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Post by millratsgm on Aug 6, 2010 7:49:40 GMT -5
To Don and all of the loyal Frost Heave supporters:
Our congratulations from the Saint John Mill Rats (formerly Manchester Millrats) on keeping the Frost Heaves alive and well.
The fact that a group of fans of a franchise that was in the processing of shutting down could reach out and garner this kind of support is staggering, impressive and amazing! I know one of Alex's original dreams was to have the Frost Heaves be a community driven organization, and it may not have gotten there the way he envisioned, but you guys did it and are to be highly commended for your passion, spirit and ingenuity.
We look forward to rekindling our rivalry albeit from a new location now in Saint John, New Brunswick. We can't wait to host your players, coaches, and the fan-van bunch in our new "digs".
Again, our congratulations!
Ian McCarthy President and General Manager Saint John Mill Rats
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Post by blacksmith on Aug 9, 2010 9:35:58 GMT -5
Congratulations Don! You have done an outstanding of community organization. I can imagine how much work you have put in so far. Have you left your day job?
Best Wishes, Blacksmith
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Post by heavesrock on Aug 9, 2010 11:12:05 GMT -5
Congrats to all involved in keeping the Frost Heaves going, but I can't help but wonder if the team will again struggle to break even this year. We've gathered money to play, but will it be deja-vu next summer if the team fails to turn a profit this season?
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Post by dogriver on Aug 13, 2010 15:30:20 GMT -5
Thanks for noting our early success, but we still have a huge mountain to climb. We have several months during which our expenses will be lower to continue to raise cash. We continue to offer our starting line-up programs - you can get details from an earlier post, and hope all of our fans who waited to see if we'd make it to August 1 will now come forward and buy in. We continue to sell sponsorships and create partnerships with local business, and even though most of last year's sponsors have decided to move on, we're creating new partnerships every week.
So.....what can you do to help? Buy a starting line-up now!
See ya in the stands - GO Heaves, Inc. - Professional Basketball in Our Backyard
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Post by dogriver on Aug 22, 2010 17:48:39 GMT -5
Calling All Frost Heaves Fans - Come to a fan Huddle-Up session on Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 7 pm at Alumni Hall next to the Aud. We'll bring up to date on recent happenings and look to you for ideas to help make this year our best ever.
Even though we had a successful month of fundraising in July, we've set a new goal of raising another $150,000 by November 1. Starting Line-Ups are still available and we are constantly talking to potential new business partners.
Stay tuned for an important announcement later this week, too!!!!
Go Heaves - Professional Basketball in Our Backyard
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Post by dogriver on Sept 16, 2010 7:10:17 GMT -5
Upcoming Frost Heaves fans meeting on Thursday, September 23 from 6 to 7 pm at Alumni Hall, next to the Aud. Come meet with team management to share your ideas about game day events, merchandising, promotions, plus many other topics.
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