The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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MAY/JUNE 2022 ■ 7 ■ WOLFPACK CLUB NEWS Where did you grow up? "I grew up in Slidell, La., which is just outside of New Orleans." Where did you go to high school? "Northshore High School." What college did you grad- uate from? "I went to LSU." What is your responsibility at the Wolfpack Club? "My title is assistant director of donor engagement. I am part of the annual fund team. That includes fundraising for the annual fund, raising money for scholarships, as well as some of the behind-the- scenes, back-end database, gift-processing type stuff. "We are figuring out how the Wolfpack Club can be a better resource to our donors and fans. We are try- ing to find out what we can do better, what events they would like to see and everything like that. "It's a new position, so I'm still getting my feet wet in it and building it as we go. Especially after COVID, we are trying to figure out what is missing and what it is we can do better to enhance the experience for our fans." How long have you been with the Wolfpack Club? "I started at the beginning of September." What did you do before joining the Wolfpack Club? "I was previously at the Tiger Athletic Foun- dation, which is the fundraising arm at LSU. I was there for about four and a half years. "I guess I was what you would call a develop- ment assistant. I was organizing the plans and travel and the in-office aspect of what our devel- opment office was doing. When they were on the road, I was making sure that they had everything they needed as far as proposals and materials and help with events." What attracted you to this field of work? "It is not at all what I expected to be doing. I grew up in a family where sports ruled everything. I was always surrounded by very passionate fanbases, whether that was college athletics or professional athletics. I just always had a strong desire to be a part of that fandom. "I was in college when I realized you could make a career out of doing something in athletics, which I love. I got to know that student-athletes are in- credible with so much on their plate. "I really became passionate about having our student-athletes achieve success not only in the field of competition but in the classroom and pro- fessionally in anything they want to do. "I had an opportunity to work in college with the Tiger Athletic Foundation and went from there. "I thought I was going to go to med school and took a complete 180, but I wouldn't change it. It definitely worked out. This is more me." Family: "My parents are James and Joan New- comb, and they both recently joined the Wolfpack Club." What are your hobbies? "I enjoy playing tennis and love live music. I don't play music, but I can appreciate anyone who does." Favorite TV show: "'Friends.'" Favorite musical artist: "Taylor Swift." Favorite restaurant: "In Raleigh it would be Cor- tez. Their shrimp is probably the best I've ever had, which is a bold statement since I come from New Orleans. It's fantastic." Favorite Wolfpack memory: "Beating Carolina at the last minute this year in football. That was an environment like I've never experienced. It was awesome." What is something most people don't know about you? "I was once bitten by a water moc- casin. I was outside walking with a friend, and I felt something on my foot that was annoying me. I thought it was a stick or leaf or something. I just kind of kicked my foot, and when I looked up, I saw a water moccasin flying through the air. "I looked down I had the two fang marks. It was a lot less scary than it sounds." WOLFPACK CLUB STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Emily Newcomb, Assistant Director Of Donor Engagement Newcomb, who joined the Wolfpack Club staff in September 2021, previously worked in development at the Tiger Athletic Foundation at LSU, her alma mater. COMPLIANCE CORNER CAN I HAVE A STUDENT- ATHLETE OR THE TEAM OVER TO MY HOUSE FOR DINNER? Answer: Yes, donors/supporters can provide student-athletes with what is called an "occasional meal." T h e re a re V E RY s p e c i f i c N CA A requirements about this, so contact the compliance staff and the coaching staff if you want to do this. WHEN I WATCH A GAME AND SEE A TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER WHO I THINK WOULD BE GREAT FOR NC STATE, WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH THIS INFORMATION? Answer: Contact the coaching staff of that sport and pass along the in- formation. You cannot be a recruiter for NC State, which means you cannot be communicating with recruits, but if you occasionally see a player who seems like a great fit for us, then by all means, pass along the information. If you are ever in doubt, contact the compliance staff BEFORE doing what you want to do! Thanks for everything you do to keep NC State safe! "ASK BEFORE YOU ACT" by contacting NC State Ath- letic Compliance directly. Toll Free: 1-855-5 COMPLY (1-855-526-6759) Text: 919-675-4424 E-mail: ask_compliance@ncsu.edu Online: gopack.com/compliance All properties donated to the Wolfpack Club and the proceeds of a sale will be used for scholarships and/or Athletic Department Capital projects. Call Buzzy Correll: (919) 865-1508 WOLFPACK CLUB W O L F PAC K W O L F PAC K C L U B L U B PR O PE R T Y R O PE R T Y