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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 13:05:25 GMT -5
Today the Blue Death Family (BDF) is pleased to annouce that it has officially launched its first ever online fundraiser. Since its inception, the BDF has contributed financially to the university’s various fundraising initiatives and currently works in concert with the National Aggie Club and the Victory Club. This preseason, the BDF has decided to organize its own fundraising campaign, devoted specifically to help bolster the A&T football recruiting budget. Estimated at just $40,000, the Aggies' recruiting budget ranks near the bottom of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference teams. With an additional $20,000, Coach Fobbs and his staff will hopefully be able to locate and attract more top-notched talent. Aggie Pride! Click here to donate: www.active.com/donate/2007preseason |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 13:55:19 GMT -5
Looks like James Butler is the early leader, already reaching gold status with a $100 donation!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 14:19:08 GMT -5
Uh oh. Duke Meekins just went for the gold with a cool $100 contribution. www.active.com/donate/2007preseasonThings are starting to heat up. We've only been live for 30 minutes and we've already brought in more money than Phillip McAlpin. |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 14:35:24 GMT -5
Who will be the first to reach platinum status?  |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 15:24:21 GMT -5
Dex just joined the fun with a $100 donation!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 16:03:33 GMT -5
BTW: You don't have to be a big spender to join this fundraiser. You can obtain the "pride level" with just a donation of $10. www.active.com/donate/2007preseasonThat is basically how much you would spend on lunch. Plus, you can choose to remain annonymous when you make your donation. |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 1, 2007 22:14:18 GMT -5
Lookey here. We just got our first platinum giver: Roland Dixon with $300.  He is now the man to beat. So far the BDF has raised over $1,000 in just one afternoon. We are definitely on pace to reach our goal of 20 grand. |
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Post by Aggie One on Jun 2, 2007 9:14:25 GMT -5
My intention is to drop a $100 each month and challenge others to join me in this effort.
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Post by AggieGroove on Jun 2, 2007 10:17:40 GMT -5
My intention is to drop a $100 each month and challenge others to join me in this effort. Same here, time to put up or shut up! ;D |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 2, 2007 10:39:45 GMT -5
The wife just gave me the green light to reach gold status. I plan to be platinum by next pay period.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 2, 2007 10:52:08 GMT -5
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Post by TOPPDOGG on Jun 2, 2007 14:32:15 GMT -5
This is excellent! Why can't the Aggie Club and/or the Athletic department do the same?
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 2, 2007 14:36:34 GMT -5
The BDF has always been trailblazers and innovators. This is just another example of that.
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Post by AggieGroove on Jun 2, 2007 15:07:22 GMT -5
Thrilla,
Plan A: Why not ask the A&T Athletics department link to the BDF site for alternate means to contribute besides the Aggie Club and Victory Club?
Plan B: Why not ask A&T Athletics to post the donation link as another alternate to support just donations and giving to the program?
Just an idea....
If this is successful, it would resonate very well within and outside the Athletics Dept...maybe A&T should hire you to come up with a plan to market the university!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 2, 2007 15:47:47 GMT -5
The athletic department should definitely post a link to bluedeathvalley.com.
BTW: I have volunteered to do pro bono work for A&T many times, but no one has ever contacted me. I can't force people to use my brilliant ideas.
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