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Young Alumni and the 20/20 Society

The 2020 Society is comprised of members of the National Commodore Club, age 40 and under, who give a minimum annual contribution of $100.

Young Alumni/2020 Society members are qualified to purchase two half-priced season tickets for football and basketball if you have been out of school five years or less.

Young Alumni will also receive other benefits associated with being a member of the National Commodore Club, including an auto decal and license plate (new donors), subscription to Commodore Nation, priority points for seat allocation purposes, and invitations to Young Alumni/2020 special events.

In 2007, Vanderbilt graduates of the last decade helped place Vanderbilt University 2nd in the SEC G.O.L.D (http://www.secchallenge.org/CurrentStandings.aspx?FY=2007) Challenge, which measures giving by young alumni to their alma mater. Contribute to the NCC to help move Vandy into first place!

It is important to the success of our athletic programs to have the support and commitment from our young Commodore fans. We hope that you take this opportunity to get involved with Vanderbilt Athletics. If you have any questions regarding becoming a Young Alumni member, please contact the NCC office at (615) 322-4114.

National Commodore Club 2020 Advisory Committee:

The "2020 Committee" was founded during the winter of 2004 by Jillian Danker (former women's basketball player) and Chris Wyrick (former NCC Executive Director). The concept of the 2020 (pronounced twenty-twenty) Committee was in the year 2020 this group of young individuals would be the next big generation of donors, fans and supporters of Vanderbilt Athletics. Drew Maddux (former men's basketball player) was President of the Committee. The committee was formed for the sole purpose of increasing younger membership in the National Commodore Club. Since 2004, the committee meets once a month in the McGugin Center with the purpose of creating different ideas for growing the NCC.

2020 Advisory Committee Members:
Lawson Allen (A&S '92)
Jason Bergeron (A&S '99 & JD '03)
Jackson Dale (PB '99)
Matt Hancock (A&S '03)
Justin Leach (A&S '00 & JD '03)
Hi Lewis (B.S. PB '99 & M.Ed. PB 2001)
Drew Maddux (PB '98)
Clare Michels (A&S '99 & Owen '05)
Randy Michels (A&S `98 & JD `01)
Mac Purdy (PB '96)
Katlann Smith (A&S '92 & M.Ed. PB '94)
Thomsen Smith (A&S '92 & MBA '05)
John Steele (BS '02)
Paul Steele (BS '04)
Brock Sturdivant (MS GS '96)
Lisa Uiberall-Noble (A&S '93)
Will Welborn (A&S '96)
Burch Wood (A&S '98)

Former 2020 Advisory Committee Members:
Jim Baker (A&S '91)
Bill Butler (EN '91)
Forrest Conner (MBA '96)
Thomas Conner (A&S '88)
Laura Creekmore (A&S '93)
Billy Hamburg (PB '00)
Jeff Owen (PB '92 & MBA '99)
Brooke Reusch (A&S '98)
Jason Reusch (A&S '99 & MBA '05)

Target Audience:
• Alumni and Vanderbilt supporters
• Young professionals or families
• Individuals up to 20 years post graduation (approximately 22-40 year old)
• Socially active

Overall 2020 Society Goals:

Membership Recruitment
• Increased NCC awareness, membership, and giving
• Increased ticket sales, season ticket sales, event attendance, and event experience

Community Outreach
• Increased community visibility through public speaking opportunities and Vandyville tailgates
• Increased social outreach through events

Suggested 2020 Society Activities:
• Join the NCC or increase your contribution. If you are already a member, consider increasing to the next level or making a pledge over a five-year period
• Assist with member recruitment and ticket sales including prospect development
• Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to support Vanderbilt athletics
• Assist with community outreach. Consider outside speaking engagements for Vanderbilt Athletics staff
• Participation in 2020 sponsored social events