Golden Hurricane Club
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18 Sports...ONE TEAM
QUARTERBACK. COXSWAIN. GOALIE. GUARD. PITCHER. RUNNER. TENNIS PLAYER. GOLFER.
Every TU athlete is a member of one team ...The Golden Hurricane.
The University of Tulsa's athletic tradition is more than 100 years old and growing stronger every day. From the pioneering athletes who played football for Henry Kendall College to the rowers who are putting the word "regatta" in the TU vocabulary, the Golden Hurricane is TU's winning team. And the Golden Hurricane Club is TU's biggest cheering squad.
As a member of the Golden Hurricane Club, your generosity supports 18 intercollegiate athletic programs and one team, The Golden Hurricane.
Your partnership helps to provide every TU student-athlete with a world-class athletic and academic experience. The cost of outfitting our players as athletes and scholars continues to increase. During the 2006-2007 academic year, for example, nearly $10 million of the TU Athletic Department's $18 million operating budget was designated in support of the student-athlete experience. This includes equipment, uniforms, game travel, academic support, enrichment activities, insurance, and much more.
The University of Tulsa is committed to the continued development of a broad-based athletics program - and that commitment is the foundation of the Golden Hurricane Club's efforts.
Every contribution to the Golden Hurricane Club is an investment in the lives of the young men and women who represent TU with talent, determination, and pride. Every contribution to the Golden Hurricane Club is also a vote of confidence in ONE TEAM, whether our players are in the classroom - or on the fields, courts, courses, and waterways of competition.
Golden Hurricane Club Mission:
The Golden Hurricane Club is an association of fans of The University of Tulsa who promote and support intercollegiate athletics through participation at games, events and in fundraising activities in order to strengthen athletic department programs and achieve excellence in all sports.
Golden Hurricane Club History:
The Golden Hurricane Club has been the backbone of efforts to support the athletic department at The University of Tulsa since 1930, when it was founded by local business and community leaders in downtown Tulsa. Its original mission included funding uniforms for the marching band, securing a trained drum-major, organizing a cheer squad and selling football tickets. In 1976, the club was relocated to the TU campus and renamed the Tulsa Hurricane Club. Another name change occurred in 1987 when the club became known as it is today: the Golden Hurricane Club.
In recent years, The University of Tulsa has made a strong financial commitment to intercollegiate athletics and now subsidizes 135 athletic grants-in-aid (scholarships) each year. The Golden Hurricane Club supports the non-scholarship needs - such as travel, equipment, recruiting, student insurance and academic support - of each of our 18 intercollegiate athletic programs.
To join the Golden Hurricane Club go to www.utulsa.edu/hurricaneclub. Please give us a call at 918-631-2342 with questions or comments.
Methods of Giving:
Gifts to the Golden hurricane Club can be made in several different forms:
Gifts - Donations may be made by check, payable to The University of Tulsa or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). You can also make a gift online at www.utulsa.edu/hurricaneclub.
Pledges -You can pledge your donation and set up a convenient payment plan.
Matching Gifts -Many companies match an employee's charitable donation. A matching gift will count toward your club membership. Contact your personnel department to see if you company offers such a program.
Payroll Deduction - Automatic payroll deductions on donations and pledges are available for faculty and staff of The University of Tulsa. To authorize, you must complete the automatic payroll deduction form.
Gifts-In-Kind - Individuals may also assist the Golden Hurricane Club through contributions of gifts-in-kind. Prior approval is required before gifts-in-kind can be accepted. Please contact the Golden Hurricane Club office for additional information.
Insurance Policies - An individual may assign policy ownership to The University of Tulsa allowing the policy proceeds to be transferred to the University at his or her death. For more information on making a gift of insurance, please contact Jan Zink at (918) 631-3343 or via e-mail at jan-zink@utulsa.edu.
Wills and Bequests - For more information on making a deferred gift to The University of Tulsa, please contact Jan Zink at (918) 631-3343 or via e-mail at jan-zink@utulsa.edu.
New Alumni Program:
Recent graduates of The University of Tulsa may receive a special rate for membership in the Golden Hurricane Club. In their first two years following graduation, alumni may become members at any level at a 50 percent reduced rate while still receiving the full benefits of that corresponding level. During their third year following graduation, alumni can join at a 25 percent reduced rate. Membership increases to the full rate in their fourth year post-graduation. For more information on the New Alumni Program or to become a donor, please call the Golden Hurricane Club office at (918) 631-2342.
Staff
Brian Scislo
Director of Golden Hurricane Club
brian-scislo@utulsa.edu
918-631-3725
Megan Meussner
Assistant Director of Golden Hurricane Club
megan-meussner@utulsa.edu
918-631-2570
Jeana Lunsford
Department Assistant
jeana-lunsford@utulsa.edu
918-631-2342
Fax: 918-631-2035
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location
Westby Hall
Corner of 7th and Evanston Ave.
Mailing Address
Golden Hurricane Club
The University of Tulsa
800 S. Tucker Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
