q: How do I join the Bruin Club?
A: You can join by going here, completing the necessary forms, and giving at whichever level is most appropriate for you.
Q: Is my donation to the Bruin Club tax-deductible?
A: Yes. Belmont University is a 501C-3 tax-deductible organization. An acknowledgement letter will be sent to you upon receiving your gift and will serve as a receipt of your contribution. As with any tax issue, you should consult with your tax advisor.
Q: How is my money used?
A: Your membership gift will help contribute to the future success of our student-athletes. Sixty-five percent (65%) of every membership dollar goes directly toward student-athlete scholarships. Twenty percent (20%) goes toward the purchase of student-athlete awards and recognition items. And, fifteen percent (15%) is applied toward maintaining the Curb Event Center. We need your continued help and support more and more each year as Belmont athletes strive to get to the next level.
Q: What are the deadlines for my contribution?
A: The Bruin Club operates on a fiscal year calendar, in line with the University calendar. Therefore, Bruin Club memberships begin June 1 and end May 31 of the following year. If you join anytime within that timeframe, your contribution will only grant you membership through the following May 31.
Q: Do I have to give $100 to be a Bruin Club member?
A: While we do accept and appreciate any and all financial contributions, your gift must meet the $100 minimum to receive any Bruin Club membership benefits.
Q: What is the Vince Gill Room?
A: The Vince Gill Room serves as the main hospitality room for the Bruin Club. Located above the main concourse on the West side of the Curb Event Center, the Vince Gill Room overlooks the arena and serves as a place for Bruin Club members who contribute $500 or more to meet, network, and get something to eat or drink during halftime of Men's and Women's basketball games.
Q: Does my Bruin Club allow me to purchase basketball season tickets?
A: You do not have to give to the Bruin Club to purchase basketball season tickets. However, if you are interested in sitting in the Bruin Club section (located just behind the Home bench and at center court), a Bruin Club contribution of $500 is required.
Q: How much are basketball season tickets and where can I purchase them?
A: Basketball season tickets are $125 per person and grant you access to all Men's and Women's basketball games. Tickets can be purchased by calling our box office at (615) 460-BALL.
Q: Why do I have to contribute $500 in order to have access into the Vince Gill Room and sit in the designated Bruin Club sections?
A: While we do appreciate any and all financial contributions, we do require a minimum gift of $500 to purchase basketball season tickets in the Bruin Club section and visit the hospitality room during halftime. This is due primarily to the cost of the food and beverages served in the hospitality room and the desire of the Bruin Club to ensure the benefits received at this contribution level are a privilege based on the commitment made.
Q: What benefits will I receive as part of my Bruin Club membership?
A: A member benefits chart can be found here. On top of all the tangible benefits you will receive, you also get the satisfaction and fulfillment of knowing your money is being used for the enrichment of our student athletes.
Q: What opportunities are there for my children to get involved in Belmont athletics?
A: By joining the Bruin Cub Club for just $15, your children will receive a Belmont T-shirt, a birthday card from our mascot, Bruiser, the opportunity to serve as "Paint Patrol" (our version of ball boys and girls), special notices and upcoming events, and an invitation to participate in Belmont's summer teams sports camps.
CONTACT THE BRUIN CLUB
Wes Burtner
Director - Bruin Club
(615) 460-5668
Fax: (615) 460-5584
wes.burtner@belmont.edu
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