From c435bf31e54a45a8e308aaccf85bafdbd28eff13 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: janekhuong Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:37:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] updated rejection email --- assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs | 20 +++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs index 3f903c1f..ffae5336 100644 --- a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs +++ b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs @@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ - We've got your application! + Update From McHacks Hi {{firstName}},

- Thank you for applying to McHacks! We're sorry to inform you that we're - unable to offer you a spot at McHacks. + Thank you for applying to McHacks 13. We're sorry to inform you that we're + unable to offer you a spot this year.

We received an overwhelming number of applicants this year and unfortunately can't accept everyone. We hope you understand and encourage you to apply again in the future.

- Follow us on Backboard.io x McHacks challenge, where anyone can build any project with the Backboard API for a chance to win $1000! The submission deadline is January 14th at 11:59 PM. +

+ Backboard.io +
+ Register for the challenge by creating your account at http://backboard.io/hackathons and using the promo code MCHACKS26. +

+ For complete details about the challenge, click here. +


+ In the meantime, follow us on Instagram - for important updates about McHacks. -

- If you have any questions, + for important updates and news about McHacks! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at contact@mchacks.ca.

From 327756359747ca45082e3370787dd6340cb8287b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: janekhuong Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:08:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] updated wording --- assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs index ffae5336..b3f6fd08 100644 --- a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs +++ b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs @@ -391,8 +391,7 @@ unable to offer you a spot this year.

We received an overwhelming number of applicants this year and - unfortunately can't accept everyone. We hope you understand and - encourage you to apply again in the future. + unfortunately can't accept everyone. We encourage you to apply again in the future.

As a reminder, there is an ongoing Backboard.io x McHacks challenge, where anyone can build any project with the Backboard API for a chance to win $1000! The submission deadline is January 14th at 11:59 PM.

From 2463900e1bbb6839da9703d90a6bd2dc162bc47f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: janekhuong Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:30:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] added volunteer link --- assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs index b3f6fd08..e49445a6 100644 --- a/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs +++ b/assets/email/statusEmail/Declined.hbs @@ -392,6 +392,8 @@

We received an overwhelming number of applicants this year and unfortunately can't accept everyone. We encourage you to apply again in the future. +

+ If you would still like to get involved with McHacks, apply to be a volunteer!

As a reminder, there is an ongoing Backboard.io x McHacks challenge, where anyone can build any project with the Backboard API for a chance to win $1000! The submission deadline is January 14th at 11:59 PM.