Feb. 4, 2002
Mission Statement:
The Educational Foundation ( a.k.a. Rams Club) was chartered in December 1938 as a source of private support for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since then, The Educational Foundation and its donors have helped underwrite:
Financial aid for thousands of worthy men and women seeking an education at the University,
Construction of the Smith Center, Koury Natatorium, McCaskill Soccer Center, Eddie Smith Indoor Practice Facility, the new Softball Complex, expansion of Kenan Stadium and renovation of Finley Golf Course
Thanks to generous support from donors, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is able to offer 28 varsity sports, 13 for men and 15 for women, and ranks among the nation's leaders in graduating its student athletes
Presently the Rams Club has 12,248 members, placing us fourth in the ACC behind Clemson (23,245), Florida State (17,000), and NC State (14,898).
Benefits of pledging to the Rams Club:
Fund scholarships for student-athletes
Provide state-of-the-art facilities for student-athletes
Continue to promote Carolina athletics' tradition of excellence
Demonstrate your personal loyalty and commitment to Carolina's future success
Other benefits include:
12 issues of Tar Heel Monthly magazine
An opportunity to purchase season football tickets in Kenan Stadium
Access to the Ram's Room in Kenan Fieldhouse on football game days
An opportunity to purchase mini-season basketball ticket packages
Tickets to annual Super Saturday lunch featuring head football and basketball coaches
Invitations to other functions featuring Carolina coaches
Priority for tickets and group travel to away football games
Invitations to Foundation golf tournaments
Car decals and donor card
If you are interested in supporting Carolina athletics in a personal way, please call the Rams Club office at (919) 945-2000, email ef@unc.edu for more information, or join online today at www.educationalfoundation.com
