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Attila The Orange
06-28-2008, 01:18 PM
This is non-sports and may get moved, but it is very important!!!

The OSU School of Fire Protection and Safety wants to take advantage of Boone's match pledge and the State's match. We are raising funds for the Dale F. Janes Professorship. Three weeks ago, when I donated $1000, we were only at ~$80K of the required $250 K. Now, we are at $223K. But, the deadline on the State's match is Monday. We need Boone's match to make it $500K, then the State's to make it $1M. That's why I'm posting here - to ask for your help.


This was the first time I'd ever donated to anything (other than Posse) and I can't explain the feeling I got after clicking the "submit" button.

The easiest way to donate is through the link below, which is a secured link and coded to the professorship.

https://www.osuf.org/giveto-CEAT-FPST-prof268860.htm

The Fire Protection and Safety Program has never pushed a fundraising campaign like this since the program was formed in 1936 and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, take $10, $50, $100 or whatever you can, out of your stimulus check and help our program reach its goal.

If you'd rather send a check, please ensure that it is dated prior to June 30th and send it to:

Michael D. Larraņaga, PhD, PE, CIH, CSP
Simplex Professor and Department Head
School of Fire Protection and Safety
Oklahoma State University
499 Cordell South
Stillwater, OK 74078


Thank you very much for helping us reach our goal.

J. Scott Mitchell, PE (OSU Class of 1996) and season ticket holder since '92.

Verb
06-28-2008, 02:59 PM
I'm inclined to leave this post right here. It's an excellent cause, and our fire protection school is one of the best in the nation. And time is of the essence on this one, so if you're inclined to donate, do it fast!

jbug
06-28-2008, 04:57 PM
Hey it is a GREAT cause...but for those interested in other
Colleges/schools at OSU , please give to them SOON before
the match date ends.

Every little bit helps!

Funny how much easier T. Boone has made the Foundations
job isn't it :)

OrangeCat
06-28-2008, 05:53 PM
I admit I'm a huge sucker for "if everyone who reads this would only give $10...." so I hope my little bit will help you make your goal. Good Luck, ATO.

Attila The Orange
06-28-2008, 08:12 PM
Thank you orange cat!!! We'll find out Tuesday whether we made it or not.

Attila The Orange
06-29-2008, 03:36 PM
bump for the cause

Attila The Orange
06-29-2008, 05:03 PM
OHIOPOKE HAS MATCHED MY $1000 DONATION to the Dale F. Janes Professorship!!!!!

Thank you very much Ohiopoke. Anyone else??? Any amount ... every little bit helps. If we don't get to $250K, Boone won't match it. And, if we don't get to $250K by close of business tomorrow, the State won't match it. There's $750K in the balance here. We're at $225K, only $25K to go. It will be sad if we find out Tuesday morning that we only got $249K.

Here is the link:

https://www.osuf.org/giveto-CEAT-FPST-prof268860.htm

Make your donation by close of business Monday, 6/30.

osuno1
06-30-2008, 08:29 AM
My hubby is a fireman and has gotten a lot of training from the fire protection school. I just helped you out. Please let us know if you reach your goal.

jenny

Attila The Orange
06-30-2008, 09:22 PM
WE DID IT!!!

At 4:58 PM today officially, we crossed the $250K mark. This means that Boone will match with $250K and the state will match that with $500K for a fully funded $1M chair named the Dale F. Janes Professorship.

Thank you -- to all who donated.

Attila The Orange
06-30-2008, 09:23 PM
My hubby is a fireman and has gotten a lot of training from the fire protection school. I just helped you out. Please let us know if you reach your goal.

jenny

Thank you so much for your help Jenny!

Verb
06-30-2008, 09:23 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS! I've been waiting all day to hear it. Great job getting the word out, Atilla.

legelegel
06-30-2008, 10:19 PM
Waiting for the good news too.
:food-smiley-004:

I just wondering what our legislature is thinking now. I'm sure they didn't expect OSU to take advantage of these matching funds to this extent.

OrangeCat
06-30-2008, 10:19 PM
Great cause----great news. Yippee!!!!

osupsycho
07-01-2008, 03:12 PM
Waiting for the good news too.
:food-smiley-004:

I just wondering what our legislature is thinking now. I'm sure they didn't expect OSU to take advantage of these matching funds to this extent.

They had actually already decided to make a change because UO took advantage of it so much and that is why the current deadline. They have basically changed the matching to cut the amount in half now...

Attila The Orange
07-02-2008, 09:42 PM
There were 528 donors to the Dale F. Janes Professorship! Well over half of the total donors for the entire university!! Total today: $369.991.66