Popular Post govanblue 16,847 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 No it’s not a clickbait title- for once! So after 6 years of fundraising, I’ve finally decided that it’s finally time for me to finally hang up my gloves, and finally start to draw the curtain down on my overly-long involvement in what was actually only supposed to be a one-off fundraiser. There are lots of random, unrelated and non-controversial reasons behind my decision, the main one being health-related, so that’s the end of that discussion! I’m sure many of you will be delighted at the news of my retirement, because let’s face it, I’m an annoying cunt, even on a good day. What I don’t want to do though, is leave either Erskine or the many Loyal Fund Members suddenly in the lurch, so I have hopefully come up with a workable exit strategy… We have already just recently paid £2500 for 10 Erskine & Combat Stress Season tickets renewals for the coming season, and we still have a few hundred quid left in the bank to cover Europa and Cup tickets for the next couple of months, plus our previously promised donation to Bravehound, so we’re good for a while. We will shortly launch the RM Erskine Fund 2019/20 New Season Membership/Donations thread just as we had planned to do. But this time, it will run only for about one month, giving any members who wish to continue their support into next season an opportunity to do so. After which, we will stop accepting donations into the current Fund account. The money raised from that fundraiser, added to the money that we already hold in reserve, should mean that we will have enough money to maintain our spending for the rest of this season (albeit on a reduced budget), and also still hold enough money in reserve to pay for next season’s season tickets, which will be approx £2500 and will be due in May 2020, which means we will be providing continued support using just our existing (plus next month's) resources, until May 2021, which I think is not a bad exit strategy. Of course, that’s using just our existing (plus next month’s) resources. After I end my fundraising involvement, it doesn't mean that other Members can’t keep things going in all sorts of ways – it just means donations won’t go through my bank account, so you’ll need to work something out yourselves for that side of things. (off the top of my head, I can think of loads of options, so it shouldn't be too hard to come up with some fully workable ideas). I will of course be fully available to the Fund in an offline advisory capacity for as long as my input is needed. So may I take this opportunity to thank Everyone who has so wholeheartedly supported our efforts over those many years. I only made the outlandish demands I made, because I knew there were People like you there to meet them. And together, I think we made enough of a difference for it to have been ultimately worthwhile. So there you go – that’s the plan. Keep your eye out for the season 19/20 Membership Fundraiser thread which will be along soon, and let’s make it a good one. Oh and don't forget, you've got a Dug to feed too! Bobby Hume, G.E.C., don logan and 96 others 99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zetland 5,830 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks for all you have done GB. Blue Avenger, Andy Little's Boots, TheCutch and 14 others 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 You'll be missed GB. HG5, Bobby Hume, Bears r us and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruixranger 72 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 I doth my cap to you Govanblue. Enjoy your retirement. Bobby Hume, broxieman, Zetland and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,186 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Sorry to hear this news GB., you certainly did a great job as a fundraiser. Your inimitable way of kicking off each scheme was first class. You have my best wishes and a huge thank you. Zetland, Bobby Hume, Blue Avenger and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 All the best with your health @govanblue The fund will be a lot poorer without you. Just hope someone steps up to carry on the good work. You are sometimes an annoying cunt though as you say, but at least it was all for a good cause. Hopefully the next fundraiser is the biggest ever (or is that the real plan to play on our sympathies, get donations in, then shout "April Fool" while you continue as always ) Blueray, Bears r us, Blue Avenger and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post govanblue 16,847 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: ...or is that the real plan to play on our sympathies, get donations in, then shout "April Fool" while you continue as always ) As if??? Okay, admittedly I did do exactly that 2 years ago but things are different this time. I've changed man! Bears r us, HG5, 16BlueSherbert90 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 It's a great way to tug at the heartstrings for that one last extra big donation because you're finishing, a brilliant tactic 👏. Seriously, I'll make my new season donation when it's time & I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Bears r us, Zetland and HG5 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SeparateEntityMyArse 53,263 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Your health has to come first mate. On behalf of myself and I'm sure hundreds of RM posters let alone charity beneficiaries, can I say a huge thanks for all your efforts and successful fund raising over the years. Top, top man 👏👏👏👏 billscott, Blue Avenger, WILLIAM BEAR and 13 others 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Just now, Ace said: It's a great way to tug at the heartstrings for that one last extra big donation because you're finishing, a brilliant tactic 👏. Seriously, I'll make my new season donation when it's time & I wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Absolutely! Glad you can appreciate it fully. But also in all seriousness - it would be wrong of me to launch a Season Fundraiser, without making my own future intentions totally clear. Bears r us and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Rino 1,211 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 33 minutes ago, govanblue said: No it’s not a clickbait title- for once! So after 6 years of fundraising, I’ve finally decided that it’s finally time for me to finally hang up my gloves, and finally start to draw the curtain down on my overly-long involvement in what was actually only supposed to be a one-off fundraiser. There are lots of random, unrelated and non-controversial reasons behind my decision, the main one being health-related, so that’s the end of that discussion! I’m sure many of you will be delighted at the news of my retirement, because let’s face it, I’m an annoying cunt, even on a good day. What I don’t want to do though, is leave either Erskine or the many Loyal Fund Members suddenly in the lurch, so I have hopefully come up with a workable exit strategy… We have already just recently paid £2500 for 10 Erskine & Combat Stress Season tickets renewals for the coming season, and we still have a few hundred quid left in the bank to cover Europa and Cup tickets for the next couple of months, plus our previously promised donation to Bravehound, so we’re good for a while. We will shortly launch the RM Erskine Fund 2019/20 New Season Membership/Donations thread just as we had planned to do. But this time, it will run only for about one month, giving any members who wish to continue their support into next season an opportunity to do so. After which, we will stop accepting donations into the current Fund account. The money raised from that fundraiser, added to the money that we already hold in reserve, should mean that we will have enough money to maintain our spending for the rest of this season (albeit on a reduced budget), and also still hold enough money in reserve to pay for next season’s season tickets, which will be approx £2500 and will be due in May 2020, which means we will be providing continued support using just our existing (plus next month's) resources, until May 2021, which I think is not a bad exit strategy. Of course, that’s using just our existing (plus next month’s) resources. After I end my fundraising involvement, it doesn't mean that other Members can’t keep things going in all sorts of ways – it just means donations won’t go through my bank account, so you’ll need to work something out yourselves for that side of things. (off the top of my head, I can think of loads of options, so it shouldn't be too hard to come up with some fully workable ideas). I will of course be fully available to the Fund in an offline advisory capacity for as long as my input is needed. So may I take this opportunity to thank Everyone who has so wholeheartedly supported our efforts over those many years. I only made the outlandish demands I made, because I knew there were People like you there to meet them. And together, I think we made enough of a difference for it to have been ultimately worthwhile. So there you go – that’s the plan. Keep your eye out for the season 19/20 Membership Fundraiser thread which will be along soon, and let’s make it a good one. Oh and don't forget, you've got a Dug to feed too! Thanks for all your hard work and wish you the best of health for the future mate. Topman 💙 🇬🇧 Zetland, Bears r us and Scottywellhousetb 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTav 970 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks for all effort put in over the last few years GB 👏 Top man Zetland, Blueray and Bears r us 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Bud 141 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks for all your amazing work for Erskine,hope your health picks up. Zetland and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bil 41 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks for all the great work. Zetland and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince George 600 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks for all the hard work and effort you have put into this cause and health wise hope things improve. I think all the good people on RM will be happy with your plan and someone will carry things on. Bears r us and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 All the best mate and thanks for helping all those Bears who have served us so well over the decades. 👍👍 HG5, Zetland, Bobby Hume and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bil 41 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Meant to add.. I’ve been reading this site for many years without posting but it was your fundraising threads that made me register so I could donate. Thanks again I look forward to your next fundraising thread. broxieman, Dan Deacon, 16BlueSherbert90 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottyscott1963 18,016 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Always felt it was a pleasure giving to good causes when you were involve GB. Hope the health reason aint too much grief for you mate. Quite sure the H+I girl will miss you. Bears r us, Bobby Hume, HG5 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Big Al 55 9,205 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Undoubtedly annoying as fuck...but a huge loss nonetheless. I have no idea the amount of work you put in to keep this going, I can only imagine, nothing but admiration though. Hopefully someone will take on the mantle. bornabear, Zetland, SWFaure and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieMacRFC 850 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hats off my friend you truly are one of "THE PEOPLE", I wasn't always able to donate but with little pressure gave what I could, you done your absolute best and gave your time to an amazing cause. Happy retirement and I would say from everyone associated with Rangers, good luck with the future and wishing you all the best in health and happiness mate. Bears r us and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gmcf 33,940 Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 Sorry to hear this gb because you've done a fantastic job for all these charities . It doesn't surprise me that it eventually wears you down with the amount of time and effort you've spent all these years doing it . The monies raised , and how youve put them to good use , has been remarkable and something you can look back on with great pride . Well done you . HG5, Blueray, Bobby Hume and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,939 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 All the best with your health mate. Zetland and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzy 25,953 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: All the best with your health mate. lol gay ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Well done, GB. Your reward is the thanks from the Vets and the respect from the Bears. Take a rest and catch a breath. Zetland, HG5, Bobby Hume and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry739 267 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Sorry to hear this, GB! Thanks for all the great work you've put in for the'vets' (speaking as a vet!). Good luck on the health front and look after yourself for a while, mate! All The Best! Bears r us and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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