Since its founding in the Spring of 1982,
the John Carroll University Blue Gold Club has served our student athletes -
both past and present- through commitment to its mission:
to support, promote, and recognize varsity athletics.
WHO JOINS BLUE GOLD?
Alumni, parents, friends, fans and corporate boosters... Honestly, anyone interested in becoming a part of our commitment to the continuation of John Carroll's successful athletic tradition.
There are six (6) different membership levels at which to give, each with a benefits package that increases with the donation amount: Blue Gold ($50-$99), Head Coach ($100-$249), Athletic Director ($250-$499), Herb Eisele ($500-$999), All-American ($1000-$2499) and Hall of Fame ($2500+). Each and every gift is valued and directed to the programs that serve our Student Athletes.
WHAT PURPOSE DOES BLUE GOLD SERVE?
Blue Gold serves to raise much-needed revenue to supplement specific needs that enhance the Student Athletic experience at John Carroll. The Blue Gold Club goal is to provide the resources necessary to allow JCU athletes to compete at championship levels. Past projects include:
*Additional funding for the Wrestling room renovation.
*Funding for the Varisty Weight & Conditioning Room and Shula Stadium;
*The contruction of the Herb Eisele Blue-Gold Room in the De Carlo Varsity Center
*The creation of PAC, OAC, and All-American recognition boards on campus
*The purchase of equipment such as timing systems, video cameras and additional
practice equipment which allows JCU to host and compete on a national stage.
The Blue Gold Club also sponsors special events for JCU teams, purchases t-shirts for Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) championship teams, plaques for teams that archive "Elite Eight" status or higher and sponsors Senior Student Athlete annual events. The signature event for the Blue Gold Club is the annual JCU Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony. Additionally, each year in August, Blue Gold Club Golf Outing is a warm up to preview the upcoming seasons for athletic success.
The Blue Gold Club strives to increase its presence and its contribution to Student Athlete projects and purchases on an ongoing, as needed basis.
WHY JOIN BLUE GOLD?
Based on you contribution level, your benefits may include:
Complimentary admission and/or Select a Seat reserved seating to all regular season JCU home athletic events
Appriciation and name recognition for personal and business sponsorship of events
E-newsletters and text alerts
Annual subscription for www.jcusports.com webcast sponsored coverage
Discounts on Blue Gold Club Collection Line apparrel & merchandise
.....and more!
Your support enables JCU student-athletes access to the facilities and equipment neccessary to compete at a consistently high level. It fosters your relationship with our University as an active and engaged supporter of JCU Blue Streak Athletics.
IF I AM ALREADY A MEMBER, WHAT'S NEXT?
First, please know that your current membership is appreciated and valued. There are numerous ways to increase your participation, above your financial support. We are developing specific committee and task force opportunities with short term commitments that will help serve our student athletes. Start by becoming a Carroll Contact through our Center for Career Services. Follow up with Jane Evans, jevans@jcu.edu or 216.397.1663 for details on support roles and mentoring opportunities.
For more information on Blue Gold Club membership, please call (216) 397-4194.
List of 2007 -08 Blue Gold Members