RFC Board Election - Chadwick in; Mithen out

[one-eyed]

This hopefully is a joke but from 'Hoof Hearted' on BF....

Apparantly, word has it that at the close of nominations on Tuesday afternoon, there was one nomination to stand against the current three incumbents who are up for re-election. He is a 75 year old.

So all the members will get a ballot with the four names on it and from which three will be elected. I think this is the case

He( the 75 yo) would want to make a good case for mine as this is costing the club some 55k to run the election.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16305054&postcount=1

[Infamy]

I don't think that $ number is correct
An EGM vote maybe, but not for a regular vote at an AGM

[WilliamPowell]

I don't think that $ number is correct
An EGM vote maybe, but not for a regular vote at an AGM

Sorry Infamy, that number would be about right.

First cost is returning officers which would come from the Club's auditors (Price Waterhouse IIRC - they aint cheap). Included in their fee would be the cost for the mail out to all members with voting rights - this includes all adult non-ticketed members....

Trust me they cost about $50k to run 

[Owl]

What are they giving away bottles of grange for each vote or something ? 

[mightytiges]

To drown our sorrow Owl? 

So is there even is fraction of truth to this rumour as it sounds complete garbage? Maybe the old bloke thinks 55k is small change compared to the millions we've spent on dud players/coaches' contracts over the years lol.

[Owl]

To drown our sorrow Owl? 

So is there even is fraction of truth to this rumour as it sounds complete garbage? Maybe the old bloke thinks 55k is small change compared to the millions we've spent on dud players/coaches' contracts over the years lol.

If the contents don't work we could always wallop ourselves with the bottle.

[Ramps]

To drown our sorrow Owl? 

So is there even is fraction of truth to this rumour as it sounds complete garbage? Maybe the old bloke thinks 55k is small change compared to the millions we've spent on dud players/coaches' contracts over the years lol.

I think that the club needs to respect the democratic process. The nonsense of the previous years especially during the casey miller years where people where discouraged to stand was a disgrace. If he has decent ideas and its better than the other candidates then I will vote for him. Give Richmond back to the people!

[Penelope]

From the original poster of this on Big Footy.

Anyone else get their ballot papers today, as predicted by the hoof last week?

Can anyone here enlighten us a bit more on this?

[tigersalive]

I believe Hoof Hearted is the previously know clown called Sausage Roll who enjoys amking up these rumours with no substance.

[one-eyed]

It's actually true.

Rex Chadwick is the challenging candidate. I'll post all 4 candidates spiels shortly when I scanned them in.

[one-eyed]

Richmond Football Club Limited
2009 Election of Directors - Candidate Statement


Rex Chadwick

* Major donor to the Jack Dyer Foundation      
* Foundation Member of the Tommy Hafey Club      
* Sponsor of the Top Ten Tiger Treasures award to Kevin Bartlett      
* A major donor of the furniture and fittings for football department and administration      
* One of only 144 Yellow and Black members      
* Sponsor of the Rookie Draft      
* Sponsor of a player from Coburg Tigers      
* Member of Jack's Club   

Rex has a strong advertising/marketing background working with some of the largest international companies both here and overseas. He is the director of his own well established merchandising company and will work tirelessly for renewed Tiger success.

[one-eyed]

Rob Dalton

Having served as  director for five years - as Chairman of the Club's Audit and Risk Committee and, currently, as Treasurer - I seek your support for Board re-election.

For over 15 years, I have been a Senior Partner at Ernst & Young. I am a life-long Tiger and an inaugural "Richmond Executive" member.

I am proud of the Club's financial turnaround, resulting in record profits.

This has enabled us to build $20million elite training facilities and ensured long-term security.

To achieve sustained success, the Club needs a stable Board and strong financial expertise.

I look forward to your support.

[one-eyed]

Anthony Mithen

I have served Richmond for six years concentrating my efforts on media, I fundraising, membership, sponsorship and representing the common sense Richmond fan.

With a strong background in media, both television and radio, I feel we have made strong change for the better to now be viewed as a united, professional club on the rise, with strong profits and a football plan that is dynamic and modern.

With finances and club facilities now assured, our club needs stability and a consistency to ensure this regime finishes the job by demanding we return to a playing field powerhouse through honest, transparent processes.

[one-eyed]

Maurice O'Shannassy

When I was elected to the Club's Board in 2004 our finances were in a very precarious position.

Today, as Club vice-president and member of the finance committee, I look back with pride at our achievements these past five years:

* Substantial profits
* Increased football department spending
* Embarked upon the $20million Punt Road redevelopment.
* Key personnel and structural changes, which will set us up for sustained success.

With 25 years of business and financial experience, including as the CEO of BlackRock Investment Management, I seek your support to continue using those skills and experience on the Board.

[Ramps]

Mithen- Out
Chadwick- In

Its time for some change and I think that O'Shannessy and Dalton should stay.