| Traditions that will last a lifetime . . . |
| NBC Mission Statement |
| The Mission of the National Bison Club is to encourage annual contributions from as many alumni, parents, students, fans and friends by providing various lifelong giving opportunities that go to support Lipscomb student-athletes and coaches. |
| Baby Bisons (Ages: Birth-4 years) |
The motto for the National Bison Club is “Be a Bison for Life!” At Lipscomb we believe that begins when a Baby Bison enters into the world. Each NBC newborn is presented a Baby Bison T-Shirt to help begin their journey throughout their life as a member of the National Bison Club and fan of Lipscomb Athletics. Baby Bison ages run from birth through age four years old.
Baby Bison Membership is complimentary. |
| Junior Bisons (Ages: 5-12) |
At Lipscomb we love children and we love our Junior Bisons, ages 5-12. Junior Bisons provide valuable support as towel boys and girls at home basketball games, bat boys and girls at home baseball and softball games, and ball boys and girls at home soccer matches. After basketball games, Junior Bison members are invited down to the floor to shoot as the goals are lowered to 8 feet. Junior Bisons receive special invitations to visit Lipscomb locker rooms to see where the Lipscomb athletes call home. At baseball and softball games, Junior Bisons can run the bases on Dugan Field and Draper Diamond. Junior Bisons are also welcome to practice their soccer kicks and volleyball serves after Lipscomb matches. Throughout the year Junior Bisons may take part in special free clinics directed by Lipscomb athletic teams. Each member will receive his/her own t-shirt available only to club members.
Membership: $25. |
| LUnatics (University Students) |
| The LUnatics is the premier student organization on campus that supports Lipscomb student-athletes. The LUnatics is a club for University students who want to be more than just casual fans. Each member will receive his/her own t-shirt available only to club members. Membership: $25. |
| Young Alumni Bison |
| Lipscomb alumni receiving an undergraduate degree within the last three years can become young Alumni members of the National Bison Club. All qualifying Young Alumni Bison gifts will be credited at twice the amount of the donation. Members will receive benefits corresponding to the doubled amount. After graduation from Lipscomb University, Young Alumni automatically receive complimentary general admission tickets to Lipscomb basketball and baseball games. Young Alumni can also purchase reserved seat tickets at half-price for the first three years after graduation. |
| The Golden Bisons |
| The slogan for the Golden Bisons is You're never too old to show your Purple and Gold. The Golden Bisons are a group of loyal Bison fans who continue to support Lipscomb Athletics by creating a friendly and regular meeting environment where numerous historical stories of Lipscomb Athletics continue to be shared with each other. This group began in the 1940's when several former Lipscomb Athletes approached the Lipscomb Administration about forming a support group. A key member for the Golden Bisons was Jim Wood who was the founder and father of the Bison Club. Jim served as the Bison Club's first President and organized a Golden Bison monthly luncheon until his death in 2009. The Golden Bisons serve as an distinguished and honorable group for the National Bison Club. |
| Letterman's Club |
| The Lipscomb Lettermen’s Club is for former Lipscomb student-athletes, coaches, managers, trainers, statisticians or other people in team support positions. Lettermen who join the National Bison Club at any of the annual Membership Levels will automatically be included as a member of the Lettermen’s Club. Membership: $50 or NBC gift. |
| BFF (Bison Fans Forever) Women's Club |
| The BFF Women's Club gathers for a variety of social gathering to show their Love for Lipscomb, Love for Sports and their Love for having a positive impact on Lipscomb Student-Athletes and Parents. Membership: $25 (BFF membership is in addition to your National Bison Club annual donation). |
| NBC 110% Club |
| For those who always give a little bit extra in their support of Lipscomb Athletics, the exclusive NBC 110% Club is for you. When you become a member of the NBC 110% Club, you are committing to stretch and to increase your giving to a level that is at least 10 percent over and above the minimum level needed for whichever NBC giving level you select. NBC 110% Club donors will be given special recognition each year for going above and beyond in support of Lipscomb student-athletes. |
| NBC Matching Gift Program |
| Corporate Matching Gifts are a great way to increase one's NBC Membership giving level, as well as to provide more funds to be used to support Lipscomb student-athletes. For a partial listing of companies identified that provide matching gifts, please click here. |
| NBC Sport Specific Gift Programs |
| Specific sport donations will be used for such activities as recruiting, team travel, facility upgrades and other program needs for the specific program you designate. Individuals making donations to the NBC through the Specific Sport Gift Program will receive full membership benefits at the level of their donation. |
| NBC Corporate Sponorship Program |
| Corporations that support Lipscomb Athletics with either cash donations, in-kind gifts, sponsorships or advertisements will receive a Corporate Sponsorship Membership in the National Bison Club with the same benefits that an individual member would receive at the same gift level. |
