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The Aztec Foundation
Thanks our Individual & Corporate
Financial Contributors
INDIVIDUAL
S. Allen
D. Buboltz
C. Connolly
D. Crist
M. Eshoo
D. Fitzpatrick
R. Kirk
S. Marshall
B. Moore
D. Parker
J. Parker
J. Rubin
k. Salas
W. Stanley
J. Wood
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Head coach Dan Payne returns to lead the Aztecs on the heels of his impressive debut against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup.
Coach Payne is very pleased with the team's efforts so far.
Asked on the impressive start of the team Coach Payne, stated "that we have four wins in what will be a very tough 8 game schedule for us. These victories make the target on us bigger and brighter. Every game remaining will be a battle as team's contest for number 1. UCLA, UCSB, ASU & UOA have all been ranked in the top 25.
We have 3 weeks remaining to complete a very special season. We now need to train with that attitude in our mind."
The Foundation thank's Dan & and the rest of the coaching staff for their efforts.
Nice Start and keep the train rolling!
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| Join The Foundation! |
Have you been wondering how to get more involved with the Foundation?
Would like to have your voice heard?
Want to vote for the board? Want to run for Office or sit on a board of a Non Profit organization?
Well supporters it is easy. On Alumni day of 2007 the Foundation announces parameters to join the Foundation.
Technically, everyone who played or coached rugby at SDSU is eligible to join the Foundation. There is a dues structure in place however with memberships available for:
Rookies: 1 - 3 years post participation at SDSU:
$100.00 a year.
Full Members: 3+ years post participation at SDSU:
$250 a year.
Some supporters have already met their eligibility and were automatically enrolled as a Foundation Member upon receipt of their donation. We welcome your interest in becoming involved.
To join, please mail your check to:
Aztec Rugby Foundation
PO Box 910682
San Diego, CA 92191
San Diego, California 92191
8:00AM-5:00PM
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Greetings!
The Aztec rugby team won again last weekend and is now positioned in the drivers seat to capture the Southern California Rugby crown.
In a special Friday night game that saw the weather clear after some recent storms, the team took the field against UCSD. The team was very excited as a nice home crowd developed along with additional foot traffic for the SDSU vs USD baseball game.
After some initial miscues the team regrouped at about the 15 minute mark and never looked back. The team completed dominated UCSD in every facet of the game and rolled to a 75-0 victory. A total of 12 trys were scored on the night leaving a tired and dazed UCSD team in its wake!!!
The team now stands at 4-0 and is the only team in SCRFU that is undefeated. Along with the record comes a movement in the Collegiate National ranking to #8.
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The Aztecs have two home games remaining that will take place over the same weekend. The first game is the night of Friday March 7th against the University of Arizona. U of A has been ranked in the top 25 throughout the year and appears to be vying for the number 3 slot in the SCRFU playoffs. This should be a very tough and solid match for the Aztec's.
The second game is scheduled for Sunday March 9th against Arizona State University. They too have been consistently ranked in the top 25 and appear on their way to a 3rd or 4th place finish in the league.
Both games are scheduled to be played on the football practice fields located adjacent (West) to the 55th street parking structure. Don't forget to pay for parking at the yellow kiosk structures located in the front of the parking lot.
Please check: aztecrugby.com for any last minute scheduled adjustments. Listed below are the scheduled dates, games and times.
Friday Mar 7th vs UOA 6:00 PM
Sunday Mar 9th vs ASU 1:00 PM
Aztec gear will be on sale at all the games.
Come on out and show your support!!!
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| Save the Date For Alumni Road Trip:
Alumni March 15th will be a special gathering weekend for Aztec Rugby Alumni & Parents. The team is putting together its first ever alumni bus trip. A 40 foot motor coach for Aztec alumni, family and friends is being rented to travel from SDSU to UCLA. The motor coach will leave on the morning of Saturday the 15th and return after the scheduled league matches on the day.
The bus will make stops to, pick up and drop off, alumni or guests in Encinitas and in Orange County.
The cost of the trip is a mere $50.00 and will include an Aztec tee shirt, refreshments, food and a lively atmosphere.
If everything goes as planned the UCLA game will be the match that the Aztec's can secure 1st place in the league even with one match remaining.
Head coach Dan Payne is the organizer for this occasion so please contact him directly at: danieltpayne@aol.com
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| NBC Telecast This Weekend & Next
Hey Aztec fans look for an Aztec Rugby highlight on this weeks NBC's sports telecast. The showing is scheduled to air on Sunday's March 2nd edition of Sportswrap with a potential followup of footage from the U of A or Arizona State Rugby match the following week. One more reason to come out and show your support!
Filming of the team's practice will occur on February 28 with interviews and segments of the team running through their practice.
As many of you may remember NBC did a very nice story on us last year after the team qualified for the Sweet 16s.
The Aztec Rugby Foundation would like to thank NBC, sports director Jim Laslavic and the film crew of Derek Torgensen for their support.
A special thank you also goes out to Aztec Rugby Alumni Frank Hafner for making the connection with NBC for this exposure. Nice job Frank!
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| About Us:
Foundation Principles & Directors
What is the SDSU Rugby Foundation? We are a newly formed Public Benefit Corporation, Incorporated in the State of California. The Foundation is organized under the Nonprofit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. We are exempt from Federal Income Tax as a non profit 501 (c) (3) public charity designation. As part of of our designation all donations to the Foundation our tax deductible.
The Foundation's mission is to develop, foster and support rugby at San Diego State University. Our specific purposes stated in our bylaws are:
1. Development and management of resources for the support of the San Diego State University Rugby Program.
2. Development and management of scholarship, networking and academic enhancement programs for the benefit of the San Diego State University Rugby Program.
3. Promotion and protection of Rugby at San Diego State University.
4. The implementation and monitoring of fundraising to assure the continuation of the San Diego State Rugby Foundation.
The Foundation's financial vision is long term in nature. We are looking to build an endowment fund that will not only help support the current team but also provide for future generation of Aztec's.
This newsletter's purpose is to serve as a communication vehicle to bring the Aztec Rugby Community, located throughout the world, up to date with the current status of San Diego State Rugby.
In November of 2006, six former Aztecs were elected to sit on the inaugural board of the Foundation. We believe this group of officers and directors bring a unique blend of professional experience including engineering, finance, legal, nonprofit and entrepreneurship to help lead the Foundation forward. The officers and directors are:
David Crist, President 85-87*
Jimmy Parker, Vice President 81-87*
Stephen Marshall, Treasurer 84-88*
Chris Morris, Secretary 86-89*
Dwayne Parker, Director 82-87*
Chris Prell, Director 84-88*
* Aztec Rugby
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