ECSU Magazine 2.1.pmd - Elizabeth City State University

Viking Varsity ClubTHE OFFICIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR ECSU ATHLETICSPURPOSEThe Viking Varsity Club, composed of Elizabeth City StateUniversity alumni, businesses, and other friends ofintercollegiate athletic, was established to create greaterinterest in and financial support for varsity ECSUathletics. Members of the Viking Varsity Club makepossible scholarship support for student athletes whichinclude five men’s and seven women’s teams.The Primary Mission of the Viking Varsity Club is tostrengthen financial support for athletic programs.The Secondary Mission of the Viking Varsity Club is togenerate School spirit, increase attendance at sportingevents, and build overall enthusiasm for the ECSUAthletic Department.MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSVIKINGS LOYAL($500 to $999)• Membership Card/Decal• Invitation to all Sports Banquets• Free tickets (2) to Hospitality room at Basketball Games• On list for purchasing of Down East Classic Tickets (2)• On list for purchase of CIAA Tickets (2)• Newsletter• Access to Stadium Room and Parking• Name Listed on ProgramVIKINGS BLUE($300 to $499)• Membership Card/Decal• Access to all Sports Banquets• Newsletter• On list for Priority Purchasing of Down East ClassicTicket (1)• Name Listed in ProgramVIKINGS PRIDE($1,000 or more)VIKINGS WHITE($100 to $299)• Membership Card/Decal • Newsletter• Membership Card/Decal• Name Listed in Program• Invitation to all sports Banquets• Access to Stadium room and ParkingORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE• On list for Priority purchasing of Down East ClassicMembers of the Viking Varsity Club maintain their activeTicketsmembership by virtue of annual contributions over the course of a fiscalyear (from July 1, through June 30). Active membership is withdrawn• On list for Priority seating of CIAA Tickets (2)if membership contributions are not maintained. A name will be taken• Name Listed on Programoff the membership list if one full year passes after the year in which the• Newslettermember made their last contribution. Only active members can serve as• Discount on Football and Basketball Season (2)officers of the club at a national or local level.The Viking Varsity Club has the following• Free Tickets (2) to Hospitality room at Basketball Gamesofficers and board members:• Priority purchasing of Winter Homecoming Tickets (2)•President •Vice President •Treasurer •Secretary• Access VIP Seating•Local Club Presidents •Ex-Officio Members (2)alumniNationalnewsofficers are elected by the national membership in good standing(active members). Local clubs are also encouraged to hold elections amongtheir active membership. The two ex-officio members that sit as officersare the chancellor (or his/her designee) and the athletic director (or his/her designee).ECSU MAGAZINE FALL 2003 55