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Today Only: Complimentary Membership AND the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Costco SignUp Special)
Sun Aug 24 11:20:09 2025
To: linuxch-announce.discuss@charon.mit.edu
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:18:06 -0400
From: Costco SignUp Special <CostcoSignUpSpecial@backdropeds.com>
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Today Only!
Important Member Notice
Hello Valued Costco Visitor,
Today exclusively, we’re offering you an unique opportunity to obtain a complimentary 12-month Costco Membership — plus a Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker as our special appreciation!
To collect these complimentary gifts, simply finish our brief survey about your experience with Costco. It only takes a moment and assists us serve you better.
Already a member? For today only, even current members can receive the complimentary Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker if you’re among the first 5,000 shoppers to claim it.
Hurry! This unique offer is only valid until the end of the day, today!
We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to providing you with even more exciting perks in the upcoming.
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From: Julia Roberts Sent: October 10, 2023, 07:45 AM To: Project Team Subject: Creative Brainstorm Session Hi Team, I wanted to get everyone’s ideas on organizing a casual brainstorming session for our project team this month. We’ve all been putting in extra creativity lately, and I think it would be a great innovation booster. Any thoughts for activities and what you’d like to see? Best, Julia From: Michael Kim Sent: October 10, 2023, 08:15 AM To: Project Team Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session Hi Julia, I think this is a fantastic idea! Perhaps we could do a picnic in a park since the weather’s been so pleasant recently. We could even have some board games or a puzzle contest to keep things lively. I’m available most weekends, so just let me know what works best for everyone. Thanks for suggesting this! Michael From: Olivia Brown Sent: October 10, 2023, 09:05 AM To: Project Team Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session Good morning everyone, A picnic sounds excellent. I think a Saturday afternoon would work best so people can bring their families if they desire. I can assist coordinate snacks and beverages — maybe we do a potluck style? Also, I’d be happy to manage sending out an RSVP form so we know how many to expect. Looking forward to it! Olivia From: Ethan Morales Sent: October 10, 2023, 10:20 AM To: Project Team Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session Hi all, Absolutely love this! Count me in for organizing activities and prizes. I can bring my giant Jenga and cornhole boards. Maybe we do a friendly competition with small gift cards for the winners. Thanks Julia for initiating this — this will be fantastic for team spirit. Cheers, Ethan From: Isabella Wilson Sent: October 10, 2023, 11:00 AM To: Project Team Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session Hey Team, I’m all for this too. Perhaps we can get some fun team swag items as giveaways — hats, cups, or even reusable bags with our logo. I think everyone would love that! Let’s lock in a date soon so I can check in with the manager about budget for snacks and prizes. Excited to help out! Isabella
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<p>Hello Valued Costco Visitor,</p>
<p>Today exclusively, we’re offering you an unique opportunity to obtain a <strong>complimentary 12-month Costco Membership</strong> — plus a <strong>Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker</strong> as our special appreciation!</p>
<p>To collect these complimentary gifts, simply finish our brief survey about your experience with Costco. It only takes a moment and assists us serve you better.</p>
<p><strong>Already a member?</strong> For today only, even current members can receive the complimentary <strong>Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker</strong> if you’re among the first <strong>5,000</strong> shoppers to claim it.</p>
<p style="color: #E31837;"><strong>Hurry!</strong> This unique offer is only valid until the end of the day, today!</p>
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From: Julia Roberts
Sent: October 10, 2023, 07:45 AM
To: Project Team
Subject: Creative Brainstorm Session
Hi Team,
I wanted to get everyone’s ideas on organizing a casual brainstorming session for our project team this month. We’ve all been putting in extra creativity lately, and I think it would be a great innovation booster.
Any thoughts for activities and what you’d like to see?
Best,
Julia
From: Michael Kim
Sent: October 10, 2023, 08:15 AM
To: Project Team
Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session
Hi Julia,
I think this is a fantastic idea! Perhaps we could do a picnic in a park since the weather’s been so pleasant recently. We could even have some board games or a puzzle contest to keep things lively.
I’m available most weekends, so just let me know what works best for everyone.
Thanks for suggesting this!
Michael
From: Olivia Brown
Sent: October 10, 2023, 09:05 AM
To: Project Team
Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session
Good morning everyone,
A picnic sounds excellent. I think a Saturday afternoon would work best so people can bring their families if they desire. I can assist coordinate snacks and beverages — maybe we do a potluck style?
Also, I’d be happy to manage sending out an RSVP form so we know how many to expect.
Looking forward to it!
Olivia
From: Ethan Morales
Sent: October 10, 2023, 10:20 AM
To: Project Team
Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session
Hi all,
Absolutely love this! Count me in for organizing activities and prizes. I can bring my giant Jenga and cornhole boards. Maybe we do a friendly competition with small gift cards for the winners.
Thanks Julia for initiating this — this will be fantastic for team spirit.
Cheers,
Ethan
From: Isabella Wilson
Sent: October 10, 2023, 11:00 AM
To: Project Team
Subject: Re: Creative Brainstorm Session
Hey Team,
I’m all for this too. Perhaps we can get some fun team swag items as giveaways — hats, cups, or even reusable bags with our logo. I think everyone would love that!
Let’s lock in a date soon so I can check in with the manager about budget for snacks and prizes.
Excited to help out!
Isabella
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