iramurphy Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Novak 78, Ira Murphy, Ira's 3 golf team guys (they said they are thinking of replacing me but they will pony up), UND Fan, Siouxfbfan, FSSD, gf hockey, geaux sioux, Mamma Sue, and ohihnds makes 13. Need 87 more. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Novak 78, Ira Murphy, Ira's 3 golf team guys (they said they are thinking of replacing me but they will pony up), UND Fan, Siouxfbfan, FSSD, gf hockey, geaux sioux, Mamma Sue, and ohihnds makes 13. Need 87 more. Gfhockey could round up some good ol boys with deep pockets. Quote
iramurphy Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I'm in...88. Outstanding! That is 14 and only 86 to go. Liked your post. These kids aren't going to wait 3 yrs to be competitive. They will work their butts off and get a lot better by this fall. Quote
NewSioux42 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Outstanding! That is 14 and only 86 to go. Liked your post. These kids aren't going to wait 3 yrs to be competitive. They will work their butts off and get a lot better by this fall. Just passing on some inside perspective that I get from some a few of these kids. Can't wait to see the whole thing come together this next season. Quote
FSSD Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Let's keep this going! great to see you on board WiSioux and big Welcome to NewSioux42 Quote
iramurphy Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Tax deductible? I could do it too. Yes. The Fighting Sioux club or I guess Champions club is going to set up an account. It will be tax deductible. You make it total of 15, only 85 to go. As soon as I get tinstructions I will post it. 85 to go! Quote
forksandspoons Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Just a question. could this site be monetized and marketed more and the money from that be donated for things like jerseys? i noticed the one ad banner on the top of each page. Quote
iramurphy Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Just a question. could this site be monetized and marketed more and the money from that be donated for things like jerseys? i noticed the one ad banner on the top of each page. Heck I would have no idea. Quote
forksandspoons Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I am thinking of it. I think that would be a good way to raise a little extra money too, that is if the site creator(s) would be willing to donate it. With the amount of traffic the hockey forum alone brings in, I would think this site could make a decent amount off of advertising. Quote
forksandspoons Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Heck I would have no idea. It would be fairly easy. I don't know what is being used for the current ad banner, but if you look up Google Ad Sense its a pretty easy service to use. Quote
UND Fan Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Outstanding! That is 14 and only 86 to go. Liked your post. These kids aren't going to wait 3 yrs to be competitive. They will work their butts off and get a lot better by this fall. The pledges have slowed dramatically - hopefully, they will get going again! Quote
iramurphy Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah we need to pick it up. I was hoping we could get at least 20 people to commit $350 and GMS foundation adds another $150 for each of the first 20 pledges. Once we get to 20 I will send it to fb alumni for $500 per uniform. I still think we can raise the $50,000 I was told they needed this spring and get them here by this fall. Quote
jdub27 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Yeah we need to pick it up. I was hoping we could get at least 20 people to commit $350 and GMS foundation adds another $150 for each of the first 20 pledges. Once we get to 20 I will send it to fb alumni for $500 per uniform. I still think we can raise the $50,000 I was told they needed this spring and get them here by this fall. ira - any idea why this wasn't in the works before? Pretty sure it was stated last year that new home uniforms were going to be in place for the 2014 season. Did something change that course of action? Quote
iramurphy Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 They just did a locker sponsor program. $2000 per locker. Raised almost $150,000. They had been thinking about this. That is where I got the $500 figure. I liked the grey uniforms in pro bowl game. Put a green instead of yellow and they could be interchanged with our black, green and white uniforms. Anyway we need a not for profit so people can write off the donation. If they have interns in the Alumni office Or athletic dept. I would try and get each dorm, each sorority, each fraternity to sponsor a uniform, then the player who wears that number have dinner at that dorm or sorority or fraternity weekly before all home games to meet other students and answer questions about team or games. Send a coach once a season and have the players sponsored bring a teammate or two. I will give you odds that will increase interest in this team as they get to meet and know our players. Quote
undfb1 Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 If we can get this officially set up I will send my check ASAP - whatever numer I am. If EWU and U of Mont. can have an alternate jersey and helmet so can we. We need to think big in all aspects of the climb to the top. Does it win games...no, but if it creates further positive energy than I'm all for it. I like the idea of Black or Grey helmets to go along with the green jerseys... There are plenty of us FB alum out there willing - let's get this done!! Quote
Mama Sue Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I will send my check as soon as given the green light. I have would go with whatever people wantfor colors. Let's just get this done!!! Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Kudos to you all if you can pull this rabbit out of your hat. Quote
Mama Sue Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Bubba's Bastions are using Breakneck speeds for fundraising that are Blinding other colleges ( no names mentioned) Quote
Westside Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I'm considering it... Would like to see some more official info before I can fully commit to it. Is there a link or anything other available info? What is being proposed? New jersey, pants & helmet? In what colors?? Hopefully Mannausau can send out info to all Champions Club members, football season ticket holders, football alumni, etc to get more interest. Quote
FBAlum Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Why can't there be some sort of crowd-funding thing put together where you only pay the amount committed if a certain goal is reached? i.e. something similar to Kickstarter etc. Doesn't have to be on one of those sites, maybe something internal through the Champions Club. That way everybody that commits $'s to go towards Uni's makes sure that the money actually goes towards new Uni's... I feel like more people would be willing to commit dollars... Just a random thought. Maybe I am totally wrong. Quote
FBAlum Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Nobody liked the crowd-sourcing idea? I know that I would personally put in on it. You could have different levels where in return you could get different things in return. Authentic jerseys, signed photos from the team etc. Maybe if you put in enough you could have season tix too. Just another ave to get interest and funding. Quote
FBAlum Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 That way you don't have to front the entire $350-$500 if you can afford it. Quote
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