The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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JULY/AUGUST 2023 ■ 23 members show up with a few of their pas- sionate fellow Pack fans who may have an interest in joining. "Our annual-giving team deals with our thousands and thousands of members on a daily basis," Broussard said. "This is their opportunity to put some names on faces, shake some hands and meet them personally. "During these brewery tours, our an- nual fund team will touch an additional 1,000 people. They'll get to know their families, why they care about the Wolf- pack, why this place is important to them. And as a result, that'll generate more sup- port for our student-athletes." The tour will be coming to Wake Forest (July 12), Carolina Beach (July 13), Wil- son (July 18), Greenville, S.C. (July 26), Charlotte (July 27), Asheville (Aug. 1) and Lenoir (Aug. 2), with two stops on Aug. 3: Clayton and Burlington. One topic that donors and prospective Wolfpack Club members could learn more about is the ImPack Program, a major gift initiative launched in 2021. Contributors are matched with a specific team of their choice, with their donations supporting needed projects, such as the completely redone locker rooms for the cross country and wrestling teams. Those who join are treated to inside access to their chosen sport. "Usually we cater a lunch, and then they get to watch a whole practice," Wolf- pack Club associate executive director Buzzy Correll said. "It's usually anywhere from six to eight donors, and then at the end of practice, the student-athletes get some one-on- one time with them. "We encourage that interaction, which can hopefully lead to a long-term rela- tionship with some of the athletes. "We've actually had a couple of do- nors who have gotten really close to some student-athletes as a result of the pro- gram. They have helped them find jobs and given them life and career advice." Another topic certain to be popular is the new scoreboard and sound system at Carter-Finley Stadium, which will com- pletely change the game-day experience. "Boo Corrigan and the athletic depart- ment have done some really good work at Carter-Finley Stadium for the last couple of years," Broussard noted. Among the examples are Tuffy's Ter- race, the premium outdoor seating area in the north end zone; Raleighwood, a fan zone with food trucks and beverage sta- tions among other amenities in the north- east corner of Carter-Finley Stadium; and the LED lights capable of flashy displays. The scoreboard is the latest improve- ment. "When that project is completed, it will be one of the nicer scoreboards in the country," Broussard said. "There's not go- ing to be a seat in the stadium that won't get to enjoy it. It's going to make the game- day experience for the donors, ticket hold- ers and student-athletes that much better. "In addition to the new scoreboard, there's also a state-of-the-art surround- sound system. The sound is very clear, and it's not all coming from one box. Now you can hear what's going on in the concourses when you get a drink or a hot dog. The quality of the experience in the stadium will be exponentially better." Broussard and Correll are actively en- gaging prospective donors to provide funding for the upgrades, including some of what Broussard described as "really nice" naming opportunities with the scoreboard. ■ To learn more about these opportunities, please contact the Wolfpack Club at 919-865-1500. Etch Your Name Into Wolfpack History One Brick At A Time 1. Orders will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation email within 30 days of your order. Please review it carefully. If you do not receive a confirmation email or a correction is necessary, please notify us at nick.rushing@wolfpackclub.com or at 919-865-1496. 2. In order for the Wolfpack Club to accommodate requests for bricks to be placed next to each other, the orders must be submitted together with proper instructions. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. 3. All text will be a standard size, font, and style. Greek letters and other symbols not found on a standard keyboard may not be used. 4. Messages will be centered automatically. The use of upper and lower case lettering is permitted. All spaces and punctuation marks count as a character. 5. The Wolfpack Club reserves the right to exclude orders that it deems to contain inappropriate language. 6. The Wolfpack Club will determine the final placement of all bricks. Help fulfill the vision by leaving your legacy etched on a brick on the north plaza walkway connecting the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium. Ordering Instructions: To order please contact us at nick.rushing@wolfpackclub.com or 919-865-1496. brick flyer for wolfpacker.indd 1 8/21/2018 11:03:30 AM