Ok guys - this is going to be a tough one to write down, but for starters I want to say I think we as Manly supporters are a community as such - and that means looking after each other.
Now, I know this will be stretch for some, and a lot to ask, but please, think on it, and give me some feedback on whether you think this may be viable going forward.
We have heard how QLD Group have had a bit of trouble financially, and have pulled out of backing Manly in their campaign in 2007 (unfortunately).
I had an idea (and yes I know it would be logistically tough to instigate), but how about we, as MEMBERS spoinsor the club, and attain the back of jersey sponsorship?
It would mean say $100 per member (and of coarse I'd throw my the 1st hundred in to walk the walk). That way we could potentially get around $200k per season in funding that would go DIRECTLY to the team we support, and enjoy watching each year.
If $100 is a stretch, then 1/2 it, and give $50, and we'd still get somewhere from $120k to $200k.
Imagine the media interest in something like this. It would be something that has never happenned before in this game. It would make us look like a real community club, and not to mention, how good it would make US all feel knowing we are a direct major sponsor !! I know I'd be just pumped.
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I understand that this may be too much of a financial strain on some, and appreciate that, but I just wanted to throw up the idea. I personally believe that if something like this were to eventuate, it would raie the club additional supporters through the "community" spirit that would be perceived.
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If there was enough support for the idea, I'd hope that Aaron may assist us in contacting all members through the newsletter E-mail, or potentially a mail out etc.
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Again guys, this is just an idea, and I was wondering what you all thought. Remember - we always talk about as a group what we can do to support the club in the "true supporter" capacity. What better way than becoming a major sponsor as a group? We'd have to establish an ABN, think of a title for the jersey back etc etc...but that's all admin work that can be done down the track.
Guys?
Now, I know this will be stretch for some, and a lot to ask, but please, think on it, and give me some feedback on whether you think this may be viable going forward.
We have heard how QLD Group have had a bit of trouble financially, and have pulled out of backing Manly in their campaign in 2007 (unfortunately).
I had an idea (and yes I know it would be logistically tough to instigate), but how about we, as MEMBERS spoinsor the club, and attain the back of jersey sponsorship?
It would mean say $100 per member (and of coarse I'd throw my the 1st hundred in to walk the walk). That way we could potentially get around $200k per season in funding that would go DIRECTLY to the team we support, and enjoy watching each year.
If $100 is a stretch, then 1/2 it, and give $50, and we'd still get somewhere from $120k to $200k.
Imagine the media interest in something like this. It would be something that has never happenned before in this game. It would make us look like a real community club, and not to mention, how good it would make US all feel knowing we are a direct major sponsor !! I know I'd be just pumped.
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I understand that this may be too much of a financial strain on some, and appreciate that, but I just wanted to throw up the idea. I personally believe that if something like this were to eventuate, it would raie the club additional supporters through the "community" spirit that would be perceived.
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If there was enough support for the idea, I'd hope that Aaron may assist us in contacting all members through the newsletter E-mail, or potentially a mail out etc.
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Again guys, this is just an idea, and I was wondering what you all thought. Remember - we always talk about as a group what we can do to support the club in the "true supporter" capacity. What better way than becoming a major sponsor as a group? We'd have to establish an ABN, think of a title for the jersey back etc etc...but that's all admin work that can be done down the track.
Guys?
