The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazer Boosters Fundraising Update
6/23/2015 12:00:00 AM | General
Blazer Boosters members who have already completed a pledge specific to the UAB football, bowling, and rifle programs will be receiving their signed and executed pledge agreements this week. In addition, individual pledge reminders will be sent through UAB Gift Records starting at the end of June.
Donors who have already pledged will be sent pledge reminders that correlate to the date indicated on their fully executed pledge agreement. For donors who did not indicate an initial payment date, a pledge reminder will be mailed by June 30, 2015. Because the decision has been made to reinstate football, rifle and bowling, donors are encouraged to make their first payment prior to Sept. 1, 2015.
Hatton Smith, Emeritus CEO of Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, has partnered with Blazer Boosters to assemble a UAB Athletics Campaign Committee comprised of community leaders. Smith will serve as the committee’s chair to raise additional funds, particularly to support UAB Athletic facilities. The goal is to publicly announce the complete UAB Athletics Campaign Committee by Aug. 1, 2015, and to begin the public phase of the UAB Athletics campaign shortly thereafter.
In addition to actively seeking contributions, the UAB Athletic Department is currently accepting football season ticket deposits for Blazer Football. A non-refundable deposit of $25 per ticket will be held until the start of football. When the official season is announced and the details finalized, fans will be invoiced for the balance. Blazer supporters who previously placed deposits through the UAB Football Foundation do not need to re-enroll and will be credited through UAB Athletics based on the requested number of seats. A confirmation email will be sent by the UAB Athletics Ticket Office confirming your order by July 15, 2015.
"Competitive collegiate football in Birmingham is desired, and we must continue to demonstrate that the outpouring of support for UAB Athletics is here to stay," said UAB Associate Athletic Director for Development Brad Hardekopf.
"We encourage members of this community to maintain their enthusiasm and invest the financial support necessary to build athletic programs that consistently generate proud moments for both UAB and the city of Birmingham," said Smith, chair of the UAB Athletics Campaign Committee.
Blazer Boosters will be sending updates on a monthly basis to provide fundraising progress during the UAB Athletics campaign. To make a pledge specific to the Football, Bowling & Rifle Support Fund, please call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 or click here. Learn more about giving opportunities online at blazerboosters.com or direct annual giving questions to Jason Anderson at (205) 996-5994.
