MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
PIGSKIN MEMBERSHIP
A Pigskin Member is one who contributes a
minimum sum of $100 to the Mendota Gridiron
Club, Inc. This membership entitles said member
to attend all weekly meetings during the football
season and functions of the Mendota Gridiron Club
in Madison or any regional club.
FIELD GOAL MEMBERSHIP
A Field Goal Member is one who contributes a
minimum sum of $500 to the Mendota Gridiron
Club, Inc. This membership entitles said member to
all the privileges enjoyed by the Pigskin Members.
Members at this level have the opportunity to
purchase a Mendota Bowl Ring if applicable.
TOUCHDOWN MEMBERSHIP
A Touchdown Member is one who contributes a
minimum of $1,000 to the Mendota Gridiron Club,
Inc. This membership entitles said member to all
the privileges enjoyed by Field Goal members. In
addition, each Touchdown Member will receive an
invitation to the Wisconsin Football Invitational
Golf Classic and Banquet. Members at this level
also have the opportunity to purchase a Mendota
Bowl Ring if applicable.
VICTORY MEMBERSHIP
A Victory Member is one who contributes a
minimum sum of $2,500 to the Mendota Gridiron
Club, Inc. This membership entitles said member
to all the privileges enjoyed by the Touchdown
members. A cash contribution of $2,500 will also
entitle the contributor to membership at the
Director’s Club level within the Wisconsin Athletics
Priority Point System, and provide for benefits
including football season parking in preferred lots.
ACTIVITIES
WEEKLY MEETINGS
During the football season, members meet
regularly for dinner. Speakers include Coach Chryst,
his staff or other Athletic Department dignitaries.
All Mendota Gridiron Club members, regardless of
chapter affiliation, are invited to attend any of the
Madison activities.
POST RECRUITING PARTY
A party to celebrate the end of the recruiting
season will be held each year in February. The
football coaches and their wives are extended an
invitation to join with our members at this function.
PAUL CHRYST CLASSIC
This year the annual Paul Chryst Classic will be
held on Monday, June 8 at Lake Wisconsin Country
Club. This outing is one of our most popular events
every year. Watch for details of this exciting event.
THE WISCONSIN FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL
GOLF CLASSIC & BANQUET
This year, the event will be held on Wednesday, July
29. Each individual who contributes a minimum
sum of $1,000 to Wisconsin football receives an
invitation for you and one guest. This year the
popular event will be held at University Ridge
Golf Course. Coach Chryst and his staff will be in
attendance.
2015 SCHEDULE
Sept. 5
vs. Alabama
Cowboys Classic | Arlington, TX
SEPT. 12 MIAMI (OHIO)
SEPT. 19 TROY
SEPT. 26 HAWAI'I
Oct. 3
Iowa
Oct. 10 at Nebraska
OCT. 17 PURDUE
Homecoming
Oct. 24 at Illinois
OCT. 31 RUTGERS
Nov. 7
at Maryland
NOV. 21 NORTHWESTERN
Nov. 28 at Minnesota
Dec. 5
Big Ten Championship
Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, IN
TRADITION & SERVICE
The Mendota Gridiron Club, incorporated in 1979,
originated as the Mendota Association in 1949. From
the original small group of strong and loyal Wisconsin
football fans, the club has grown to exceed 1,700
members. Today, members have the opportunity to
contribute towards the successful program established
in recent years.
Any individual may become a member of the
Mendota Gridiron Club, Inc. by contributing money,
material or services needed and requested by the
Athletic Department for the football program. All
contributions (cash or in kind) entitle the contributor
to membership status for the calendar year in which
the contribution is made.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Any individual who makes a contribution to the
Athletic Department and designates “Football” is
considered a member of the Mendota Gridiron Club.
Please note that unrestricted gifts tied to football
seating do not entitle an individual to membership in
the Mendota Gridiron Club. All contributions made
in support of Wisconsin Athletics, including those
made to the Football Fund, count toward annual
giving levels and related ticket, parking and special
event benefits.
MENDOTA GRIDIRON CLUB
President: Dan Douglas
Executive Director: Bill Hahn
Director of Operations: Karen Mack
1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
Phone: 608-262-7200
www.MendotaGridiron.com
A MESSAGE FROM HEAD FOOTBALL COACH PAUL CHRYST
It is great to be back at Wisconsin! I am honored
and humbled to be the head coach of the Badgers.
I grew up with this special football program and was
fortunate enough to be a part of it as both a player
and assistant coach.
From my experiences at UW I understand how
important the Mendota Gridiron Club is and the
impact it has on our program. I already personally
know a number of the members and look forward
to meeting more as the season approaches. Your
dedication to Badger football is truly amazing.
With the support of the Mendota Gridiron Club, we
are able to give our student-athletes a world-class
experience at the University of Wisconsin. One of
the major changes I observed when I arrived back
on campus and Coach Alvarez gave me a tour was
how impressive the facilities are in and around Camp
Randall Stadium. Though I was only gone for three
years, the results of the renovations were remarkable.
A lot of that credit is due to the dedication of people
and donors like yourselves.
My staff and I are extremely excited to get started
preparing for the 2015 season. The bar has been set
high at Wisconsin and we look forward to meeting
that challenge. Coming off a tremendous 11-win
season that included a Big Ten West Division title,
our players are looking to build off the momentum of
the Outback Bowl win over Auburn.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
We preach to our players about being smart, tough
and dependable and we are dedicated to having a
program that all can be proud of both on and off
the field. Like every season, there will be a mixture
of familiar faces and new names. As coaches,
the fun part of each season is seeing how those
two groups mesh and develop. That process has
already started.
Patron No.___________________________________
I can’t wait to step back onto the field at Camp
Randall this fall. Football Saturdays in Madison
are truly special days. Another special opportunity
for us will be when we kick off the season on Sept.
5 against Alabama at AT&T Stadium in Texas. It
will be a national showcase for our program and
hopefully a number of you can make the trip to
help cheer us on.
Email________________________________________
Thank you for your continued support of the
Badgers and our student-athletes. It is truly
appreciated.
Mail to: Mendota Gridiron Club
Kellner Hall
1440 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711
On, Wisconsin!
Member’s Name______________________________
Address_____________________________________
City ______________ State_______Zip____________
Home Phone_________________________________
Business Phone ______________________________
Membership Year January 1 – December 31, 2015
Note: A Contribution to the Mendota Gridiron
Club by April 30 will earn credit in the Wisconsin
Athletics Priority Point System for the upcoming
football season.
Patrons are encouraged to make their annual
contribution to Wisconsin Athletics by April 30th
each year to ensure priority for all benefits in the
current calendar year.
Paul Chryst
Head Football Coach
Under IRS guidelines, your contribution is 100% tax
deductible as a charitable gift: Fund #1213-500.
This year’s contribution $_______________________
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