E.T. Posted December 10, 2006 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,751 Content Count: 37,676 Reputation: 2,368 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted December 10, 2006 ... (If you shut your wallet, shut your mouth). [smiley=GoBulls.gif] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 723 Content Count: 12,293 Reputation: 64 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/01/2003 Share Posted December 10, 2006 maybe if the alumni association put together some better benefits other then a discount at the book store, bulls outfitters, etc....how about some ticket packages, or discount on individual game tickets, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullsmania Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 151 Content Count: 2,719 Reputation: 31 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/23/2001 Share Posted December 10, 2006 maybe if the alumni association put together some better benefits other then a discount at the book store, bulls outfitters, etc....how about some ticket packages, or discount on individual game tickets, etcHow about alumni just paying the $40/year and getting the benefits they receive now. What does everyone want for $40. Just give and know that you are helping out the university that helped you get an education. Then you will also be updated on alumni events and can show up to meetings and give your input as to what you would like changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 723 Content Count: 12,293 Reputation: 64 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/01/2003 Share Posted December 10, 2006 because that is not a very good selling point to 90% of our alumni.if you are on this site then you are preaching to the choir.i am in the Alumni Associaiton so back down....im just saying..if you want more, you need to offer more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullsmania Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 151 Content Count: 2,719 Reputation: 31 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/23/2001 Share Posted December 10, 2006 i am in the Alumni Associaiton so back down....sorry, I get very defensive on this issue. Plus, I really don't see what people want for $40. If we gave stuff for the $40, their would be no money for the association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T. Posted December 10, 2006 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,751 Content Count: 37,676 Reputation: 2,368 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I seriously DOUBT that people are not paying $40 for wanting better benefits.They simply are not joining/paying because they don't have the love or just are not aware and need to be notified.These posts by Bausfkid are refreshing and a great reminder.We see that this site gets lots of new visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgingBull Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 26 Content Count: 295 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/24/2005 Share Posted December 10, 2006 It amazes me that people only look at things and need to ask WIIFM..(whats in it for me)...I find it funny that the Alumni members get a discount at things like the book store and other places and yet the student has to pay full price..whats wrong with that picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grateful Dad Posted December 10, 2006 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 110 Content Count: 5,410 Reputation: 1,335 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/18/2005 Share Posted December 10, 2006 It amazes me that people only look at things and need to ask WIIFM..(whats in it for me)...I find it funny that the Alumni members get a discount at things like the book store and other places and yet the student has to pay full price..whats wrong with that picture...Nothing. Chances are, it is daddy and mommy's money that the student is spending anyway. I just read an article (USF Magazine?) that shows that the average college student spends much more on alchohol than on school books. There are not many poor college students. There are many who don't live the lifestyle they judge that they are entitled to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawgy_orlando Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 869 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/18/2003 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The whole return on your money thing was something we talked about when I was on the Board of Directors.  There are many reasons IMHO there are not more people giving.  Some schools roll the Alumni and Athletics together, some don't.  Some folks see a better return having a BULLS license plate on their car instead of an Alumni membership.  The biggest thing for me is getting Alumni to reconnect with the school, sometime football does this, sometimes seeing another person with Bulls gear on does this. . . . and someday, sending letters out to the Alums in your area does this.  Memberships are great, but if you want to see some differences, some improvement, people need to donate what works best - THE TIME THEY VOLUNTEER. It is a big investment, to me, my time is more important then my money, but I still give it.  And oh yeah . .  Me and Mrs. Kdawgy are fully paid life members as of this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bausfkid Posted December 10, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 295 Content Count: 4,131 Reputation: 818 Days Won: 15 Joined: 06/20/2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 It's funny that because of my life membership and my efforts working with the USF Alumni Association (Board of Directors & President of the Philadelphia/S. Jersey Chapter) and my Bulls Club membership I have lots of WIIFM. One example, my phone rang 20 minutes after the bowl game announcement and there were tickets, a hotel room, help w/air, etc. at my disposal. Don't get me wrong, I pay for all of these myself. That said, it's turn-key for me. I never look at my giving to my OUTSTANDING university who gave me a great education and great friends as a WIIFM approach.If that is anyones approach for any organization you give time or money to it says a lot about ones person.In order to be considered a top university we need more than 14K members vs. 205K alumni worldwide.Go Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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