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How will my contribution to the Cardinal Club support Lamar Athletics?
100% of member contributions go directly to support Lamar Athletics. Student athlete scholarships are among the highest priority, with funds also being used towards facility enhancements and student athlete recruitment efforts.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Under application provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by the University. See your tax consultant for details.
Does my company's matching gift count towards my Cardinal Club Membership?
Yes. If your company/organization has a matching gift program, their match will count towards your membership level. You simply need to complete your company's matching gift form and send it in with your contribution. Please be aware that match amounts are not tax deductible.
I am a member of the Lamar University Alumni Association. Do my membership dues count as a gift to the Cardinal Club?
No. The Lamar University Alumni Association is an independent membership organization, and alumni membership dues do not count towards a Cardinal Club membership.
What is the cost for an athletic scholarship?
An in-state scholarship for 2007-2008 is valued at $11,848. An out-of-state scholarship for 2007-2008 is valued at $20,188. And, scholarship costs will certainly rise for the 2008-2009 year.
Do I have to pay for my membership upfront?
No. The Cardinal Club has several payment plans available for its members (bi-annual, quarterly, and monthly).
If I become a member of the Cardinal Club, will my donation go to general athletics or can I direct my gift to a specific sport?
As a member, you have the option of directing your contribution to the general athletic fund, a specific sport(s), or a combination of the two. By directing your contribution to the general athletic fund, it allows the athletic department to direct scholarship funds to the areas they are most needed from year-to-year.
93 Lamar Student Athletes maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the Spring semester in 2008.
Lamar Men's Golf entered the 2008 season as one of the top-ranked teams in the country. They won the 2008 Southland Conference title for the third-consecutive year and the 22nd time in school history.
The men's basketball team won the Southland Conference Championship with a 13-3 league mark. It was the first such championship in more than 20 years. The Cardinals ended the year on a 13-game home-court winning streak.
The 2007-08 athletic season saw Lamar win three other conference championships, including volleyball, men's cross country and women's tennis.
