The 2024 UMaine Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet was a great success! The newest slate of inductees includes:
- Marie-Andree Canuel, Women’s Soccer, 2008
- Arel Gordon, Football, 2007
- Allyson Howatt, Women’s Track & Field, 2010, 2011G
- Paul Kelly, Men’s Soccer, 1996
- Sigi Koizar, Women’s Basketball, 2017
- Kevin Reed, Men’s Basketball, 2007
- Larry Thomas, Baseball, 1992
- 1998-1999 Men’s Hockey Team
SINCE UMaine student-athletes began competing in 1881 over 20,000 men and women have earned the coveted “M”. The M Club began as a formal organization in 1932.
For questions or to get involved in M Club activities, please contact Ashley Twombly ’10, ’12G, the Alumni Association liaison with the M Club, at (207) 581-1144
Become an Active Supporting Member in 2025
The M club relies heavily on annual dues from Letter-winners, Honorary Members, and fans like you to support team and Athletic Department needs, the Athletic History project and digitization of old game films, the purchase of scholar-athlete medallions, graduation stoles, letter-winner plaques, alumni events, and so much more! Please consider renewing your membership or becoming a new active supporting member. Your suggested tax-deductible donation to the M Club will again be matched through the Alfond Foundation’s Alfond Challenge as a gift to Athletics! The M Club’s good works can only go as far as the generosity of its dues-paying members. Please help us succeed by supporting our annual 2025 dues drive. See below for our new membership program details!
NEW BENEFITS AND LEVELS!
• Membership card • Monthly e-newsletter • M Club sticker pack • 20% discount on single-game tickets
• Special discount at Bear Necessities Fan Shop
• Recognition on the M Club Webpage and social media as an active, supporting member
• Invitations to various events including alumni gatherings, tailgating, pre-game events, and more
Annual Year Levels – renewed
each calendar year 1/1 – 12/31
I – Captain – $50*
Includes all the membership benefits listed above
II – Coach – $100*
Level I benefits, M Club Black Bear socks, and Forever BLUE phone wallet
III – Champion – $250*
Level I benefits, M Club Black Bear travel tumbler and Forever BLUE eco tote bag
IV – All-American – $500*
Level I benefits and a $100 gift card for Bear Necessities Fan Shop or UM Bookstore
Membership funds especially support the Athletic History project and the purchase of scholar-athlete medallions, graduation stoles, and letter-winner plaques.
*Membership benefits are deducted from the tax-deductible gift amount as follows:
$500-Deduct $100
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