The Johnny Orr Project

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Originally Posted by mplscyclone

I'm in only if there will be a real effort to do something. I don't want to join a group, think my job is then done, and then ***** that nothing happened.

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I'm not going to drop it until we at least get a proposal with some backing to the administration and get a yes or no answer. I'm honestly not sure about the best way to go about it, and that's something I would like to discuss as well. Email campaign? Perhaps setting up donations through an ISU organization that's already involved in such things? I don't know exactly, which is why I need everyone's input.

I just created a facebook group called The Johnny Orr Project, and everyone is, of course, invited to join. Anyone with knowledge of website creation gets a really cool title and becomes an officer of the project!

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Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I just created a facebook group called The Johnny Orr Project, and everyone is, of course, invited to join. Anyone with knowledge of website creation gets a really cool title and becomes an officer of the project!

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I know how depending on what you want done...

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Originally Posted by IcSyU

I know how depending on what you want done...

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I haven't got that far in my thinking just yet:confused:

I'm just trying to come up with ways that I can promote this as much as possible, and thought a website might help that, as well as creating the possibility for enabling donations to pay for whatever we come up with. I think teaming with an existing ISU foundation may be easier, safer and more effective for that aspect of it though.

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Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I haven't got that far in my thinking just yet:confused:

I'm just trying to come up with ways that I can promote this as much as possible, and thought a website might help that, as well as creating the possibility for enabling donations to pay for whatever we come up with. I think teaming with an existing ISU foundation may be easier, safer and more effective for that aspect of it though.

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Probably true.

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Originally Posted by mplscyclone

I'm in only if there will be a real effort to do something. I don't want to join a group, think my job is then done, and then ***** that nothing happened.

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So you don't want to repeat your normal men's basketball performance? :wink:


Just kidding. Sort of.......:wink:

We should have a get-together meeting for this once there are a handful of ideas to pursue, and some information to work with.

I have nothing to add at this point, except that whenever I see this thread title, I think it sounds like an awesome band name.

"Now introducing...The Johnny Orr Project!!!!" *raucous applause*

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Originally Posted by isucyfan

I have nothing to add at this point, except that whenever I see this thread title, I think it sounds like an awesome band name.

"Now introducing...The Johnny Orr Project!!!!" *raucous applause*

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Allen Parsons guest starring?

Funding is always a big issue. Raising money as suggested through an already existing organization would be the preferred way to go. A concrete goal for the project will raise money. A nebulous idea to do something without specifics will not grab peoples attention or inspire them to do something. Maybe several ideas should be put forth and then take a poll on the website.

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Originally Posted by IcSyU

Allen Parsons guest starring?

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Come on, now. Get Sirius.

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Originally Posted by CycloneErik

We should have a get-together meeting for this once there are a handful of ideas to pursue, and some information to work with.

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I definitely agree.

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Originally Posted by cjclone

Funding is always a big issue. Raising money as suggested through an already existing organization would be the preferred way to go. A concrete goal for the project will raise money. A nebulous idea to do something without specifics will not grab peoples attention or inspire them to do something. Maybe several ideas should be put forth and then take a poll on the website.

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I agree. Perhaps as our ideas develop, we should do a poll. From numerous threads on the topic, so far I see:

1. Statue in front of Hilton

2. Street named in his honor

3. Court named in his honor

4. Facility named in his honor

I think 3 and 4, in reality, may be cost prohibitive if you weigh the comparative revenue that could be generated by the university in selling these rights. I think it would take a lot of money, not to mention a massive wave of public sentiment to pull those off.

As far as fund raising, a partnership with an existing ISU foundation for this purpose would be the way to go for donations, and any suggestions and/or contacts for those would be appreciated.

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Originally Posted by CycloneErik

Come on, now. Get Sirius.

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I am "Sirius". Although is it really guest starring when they're "the eye in the sky looking at youuuuuuuuu"

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Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I definitely agree.



I agree. Perhaps as our ideas develop, we should do a poll. From numerous threads on the topic, so far I see:

1. Statue in front of Hilton

2. Street named in his honor

3. Court named in his honor

4. Facility named in his honor

I think 3 and 4, in reality, may be cost prohibitive if you weigh the comparative revenue that could be generated by the university in selling these rights. I think it would take a lot of money, not to mention a massive wave of public sentiment to pull those off.

As far as fund raising, a partnership with an existing ISU foundation for this purpose would be the way to go for donations, and any suggestions and/or contacts for those would be appreciated.

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I disagree about three being cost prohibitive. There's space on the floor not being sold that could be used easily, still leaving plenty of space for the Johnny logo:yes:

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Originally Posted by CycloneErik

So you don't want to repeat your normal men's basketball performance? :wink:


Just kidding. Sort of.......:wink:

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Apparently the battle continues....