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2021-22 I Am Tyee Membership Guide

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A GUIDE TO YOUR IMPACT AND BENEFITS AS A UW TYEE CLUB MEMBERI am Ty

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2 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEYou inspire the next generation of leaders. At Washington, we help student-athletes envision and achieve boundless goals in athletics, academics and life. When you donate, you invest in the lives of future leaders, in the competitiveness of every team and in the storied legacy of Washington Athletics. This past year, you and countless supporters have exemplied what it means to be a "Tyee" — or leader in the Chinook language. At a time when the world, and intercollegiate athletics, faces new challenges and great opportunities, your passion for Washington inspires us. Thank you for being the steadfast support our Husky student-athletes need to bring home championships today and change the world tomorrow. Your generosity fuels their greatness in competition, in the classroom and in life.Thank you for being a Tyee!

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UWTYEECLUB.ORG 3INSIDE THIS GUIDEGive the Edge .............................................6Change the Game ....................................10Inspire Your Favorite Team .................... 14Create an Endowment ...........................18Leave a Legacy .........................................22Your Benets and Impact ..................... 26

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4 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

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UWTYEECLUB.ORG 5MANY OPTIONS FOR GIVING LEAVE A LEGACYYour Husky spirit can live on as an enduring personal legacy when you join Forever Washington by remembering UW Athletics in your will or other estate plans.CHANGE THE GAMEYour gift of $50,000 or more to The Competitive Edge Fund earns you the exclusive title of Game Changer, reserved for some of our most generous donors.CREATE AN ENDOWMENTInvest in the future of student-athletes by creating an endowment that will provide a perpetual source of scholarship, coaching or program funding.GIVE THE EDGE Give Husky student-athletes an edge in competition, in school and in life when you make a donation to The Competitive Edge Fund.MAKE A SEAT-RELATED GIFTWhen you buy Tyee season tickets for Football, Men’s Basketball or Women’s Basketball, your seat-related gift boosts all of our teams and student-athletes.INSPIRE YOUR FAVORITE TEAMShow your passion and support for your favorite team or program. Your gift provides a critical nancial boost and supports the team's greatest need.MATCH YOUR INTERESTS AND PERSONAL LEVEL OF GENEROSITY TO MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE HUSKIES.

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6 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEI am Ty

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 7when I give the edge

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8 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEThank you for giving me the opportunity to wear the purple and the gold. I would not be the person or player I am today without having such an amazing support system around me. I was drawn to the University of Washington because I knew it would allow me to become the best athlete and the best student possible. These past four years have been a whirlwind of life-changing experiences and unforgettable memories. I have played some of the best Tennis of my life and made friendships I will never forget. Thank you for making my Husky experience possible!VANESSA WONG WOMEN'S TENNIS“

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 9GIVE THE EDGEA gift to The Competitive Edge Fund is the best way to ensure that Husky student-athletes have everything they need to compete, learn and grow. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic’s impact on our revenue and expenses, The Competitive Edge Fund helps us build nancial stability. Your gift makes a tremendous impact by providing:• EDUCATION: Scholarships and support to guide student-athletes toward academic excellence and graduation• WELLNESS: Physical and mental health services, meals and nutrition counseling to keep them healthy• INSPIRATION: Dedicated coaches and sta who know how to motivate young people and build winning teams• INNOVATION: The latest sports technology and training breakthroughs to maximize performance• OPPORTUNITY: Life skills, leadership training, mentors, internships and volunteer experiences to holistically develop student-athletesYour gift to The Competitive Edge Fund is tax-deductible, earns priority points and qualies you for our member benets listed on page 26.

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10 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEI am Ty

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 11when I change the game

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12 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEBeing a game changer means showing conviction in the face of adversity. It's about thriving under pressure and stepping up when everything is on the line.Golf has taught me so many life lessons about focus and persistence, mindset and condence — lessons that I apply to my time in the classroom as well.My success, and the success of my teammates, would not be possible without the support of Tyee donors. You give us the resources we need to thrive on the green, in the classroom and in life.Thank you for changing the game for us!RJ MANKEMEN'S GOLF“

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 13Gifts of $50,000 or more to The Competitive Edge Fund earn you the exclusive title of Game Changer, reserved for some of our most generous donors.Your gift or multi-year pledge provides Washington student-athletes with the essential support they need to develop into outstanding competitors, inquisitive scholars and responsible human beings. Your Game Changer donation symbolizes your steadfast belief in the mission of Washington Athletics while motivating others to follow your altruistic example. Among the benets you’ll receive at this level of giving:• Invitations to exclusive events with Husky coaches, student-athletes and sta• Exclusive discounts, game-day experiences, postseason benets, and other unique opportunities• Online and print recognition• 1.5 priority points per $100 (2 priority points per $100 for gifts of $100,000 or more)Your gift to The Competitive Edge Fund is tax-deductible, earns priority points and qualies you for the Tyee member benets listed on page 26.CHANGE THE GAME

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14 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEI am Ty

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 15when I inspire my favorite team

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16 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEWhat I love most about Baseball is the team aspect. Every player needs to contribute in order to win games. There are no lone Dawgs...it's the eort of the entire Pack that makes us successful. And it's the camaraderie and relationships that make Washington such a special place to play.When you support our program, you help us get move step closer to greatness. Your generosity gives us the resources we need to stay competitive and the inspiration we need to reach further than before. We couldn't do this without you.Thank you for being part of our Pack!WILL SIMPSONBASEBALL“

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 17INSPIRE YOUR FAVORITE TEAMInvest in Washington’s competitiveness by donating to support your favorite teams or programs. Your gift helps individual sports go above and beyond their annual budgets to provide innovative technology, specialized equipment, sports psychology and more. Every donor, every gift, every act of generosity from people like you brings us closer to victory in the sports you love the most.Your donation is especially critical as every program continues to recover from the budget cuts implemented to manage the pandemic’s nancial impact. Make an outright gift or join the competitive fun of donating on Husky Giving Day, when teams engage in friendly competition for the highest number of donors and dollars raised on a single day.Your gift is tax-deductible, earns priority points and qualies you for our member benets listed on page 26. Visit UWTyeeClub.org to learn about team-specic benets.

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18 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEI am Ty

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 19when I create an endowment

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20 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEBasketball has opened so many doors for me. It has allowed me to attend a world-class university on scholarship. It has given me the opportunity to experience the world and dierent cultures. Through Basketball, I have developed lifelong friendships with my teammates and coaches. The game has taught me how to be a leader both on and o the court.On behalf of all student-athletes who are beneting from scholarships today, thank you. Many of us would not have the chance to attend UW without you opening the door for us. Thank you for giving us a chance to fulll our dreams. NATE ROBERTS MEN'S BASKETBALL“

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 21CREATE AN ENDOWMENTGifts to establish scholarship, program or coaching endowments live on in perpetuity, honoring your generosity for generations to come.Endowed scholarships fuel the education of student-athletes. Program endowments enhance team competitiveness and the student-athlete experience. Coaching endowments ensure lasting funding for salaries and can help us attract and retain the nation’s top coaches.Your endowment can be tailored to your specic passion and named by you to secure a lasting tribute. While cementing your legacy, endowments give Husky Athletics reliable sources of funding that we can count on year after year, contributing to our nancial stability.Endowment gifts may be pledged over time and qualify for priority points, special benets and tax-deductibility.

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22 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEI am Ty

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 23when I leave a legacy

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24 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEMy time at the University of Washington has been unforgettable. Trips to the College World Series. The chance to fulll a lifelong Olympic dream. The opportunity to travel the world, play the sport I love, and face new opponents with an ever growing number of friends.I am so proud to be a Husky. And I'm so grateful for donors, like you, who have made this whole experience possible. When I graduate this June with degrees in Psychology and Anthropology, I will look back on the journey I've taken and the memories I've made with appreciation and amazement.Once a Husky, always a Husky. GABBIE PLAIN SOFTBALL“

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 25LEAVE A LEGACYYour dedication to the Huskies may last a lifetime, from youth to career to retirement. By participating in Forever Washington — a giving program for those who remember University of Washington Athletics in their wills or other estate plans — your Husky spirit can live on as an enduring personal legacy. Many giving options are available for the loyal and generous donors who choose to participate in Forever Washington. You may:• Make an outright bequest in your will• Name UW Athletics as a beneciary of a life insurance policy or 401K• Leave personal property or stocks• Establish a trust or choose other options that best t your nancial plansYou may direct your gift to a specic purpose such as scholarships, endowments or an individual sport, or to meet the current greatest needs of student athletes and teams. Call us today to start a conversation or visit ForeverWashington.com to learn more.

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26 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEWhen you donate to the Tyee Club, you invest in the potential of student-athletes and give all our teams the chance to succeed. Every gift made from July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022 also earns exclusive benets for you to enjoy during the athletic season. We hope you’ll come to appreciate the impact you make and the rewards you receive so much that you’ll continue to donate year after year!EARN EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS$100 $1,000 $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000+IMPACTBuild winning teams and develop student-athletes who excel in the classroom and in competitionw ● ● ● ● ●BENEFITSTax deduction (excludes seat-related gifts)● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club priority points● ● ● ● ● ●Subscription to The Tyee Dierence magazine● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club membership sticker● ● ● ● ● ●Dawg Tag (for Competitive Edge Fund gifts only)● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club membership packet● ● ● ● ●UW President’s Circle membership● ● ● ●UW Alumni Association membership● ● ● ●EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND ACCESSDonor appreciation days at select athletic events● ● ● ● ●Access to Rainier Vista Football Tailgate● ● ● ●Early event registration● ● ● ●Invitation to exclusive annual donor event● ● ●Discounts at the Husky Team Store● ● ●UW Athletics facilities tour● ●Tyee Access Cards2 cards 4 cards

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 27TEAM SUPPORTSEAT-RELATEDCOMPETITIVE EDGE$100 $1,000 $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000+IMPACTBuild winning teams and develop student-athletes who excel in the classroom and in competitionw ● ● ● ● ●BENEFITSTax deduction (excludes seat-related gifts)● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club priority points● ● ● ● ● ●Subscription to The Tyee Dierence magazine● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club membership sticker● ● ● ● ● ●Dawg Tag (for Competitive Edge Fund gifts only)● ● ● ● ● ●Tyee Club membership packet● ● ● ● ●UW President’s Circle membership● ● ● ●UW Alumni Association membership● ● ● ●EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND ACCESSDonor appreciation days at select athletic events● ● ● ● ●Access to Rainier Vista Football Tailgate● ● ● ●Early event registration● ● ● ●Invitation to exclusive annual donor event● ● ●Discounts at the Husky Team Store● ● ●UW Athletics facilities tour● ●Tyee Access Cards2 cards 4 cards

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28 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDETEAM SUPPORT*1 point per $100SEAT-RELATED GIVING*1 point per $100COMPETITIVE EDGE FUND*1.5 points per $100CRITICAL ANNUAL SUPPORTCAPITAL PROJECTS1 point per $100HUSKY ENDOWMENTS1 point per $100GAME CHANGER* Gifts of $50,000 or more to the Competitive Edge Fund1.5 points per $1002 points per $100 for gifts of $100,000 or moreHIGH-IMPACT GIVINGFOREVER WASHINGTONOne-time 100-point bonusBIG W CLUBOne-time 100-point bonusLEGACYCAMPUS GIVING0.25 points per $100CAMPUSREWARDING YOUR GENEROSITY*These funds qualify for annual benets. Gis made July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022 will be fullled in late summer 2022.

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 29The Tyee Club priority point system was designed to thank and reward our most loyal and generous supporters. Priority point rank determines the order in which you select Football and Basketball seats, parking and other benets, such as away game and bowl game ticket access. Giving annually is the best way to grow your point total and provide critical support to Husky Athletics.

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30 TYEE CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDEMake an impact*All costs listed above are based on annual out-of-state student enrollment. Estimated in-state costs are $31,234.Nothing feels better than making a dierence. Each gift to Husky Athletics fuels greatness in competition, in the classroom and in life. And each student-athlete you support goes on to make a dierence for others. By investing in the lives of young men and women, you make an impact like no other.ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES$39,906TUITION AND FEES$800BOOKS AND SUPPLIES$15,525HOUSING AND MEALS$2,833ADDITIONAL SUPPORTTransportation, academic supplies, etc.= $59,064

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Give the Edge Inspire a Team Create an EndowmentChange the Game Leave a Legacy Benets and ImpactUWTYEECLUB.ORG 31OnlineMake your gift securely at uwtyeeclub.orgMailReturn the enclosed remit envelope to the Tyee ClubWhen you donate, you invest in the lives of future leaders, in the competitiveness of every team and in the storied legacy of Washington Athletics. With special rewards at dierent levels of giving, you also benet from new ways to enjoy being a Husky fan. Wear a cool Dawg Tag like the one student-athletes earn for academic achievement. Receive priority points to upgrade your season-ticket seat location. Get up close and personal with student-athletes and coaches.Every Husky student-athlete knows that their team’s success is grounded in your support, motivating them to pay it forward to others. You serve as a role model to encourage Husky Nation to support the Huskies with more than their cheers.Thank you for being a leader in the lives of Washington student-athletes. Thank you for being a Tyee!PhoneCall 206.543.2234 to have a member of our sta assist youPlease, donate today!THREE WAYS TO DONATE

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Non Prot Org.US POSTAGEPAIDSeattle, WAPermit No. 62UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Intercollegiate AthleticsBox 354070Seattle, WA 98195-4070tyeeclub@uw.edu206.543.2234uwtyeeclub.org