Voting

[drusswaylander]

The most important thing for all of us to do is check with the club that you are registered to vote

If you don't vote you aren't having your say. I thought I was registered, but it seems I wasn't so it really is important to check

That is something we need to change all financial members should automatically be eligible to vote. This having to check all the time to make sure you are registered is a pain in the butt

 

[BlueVision]

The most important thing for all of us to do is check with the club that you are registered to vote

If you don't vote you aren't having your say. I thought I was registered, but it seems I wasn't so it really is important to check

That is something we need to change all financial members should automatically be eligible to vote. This having to check all the time to make sure you are registered is a pain in the butt

Is this something that can be checked online or do you have to call the club?

 

[HBF]

Is this something that can be checked online or do you have to call the club?

Best to ring the club BBB.
Might be a good idea if I do the same thing.

 

[roly]

good idea i was registered for one election and when the next election came around they reckon i wasnt even though i was a member the whole time ........go figure

 

[drusswaylander]

Is this something that can be checked online or do you have to call the club?

AS HBF said mate, ring the club thats what I did

 

[BlueBelle]

I have just sent them an email.

 

[deluxeman]

Looks like I'll miss out on voting in this election as it looks to be in March. Unfortunately, I only turn 18 in April.

 

[BlueVision]

Thanks for the reply guys - will ring the club today and find out where I stand.

 

[da_daman]

Im an afl carlton club member do i still get a vote ?

 

[BlueBelle]

Im an afl carlton club member do i still get a vote ?

Not too sure.

I would suggest you give the club a call.

 

[da_daman]

Not too sure.

I would suggest you give the club a call.

thanks will give this a try tomoz

if any 1 else knows about afl memeber please say so thanks

 

[BlueWorld]

Im an afl carlton club member do i still get a vote ?

Yes. Same as club members.

 

[bluebrew]

I have just sent them an email.

Took them 18 months to respond to the last email i sent them.

 

[drusswaylander]

Took them 18 months to respond to the last email i sent them.

Then give them a call mate

 

[SilKouta]

Just noticed on the Carlton web site that our memebership numbers are up on the nice to have, which is great and I believe a lot of this has to do with the recruits, however it is fairly dramatic increase in numbers, so it can mean only one thing Smorgan and co are in big trouble. I would like to hear some theories on this one. Is it the recruits or the upcoming board elections.

 

[drusswaylander]

Just noticed on the Carlton web site that our memebership numbers are up on the nice to have, which is great and I believe a lot of this has to do with the recruits, however it is fairly dramatic increase in numbers, so it can mean only one thing Smorgan and co are in big trouble. I would like to hear some theories on this one. Is it the recruits or the upcoming board elections.

I think Smorgon is in big trouble , but the numbers have been good for a number of reasons not related to Smorgon

The draft, the re-instatement of the drip feed payment option, an earlier mail out, those getting back on board after the disappointment of the false dawn, the fact that on-field we can see a light at the end of the tunnel and it isn't a train coming in the other direction
Might explain all these powerbrokers wanting to jump on-board, which would indicate we actually are moving forward

 

[Effes]

*bump*

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2007/01/04/1167777217690.html

They also expressed disappointment that yesterday, only about 3000 of Carlton 12,000 members for 2007 were eligible to vote.

Make sure you are registered. Just give the club a call

 

[AlecDuncan]

Make sure you are registered. Just give the club a call

I saw that too. I wonder if that means that a lot of those 12,000 memberships are people getting back on board after a break. That would be fantastic if it was.

You only need to be a paid up 2006 member, registered with voting rights, to vote. You won't need your 2007 membership to do it.

 

[Effes]

You won't need your 2007 membership to do it.

I think you need to be joined up for 2007 to be eligible to vote

 

[AlecDuncan]

I think you need to be joined up for 2007 to be eligible to vote

It strikes me as odd that you'd need to be signed for 2007 to vote in what is the 2006 AGM, but I'm prepared to be corrected. I'm pretty sure that's how it worked at the 2005 AGM in March 2006.

 

[Effes]

http://carltonfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=aroundtheclub

To download a copy of the 2007 Registered Member Application Form click here

 

[Baggers]

Hi all - Hopefully this will clear some confusion for people. I emailed the club about my enrolment & this is the reply I received yesterday. FYI, I have been a member for several years, but yet to re-sign for 07. Names in email deleted to protect the innocent.

Hi

We do have you registered to vote at the AGM in February, however only signed up members for 2007 can vote.

If you wanted to vote you would need to become financial.

Go Blues

Membership Assistant

So basically, I am registered, but need to be financial for 2007. I will be signing up next week. All of you who have an opinion on this fiasco, sign up & register pronto.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Good find Effes.

 

[AlecDuncan]

We do have you registered to vote at the AGM in February, however only signed up members for 2007 can vote.

I stand corrected. I'm also rather surprised - that means we have only 12,000 potential voting members, and apparently only 3,000 of them are registered. That and a total of ~30k members in 2006 means that's the equivalent of 10% of the potential voting population.

If government elections were decided on 10% turnouts democracy would be in huge trouble. It's numbers like this that make for unrepresentative outcomes.

Here's hoping we get a result we can all live with.

 

[HBF]

I rang the club this afternoon and asked if I was registered to vote. I was told I wasn't, so the club is going to send out something for me to sign and i'll be registered.

I would encourage every one of you to check with the club on this matter, as we all have opinions on the future direction of the club, and this is our say in which way the club goes.