govanblue 16,847 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The RM Erskine Lunch Fund Patrons 2014/2015Current membership: 12810pshortof17pound54 @ counting72BarcaAddaAs I Was Walking....BeaujolaisBears r usBertentbetter than all the restbettertogetherBig Al IIbillscottBlueboyGbluepeterBluepeter9Bobby HumeBrianfantanabroxiemanbroxiteddy19BroxiKbumpBydoCairo1CalioCarling1873Carsons Armycooper007Courtyard BearCrackFoxcruixrangercstamomusaD’ArtagnanDAVIE8CHdexiboydrewgardiner88dummiesooteck the beareejay the djEKCOeskbankloyalfalcoholicfermbluefraz1rossG13GerBearette21GF7gmcfgovanbluegovansw1HairyBearyHairy RzHG5Hoosier Rangeriain1712ianb1547Ibrox_NightsInigojamessJasper BluesJCDBigBearJohnHjohnteeJonokJRJules WinnfieldKai_JohansenKaiser1041Keeps01LaptopluluLSGersM4XGERSBF3MalvernmarkemMr BrightsidemusNamibianBearnewlanarkboynine4eightOffshoreWorkerOne Jock WallaceOnslowDriveronly14mepaisleyroadPerth_Campsie_GerPhilPure_Qualitypye1965quintyRangersChatRedsox1RFC#1.RFC Eaglerfc_watprossco87robg58saltire266sammy coxsandyboyblueshowtime69smidroSoldierBlue1SparkleSportingintegritymyarsesprintervanmanSTEPBOY99SW3SweetheartSweettartangirlTaipanTFP77thebluedooTheBest-SimplesThe GhostThe Hammer 11The_Ibrox_PreacherTheQueensEleventhistlemanTravelrugTreble99trublusince1982Wednesday LoyalWee BudwotmeworryWullie72Wullies_bowly_legsYoung BobYoung ConquerorZZed Amount Raised in November Fundraiser:£731.93Accounts updated: 07/12/14Total Amount raised to date: £3069.89Total Amount Spent to date: £2247.56 £500 Cash Donation - £100 each to 5 Erskine Homes towards their Christmas festivities 2014/2015£440 - Cash Donation to 4 Erskine Homes towards their Christmas festivities 2013/2014£378.00 - 7 Symon Suite Hospitality tickets (v Albion Rovers)£360.00 – Argyle Restaurant Lunch for 3 groups of Erskine Veterans£180.00 – D-Day Whisky donation from a member£120 - 3 x Rangers Commemorative photo (Ibrox 140 Years)£110 – Erskine Veterans Ibrox Lunch£90 – tips to Ibrox Tour Guides, Argyle Restaurant Waiting Staff and Ibrox Megastore Staff for taking care of our 3 parties£80 - 20 Erskine Calendars for resale to members£49.56 - various memorabilia including old programmes and DVDs for Erskine Homes£40 - Christmas presents for Alan, an Erskine Veteran (Jim Baxter memorabilia)£20.00 - 4 x Pie and Bovril for Combat Stress residentsRemaining Balance: £822.33Welcome to the RM Sponsors' ERSKINE LUNCH FUND discussion thread 2014/2015. 1. What is the Erskine Lunch Fund (ELF)As most of us know, The RM Sponsors' Fund is bound by its 'charter' to spend its money exclusively on Rangers FC.This proved problematic when we wanted to buy a group of Erskine Veterans their lunch in the Argyle Restaurant as part of an Ibrox day out - because the restaurant is operated by Azure, and not by Rangers, so our rules forbade us from paying for the lunch.Undeterred we simply launched another fund where members could donate money specifically to support Erskine, without the restriction of having to spend the money on Rangers FC.The RM Erskine Lunch FundRules:1. Spend all money raised on Erskine2. Make Erskine Residents happierThe Sponsors' Fund itself also continues to support Erskine whenever it can of course, by buying official Rangers FC products and services for the benefit of Erskine Veterans.To find out more about what the ELF has been up to, have a look at these Erskine Lunch Fund threads from the last year or so.http://forum.rangers...arch_app=forumsAnd here are some great photos of some fantastic memorabilia items donated by RM members as part of our RM Erskine Football Memories Programme - whereby we donate Rangers and other memorabilia to Erskine Homes for use in their football-based dementia therapy sessions - and also for the benefit of any Veteran Bears who would appreciate them (For example every Bear in Erskine Park home who wanted one got an Ibrox snowglobe and a Broxi Beanie Bear - And there are one or two Nacho Silk scarves floating around too )http://s1327.photobu.../?sort=3&page=1Anyway, hope that enlightens any of you who weren't sure what the Erskine Lunch Fund is all about, and hope to see you answering the call when it's time for more donations.And now on to this season's news... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 1. Centenary Memorial - see below.2. To follow3. to follow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Actually, I'll hold off on the news for now, in case anyone wants to discuss/comment on anything so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,399 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Without doubt happy to put a few quid towards this. Maybe members could meet before a home game for a pint and chuck in a wee contribution.Aint flush personally and am more than happy to devote time to the cause wherever I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,348 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 What a great reminder GB of what has been done so far for these deserving people.Always willing to help out with a donation whenever you need it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 What a great reminder GB of what has been done so far for these deserving people.Always willing to help out with a donation whenever you need it You're lucky - you got the short version - I wrote a version twice as long and the page crashed! ...am more than happy to devote time to the cause wherever I can.I'll definitely take you up on that - I just need to find the time to find out how to use your time I'm sure I had an idea, or a funny vision or something the other day, but I'm too tired to remember what it was. It'll come to me. Best thing for me is to speak to Carol and ask her for ideas. We could maybe even put a wee volunteer work party at their disposal for a half day or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
As I Was Walking.... 100 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 1. to follow2. to follow3. to followNo it's Follow Follow ---- Worthy cause as usual --- Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,348 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 You need some more sleep GB, it seems only a couple of hours since you said you were going to bed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,399 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Gb.Me and 2 boys from work got STs for SW2 this coming season.Im away in the sun for the hearts game, is my ticket of any use to you?Pm if can donate to any cause you may have..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just let us know when to donate ......Btw I found your numerators list highly informative and clear - I will donate some 'pipes' to the Proceedings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 You need some more sleep GB, it seems only a couple of hours since you said you were going to bed. Yeah that didn't happen: Ach 4 hours sleep and 4 cups of coffee - I'll be fine. Did I mention I'm working today? I'll catch up on everything tonight.Gb.Me and 2 boys from work got STs for SW2 this coming season.Im away in the sun for the hearts game, is my ticket of any use to you?Pm if can donate to any cause you may have.....Will do.It would be good to have some kind of spare s/t donation thread, but from experience, it's maybe more hassle than it's worth. It's a big subject which we should discuss sometime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just let us know when to donate ......Btw I found your numerators list highly informative and clear - I will donate some 'pipes' to the Proceedings!You complaining my posts are too short? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 1. to follow2. to follow3. to followActually that could be the start of the ' RM Sponsors Rangers song ......To follow, to follow, to follow, the gers.We pay Govanblue and we get lots to do;.... Gets coat...Nah stays! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 News Update:News item #1Erskine will be celebrating its centenary in 2016 and are looking for special ways to mark the occasion.Wouldn't it be great if we knew a first class artist willing to donate his time and talent to create a commemorative mural in the Erskine hospital.I dunno - someone capable of something as awesome and appropriate as this for example...well guess what... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,932 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 You still need any more bags sent to the right address as a means to deliver your gifts? I've forgiven you now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 You still need any more bags sent to the right address as a means to deliver your gifts? I've forgiven you now. I've not forgiven myself though! Will you perhaps be driving up through the season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,932 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I've not forgiven myself though! Will you perhaps be driving up through the season?I will but I can get them boxed up and off this week no probs,just confirm address via pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 I will but I can get them boxed up and off this week no probs,just confirm address via pm.Will do . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
As I Was Walking.... 100 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 News Update:News item #1Erskine will be celebrating its centenary in 2016 and are looking for special ways to mark the occasion.Wouldn't it be great if we knew a first class artist willing to donate his time and talent to create a commemorative mural in the Erskine hospital.I dunno - someone capable of something as awesome and appropriate as this for example...well guess what... Are u hinting that u have obtained the services of the above artist?Is he making the Lunches for u ?And please tell him that my garden shed needs painted ( reasonable rates)U are just soooooooooooooooo!!! good GB (Seriously) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Are u hinting that u have obtained the services of the above artist?Is he making the Lunches for u ?And please tell him that my garden shed needs painted ( reasonable rates)U are just soooooooooooooooo!!! good GB (Seriously) I'm reluctant to say too much, because it's very early days.But if it does come off, I'm only due a facilitator's share of the credit - it's totally all down to one of our Loyal Fund Members. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 News Update:News item #1Erskine will be celebrating its centenary in 2016 and are looking for special ways to mark the occasion.Wouldn't it be great if we knew a first class artist willing to donate his time and talent to create a commemorative mural in the Erskine hospital.I dunno - someone capable of something as awesome and appropriate as this for example...well guess what... That's a great idea Was there not a poster on here before who was really good at artwork and stuff, think they set up the Copland road streetwear stuff actually now I think about it but I can't remember their name on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 That's a great idea Was there not a poster on here before who was really good at artwork and stuff, think they set up the Copland road streetwear stuff actually now I think about it but I can't remember their name on here.I think that was The Games Artist? or TheGamesArtist? - one was an established Rangers-friendly commercial artist. I don't think he posts here anymore. The other was was a banned troll - he probably still does. But no, that's not who we're thinking of. I won't say any more just now, till I check it's ok with the Fund Member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I think that was The Games Artist? or TheGamesArtist? - one was an established Rangers-friendly commercial artist. I don't think he posts here anymore. The other was was a banned troll - he probably still does. But no, that's not who we're thinking of. I won't say any more just now, till I check it's ok with the Fund Member. The games artist, that's the one Wasn't proposing anything was just saying Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck the bear 106 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Good idea, I saw two pictures of puppet on your photo's , I heard recently that he died. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Good idea, I saw two pictures of puppet on your photo's , I heard recently that he died.Coincidentally, I just found that out too yesterday.I guess I should remove the photos as a mark of respect. Edit: Photos removed - just noticed how much random stuff I've got on photobucket. must clean it out sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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