Board elections & AGM (reports start pg10)

Synbad · **Posted:** Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:13 pm

I think my point is .. people will give.. supporters/ sponsors even the rich.. if theyre inspired to do so and given good reasons and a plan on why they should donate/ give/ invest etc...

Right now this is lacking from the club and needs to be addressed.

Elwood Blues1 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:10 am **Posts:** 4827

I want someone with a financial plan to get us out of debt and keep out of debt......an expert....so we dont need random donations or tin rattling.

SHHH! · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:44 pm **Posts:** 890

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

I want someone with a financial plan to get us out of debt and keep out of debt......an expert....so we dont need random donations or tin rattling.

Rubbish
What we really need and still have is the best footballing Board of X Players that we can muster for the next time the boards go at it head to head before the main game!

Why would we as a club vote for BUSINESS PEOPLE when we get to vote for Sticks and all the rest.

Before you start the Printing Company is near on a front , Collo has business brains and we need more brain and $$$ and less football braun

Synbad · **Posted:** Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:23 pm

What we need are people who are not afraid to be visionaries.

Currently the club is a joke.

Jarusa · **Joined:** Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:00 am **Posts:** 23123

molsey wrote:

Sounds like he's going to love the Blueseum, Jarusa.....

Maybe you have a new best friend?

Sounds like he loves his CFC history. I like him already.

You seem like a nice enough bloke molsey, so you can stay number one. :wink:

Thanks for the info guys, keep it coming, the more informed we are the better.

Elwood Blues1 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:10 am **Posts:** 4827

SHHH! wrote:

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

I want someone with a financial plan to get us out of debt and keep out of debt......an expert....so we dont need random donations or tin rattling.

Rubbish
What we really need and still have is the best footballing Board of X Players that we can muster for the next time the boards go at it head to head before the main game!

Why would we as a club vote for BUSINESS PEOPLE when we get to vote for Sticks and all the rest.

Before you start the Printing Company is near on a front , Collo has business brains and we need more brain and $$$ and less football braun

If someone could translate the first paragraph of SHHH's work help me out..

You would vote for a balance of people with different skills I would have thought but with the major problem being debt it would seem to me that
several experts in the debt reduction /financial planning areas would be handy or candidates with access to those people who can short term and long term plan and get us out of relying on wealthy benefactors, white knights or long suffering members/supporters tin rattling and begging to the AFL to dip our snouts in the CBF....

7dominator · **Posted:** Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:19 pm

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

SHHH! wrote:

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

I want someone with a financial plan to get us out of debt and keep out of debt......an expert....so we dont need random donations or tin rattling.

Rubbish
What we really need and still have is the best footballing Board of X Players that we can muster for the next time the boards go at it head to head before the main game!

Why would we as a club vote for BUSINESS PEOPLE when we get to vote for Sticks and all the rest.

Before you start the Printing Company is near on a front , Collo has business brains and we need more brain and $$$ and less football braun

If someone could translate the first paragraph of SHHH's work help me out..

You would vote for a balance of people with different skills I would have thought but with the major problem being debt it would seem to me that
several experts in the debt reduction /financial planning areas would be handy or candidates with access to those people who can short term and long term plan and get us out of relying on wealthy benefactors, white knights or long suffering members/supporters tin rattling and begging to the AFL to dip our snouts in the CBF....

I,m with you Elwood.I have absolutely no idea what he is talking about! :oops:

camel · **Posted:** Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:05 am

A snippet at the bottom of the article referred to in this thread mentions the names of the new candidatesâ€¦

Quote:

One of the three candidates seeking to challenge incumbents at Carlton's election has made the redevelopment of Princes Park his main election platform and expressed "concern" about the direction of the club.

Marcus Clarke, a barrister and social club board member has nominated for a board position, along with businessmen and coterie members Greg Lee and Craig Hart. Clarke said he was not on a ticket with either Lee or Hart and was a supporter of Stephen Kernahan, who is one of the three directors facing the members (John Valmormida and Chris Pavlou are others).

"I think he should be supported. I'm opposing the other two," said Clarke, who said he was "concerned about certain aspects" of the club's direction, but would not elaborate.

Carlton last night was yet to confirm whether the nominations of Clarke, Lee and Hart had been accepted and complied with the club's articles. Hart has been seconded by Carlton's No. 1 ticketholder, Vivienne Kerr, widow of club powerbroker Laurie Kerr.

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/real ... 91166.html

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:46 am

Glad we know the names now, pity I know sweat FA about them

Time for Google to come to the party.

SHHH! · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:44 pm **Posts:** 890

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

SHHH! wrote:

Elwood Blues1 wrote:

I want someone with a financial plan to get us out of debt and keep out of debt......an expert....so we dont need random donations or tin rattling.

Rubbish
What we really need and still have is the best footballing Board of X Players that we can muster for the next time the boards go at it head to head before the main game!

Why would we as a club vote for BUSINESS PEOPLE when we get to vote for Sticks and all the rest.

Before you start the Printing Company is near on a front , Collo has business brains and we need more brain and $$$ and less football braun

If someone could translate the first paragraph of SHHH's work help me out..

You would vote for a balance of people with different skills I would have thought but with the major problem being debt it would seem to me that
several experts in the debt reduction /financial planning areas would be handy or candidates with access to those people who can short term and long term plan and get us out of relying on wealthy benefactors, white knights or long suffering members/supporters tin rattling and begging to the AFL to dip our snouts in the CBF....

ELWOOD
our Board over the years has included business men such as
Deisel
Sticks
SOS
SWAN - hated Jack with passion= reason for standing
[color=red][color=red]Collo
Lofts[/color]
Hunter
Hall
and many others who I have left off including Armstrong, Ashman Serge Silvagni.
That's what I'm talking about.[/color]

Those in red actually have a business clout background and some $$$ to throw around.

Not that I need to look at the current board but how come people stiull talk of Pratt etc when Matheison sits on the board? Does he throw his money around for the CLUB?

The 3 who are standing I need to look at but if they have the slightest ability it's better than an x footballer with none!

Conundrum · **Joined:** Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:23 pm **Posts:** 436

Synbad wrote:

What we need are people who are not afraid to be visionaries.

Currently the club is a joke.

I had a good hard think about this one Synbad. If he wasn't a pom I would be approaching Richard Branson to take over from Collo. Great entrepreneur and visionary. Come to think of it, any personality will come in handy when compared to Ian's. Also have an alignement in names which could translate into corporate spornsorship as the Vigin Blues.

Don't think he would be keen though.

My next choice is none oher that Geoffrey Eddelsten. Great medical entrepreneur who brought us pianos in the waiting rooms. Sure he got deregistered but the AMA are such a conservative lot. Not only did he bankroll the Swans and put the money where his mouth is but he did promote the game and club well. And what about the Swannettes, or in this politically correct world are they no longer viewed as visual expressionists.

We could do with such a character on our board willing to hire hitmen to do his dirty work in truly machiavellian tradition. You may have some concerns as to his ethical conduct but given the way we have been screwed by the AFL, at the moment it is not a prerequisite not highly desirable attribute.

Synbad · **Posted:** Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:33 pm

I just believe a man who understands business and that a footy club is more than just a business its about football people and entertainement and whether we like it or not is abit like Roadshow.. u have a product... its on for 3 hours a week.. you need bums on seats... whether you liked that movie or not.. youll still be back next week.. because football is unpredictable.. and anything happens.

But to sell a product for entertainment .. you must give the perception its going to give you something back.

Then when it becomes your favourite form of entertainment you turn it into a lifestyle for the punters.

Right now were just this thing... doing stuff... not very well...
Its not marketed well... its not managed well... its not entertaining well...

JackWorrall · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:11 am

From what I've heard from decent sources, Greg Lee is seen as not only a committee member, but the man to take over from Collins in the next two years.

Given Lee's profile, I think he would be exactly the kind of leader we need.

Synbad · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:10 am

Anyone thats in tune with the modern world and the way things are done in the modern world would be a great asset.

budzy · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:17 am **Posts:** 8128

IMPLOSION ???

IT SEEMS from a rankâ€™nâ€™file membersâ€™ point of view that the club is in the initial stages of an upcoming implosionâ€¦.wrong??

IT SEEMS from a rankâ€™nâ€™file membersâ€™ point of view that the club is in a shambles at the moment and in need of SERIOUS CHANGE on a number of levels.

IT SEEMS from a rankâ€™nâ€™file membersâ€™ point of view that this change needs to BEGIN at the AGM with the voting in of new faces who have new ideas of how to restore the clubs pride & strength ON and OFF the field (including a plan to get some SERIOUS CASH together FAST for a seemingly fast approaching hefty contract payout!!!) at board level.

Carlton members one & all,
If you believe the club is in trouble donâ€™t just do nothing but bitch & moan on TC, please exercise your right to vote and vote for change.
Hereâ€™s a budzyism for yaâ€¦â€

Italian Blue · **Joined:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:39 pm **Posts:** 239

Does anyone know if the 3 candidates have pledged to put $$$$$$ in if they r elected??????

Synbad · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:23 pm

They dont have to pledge money.. they just have to be useful.....

Italian Blue · **Joined:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:39 pm **Posts:** 239

Useful buys you nothing, the club needs $$$$$ to return to its glory days......The current board members believe they r useful......We need people with clout and pull.......

Synbad · **Posted:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:37 pm

Italian Blue wrote:

:shock: Useful buys you nothing, the club needs $$$$$ to return to its glory days......The current board members believe they r useful......We need people with clout and pull.......

club need people that are useful to attract $$$ or to help devise ways to attract $$$$ not to pay out of their own pockets.... its not about buying a seat on the board then being a useless @#$%&!!!...

Italian Blue · **Joined:** Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:39 pm **Posts:** 239

Other than Eddie Maquire, who at Collingwood has vision?????I bet the Directors at Collingwood put in $$$$$ out of their own pocket??????

Where would Collingwood be without Eddie and where do we get a Eddie Maquire?????

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