JONESBORO, Ark. (8/11/22) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced that the football program's Red Wolves Preseason Kickoff Banquet presented by the 1200 Club will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Student Activity Center located next to Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center.
 
Just 10 days prior to A-State's 2022 season opener at Centennial Bank Stadium against Grambling State, Red Wolves fans will have the opportunity to hear exclusive insight from head coach Butch Jones about the team, its fall camp and the upcoming season. Two A-State football student-athletes will speak as part of the program as well, and Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton will address the crowd.
 
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the event, which will include a 7:00 p.m. dinner and a 7:30 p.m. program that will be followed by a live auction. Fans in attendance are invited to tour the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center while participating in a silent auction ahead of the dinner and program. 
 
Individual tickets are available for $100, which includes the cost of dinner.  There are also three different table packages available, including a Platinum-level option that includes 10 tickets seated with a player and coach.  The table will be located in closest proximity to the program and comes with a personalized game-worn A-State football jersey. Along with 1200 Club members, those purchasing the Platinum-level package also receive a post-banquet overtime reception in the Chuck and Tina Mitchell football locker room. 
 
The Gold-level package is $1,500 and includes eight tickets also seated with a player and coach and a personalized game-worn A-State jersey.  Silver-level tables are $1,000 for eight tickets seated with a player or coach if available.
 
Tickets may be obtained by calling the Red Wolves Foundation at 870-972-2401 or e-mailing RedWolvesFoundation@AState.edu.
 
ABOUT THE 1200 CLUB
Featuring private events, game-day engagement and opportunities to interact with head coach Butch Jones and the Red Wolves' football family, 1200 Club members make up a unique inner circle of the A-State football program.  Membership to the 1200 club is available to all fans, who can join with one annual $1,200 donation or 12 monthly $100 installments each year per person. 
 
In addition to the club's private activities and events, members receive authentic A-State apparel and 1200 Club mementos. Every member will be recognized with their name appearing on Centennial Bank Stadium's south end zone video board on game days. To join the 1200 Club, contact the Red Wolves Foundation at 870-972-2401 or 1200Club@AState.edu.