Sponsorship Function - Absolute Crap

[saintdooley]

my little sister loved it, she got a photo with lenny and havent heard the end of it yet. phots are being printed out, posted on facebook everywhere and she already has the wedding date and honeymoon all planned out. he just doesnt know about it yet.

she even won one of the prizes in the raffle, so she enjoyed it. but compared to last years it was very agerage

[GrumpyOne]

Okay, apart from group sponsorship arrangements, everyone paid $1,500 to $2,000+ to be there. That's not small bananas in anyone's language.

The question has to be asked why it is necessary for the club to extort every last cent out of these people?

It was said by the MC that player sponsorship is a valuable source of funding for the club. Why aren't the sponsors treated acccordingly?

For those of you who are used to nothing more special than a Nar Nar Goon pie night it was probably a good occasion. For the rest of us, it was under-whelming.

Why cant the club, in return for a $1,500 sponsorship, spend say $100 per head on the function? At two tickets per sponsorship, that's still $1,300 profit.

A decent two course meal, free soft drinks, a poster or minifooty for the kids, a signed letter of thanks from your sponsored player, a decent seat on the wing, these are all inexpensive touches that would make the day better for the attendees.

Definately reviewing my player sponsorship (separate from the SS arrangement), next year.

[plugger66]

Okay, apart from group sponsorship arrangements, everyone paid $1,500 to $2,000+ to be there. That's not small bananas in anyone's language.

The question has to be asked why it is necessary for the club to extort every last cent out of these people?

It was said by the MC that player sponsorship is a valuable source of funding for the club. Why aren't the sponsors treated acccordingly?

For those of you who are used to nothing more special than a Nar Nar Goon pie night it was probably a good occasion. For the rest of us, it was under-whelming.

Why cant the club, in return for a $1,500 sponsorship, spend say $100 per head on the function? At two tickets per sponsorship, that's still $1,300 profit.

A decent two course meal, free soft drinks, a poster or minifooty for the kids, a signed letter of thanks from your sponsored player, a decent seat on the wing, these are all inexpensive touches that would make the day better for the attendees.

Definately reviewing my player sponsorship (separate from the SS arrangement), next year.

Can i ask you what you think it would cost the club at the moment.

[GrumpyOne]

Okay, apart from group sponsorship arrangements, everyone paid $1,500 to $2,000+ to be there. That's not small bananas in anyone's language.

The question has to be asked why it is necessary for the club to extort every last cent out of these people?

It was said by the MC that player sponsorship is a valuable source of funding for the club. Why aren't the sponsors treated acccordingly?

For those of you who are used to nothing more special than a Nar Nar Goon pie night it was probably a good occasion. For the rest of us, it was under-whelming.

Why cant the club, in return for a $1,500 sponsorship, spend say $100 per head on the function? At two tickets per sponsorship, that's still $1,300 profit.

A decent two course meal, free soft drinks, a poster or minifooty for the kids, a signed letter of thanks from your sponsored player, a decent seat on the wing, these are all inexpensive touches that would make the day better for the attendees.

Definately reviewing my player sponsorship (separate from the SS arrangement), next year.

Can i ask you what you think it would cost the club at the moment.

Any more than $50 - $60 per head and the club is being ripped off.

[plugger66]

Okay, apart from group sponsorship arrangements, everyone paid $1,500 to $2,000+ to be there. That's not small bananas in anyone's language.

The question has to be asked why it is necessary for the club to extort every last cent out of these people?

It was said by the MC that player sponsorship is a valuable source of funding for the club. Why aren't the sponsors treated acccordingly?

For those of you who are used to nothing more special than a Nar Nar Goon pie night it was probably a good occasion. For the rest of us, it was under-whelming.

Why cant the club, in return for a $1,500 sponsorship, spend say $100 per head on the function? At two tickets per sponsorship, that's still $1,300 profit.

A decent two course meal, free soft drinks, a poster or minifooty for the kids, a signed letter of thanks from your sponsored player, a decent seat on the wing, these are all inexpensive touches that would make the day better for the attendees.

Definately reviewing my player sponsorship (separate from the SS arrangement), next year.

Can i ask you what you think it would cost the club at the moment.

Any more than $50 - $60 per head and the club is being ripped off.

Well knowing what the MCC get charged for some of their fuctions I would think it would be close to $80 and yes they rip you off if you want your monies worth.

[saintbrat]

Okay, apart from group sponsorship arrangements, everyone paid $1,500 to $2,000+ to be there. That's not small bananas in anyone's language.

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$1,500- $2,000
seasons Launch at Crown X 2 - $600
Best and fairest at Peninsula X 2 - $600
Memorabilia Piece $250- 400 - ---$300
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$1,500
+ Match day function X2 - $300 ~
+ in season Function X2 - $300 ~ which includes 2 level 2 seats which are ? $40 plus?= $80

there's your $2,000
so if you sponsor a rookie / deve player you more than get your value-
the value of meals etc at functions is beyond their control- although I'm guessing that can say we'd like.... But
try getting a seat at a function at crown for anything less than $300 a head...
it is a sponsorship- Donation -generally taken out by corporates or companies.

not generally attended by Children- so not sure why they would assume there would be any there-
Taking a child to the auskick Clinic yeasteday would possibly have suited them better.

[Mr Magic]

Received this from teh Club this afternoon

Player Sponsor’s Match-Day Experience



Dear Player Sponsors,


On behalf of the St Kilda Football Club I wish to convey sincere thanks to those of you who attended the Player Sponsor’s Match-Day Experience in the ‘Crest Room’ at ETIHAD Stadium on Saturday Afternoon.

All post function feedback has been very positive and we look to use it to build further on the program and experiences of those who support the Player Sponsorship Program for future years!
Whilst enjoying some fine cuisine, I’m sure you enjoyed the player interviews with Francis Leach giving you an insight to the rehabilitation progress of Lenny Hayes and a behind the scenes interview’s with Jarryn Geary and Tommy Walsh.
Some of you had a good conversation with some of the younger players that you sponsor who were quite hungry having come straight from their training commitments with the Sandringham Zebras.
A few of you were lucky enough to receive autographs and photos with your players who were not out on the ground helping the St Kilda Football Club to its first Home win of 2011 against Melbourne by 20points.

I would like to thank you again for being a part of the 2011 Player Sponsors Program which is an integral part of the Saint Kilda Football Club’s Player Development Program and Player Support Network.
It is a fast growing program which will continue to provide you with inner sanctum experiences and further contribute to the St Kilda Football Club and allow us to give a bit back to its highly valued members and supporters.

We look forward to seeing you at all upcoming player sponsor functions and match day events.


Kind Regards and Go SAINTS!

[stinger]

my little sister loved it, she got a photo with lenny and havent heard the end of it yet. phots are being printed out, posted on facebook everywhere and she already has the wedding date and honeymoon all planned out. he just doesnt know about it yet.

she even won one of the prizes in the raffle, so she enjoyed it. but compared to last years it was very agerage

i saw that...very nice young girl too...i wondered if you were related....

[saintdooley]

my little sister loved it, she got a photo with lenny and havent heard the end of it yet. phots are being printed out, posted on facebook everywhere and she already has the wedding date and honeymoon all planned out. he just doesnt know about it yet.

she even won one of the prizes in the raffle, so she enjoyed it. but compared to last years it was very agerage

i saw that...very nice young girl too...i wondered if you were related....

sorry have you had to live with her for 12 years?
i never even saw the prize, i paid for the raffle tickets, but the prize is used for her and her friends. Gold Class movie tickets.

[saint66au]

Theres a closer pic of Lenny I can get if required..

That pic that is posted contains at least 3 long time SS members and one of the Admins of Saints Footy

Stinger, all jokes aside, its shame you felt Forum politics would spill over to a function like this. I can assure you that the mood on the SS table was nothing short of convivial and you'd have been made more than welcome. DOnt know who you were expecting on our table but no-one there could even remotely be described as a Forum troublemaker.

Lifes too short to bicker about Internet rubbish at a "do" like this

Hope you reconsider next time

[saintbrat]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

[Dr Spaceman]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

[saintbrat]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

was no closer than SS crew.

[Dr Spaceman]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

was no closer than SS crew.

Longer arms then

[stkildathunda]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

dont forget the afl love them aswell... But we had better view of the ground from out table

[Dr Spaceman]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

dont forget the afl love them aswell... But we had better view of the ground from out table

Could you see Eric Bana from your table?

[stkildathunda]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

dont forget the afl love them aswell... But we had better view of the ground from out table

Could you see Eric Bana from your table?

Eric Bana?? The SF's own fake Eric Bana or the real Eric Bana

[Dr Spaceman]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

dont forget the afl love them aswell... But we had better view of the ground from out table

Could you see Eric Bana from your table?

Eric Bana?? The SF's own fake Eric Bana or the real Eric Bana

I'll settle for anyone named Eric

[HSVKing]

admin of that other page are seen taking photo there and have closer ones..

They must have greater access due to the fact the club loves their page

The almighty leader is just in shot just behind the photographer.

Still yet to see him in one stitch of RW&B at a match.

[HSVKing]

Wow.

And now he is the Siposs family spokesperson...

In reply to someone who has setup an Arryn Siposs page...

SF ADMIN COMMENT: This is not an actual post by Arryn Siposs. This "Arryn Siposs" is a fan page only. We have a relationship with Arryn and the Siposs family. We will leave the post up on the page for now, but out of respect for Arryn and his family, we thought you should know this.

[satchmo]

Wow.

And now he is the Siposs family spokesperson...

In reply to someone who has setup an Arryn Siposs page...

SF ADMIN COMMENT: This is not an actual post by Arryn Siposs. This "Arryn Siposs" is a fan page only. We have a relationship with Arryn and the Siposs family. We will leave the post up on the page for now, but out of respect for Arryn and his family, we thought you should know this.

Follow the gourd!

[stinger]

Theres a closer pic of Lenny I can get if required..

That pic that is posted contains at least 3 long time SS members and one of the Admins of Saints Footy

Stinger, all jokes aside, its shame you felt Forum politics would spill over to a function like this. I can assure you that the mood on the SS table was nothing short of convivial and you'd have been made more than welcome. DOnt know who you were expecting on our table but no-one there could even remotely be described as a Forum troublemaker.

Lifes too short to bicker about Internet rubbish at a "do" like this

Hope you reconsider next time

so you wouldn't call a bloke who stated on here that he was screwing my missus, a trouble maker...???...that's what that creep plugga did...and i had no wish to socialise with him...im sure that you can understand that....nor did i wish to socialise with a poster who goes by a nick shared by one of snow whites little helpers.....there was no intention in my remarks to have a go at anybody else...go back over the other thread...there are enough veiled threats in there for you to appreciate where i'm coming from....sensational is spot on....

whilst i'm sure you would have made me welcome....not so sure about the two i have mentioned....

[saint66au]

Theres a closer pic of Lenny I can get if required..

That pic that is posted contains at least 3 long time SS members and one of the Admins of Saints Footy

Stinger, all jokes aside, its shame you felt Forum politics would spill over to a function like this. I can assure you that the mood on the SS table was nothing short of convivial and you'd have been made more than welcome. DOnt know who you were expecting on our table but no-one there could even remotely be described as a Forum troublemaker.

Lifes too short to bicker about Internet rubbish at a "do" like this

Hope you reconsider next time

so you wouldn't call a bloke who stated on here that he was screwing my missus, a trouble maker...???...that's what that creep plugga did...and i had no wish to socialise with him...im sure that you can understand that....nor did i wish to socialise with a poster who goes by a nick shared by one of snow whites little helpers.....there was no intention in my remarks to have a go at anybody else...go back over the other thread...there are enough veiled threats in there for you to appreciate where i'm coming from....sensational is spot on....

whilst i'm sure you would have made me welcome....not so sure about the two i have mentioned....

One of them wasnt even present on the day and the other wasnt on our table

Hey its totally your decision of course.. your two stadium seats were next to me..so thanks for the extra leg room

[stinger]

as long as you had a good day...we did.....cheers mate...

[saintspremiers]

Theres a closer pic of Lenny I can get if required..

That pic that is posted contains at least 3 long time SS members and one of the Admins of Saints Footy

Stinger, all jokes aside, its shame you felt Forum politics would spill over to a function like this. I can assure you that the mood on the SS table was nothing short of convivial and you'd have been made more than welcome. DOnt know who you were expecting on our table but no-one there could even remotely be described as a Forum troublemaker.

Lifes too short to bicker about Internet rubbish at a "do" like this

Hope you reconsider next time

I was in my normal seat, as was JB, so that's two troublemakers accounted for!

How many seats St the function did the sponsorship give you?