govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The RM Erskine Lunch Fund Patrons 2014/2015Current membership: 13310pshortof17pound54 @ counting72BarcaAddaAs I Was Walking....BeaujolaisBears r usBellshill_BearBertentbetter than all the restbettertogetherBig Al IIbillscottbishopsgateloyalBlueboyGbluepeterBluepeter9Bobby HumeBrianfantanabroxiemanbroxiteddy19BroxiKbumpBydoCairo1CalioCarling1873Carsons Armycooper007Courtyard BearCrackFoxcruixrangercstamomusaD’ArtagnanDAVIE8CHdexiboydrewgardiner88dummiesootDunny_01eck the beareejay the djEKCOeskbankloyalfalcoholicfermbluefraz1rossG13GerBearette21GF7gmcfgovanbluegovansw1HairyBearyHairy RzHG5Hoosier Rangeriain1712ianb1547Ibrox_NightsInigojamessJasper BluesJCDBigBearJohnHjohnteeJonokJRJules WinnfieldKai_JohansenKaiser1041Keeps01LaptopluluLSGersM4XGERSBF3MalvernmarkemMr BrightsidemusNamibianBearnewlanarkboynine4eightOffshoreWorkerOne Jock WallaceOnslowDriveronly14mepaisleyroadpaulreidPerth_Campsie_GerPhilPure_Qualitypye1965quintyRangersChatRedsox1RFC#1.RFC Eaglerfc_watprossco87robg58saltire266sammy coxsandyboyblueshowtime69smidroSoldierBlue1SparkleSportingintegritymyarsesprintervanmanSTEPBOY99SW3SweetheartSweettartangirlTaipanTFP77thebluedooTheBest-SimplesThe GhostThe Hammer 11The_Ibrox_PreacherTheQueensEleventhistlemanTravelrugTreble99trublusince1982Wednesday LoyalWee BudwotmeworryWullie72Wullies_bowly_legsYoung BobYoung ConquerorZZedRM Erskine Lunch Fund – Emergency Measures Required MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!So we'll be buying a dozen tickets v Motherwell for Erskine, and about a dozen for Combat Stress. That's already been agreed, we've got the money for them, and that's all excellent!But when I was talking to Carol at Erskine Park last time, she was talking about one of her residents. Let’s call him Cammy for now. Cammy is in his forties, one of Erskine Park’s younger residents. As I understand it, he was in an accident some years ago, and the injuries he received have left him permanently wheelchair-bound. Apparently he is the biggest bluenose you’ll ever meet. Unfortunately, Cammy has been unable to take advantage of any of the tickets we’ve provided for Erskine this season or last, because of the wheelchair. It’s well documented that wheelchair seats are heavily over-subscribed at Ibrox, and the only time Erskine get wheelchair tickets is for things like the Armed Forces Day. But even then, the tickets go to Erskine Glasgow and Erskine Bishopton, so Cammy and the other wheelchair users in Erskine Park and Erskine Mains have never had a chance of any of them. We’ve managed to get a couple of wheelchair users in before – but only ones who can manage one or two steps with assistance – then we can buy them an aisle seat in Row C of the enclosure, and they can enter via the wheelchair access, and hobble up the two steps to the seat. Not so with Cammy. He is 100% wheelchair bound, and has not made a single game.It’s obvious when you hear Carol talk about Cammy that it’s breaking her heart not getting him to a game, and therefore it’s now breaking mine too, and I'm unable to ignore it. So as I see it, there are two possibilities:1. Somebody reading this can get a hold of an unused wheelchair ticket, and donate it to us. Although this has happened before (thanks again to Co. Armagh RSCs for that!) it was a one-off and it's very unlikely that there will be any spare for this game, given its popularity and the lack of time.2. So that leaves only one other option – Hospitality! It’s expensive (£130 per person) and we can‘t really afford it, but fuck it, I’m not going to let that stop us.So I’m sorry, but this may well require another emergency fundraiser. I know I promised there would be no more this season, but tough - I'd rather break a promise to you guys than do nothing for that guy. TFP77 and markem 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 gb...........we should treat everyone according to their need .....and Cammy's need is obviously 'hospitality'. Put me down for £20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carling1873 1,401 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hi GBI will start the ball rolling £20, just let me know how you want the money payed. Bluepeter9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus 1,370 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 GB stick me down for a tenner Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 That's what I thought folks. I'll stick myself down for a tenner too.What we'll do is wait until I've confirmed that Erskine can make proper use of it, and see how much the cost will be per member, based on how many pledges we get here between now and Monday.I'm thinking it would be nice for Cammy to have some company, so we should probably look at two Residents and 2 Carers?I've emailed Rangers for a quote, but they probably won't get back to me until Monday. ianb1547 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saltire266 502 Posted May 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hi Govanblue, Please PM me or advise if it can be paypal and I will send the 130 pounds,Thanks markem, Ozblue, cstamomusa and 12 others 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 33,940 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hi Govanblue, Please PM me or advise if it can be paypal and I will send the 130 pounds,ThanksFantastic gesture but I hope it's not needed and we can spread it around a bit and still get Cammy there. GB , put me down for 10 too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hi Govanblue, Please PM me or advise if it can be paypal and I will send the 130 pounds,ThanksPM sent mate.Much as it pains me to say it, that donation may be just tooo generous for us to accept in its current form! Or maybe not - depends how the other members react. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Fantastic gesture but I hope it's not needed and we can spread it around a bit and still get Cammy there.GB , put me down for 10 too.Agreed.We have had a kind of unofficial limit of £50 per donation recently. Although some smartasses managed to get round that by donating twice! £50 is the cost to provide a Home with a year's subscription to Rangers TV or a year's programme subscription. So £50 is a good limit to work with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 RM Erskine Lunch Fund Emergency Measures RequiredSo we'll be buying a dozen tickets v Motherwell for Erskine, and about a dozen for Combat Stress. That's already been agreed, we've got the money for them, and that's all excellent!But when I was talking to Carol at Erskine Park last time, she was talking about one of her residents. Lets call him Cammy for now. Cammy is in his forties, one of Erskine Parks younger residents. As I understand it, he was in an accident some years ago, and the injuries he received have left him permanently wheelchair-bound. Apparently he is the biggest bluenose youll ever meet. Unfortunately, Cammy has been unable to take advantage of any of the tickets weve provided for Erskine this season or last, because of the wheelchair. Its well documented that wheelchair seats are heavily over-subscribed at Ibrox, and the only time Erskine get wheelchair tickets is for things like the Armed Forces Day. But even then, the tickets go to Erskine Glasgow and Erskine Bishopton, so Cammy and the other wheelchair users in Erskine Park and Erskine Mains have never had a chance of any of them. Weve managed to get a couple of wheelchair users in before but only ones who can manage one or two steps with assistance then we can buy them an aisle seat in Row C of the enclosure, and they can enter via the wheelchair access, and hobble up the two steps to the seat. Not so with Cammy. He is 100% wheelchair bound, and has not made a single game.Its obvious when you hear Carol talk about Cammy that its breaking her heart not getting him to a game, and therefore its now breaking mine too, and I'm unable to ignore it. So as I see it, there are two possibilities:1. Somebody reading this can get a hold of an unused wheelchair ticket, and donate it to us. Although this has happened before (thanks again to Co. Armagh RSCs for that!) it was a one-off and it's very unlikely that there will be any spare for this game, given its popularity and the lack of time.2. So that leaves only one other option Hospitality! Its expensive (£130 per person) and we cant really afford it, but fuck it, Im not going to let that stop us. So Im sorry, but this may well require another emergency fundraiser. I know I promised there would be no more this season, but tough - I'd rather break a promise to you guys than do nothing for that guy. I'm in for £20 - I'll transfer it in the morning - also see my PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'm in for £20 - I'll transfer it in the morning - also see my PMOK mate, but don't transfer it yet. Let's wait until I confirm some stuff first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullies_bowly_legs 3,764 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Me too mate. Let me know how much you need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Me too mate. Let me know how much you need.Will do mate. I'm hoping it'll be no more than a tenner each. Won't know for sure till Rangers give us a price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,562 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Yes this is a deserving situation, just let me know G B what it works out at and I will donate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotmeworry 92 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Pledge of a tenner if needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermblue 25 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 put me on the list too mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco87 664 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey mate,Never donated before so this seems like a good time to start. Put me down for a tenner.Can you PM me the details of how to transfer the money? Bears r us, ianb1547 and govanblue 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Yes this is a deserving situation, just let me know G B what it works out at and I will donate. Pledge of a tenner if neededput me on the list too mateCheers guys. I'll be in touch Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey mate,Never donated before so this seems like a good time to start. Put me down for a tenner.Can you PM me the details of how to transfer the money?Brilliant. Welcome to the Erskine Lunch Fund. I can tell you how to donate here. It's pretty simple...1. Donate via Paypal, using this link...http://www.rangersmedia.co.uk/forum/donate.html2. On the PayPal page, look for a link called "add special instructions" - you should put your RM Username in there, to help us identify your donation3. That's it - then just PM me to let me know. (I don't get to see the PayPal figures until later, so until then, I only know if you PM me)I've asked existing members to hold off until I get a final figure, but since you're a first time donor, It's ok for you to donate now, to get your membership sorted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Good news - The hospitality tickets are being charged as a Grade B game, so it's only £107 per ticket, not £130 Ibrox_Nights 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Good News -I was unable to haggle saltire266 any lower So a big thank you to RM Erskine Lunch Fund Member # 106 - saltire266 - whose magnificent donation of £124.28 (after bank charges!) will pay for Cammy's hospitality ticket in full (and some change) So the rest of us need to scrape up another £300 between us to ensure that Cammy has some company. ianb1547, Bears r us, Ibrox_Nights and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper007 45 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Put me down for £20. Good work GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Put me down for £20. Good work GB.Cheers mate. Much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Winnfield 59 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 would be an absolute pleasure to help get this fellow bear to a game20 quid from me pal ill pay tommorow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 would be an absolute pleasure to help get this fellow bear to a game20 quid from me pal ill pay tommorowCheers Jules But if we get enough members pledging, we'll only need a tenner each. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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