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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on March 27, 2012, 11:07:04 AM
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Members Cocktail party update
richmondfc.com.au
Tue 27 Mar, 2012
The overwhelming popularity of the annual Richmond members’ cocktail party, has forced the Club to make alternative arrangements for the function in 2012.
In 2011, the Tigers had to turn down almost 1000 people, who wanted to attend the cocktail party for five-plus-year members.
As a result, an additional cocktail party has been planned for 2012, to ensure that each member, who is entitled to attend as part of the Club’s reward and recognition program, has the opportunity to do so.
To assist with the cost of a second function, the Club has introduced a nominal fee of $35 for eligible members to attend the 2012 cocktail party.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/131499/default.aspx
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As a result, an additional cocktail party has been planned for 2012, to ensure that each member, who is entitled to attend as part of the Club's reward and recognition program, has the opportunity to do so.
To assist with the cost of a second function, the Club has introduced a nominal fee of $35 for eligible members to attend the 2012 cocktail party.
But isn't the 2nd function only going ahead if it is needed? or have I mis-read the fine print ;D
So how can you say the $35 fee is to "assist with the cost of a second function" when there isn't any guarantee that there will be one ;D
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I'm still waiting for my invite ;D
Been thinking about this though
If the Club is so concerned about MEMBERS missing out then why do they sell "guest passes" to this?
Surely it should be a MEMBERS ONLY function then perhaps "so many" members wont miss out?
So can I suggest instead of charging members to attend a function that is supposedly to reward them for their loyalty why don't they stop allowing NON MEMBERS or MEMBERS not meeting the criteria (5+ years of consecutive m'ship) to attend :huh
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I'm still waiting for my invite ;D
Been thinking about this though
If the Club is so concerned about MEMBERS missing out then why do they sell "guest passes" to this?
Surely it should be a MEMBERS ONLY function then perhaps "so many" members wont miss out?
So can I suggest instead of charging members to attend a function that is supposedly to reward them for their loyalty why don't they stop allowing NON MEMBERS or MEMBERS not meeting the criteria (5+ years of consecutive m'ship) to attend :huh
Family perhaps
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Family perhaps
it's supposed to be an over 18 function only
So parents can't take the kids ;D
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Smart dress only-bullet belts and Nothing Sacred Ts. :cheers
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Family perhaps
it's supposed to be an over 18 function only
So parents can't take the kids ;D
But what if you have 45 year old twins living at home mooching off their rents whilst collecting centrelink cheques like RonnieB does? I'm just sayin' :shh
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But what if you have 45 year old twins living at home mooching off their rents whilst collecting centrelink cheques like RonnieB does? I'm just sayin' :shh
Fair question tiga ;D
that has a very easy answer IMHO
If they are members they attned if they are not members they should not be allowed to attend as they shouldn't be selling off guest passes to a Members ONLY function ;D
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personally I reckon they have it all wrong , for the coin this costs we could please a whole lot more, putting on a FREE family day at either Punt rd, or Jells park...free barbie, snags and burgers and soft drink...Please a whole lot more fans and plenty of opportunities for autographs...this cocktail party is fringe elite stuff that is more suited to a ballroom dancing club than RFC...but hey, maybe im a little crazy :shh
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Why do you commoners feel the need to denigrate the elite?
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personally I reckon they have it all wrong , for the coin this costs we could please a whole lot more, putting on a FREE family day at either Punt rd, or Jells park...free barbie, snags and burgers and soft drink...Please a whole lot more fans and plenty of opportunities for autographs...this cocktail party is fringe elite stuff that is more suited to a ballroom dancing club than RFC...but hey, maybe im a little crazy :shh
Spot on, BJ. :thumbsup
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Why do you commoners feel the need to denigrate the elite?
not sure how appealing to a greater proportion of our 50,000 members is denigrating the elite, or am i compleltey missing something ::)
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Why do you commoners feel the need to denigrate the elite?
not sure how appealing to a greater proportion of our 50,000 members is denigrating the elite, or am i compleltey missing something ::)
you insinuated that because it appeals to those of us that have a bit of culture class and sit higher up the tree of life it is more suited to ball-room dancing, where as ball room dancing is the realm of wanna-be commoners who think they are higher up the social order than they really are.
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Why do you commoners feel the need to denigrate the elite?
not sure how appealing to a greater proportion of our 50,000 members is denigrating the elite, or am i compleltey missing something ::)
you insinuated that because it appeals to those of us that have a bit of culture class and sit higher up the tree of life it is more suited to ball-room dancing, where as ball room dancing is the realm of wanna-be commoners who think they are higher up the social order than they really are.
id be careful casting judgement where you sit relative to the rest, my guess is youd likely be horribly mistaken :shh...my point is, rather than the club spend money on a select number of MEMBERS, why not choose to accomodate a far greater proportion. Nothing would please me more than to read we attracted 20,000 supporters/members to a TIGER Party, far more meaningful than a few free lousy beers, but hey dont let me stop you living the dream :lol
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the only way you'd stop me living the dream is if it was found out i was cohort-ing with commoners, so, alas, I must end this conversation, but I will sleep well tonight knowing I can cross the class barrier occasionally without being tainted.
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the only way you'd stop me living the dream is if it was found out i was cohort-ing with commoners, so, alas, I must end this conversation, but I will sleep well tonight knowing I can cross the class barrier occasionally without being tainted.
whatever ::)...sadly for royalists the only thing they dont have in common with "commoners" is heart and brains...just sayin :lol
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oh, right! Next you will be telling us that the lower classes should be able to become doctors, scientists and such? ::).
I pine for the days when we could use your children to clean our chimneys.
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oh, right! Next you will be telling us that the lower classes should be able to become doctors, scientists and such? ::).
I pine for the days when we could use your children to clean our chimneys.
you wouldnt be fit to tie my childrens shoes :wallywink
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i pine even more for the days when such insubordination would result in a public lashing.
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Getting back to it and sitting comfortably somewhere between commoner and royalist....I used to enjoy the cocktail party, gives adults a chance to chat to the players without having to queue up behind hundreds of kids and looking like a bully if you didn't let cute little billy in front of you to get his footy signed . The kids, family, guests have family day, nothing wrong with keeping the cocktail party for those that actually stuff out the money for memberships and have done for years.
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Getting back to it and sitting comfortably somewhere between commoner and royalist....I used to enjoy the cocktail party, gives adults a chance to chat to the players without having to queue up behind hundreds of kids and looking like a bully if you didn't let cute little billy in front of you to get his footy signed . The kids, family, guests have family day, nothing wrong with keeping the cocktail party for those that actually stuff out the money for memberships and have done for years.
totally agree :thumbsup
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Getting back to it and sitting comfortably somewhere between commoner and royalist....I used to enjoy the cocktail party, gives adults a chance to chat to the players without having to queue up behind hundreds of kids and looking like a bully if you didn't let cute little billy in front of you to get his footy signed . The kids, family, guests have family day, nothing wrong with keeping the cocktail party for those that actually stuff out the money for memberships and have done for years.
totally agree :thumbsup
Ditto :thumbsup
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Getting back to it and sitting comfortably somewhere between commoner and royalist....I used to enjoy the cocktail party, gives adults a chance to chat to the players without having to queue up behind hundreds of kids and looking like a bully if you didn't let cute little billy in front of you to get his footy signed . The kids, family, guests have family day, nothing wrong with keeping the cocktail party for those that actually stuff out the money for memberships and have done for years.
totally agree :thumbsup
Ditto :thumbsup
Ditto x2
Top post 2JD
IMHO the issue here is the Club has been running this event for years for FREE. Now suddenly this year they want to "reward loyalty" by charging people a fee without warning or any notification on any membership renewal info to attend something that has never had any costs to members attached to it
It has been handled poorly and it is disappointing the way they've gone about it
And BTW I am still waiting for my invite. GOld member inthe household got theirs today, me (platinum) I am still waiting - not that i will be going. Sorry but shouldn't have to pay - no one should
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I'm a Gold member too WP and I have not received mine either.
If it comes tomorrow won't get it either till I come home from the game as I am going to the game from work and who knows what mood I'll be in when I get home and whether I'll want it. :shh
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got my invite, been there done that, I'll be politely declining :gotigers
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Scumbags - Knew when when all the log dwellers came out and demand outweighed supply they would pull this poo.
Junior has been hanging to go for years - finally 18 and COP THAT - Should treat "Loyal" members a bit better than that.
And just for the record, No I have never been so I am not a scumbag as such, it is just the principle behind this move that stinks :banghead - They have got their fair share from us for many a long year not much to ask for a couple of free beers :banghead again
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Where is RFC Offical when you want him? Hiding no doubt
There only savior will be a few solid wins starting tonight.although saying that.its a very ordinary effort by the RFC to charge when it's a rewards program
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I will be honest I am not sure if I'm more angry about having to pay or the way the Club has gone about it or how they are justifying it
I just read this reply from Mr RFO on BF:
"First and foremost, we want to ensure that all members who are eligible to attend the cocktail party can attend. Last year we had around 1000 members who were not able to get tickets, despite the fact they qualified for the event, having been members for longer than 5 years. To overcome this issue in 2012, the Club have booked a second night at Crown, which ensures that we can take double the amount of members to the event. To cover the costs of a potential second event, we have introduced a small charge of $35 per person.
Prior to introducing this charge, we investigated the reward and recognition program at other clubs and found that Richmond were the only club offering an event, such as the Members’ Cocktail Party, free of charge to members. Combining this point with the fact we can no longer cater for the members who want to attend, we introduced the nominal charge."
Link: http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?s=7dde985b4f460249d143be3842165fa7&p=23676908&postcount=534
3 points:
1/ As I said originally, if it is a Members ONLY event then why sell "guest passes"? Surely that allows for more members to attend
2/ Is there a 2nd function or not? Fine print on the invite (& BTW I still haven't got mine :banghead) says there maybe one not that there will be one. Original notice from the Clubs website says the $35 fee is to assist with the cost of the 2nd event. What happens if there isn one?
3/ Can I say I get really annoyed when the Club mentions they base part of their decision making on what other clubs are doing. Quite frankly I don't give a "rats tossbag" what other Clubs do, how they do it. We are Richmond and it's about how we do things that I'm interested in
Thus endeth this morning rant ;D
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oh, right! Next you will be telling us that the lower classes should be able to become doctors, scientists and such? ::).
I pine for the days when we could use your children to clean our chimneys.
This is pure gold al. Very entertaining indeed :lol :thumbsup I haven't laughed this much since my chauffeur ran over a squirrel.
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oh, right! Next you will be telling us that the lower classes should be able to become doctors, scientists and such? ::).
I pine for the days when we could use your children to clean our chimneys.
This is pure gold al. Very entertaining indeed :lol :thumbsup I haven't laughed this much since my chauffeur ran over a squirrel.
:lol
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I've never been, have only just hit my 5 years now, but maybe stig can let us know how many members attended last year and how many were guests? Might bring us closer to how they are justifying it.
Better thing to do in my mind would have been members in for free, guest passes $135. :police:
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I don't have an issue with paying.
Enjoyed a few big nights for free in the past but its always too packed, impossible to chat to players for a decent amount of time with drunk birds wanting photos. If you don't want to pay then awesome, more beer and food @ $35 for me.
I'm annoyed they have guest passes, it's a "Members" Cocktail Party. Went last year and some muppet Collingwood supporter was slagging us off in the urinals, I nearly peeed on him.
You have to pay for everything these days, I'll save my whinging about having to pay for reading the HS website.
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after last nights pathetic performance, the club is paying supporters $35.00 to attend the cocktail party.
Call it a discount of your yearly donation, sorry membership
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Still waiting for the bloody invite
A week after the first lot went out and people are still waiting
Poor effort RFC >:(
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I'll drink myself to death if we have a bad one against the Pies.
Look for the pile of blood with suit attached.
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The headline in the paper, Smasha found smashed at the cocktail party.
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RFCO saying we should be getting an invite in the mail in next 48hrs.
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I ordered mine on the 5th and the first one isn't full yet????
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Members’ information
richmondfc.com.au
Mon 16 Apr, 2012
Cocktail Party
The Club’s 2012 Members’ Cocktail Party, to be held in the Palladium Room at Crown, is now only two weeks away (Tuesday, May 1). Eligible members can make a booking for this popular event at a cost of just $35 per person. Included in the price is finger food and a selection of beverages such as beer, wine and soft drink. The function is available to Silver Members and above (five years plus), who are at least 18 years of age. All eligible members can log into their “My Richmond Account” to purchase tickets or contact the Club on 1300 742466 for more information. All Tiger players will be in attendance on the evening.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6301/newsId/133227/Default.aspx
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Members’ information
richmondfc.com.au
Mon 16 Apr, 2012
Cocktail Party
The Club’s 2012 Members’ Cocktail Party, to be held in the Palladium Room at Crown, is now only two weeks away (Tuesday, May 1). Eligible members can make a booking for this popular event at a cost of just $35 per person. Included in the price is finger food and a selection of beverages such as beer, wine and soft drink. The function is available to Silver Members and above (five years plus), who are at least 18 years of age. All eligible members can log into their “My Richmond Account” to purchase tickets or contact the Club on 1300 742466 for more information. All Tiger players will be in attendance on the evening.
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/6301/newsId/133227/Default.aspx
So it's yet to sell out :lol :lol
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So here we are 1st one coming up for the CUB, wonder if the charge scared the hordes off and made a second one redundant. :huh
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So here we are 1st one coming up for the CUB, wonder if the charge scared the hordes off and made a second one redundant. :huh
There hasn't been a word about the 2nd one and the "SOLD OUT" sign hasn't gone up on the 2st one ;D
So I reckon it is fair to assume that the numbers are down because of the Club charging people ;D
Cannot say it's any great surprise :whistle
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I have my wristband
I will be there :thumbsup
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Fantastic hope it's nice and quiet so I can rip into it.
Anyone from oer that's going say hi don't be shy, I'll be the dude in the suit with the white wristband ;D
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Fantastic hope it's nice and quiet so I can rip into it.
Anyone from oer that's going say hi don't be shy, I'll be the dude in the suit with the white wristband ;D
come over and say Hi,
I will be in a suit with a black wrist band.LOL
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Fantastic hope it's nice and quiet so I can rip into it.
Anyone from oer that's going say hi don't be shy, I'll be the dude in the suit with the white wristband ;D
come over and say Hi,
I will be in a suit with a black wrist band.LOL
Cya there you old grump. :cheers ;D
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Fantastic night
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Fantastic night
Probably because the numbers were down
And seeing the club doesn't appear to planning a 2nd one are they going to refund eveyone who attended tonight their $35?
Seeing they said the fee was to cover the cost of runnig a 2nd function :-\
From the RFC Web-site:
To assist with the cost of a second function, the Club has introduced a nominal fee of $35 for eligible members to attend the 2012 cocktail party.
From: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/131499/default.aspx"
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All players accessible and chatty
Great function
Worth the money
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How many people were there, and did you get your 35 woth of grog and tucker
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Yes and yes
Although function finished at 8.25
You will here more
Many unhappy
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Yes and yes
Although function finished at 8.25
You will here more
Many unhappy
Unhappy because of the finishing time?
Think less numbers would mean it would have been easier to access players
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The word on twitter from tonight's cocktail function is Lids has gotten engaged to Katie :clapping. Perhaps Cotch to follow soon with Brooke.
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Meh. No wedding until the Tiges win a flag
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One step closer to father-sons.
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The word on twitter from tonight's cocktail function is Lids has gotten engaged to Katie :clapping. Perhaps Cotch to follow soon with Brooke.
Lids has been engaged for a few weeks.
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Top night.
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First one great night, others that have been before reckon it was always too packed.
Nice manageable size crowd, easy to get food drink and access to players, I just did Cotch and was coerced into Miller which should be a laugh when I see it.
Only real complaint would be it used to go 3 hours now it was a 630 start and the bar closed 08:30 sharp and caught many off guard, that was pretty pi55 poor.
Be nice if the 35 was reimbursed as a voucher or free entry next year, but doubt it. Was worth the price anyway.
There would be tonnes of Silver members maybe they should always charge and 10+ years are free.
Miller - lol - seems like a nice guy though :rollin
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VIDEO: Rance and Grimes get around the members at the Members Cocktail party ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/445833/default.aspx
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VIDEO: Rance and Grimes get around the members at the Members Cocktail party ...
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roarvisionarchive/tabid/11454/contentid/445833/default.aspx
stuffing idiots the lot of them :lol
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:lol
"how's your night been?"
"how's my night been? oh this part's been real good, the wifes in there....."
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Hey! There's jackstar at 1:30! :)
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So who is the guy that turns around in his chair when they're talking about Edwards and his beard? That kid that turned around a few times? I thought they didn't let kids in ?
:outtahere
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haha. Great Video!