The Golden Flashes Club Newsletter
December 2019
December 2019 Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars Now!
9th Annual Athletics Scholarship Auction
The 9th Annual Athletics Scholarship Auction is just around the corner! Make sure to mark your calendars for April 17th, 2020 as we gather at the M.A.C. Center for an enchanting evening of food, fun and fellowship with the Kent State Athletics Family. All proceeds during this event will directly benefit over 400 Golden Flash student-athletes. The event features a sponsor VIP Pre-Party, silent and live auctions, raffles, games, gourmet food stations and an open bar.
Last year's auction raised $112,387 to benefit student-athlete scholarships. With your support we hope to exceed that amount and continue our mission of graduating student-athletes and winning championships.
Please make sure to save the date so you don’t miss this incredible event! More information and the event website coming soon!
Basketball Game Day Hospitality
Kent State's Basketball season is underway! Please join us in our hospitality areas for a bit of camaraderie before each game! We look forward to cheering on the Golden Flashes with you at the M.A.C. Center this season!
Still need to get your game day tickets for men's basketball or for women's basketball? Order online HERE or contact our Athletic Ticket Office at (330) 672-4455.
The Golden Flashes Club VIP Donor Lounge
(available on men's and women's basketball game day)
- Annual Donation: $100+
- Location: The Schoonover Blue & Gold Trophy Room, M.A.C.C. Lobby
- Hospitality Includes: Complimentary coffee, cookies, popcorn and a game program. A cash bar is accessible from the time doors open through the end of half-time. Donors will also get to talk strategy with an assistant men's basketball coach/staff during Chalk Talk before tip-off.
Flash’s Nest
(available on men's basketball game day)
- Annual Donation: $2,500+
- Location: Courtside in the M.A.C.C. (Moving to the second floor atrium beginning January 11th for the remainder of the season)
- Hospitality Includes: Catered meal pre-game and an open bar that is available from the time doors open through the end of half-time. Complimentary game programs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOSPITALITY OPTIONS OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN UPGRADING, PLEASE CONTACT THE GOLDEN FLASHES CLUB AT (330) 672-2078 OR EMAIL ATHLETICSTEWARDSHIP@KENT.EDU.
*Eligibility gifts or payments made for college athletics event seating rights are no longer 80% tax deductible, effective January 1, 2018 per The Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts H.R.I.
Donor Appreciation Days
WE LOVE TO CELEBRATE OUR DONORS!
On behalf of the 400+ Golden Flash student-athletes, THANK YOU for your support! Your generosity helps to provide a first-class education and resources that change the lives of our student-athletes.
As a way of saying Thank you, we will be celebrating “YOU” during our Winter Donor Appreciation Games. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar and stop by TGFC table, located at the venue's entrance, unless otherwise specified below. TGFC will be giving out gifts to our donors. What are they you ask? Well, you will have to come and find out (it’s a surprise). Mark your calendars now to come out and cheer on your Golden Flashes! Be sure to stop by The Golden Flashes Club table, located at the venue's entrance, to help us celebrate our Donor Appreciation Days!
- Sunday, January 12 - Gymnastics vs. Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center
- Friday, January 17 - Wrestling vs. Ohio at the M.A.C. Center
- Tuesday, January 21 - Men's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center (item will be available in TGFC VIP Donor Lounge and in Flash's Nest)
- Wednesday, January 29 - Women's Basketball vs. Ball State at the M.A.C. Center (item will be available in TGFC VIP Donor Lounge)
- Friday, February 28 - Women's Lacrosse vs. Butler at Dix Stadium
We look forward to seeing you at the games!
Future dates, times and locations to be announced SOON. Check back for more information!
Important Dates to Remember
Dec. 21 Men's Basketball Sensory Friendly Game
Dec. 31 The Golden Flashes Club Donation Deadline for 2018 Calendar Year
Feb. 15 Men's Basketball Autism Awareness Game
April 17 9th Annual Athletics Scholarship Auction - SAVE THE DATE
Get to Know Your Golden Flash Family!
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION?
- Muskoka Lakes - Karly Hellstrom, Soccer #23
- Ocean City, Maryland. The waves, boardwalk and Thrashers French Fries are a great combo. - Steven Schrum, Football, Director of Player Personnel
- Barbados - Myla King, Volleyball #4
- Any adventure with my family - Katherine Kovacs, Soccer #19
- I don't have one as of now - Jon Wilson, Business Office
- Siesta Key, FL - Antwan Dixon, Football #10
- Siesta Key, FL - Maggie McKendry, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Advancement
- Fort Lauderdale, FL - Danny Mitcheff, Assistant Wrestling Coach
- Hilton Head Island, SC - Cameron Shedenhelm, Soccer #22
- Europe - Jamal Parker, Football #7
- Cuba - Sierra Henderson-Muschett, Soccer #21
- Anywhere that has beautiful scenery - Danie Tyson, Volleyball #17
- Miami, FL or Clearwater Beach, FL - Nick Faulkner, Football #1
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT (outside of what you coach or participate in)?
- Hockey - Karly Hellstrom, Soccer #23
- Basketball; I still play pick-up games all the time in the offseason - Steven Schrum, Football, Director of Player Personnel
- Track & Field - Myla King, Volleyball #4
- Football - Katherine Kovacs, Soccer #19
- Baseball, football and basketball (in that order) - Jon Wilson, Business Office
- Basketball - Antwan Dixon, Football #10
- Field Hockey and Ice Hockey are my favorites! - Maggie McKendry, Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Advancement
- Baseball - Danny Mitcheff, Assistant Wrestling Coach
- Football - Cameron Shedenhelm, Soccer #22
- Basketball - Jamal Parker, Football #7
- Football - Sierra Henderson-Muschett, Soccer #21
- Swimming - Danie Tyson, Volleyball #17
- Basketball - Nick Faulkner, Football #1
41st Varsity "K" Hall of Fame Induction
On Oct. 26, Kent State inducted its 2019 class into the Varsity “K” Hall of Fame. The 41st induction ceremony took place in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom with emcee Jeff Kurtz. Herb Page became the first person to be inducted into the Varsity "K" Hall of Fame as both an athlete (1985) and a coach (2019). This year’s Hall of Fame class included Debbie Bell (Field Hockey, 2008-11), Scott Miller (Men's Soccer, 1974-77), Herb Page (Coach & Administrator, 1978-2019), Kristin Peters (Gymnastics, 2005-08), Nate Reinking (Men's Basketball, 1993-96) , Jacqueline Rodgers (Women's Track & Field, 2002-06), Greg Rohan (Baseball, 2005-09), and Ryan Yip (Men's Golf, 2003-06)
In addition to the inductees above, the 1984 Men’s Golf Team received Team of Distinction honors. Dr. Jack Schiller was honored as the Varsity “K” person of the year. Bill and Eddye White were named Honorary Varsity “K” Members and George Jenkins was awarded Distinguished Athletic Alumnus.
Every inductee made the trip back to Kent and 11 of the team of distinction members were recognized at the ceremony and on the field at halftime. It was wonderful to see some of Kent State's greatest in one room.
Curious of the criteria for the Hall of Fame and Varsity “K” Awards? Visit here!
The 2019 Varsity "K" Flashback All Sports Reunion
Former Kent State student-athletes- We hope you were able to attend the 8th Annual Varsity "K" FLASHBACK All Sports Reunion on September 21st at Dix Stadium and help cheer on your Golden Flashes.
This event was the largest one to date with over 500 former student-athletes and their families in attendance! We enjoyed sharing the experience with you and the joy it brought everyone to reconnect and reminisce with former teammates about the great times they had here at Kent State University. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders brought plenty of food to keep the guests fed and enjoying their time accompanied by a generous donation from Pepsi. It was a beautiful day and Kent State Football took down Bowling Green with ease by a score of 62-20.
Current and former Varsity sports programs were represented at this event, uniting teams of the past and student-athletes and coaches. No matter where you go, you will always be a member of the Kent State Golden Flashes! #FlashesForever
The Golden Flashes are Looking Forward to Thanking YOU!
Get ready for your favorite Flashes to make your phone ring! This January, our student-athletes will be picking up the phone to call and thank you for your generous donations this past year. Our student-athletes realize the impact that your support has on their programs and we look forward to having them reach out to express their gratitude!
In January 2020, Kent State Athletics will host it's third annual Thank-A-Thon. Student-athletes from each of our varsity sports will be participating. Make sure that we have your most up-to-date contact numbers by updating your information HERE.
We look forward to kicking off 2020 by thanking the people who matter most... YOU! Talk to you, soon!
Five Things I Can't Travel Without
Being a student-athlete is hard enough! And then when you add the travel that goes along with it, it can be stressful. Making sure to have all the necessities is important. Volleyball Senior, Myla King, and volleyball Sophmore, Dani Tyson, share the five things they can't travel without.
was and is so welcoming to me. It sounds cheesy but it really is my home away from home since I’m from North Carolina. The resources here are so amazing and helpful." MYLA KING 1. I always like to travel with my neck pillow. 2. I have to have headphones. I usually listen to calming music while preparing for games. I have a very chill playlist. I listen to a lot of Khalid. I can't be too amped because I won't be as focused on the game. 3. I always have a blanket to take with me. 4. I take a lot of hair products with me. 5. Most importantly, my skin regime. I use African black soap, witch hazel, rose water, 2 facial scrubs, moisturizers, 2 body lotions, and my lash serum. |
to take trips like the one I took to Costa Rica for Courts for Kids last winter break. Just being on the team I've gotten to see the Liberty Bell, Niagara Falls, and this year we got to play at the army base, West Point, which was really cool. We get to go on a trip to Europe this summer too. It’s given me plenty of opportunities to see amazing places." DANI TYSON 1. I couldn't travel without my Beats headphones. I'll listen to hype rap songs to get me pumped up. Right now, I really like the song "Baby" by Quality Control, Lil Baby, and Da Baby. 2. I also like to travel with a cool pair of socks. I'm starting to get on this trend now. Actually, my favorite pair right now have sloths on them with gold chains on their necks. 3. I like to have my Kent State baseball cap. 4. I have to have snacks. We eat a lot of PB&J's. We'll bring loaves of bread on the bus and make them. Also, I'll eat a lot of Nature Valley almond butter biscuits and fruit snacks. 5. I have a comfy pair of sweatpants I always wear when we travel. |
