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Post by spc91 on Mar 30, 2009 13:16:01 GMT -5
Just received my annual appeal letter and it was signed by the new AD, Patrick Elliot. Basically, the letter states that my donation will be split 50/50 between the academic and athletic funds. This is a first and I think it is a welcome change. A good sign that not just lip service is being paid with regards to upgrading the athletics programs.
What do the rest of you think?
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Post by graypoll on Mar 30, 2009 14:21:33 GMT -5
I've always made my donations to the college general fund and the "Don Kennedy" club separately and probably will continue to do so. I don't see any advantage to the athletics department in joining the 2 contributions.
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Post by GunsOfNavarone on Mar 31, 2009 11:52:10 GMT -5
I've always made my donations to the college general fund and the "Don Kennedy" club separately and probably will continue to do so. I don't see any advantage to the athletics department in joining the 2 contributions. It's more about a change in culture. Hopefully this means that athletics are no longer looked at as a pariah or leech on the school, but rather an asset to be developed.
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Post by oldtimer1 on Apr 2, 2009 15:56:42 GMT -5
Guns of Navarone, Right on target! Pat Elliott seems to be working his you no what off to bring about that change. Biggest obstacle now are overall budgetary considerations not only at SPC but most area colleges. Our AD has a twofold problem, changing the culture and holding onto or increasing the budget in a difficult environment.
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Post by nickd on Apr 2, 2009 17:40:24 GMT -5
Get a letter from the AD saying that donations from a basketball supporter will go half to General Fund and half to athletics is ridiculous. Now 100 % to the men's basketball program would be appropiate. Hell we will get another letter from the president looking for annual contribution to general fund.What a joke.
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Post by GunsOfNavarone on Apr 2, 2009 19:54:31 GMT -5
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Post by nickd on Apr 4, 2009 20:58:33 GMT -5
and just what is THE POINT mister big shot?? That the AD is giving away snow in a snowstorm. Most of you guys are so desperate for signs of a "real" program you will grasp at the air> The new AD is using smoke and mirrors ..no substance at all.
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