UND Fan Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 We all agree that the High Performance Center (HPC) will do a great deal to help UND’s football program along with T&F and other sports. With the construction being completed in two phases, I am proposing that Siouxsports.com members collectively make a contribution to the HPC. Details: I have asked the HPC folks and will ask Bubba what is not being included in Phase I that would really assist the FB program to have when the building opens. I have asked the UND Foundation to accept these donations so they will be tax deductible. The item or area would have a plaque reflecting it was funded by a contribution from ss.com. Due to some very outspoken fans (including me at times), ss.com is not necessarily looked at with respect by some in the athletic department. This could assist with our efforts to confirm we are true UND fans rather than a bunch of whiners and fair-weather fans. I would hope that we could raise $10-12,000 but have no idea if that amount is feasible. If we can’t raise a reasonable amount, it doesn’t make sense to go through the effort. Those of us who want to donate can do so directly. It is inevitable that an SU fan or two will say they will kick in $5,000 or so. I will try to determine whether a response is legitimate before adding it to the potential total. The big question: Your thoughts on this? The effort to raise funds for new uniforms did not turn out like many of us would have wanted but this would allow fans to donate whatever amount they could afford. I would start the fund with a $1,000 contribution. In an effort to determine the feasibility of raising a decent amount, I ask that you respond with an amount you are willing to donate. You certainly don’t need to be specific if you prefer. Simply stating “high or low 2 digits; high, mid or low 3 digits; etc. would be fine. If you prefer to PM me, that is fine. Obviously, we won’t “hold you” to any contribution amount. Any contribution amount would help – please let me know your thoughts in the next few days. Of course, if you have any buddies who might be willing to contribute even if they aren’t active on ss.com, we wouldn’t turn down their $. I will provide a periodic update of the responses and potential $ that could be contributed. *** If this is successful, it would be cool to make a yearly contribution for something Bubba and the program could use. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I could throw $100.00 in the pot. Does anybody know of any problems with the HPC construction process? It seems to have stalled for the past couple of weeks. I hope they aren't running out of money. Quote
nodak651 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 That wouldn't make sense because it had to be fully funded before they began construction. Quote
UND1983 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 That wouldn't make sense because it had to be fully funded before they began construction. Only Phase I. They need more money for Phase II. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I could throw $100.00 in the pot. Does anybody know of any problems with the HPC construction process? It seems to have stalled for the past couple of weeks. I hope they aren't running out of money. Looked like they were putting the last or 2nd to last beam for the roof up when I drove over Columbia leaving campus today. Quote
jdub27 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Actually saw that egriz is doing something similar. They were shooting for $100,000 for facilities and are about halfway there. Granted, some of it was going to be donated anyway, but it is impressive regardless. Link to their thread: Lets see if egrizzers can pledge $100,000 for our facilities Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 i have always thought a visible sign stating how much they want to raise with a "thermometer" type thing that would be colored in when a certain amount was reached was need for the ipf site...i still think that a sign like this near the construction site would be nice to show how much has been raised and how much more they need would need to finish (and finish it correctly not half assed) be nice? Quote
Oxbow6 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Pinging gfhockey and the GOBC............................. Quote
gfhockey Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 We do our own donations Plus the Gobc is hardcore mad at this board Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 We do our own donationsPlus the Gobc is hardcore mad at this board Why? Because we won't kiss your collective a$$es? Quote
bincitysioux Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Just curious if you have run this by Jim Dahl since SiouxSports.com is his baby....... Quote
gfhockey Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 No cause I got suspended And most guys at the Gobc don't want butts kissed They want the pockets lined by all you pilgrims buying our products Quote
siouxfanofcourse Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I would be good for a $100 contribution. Not a lot of money but if we had an additional 100 people doing the same it would add up. Quote
gfhockey Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 What does the Und admin say about this board anyways? Quote
Redneksioux Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 No cause I got suspended And most guys at the Gobc don't want butts kissed They want the pockets lined by all you pilgrims buying our products How are you affiliated with the gobc and how can I buy your products? I thought a few months ago you said you were an overpaid grunt in the oilfields. Quote
forksandspoons Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 i think this is a great idea. the IPF will help numerous sports in a few different ways, so any additions to it will help even more. Quote
gfhockey Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I'm basically the sid of the Gobc Sports information director Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 How are you affiliated with the gobc and how can I buy your products? I thought a few months ago you said you were an overpaid grunt in the oilfields. He is whatever pops into his mind on any particular day. Who knows what he'll come up with next? Quote
forksandspoons Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 somebody should contact Harold Hamm and see if he'd like to fork over a few more dollars for this... or just ask his wife i guess 1 Quote
UND Fan Posted November 17, 2014 Author Posted November 17, 2014 We do our own donations Plus the Gobc is hardcore mad at this board I was certainly not implying that most on this board are not already writing checks to UND on a regular basis. This would simply be a donation for something Bubba wants/needs that isn't included in the Phase I plans. Quote
UND Fan Posted November 17, 2014 Author Posted November 17, 2014 Just curious if you have run this by Jim Dahl since SiouxSports.com is his baby....... I have not but I will do so.... Quote
90siouxfan Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 No cause I got suspended And most guys at the Gobc don't want butts kissed They want the pockets lined by all you pilgrims buying our products Wife & I had a beer at Judy's on Saturday afternoon, does that count? Quote
Siouxman Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 This is a good idea. A few years ago MafiaMan coordinated an effort to have SiouxSports.com posters sponsor a mite hockey team for a couple of years in one of the Twin Cities suburbs. We had some fun with that. It created quite a stir when the team hit the ice with SiouxSports.com jerseys. Evidently some thought UND was the sponsor and reportedly the Gopher Athletics department received a few phone calls about why the Gophers weren't sponsoring local hockey teams. This is obviously on a much grander scale and could be a very good effort. Please run this past Jim Dahl for his blessing and then run with it full blast if given the okay. Quote
nodak651 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Only Phase I. They need more money for Phase II. I was clearly responding to the post above mine: " It seems to have stalled for the past couple of weeks. I hope they aren't running out of money." Quote
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