Dec. 3, 2007

The Miner Athletic Club is currently looking for dedicated Miner fans to help raise money for the student-athlete scholarship fund. As the athletic programs at UTEP continue to improve, volunteers have become an integral part part of our department and can make a difference in many different ways. The Miner Athletic Club uses volunteers in the annual Team Fund Drive, at pre-game functions, before events and also in assisting with the Miner Athletic Club special event held each fall.

During the Team Fund Drive, volunteers go out into community and encourage others to pledge their support for UTEP Athletics by either purchasing season football or basketball tickets or making a contributing to the Miner Athletic Club. Last year, over 150 Miner fans participated in the Team Fund Drive helping raise over $218,000 in new season ticket sales and Miner Athletic Club donations! The Team Fund Drive is a great opportunity to be up close and personal with UTEP coaches and players while winning great prizes and trips with the teams. Volunteers can put together their own team or join an existing team.

The Miner Athletic Club special event is another great way to get involved with UTEP Athletics. Volunteers can help the event by procuring items for the silent and live auction, becoming a table captain or by volunteering at the event itself. Last year's special event, Orange Fever Fiesta was an event you did not want to miss. The event included a live and silent auction, pep talk by head football coach Mike Price and the amazing talents of hypnotist, Doug MacGraw. This exciting event helped raise over $85,000 for student athlete scholarships.

We are always looking for new faces and your creative ideas as to how we can generate funds for the Miner Athletic Scholarship Fund. Sign up today and join a wonderful existing group of men and women. For more information, please call the Miner Athletic Club at (915) 747-8759 or email mac@utep.edu