PACIFIC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION'S
INSIDE THE LINES
YOUR INSIDE LOOK AT PACIFIC ATHLETICS
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Keeping our PAF members
informed on all things
Pacific Athletics!
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Pacific Athletic Foundation's
Inside the Lines
features exclusive content for our loyal PAF members. We want to keep you in the know when it comes to our student-athletes' accomplishments both on the playing field and in the classroom as well as our former student-athletes' continued success upon graduating. We will also highlight some of our outstanding PAF members and businesses who have gone above and beyond!
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PAF Board Member
Occupation: Retired
PAF Member For: 39 years
What interested you in joining the PAF: Former Pacific student-athlete and former Director of Planned Giving wanting to give back
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Former Tiger Athletes in the News
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Former Pacific Swimmer and current CEO of Splunk, Doug Merritt, sits down with former U.S. President Barack Obama
Splunk
is on a steep growth trajectory, with big increases in revenue and a recent string of acquisitions. One thing the San Francisco data analytics company doesn't have is brand-name recognition, so Splunk plunked down big bucks to share the renown of one of the most recognized names in the world: former
U.S. President Barack Obama
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Obama was brought in to deliver the keynote speech Wednesday as Splunk unveiled a new round of products and strategy in a bid to vault the company out of relatively obscurity and into the mind-space of C-suite decision makers.
It likely wasn't cheap. Splunk won't say what it cost, but the former president typically charges $400,000 for speaking engagements, according to TheStreet.com, making him one of the more expensive former presidents on the speaking circuit. Splunk’s invitation-only event drew approximately 150 C-level executives, some of them existing customers and some prospects.
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“His speech is not about creating revenue for us. This was an awareness-creation event,” said
Carrie Palin
, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Splunk.
Splunk's internal survey data illustrates the problem. If given a list of data analytics companies to choose from, 20 to 30 percent of potential customers will check the box saying they recognize Splunk. But without a list of names, Splunk’s brand recognition falls to the single digits, Palin said.
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Cooking since the age of fourteen, Chef Michael Midgley brings his culinary talents to Lincoln Center.
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Midgley’s Public House is an exciting, culinary experience serving American-fusion, paired with spirits and fine wine. Chef Midgley has been named a brand ambassador for the Certified Angus Beef brand.
Chef Midgley has made a name for himself in the culinary world. He attended California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and was most recently the Executive Chef at Ernie’s Food and Spirits in Manteca. His big and vivacious personality expands way beyond San Joaquin County. He has appeared as a contestant on Bravo television’s “Top Chef” and was the top winner of Food Network’s “Cut Throat Kitchen”. As he reached ‘celebrity chef’ status, he has appeared as a judge on Esquire network’s “Knife Fight” and Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters, as well as appearing on CNBC’s Restaurant Start up with his wife, Laci.
Michael Midgley has been a supporter of the PAF for 3 years and is currently partnering with our Men's Basketball program in a series of video segments with the staff filmed at Midgley's Public House.
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The Pacific women's volleyball team improved to 10-4 on the season and 2-0 in WCC play after picking up their 4th straight win on Tuesday night on the road at USF. The match was decided in five-sets, which makes Pacific undefeated this season in five-set matches at 5-0. Riley Patterson and Allison Dennemann combined for 47 of the Tigers 73 kills on the night.
Up next, the Tigers will host their first match of the season tonight as they welcome No. 9 ranked BYU to the Spanos Center at 7:00.
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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Ron Berberian Family Men's Golf Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide student support in the form of an endowed scholarship to member of the Pacific Golf program.
Tyler Burnes of Golf is a red-shirt senior from Bakersfield, California majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems.
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After suffering an ACL injury and sitting out the 2017-18 season, Burns found himself back in the Pacific lineup for 10 out of 11 events in 2018-19 as a redshirt-junior. His best tournament came at the end of the season during the WCC Championship finishing 23rd shooting 77-69-73. He had five rounds in the 60's with the lowest bring at the Amer Ari Invite shooting five under 67.
Getting to know Tyler Burnes:
- Favorite TV show? Feherty
- Favorite food? Either sushi or steak and potatoes
- Best experience at UOP thus far? The support from my teammates and coaches while coming back from multiple surgeries.
- What 3 words would your teammates use to describe you? Committed, powerful, opinionated
- Ideal career? Professional golfer
If interested in more information on how to contribute to, or start your own endowed scholarship or sport fund and qualify for Powell Matching Funds, please contact Tim Dickson at 209-946-3177 or
tdickson@pacific.edu
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The Pacific Athletic Foundation, Head Coach Kerri Scroope, and the women’s soccer program have established
The Huddle to give friends of Pacific women’s soccer greater access and connection to the program and to provide increased financial support for the operations of the team. The Huddle aims to connect alumni, parents and community friends in support of the team’s effort to achieve regional and national success. Membership donations will offset costs for national & international recruiting efforts, enhanced team scheduling and travel opportunities, team meals, and advanced technology. For more details on benefits and how to give, click below.
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Friday, October 18, 2019 - Sambado Home
Hosted at the home of Tim and Marie Josee Sambado, One Bright Night will be a unique experience at a premier venue benefiting the Pacific Men’s Basketball program. It will include an upscale bar, gourmet dinner, elite auction items, cigars and spirits. Featured guest speaker, Dell Demps, and live entertainment of dueling pianos will make for an evening you won’t want to miss!
Information on pricing and location can be found by clicking below. To RSVP and/or if you have any questions, please contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu or 209-946-2230.
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Women's Soccer 25th Anniversary Tailgate
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Knoles Field
Join the PAF in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Pacific Women's Soccer program! We will be hosting a tailgate on October 19th prior to the UOP-USF game in the parking lot of Knoles Field. The tailgate will begin at 6:00 and include unlimited drinks and a taco bar that will remain open through halftime.
To register online, click below. If you have any questions, please contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu or 209-946-2230.
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Tiger Talk with the Coaches
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - Stockton Golf & Country Club
The Pacific Athletic Foundation invites you to be our guest for Tiger Talk with the Coaches on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30-7:00 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.
This will be the first of a series of dates that PAF members and members of the Stockton community will have the opportunity to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while mingling with various Pacific coaches who will be in attendance. This month's featured speakers will be
Bradley Davis
(Women's Basketball),
Greg Gibbons
(Volleyball),
James Graham
(Water Polo),
Adam Reeves
(Men's Soccer), and
Damon Stoudamire
(Men's Basketball).
There is no cost to attend, but we do ask that you
RSVP below
so that we can plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu
or 209-946-2230.
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