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Date: | Fri, 20 Jun 1997 15:15:31 -0700 |
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Wayne T. Smith wrote:
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> As you season ticket holders know, the invoices for this coming season
> have arrived (and are due back by July 15th).
>
> Since we're among friends, I'd like to comment on this invoice ...
>
> * There is no accompanying cover letter. I prefer to be at least
> thanked for my support.
>
> * Per ticket price has been reduced to $198 this season. I haven't
> calculated the per game price, but it is significantly more than
> ticket face value (again).
>
> * No tentative schedule has been included, so if you wanted to
> figure out how many home games or how many home games you might be
> able to attend ... tough luck.
>
> * Though the address is printed in mixed case, the rest of the form
> is printed in ALL UPPER CASE. Go figure.
>
> * A note near the top of the form says "Thank you for your ticket
> order. Please find enclosed your credit card slip and tickets as
> requested." This was on an invoice on which "they" expect payment.
>
> * A note near the bottom of the form says "RETAIN YELLOW COPY AND
> RETURN WHITE WITH YOUR PAYMENT." Printed on the white copy is
> "CUSTOMER COPY" and on the yellow is "OFFICE COPY". Go figure
> again.
>
> * The form tells you to make your check out to U Maine with no
> mention that credit card or payroll deduction may be used.
>
> * There is no return envelope. The form has one address on it and
> the envelope in which it arrived has another ... in a different
> building.
>
> * In previous seasons, we were offered a media guide (for additional
> cost). No such offer this time.
>
> * In previous seasons, we were offered packages for other sports.
> No mention that other sports might be played at U Maine. On the
> other hand, the sport is identified as "MENS ICE HOCKEY".
> Ignoring the grammar, is this an implication there will be women's
> ice hockey at the varsity level?
>
> * No mention of the hockey alumni weekend.
>
> * The AD's letter that proceeded this invoice by a few weeks implied
> good news and new and exciting items in this mailing. Maybe I
> should be happy that the band won't be in my seat next season ...
> maybe I should actually use my tickets next season instead of
> "working the games".
>
> All in all, it appears that if Maine NCAA Compliance has been upgraded
> to an expected and acceptable level, other areas of the Athletic
> Department may have a ways to go.
>
> Pet peeve: If they print an "L" on every lower level ticket again this
> year, I think I'll scream (*section* L gets real full of infrequent
> attendees because of this!).
>
> Bring on the season! ... or rather alumni weekend ...
>
> cheers,
> wayne
>
> Wayne Smith -- [log in to unmask] -- Old Town Landing
Hi Wayne,
Do you know the dates of the alumni weekend, I have called the hockey
office and left several messages without a response. Any help would be
appreciated.
Thanks
Jeff Courtney
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