I just became a VASF Donor

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This weekend, I talked to a friend of mine, whose brother is the head fundraiser for the University of Miami. He told me "All it takes in ONE DOLLAR a year.... and you will give more than most people will ever give back to their university. It is sad that most people don't even bother to give back."

It made me think, and I realized that the degree I received from UT back in 2002, has afforded me a pretty good life. Not only that, but because of the awesome times I had while being a student at UT, my blood will always be ORANGE. I'm a die-hard UT fan, but all the money I've ever spent to attend UT games has gone to scalpers, and not the University.

So today, I donated $100 to join the VASF! :)

Now, I know that's not a lot of money... and I'm sure a lot of you donate A LOT MORE. But every bit counts, right?

My primary goal is not to buy tickets, as I'm a 10 hour drive away, but if they give me the chance to buy them-- I'll probably do it, and try to make it up to 3-4 games.

GO VOLS! :thumbsup:
 
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Welcome to the club. At $100 a year you'll do better buying tickets on the street than getting them through the VASF. If you're not a letterman and this is your first donation, you'll get seats that aren't worth a 10 hour drive.

But if you continue to donate and step up your level, you can quickly move around to a seat location that is pretty good.
 
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UT IE 95 said:
If you're not a letterman and this is your first donation, you'll get seats that aren't worth a 10 hour drive.
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Yeah, that's what I figured... I usually just go up to a couple games a year (Florida, Georgia, or Alabama), and pay the $200 to $300 a pair for good seats.
 
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I am paying $100 to join the young alumni program...

I just wanted to feel morally superior on this forum to people who don't give money back to UT:):):)
 
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congrats...I am not an alum, but I am going to check into making a small donation.
 
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A $100 bucks may not seem like a lot but if that's all you have then I say that is cool and welcome to the club. Ignore the tools who are giving you a hard time.
 
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GoVols said:
rmsmith, your avatar, where did you find that picture? It looks awesome...
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just did a google image search, it was several pages into it.



Eric+Berry+Smiling.jpg


you are more than welcome to it if you want.
just gotta resize it to 150x150.
 
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Example: You can "pledge" a $1,200 donation and pay $100 per month instead of a lump sum.... all while receiving the full benefits of the pledged amount. Heck, most people spend $100 per month on a cell phone!!!
 
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UT4EVER said:
Example: You can "pledge" a $1,200 donation and pay $100 per month instead of a lump sum.... all while receiving the full benefits of the pledged amount. Heck, most people spend $100 per month on a cell phone!!!
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sweet!! didn't know you can do that. now i just gotta get saturday's off..
 
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If I can get a job, I will donate. Doesn't look like I should hold my breath..
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Is it really that hard to find a job? I'm not talking about keeping a high paying job where you once floated along. I'm talking about if you truly spent a week going around town LOOKING for jobs, you couldn't find one?

I realize that it might not pay what you want or be in your field of expertise.

If I lost my job, I would work anywhere to support my family. Home Depot, McDonalds, ANYWHERE.

I've always been curious about people who said they can't find jobs.
 
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Hey guys, I'm back...

Wow, I never thought someone would take my post as a "brag post"... :glare:

It was more of a realization that the thousands of dollars I have spent going to UT games over the past 7 years since I graduated were not going to the University at all-- just into the pockets of the scalpers at the 2-3 games a year I have attended.

I would never BRAG about $100, as I realize it is just a drop in the bucket... It is only a start, and I plan on being a donor for life starting with this year.

My post was also meant as an encouragement to those that don't donate...

GO VOLS!

-Matt
 
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rdl2k9 said:
Is it really that hard to find a job? I'm not talking about keeping a high paying job where you once floated along. I'm talking about if you truly spent a week going around town LOOKING for jobs, you couldn't find one?

I realize that it might not pay what you want or be in your field of expertise.

If I lost my job, I would work anywhere to support my family. Home Depot, McDonalds, ANYWHERE.

I've always been curious about people who said they can't find jobs.
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I just got a job after my company in Myrtle Beach laid off about 45 people. I am now (thankfully) back in Knoxville. But, I understand not being able to find anything. I sent in applications and resumes every day, nothing. Oh, did get an offer from Jiffy Lube for less than I was making on my unemployment.
Anyway, my main point being that employers can be a LOT more selective now that there are so many people out of work. Career field changes just are very likely.

Go vols!!
 
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This is the year to become a donor. The people that are hurting because of the economy aren't the ones who donate $100,000, it's the ones that donate $1,000. Thus, the $1,000 donations will go down. I would say that you could find some good seats if you can afford to.
 
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