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Post by aztecdan8 on Apr 5, 2024 5:08:34 GMT -8
An easy, no brainer to donate to our amazing, special, classy basketball program. Made even easier as I stopped donating to the university, and that will remain the case as long as ADLT is President and beyond if the next President is similar. Also pulled my planned donation upon demise from my estate planning as well. Excellent for MESA and our basketball program! Not so much for the University. Yeah, it’s a shame. I have loved and appreciated this university so much. I started donating pretty soon after graduation since I wanted to give back. Our President very quickly proved she doesn’t care about the alumni, our wishes, open dialogue. She’s more concerned with using her beliefs to unilaterally do whatever she wants. It’s gotten to be so much more than losing or keeping the Aztec Warrior… it’s the principle … and she has none. She’s an interloper that will NEVER be an Aztec For Life as far as I am concerned. You watch how Dutcher, and Coach Fisher before him have comported themselves and produced incredible - and thrilling- and classy results. Then you look at her, no comparison. |
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Post by sdsu2000 on Apr 5, 2024 6:34:46 GMT -8
Hopefully we can get this over 10,000 by lunch today. That shouldn’t be hard since someone donated 5,000.
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Post by TPAztec on Apr 5, 2024 10:28:48 GMT -8
Bump this. Gotta help our Basketball team go up. Can't do it myself due to some personal factors, but PLEASE help.
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Post by azson on Apr 5, 2024 10:58:15 GMT -8
Excellent for MESA and our basketball program! Not so much for the University. Yeah, it’s a shame. I have loved and appreciated this university so much. I started donating pretty soon after graduation since I wanted to give back. Our President very quickly proved she doesn’t care about the alumni, our wishes, open dialogue. She’s more concerned with using her beliefs to unilaterally do whatever she wants. It’s gotten to be so much more than losing or keeping the Aztec Warrior… it’s the principle … and she has none. She’s an interloper that will NEVER be an Aztec For Life as far as I am concerned. You watch how Dutcher, and Coach Fisher before him have comported themselves and produced incredible - and thrilling- and classy results. Then you look at her, no comparison. What else? As far as I can tell the outrage is all about the butthurtness over the mascot and nothing more. |
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Post by missiontrails on Apr 5, 2024 11:05:29 GMT -8
Yeah, it’s a shame. I have loved and appreciated this university so much. I started donating pretty soon after graduation since I wanted to give back. Our President very quickly proved she doesn’t care about the alumni, our wishes, open dialogue. She’s more concerned with using her beliefs to unilaterally do whatever she wants. It’s gotten to be so much more than losing or keeping the Aztec Warrior… it’s the principle … and she has none. She’s an interloper that will NEVER be an Aztec For Life as far as I am concerned. You watch how Dutcher, and Coach Fisher before him have comported themselves and produced incredible - and thrilling- and classy results. Then you look at her, no comparison. What else? As far as I can tell the outrage is all about the butthurtness over the mascot and nothing more. Single topic outrage is all the rage these days. Besides, what SDSU prez in the last few decades has fully backed the Aztec Warrior? It's a game no president can win. |
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Post by azson on Apr 5, 2024 11:07:46 GMT -8
I think up-front full disclosure on what you're getting with your donation can also help boost MESA enrollment. For example, if you're an interested first-timer going to the website store this is what you see:
MESA store access to MESA Members or Donors Only. Once you join or donate, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to access which will include your redemption voucher based on your Membership or Donation Level.
Some folks like to know exactly the perks they get before donating. For example, the recent $75 Blender sunglasses deal was very well publicized and you knew exactly what you were getting for your $$$. Yes, I know that we should all be willing to donate, regardless of the "perks," but human nature is human nature.
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Post by missiontrails on Apr 5, 2024 11:16:54 GMT -8
I haven't been in to Aztec Shops in ages, but are they allowed to sell NIL merchandise? e.g. Butler's buzzer beater poster, LeDee t-shirts, hats, etc. That would be an ideal money making spot.
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Post by dirtball on Apr 5, 2024 11:19:34 GMT -8
Should have its own thread so everyone sees it. This title doesn't do justice. We need to mention the 300K match.
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Post by aztec1 on Apr 5, 2024 14:02:39 GMT -8
I think up-front full disclosure on what you're getting with your donation can also help boost MESA enrollment. For example, if you're an interested first-timer going to the website store this is what you see: MESA store access to MESA Members or Donors Only. Once you join or donate, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to access which will include your redemption voucher based on your Membership or Donation Level.Some folks like to know exactly the perks they get before donating. For example, the recent $75 Blender sunglasses deal was very well publicized and you knew exactly what you were getting for your $$$. Yes, I know that we should all be willing to donate, regardless of the "perks," but human nature is human nature. If you click on the store you are able to view the items available without being a member. T Shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts and Hats…Send me a DM if you are not able to. |
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Post by azson on Apr 5, 2024 14:31:48 GMT -8
I think up-front full disclosure on what you're getting with your donation can also help boost MESA enrollment. For example, if you're an interested first-timer going to the website store this is what you see: MESA store access to MESA Members or Donors Only. Once you join or donate, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to access which will include your redemption voucher based on your Membership or Donation Level.Some folks like to know exactly the perks they get before donating. For example, the recent $75 Blender sunglasses deal was very well publicized and you knew exactly what you were getting for your $$$. Yes, I know that we should all be willing to donate, regardless of the "perks," but human nature is human nature. If you click on the store you are able to view the items available without being a member. T Shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts and Hats…Send me a DM if you are not able to. Yes, you can view them, but my point is that there should be full disclosure up front on how much/what tiers will get you. I could see the message above being a turn-off to some folks. |
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Post by sdsu2000 on Apr 5, 2024 16:31:50 GMT -8
Finally over $10,000. Next milestone for me is when we hit $25,000.
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Post by CbLsD on Apr 5, 2024 16:52:46 GMT -8
Finally over $10,000. Next milestone for me is when we hit $25,000. What are you guys referring to being over 10K? I’m a Mesa donator but is there a special push right now? |
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Post by sdsu2000 on Apr 5, 2024 17:30:08 GMT -8
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Post by aztecking on Apr 5, 2024 17:41:56 GMT -8
Wish the school would come out and promote this matching to some extent. There are hardly any rules with NIL anymore. The school cannot donate but they could certainly let all our alumni know about it.
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Post by bschmurda on Apr 5, 2024 19:09:37 GMT -8
This probably deserves it own thread to be honest |
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Post by aztec1 on Apr 6, 2024 22:56:35 GMT -8
If you click on the store you are able to view the items available without being a member. T Shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts and Hats…Send me a DM if you are not able to. Yes, you can view them, but my point is that there should be full disclosure up front on how much/what tiers will get you. I could see the message above being a turn-off to some folks. Each Tier shows the amount you will receive a voucher for. Ie, MESA Red level gets you a $70 voucher. |
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Post by azson on Apr 8, 2024 9:48:34 GMT -8
Yes, you can view them, but my point is that there should be full disclosure up front on how much/what tiers will get you. I could see the message above being a turn-off to some folks. Each Tier shows the amount you will receive a voucher for. Ie, MESA Red level gets you a $70 voucher. But you have to join first to see that info, correct? As far as I can tell, when a non member goes to the store (or anywhere on the site) that information is not available. |
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Post by standiego on Apr 8, 2024 10:07:33 GMT -8
are the radio stations or TV allowed to make announcements about the $300,000 match or even SDSU with emails
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Post by docmm on Apr 8, 2024 10:15:19 GMT -8
are the radio stations or TV allowed to make announcements about the $300,000 match or even SDSU with emails Good point but as we’ve seen many, MANY times, the marketing arm of SDSU athletics is sorely lacking any big ideas in just about every area. |
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Post by montezumaduck on Apr 8, 2024 11:03:41 GMT -8
are the radio stations or TV allowed to make announcements about the $300,000 match or even SDSU with emails I just tweeted at Jon Schaeffer to see if he'll mention it on his radio show. He did a great interview with Jeff Smith earlier, so hopefully he does. |
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