Tigers forced to polls again

[mightytiges]

Yeah disillusionment is everywhere - NOT! What an idiot . 
   
 

First time Ive ever seen u get angry mate.

keep it up.

You've forgotten Ox what I said at the time about the 2004 board dramas lol .

IMO, based on being more involved with club as a kid/teenager in the 80s and early 90s, one of main reasons why the RFC has been a basket case all this time was certain people or a certain minority who live on the periphery of the inner sanctum  of the club having an overblown view of their own self-importance and worth to the RFC and pushing their own sort-sighted agenda onto the club (and sadly often succeeding as the board caved into the pressure). I thought after the turmoil of 2004 that maybe we had finally got rid of all this crap and all Richmond people had learnt from the past 25 years of chasing quick fixes.

I have no problem with someone exercising their democratic right to run for the board as long as they are putting the club and its interests first. Unless this guy can bring with him another major sponsor or in some way bring in fresh ideas that bring in $$$ moreso than the incumbants he's challenging then why run for the board again and waste $60k of the club's money    .   

[Razorblade]

I hope he gets his ass handed to him at the AGM!

[Ox]

They really are a pack of feral turkeys arent they.?

Excuse us for sitting back and watching the masses make annual fukwits out of themselves.

[WilliamPowell]

Same old questions every year, why is revenue down etc etc  blah blah blah

 

Same answers too

Maybe I should rush the microphone this year and ask a question or 2, or sing a song for something different 

I have no problem with someone exercising their democratic right to run for the board as long as they are putting the club and its interests first. Unless this guy can bring with him another major sponsor or in some way bring in fresh ideas that bring in $$$ moreso than the incumbants he's challenging then why run for the board again and waste $60k of the club's money .

exactly MT - I have absolutely no problem with anyone putting their hand up because it is thier right but I really have a problem when people come forward with apparently not 1 idea and then use the standard catch cry of I will represent the "member" (or in this case the general member whatever that is ) like we are some sort of lost souls who need saving because we are supposedly all so disillusioned

[one-eyed]

While we're waiting for the flyers for the upcoming January 2006 election, here's a copy of Jim Giannopoulos' flyer from the January 2004 election:

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“A Change of Blood” for the RFC board

Dear fellow member,

My name is Jim Giannopoulos and I am seeking your support for election to the Richmond Football Club Board (RFC). With a background in finance and management and currently employed with a large multi-national organisation, I believe I could bring some fresh new ideas, passion and corporate sponsorship into the RFC and move the club forward.

So what do I stand for?

Working with the Board, some of my policies include:

1) Bringing into the club corporate opportunities to increase our revenue base, and turn around our financial position.

2) Reviewing the current membership program to identify areas for growth and improvement for our members Target: 35,000 members within 3 years.

3) Boosting junior memberships through targeted programs such as school visits.

4) Identification of our member’s needs through open forums and questionnaires to identify how the RFC can match those needs i.e., membership requirements

5)  Identify areas where we can invest for long term investment growth i.e., non-football commercial investments and corporate sponsorship.

6) Regular opportunities for members and supporters to have contact with board members during the season to solicit your feedback, as well as the encouragement of past player/official links with the club.

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE – YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

Looking forward to catching up with you throughout the season.

Regards
Jim Giannopoulos

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The last time Jim Giannopoulos ran, Rhett Bartlett also asked him (and David Clayton who was also a candidate back then) a set of questions on Rhett's site Rhettrospective (about half way down the page):

http://www.rhettrospective.com/rhett_column_rhett.htm

[mightytiges]

Firstly, saying in a general sense what needs to be done is easy. However explaining specifically how you would do it is the key. If Jim or anyone wants their challenge to be taken seriously they have to explain the "hows" otherwise it's just same hand-wavey waffle we've been promised before yet never delivered over the past 25 years.

Secondly, most of the things he outlined two years ago are already in place and planned for over the long-term. So it would be odd if he is running again based on those same "policies" when the latest flyers are sent out. The only one not is point 5 but where does the money come from for us to invest in our current financial state. If we had extra monies it would be used to pay off our debt (overdraft) first as the interest payments significantly hit our bottom line. From our overall club operations we made around a $400k profit last year but paying off the interest knocked that the profit down to just $41k.

IMHO no way anyone at the RFC will be able to attract 35,000 members (40,000 in response to Rhett's questions) until we play finals regularly. A number of supporters have been burnt by too many false dawns. Give them a winning, entertaining and successful team to support and then they will come/return and in those numbers. Until then thinking we can reach 35,000-40,000 members within a 3 year timeframe is wishful thinking. 

[Jackstar]

Referring to Jims policy no 1.
With the oustanding work done by Greg Miller, the Tiger executive was born with 50 corporate supporters paying $5000. to join this exclusive club.

Referring to Poilcy 4.
Club has a supporters forum in place.
Also club has information nights usually 2 twice a year.
Also website is regularly holding questionaires.

Referring to Policy 6.
Most board members are seen at the aftermatchs either in the social club or Victory room at Telstra. Whats amazing about the aftermatches at telstra if we lose, there are"" 2 men and  a dog "" there.

Hate to spoil Jims moment of Glory but a regional sales manager is hardly a a position which would attract movers and shakers

[PuntRdRoar]

Look I have to admit that im not happy with 2 or 3 on the current board, however I would of hoped that the RFC would start to put in place Richmond people who are MCC members and get them to nominate for the MCC board. Thats where we need Richmond people. We need people on the MCC Board not our own just at the moment!

[mightytiges]

Thats where we need Richmond people. We need people on the MCC Board not our own just at the moment!

Could not agree more RT. The MCC has taken us for granted for years. 40 years of large crowds and in return we've got the worse deal as tenant especially when compared to the newbies  . We need influence on the inside to get a favourable deal quickly.

[Jackstar]

Common sense has prevailed. Jim has stood down from the election.
Saved the club $60-$80,000 
He wouldnt have got elected anyway.
You can just imagine the"" ferrals "" carrying on about Jim pulling out.
The keyboards will be smoking!

[Ox]

Common sense has prevailed. Jim has stood down from the election.
Saved the club $60-$80,000 
He wouldnt have got elected anyway.
You can just imagine the"" ferrals "" carrying on about Jim pulling out.
The keyboards will be smoking!

I rhiught he drowned in the bay yeasterday retrieving the Ortho Crtoss

[Razorblade]

If this is true, then i must give credit to Jim, his decision to stand for the board was just plain stupid and nothing good could have come out of it, but he has put his ego aside and done what is best for the club! 

Still, i'd like to see a few more "proper" businessmen on the board!

[Moi]

Damn shame that 

Seriously, glad sanity prevailed! 

[PuntRdRoar]

Jacko- why dont you organise to get 3 or 4 RFC MCC members to nominate for the next MCC election- that would be of more use champ.

[tiga]

Can Jim organise a free souvlaki with entry to games- Vote 1 Jim!

As long as they aren't made from the meat of his 'General Member'