Although the Athletic Department receives a portion of its operating funds from the institution, it is increasingly necessary to supplement those funds with private contributions to offset the growing demands of competition at the highest level. Lionbacker Boosters provide opportunities for Southern's student-athletes to perform and win at the NCAA Division II level. In addition, a Booster Club membership gives Green and Golf Faithful the opportunity to share in the excitement of college athletics. This is the most beneficial level to the immediate needs of theAthletic Program. Gifts to athletics typically are cash gifts, but contributions of personal property, goods or services, real estate or appreciated securities can mean substantial support for the Missouri Southern Athletics Program.
Many companies have matching gift programs.
You should contact your personnel office for more information and an appropriate matching gift form to send with the gift. Be aware that some companies have eligibility restrictions on gifts they will match. Honorary and Memorial Gifts Honorary and memorial gifts are a fitting way to pay tribute to someone's life and accomplishments while strengthening the Missouri Southern Athletics program. Several scholarship funds have been endowed to perpetuate an individual's name. W hatever club level you choose to join, as a member of the Lionbacker Booster Club you become an important part of the Southern Athletics program.