Odd Invitation from Continental?
May 21, 2005 | 11:24 am
#1
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Location: Austin, TX
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Odd Invitation from Continental?
I got home yesterday to find this in my mailbox. It was addressed to me....looked like a possible wedding/shower invite, full postage (so not junk mail).
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First, let me say I'm not a "supporter" of the arts - so I've never given money to Broadway in Austin or any other organization, nor do I know Frank Spillman. The only connection I have here is to Continental Airlines.
Unfortunately, I'm off to Amsterdam today, so I can't go, but I'd love to know if any other Plats in Austin got this. I'm VERY Plat - I'm already qualified for next year - this is my fourth BF trip in 5 months, so yes I'm a Co* too.
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On Behalf of Frank Spillman and Continental Airlines, you and a guest are cordially invited to attend a very special evening at the UT Performing Arts Center
For
The Broadway in Austin Performance of
The Producers
Tuesday May 24, 2005
University of Texas Club Reception 6:30
Bass Concert Hall Performance 8:00
To reserve your complimentary tickets and RSVP conact XXXXX at......
"Invitation Non Transferable" "Parking Will be Provided"
____________________________________For
The Broadway in Austin Performance of
The Producers
Tuesday May 24, 2005
University of Texas Club Reception 6:30
Bass Concert Hall Performance 8:00
To reserve your complimentary tickets and RSVP conact XXXXX at......
"Invitation Non Transferable" "Parking Will be Provided"
First, let me say I'm not a "supporter" of the arts - so I've never given money to Broadway in Austin or any other organization, nor do I know Frank Spillman. The only connection I have here is to Continental Airlines.
Unfortunately, I'm off to Amsterdam today, so I can't go, but I'd love to know if any other Plats in Austin got this. I'm VERY Plat - I'm already qualified for next year - this is my fourth BF trip in 5 months, so yes I'm a Co* too.
May 21, 2005 | 12:31 pm
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Maybe it's the CO* Connection?
Frank Spillman a regional sales director (I'm not quite sure what region, but I would guess Texas-ish). My take on it is that CO is trying to Wine & Dine it's best customers and this translates to middle-upper management targeting the CO*'s for limited promotions like this. Who knows? Didn't Cigarman say something to the effect that each CO* is 'adopted' by a CO manager - if so, I would wager that you were adopted into Mr. Spillman's family that works hard and flies right. Either way, congrats on the invitation and this IAH (but certainly drivable to AUS) Plat will be happy to go in your place 
May 21, 2005 | 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by J.Edward
Frank Spillman a regional sales director (I'm not quite sure what region, but I would guess Texas-ish). My take on it is that CO is trying to Wine & Dine it's best customers and this translates to middle-upper management targeting the CO*'s for limited promotions like this. Who knows? Didn't Cigarman say something to the effect that each CO* is 'adopted' by a CO manager - if so, I would wager that you were adopted into Mr. Spillman's family that works hard and flies right. Either way, congrats on the invitation and this IAH (but certainly drivable to AUS) Plat will be happy to go in your place
May 22, 2005 | 10:35 am
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Nope, I didn't get one, but I'm not a *. 
May 22, 2005 | 12:00 pm
#5
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I am not anything elite but I love going to Bass Concert Hall so I would definately enjoy attending in your place :P
PS - Enjoy Amsterdam!
PS - Enjoy Amsterdam!
May 22, 2005 | 6:24 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2004
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Since they know your travel schedule they probably mailed aftre you made AMS reserervation. That way they get good vibes from you at no cost to them...