BAF Council
Membership Council
Membership Council
Mission
Invest in Leaders and Champions at Long Beach State
Vision
Grow Beach Athletic Fund (BAF) Membership from 1,086 to 4,900 by December 31, 2024
Impact
- BAF Membership provides funding for scholarships for Long Beach State student-athletes
- By increasing membership, we can fully fund LBSU Athletics to the NCAA allowable maximums (LBSU currently has 124 of 148.7 scholarships funded)
- By increasing BAF membership to 4,900+, LBSU Athletics will have comparable support to some of the top Division I Athletic programs in the West Coast (like Gonzaga, San Diego State, Boise State, UNLV)
Purpose
- Increase membership support in the Beach Athletic Fund transforming lives through education
- Increase engagement with Long Beach and the surrounding communities
- With a major shift in college athletics on the horizon in 2023-25, increased membership strategically positions LBSU Athletics for growth
- Connect Beach Athletic Fund staff with potential leadership benefactors
- Provide insight and constructive advice to improve relationships with key leaders that can transform LBSU
Obligations
- Be an active member of the Beach Athletic Fund
- Be an ambassador in the community and digital community in support of Long Beach State Athletics
- Bring in new members of the Beach Athletic Fund and season ticket holders
- Connect Beach Athletic Fund staff with potential members
- Provide insight and constructive advice to improve relationships with key leaders that can transform LBSU
Benefits
- This is considered an advisory council to the Beach Athletic Fund staff
- Receive information regarding major initiatives and issues impacting LBSU not available to the public
- Opportunities for connection with coaches, staff, and student-athletes
- Opportunities to win experiences such as travel with a team or Final Four, etc.