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Post by August Skopik on Jun 19, 2006 22:50:03 GMT -6
I would like to thank Cathy Dean and the Houston Sports Authority for the free Astros suite tickets we enjoyed recently for volunteering at the NCAA championships. Each person that volunteered received two free tickets for each day they worked. I saw Rod Fleming there with his family.
The HSA provided food/drink/snacks, and we were in an air-conditioned suite and then walked out with two rows of seating. We were able to walk back in forth, and watch the many large screen TVs to catch the replays. The suites were directly in centerfield next to the Coca-Cola suite, and we were able to cheer for the people who were able to move the numbers around and help direct them because we were about 30 feet away.
I hope that every fencer will be able to volunteer for any HSA event in the future if needed. I would not be able to afford $625 worth of Astros tickets normally for my family, and I certainly have been spoiled by the HSA reception. Thanks, Cathy and everyone at HSA/NCAA.
Please let us know when these needs come up in the future.
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Post by kd5mdk on Jun 20, 2006 0:05:10 GMT -6
That sounds great. I fear I'll probably be working any National tournaments in Houston for the forseeable future, but knowing the kind of rewards the HSA offers may well draw in volunteers from my club. Maybe they'll even share a ticket with me.
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Post by schlager7 on Jun 20, 2006 6:22:42 GMT -6
Let me second Augie in thanking Cathy Dean and HC-HSA for their largesse. It was a very nice gesture... especially since I'd happily do it for nothing to see the fencing talent I've seen at the NCAAs!!!
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Post by nemo on Jun 21, 2006 9:25:21 GMT -6
I would like to thank Cathy Dean and the Houston Sports Authority for the free Astros suite tickets we enjoyed recently for volunteering at the NCAA championships. Each person that volunteered received two free tickets for each day they worked. I saw Rod Fleming there with his family. Sweet! When did THAT deal get cut?
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Post by kd5mdk on Jun 21, 2006 10:35:19 GMT -6
NCAAs. I remember it being posted on here. I don't think it applied to the Houston NAC, but it might have.
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Post by Prudence on Jun 21, 2006 19:49:38 GMT -6
Cool, I bet the kids loved that. I love getting free tickets too, especially baseball since it's like the 2nd greatest sport ever!.. golf and basketball are right behind and we all know the numero uno sport.
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Post by schlager7 on Jun 21, 2006 20:54:16 GMT -6
I'll be honest, my first pair went to two of Nicole's co-workers who have been real good guys, hard workers with the skills and enthusiasm to back it up.
My youngest brother and his son are using my next pair. It will be my nephew's first time to go to a baseball game, something every young boy should do with his dad (I treasure my own memories.).
My final pair I may use myself, or use as a bribe for a sabre referee or two for the Franks Memorial if we can nail down a venue!
Truth be told, I like baseball well enough, but many others enjoy it more. I like passing them off to people who would never have a chance at tickets like that and get really excited. When you make someone's day like that, the game itself pales.
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Post by Prudence on Jun 21, 2006 21:47:06 GMT -6
I agree.. giving away stuff you have in abundance is so wonderful. I've never really had "stuff" to give away though, but what I did have was time. I guess this is why I volunteered so much when I was in high school. I could have been paid for the things I did and never had to beg my poor parents for money for tournaments, etc., but making a persons day (especially children) is more rewarding to me. And I can relate about the father-son baseball thing. My brother and I both just loved spending time with our father at games. So what if the seats were far away and cheap - being there with him was all that mattered. I really miss being able to do that with him. My dad has always been a bit of a workaholic and I'm currently one in training plus living in another city sometimes makes it harder to do things together too. Enjoy it while you still can.
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