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Clemson Rugby Foundation |
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Clemson Rugby Foundation |
The Clemson Rugby Foundation was
founded in 2007 by dedicated alumni of the Clemson University Rugby
Football Club. The Foundation's vision is to ensure the continued
positive impact the sport of rugby has on students at Clemson University.
It will look to guide and assist the student members of the Clemson
University Rugby Football Club in any endeavors or goals the team
and the Clemson Rugby Foundation choose to pursue. All endeavors
must be constructive and contribute to the positive image of the
sport of rugby or to the CURFC’s status as a student organization
at Clemson University.
The Directors of the Clemson Rugby Foundation have been integral
parts of the CURFC as student leaders and continue to lead as
respected professionals. Each has enjoyed success on the pitch
and each have a broad background in business, law and academia.
James Baxter, CRF Director of Public Relations
Graphics Facility Manager, International Paper
CURFC Field Manager and Webmaster
Andras Bende, CRF Director of Finance
Controller, GE Corporate Financial Services – Europe
CURFC Team Captain, Coach
Dr. Andrew Dotterweich, CRF Director of Competitions
Assistant Professor/Graduate Assistants Director, East Tennessee
State University
CURFC Team Captain, Treasurer
Jim Gaine, CRF President
Planning & Design Manager, Belimed Inc.
CURFC Coach, President, Treasurer
Shawn Hanna, CRF Secretary
Law Enforcement Officer, SC Department of Natural Resources
CURFC Recruiting Chairman
It is the hope of the Clemson Rugby Foundation to build its membership
to include all interested supporters of the CURFC for the benefit
of its student members.
Donations and contributions made to the Clemson Rugby Foundation
by individuals or organizations are exempt from U.S. Federal and
State Tax in accordance with the Foundation's status as a 501(c)3
organization. Foundation assets earmarked for giving are dispersed
in the form of grants to individuals and organizations that have
demonstrable needs or requests that meet the guidelines established
by the Clemson Rugby Foundation.
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can be made the following ways: |
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nearest Wachovia Bank branch can directly deposit contributions
into the Clemson Rugby Foundation account. Following walk-in
deposit, please notify the Foundation at: |
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Mail
contributions to:
Clemson Rugby Foundation,
Inc.
c/o Jim Gaine
314 Barberry Street
Summerville, SC 29483 |
Foundation Goals:
The goals of the Clemson Rugby Foundation will include, but not
limited to:
- Member Development.
- Coaching – The identification and contracting
of a qualified coach to carry out the requirements that
have been set by the student members for a coach.
- Player Development – The development of student
member’s on-field skills and athleticism along with
building character and work ethic off the field.
- Tutoring – Provide professional assistance for member’s
academic deficiencies when necessary.
- Safety – To provide a certified team trainer(s)
for all games and practice sessions.
- Insurance – To provide insurance that will cover
extra expense (i.e. deductibles and uncovered health costs)
not covered by a member’s personal health insurance
policy. (Member’s must hold a policy that meets the
criteria of the CRF)
- Scholarships – To provide financial reward for
committed student members for use towards academic expenses.
- Representative Play – To provide support to individuals
who represent the CURFC at the all levels of representative
play.
- Club Quality
- Facilities – Assistance to acquire or improve upon
the current playing field ensuring the safety and proper
training of the student members.
- Equipment – To augment funding for the purchase
of equipment deemed necessary by the players and coach for
training and games.
- Recruitment – To augment funding for the process
to identify and pursue quality high school student athletes
deemed necessary by the players and coaches.
- Travel
- Travel – To augment funding to travel for the purpose
of increasing the overall skill of the players and team.
- Youth Rugby Support
- Philanthropy – To augment funding of local youth
rugby initiatives to enhance the presence of the CURFC and
the CRF.
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