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Post by laughinggas on Sept 22, 2018 10:21:42 GMT
Never looked into it but what does membership give me, bearing in mind I have season ticket and helpline?
For the youngsters is there an interesting app to excite them?
With all the new students starting is there an incentive to join to get cheap tickets to then get hooked?
Would it give me a voice in the build of a new stadium?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 10:27:54 GMT
Never looked into it but what does membership give me, bearing in mind I have season ticket and helpline? For the youngsters is there an interesting app to excite them? With all the new students starting is there an incentive to join to get cheap tickets to then get hooked? Would it give me a voice in the build of a new stadium? There is the problem those who think things should change are happy to criticise but won't stand for election so they can try to change things and others criticise those doing the job without being a member unless there is something in it for them |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 10:30:17 GMT
Looking at it from another angle, I actually think it's quite sad that the SC isn't greatly embraced by the support base. It must be hard running a society which people aren't particularly interested in. I'd find that quite soul destroying and I think I'd be putting in some effort to change the perception and appeal of said society. Maybe the committee feel they've tried that and failed, so given it up as a bad job and decided to concentrate on what they can achieve as they are. Or maybe they need to have a re-think. After all, more funds and more involvement from the fan base would surely benefit the FC in the long run. Plus, the existing committee members won't be around forever yet when I look back at AGM minutes no-one else seems to be putting themselves forward these days. That has to be a concern in terms of the future. Indeed we are talking the same faces. I am sure Jim would probably happily stand down if he could pass it on to someone else. It can go on as is for ever, so surely, ultimately its down to the SC to engage the fan base Or people like you or Ann to rejoin and stand for office.it's like those who don't vote in elections then saying they don't agree with who was elected.you either have to put your head above the parapet or accept the decisions of others |
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Post by Angas on Sept 22, 2018 16:59:23 GMT
Never looked into it but what does membership give me, bearing in mind I have season ticket and helpline? For the youngsters is there an interesting app to excite them? With all the new students starting is there an incentive to join to get cheap tickets to then get hooked? Would it give me a voice in the build of a new stadium? Join NOW and enjoy the following benefits. You can vote in the elections for the BRSC Fans Directors on the BRFC Board. You can attend the Q & A events with key BRFC staff. You can stand for election for a key post yourself. PRIORITY ON ALL TICKET MATCHES – You want to see the big games. It won’t prevent some queuing but the Bristol Rovers Supporters Club members have the chance to buy tickets before they go on general sale. USE OF AWAY TRAVEL – A convenient and popular way to travel to see Rovers away matches. You travel more cheaply as a member when using the Supporters Club coaches. ACCESS TO SUPPORTERS CLUB BAR – Use of Bristol Room match day bar at home games. Have a drink before and after the game. Watch highlights of the game while using the facilities at the Memorial Stadium. RECEIVE THE ANNUAL NEWS MAGAZINE – Make sure that your email address is updated if you wish to receive any details or information such as the late Summer News Magazine. bristolroverssc.co.uk/membership/ |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 17:09:17 GMT
Indeed we are talking the same faces. I am sure Jim would probably happily stand down if he could pass it on to someone else. It can go on as is for ever, so surely, ultimately its down to the SC to engage the fan base Or people like you or Ann to rejoin and stand for office.it's like those who don't vote in elections then saying they don't agree with who was elected.you either have to put your head above the parapet or accept the decisions of others How about the SC find out what supporters actually want to be happening in their name? We've done the bit about the SC representing everybody, not just its membership several times in the past. |
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Post by harrybuckle on Sept 22, 2018 18:47:54 GMT
Lets have a second referendum to BRSC members about the sale of 199 Two Mile Hill Road then lets all nominate and vote for Bamber to lead the new BRSC and get him ask supporters want they want.
Jim seriously wants to step down and we need young blood like Bamber leading us in 2019
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 19:33:22 GMT
Lets have a second referendum to BRSC members about the sale of 199 Two Mile Hill Road then lets all nominate and vote for Bamber to lead the new BRSC and get him ask supporters want they want. Jim seriously wants to step down and we need young blood like Bamber leading us in 2019 Not going to happen in fact less likely than a new Brexit referendum |
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Post by Angas on Sept 22, 2018 21:10:03 GMT
If an organisation wants to increase membership and attract new blood, then it has to get out there and do something to make that happen. Waiting for people to come knocking on the door isn't ever going to be hugely effective.
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Post by harrybuckle on Sept 23, 2018 8:01:08 GMT
As has been said apathy rules who as supporters club volunteer want to stand out in the rain selling 50/50 tickets and programmes for the club's benefit/Easy to knock Jim and co harder to join them and make change happen.
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Post by Peter Parker on Sept 23, 2018 8:46:50 GMT
As has been said apathy rules who as supporters club volunteer want to stand out in the rain selling 50/50 tickets and programmes for the club's benefit/Easy to knock Jim and co harder to join them and make change happen. Missing the point Mike. Its not about the likes of Me, Anne, John M, Robin, Rick, Sladey etc no offence to anyone not named Its about appealing to younger fans and people who have little to no idea about the SC. It cant be expected for people who know little about it, to turn up and say sign me up. People who tried to change it, tried to do it from the inside, but unless you get new people inside in the first place, they wont have a clue if anything needs changing or not. A new guard may want to keep the status quo and absolutely up to them, but you need to get them first surely |
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Post by Angas on Sept 23, 2018 12:15:47 GMT
As has been said apathy rules who as supporters club volunteer want to stand out in the rain selling 50/50 tickets and programmes for the club's benefit/Easy to knock Jim and co harder to join them and make change happen. If that's all the SC do or desire to do, then does it really need an executive committee of any substance? One or two people could organise those volunteers on a straightforward rota basis. Possibly that's the way the committee are thinking anyway now. The new rules and constitution might make that clearer. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 12:45:30 GMT
Lets have a second referendum to BRSC members about the sale of 199 Two Mile Hill Road then lets all nominate and vote for Bamber to lead the new BRSC and get him ask supporters want they want. Jim seriously wants to step down and we need young blood like Bamber leading us in 2019 Or Jim could just do his job? Anyway, we didn't get a first vote on the sale of 199, if we did, and had it been won by well over a million votes, I would say he had a clear mandate to sell. But no doubt some would demand that we keep voting until they get the result they want. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:02:13 GMT
As has been said apathy rules who as supporters club volunteer want to stand out in the rain selling 50/50 tickets and programmes for the club's benefit/Easy to knock Jim and co harder to join them and make change happen. Missing the point Mike. Its not about the likes of Me, Anne, John M, Robin, Rick, Sladey etc no offence to anyone not named Its about appealing to younger fans and people who have little to no idea about the SC. It cant be expected for people who know little about it, to turn up and say sign me up. People who tried to change it, tried to do it from the inside, but unless you get new people inside in the first place, they wont have a clue if anything needs changing or not. A new guard may want to keep the status quo and absolutely up to them, but you need to get them first surely Simon,if you go to the annual open day you will see the sc are actively trying to sign new members not only for the club itself but for the help line and they do manage to get people to join but they are up against those who criticise them on forums and social media and that attitude does effect the younger ones who are considering joining,perhaps if there was less anti there would be more joining and even putting themselves forward but whilst they continue to be told the sc is useless and has no place in the grand scheme of things then they will never join. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:04:07 GMT
Lets have a second referendum to BRSC members about the sale of 199 Two Mile Hill Road then lets all nominate and vote for Bamber to lead the new BRSC and get him ask supporters want they want. Jim seriously wants to step down and we need young blood like Bamber leading us in 2019 Or Jim could just do his job? Anyway, we didn't get a first vote on the sale of 199, if we did, and had it been won by well over a million votes, I would say he had a clear mandate to sell. But no doubt some would demand that we keep voting until they get the result they want. I thought all members were invited to vote I cant understand why you weren't can you |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:05:41 GMT
surely the bar is run by volunteers and any profits from said bar go to the football club so theoretically the sc is paying for its use. what does amuse me is that most if not all of the criticism of the sc comes from those who are not members so in all honesty if we members vote to maintain the status quo that is our decision and the only way non members can change it is to join What about us members who still haven't received this year's membership card and never get any communication? You do realise there is a yearly subscription |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 23, 2018 14:05:59 GMT
The SC used to be a club for supporters but since the share scheme fraud, Dunford and the shenanigans of 2006, the Cheltenham debacle, the relegations, Higgs and the ongoing stadium fiasco(s) it has become clear that the Supporters Club isn't a club that looks out for the interests of supporters, it's simply a club of support that funnels its members' money unconditionally into the bottomless pit that is the mis-managed BRFC of today. Succinct and nail on the head. Good post stranger |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:15:13 GMT
easy solution join up and put your name forward for a place on the committee or alternatively put forward proposals that will make the sc more appealing to the rank and file at the agm.
not rocket science if you want change you have to be prepared to fight for it
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Post by Angas on Sept 23, 2018 14:28:00 GMT
Or Jim could just do his job? Anyway, we didn't get a first vote on the sale of 199, if we did, and had it been won by well over a million votes, I would say he had a clear mandate to sell. But no doubt some would demand that we keep voting until they get the result they want. I thought all members were invited to vote I cant understand why you weren't can you No mention here of members being invited to vote. It reads as a decision taken by the committee with the membership informed after the event - bristolroverssc.co.uk/2015/02/11/199-update/ - |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:39:28 GMT
I thought all members were invited to vote I cant understand why you weren't can you No mention here of members being invited to vote. It reads as a decision taken by the committee with the membership informed after the event - bristolroverssc.co.uk/2015/02/11/199-update/ - Strange isn't it seems that those who are concerned about what the members are or are not told or consulTed on are actually not even members. Bit like the man from weston super mare when regularly writes into the evening post complaining about what bristol council are doing |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 14:43:16 GMT
What about us members who still haven't received this year's membership card and never get any communication? You do realise there is a yearly subscription Wow. Really? Did you answers questions on the patently obvious on Mastermind? Yes thanks, fully aware. I spoke to someone yesterday who's sorting it out for me. |
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