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What is the UTC Mocs Club?
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The Mocs Club is the annual fundraising arm for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics Department. Support from each UTC Mocs Club member benefits over 300 UTC student-athletes. Currently over 440 members commit themselves to help offset the rising educational costs for the UTC Athletics Department.
As the cost of education continue to rise, the need to offset scholarship expenses remain amongst our most pressing and critical annual needs. By joining the UTC Mocs Club, your membership gift – no matter what the size – will help provide UTC student-athlete’s with the resources needed for comprehensive excellence.
Through our mission we guide, encourage, and support our Student-Athletes in their quest for comprehensive excellence – academically, athletically, and socially. Above all else we prepare students for productive and meaningful lives. Our six core values include: Integrity, Respect, Positive Attitude, Premier Service, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Scholarship Costs over the past five years
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In-State
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Out-of-State
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| FY2005 |
$4,094.00 |
$12,350.00 |
| FY2006 |
$4,500.00 |
$13,524.00 |
| FY2007 |
$4,688.00 |
$14,084.00 |
| FY2008 |
$5,062.00 |
$15,024.00 |
| FY2009 |
$5,310.00 |
$15,870.00 |
Why should you join?
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When you become a UTC Mocs Club member you are helping support over 300 UTC student-athletes with their pursuit of comprehensive excellence.
2008-09 was a record breaking year. See the 2008-09 recap and view the annual report here.
How to become a Member?
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Annual Cash Gifts
Cash, checks, and credit card gifts are the most common ways of contributing and are always acceptable. All checks should be made payable to UTC Athletics with the memo line reading UTC Mocs Club. Gifts made to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. In most cases, the IRS has determined that gifts made to the UTC Mocs Club are 80% tax-deductible if the donor receives some benefit (in the form of priority seating benefits) in exchange for the donation. You may however, request or decline any or all benefits associated with UTC Mocs Club membership therefore your donation would be 100% tax-deductible.
The UTC Mocs Club accepts contributions via Visa and MasterCard and/or through an installment plan.
Matching Gifts
Many companies and organizations provide matching gift programs for employee benefits. Ask your Human Resources office about your employees matching gift program and watch grows to the UTC Mocs Club! Enclose the matching gift form from your Human Resources office along with your current Mocs Club contribution to increase your contribution and benefits level.
Important Note
If you plan on using your companies matching gift program toward your minimum required contribution, the matching gift must be received in full by December 31, 2009. Please be aware that matching gift programs require a considerable amount of time for processing and verification.
Gifts In Kind
A donation of goods replacing cash contributions can also be made to the UTC Mocs Club. In most cases, UTC Mocs Club donor benefits at the corresponding giving levels are extended in the exchange for the gifts-in-kind or pledge.
Important Note
All gifts-in-kind must be approved by the UTC Athletics Development office before UTC Mocs Club benefits can be awarded. These goods must be meaningful and provide budget relief to the UTC Department of Athletics.
Financial Assets: Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
Gifts of appreciated securities can help you avoid capital gains taxes, while providing UTC Athletics with a generous gift.
Other Methods of Giving
Gifts to the UTC Mocs Club may also take other forms including real estate, personal property, and planned gifts (endowments, life insurance policy, bequests, trusts, annuities, and securities). Please contact the UTC Athletics Development office for further details and information.
Make a gift online
Online Giving
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What benefits are available to UTC Mocs Club members?
A. UTC Mocs Club members may be eligible to purchase priority football and basketball tickets, priority football and basketball parking, receive media guides, hospitality passes, UTC Mocs Club decal, and many other benefits.
Q. Are donations for UTC Mocs Club membership tax deductible?
A. The IRS has determined that gifts made to the UTC Mocs Club are 80% tax-deductible if the donor receives some benefit (in the form of priority seating benefits) in exchange for the donation. You may however, request or decline any or all benefits associated with UTC Mocs Club membership therefore your donation would be 100% tax-deductible.
Q. Are all UTC Mocs Club donors eligible to purchase VIP parking for Men’s Basketball Parking?
A. All UTC Mocs Club members who are Men’s Basketball season ticket holders and make a minimum annual contribution of $150 to the UTC Mocs Club before October 15, 2009 are eligible for VIP Men’s Basketball parking.
Q. How can I purchase a VIP Football Parking Permit?
A. In order to purchase a VIP football parking permit you must be a football season ticket holder and make a minimum annual contribution/pledge of $700 to the UTC Mocs Club by August 1, 2009.
Q. How do I obtain entry into the hospitality areas for both Football and Men’s Basketball?
A. In order to obtain access into the hospitality area for Football, UTC Mocs Club members must make a minimum annual contribution/pledge of $700 to the UTC Mocs Club before August 15, 2009. In order to obtain access into the hospitality area for Men’s Basketball, UTC Mocs Club members must make a minimum annual contribution of $700 to the UTC Mocs Club before October 15, 2009.
Q. Does my contribution for priority football tickets qualify me for priority basketball tickets?
A. Yes. Only one annual UTC Mocs Club contribution is required in order to obtain benefits at that giving level.
For additional information pertaining to the Mocs Club, please contact Brandon Potts at 423-425-42433 or via email .
Benefits
2008-09 Mocs Club Benefits Chart
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UTC Mocs Club Calendar
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May 1, 2009 – Mocs Club Renewal Mailing
May 15, 2009 – Football Priority Tickets Renewal Mailing
July 15, 2009 -Football Priority Ticket Deadline
August 1, 2009 – 50% Mocs Club Donation Due (not sport specific; all Mocs Club donations)
August 15, 2009 – Football Tickets & Parking Mailed (tentative date)
August 20, 2009 (tentative) – Football Single Game Tickets Available
September 1, 2009 – Basketball Renewals Mailed (tentative date)
October 1, 2009 – Basketball Priority Ticket Deadline
October 15, 2009 – Basketball Tickets & Parking Mailed
October 22, 2009 (tentative) – Basketball Single Game Tickets Available
December 31, 2009 – Mocs Club Remaining Balance Due
Current UTC Mocs Club Chapters
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The UTC Mocs Club Chapter System exists to promote and celebrate The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga athletics program on a local, state, and regional level. While the geographic size and population bases of these Chapters vary greatly, the purpose of each Chapter is the same: to bring UTC Mocs Club members together who share a passion for UTC Athletics.
Chattanooga Chapter
UTC Mocs Club Hospitality Caterers
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How can you become a preferred Mocs Club Caterer?
By becoming a preferred hospitality caterer you help UTC Athletics offset the hospitality cost while marketing your restaurant at UTC sporting events. As one of the premier donor benefits, hospitality caterers are providing services to over 200 of UTC’s greatest supporters. For more information on how to become a UTC Mocs Club Hospitality Caterer contact Brandon Potts at 423-425-42433 or via email .
Compliance for Mocs Club Members
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Who is a "Representative of Athletic Interests?"
A representative of UTC athletics interests (i.e., a booster) is an individual or a business that:
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Is or ever has been a contributor to the UTC Mocs Club or purchased tickets to UTC athletics contests.
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Is or ever has been an employee of the University or is the spouse of an employee of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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Has ever made a donation of any kind to the UTC men's or women's athletic programs.
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Has ever helped to arrange or to provide employment for enrolled student-athletes or for prospects who have signed a National Letter of Intent.
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Has ever assisted or have been requested (by the athletics department) to assist in the recruitment of students to participate in any of UTC’s athletics programs.
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Has ever assisted in providing any benefit to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga enrolled student-athletes or their families.
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Has ever been involved otherwise in promoting the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s athletics programs.
For More Information
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For additional information pertaining to the Mocs Club, please contact Brandon Potts at 423-425-4243 or via email .
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