Dear Fellow TU Fan:

Gold, Silver, Bronze. These are words which immediately elicit images of the Olympic flame, patriotism, and athletic perfection. While every medal is precious and a reward for hours of dedication in pursuit of athletic excellence, it is the gold medal that stands out. How appropriate to know the student-athletes who represent our great university strive for the gold standard in every athletic and academic pursuit.

TU's more than 400 student-athletes receive their gold medal, both in an athletic and academic sense, from the support of alumni and friends, which includes members of the Golden Hurricane Club and Women of the Hurricane Club. For more than three decades, the Women of the Hurricane Club have rallied behind TU Athletics and offered support for all 18 intercollegiate athletic programs in a variety of ways. In addition to annual dues, we host various fundraising events and volunteer activities which actively engage our members with TU student-athletes and coaches. Proceeds generated through our efforts provide athletic equipment, training, academic support and so much more. In fact, the Women of the Hurricane Club contribute an annual donation to the athletic department, one which benefits all student-athletes. This past year we were able to provide each student-athlete with a refillable water bottle as part of the university's "Green" initiative.

Almost as important as the financial support we provide, is our team spirit. We are proud to send a message that every TU student-athlete is backed by a tremendous group of women who support them in all of their endeavors. In closing, I want to invite you to join the Women of the Hurricane and be a part of TU's gold standard!

For more information, please contact the Golden Hurricane Club at 918-631-2342 or via email at ghc@utulsa.edu.

Go TU!

Mendy Mayberry
President, Women of the Hurricane Club