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Golf: Vermilion Links Golf Club – Plans to Support Golf Program – Information, Forms & More

Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, March 9, 2016

Vermilion Links (Included in part of Chip Shots)

The Vermilion Links Golf Club, the newly formed support group for the Ragin’ Cajun golf program, had a lofty goal of soliciting 100 “founding members” to pledge $5,000 each over a five-year period. Now, it appears that the fledgling group will reach that goal in the not-too-distant future.

Plans are for half of what would be a $500,000 total to go toward completion of the proposed office, locker room and practice facility for the Cajun team next to the Oakbourne practice range. The other half will be put toward direct support of the Cajun team and program, including potentially hiring an assistant coach.

Once the 100 founding members are locked in, David Church of the organizing committee said that other opportunities will become available for golfers, businesses and individuals to support the program at whatever giving level they choose.

“We want to create new fans and new supporters,” Church said. “We’re not going to be limited by numbers … we want to create something special and something that will help the program for years to come.”

Information on becoming one of the “founding members” of the Vermilion Links is available from Church at dchurch@dartenergyservices.com.

“Making the Turn” appears each Wednesday from February-November in the Daily Advertiser. Clubs, courses and individuals with information about local golf events may email Dan McDonald, editorial director at Golfballs.com, at danmcdonald@cox.net, FAX to (337) 857-8763 or call (337) 857-8754 and leave a message with phone number.

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FOUNDING Vermilion Links Club MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
In the ever changing arena of collegiate athletics the financial support needed to create a competitive top ranked sports program requires community, business and alumni support.   You are receiving this first as part of a special group, golf team member alumni.  This is especially true in minor non-revenue generating sports such as golf.   The creation of the Vermilion Links Club is an effort to support the UL Golf program by assisting first with a portion of the financial obligation of the new UL golf facility.  Our commitment is to raise $250,000.00 over five years to sponsor the lobby of the facility which will house the history of Cajun Golf.  Our other financial assistance will be to support an assistant coaching position, travel, tournament support, schedule upgrades, equipment and recruiting needed for the Cajun Golf Program to keep pace as we anticipate growth in the coming seasons.
The SEC, which produced the last three national champions, consists of programs that annually work with budgets well over one half to three quarters of one million dollars.  Through the Vermilion Links Club we feel we can add over $100,000.00 annually to the current golf programs budget.  This will allow the program to recruit top ranked players by upgrading the current tournament schedule, assist with any practice costs, equipment needs of the players, increase recruiting abilities of the program and any additional administrative assistance the program may require. 
Over the past seven seasons the team has 6 tournament victories, 6 individual victories and 4 NCAA regional appearances.  The team has also produced 14 All Conference Players, 12 all Louisiana Honors, 2 Sunbelt Freshman of the Year, 3 Cleveland All American Scholars and 1 Ping All Regional Award.  Off the course the program has also seen success.  The team has had a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in 10 if the 14 semesters, 39 players named to Sunbelt Honor Roll for a 3.0 GPA and 15 players named to the Sunbelt Commissioners List for a 3.5 or higher GPA.  As proven the program is moving in the right direction on and off the course and your help will allow us to take the next big step forward to greater success.  Also remember the university has produced two PGA tour victories and a Web.com, Louisiana Open victory.  
This year we will be getting the team more involved in the local golf community through the Vermilion Links Club by hosting meet and greets with the team early in each semester.  We will also be sending out a bi-monthly recap of what is happening in the program, upcoming events as well as interviews with the players so you can get to know more about each team member.  We feel getting the team involved with the local golf community will allow the players to feel more comfortable and maybe call Lafayette home after school is complete. 
This inaugural year is the most critical as we establish the base line which we will expect to grow each year as the golf program and the “V” Club grows.  The Founding Member Program is a five thousand dollar commitment over a five year period and available for the first 100 memberships.   There are many different ways to spread your donations over the five year period as laid out on our donation form.  This is very important to everyone as golf is very close to a lot of us and many lifelong friendships have been made here at UL (USL) and through the game of golf.  Let’s keep this tradition going and grow the golf program to new heights. 
Thanks in advance for your support of the Cajuns,
David Church, Vermilion Links Club

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FOUNDING MEMBERSHIP LEVEL & YEAR ONE GIFT PACKAGE:                   
$1,000.000 Annually for Five Seasons
·         Custom Vermillion Links Club/UL carry golf bag                                                                               
·         Team golf shirt with Vermillion Links Club logo 
·         Team golf hat with Vermillion Links Club logo  
·         Vermillion Links auto sticker
·         Meet and greet with team to start each semester
·         Bi-monthly e-mail updates to follow teams progress and upcoming events
·         Playing opportunities with team members
·         Entry into The Vermillion Links Club Jimmy Thomas Golf Event at OCC 
·         Website/ social media subscription
·         Founding members plaque with your name displayed in lobby of facility
·         Annual tax deduction

Gift packages will change annually during your membership

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RAGIN’ CAJUNS STRONG

Capital Campaign for Athletics

Gift Confirmation

We pledge to assist in the Capital Campaign for UL Lafayette. We agree to a gift of $______________________ for the purpose of an aggregate gift to be included in the Golf Teaching Facility Account # 21624.

NAME_________________________CC#_________________________

CARD: Visa__ MC__ AMEX__ DISC__ EXP DATE_________________

Our pledge payment will be made in (year/years) _______________________ __

I would like the remainder of my pledge payments to be scheduled in the following way:

Annually ____ Semiannually ______ Quarterly _____ Monthly

($1000) ($500) ($250) ($83.33)

I would like to receive a reminder when my pledge payments are due. ___ Yes ___ No

Signature Date

Name (s) as you would like it to appear in print. (Please Print)

Address

City State Zip

Email Phone number

Make gifts payable or transferable to RCAF please note Golf in the memo line of all checks. Please mail gifts to the UL Foundation, P.O. Box 44290, Lafayette, LA 70504. Should you have any questions, please contact either the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation Office at 337-851-2904 or Danika Arenibas at 337-739-5244 | rcaf@louisiana.edu. The Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation (Tax-ID #72-6023836) is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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FOUNDING Vermilion Links Club MEMBER INFORMATION

NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

_____________________________________

______________________________________

CELL PHONE NUMBER: __________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________

NOTIFICATION PREFERENCE: TEXT EMAIL

***This information is for future promotional items to be determined for members of the Vermilion Links Club but does not guarantee any of these items to its members. It is being acquired for informational purposes only.

SHIRT SIZE: SM MD LG XL XXL

WINDSHIRT SIZE: SM MD LG XL XXL

GLOVE SIZE: REG SM MD MD/LG LG XL XXL

CADET SM MD MD/LG LG XL XXL

RIGHT HANDED LEFT HANDED

PUTTER COVER: TRADITIONAL MALLET

NAME FOR BAG TEXT: ___________________________________

YEARS ATTENDED UL (USL) IF ALUMNI______________________

PLEASE RETURN TO:

RAGIN’ CAJUNS GOLF ATTN: THEO SLIMAN 201 REINHARDT DRIVE LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 TSLIMAN@LOUISIANA.EDU

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FOUNDING Vermilion Links Club MEMBER INFOMATION

 

FOUNDING MEMBER INFORMATION

NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

_____________________________________

______________________________________  

  CELL PHONE NUMBER: __________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________

NOTIFICATION PREFERENCE: TEXT EMAIL

***This information is for future promotional items to be determined for members of the Vermilion Links Club but does not guarantee any of these items to its members. It is being acquired for informational purposes only.

SHIRT SIZE: SM MD LG XL XXL

WINDSHIRT SIZE: SM MD LG XL XXL

GLOVE SIZE: REG SM MD MD/LG LG XL XXL

CADET SM MD MD/LG LG XL XXL

RIGHT HANDED LEFT HANDED

PUTTER COVER: TRADITIONAL MALLET

NAME FOR BAG TEXT: ___________________________________

YEARS ATTENDED UL (USL) IF ALUMNI______________________

PLEASE RETURN TO:

RAGIN’ CAJUNS GOLF ATTN: THEO SLIMAN 201 REINHARDT DRIVE LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 TSLIMAN@LOUISIANA.EDU