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Tilt site for donating $$ to send students to Bowl game

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NYUConn said:
So I wanted to go to the game, but unfortunately it doesn't look like I'll be able to get down there because of Christmas obligations.

I would like to help the cause though. Was thinking of buying two tix through the school and just donating them to some students or fans who can't swing both tickets and transportation, but if this is a better way to help I'm all about it.

Can someone savvier about this stuff than myself let me know what I should do to maximize my impact and help?
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Just click on the link here and jump on the wagon.
 
HuskiesFan1014 said:
Just click on the link here and jump on the wagon.
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I get that Tilt page, but I am asking if that's more impactful than a ticket purchase and subsequent transfer to a student/fan.

Are you guys going to use the Tilt funds to buy through the UConnBowl.com web site or secondary market? Because if you're going to buy through the secondary market it doesn't help the school's allotment as much and frankly I'd rather make sure we are selling our allotment, because I think that means more to the national perception of the program.
 
NYUConn said:
I get that Tilt page, but I am asking if that's more impactful than a ticket purchase and subsequent transfer to a student/fan. Are you guys going to use the Tilt funds to buy through the UConnBowl.com web site or secondary market? Because if you're going to buy through the secondary market it doesn't help the school's allotment as much and frankly I'd rather make sure we are selling our allotment, because I think that means more to the national perception of the program.
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No I will buy the tickets through the school. Already talked to the ticket office. I'll be able to buy at my ticket level. Unless.... Someone higher than golden husky wants to buy them to get better seating...
 
NYUConn said:
Excellent. I'm in for a hundo.

Good work, guys.
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Nice job, same here. We're at $1375. Can we get three students to the game?
 
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huskypantz said:
Nice job, same here. We're at $1375. Can we get three students to the game?
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Based on the pattern of contributions for the Fiesta Bowl trip my guess is that we'll end up with at least five minimum in FLA. Contributions really flowed in during the second week as it became more real. I bet we push $4 or $5k before this is said and done
 
Kgun7 said:
Big thanks to Nan and all the 'Yarders who made this happen!! Take and post lots of pictures!!
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Not me, unfortunately. I'll be at the out-law's for Christmas. Jarhead will have to take the appropriate photos.

To get the ball rolling, thoughts on the below?

Criteria for students - they need to tell us why we should help them get to the Bowl, in whatever media format they prefer (a post, a video, a song, whatever). Grading is on their passion for UConn football, extra points for creativity and for making us laugh. Deadline is December 17 (?)

I think it should be made clear that the Boneyard will be donating funds to the student to defray their expenses but that we can't guarantee that we'll cover 100% of their costs. There was a misunderstanding last time we did this and I'm hoping to avoid that. I don't want someone booking a nice vacation down in Florida for themselves and their family and expect us to write the check to cover their costs.
 
HuskyNan said:
To get the ball rolling, thoughts on the below?

Criteria for students - they need to tell us why we should help them get to the Bowl, in whatever media format they prefer (a post, a video, a song, whatever). Grading is on their passion for UConn football, extra points for creativity and for making us laugh. Deadline is December 17 (?)

I think it should be made clear that the Boneyard will be donating funds to the student to defray their expenses but that we can't guarantee that we'll cover 100% of their costs. There was a misunderstanding last time we did this and I'm hoping to avoid that. I don't want someone booking a nice vacation down in Florida for themselves and their family and expect us to write the check to cover their costs.
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Agree...
 
If there aren't any submissions from current students I graduated in May 2015 and would love to go but wouldn't be able to make it work financially. Am going to donate to this regardless but will make any sort of video/entry necessary if it came down to it. Just wanted to put it out there :)
 
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Nan....will you create a new thread solely for students to submit their plea? This thread can get rather convoluted and it might be easier with one new thread for submissions. Is there any place to "advertise" this other than here (although if they have a passion for UCFB they'd better have already been following this!;))
December 15 would give one week from today to get entries in, and leave a couple days for "judging" and still give enough time to make arrangements and plans, etc. (just my two cents, and that's about what it's worth.)
 
HuskyNan said:
Not me, unfortunately. I'll be at the out-law's for Christmas. Jarhead will have to take the appropriate photos.

To get the ball rolling, thoughts on the below?

Criteria for students - they need to tell us why we should help them get to the Bowl, in whatever media format they prefer (a post, a video, a song, whatever). Grading is on their passion for UConn football, extra points for creativity and for making us laugh. Deadline is December 17 (?)

I think it should be made clear that the Boneyard will be donating funds to the student to defray their expenses but that we can't guarantee that we'll cover 100% of their costs. There was a misunderstanding last time we did this and I'm hoping to avoid that. I don't want someone booking a nice vacation down in Florida for themselves and their family and expect us to write the check to cover their costs.
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Seconded!
 
I nominate SAMCRO to be a judge. He ran a great Pick-Em this season.
 
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HuskiesFan1014 said:
Looks like this is going to happen with or without you. You don't think some lucky student(s) would be not only willing, but extremely grateful, for the chance to go to a bowl game, never mind in a much warmer climate? G6 opponent? Terrible date?
C'mon, man!
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I guess not....

And to be clear I take no pride in predicting this. I think its awesome the Boneyard does stuff like this. Its sad that we can't even give away a free trip but all the signs were there that this would be the likely outcome.
 
sanchez42885 said:
I guess not....

And to be clear I take no pride in predicting this. I think its awesome the Boneyard does stuff like this. Its sad that we can't even give away a free trip but all the signs were there that this would be the likely outcome.
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Sounds a bit like pride.
 
Jarhead_1775 said:
Tomorrow I will start to advertise outside of the yard for students. I will contact the daily campus and Twitter, etc. If you see a tweet from me, please pass it on.
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Don't you mean retweet? ;)
 
Apparently, game tix are now FREE for all students. Transportation fund, anyone? ...
 
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I kicked in a little bit. Not as much as I'd have liked since you guys generously sent me to the Fiesta Bowl but finances are a bit tight and I'm still trying to figure out if I can get myself there.

I see the tickets are free for students. Hopefully we can figure out a way to put the money towards flights and hotels.
 
So, wait....we didn't get a single student to bite?
 
I should have registered my wife and I for a cooking or basketweaving class. Adios kids...you're on your own this Christmas!
 
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