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We have a significant shortfall in funds for the player sponsorship organised by Look2Me4Guidance.

He has organised the player sponsorship for us for a number of years and shared the benefits to give more individuals access to club events (that they might otherwise not be able to attend).

Saints supporters on this board have always been generous - raising the necessary funds to cover the sponsorship each year - but now we find that many of us are less willing to part with our money now that the club is not performing well.

The club needs our money more than ever. It's easy to lose interest when success wanes, but it's a great opportunity to prove to yourself that you are willing to stick by the club in the tough times, like many of us already have.

Look2Me4Guidance alerted me that we still have 55 unsold shares for our sponsorship. This is $1,375 worth of shares. To those who have already contributed, the club and I thank you so much.

Now I know there's a few regular posters on the board who have not purchased shares. Some may not have considered it for various reasons, or maybe couldn't afford it at the time.

WE ARE ASKING YOU TO CONSIDER IT NOW. PLEASE.

Not only are you financially supporting the club we all love, but you are also supporting a young player who really does appreciate it.

So come on gang, please try and find something extra, or contact a friend or family member who doesn't post here, mention the sponsorship to them. I've backed us in to get this money, so let's give it a try.

Alternatively, what do people think about an auction - bidding for the remaining items which form part of the Sponsorship?

The first item would be 2 tickets to the “Day Out At the VFL” on Sunday 21st July. Enjoy a 2 course meal along with pre-match beverages whilst enjoying the company of the Saints senior players.

The premium item up for auction would be tickets for the gala affair St Kilda FC Best and Fairest awards night

This forum has stimulated some great debate and considered comment from a wide number of people. Throw some thoughts out there, and lets keep the debt collectors (would might just be S. Baker) from Guide’s door.

 

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That's very disappointing. C'mon everyone lets all get behind Tommy, he needs our support now more then ever.

I like the idea of auction for the remaining few items, as Guide doesn't deserve to be out pocket.

Would be really disappointing to see this fall away and never happen again. For such cheap price you can have a once in lifetime experience that you probably normally could never afford or get to.
 

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Interested to hear what people think about auctioning the items. B&F tickets are worth $300 each and sell out in minutes? Bit surprised we haven't been able to match last year's fundraising as we have some great posters on the forum (like Sunshine!!!) which you'd think would translate sufficient support for an important initiative.

Guide obviously needs to allocate time away from a young family to organise the funds and communications with the club. I’d like to think that posters wouldn’t want this to extend to personally funding a huge chunk of the $3,500 commitment.

I can bid for items (Day at the VFL - might be nice to be indoors in late July!!!) or scrounge for another share or two (assuming the missus will give me money for doing extra chores).
 
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When is the funding deadline for the now $1,225? If we have a deadline, we can then see if we can get there, or that we have to auction some / all remaining items.
 

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Maybe start a fine system, Squizz. Every time somebody writes a negative miserable comment, we put in a buck?

Do that, I'll probably have about $500 by the end of the Fremantle autopsy thread, I'd suspect.
 

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Maybe start a fine system, Squizz. Every time somebody writes a negative miserable comment, we put in a buck?

Do that, I'll probably have about $500 by the end of the Fremantle autopsy thread, I'd suspect.
Damn. That's my first buck, right there... :oops:
 
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Send me the paypal details. I'll chime in with $50. I've already paid a membership this year for games I can't go see. I might as well sponsor a player that doesn't get to play. :D
Perse unlike Squiz and his $50 fine for you, I think you should be given credits you can redeem later, for the use of intelligence and wit in your post. This credit to be used for those times when wit and intelligence deserts you (speaking from someone that happens to a fair bit).
 
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