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Date Posted: 14:22:49 02/14/05 Mon
Author: Tom Huckaby
Subject: Re: New To Bronco Hoops
In reply to: Ross Nelson 's message, "Re: New To Bronco Hoops" on 14:01:02 02/14/05 Mon

Ross:

I will agree whole-heartedly that student support is MUCH better than last year, and the year before that, and the year before that. It was pretty abysmal say 5 years ago and oh yes, it is much much much better this year.

And I don't know really what can be done to change it - you guys are doing the best you can.

You do make a good point though re donations, though you have the subtlety of a mallet to the head (I am smiling and just giving you a hard time as I type this). We CAN direct our donations... and I will ask to see if it can be as specific as to be made to go to the Ruffriders. I'd sure as hell support you guys before I'd support the Athletic Department or Hoops Program in general.

In any case, keep up the good work and yes, GO BRONCOS. As much as I do like to bitterly complain and start Dump Davey campaigns, I do bleed for the school.

BTW, the theory us old men came up with is that in our day, all we had to do extracurricularly was drink and watch hoops. The campus is dry enough now such that the former goes out the window, or at least is much more difficult, no? You don't have to answer that here in public. But also, most of us had no TVs, not to mention computers, X-box's, etc. It was either study, drink or watch hoops and we tended to combine the last two, and do the first only when necessary. Thus the great attendance at hoops games.

TH

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[> [> [> [> Ruff Riders Donation Letter -- Ross Nelson, 15:26:17 02/14/05 Mon

Here is our Ruff Rider Donation Letter along w/ the address if you wish to donate.

Santa Clara Univsersity Ruff Riders
500 El Camino Real
Benson 1
Santa Clara, CA 95053

Re: Ruff Rider Fundraising
February 14, 2005

Dear Fellow Bronco Fans,

We, Ross Nelson and Mike Zozos, would like to formally introduce ourselves as the co-presidents of the Santa Clara University Ruff Riders. Ruff Riders is Santa Clara�s official student booster club and maintains a membership of more than 2300 active members. It is the largest student organization on campus. For a one time fee of $45, each student receives a t-shirt, free admission and preferred seating to all Santa Clara home athletic events through their four-year academic career.
Ruff Riders operates as a subsidiary of the athletic department. Although each member pays $45 to join the club, the Santa Clara University Athletic department uses this membership money to pay for t-shirts and admission to the athletic events. Ruff Riders sole source of funding is a $50 per quarter budget provided by the Associated Student Senate. We are in the unfortunate situation of having a club that is unable to provide benefits to all of its members.
As Ruff Rider co-presidents, we are trying to rekindle Bronco spirit. The club would like to be able to offer more events that encourage school spirit such as bus trips to away games, tailgate barbeques, pizza nights at local restaurants, and game time giveaways. However, we can not sponsor these types of events on a budget of only $150 per year.
The Santa Clara University Ruff Riders is asking for your support. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. As a registered student organization on Santa Clara�s campus, we can make your donation tax-deductible. You can make checks payable to �Ruff Riders� to the above address. Please help us reach our potential as an organization just like the infamous Kennel Club has done at Gonzaga University. We strongly believe in our ability to rally the Santa Clara students and create the same exciting atmosphere as seen during the days of the Rodents or the days of Steve Nash.
If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to contact us. Thank you in advance for your support and as always�GO BRONCOS!!!

Sincerely,

Ross Nelson Mike Zozos
President, Club Operations President, Athletics Operations
SCU Ruff Riders �04-�05 SCU Ruff Riders �04-�05
rsnelson@scu.edu mzozos@scu.edu
858.442.6834 805.570.6746

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Ruff Riders Donation Letter -- Tom Huckaby, 06:31:52 02/15/05 Tue

Very cool, Ross. And I kinda respect the complete lack of subtlety.

I'm gonna think about this a bit though. I am on a self-imposed donation embargo, due to my disgust with the hoops program. I was saving a big donation for the day they announce Davey's retirement.

BUT.. yours is a good cause.

Keep up the good work. Bring it in force this weekend.

TH

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