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Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation

List of Giving Societies
1982 society

 

 

 

1982 Society

$1,000,000+ - 14 Current Members

1982 Society is the highest level of recognition within the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation. Supporters who give $1,000,000+ cumulative to athletics over their lifetime* will be recognized in the 1982 Society. With its 13 members, this society has made an impact of $23,921,627. The name for this giving society pays respect to our past as that is the year Southern Boosters was originally founded, which has made all we have at Georgia Southern Athletics today, possible. The society’s logo was created using Erk Russell’s handwriting from his 1982 practice plans, which has since been digitized to read “1982 Society.” Our most generous donors will be recognized at this highest level for their generosity.

Oak Circle Small

The Oak Circle

$500,000  - 11 Current Members

Supporters who give over $500,000 cumulative to athletics over their lifetime* will be recognized in The Oak Circle. The name for this giving society is a hybrid between the iconic Sweetheart Circle and the oak trees which surround it. Oak trees are symbols of strength and endurance, which is exactly what our members of The Oak Circle represent. 

Beautiful Eagle Creek Society Small

 Beautiful Eagle Creek Society

$300,000  - 12 Current Members

Our supporters who give over $300,000 cumulative to athletics over their lifetime* will be recognized in the Beautiful Eagle Creek Society. Another historic place on campus is Beautiful Eagle Creek, an area which has become a rite of passage and a key practice location for multiple Eagle sports. Although Coach Erk Russell may have been the one who named this body of water, it has become a staple for multiple sports and a special place in the hearts of Georgia Southern fans everywhere.

Talon Society Small

 Talon Society

$150,000  - 35 Current Members

Our supporters who give over $150,000 cumulative to athletics over their lifetime* will be recognized in the Talon Society. One of the more notable features of an eagle is their talons, which are a key to their success and their survival just as our supporters are to us. This group of loyal supporters will be recognized in the Talon Society and will be stewarded as some of our top supporters.

Champion Society Small

 Champion Society

$50,000  - 165 Current Members

Our supporters who give over $50,000 cumulative to athletics over their lifetime* will be recognized in the Champion Society. The Champion Society was an already-established group of loyal supporters to the annual fund, who will now be recognized for their lifetime commitments instead of only for their current giving. This group of strong supporters are our backbone and one of the most important factors in our success.

*Ticket-related (or annual) giving cannot make up more than 50% of this total