On Wed, 5 Oct 1994, Sean Pickett wrote:
 
> I seriously doubt it. :-)  Jack was very surprised (and
> gratified) that the administration came up with the money for
> the new weight room.  At the Friends social two weeks ago we
> were given a tour of the new weight room and it was fantastic.
>
> Besides quadrupling the size of the weight room and buying
> workout equipment, and adminstration also installed a new
> ventilation system for the room.  I don't think their is any
> money left for handouts. ;-)
>
> As for the team's uniforms, Friends of BU Hockey helps pay for
> them with the funds that they raise.  The difference between BU
> and many other team is that BU does not change their uniform
> when they replace them.  Therefore it is not obvious when they
> have new uniforms.
 
How do the Friends raise so much money?  Telemarketing to alumni?  Do
they actually have to make a big effort or do they get a lot of donations?
 
Tari Anne
The Ferris Bulldogs need Friends!!