The Fighting Tiger Fund - "Giving 110%" [merged]

[gerkin greg]

How did we go raising money at the Carlton game? Nothing has been mentioned in the wake of that debacle. Couple of half eaten cold pies? I thought that was one of the big days for the FTF.... 

[Willy]

How did we go raising money at the Carlton game? Nothing has been mentioned in the wake of that debacle. Couple of half eaten cold pies? I thought that was one of the big days for the FTF.... 

I nearly donated my membership. Thats gotta be worth a few squid...

[one-eyed]

FTF tally updated on the RFC website:

[one-eyed]

Half-way target looms for FTF
by Adrian Ceddia
Tue 26 Jul, 2011


Richmond’s Fighting Tiger Fund is nearing the half-way point in its quest to raise $6 million for the Club.

The Fighting Tiger Fund was established earlier this year, with the aim of reducing the Club’s debt, and providing the opportunity to make critical investments in the football department.

The FTF has received overwhelming support so far from members, supporters, corporate partners and the playing group, who collectively have raised $2.8 million.

“The willingness of the entire Richmond family to pledge to the Fighting Tiger Fund this year has been amazing,” said Club CEO Brendon Gale.

“We are off to a great start, but we understand we still have a long way to go.  Despite some setbacks on the field in the last few weeks, we remain totally positive and determined to see our plan through to the end.

“We have set ourselves some ambitious goals, and have made a strong commitment not to take any short cuts to achieve them.”

The Fighting Tiger Fund will ultimately enable Richmond to reduce the burden of debt, expand coaching and high-performance programs, and pay 100% of the salary cap, which will position the Club favorably for the introduction of free agency at the end of next year.

The fund also will pave the way for the re-configuration of Punt Road Oval to an elite training surface, and assist with the establishment down the track of a stand-alone reserves side.

Richmond has a number of exciting initiatives planned for the coming months, as it continues to climb towards its fundraising target.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/119503/default.aspx

[yellowandback]

$3 million by seasons end would be a good result.

Halfway mark? Is that right?

[WilliamPowell]

$3 million by seasons end would be a good result.

Halfway mark? Is that right?

Yeah launched late Feb

I still reckon they will struggle to get the $6mil now because of what's happened in the last 8-9 weeks. Really hope I am wrong

[one-eyed]

Up to $2.8 million officially on the RFC site...

[tony_montana]

$3 million by seasons end would be a good result.

Halfway mark? Is that right?

Yeah launched late Feb

I still reckon they will struggle to get the $6mil now because of what's happened in the last 8-9 weeks. Really hope I am wrong

nah WP, usually by christmas time we've got severe footy withdrawals, all it needs is a couple of good training reports, a few feel good articles and we'll be good for another 2mill if they have a fundraiser prior to rnd 1  from there its just another lazy mill  which can be eaten away if we have another start to the season like this season

[yellowandback]

$3 million by seasons end would be a good result.

Halfway mark? Is that right?

Yeah launched late Feb

I still reckon they will struggle to get the $6mil now because of what's happened in the last 8-9 weeks. Really hope I am wrong

I reckon $3m will be a stretch unless we have some serious white knights on their way......
Jackstar, I'm talking to you

[one-eyed]

FTF provides key boost
richmondfc.com.au
Wed 03 Aug, 2011

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has revealed that the Fighting Tiger Fund will allow the Club to wipe almost $1 million from its debt at the end of this financial year ( October 31).

 The FTF has also enabled the Club to take a significant step towards the re-surfacing and re-configuration of Punt Road Oval, with an announcement likely to be made in the near future about the scope and timing of the works.

The fund, which is approaching the halfway mark of its ambitious target of $6 million, has been established to reduce debt and invest in football resources.

“Our number one priority, in terms of football investment, was to re-surface and re-shape Punt Road Oval,” Gale said. “As our most important piece of ‘equipment’, this is seen as critical. We expect to be in a position to make an announcement about these works in the near future.

 “We will also slice a significant amount off our debt, so what we have achieved to this stage with the Fighting Tiger Fund is fantastic. It has provided a wonderful foundation for us to build on as a Club.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/120092/default.aspx

[one-eyed]

The Club is asking for more donations towards the Fighting Tiger Fund on the RFC website:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/120753/default.aspx

[Hellenic Tiger]

How about we post on the clubs website as a fan base a few wins would be nice also. Wishful thinking atm.

[one-eyed]

$119,500 will be going to the FTF via the sale of 100 limited memorabilia editions of  "Hafey's Guns":

https://shopdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Product&ProductID=21846&OrgID=1751

Memorabilia - Hafey's Guns

Supplier: Richmond Football Club
Price: $1,195.00
 
Postage Cost:    $60.00
 


Description

From 1967 to 1974, Richmond, under the strong coaching guidance of Tommy Hafey, dominated the league football competition.

The Tigers won four premierships (1967, 1969, 1973 & 1974) with a powerful brand of football that was the delight of their fans, and envy of their rivals. During that golden Yellow and Black era, Richmond’s on-field charge was led by five of the Club’s all-time greats – Kevin Bartlett, Francis Bourke, Dick Clay, Michael Green and Royce Hart.

This mighty quintet played major roles in all four of those Hafey-coached premierships, and are fondly remembered, four decades on, as ‘Tommy’s Guns’.

This memorabilia piece is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Limited to only 100 editions this piece comes personally signed by each player and Tommy Hafey and will be accompanied by Richmond Football Club certificate of authenticity.

All proceeds from the sale of these pieces will go directly to the Fighting Tiger Fund.

For more information please call us on 9426 4419 or email tigerland@richmondfc.com.au.

Stock will be ready late September and will be couriered at this time. Courier fee is $60 per piece. If you would like to pick this piece please contact the club and we will contact you once all editions are finalised.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/123851/default.aspx

[10 FLAGS]

Thats a quality piece of memorabilia IMHO.

[Eat_em_Alive]

Wish I could get that for my old man, he'd love it