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HOFSTRA PRIDE CLUB In 2011-12 the Hofstra Pride Club raised a record $2.4 million for Hofstra Athletics, which represented a 95% increase in total funds raised. Other 2012 Athletics De velopment highlights included: Receiving the largest single gift in department history. A 9% increase in new gifts to athletics department (gifts not associated with multi-year pledges). A 202% increase in funds committed through multi-year pledges. Hofstra University Trustee and Pride Club Board of Director Joseph Sparacio ’89 with Charles Jenkins ’10 (men’s basketball), Tiffany Yovino ’11 (women’s soccer) and Jay Card ’11 (men’s lacrosse) at the 23rd Annual Hofstra Pride Golf Classic and Auction where Mr. Sparacio was the honoree. Blue and Gold Society membership increased by 52% (32 members in 2012 compared to 21 in 2011). Membership increased by 3% (1,113 vs. 1,078). Former student-athlete giving remained at a high level of 16% for the last two years (was 7% in 2009). An 18% increase in young alumni giving from 2010 (124 in 2012, up from 105 in 2010). 100% participation from Pride Club Board of Directors. The Department of Athletics would like to thank the Hofstra Pride Club Board for their support of Pride student-athletes this past year. Maddy Leibowitz ’64 and Pride Club President Col. E. David Woycik, Jr. (Ret) ’77, ’80 are joined by Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Patrick Sellers and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mo Cassara at the Pride Club’s evening of International Food and Wine Tasting. Officers E. David Woycik, President Steven Tandy, Vice President Michael Goldberg, Treasurer Linda Wing Caruso, Secretary Board Members PJ Bjorneby Joseph Carrello Bennett Chaite Larry Davis Dan DeStefano Devale Ellis Paul Flamm John Frew Nick Gallo Mike Greco Maddy Leibowitz Jack Lenz Tony Liotta Anthony Mazzarella Matt Mazzilli Robert McKeon James C. Metzger Gerard O’Connor Anthony Perettine Kayla Pifer Jay Pomerantz Ken Rood Ed Samuels Matt Schwartzberg Margaret Shields Joe Sparacio Noel Thompson Members of the 1981-82 Hofstra Women’s Basketball team reunited to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of their Metropolitan Conference and Eastern AIAW Division II championships. Blue and Gold Society (BGS) member Bob Buckner ’56 is joined by Michelle Lavagnino ’12, Courtney Crews ’12, Associate Head Coach Larissa Anderson and Jess Hirschbuhl ’12 from the softball program at the annual BGS Holiday Reception. 8 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Hofstra Athletics takes great pride in its affiliation with a variety of corporate partners that help our student-athletes excel on the fields of play. Among the many sponsor initiatives in 2011-12 were Hofstra’s partnerships with New York Life and W.B. Mason. New York Life agreed to serve as the title sponsor for Hofstra’s women’s basketball tournament – The New York Life Holiday Invitational – that was won by the Pride over Auburn, Marist and Central Connecticut State. New York Life also served as the presenting game sponsor at three other home women’s basketball games. The partnership includes major branding throughout the Mack Sports Complex, including on the main scoreboard, the basketball pole padding, and featured prominently on concourse signage. The sponsorship also includes public address announcements, on-court promotions, co-branded giveaways, and web presence on GoHofstra.com. Hofstra’s partnership with W.B. Mason began in 2010, but the highlight of the agreement was the construction of the court-level W.B. Mason Pride Lounge in the Mack Sports Complex. The lounge opened at the start of the 2011-12 basketball season and was well received by Pride Club members and their guests. The space boasts flat screen televisions, a full concession menu and also features complimentary food from local restaurants. A coaches “Chalk Talk” also highlighted the experience as Coach Cassara or a member of his staff provided a scouting report and a brief preview of the upcoming game only minutes before tip-off. “In business relationships abbreviated text messages have become more common than meaningful relationships, and yet in the partnership between W.B. Mason and the Athletic Department at Hofstra University a friendship and trust has developed that is unique and truly appreciated by the W.B. Mason team,” said W.B. Mason Sales Representative Dennis Rodrigues. “Long Island has become an exemplary territory for W.B. Mason and in large part that is because of the association with Hofstra University. It is an honor and pleasure to serve Hofstra University and it is not a privilege taken lightly.” Bianca O’Brien (far left), senior partner, and Salvatore Farina (second from the right), managing partner, of New York Life’s Long Island General Office along with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Kilburn- Steveskey and then-Director of Athletics Jack Hayes. JAMES C. METZGER MAKES LARGEST SINGLE GIFT IN DEPARTMENT HISTORY In December 2011 Hofstra announced a $1.5 million commitment from James C. Metzger ’83 to support the men’s lacrosse program and all sports via the Capital Improvements Fund. In January 2012 it was announced that the Capital Improvements Fund had been renamed The James C. Metzger Fund for Capital Improvements in recognition of Metzger’s generosity. Half of Metzger’s $1.5 million dollar pledge will support The Metzger Fund, providing the Athletics Department with increased resources to support enhancements for all teams. The gift will also support upgrades to The Fried Center for Student-Athlete Development, weight-training facilities in Margiotta Hall and the Mack Sports Complex and athletic training rooms throughout all athletic facilities. Additionally, The Metzger Fund will continue to serve as a gift designation option to Pride Club members, alumni, parents and fans in all athletic development publications and membership outreach. Proceeds from the annual Hofstra Pride Golf Classic and Auction will also benefit The Metzger Fund. Metzger is Chairman, CEO and founder of The Whitmore Group, Ltd., a leading insurance brokerage and financial services firm with headquarters in Garden City, New York, and was an All-American lacrosse player in 1980. 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT 9
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