govanblue 16,847 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 So after much deliberation, I've decided it's time to retire from the Fund. I think it's run its course, and judging by the lack of posts on the Fundraiser thread, I think it's lost its novelty value. Luckily it achieved all its aims before that though. The only issue is that it will leave us with no money to spend on our Veterans next season. So to get round that, what I want to do is to start the Mother of all End-of-Season Fundraisers, and nail you all for every penny you've got right now. If we're lucky, we'll raise enough money to buy some season tickets for Erskine for next season. Then we can all just sit back and put our feet up. Whaddya think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,331 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I think it would be a great shame if you give it up, it galvanises the community spirit on here, uniting in a worthy cause. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Why dont we just have a veterans fund? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 14 minutes ago, VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS said: I think it would be a great shame if you give it up, it galvanises the community spirit on here, uniting in a worthy cause. Since all the mechanisms are in place, there's nothing to stop it being continued as a collective effort, and I would hope it would. All it takes is for enough Members to volunteer to do a little bit each every now and then. I've got all the instruction manuals. 12 minutes ago, ZZed said: Why dont we just have a veterans fund? What do you mean exactly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 well we have various Erskine fund raisers, why dont we lump them all together in a veterans fund. Everyone enjoys seeing the old fellas happy and knowing we done something to make their life brighter, so we focus on that, plenty pictures and feedback. I think you have done sterling work and should be commended but too many going at the one time will wear you down eventually. Why not just have 2 funds the usual rangers one and a veterans one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 49 minutes ago, ZZed said: well we have various Erskine fund raisers, why dont we lump them all together in a veterans fund. Everyone enjoys seeing the old fellas happy and knowing we done something to make their life brighter, so we focus on that, plenty pictures and feedback. I think you have done sterling work and should be commended but too many going at the one time will wear you down eventually. Why not just have 2 funds the usual rangers one and a veterans one. In theory, that's what we do have. The Erskine Fund and the Sponsors' Fund. 3 fundraisers per season oh, and the Medals Scheme and the Merchandise Scheme and the Ticket Scheme and the Lotto Scheme and the Brick Scheme Yeah, I get your point now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,829 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 hours ago, govanblue said: So after much deliberation, I've decided it's time to retire from the Fund. I think it's run its course, and judging by the lack of posts on the Fundraiser thread, I think it's lost its novelty value. Luckily it achieved all its aims before that though. The only issue is that it will leave us with no money to spend on our Veterans next season. So to get round that, what I want to do is to start the Mother of all End-of-Season Fundraisers, and nail you all for every penny you've got right now. If we're lucky, we'll raise enough money to buy some season tickets for Erskine for next season. Then we can all just sit back and put our feet up. Whaddya think? Your efforts have been outstanding G B, and no one apart from yourself really knows the work involved. Will be delighted to contribute to the fund again this season, how do we donate if PayPal is still not available ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sad day ! your contribution to this forum and the club have been outstanding - thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluedoo 2,652 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thats a pity, I always thought you excelled in your fundraising for these causes. Good luck to you on what ever you are moving on to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,350 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 You've done a great job GB and if you do call it a day , you can look back with a lot of pride on what's been achieved here . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 46 minutes ago, Bluepeter9 said: Sad day ! your contribution to this forum and the club have been outstanding - thanks! I'm not dead yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 8 hours ago, govanblue said: I'm not dead yet! It's the end of an era - the fund will die without its leader - I stand by my post! besides take a fucking compliment ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legs 107 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 govanblue the Lafferty of Rangers Media Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 13 hours ago, Bears r us said: Your efforts have been outstanding G B, and no one apart from yourself really knows the work involved. Will be delighted to contribute to the fund again this season, how do we donate if PayPal is still not available ?? PayPal is now available. So we can launch the End Of Season Fundraiser as soon as we're ready. I just thought it would be an idea to get some of the talking done here first. ie do we consider this as just a small-donation, end-of season top up, like previous ones, or do we in fact consider this as the main (and only) 2016/2017 Season Fundraiser, and try to raise enough money to finance all of next season's obligations in advance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 GB fishing for compliments here I think. Honestly mate you've done a solid job with all your fundraising efforts and you'll be missed. And I still need to get you that box of books I have in my spare room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,829 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, govanblue said: PayPal is now available. So we can launch the End Of Season Fundraiser as soon as we're ready. I just thought it would be an idea to get some of the talking done here first. ie do we consider this as just a small-donation, end-of season top up, like previous ones, or do we in fact consider this as the main (and only) 2016/2017 Season Fundraiser, and try to raise enough money to finance all of next season's obligations in advance? I can see the PayPal button now, that is good news. If you can keep it open for a s long as possible into the summer then some might feel better putting in two payments and I am sure it will be 'bumped' well to keep it near the top of the front page. That is my tuppence worth, at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 55 minutes ago, Falcoholic said: GB fishing for compliments here I think. Honestly mate you've done a solid job with all your fundraising efforts and you'll be missed. And I still need to get you that box of books I have in my spare room. There may indeed be some fishing going on, but it's not for compliments - or donations! The main point of this though is that I didn't think it would be fair of me to start a Fundraiser for next season if members were under the impression that I'd be able to sustain it at these levels for a whole 'nother year! So if members do want to see the Fund's work support our Veterans (and Youth Development) next season, then they probably need to commit the cash for that this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 17 minutes ago, Bears r us said: If you can keep it open for a s long as possible into the summer then some might feel better putting in two payments and I am sure it will be 'bumped' well to keep it near the top of the front page. That is my tuppence worth*, at the moment. * minus PayPal fee Yes, I imagine that's what we'll do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,829 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 10 minutes ago, govanblue said: * minus PayPal fee Yes, I imagine that's what we'll do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,032 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Well done on everything you have done mate, might be able to meet you for a beer before a game somtime instead of you running around like a madman! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,851 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Stop whinging and take my money. How much you want? Oh, and you can't leave. We all voted that you have to stay here and carry on the good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,829 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G13 3,038 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 11 hours ago, govanblue said: There may indeed be some fishing going on, but it's not for compliments - or donations! The main point of this though is that I didn't think it would be fair of me to start a Fundraiser for next season if members were under the impression that I'd be able to sustain it at these levels for a whole 'nother year! So if members do want to see the Fund's work support our Veterans (and Youth Development) next season, then they probably need to commit the cash for that this season. I'll do the Rangers tv again for Anniesland next season mate so chalk that up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,829 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 A wee bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoorie 1,088 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 21 hours ago, G13 said: I'll do the Rangers tv again for Anniesland next season mate so chalk that up. ? £50 in for another home GB. Two homes with happy Bears.???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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