COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Gamecock Club Board of Directors has approved a 5 percent increase in annual donation levels for the 2014 giving year. The exception is the Roost level, which will increase to $100.

This will be the third increase in Gamecock Club annual donations since 1989 and the first donation increase in six years.

“The Board of Directors felt it was important to manage the donation structure of the Gamecock Club by ensuring we may continue to provide our student athletes with the academic and athletic tools that will assist them in succeeding in the classroom and field of play,” Patrick McFarland, Director of the Gamecock Club, said.