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Adare
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Date Posted: 12:50:18 02/03/04 Tue
In reply to:
Buffy
's message, "Re: request for advice...." on 12:33:12 02/03/04 Tue
Thanks, Buffy and Psychobunny. The more I think about it, the reprecussions from this going badly seem to outweigh the potential gain. When I re-read my post, even I wanted to tell myself "Don't do it!" ;o)
"and took it upon herself to call the player, supposedly for charity related reasons."
That statement alone speaks volumes. Whether my intentions are good or not, I wouldn't be getting the benefit of the doubt if the player should be offended by such personal contact. Quite honestly, it IS one of my all time favorite players, so getting him involved isn't 100% altruistic, just maybe 95%! (Don't get the wrong idea, this guy is married with kids my age. Not interested in meeting him in THAT way.)
As per Buffy's suggestion (thank you!) I emailed the Community Relations department and asked what the protocol is for getting former players involved or booked for appearances. I think the stress of having the community relations department possibly blow me off is better than the stress of being served with a restraining order. LOL I will let you know how it works out.
Thanks again for the quick and logical advice!
:o)
>>We ran into a similar situation here. I maintain a
>>website for a local nonprofit that does a lot of
>>events with the Coyotes. Someone had obtained one of
>>the players most involved with the charity's home
>>phone number, and took it upon herself to call the
>>player, supposedly for charity related reasons. But it
>>put everyone in a bad position because of the
>>misconceptions that occurred.
>>
>>Later, someone obtained this same player's email
>>address from a list used by the charity and emailed
>>him privately. Another big broohaha.
>>
>>Please be very careful. There are surely other ways to
>>contact this player to ask for his support without
>>causing any questions that might damage the reputation
>>of the non profit that you are working with. Their
>>position in this will be the most important.
>>
>>Just my two cents worth.
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>Adare,
>Im sure that there is a way to contact him through the
>NHLPA or his former NHL team. Firstly, you can call
>his former team, get in contact with the media
>relations director, or community relations director,
>and tell him about the charity and if there is any way
>he can get the information forwarded to this former
>player. Most former players become alumnai of the team
>which they made a significant staple in... Most are
>still very much involved with appearances and
>charitable causes. They are also still part of the
>NHLPA.
>
>I would want to avoid any controversy, despite the
>fact that youre trying to do some good. Youre
>reputation and the reputation of the organization you
>represent could be at stake. Id play it safe and go
>through the team.
>
>Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
>
>Buffy
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