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What is my contribution to the Buckeye Club used for? |
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Your contributions to the Buckeye Club are used to cover the costs of athletic grant-in aid provided to our over 950 student-athletes. Athletic grant-in aid encompasses tuition, books, and room and board. This year, the Department of Athletics will pay over $13.5 million to the University for athletic grant-in aid. |
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If I join the Buckeye Club, am I guaranteed tickets to football? |
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Based upon prior experience, we are confident that all Buckeye Club members who make their gifts prior to the deadlines will receive the opportunity to purchase two season football tickets; however, we cannot guarantee tickets. |
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How many tickets can I get if I join the Buckeye Club? |
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A membership in the Buckeye Club, at the Scarlet and Gray level and above, allows you the opportunity to purchase two (2) season tickets for individual donors ONLY. Corporate donors must donate at the Big Ten Champions Level or above to be eligible to purchase two (2) season tickets. |
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Is there a way to get more than 2 season tickets? |
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Yes. You can purchase multiple Buckeye Club memberships at the same level in order to increase your ticket quantity. For example, by donating $5000 to the Buckeye club you can get 2 tickets by purchasing one National Champions Level membership or 4 tickets by purchasing two Big Ten Champions Level memberships ($2500 x 2). There is a maximum of 2 memberships at the Scarlet and Gray level. |
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How much are season tickets? |
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In 2006, Individual seats were $60 per ticket. A full season ticket was $420. Two tickets were $840. There was a $15 surcharge for postage and handling. * Prices subject to change. |
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If I join the Buckeye Club, will I be able to purchase priority basketball, Ice Hockey or baseball tickets? |
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Membership in the Buckeye Club does not allow you to purchase basketball season tickets. If you are a Buckeye Club member at the Scarlet and Gray Level or above, you receive a complimentary All Sports Pass, which gives you free admission to OSU Baseball and other select Ohio State Olympic Sports. For ticket information and availability for any OSU sport, please call the OSU Athletics Ticket office at 1-800-GO BUCKS. |
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What is the Buckeye Club reception? |
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The Buckeye Club reception is an annual event in honor of all of our Buckeye Club members. This year, the Buckeye Club reception is October 13, 2007. The event was held in the French Field House (adjacent to St. John Arena) prior to the OSU vs. Kent State football game. |
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When and where is the Buckeye Club Golf Outing? |
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The Buckeye Club golf outing is traditionally held sometime during the spring months and will be at the OSU Scarlet golf course. Invitations will be mailed to Buckeye Club members at the Scholar-Athlete level during the month of March. If you have any questions regarding the golf outing, please contact us at 614-292-9908. |
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What is an All Sports Pass? |
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An All Sports Pass is a complimentary admission pass provided to Scarlet and Gray members and above to the following OSU sports:
Women's Volleyball - Men's Volleyball
Men's Gymnastics - Women's Gymnastics
Wrestling - Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer - Men's Lacrosse
Women's Ice Hockey - Women's Lacrosse
Baseball
The All Sports Pass is not valid for Big Ten Championships and NCAA events. |
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What are the deadlines for joining/renewing my Buckeye Club membership? |
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Renewing members must contribute by Feb. 1, 2008. New members have until April 30, 2008. If you participate in the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Plan, your last payment must be made on June 15, 2008.
The success of The Ohio State University's Department of Athletics is a direct result of the generosity expressed by our loyal donors. As membership in the Buckeye Club and Presidents Club continues to grow, we are witnessing unprecedented demands for Ohio State football season tickets.
Benefits including, but not limited to, football season tickets, away and bowl game tickets, and parking permits cannot be held in reserve for donors who miss deadlines for any reason, including lost/stolen mail, address change, returned checks, declined credit cards, etc. Donors who anticipate missing a deadline are encouraged to contact the Buckeye Club; however, contact will not guarantee that the benefits mentioned above will be available. First priority will go to donors who properly meet all deadlines.
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Can I transfer my tickets to another person? |
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The Buckeye Club allows a one-time transfer only to a surviving significant other (i.e. spouse or domestic partner). The accumulated points will also transfer to the significant other. Therefore, if one spouse or domestic partner passes away or is otherwise unable to maintain the membership, the other significant other is eligible to maintain the membership and the associated benefits. The Buckeye Club does not allow memberships to be transferred to other individuals including, but not limited to non-related persons, siblings or children. |
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How can I pay for my Buckeye Club Membership? |
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Check, credit card (Visa, MC, Discover) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). An EFT involves an automatic monthly deduction/charge to your checking account/credit card. EFTs run on our fiscal year (July 1- June 30). Monthly deductions can be set up on the 1st or 15th of every month. |
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Can I pay forward on my Buckeye Club membership? |
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No. We only allow contributions for the current or upcoming membership years. |
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Is my donation to the Buckeye Club tax deductible? |
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Yes. Your contribution to the Buckeye Club is tax deductible minus the value of the benefits received and the value of the opportunity to purchase season football tickets. We recommend that you consult your tax advisor for details. |
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When will I receive the tax receipt of my payment to the Buckeye Club? |
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You will receive your receipt within a timely manner. |
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Where will I be seated if I join the Buckeye Club? |
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Seating is based upon a variety of factors, including level of contribution to the Buckeye Club, point totals, and season ticket turnover. Seating is determined in December, prior to the start of the football season.
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Does being a Buckeye Club member entitle me to game day parking privileges? |
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If you are a member at the National Championship or Scholar Athlete levels, you have the opportunity to purchase a season parking pass. If you previously had a parking pass, you will retain the option to continue purchasing one. * Based on availability. |
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How much does a season parking permit cost? |
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The following prices represent year 2006parking prices. Year 2007 parking prices are subject to change.
| West/East/South French Field House/Tuttle Garage/Southeast Riverbank | $280 |
| 12th & Cannon/Schottenstein Center/Military | $280 |
| Sisson/North Medical Garage | $140 |
| Day of Game Motorhome (Located at the Schottendtein Center, North of the Practice Fields and West of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium | $50 |
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What if I renew my membership to the Buckeye Club after the deadline? |
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We will try to accommodate late renewals; however, seating and/or ticket availability may be adversely affected. In the event that you cannot renew your membership by the deadlines, please contact our office so we can assist you in setting up a payment schedule. |
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Will you accept a matching gift from my employer? |
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Yes. We strongly encourage you to participate in your employer's matching gift program. You will receive credit for the entire amount of the gift. This is an excellent way to upgrade your membership in the Buckeye Club. Most companies will match dollar for dollar, excluding the value of the benefits received. |
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What is the Courtesy Car Program? |
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It is a program that allows area car dealers to become members of the Buckeye Club by donating a vehicle to the Department of Athletics. Coaches and administrative staff are the recipients of the vehicles. |
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What is the difference between the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club? |
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Both the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club are donor recognition organizations at the Ohio State University. The Buckeye Club is the premier fund-raising organization for the Department of Athletics. Every dollar donated to the Buckeye Club directly supports our student-athletes in each of our 36 varsity level sports. On the other hand, the Presidents Club is comprised of donations made to any area of the university. |
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What are the advantages of membership in the Buckeye Club? |
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Because your donation directly supports athletics, Buckeye Club members at the $2,500 level and above enjoy additional benefits, such as:
· Away game and bowl game priority for tickets
· Season parking pass for NCL and SAL members
· All-Sports Pass
· Invitation to our Buckeye Club golf outing
· Basketball and Football media guides
· Spring Game ticket priority
· Walk-on privileges at the Scarlet and Gray Golf Courses
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What method is used to determine seating at Ohio Stadium? |
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Priority points are awarded to all Buckeye Club members at the Scarlet and Gray Level and above. The point system will work as follows:
4% x Current Gift (From Jan. 2007 - Dec. 31, 2007)
+ 2% x Past Gift (Prior to Jan. 2007)
= Total Points
Members of the Scarlet and Gray Level are seated after all upper level Buckeye Club members and Presidents Club members.
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If I am a member of the Buckeye Club, will I have an opportunity to participate in the Club Seating Program? |
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Yes, as a member of the Buckeye Club at the Big Ten Champions level, you are eligible to participate in the club seating program. However, club seats are currently unavailable. If interested, please contact Sarah Olsavsky at (614) 688-5745 to be placed on the waiting list. |
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Will I be able to keep my Buckeye Club or Presidents Club football tickets if I choose to buy Club Seats? |
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Your Buckeye Club/Presidents Club membership qualifies you for participation in the Club Seat Program. If you receive season tickets from both the Presidents Club and the Buckeye Club, you must forfeit one set upon the purchase of club seats. Multiple memberships may be used to qualify for both sets of tickets.
For example: Joe Buckeye is a Buckeye Club member at the Big Ten Championship Level ($2500). As a result of that membership, he has two tickets on the East Side. He is also a member of the Rightmire Society of the Presidents Club (paid-in-full). As a result of that membership, he has two additional tickets on the East Side. If Joe wants to buy Club Seats, he must forfeit one set of tickets. He would then have (2-6) Club Seats and two tickets on the East Side. |
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How many Parking Passes can I purchase if I buy Club Seats? |
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One parking permit per six Club Seats. Parking areas will be determined based on availability. |
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When should I receive my ticket application? |
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If you are a current member of the Buckeye Club, you should receive your ticket application by the middle of March. This is assuming that you are in good standing. If you are a new member to the Buckeye Club, you should receive your application by the middle of May. If you do not receive your ticket application, please contact our office. |
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When can I expect my tickets to be mailed? |
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Tickets are mailed during the month of August. |
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When is seating determined? |
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July. |
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What happens to my single game Alumni tickets if I join the Buckeye Club? |
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You are only eligible to receive one set of tickets. If you join the Buckeye Club, you forfeit your right to purchase your single game Alumni tickets. |
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How do I get my Alumni tickets back if I decide to discontinue my membership in the Buckeye Club? |
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If you decide to discontinue your membership in the Buckeye Club, you must contact the Alumni Association and request reinstatement on the alumni mailing list. The phone number is (614) 292-2281.
Once you contact the Alumni Association, assuming you are in good standing, your prior years of purchase are reinstated. There is no harm in transferring from the Buckeye Club to Alumni status. |
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What if the information on my ticket application is not accurate? |
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Make a photocopy of the application and mail the original to the Buckeye Club with a note explaining the error and with proper payment. We will then discuss the error with the ticket office. |
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