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Manchego Cheese said:
My read is they didn't pay us a cent for this.
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My read too. This was effectively carltons way of making sure the front sport wasnt just blank and rewarding an existing sponsor - perhaps with a hope that they'll upgrade, but with no commitment from the sponsor to do so at this time.,
 
The_Wookie said:
My read too. This was effectively carltons way of making sure the front sport wasnt just blank and rewarding an existing sponsor - perhaps with a hope that they'll upgrade, but with no commitment from the sponsor to do so at this time.,
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If this is a case I like the move, rather than leave Career one on their after officially pulling out, reward an existing sponsor with the hope the upgrade.
 

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It seems like they are running a bequest program now to fund the football department? My Dad got a letter and brochure about leaving something in his will to them. I would rather we tried something like the Fighting Tiger Fund to raise additional cash from supporters.
 
Teagueeee15 said:
It seems like they are running a bequest program now to fund the football department? My Dad got a letter and brochure about leaving something in his will to them. I would rather we tried something like the Fighting Tiger Fund to raise additional cash from supporters.
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Probably not the worst idea, I would imagine footy and CFC brings so much joy to many peoples lives that a lot of fans would feel they want to leave a little bit to the footy club. Far better than leaving it to a church or distant relative you rarely see.
 
ItsAllAboutMe said:
Probably not the worst idea, I would imagine footy and CFC brings so much joy to many peoples lives that a lot of fans would feel they want to leave a little bit to the footy club. Far better than leaving it to a church or distant relative you rarely see.
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or a charity, **** those guys
 
Teagueeee15 said:
It seems like they are running a bequest program now to fund the football department? My Dad got a letter and brochure about leaving something in his will to them. I would rather we tried something like the Fighting Tiger Fund to raise additional cash from supporters.
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How is old is your Dad if you don't mind me asking.

My old boy who is 70 got a letter about leaving money in his will to the club. He didn't take it too well.

Apparently Richmond do a similar thing.
 
blueboy25 said:
How is old is your Dad if you don't mind me asking.

My old boy who is 70 got a letter about leaving money in his will to the club. He didn't take it too well.

Apparently Richmond do a similar thing.
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He is in his mid 60's and has been a club member since 1980.

Successful philanthropy projects tend to be about building up a relationship with a donor over time, such as regular invites to club events like the presidents lunch before a game or season launches...etc, but my Dad has never been invited to anything like that and then a letter and a brochure arrive in the mail asking about leaving a gift to the club in his will.

The benefits if you do take part, seem very nice. My feedback to those running the Bequest Program would be to invite people like my father to these sort of events first to establish a relationship with him rather than sending a cold call type letter out of the blue.
 

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MEB_ said:
Yep. "Hey you! You might die soon, wanna givvus some money?"
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It's cringe-worthy and completely disrespectful.

I have absolutely no issue with the club having a bequest program, but IMO they are clearly overstepping the mark by actively promoting it to the elderly in our supporter base.

If I received something like that in the mail I'd be disgusted and I'd let the club know about it. And to be honest, if I was considering giving to the club, it'd probably steer me in the exact opposite direction.
 
I received a letter today inviting me to attend a function at Princes Park on 12 July. I can take a guest as well. Of course, the bequeath program is the purpose of the invite. However David Rhy-Jones, David Glascott, Geoff Southby and John Nicholls will be in attendance. A couple of coffee, sandwiches, cakes and Carlton legends. Nice. I'd be disappointed if this turns out like a 'time share' function where excessive pressure is put on those who attend to leave money to the Carlton Footy Club. I might have to go so I can provide some feedback to BF.
 
Robbo's my hero said:
I received a letter today inviting me to attend a function at Princes Park on 12 July. I can take a guest as well. Of course, the bequeath program is the purpose of the invite. However David Rhy-Jones, David Glascott, Geoff Southby and John Nicholls will be in attendance. A couple of coffee, sandwiches, cakes and Carlton legends. Nice. I'd be disappointed if this turns out like a 'time share' function where excessive pressure is put on those who attend to leave money to the Carlton Footy Club. I might have to go so I can provide some feedback to BF.
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What does the letter say?
 

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MEB_ said:
What does the letter say?
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Not a great deal more than what I've said. RSVP and brochure as well. All donations via the bequest program go into an investment fund and the income earned on such investments shall be applied only for the benefit of football programs. If you decide to bequeath an amount to the club you become a member of Blues Forever. While you're alive and kicking this means you receive annual benefits, information and access to the club's bequeath officer.
 
Robbo's my hero said:
Not a great deal more than what I've said. RSVP and brochure as well. All donations via the bequest program go into an investment fund and the income earned on such investments shall be applied only for the benefit of football programs. If you decide to bequeath an amount to the club you become a member of Blues Forever. While you're alive and kicking this means you receive annual benefits, information and access to the club's bequeath officer.
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Still feels icky to me.

Do you think you'll go to the function? I'm intrigued as to how much they'll push it, or if they won't mention it at all and just hope for the best.
 
MEB_ said:
Still feels icky to me.

Do you think you'll go to the function? I'm intrigued as to how much they'll push it, or if they won't mention it at all and just hope for the best.
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I'm not sure. I'm not a morning person. Each to their own concerning a view on this type of practice. It doesn't worry me and I doubt that it would be a high pressure sales pitch.
 
Jeremias said:
It doesn't have to be - promoting it to anyone is ugly. That the club is actively promoting it to the elderly supporters of our club is particularly shocking.
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Most clubs have a bequest program.
And of course they are promoted to the elderly. They arent going to promote them to kids and pets now are they.
 
The_Wookie said:
Most clubs have a bequest program.
And of course they are promoted to the elderly. They arent going to promote them to kids and pets now are they.
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It's nothing new.

It's been around for years.
 

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