Mission of the Hokie Club
Dear Hokie Club members,
Each member of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund staff believes that Virginia Tech is one of the premier institutions in the United States. Blacksburg is a special place where higher education and a strong sense of community spirit reside in an uncommonly beautiful place. We strive everyday to fulfill the mission of the Hokie Club in everything that we do. Just as the Virginia Tech Athletics Department is committed to placing the best coaches and student-athletes on the fields and courts of play, we feel that it is our duty to serve you and your interests to the very best of our ability. It is for this reason that we work so diligently with our Hokie Club members and fans to raise money in support of scholarships, facilities and programmatic needs. On behalf of my staff, I would like to thank you for your continued fine support of Virginia Tech Athletics and we look forward to seeing you soon in Blacksburg.
Lu Merritt '68
Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics
MISSION STATEMENT
The Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, Inc. (VTAF) is charged with the responsibility of all athletic fundraising at Virginia Tech in support of athletic scholarships, capital improvements, and programmatic needs of the Athletics Department. All fundraising at the university is administered through the Office of University Development.
TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION
The Virginia Tech Foundation, which acts as the depository for the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible as provided by law. We acknowledge that no goods or services were provided in consideration of this contribution. Any portion of your gift that is designated to athletics may give you the right to purchase priority seating at an athletic event, and IRS rules may limit the deductible portion of that gift to 80 percent of the amount contributed. We recommend you consult your tax advisor to determine how the tax laws may affect you. A portion of your gift will be used to defray the cost of development operations.
Each member of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund staff believes that Virginia Tech is one of the premier institutions in the United States. Blacksburg is a special place where higher education and a strong sense of community spirit reside in an uncommonly beautiful place. We strive everyday to fulfill the mission of the Hokie Club in everything that we do. Just as the Virginia Tech Athletics Department is committed to placing the best coaches and student-athletes on the fields and courts of play, we feel that it is our duty to serve you and your interests to the very best of our ability. It is for this reason that we work so diligently with our Hokie Club members and fans to raise money in support of scholarships, facilities and programmatic needs. On behalf of my staff, I would like to thank you for your continued fine support of Virginia Tech Athletics and we look forward to seeing you soon in Blacksburg.
Lu Merritt '68
Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics
MISSION STATEMENT
The Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, Inc. (VTAF) is charged with the responsibility of all athletic fundraising at Virginia Tech in support of athletic scholarships, capital improvements, and programmatic needs of the Athletics Department. All fundraising at the university is administered through the Office of University Development.
TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION
The Virginia Tech Foundation, which acts as the depository for the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax deductible as provided by law. We acknowledge that no goods or services were provided in consideration of this contribution. Any portion of your gift that is designated to athletics may give you the right to purchase priority seating at an athletic event, and IRS rules may limit the deductible portion of that gift to 80 percent of the amount contributed. We recommend you consult your tax advisor to determine how the tax laws may affect you. A portion of your gift will be used to defray the cost of development operations.
THE ROLE OF BOOSTERS IN THE RECRUITING OF STUDENT-ATHLETES
Per NCAA regulations, only coaches and athletics department staff members are permitted to be directly involved in the recruiting process. Boosters are not permitted to contact a prospect or his/her family by telephone, letter or in person (on- or off-campus) for the purpose of encouraging participation in the Tech athletics program. These regulations apply to Hokie Club members, alumni, season-ticket holders (past or current) and anyone who has ever donated money to the Tech athletics program.
If you find yourself in a conversation with a prospect or his/her relative(s) and the topic turns to the Tech athletics program, politely explain that NCAA regulations don't permit you to discuss this with them, and direct their questions to the Tech coach in that sport or another staff member.
NCAA Regulations DO permit the following:
"ASK BEFORE YOU ACT"
Contact the VIRGINIA TECH COMPLIANCE OFFICE at (540) 231-2937 or email tparker@vt.edu for more information.
Per NCAA regulations, only coaches and athletics department staff members are permitted to be directly involved in the recruiting process. Boosters are not permitted to contact a prospect or his/her family by telephone, letter or in person (on- or off-campus) for the purpose of encouraging participation in the Tech athletics program. These regulations apply to Hokie Club members, alumni, season-ticket holders (past or current) and anyone who has ever donated money to the Tech athletics program.
If you find yourself in a conversation with a prospect or his/her relative(s) and the topic turns to the Tech athletics program, politely explain that NCAA regulations don't permit you to discuss this with them, and direct their questions to the Tech coach in that sport or another staff member.
NCAA Regulations DO permit the following:
- Contacting a Tech coach regarding any prospect that you feel would be a worthy addition to the university and its athletics program.
- Attendance at public functions where prospects may be (such as high school banquets).
- Forwarding newspaper articles regarding prospects to Tech coaches.
- Continuing existing relationships with families that include children of prospect age.
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Providing a prospect, his/her family or friends with any benefit or special arrangement, including (but not limited to):
- transportation;
- meals;
- admission to an athletics event;
- costs incurred to attend Tech camp;
- entertainment;
- costs incurred to visit campus;
- free services or discounts;
- gifts or awards. - Contacting a prospect's coach, principal or counselor for the purpose of evaluating the prospect; picking up films or transcripts from the prospect's high school, prep school or junior college.
- Assisting in arrangements for a prospect's future financial aid.
- Entertaining or providing tickets to a high school, prep school or junior college coach.
"ASK BEFORE YOU ACT"
Contact the VIRGINIA TECH COMPLIANCE OFFICE at (540) 231-2937 or email tparker@vt.edu for more information.
