Millsaps M-Club
Millsaps College continues to be a leader in NCAA
Division III athletics, with quality programs and top
student-athletes who represent the highest level of competition and
sportsmanship. In recent years, the men’s basketball,
baseball and
football programs have claimed conference championships and
advanced to postseason play.
Now is the time to join the M-Club, the official fundraising arm
of Millsaps athletics. We strive to offer our athletes a
first-class experience, and need your support to maintain our
quality athletic program. A full 35 percent of Millsaps
undergraduates participate in some varsity sport, and last year,
more than 51 percent of freshmen were student-athletes.
Last fall, the football team and the women’s soccer team had
school-record seasons. Football peaked at No. 3 in the country,
winning its third-straight SCAC title and finishing at 11-1
overall. Women’s soccer opened the year at 7-0 en route to a
13-7 finish. In the spring, the baseball team became the first in
Millsaps’ athletic history to gain a No. 1 ranking and
advanced to the NCAA Regionals for a fourth time in seven
seasons.
Just two years ago, our men’s basketball team advanced to
the Elite Eight Championship Round, going further than any Major
team in history while finishing the year ranked No. 6 by
D3hoops.com.
We want to assure the continued success of these programs and
enhance the opportunity for all of our teams to compete for
conference championships. We welcome your support of the M-Club,
which helps the College provide quality athletic programs.
What is the M-Club?
The M-Club is a tax-exempt organization which is the official
fundraising arm of Millsaps athletics. All the money contributed to
the M-Club goes directly to the athletic program. Your gift is a
charitable donation that is tax deductable to the extent permitted
by law and helps with unbudgeted expenses and other areas related
to the successful operation of the athletic department.
What is its purpose?
With a clear focus on student-athletes and their success, the
M-Club has one primary purpose: to raise athletic assistance and
operating funds and maintain first-class programs for all sports at
Millsaps College. Through gifts from alumni, parents, faculty/staff
and friends, the M-Club helps the College maintain an athletic
program that is competitive in NCAA Division III and the Southern
Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). The conference spans over
nine different states in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia,
Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas and includes 12
of the nation's finest liberal arts institutions, eight of which
hold membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
Why should I join?
At Millsaps, we want the athletic opportunities to rival our
outstanding academic offerings. Your support can bring our athletic
program to the level of excellence enjoyed by the rest of the
College, making the Millsaps experience even more complete.
Millsaps athletics have succeeded with the generous support of our
M-Club donors, but we're still early in the game. Programs are
poised for even greater achievements, and we need your help. Your
assistance is vital to the success of Millsaps athletics.
What are the membership
benefits?
There are five different levels of membership ranging from
Sergeant ($100), Second Lieutenant ($500), First Lieutenant
($1,000), Captain ($1,500) and up to Major ($2,000 and up). Various
levels allow for special privileges and access to team merchandise
and special events.
Other than an annual cash donation, how can
I give to the M-Club?
Matching gifts: If your
company is a participant in a matching gift program, you have the
opportunity to receive credit for the total contribution, thus
doubling or tripling the benefit level. Annual M-Club Dinner
for Champions: 2008 details still underway.
How are the Majors doing on the playing
field and on the court?
That doesn't matter. But since you asked, here's a look back on
key moments in the past five years...
- In 2008, Football completed an undefeated regular season and No. 3 National Ranking
- In 2007-08, the Men's Basketball Team finished the season No. 6 Nationally and went to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament while finished with a 28-4 record.
- On April 4, 2010, the Millsaps Baseball Team became the first program in Millsaps Athletic's history to become the No. 1 Team in the Nation.
- The Millsaps Women’s Lacrosse team became the first team to play a varsity game in the state of Mississippi as they took on the University of Dallas on Feb. 18, 2011.
- In the two year existence of Millsaps Track & Field, the Majors have had the Male and Female Track Athlete of the Year (Michael Galatas 2009 and Erica Cook 2010).
- Head Baseball Coach Jim Page eanred his 600th win this season on April 4th, 2012 against cross-town rival Belhaven.
- This past season, 109 student-athletes were named to the SCAC Academic Honor Roll.
- Head Coach Chuck Winkleman of women’s basketball had one of the best turnaround seasons in Millsaps and SCAC history. In 2010-11 ,he improved the Lady Majors from one win a year ago to 12 wins this season, earning himself Co-Coach of the Year. He then led Millsaps to a 22-6 season and appearance in the SCAC Championship. He earned South Region Coach of the Year
- Millsaps earned 52 All-Conference selections this past season.
- This past season, volleyball finished 22-13 under Head Coach Jamie Burns, it’s best record since 2004.
- Head Coach Jason Box earned Women's Tennis Coach of the Year in the SCAC after turing the Majors around from a 1-17 a year ago to 18-5 and a SCAC Tournament best third place finsih.
- Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Tracy Cepnio earned Tri-SCAC Coach of the Year for her effort in 2012 while continuing to imrpove the program.
Special gifts:
Gifts such as stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance, charitable
trusts, gift annuities, and bequests may be made to the M-Club. The
Millsaps development office has staff representatives who
specialize in these types of gifts to the College. We invite your
questions. Please call us at (601) 974-1020 or (800) 352-1050.
How do I join the Millsaps College
M-Club?
Joining the M-Club is as simple as filling out an online brochure and mailing it
in.
Can I give to the sport of my choice or
does it go into one big pot?
There is a spot listed on the online brochure where you
can designate to an unrestricted M-Club (benefits all) or specific
sport. Simply fill in the sport of your choice and the amount.
Contact Information
Jim Page
Associate Athletic Director
Office: (601) 974.1196
Email: pagejj@millsaps.edu
www.gomajors.com
