Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

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  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 45548

    #31
    Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

    It's hard not to be inspired by this generous act. I'll speak to the club tomorrow to see if there is something else I can do.

    I'm really starting to appreciate more each year just how important it is to do that bit more for the club when you can.
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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    • azabob
      Hall of Fame
      • Sep 2008
      • 15481

      #32
      Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

      Originally posted by GVGjr
      It's hard not to be inspired by this generous act. I'll speak to the club tomorrow to see if there is something else I can do.

      I'm really starting to appreciate more each year just how important it is to do that bit more for the club when you can.
      Do you speak to the memership team who answer the phones or to someone else?
      More of an In Bruges guy?

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      • Eastdog
        WOOF Communtiy Organiser
        • Feb 2012
        • 18376

        #33
        Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

        Originally posted by azabob
        Do you speak to the memership team who answer the phones or to someone else?
        I'm guessing you probably would speak to the membership team maybe the option for other enquires might be the go.
        "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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        • GVGjr
          Moderator
          • Nov 2006
          • 45548

          #34
          Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

          Originally posted by azabob
          Do you speak to the memership team who answer the phones or to someone else?
          Somebody else. I didn't get around to it today but I'll get a call tomorrow and I'm sure there is something else I can tack onto the memberships.

          The VFL membership option appeals to me but I think there might be some other options as well.
          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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          • GVGjr
            Moderator
            • Nov 2006
            • 45548

            #35
            Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

            Originally posted by azabob
            Do you speak to the memership team who answer the phones or to someone else?
            I contacted the club today and went for the VFL option. I've never been a huge believer in the continual theme that our Williamstown alignment hurt the development of our players but now the break has been made I think it's a good idea for those who can to chip in a bit extra to help fund this team.

            For example if 25% of our members contributed just $20 or $50 (the payment can be phased over the year) then we could help the club enormously.
            The start up cost will now doubt be a challenge and every bit helps.
            Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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            • SonofScray
              Coaching Staff
              • Apr 2008
              • 4284

              #36
              Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

              I'm going to donate an extra $20 on top of the VFL contribution part of my membership and rally the family around the "Buy a Seat to Make a Stand." We already have one for my dear departed nan, Joyce, but I want a family plaque next to her as well.
              Time and Tide Waits For No Man

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              • FrediKanoute
                Coaching Staff
                • Aug 2007
                • 3891

                #37
                Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                Want to echo the sentiments already expressed, thanks Peter, a true Bulldog

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                • Greystache
                  WOOF Member
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 9775

                  #38
                  Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                  Perhaps those in the cheer squad, who are so keen to run the club down, could look to this as an example of what actual commitment and loyalty looks like.
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                  • Twodogs
                    Moderator
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 27681

                    #39
                    Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                    Originally posted by Greystache
                    Perhaps those in the cheer squad, who are so keen to run the club down, could look to this as an example of what actual commitment and loyalty looks like.

                    And singe the smell of burning martyr? Never!
                    They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                    • GVGjr
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 45548

                      #40
                      Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                      I always wonder as a forum what some of us might be able to do to help the club along? A joint effort could be substantial assistance to the club. It will never be to Peters efforts but I'm sure it all helps.
                      Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                      • Bornadog
                        WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 67693

                        #41
                        Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                        Originally posted by GVGjr
                        I always wonder as a forum what some of us might be able to do to help the club along? A joint effort could be substantial assistance to the club. It will never be to Peters efforts but I'm sure it all helps.
                        We did contribute a few years ago yo Bulldogs back yard. We could do something similar through donations.
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                        • GVGjr
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 45548

                          #42
                          Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                          Originally posted by bornadog
                          We did contribute a few years ago yo Bulldogs back yard. We could do so egging similar through donations.
                          Just having a look now and there is heaps of options.

                          Player Lockers, Bulldog Backyards and of course the VFL effort. I'm sure I could find more.


                          I quite like the VFL sponsorship because we've all used it as an excuse for some poor on field results. Now that it's here we all have a chance to make sure it's a success.
                          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                          • Bornadog
                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 67693

                            #43
                            Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                            Originally posted by GVGjr
                            Just having a look now and there is heaps of options.

                            Player Lockers, Bulldog Backyards and of course the VFL effort. I'm sure I could find more.


                            I quite like the VFL sponsorship because we've all used it as an excuse for some poor on field results. Now that it's here we all have a chance to make sure it's a success.
                            Happy to pitch in if we get something going. The VFL sponsorship is a good idea.
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                            • bulldogtragic
                              The List Manager
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 34289

                              #44
                              Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                              Originally posted by GVGjr
                              I always wonder as a forum what some of us might be able to do to help the club along? A joint effort could be substantial assistance to the club. It will never be to Peters efforts but I'm sure it all helps.
                              If there was enough support to justify a quasi-coterie Q&A and nibbles/drinks a few times a year (pre season, mid season break and draft time) just for woofers, is it worth a try? Nothing too fancy, but must be a club member and qualified WOOF member. Lunches go at around $150 plus from memory, if we could get tickets sub $100, ie $90-95. That's a fair chunk of cash I know, but the aim is raising money for the club. It's saving about a take away coffee a week.

                              A coach and a player or two for a couple of hours giving insights into the preseason, mid season review and preview and into draft time). If we could muster 30 woofers, that's about $8,000. Not a million, but it involves members, extra cash and I'm sure some might go even further.

                              Minimum fuss, $8,000 direct on top of what we all give, 6 hours investment per annum by the club... Dreaming??
                              Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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                              • bulldogtragic
                                The List Manager
                                • Jan 2007
                                • 34289

                                #45
                                Re: Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon puts $1m into club coffers

                                Originally posted by bornadog
                                Happy to pitch in if we get something going. The VFL sponsorship is a good idea.
                                Yeah, sounds good too. After Peter's effort I doubled my options. VFL success gets us closer to a premiership, so it needs cash.
                                Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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