Temple University Athletics
Fourth Consecutive Record-Setting Year for the Temple Owl Club
9.5.17 | General
PHILADELPHIA – It was a fourth consecutive record-breaking year for the Temple Owl Club, as the athletic department's fundraising arm continued to show huge increases in both money raised and in the number of Owl Club donors.
Over the last five years, unrestricted giving has grown by 83 percent, with membership increasing by 89 percent over the same time period. Over the past fiscal year, the Owl Club showed a 21 percent increase in overall funds raised.
The fundraising efforts by the Owl Club have allowed Temple Athletics to increase resources for student-athlete welfare in the areas of mental health, strength and conditioning and increased food offerings (snack/fueling stations). The department has made enhancements in the area of competitive performance including recruiting and equipment, and has continued to make facility enhancements as well as complete new facilities. There have been a total of 18 facility enhancement projects and new facilities completed since 2013.
Additionally, the monies raised by the Owl Club have allowed Temple Athletics to supplement its athletic training personnel with the hiring of new staff as well as provide secondary student-athlete insurance coverage. It has also gone to provide graduate school preparation courses as well as supporting student-athlete initiatives and events including the SAAC Retreat, Talent Show, Stress Less activities and the Celebration of Champions.
"Each year, the commitment of our alumni and supporters rises which has helped fund the continued overall success of our athletic department and its programs," said Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "The Owl Club has been an enormous asset in providing our student-athletes with the support needed to compete at the highest level, and for that I would like to personally thank each of our Owl Club members, 2016-17 Owl Club president Harris Chernow and his Executive Board, as well as Deputy AD Craig Angelos, Assistant AD Joe Morelli, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President for Development Jeremy Wang and his fine staff."
The Temple Owl Club – the official support group of Temple Athletics - provides the resources needed to enrich the lives of student-athletes as they strive to achieve excellence in the classroom and at the highest level of competition. To make a tax-deductible contribution to Temple Athletics, or to learn about Owl Club membership, please call 215-204-CLUB (2582) or visit TempleOwlClub.com.
Over the last five years, unrestricted giving has grown by 83 percent, with membership increasing by 89 percent over the same time period. Over the past fiscal year, the Owl Club showed a 21 percent increase in overall funds raised.
The fundraising efforts by the Owl Club have allowed Temple Athletics to increase resources for student-athlete welfare in the areas of mental health, strength and conditioning and increased food offerings (snack/fueling stations). The department has made enhancements in the area of competitive performance including recruiting and equipment, and has continued to make facility enhancements as well as complete new facilities. There have been a total of 18 facility enhancement projects and new facilities completed since 2013.
Additionally, the monies raised by the Owl Club have allowed Temple Athletics to supplement its athletic training personnel with the hiring of new staff as well as provide secondary student-athlete insurance coverage. It has also gone to provide graduate school preparation courses as well as supporting student-athlete initiatives and events including the SAAC Retreat, Talent Show, Stress Less activities and the Celebration of Champions.
"Each year, the commitment of our alumni and supporters rises which has helped fund the continued overall success of our athletic department and its programs," said Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "The Owl Club has been an enormous asset in providing our student-athletes with the support needed to compete at the highest level, and for that I would like to personally thank each of our Owl Club members, 2016-17 Owl Club president Harris Chernow and his Executive Board, as well as Deputy AD Craig Angelos, Assistant AD Joe Morelli, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President for Development Jeremy Wang and his fine staff."
The Temple Owl Club – the official support group of Temple Athletics - provides the resources needed to enrich the lives of student-athletes as they strive to achieve excellence in the classroom and at the highest level of competition. To make a tax-deductible contribution to Temple Athletics, or to learn about Owl Club membership, please call 215-204-CLUB (2582) or visit TempleOwlClub.com.
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