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Annual Calculation Dates: January 1 & June 1 |
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AGGIE ATHLETICS Proud, Prominent, Progressing Over the history of the 12th Man Foundation, fairness and open information have always been important. However, as we review the historical allocation of donor benefits, there has not been a clearly-defined system in place that was easy to track and understand. Today, with more than 23,000 members and expanded methods of providing financial support, it has become critically important to establish a "priority point system" consistent with the mission of the Foundation and dealing with all members in a fair, transparent and verifiable manner. The Aggie Access priority program is designed to provide a fair and equitable method to determine the distribution of benefits to all current and future 12th Man Foundation members. In reviewing the program, we all need to remind ourselves of the mission of the Foundation: "Funding Scholarships, Programs And Facilities In Support Of Championship Athletics." We must always remember that Texas A&M athletics receives no supplemental funding from the state of Texas or the university. Whereas other Big 12 athletic departments receive funding from student fees, state tax dollars and appropriations, Aggie athletics are self-funded. Our future abilities to compete on a national level depend on the generosity of our annual stakeholders. We would like to thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with the 12th Man Foundation's Aggie Access priority program. Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation Board of Trustees |
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| BENEFITS OF YOUR SUPPORT Recognizing Your Support With Aggie Access, the benefits of supporting athletics through the 12th Man Foundation, will be fairly distributed among donors, based on amount of gifts, length of membership, number of season tickets purchased and other factors. The aim of the Aggie Access point program is to offer equitable access to benefits for faithful supporters across Aggieland. Aggie Access points will be used to allocate priority for the following benefits:
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RECOGNIZING YOUR SUPPORT Giving A&M fans are known for their generous giving to athletics through the 12th Man Foundation. Every gift is important to the growth of aggie athletics and each 12th Man member will receive points for their contributions. This will allow 12th Man members to receive points for dollars given over the life of the donor. Endowed donors will also receive a one time allocation of points depending whether the endowment is two or four seats. Longevity 12th Man members that have given for many years will also benefit from the Aggie Access priority program with a one time allocation of points for financial support made prior to 1993. The Aggie Access priority program provides points for every consecutive year you have given to the 12th Man Foundation since 1993. Commitment It is no secret that A&M fans are the best in the country. Your commitment to buy season tickets and continue to give back to athletics year after year does not go unnoticed. 12th Man members who purchase priority season tickets to football and basketball will also receive points per ticket beginning with the 2005 football season. Service The Aggie faithful consistently provide valuable service to athletics through the 12th Man Foundation. Donors that have served on the Council of Athletic Ambassadors (formerly known as Board Members) will receive points per year of service starting in 1999. Lifetime Lettermen's Association members will receive a one time allocation of 100 points |
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| AGGIE ACCESS POINT SYSTEM | |
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Total Giving 4 points |
Points are awarded per $100 contributed. In order to activate points for current year, members will be required to make, at a minimum, the entry level annual contribution of $150. Failure to comply will result in de-activation of priority point status for the year in which the status is not maintained. Endowed members are considered active members of the 12th Man Foundation during the term of their endowment.
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Years of Consecutive Giving 25 points |
Accumulated 25 points per year for consecutive years of giving from 1993 to present. Points are forfeited upon lapse of membership. |
Giving Prior to 1993 125 points |
One time award for all members with giving history prior to 1993. Points reward giving back five years to 1988. |
Additional Years Prior to 1988 25 points |
Points awarded per year of giving prior to 1988. Verifiable documentation required from member showing per year giving prior to 1988. |
Season Ticket Holder 10 points |
Points awarded with the purchase of priority football or basketball tickets only. Points begin accumulating with 2005 priority ticket orders. Complementary tickets will not receive point credit. |
Lifetime Lettermen 100 points |
One time award. Lifetime Lettermen's Association membership status required. |
Endowed 500/1000 points |
One time award for endowments in place at the start of the Aggie Access Priority Program. 2 seat endowment receives 500 points. 4 seat endowment receives 1,000 points. Endowments without seating benefits receive 1,000 points. Endowed members are considered active members of the 12th Man Foundation during the term of their endowment. |
Council of Athletic Ambassadors 10 points |
Points awarded per year and accrue beginning in 1999. |
AGGIE ACCESS APEALS Fair, Transparent, Verifiable A Priority Point Appeals Panel has been established by the Board of Trustees to address questions that arise concerning the Aggie Access priority program. Members may appeal any issue regarding the determination of their priority points to the Appeals Panel for consideration of extenuating personal circumstances. Please send all appeals in writing to: 12th Man Foundation Attn: Aggie Access Priority Program P.O. Drawer L-1 College Station, TX 77844-9101 |
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AGGIE ACCESS QUICK FACTS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Accessible Information Q. How will the Aggie Access priority program be used? A. Benefits of supporting athletics through the 12th Man Foundation will be fairly distributed among members, based on level of giving, length of membership, number of season tickets purchased and other factors. The aim of the program is to offer equitable access to benefits for faithful supporters. Q. Why is it necessary to have a points program? What's wrong with the way road game and post-season tickets have been distributed in the past? A. Over the history of the 12th Man Foundation, fairness and open information have always been important. However, as we review the historical allocation of donor benefits, there has not been a clearly-defined system in place that was easy to track and understand. Today, with more than 23,000 members, and expanded methods of providing financial support, it has become critically important to establish a "priority point system" consistent with the mission of the Foundation and dealing with all members in a fair, transparent and verifiable manner. Q. I want to move up the Aggie Access points "ladder" by donating to the 12th Man Foundation. In what ways can I go about this? A. All gifts of all sizes impact the lives of our student athletes. You may, of course, make gifts at any time to the 12th Man Foundation by check, credit card or over time. Only gifts actually received will count toward a donor's point total. You may also consider gifts in securities, irrevocable estate gifts and gifts-in-kind. As well, many naming opportunities are available throughout our new and existing athletic facilities. If you are interested in supporting Texas A&M athletics through the 12th Man Foundation, please contact the Foundation at 1-888-TAM-12TH or via email: aggieaccess@12thmanfoundation.com Q. How often will point totals be updated? A. Point totals will be maintained on a real-time basis with two annual deadline dates for use in determining benefit ranking. The deadlines for rankings will be set at January 1 and June 1. Q. How will road game, bowl game & NCAA post-season tickets be affected? A. All donor ticket requests will be accepted, with available tickets allocated by priority point total. Due to limited numbers of tickets for some events, it is possible that not all requests can be filled. Additional donations to the 12th Man Foundation will allow the donors to work up the points "ladder" to enhance chances of ordering and receiving high-demand tickets. If two members request to be seated together, they will be seated at the lower priority point total of the two members. Q. How will football parking be affected by Aggie Access? A. Donors will be given the opportunity to request parking lots based on their preferences and will then be allocated by priority point total under the following parameters: Only full price priority season tickets will eligible for parking. 12th Man donors may receive a maximum of one (1) Lot A pass and a maximum of two (2) Lot B, C, and D passes. Donors may request more than two (2) spaces in all other parking lots. The chart below shall be used to determine the number of parking passes a member may purchase. Q. Are points from a Parent's giving transferable to children? A. Historical points are not transferable from one account to another, however when a charitable gift is made, the member making the gift may specify in writing to have the points placed on an account of their choosing. Q. How is the Consecutive Years of Giving category calculated in the Aggie Access priority program? A. While all contribution records have been maintained over the Foundation's history, the records of consecutive years of giving have been maintained only since 1993. The 12th Man Foundation does have a year by year breakdown of these transactions to determine consecutive years of giving prior to 1993. Members will receive 25 points for each year of consecutive donations beginning in 1993. In addition, members who were on record as contributing in 1993 will automatically receive 5 years of additional credit back to 1988 with a one time allocation of 125 points. All endowed donors' accounts will be given credit for consecutive giving dating back to the year their endowment was established. All members will have the ability to receive credit for years prior to 1988 by presenting verifiable evidence representing membership in prior years. Q. What does the Total Giving category include? A. 12th Man Foundation members will receive points for charitable contributions made through the 12th Man Foundation, that supported Texas A&M athletic programs. Company matching program gifts will be credited to the donors account upon receipt to give full credit for support. Q. How far back does Total Giving go? A. All charitable gifts to the 12th Man Foundation over the life of the donor are calculated in the Total Giving category. Q. I used to have a suite, are my former suite donations reflected in Total Giving? A. Yes, all suite donations are included in the Total Giving category. Q. I give a band donation each year, does this count toward the Total Giving category? A. No, band donations are not receipted by the 12th Man Foundation. All band donations are directed to the Aggie Band. Q. I have been giving to the 12th Man Foundation for 30 years. How do I prove each year of giving so I receive 25 points per year for the Giving Prior to 1988 category? A. Financial statements, donor plaques, membership cards or any statement that has the year and member name included will be sufficient to receive points. Q. Will my parking space(s) change every year? A. Parking will be reallocated each year based on your point total as of June 1 of the current year. While there will be movement between parking lots, retaining your membership and season tickets allows the best opportunity to keep your parking area preference. Q. Why do I not get priority points for baseball season tickets? A. Since there is not an annual gift to the 12th Man Foundation associated with baseball season tickets, there will not be points awarded per ticket. Q. I do not have access to a computer, how do I find my point total? A. Please call 1-888-TAM-12TH and a 12th Man Foundation staff member will assist you in determining your point total. |
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