Had joined FT just 6 months before this event. Although had lurked for a couple prior years.

Join a random team and actually doubled my EQMs from 55K to 102K. No mileage or EQM running. But Double EQM bonus and credit card spend bonus -- all learned from FT.
A lass, no great prize, but first time 1K (light).

It was certainty a different era. And in the meantime, I learned so much about " how to optimize the use of miles, points and status for the enhancement of your travel experiences." It was and still is " It is an extraordinary resource for the frequent traveler."