Basketball Donation Levels

by **Stallion** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:22 pm

What is the donation level required to access the Hall of Fame Club and other restricted venues. Haven't heard that discussed. I think Hall of Fame Club had a Private Party yesterday-not sure if access will be different in future

by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:06 pm

Access to Hall of Fame hasnt been mentioned. Yesterday the Bball letterman used it for a pregame reception. It was open to $500 and up between games as a preview. The view to the court isn't great so I'd imagine it would primarily be a pregame and halftime reception area for groups.

by **JasonB** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:10 pm

Stallion wrote:What is the donation level required to access the Hall of Fame Club and other restricted venues. Haven't heard that discussed. I think Hall of Fame Club had a Private Party yesterday-not sure if access will be different in future

I asked about that yesterday. Unless there is a private event, it will be open to Mustang Club donars above the 500 level before the game.

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:13 pm

JasonB wrote:
Stallion wrote:What is the donation level required to access the Hall of Fame Club and other restricted venues. Haven't heard that discussed. I think Hall of Fame Club had a Private Party yesterday-not sure if access will be different in future

I asked about that yesterday. Unless there is a private event, it will be open to Mustang Club donars above the 500 level before the game.

Seems like something SMU would publicize a bit better, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt with everything being new.

by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:17 pm

Probably check your email in the next week or so.

by **gostangs** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:32 pm

So how will that be different than access to the miller event center

by **Grant Carter** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:37 pm

gostangs wrote:So how will that be different than access to the miller event center

I think access to the champions club in the miller event center is solely based on whether you have tickets on floor, club level, loge or suites.

by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:39 pm

Grant Carter wrote:
gostangs wrote:So how will that be different than access to the miller event center

I think access to the champions club in the miller event center is solely based on whether you have tickets on floor, club level, loge or suites.

Correct.

by **CoxMustangFan** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:53 pm

I guess SMU has to figure out extra ways to make money. :roll:

by **mustangbill67** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:20 pm

Minimun donation to get access to club seats and the champions club is $1000. This gets you four club baseline (corner) seats plus you have to buy higher priced tickets. Sideline club seats require a $2500 donation for 4 seats plus higher priced tickets. Loge seats are $5000 plus tickets. I believe floor seats are also $5000 as well. Suites are much higher. Anyway I believe all of the club access seats are sold out.

by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:59 pm

CoxMustangFan wrote:I guess SMU has to figure out extra ways to make money.

We are in line with just about every other DI program, if not cheaper. One donation counts for both FB and MBB, too. Sustained success will require these types of giving levels. Offering perks and amenities makes it easier to swallow.

by **CoxMustangFan** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:01 pm

smusic 00 wrote:
CoxMustangFan wrote:I guess SMU has to figure out extra ways to make money.

We are in line with just about every other DI program, if not cheaper. One donation counts for both FB and MBB, too. Sustained success will require these types of giving levels. Offering perks and amenities makes it easier to swallow.

I don't disagree with the need to raise money. I'll keep my comments to myself.

by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:32 pm

No, just that it isn't really a nickel and diming way to get a few bucks.