Innovation Village: Building Tradition Great university tradition begins with the bond that unites students with their professors and classmates. Casual and social interactions grow into shared experiences that create lifelong friendships, lasting memories and loyal commitment to one s alma mater. A top priority at Florida Atlantic University is to provide programs and places that will heighten the traditional university experience for our students and all members of the FAU community. Innovation Village is a key component of the University's vision. To be constructed on the northern end of the Boca Raton campus, Innovation Village will offer unique opportunities for living, learning, dining, shopping, having fun and building tradition. The Boca Raton campus central Breezeway will serve as the gateway to Innovation Village. Construction is now under way on two important neighboring projects, a student recreation/fitness center and the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center. Planning has already begun for the housing and retail components of Innovation Village. The centerpiece of Innovation Village is the 30,000-seat football stadium that will make the fanfare, festivities and traditions of Division I football come alive at FAU. Bring It Home is the campaign to secure the private funding that is essential to building FAU s football stadium and creating campus tradition through student life and athletics. 1.
FAU Football: To Believe is to be Strong In 1998, FAU Football began with the clear purpose of giving Florida s promising young student-athletes a greater opportunity to play top-level college football. The goal was ambitious: build a football program in three short years, with the Owls scheduled to take the field in 2001. To make the dream of FAU Football a reality, Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Howard Schnellenberger staked claim to the FAU Territory and, with a core coaching staff on board, began recruiting the inaugural team of 2001. Complementing start-up funding provided by student fees, more than 100 philanthropists stepped forward as Founders with donations of $50,000 or more. Their belief, commitment and generosity (Founders' gifts ultimately topped $12 million) enabled FAU to expand the coaching and administrative staff, recruit the inaugural team, purchase strength and training equipment, build the Tom Oxley Athletic Center and Practice Field, and begin advertising tickets. FAU students of that time, Founders and more than 2,000 Owl Club members always will be heralded as the prime movers of the campaign to make the vision of FAU Football come alive. Each year since 2000, 100 young men compete nationally for Florida Atlantic University. These players: set an NCAA record by reaching the Division I-AA semifinals faster than any other football team in history ranked #4 in the nation in their third season of Division I-AA competition advanced from Division I-AA to Division I-A competition in their fourth season were 24-point underdogs who defeated the University of Hawaii in the fourth season defeated Minnesota in the seventh season, becoming the first Sun Belt team to win against a Big Ten powerhouse faced strong non-conference opponents including Connecticut, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Louisville, Minnesota, Clemson, Kansas State, South Carolina, South Florida, Kentucky, Hawaii and the national champion Florida Gators scheduled Texas, Michigan State and Nebraska for future games symbolize the true purpose of FAU football: to give student-athletes in the State of Florida a greater opportunity to play top-level college football won the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Championship made NCAA history as the fastest start-up program to reach a bowl game defeated the Memphis Tigers 44-27 in the New Orleans Bowl in December 2007, setting five New Orleans Bowl records 3.
The Dream Lives On: Bring It Home The Owls are poised to make their mark at the next level of competition by consistently outperforming Division I Sun Belt opponents Arkansas State, Florida International, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State, North Texas, Troy and Western Kentucky. Our goals are clear. We will: bring the Owls home from Dolphin and Lockhart stadiums by raising the funding necessary to break ground for FAU Stadium, their own permanent home continue our course to bring home the Sun Belt Conference Championship consistently bring home a bowl game championship consistently strengthen our team to bring home more wins against nationally ranked, non-conference teams bring FAU Football home in 2010 to FAU Stadium on the Boca Raton campus before a sell-out, standing-room-only crowd of 30,000fans as the Owls host Michigan State The dream lives on: Bring the Owls home to dominate the Sun Belt! When the Owls Bring It Home, recognition, tradition and pride in FAU will soar, and FAU will be positioned to receive a future invitation to join a BCS conference. 5.
FAU Stadium: Time line Fall 2007 FAU Board of Trustees approves FAU Stadium Winter 2008 Spring 2008 Bring It Home campaign launched Stadium architect/engineers selected Design phase begins Credit provider selected for financing Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2010 Florida Board of Governors gives approval for financing plan Groundbreaking! OPENING DAY against Big Ten powerhouse Michigan State FAU Stadium: By the Numbers 30,000 initial seating capacity, with expansion capability $62 million total cost 20 suites 1,000 club seats 7.
Be Part of It: Four Ways to Participate Our plan to Bring It Home requires significant investment by extraordinary individuals and corporations with a true understanding of all that a football program brings to players, the University and the community. These leaders will be committed to helping student-athletes fulfill their dream of earning a college degree and playing top-level football, and they will play a direct role in creating at FAU the spirit of camaraderie and school pride that comes with athletic success. The Bring It Home campaign includes four components: Naming opportunities through philanthropy Marketing and sponsorship opportunities to achieve recognition for your company Owl Club membership to provide funding for scholarships and athletic operations Preferred seating options that include suites as well as club and premium seating Seat selection and assignment will be based upon participation in seating options, stadium naming opportunities, Owl Club membership, and accumulated priority points. 9.
Be Part of It: Stadium Naming Opportunities To play a major role in building a football stadium that attracts top players, coaches and competition, we invite you to consider naming opportunities through philanthropic or sponsorship funding at the following suggested levels: St a d i u m $20 Million Co n c o u r s e Ea s t/we s t $ 250,000 / each In n o v a t i o n Vi l l a g e $ 5 Million Pr e s i d e n t s Su i t e $ 250,000 Fi e l d $ 5 Million FAU Lo c k e r Ro o m $ 250,000 Cl o c k To w e r $ 3 Million Pr e s s Ro o m $ 150,000 Pr e s s Bo x $ 3 Million Visiting Locker Room $ 150,000 Sc o r e b o a r d $ 3 Million Di r e c t o r o f At h l e t i c s Su i t e $ 100,000 Fa m i l y En d Zo n e $ 3 Million He a d Co a c h Su i t e $ 100,000 St a d i u m Bo u l e v a r d $ 3 Million Br o a d c a s t Bo o t h $ 100,000 Pl a z a $ 2 Million Wall of Recognition $ 100,000 Br o n z e Ow l Sc u l p t u r e $ 1 Million Re c o g n i t i o n Pl a q u e s $ 25,000 Fo u r Co r n e r s t o n e s $ 1 Million / each Co n c e s s i o n Ar e a (4) $ 50,000 / each Cl u b Le v e l $ 500,000 Tr a i n i n g Ro o m $ 500,000 Ti c k e t Bo o t h (4) El e v a t o r (2) $ 50,000 / each $ 50,000 / each En t r a n c e (4) $ 500,000 / each Ho m e Lo c k e r (70) $ 5,000 / each Re c r u i t i n g Th e a t e r $ 500,000 All who make philanthropic gifts at the level of $5,000 and above will be honored as Team Members of the Bring it Home campaign. They will receive seating priority and permanent recognition in FAU Stadium. 11.
Be Part of It: Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities FAU Stadium will create lucrative advertising and sponsorship opportunities that capture audiences for FAU Football games and other events that include high school football championships and University and community activities. Initial opportunities for advertising and sponsorship include: Naming of FAU Stadium Media Inner bowl: Scoreboard LED sideline fascia Inner bowl signage In-game advertising and promotions Concourse Exterior signage Other advertising (vending deals, events, websites, etc.) Telecommunications sponsorship Beverage pouring rights Automobile Hospital/Insurance/Healthcare Information on these opportunities are available from FAU Athletics. 13.
Be Part of It: Owl Club Membership The Owl Club provides operational funding that is vital to each of FAU s 18 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports. Owl Club members give annually to provide financial assistance for scholarships, academic support, uniforms, equipment, team travel and other critical areas. The 94 Club $25,000 Director s Club $12,500 Coach s Club $ 5,000 Varsity Owl $ 2,500 Blue Owl $ 1,000 Red Owl $ 500 Silver Owl $ 250 Burly Owl $ 100 Every Owl Club member will receive "Priority Points" based on his or her giving level. Your premium seating locations in the new stadium will be determined from your accumulated point totals. For more information on the Owl Club, please check www.fausports.com. 15.
Be Part of It: Premium Seating Suites 20 luxury suites in FAU Stadium are being planned to include 18 seats and standing room for an additional six fans, as well as football game tickets and parking. Suites may be leased as follows: 7-year lease $45,000 annually 5-year lease $50,000 annually 3-year lease $55,000 annually $10,000 is required as a deposit and will be placed against the final year s lease payment. To secure priority status for suite leasing, it is recommended that an individual or organization make a one-time gift of $25,000 or more to FAU Stadium and join the Owl Club as a member of the Director's Club with an annual gift of $12,500. 17.
Be Part of It: Premium Seating Club Seats 1,000 Club Seats in FAU Stadium will provide chair-back seating, access to The Club and seat tickets. Club Seats may be leased as follows: $1,750 per seat annually 3-year minimum term $1,000 deposit is required and will be placed against the final year s payment To secure priority status for Club Seat leasing, it is strongly recommended that an individual or organization make a one-time gift of $250 or more to FAU Stadium and join the Owl Club as a member of the Red Owl Club with an annual gift of $500. Priority Seats Priority Seats in FAU Stadium will provide fans with chair-back seating. Priority Seats may be leased as follows: 3-year minimum term One-time gift of $250 or more to FAU Stadium is required Annual membership at a minimum level of $500, the Red Owl Club Annual cost of tickets 19.
To Be Part of it: Contact Us Bring It Home requires fans who are ready to believe and invest in the mission and dream of FAU Football. Frank T. Brogan '81 President 561-297-3450 Craig Angelos Director of Athletics 561-297-3199 Howard Schnellenberger Head Coach and Director of Football Operations 561-297-0038 Terry Mohajir Associate Athletics Director 561-297-0131 Brian McNeely Associate Atheltics Director 561-297-3199 Dexter LaMont Assistant Athletics Director 561-297-2953 Susan Peirce Vice President, Campaigns 561-297-4040 www.fausports.com www.fau.edu/innovationvillage 21.
23. Howard Schnellenberger, Don Shula, Frank T. Brogan and Craig Angelos celebrate a Shula Bowl victory over FIU.
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