Paint the Town Blue and Gold Campaign

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:47 am

Since I am not in Bozeman right now, Iam going online and finding as many businesses with websites or email and writing them telling them to support the Bobcats and welcome Furman

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:47 am

Hey Wiers, thanks for the email

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:06 pm

Getting pretty good responses from businesses I am emailing

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:12 pm

rtb wrote:Rumor is someone is working on getting a police or fire escort for Furman's busses up to the game, XL Country is doing everything they can to get the word of "Gold Rush" spread around, and I am hoping every business with a marquee on 19th, 7th, and Main have their signs changed to Welcome Furman and to cheer on the Cats. If you know anyone with a business marquee spread the word.

Well, I've been dealing on this today via phone. Here's what I know so far:

1) From airport to motel - I would like to thank Lt. Robinson for taking the time to visit with me even though I am not officially linked to MSU. She has been willing to listen to me and has been honest as to the hurdles that need to be accomplished in order for this to happen. As of about ten minutes ago, I have given her the landing time for Furman's team and fans. At first she thought they would be able to have a car out at the airport that could do this. When I called with the arrival, she mentioned to me that she needs to visit with the sheriff and/or the undersheriff to make sure that there isn't a safety concern for the citizens of Gallatin County. She mentioned that in her 17/18 years of service with the department, this has never been done! So, she wants to make sure it's not going to cause an uproar. I think this is good thinking on her part to cover her bases before proceeding. If this goes through all right, there should be a car out there tomorrow morning to escort them into town (providing there are not any emergencies taking place at the time).

2) From motel to airport tomorrow - I also spoke with a gal at the university who is in charge of Saturday's game activities (for the life of me I can't remember her name and I didn't write it down). She is taking care of this part through the University police and should be done.

So, again, thank you to Lt. Robinson from the sheriff's department, the lady at MSU for her help, and Dan Davies at MSU for giving me Furman's arrival timeline.

Post by **SonomaCat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:15 pm

You guys absolutely rock! I am so impressed with everybody who is going above and beyond to make this a special event for everybody!

torrybruce · Post by **torrybruce** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:25 pm

I just spoke with MSU PD and they said things appear to be in order for an escort from hotel to field on Saturday, they just have to clear a few hurdles, but all is looking well!

urcrackinmeup · Post by **urcrackinmeup** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:28 pm

Great work you guys!!

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:30 pm

torrybruce wrote:I just spoke with MSU PD and they said things appear to be in order for an escort from hotel to field on Saturday, they just have to clear a few hurdles, but all is looking well!

Did you say you're running an escort service?????

Cat Gal · Post by **Cat Gal** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:32 pm

Excellent!! Now we can be impressive like McNeese State. Thanks for running with the ball on this one.

STREETCAT · Post by **STREETCAT** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:48 pm

any new on businesses painting their windows or hanging banners??

Post by **rtb** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:03 pm

Great work folks! We should start a company...BobcatNation Marketing!!

On a side note, not a lot of marquees on main street have anything up. If anyone knows the owners of McDonald's, Wendy's, the Roundhouse, etc. please give them a call. I know most of the fast food employees will be upset we aren't supporting their school UM(I know smack is that way.).

Let's paint this town Blue and Gold!

Everyone have a great Thanksgiving and I will see you on Saturday!

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:09 pm

STREETCAT wrote:any new on businesses painting their windows or hanging banners??

Man, I should have asked them to paint their windows! I will when I email the rest of the people.
Leaf and Bean said yes, and thanks for the email
A car company which will go unnamed at this point wanted to know if I wanted to buy a car.

Really, guys!

fredito · Post by **fredito** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:22 pm

bobcatmaniac wrote:
STREETCAT wrote:any new on businesses painting their windows or hanging banners??
Man, I should have asked them to paint their windows! I will when I email the rest of the people.
Leaf and Bean said yes, and thanks for the email
A car company which will go unnamed at this point wanted to know if I wanted to buy a car. Really, guys!

is the car at least blue and gold??

Post by **SonomaCat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:24 pm

bobcatmaniac wrote:
STREETCAT wrote:any new on businesses painting their windows or hanging banners??
Man, I should have asked them to paint their windows! I will when I email the rest of the people.
Leaf and Bean said yes, and thanks for the email
A car company which will go unnamed at this point wanted to know if I wanted to buy a car. Really, guys!

Well, it never hurts to ask ... that's what they get paid to do.

As long as they blue and gold up their place, it's all good.

CATKIDD · Post by **CATKIDD** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:35 pm

Just drove by Bozeman Audi, very nice looking with all the cat logos and helmets in the show room displays.

torrybruce · Post by **torrybruce** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:59 pm

HelenaCat95 wrote:
torrybruce wrote:I just spoke with MSU PD and they said things appear to be in order for an escort from hotel to field on Saturday, they just have to clear a few hurdles, but all is looking well!
Did you say you're running an escort service?????

Nope...University Police is...what a bargain!

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:51 pm

I got the call about 4:00 with the final decision from the sheriff's office. Due to a shortage of personnel, they are unable to provide escort for this event.

But, I guess at least we accomplished half of the goal.

Great job all involved with this.

CatFanatic · Post by **CatFanatic** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:03 pm

barechestcat wrote:I got the call about 4:00 with the final decision from the sheriff's office. Due to a shortage of personnel, they are unable to provide escort for this event.

But, I guess at least we accomplished half of the goal.

Great job all involved with this.

Would the Highway Patrol be an option to escort them from the airport?

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:43 pm

Yes, that's what I was told. Does anyone know someone there? I don't or I'd call.

bobcatbob · Post by **bobcatbob** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:02 pm

They escort Bobby Hauck. This seems more relevant!