1. 2 FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS
2. The Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness, the new home for Bobcat athletics, is a 62,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility that will benefit the entire St. Thomas University community. It will house basketball and volleyball, intramural sports and a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, enriching the college experience for residential and commuter students alike. Athletics, whether competitive or recreational, and a fitness routine are part of a rounded education for all students.
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4. The Fernandez Family Center will be a venue for: Leadership Programs Alumni Events Laboratory for Sports Administration students Hands-on media training Commencement Summer Athletic Camps Community Events Concerts
5. Inside the Fernandez Family Center : Basketball Court Volleyball Court Fitness & Wellness Center Exercise Room Athletic Suite with offices, conference room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, training room, equipment room, and referees/green rooms Sports Administration Department Media Center Wellness Café and Juice Bar Full kitchen to cater events
6. Bobcat Athletics In 2005, STU made the decision to move from the NAIA to the NCAA Division II and bring basketball back to campus. Basketball has played an important role in our history over the years and in the fall of 2007 it returned to campus. Other STU sports: Baseball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball
7. “ The creation of a leadership and wellness center will build unprecedented opportunity for the entire St. Thomas University community. The programs taught within this facility will develop the skills necessary for leadership by offering students the chance to mold their minds , shape their bodies and build their spirits.” Mike Fernandez Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness President, MBF Healthcare Partners, LLC
8. Through the Fernandez Family Center , you will reach thousands of St. Thomas University Alumni, friends and supporters on a monthly basis. Additionally, through community events such as concerts; conferences; commencements (other schools), etc., the Center will have a minimum of 50,000 attending these activities in the first year – with projections of continual annual attendance growth. In the highly competitive South Florida venue market, the Fernandez Family Center will be a unique property: easily accessible; state-of-the-art; great parking; and the capacity to seat anywhere from 2700 to 4000 spectators.
10. By investing in the Fernandez Family Center , your company will have a lasting impact on Bobcat Athletics, the University and the region. At this time, there are a number of naming opportunities still available that include extensive corporate donor benefits.
11. Lobby $1,000,000 Fitness and Wellness Center $1,000,000 Basketball Court $1,000,000 Outside Patio $1,000,000 Wellness Café & Lounge $ 250,000 Bleachers (4 at $75,000) $ 350,000 Wall of Fame $ 200,000 Entrances into the Court (2) $ 100,000 Event cover/mat $ 100,000 Ticket Office $ 100,000 Reception Room (off the lobby) $ 100,000 North Scoreboard $ 100,000 Exercise Room $ 80,000 Two South Scoreboards (each) $ 50,000 Staircase $ 25,000 FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER
12. You can also help support Bobcat Athletics by investing in the Fernandez Family Center’s facility needs. All these naming opportunities come with corporate donor benefits. Athletic Facilities
13. Department of Athletics $1,000,000 Office of Director of Athletics $ 50,000 Coaches’ Office (9) $ 25,000 Home Team’s Locker room (2) $ 75,000 Visiting Teams Locker room (2) $ 50,000 Referee’s Room/Green Room $ 25,000 STU Department of Athletics
14. STU Sports Administration Dept. Another way to make a difference is to invest in the needs of our coaching staff and Sports Administration Program. Our Sports Administration Program is one of the top three in the country and was one of the first of its kind in the United States.
15. Sports Administration Suite $ 300,000 Media Room $ 75,000 Reception Area $ 75,000 Sports Administration Offices (4) $ 25,000 STU Sports Administration Dept.
16. $100,000 Sponsorship Level Benefits ■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed on area sponsored ■ North back wall sign in Stadium Court ■ VIP seats at St. Thomas University events ■ Tickets to other Fernandez Family Center events ■ Recognition on St. Thomas University website and in athletic day of programs ■ Right to several times a year to have a marketing table in the lobby ■ Lifetime membership in the Founders’ Club - an exclusive group that supported the building of the Fernandez Center ■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition ■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount
17. $50,000 Sponsor Level Benefits ■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed in sponsored area ■ VIP seats at St. Thomas University events ■ Recognition on St. Thomas University website and in athletic day of programs ■ Right to several times a year to have a marketing table in the lobby ■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition ■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount
18. $25,000 Sponsor Level Benefits ■ Signage with corporate name & logo displayed in sponsored area ■ Name Recognition in St. Thomas University athletic day of programs ■ At dedication ceremonies for the Fernandez Family Center special VIP recognition ■ Company name permanently displayed on lobby donor recognition board with donation amount