2024 Theta Nu Alumni - Carolina Homecoming Tailgate

Once again, it's ΘN!! Brothers it's time to support our Chapter while supporting our Gamecocks! This will be the 17th year of the Theta Nu Alumni Tailgate, which dates back to our humble beginnings under a 10x10 tent on Rosewood Drive! Carolina's 2024 Homecoming game is November 2nd vs. the Texas A&M Aggies @730p. Representatives of the D9 finalized a contract to take us back to last year's location: Perrin-Thomas Park. Community costs, such as event management and security are shared by all D9 organizations. This was a great experience the past two years and the goal is to build on the momentum. The Park is about 2 blocks away from Willy B, just off Shop Rd. & George Rogers Blvd. This is in a Black community that has been offering gameday parking since my time at Carolina. We will have details on how and where to park as we get closer. Parking will not be allowed at Perrin-Thomas Park itself.  

In 2023, we collected over $7000 for food and beverages, which made for an awesome event! The budget will increase this year as we plan to elevate the experience with tiered offerings, early bird pricing and added amenities, to include:

• VIP Tent: seating, game broadcast & elevated menu
• GA+ Tent: standing room, game broadcast & tailgate menu
• Three Bartenders courtesy of PharmD Drink Doctor
• 4 Hookah Tables w/ dedicated service courtesy of Blo Crypto 
• Hand rolled cigars courtesy of Stick Vibez
• Catering courtesy of The Grit BarBQ & https://scottbennys.com/

The budget has been set at $9100 for 2024...for food, alcohol and D9 tailgate assessments and fees. The tailgate lot expense rose to $2000 last year and is expected to be relatively flat this year. We are seeking to expand our footprint to mirror our elevated vision. Initial contributions will be tiered: 

• Early Bird VIP: $100 PP; rising to $125 PP on October 13th
• Early Bird GA+: $60 PP; rising to $75 PP on October 13th

The Theta Nu Alumni Invitational Golf Tournament is also being revamped and further details are TBA for this year. Brothers are encouraged to wear letters to Homecoming; T-shirts will not be sold.

2024 Tailgate Budget:

$2000 - 20 Tailgate Spots (Inclusive of Security and Clean-up)

$4500 - Caterer, food, sundries, etc.

$600 - DJ

$800 - Alcohol/beer

$520 - Concierge Bartender

$180 - Additional Bartenders 

$450 - Hookah Service

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$9100 - Total Budget