M Club
M Club is the varsity letter-winner's association at the University of Mount Union. A student athlete lettering in a varsity sport (men's or women's) at Mount Union is automatically a member of M Club upon graduation.
M Club support includes getting involved by attending meetings, athletic competitions, and events, as well as supporting Raider athletics with an annual gift. Up to 100% of each gift can be designated to the sport(s) of your choice or the general M Club fund.
Throughout the year, M Club coordinates social gatherings used to build camaraderie as well as raise funds for the operation of M Club events. These events may include golf outings, raffles, and any other special events planned at particular sporting events. This committee meets monthly to continue the functionality of the group, develop programming to engage student-athlete alumni. Any M Club member interested in getting involved may join the executive board.
Mission
- The M Club serves to raise additional revenue to supplement the annual operations and capital budget of the athletic programs.
- The major activities of the club include the M Club Hall of Fame induction ceremony and other fundraising and social events.
M CLUB LEADERSHIP
President: Paul Cotton ’83
Vice President: John (Buddy) Gasparik ’85
Secretary: Bob Atkinson ’73
HALL OF FAME
Each year, Mount Union honors a select group of former student-athletes, coaches, and athletic supporters with induction into the M Club Hall of Fame during a ceremony in the Giese Center for the Performing Arts. Campus recognition of the inductees takes place during half-time of the football game.
There are three categories of membership: M Club Hall of Fame, M Club Award of Excellence, and Honorary M Club member. In order for someone to be selected for the Hall of Fame, they must be nominated by an M Club member.
The Hall of Fame Selection Committee reviews the criteria used for Hall of Fame selection. The following guidelines are used as the basis for selection:
- "The record and character of the individual must be so outstanding that there is no question as to his or her qualifications."
- In order for someone to be selected for the Hall of Fame, they must be nominated by an M Club member.
SUPPORT M CLUB
Supporting M Club is now easier than ever! By choosing to direct your Mount Union Fund gift to M Club, you are making an immediate and direct impact on the most critical needs of our student-athletes. Your annual investment in Mount Union’s athletic programs helps provide meals and accommodations during out-of-state (or even international) trips, uniform and equipment upgrades, entry fees into more competitive tournament play, and much more.
An unspecified gift to M Club will be used to support the athletic areas of greatest need, as determined by the athletic director and M Club. In addition unspecified funds also support the annual M Club Hall of Fame induction ceremony. You may also choose to direct your gift to a specific team(s), by which 100% of your gift will be used to provide additional funding for the sport(s) of your choice beyond budgetary means.
Bottom line? Your annual M Club support – no matter the amount – makes a difference in the lives and athletic experiences of our Mount Union Purple Raiders.
To make your gift today, visit giving.mountunion.edu, and select “M Club” or your preferred sport in the drop-down list of giving opportunities.