Gates to the Swamp ( SwampGate Project )

[JMV JustMyView]

Sounds like somebody maybe putting money into their back pocket?

[shof]

Sounds like somebody maybe putting money into their back pocket?

While I'm not in a position to know, I would think not. I had heard that costs had gone up significantly since the project began; however I also thought I'd heard that the difference was being made up through other sources. Would like to know the real answer. :confused:

Daddy Cajun -- this was one of your big pushes. What's the scoop?

Shof

[DaddyCajun]

Well don't expect to see the swamp gates any time soon the price has quadrupled, and we only raised a fourth of the current cost. I don't know how we afforded the brick parking entrances.

Your right the prices have gone up 3-4 times the original projected price. The parking entrances were built by a construction company that did the work in trade for a few years of Louisiana Classic Member Status and its benefits.


DaddyCajun

[DaddyCajun]

I am considering hosting a meeting for those of us that would be willing to make the Swamp Gate Project happen and raise funds for recruiting.


SwampGate could be built by someone who has a construction company that would trade their expenses for Louisiana Classic membership with all the trimmings. That company should get 2-3years of Louisiana Classic membership/tickets/advertising for their cost and labors!!

If anyone has a construction company or knows someone who might be interested please have them call Gerald Hebert @ 337-962-0296 or 337-482--0927!

If U would like to attend this meeting please post on this thread or IM me through RaginPagin and post a time and date that would be convient for you. I will look at the data and choose a time, date and place that is most convient for the Majority!


DaddyCajun

[CajunRebel]

Have they considered using aluminum instead of iron? Much cheaper and it looks the same.

[DestinCajun]

"I basically agree with you here. I donated to the Swamp Gate and would like to see that project finished. I've got no problem donating a similar amount to further help recruiting as well."
SHOF.

I agree. It's like eating your seed corn to survive. Are we at that stage yet?

[headragincajun]

DaddyCajun:
Good idea. Hope people will get behind this project. We need all the help we can get right now. I was out this weekend recruiting. I ran into New Orleans, Northwestern State, Southeastern La., and LA. Tech (ALL OUT RECRUITING). I got to talk to most of them about the situation ACT 16 has put everybody in. I can tell you this, they all said the same thing over and over. They (their administration) was not going to let their programs suffer (because of lack of recruiting). Our administration is trying to do the best they can do with a bad situation. We need to find immediate help so we can all finish up our recruiting. GO CAJUNS.
Headragincajun1

[Hardcore]

I will attend....just say when.

[DaddyCajun]

DaddyCajun:
Good idea. Hope people will get behind this project. We need all the help we can get right now. I was out this weekend recruiting. I ran into New Orleans, Northwestern State, Southeastern La., and LA. Tech (ALL OUT RECRUITING). I got to talk to most of them about the situation ACT 16 has put everybody in. I can tell you this, they all said the same thing over and over. They (their administration) was not going to let their programs suffer (because of lack of recruiting). Our administration is trying to do the best they can do with a bad situation. We need to find immediate help so we can all finish up our recruiting. GO CAJUNS.
Headragincajun1

Good to hear from you Coach, we(cajun fans) will make this happen. I have a few banker friends contacting individuals to come to a meeting. The T-Shirt idea by Turbine is a great start, but I want to see about something that would be more permenant, like a Center Court Club for the Lady Cajuns. Call me you have my number!

DaddyCajun

[DaddyCajun]

The gates into the football field "SwampGates" will be made out of the same material as the ones at the Tennis Courts, Baseball and Softball fields. Eventually the whole complex could be done, but at this time the monies is needed more elsewhere!!


DaddyCajun!