DePaul University Athletics Advisory Council Handbook

2013-14 Council Meetings/Conference Call Calendar

In-Person Meetings
Date Wed, Oct. 23, 2013 Sat, Nov. 16, 2013 January/Feb Wed, April 16, 2014 Time 6:00-8:00p Place Fr. Munster Room
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Objective All new business, re-launch Intro at MBB game Intro at WBB game Scholarship month, 2014-15

(2323 N. Sheffield, 2 floor of the Sullivan Athletic Center)

90 mins before tip-off Allstate Arena 90 mins before tip-off McGrath-Phillips Arena 6:00-8:00p Fr. Munster Room
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(2323 N. Sheffield, 2 floor of the Sullivan Athletic Center)

Conference Calls
Who: When: Sept. 11, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 All Council members 8:00 a.m. CST on the following Wednesdays *Jan, 8, 2014 *Feb. 12, 2014 March 19, 2014 May 14, 2014 June 11, 2014

* Conference call may be replaced by the IN-PERSON meeting in either January or February.

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2013-14 Calendar of Major Events

(as of 8/7/13. Subject to change)

Saturday, August 24 Wednesday, September 11 Saturday, September 14 Sunday, September 15 Saturday, September 28 Wednesday, October 2 Wednesday, October 23

Track & Field Alumni Day First day of Classes for Fall quarter Softball Alumnae Day Womens Soccer Alumnae Day (vs. Colgate) Mens Soccer Alumni Day (vs. St. Johns) D-Club Golf Outing at Ruffled Feathers In-person AAC meeting, Fr. Munster Conference Room AAC Meeting/Intro at Allstate: MBB vs. TBA Volleyball Alumnae Day (vs. Xavier) Mens Basketball : CBE Hall of Fame Classic (Kansas City, Mo.) AAC Meeting/Intro at Phillips-McGrath: WBB vs. TBA Big East Womens Basketball Tournament, Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL Scholarship Month 2014 Commencement Ceremony/Graduation

Saturday, November 16 Saturday, November 23 Mon-Tues, November 25-26

January/February, 2014

March, 2014

May, 2014 June 14, 2014

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Athletics Advisory Council

The mission of the Athletics Advisory Council is to: Expand the base of passionate individuals or entities that are able to encourage financial support and to be resources for the Athletic Department at DePaul, and to build a culture of giving and investing in our programs. Promote closer and supportive ties between DePaul Athletics and all intercollegiate team alumni. Support the success of current student-athletes and to enhance their knowledge of support from alumni and friends. Draw together a group of alumni and friends of DePaul who can assist the University to relate creatively to the community-at-large as advocates of Blue Demon Athletics. Encourage financial support of DePaul Athletics through annual support, and major and planned gifts, especially for projects and needs that enhance the capability of DePaul to compete effectively at the NCAA Division I level while providing a meaningful academic experience for all student-athletes. Assist DePaul Athletics in communicating the University's Vincentian values of providing opportunities for academically and athletically capable student-athletes to attend and compete on behalf of DePaul while strongly encouraging them matriculate toward graduation. Responsibilities for members of the Athletics Advisory Council include:

Support of the Department of Athletics at the Presidents Club level or above Devote time, as requested, for engaging new prospects with Athletic Developments efforts Volunteer and assist as host/ambassadors at selected athletics events Promote & attend DePaul athletic contests and other events Participate in the D-Club Golf Outing (recruit four-some, volunteer to help at outing, solicit sponsorship, etc.) Be a thoughtful ambassador of the Athletic Department in keeping sensitive information shared with the Council in strict confidence Create opportunities for a business relationship between the University and their employer/place of business Attend/participate in scheduled Athletics Advisory Council meetings

Benefits of the being an Athletics Advisory Council member, you will:

Be able to positively impact the student-athlete experience for DePaul University student-athletes Be invited to numerous University and Athletic events Network with other fans, alumni, and friends Be recognized through various University channels

I understand my role as a member of the DePaul Blue Demon Athletics Advisory Council, am eager to serve, and agree to fulfill the responsibilities as described above.

______________________________ Name

____________________ Date

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