The so called "Member Recognition Event"

[ScottH]

I must admit I am on your side Big Al, while I think the' tear up the membership' reaction is a bit over the top, I don't really rate the way the club has decided recognise members.

I joined in 1994 as a 16 year old (my card says 1995, but what can ya do!) I personally don't give two hoots about recognition functions, but I do find it very very hard to believe that 1997 members would be recognised in a special way, what makes me laugh is that they have managed to hide under the guise of the legendary Skilton/Kelly number when it's a simple retention exercise on the group of members that joined after the 96 season - the biggest intake of members we ever had (along with the biggest attrition rate). If the club really wanted to reward loyalty, they would only recognise particular milestones (20, 25 etc etc).

Like I said, personally don't care, but I find it a funny exercise to undertake. Maybe they can recognise via Pebble's number as well, the loyalty of the "reborn" Swans members of 2006.

Very sane response Damien.

I can see Big Al's point, especially when people with less membership (5, 10) are rewarded over long suffering fans.
I've always had a problem with reward and recognition. It is either all or none.
Sure, celebrate every 5 years membership, but make it retrospective for those that miss out.
I can understand where the club is coming from with numbers, but really, it is just not logical to ostracise many other members.
I'd be peed off too.

It happens at work, thanks x, y and z. Oh and the others.

Surely there is a different model that they could have used, which could reward groups, rather than specific numbers.
And really 14 is just stupid, unless Damien is spot on, then it's just sucking up.

[Nico]

Is it to be called the "Vic Aanenson Member Recognition Event".

[erica]

My membership card says I joined in 1996 - does that mean I should have been invited in the 14 year group?

[Bas]

Where'd ya go Big Al and why did you delete everything??????

We need to talk sonny.

He's taken his bat and ball and gone to Big Footy.

I can't believe the over reaction. I got invited to the 14 year thingy but I would rather watch the Ressies play. What is the big deal? Better a missed 14 year celebration than to have a greedy ex wife , I say.........

Sounds like Big Al needs a hug.

[liz]

My membership card says I joined in 1996 - does that mean I should have been invited in the 14 year group?

No. It means you're in your 15th year.

[erica]

No. It means you're in your 15th year.

If only! :-)

[ScottH]

He's taken his bat and ball and gone to Big Footy.

I can't believe the over reaction. I got invited to the 14 year thingy but I would rather watch the Ressies play. What is the big deal? Better a missed 14 year celebration than to have a greedy ex wife , I say.........

Sounds like Big Al needs a hug.

It's the principal of the matter.

[Bas]

It's the principal of the matter.

How important is it? If you threaten to tear up your membership, then delete all your posts because you have received a late invitation to a non event ? What does that tell you?

What principal? I follow the Swans because I choose to follow them and not because the Club has to personally recognise me. If I've been with the Club for over 10 years then it is for the long haul. If the Club chooses to thank people who have only been members for 5 years, then I think that's outstanding.

When I said Big Al needs a hug I meant it. This little thing was probably the straw that broke the camel's back. I genuinely hope that when Big Al has a re-think about the importance of this that he returns to RWO.

He's a very lucky man if this is the only thing in life that gets him this upset.

[Triple B]

It's the principal of the matter.

Are you suggesting there has been some schoolboy like behaviour??

[Primmy]

I am pleased I got this invite, but I do admit feeling a bit awkward amongst friends who have been members for a year or so longer. However, I have missed out on other things that I haven't been invited to that I thought I perhaps ought to have been.

So on Saturday I am going to go and see what its all about, and take my place. No one else is patting me on the head in my life, I will take it how I can and trust that everyone else gets their tummies rubbed at another date.

[Damien]

How important is it? If you threaten to tear up your membership, then delete all your posts because you have received a late invitation to a non event ? What does that tell you?

What principal? I follow the Swans because I choose to follow them and not because the Club has to personally recognise me. If I've been with the Club for over 10 years then it is for the long haul. If the Club chooses to thank people who have only been members for 5 years, then I think that's outstanding.

When I said Big Al needs a hug I meant it. This little thing was probably the straw that broke the camel's back. I genuinely hope that when Big Al has a re-think about the importance of this that he returns to RWO.

He's a very lucky man if this is the only thing in life that gets him this upset.

C'mon, why can't he be disapointed? I am not saying it wasn't an over reaction (in terms of the board and membership threat), but if the club is rewarding loyalty, I am sure long term members who miss out on a strange technicality of exact years served have a right to feel a little disapointed in it? I don't get why people are being so harsh on him - not as if being recognised by the club was his crusade, he just wants fair recognition if the club is going to go down this path.

First year of doing this and they recognise members with 14 years exact service? Ignoring members with 15 to 20 years? It's stupid and has left them open to disapointment from very long term members, some who really stuck it out during very bad times.

[aardvark]

Are you suggesting there has been some schoolboy like behaviour??

Straight through to the keeper.......

[erica]

I am pleased I got this invite, but I do admit feeling a bit awkward amongst friends who have been members for a year or so longer. However, I have missed out on other things that I haven't been invited to that I thought I perhaps ought to have been.

So on Saturday I am going to go and see what its all about, and take my place. No one else is patting me on the head in my life, I will take it how I can and trust that everyone else gets their tummies rubbed at another date.

Enjoy it Primmy. I hope you'll post all about it later.

[ScottH]

Are you suggesting there has been some schoolboy like behaviour??

Whoops!!
haha

How important is it? If you threaten to tear up your membership, then delete all your posts because you have received a late invitation to a non event ? What does that tell you?

What principal? I follow the Swans because I choose to follow them and not because the Club has to personally recognise me. If I've been with the Club for over 10 years then it is for the long haul. If the Club chooses to thank people who have only been members for 5 years, then I think that's outstanding.

When I said Big Al needs a hug I meant it. This little thing was probably the straw that broke the camel's back. I genuinely hope that when Big Al has a re-think about the importance of this that he returns to RWO.

He's a very lucky man if this is the only thing in life that gets him this upset.

Not sure if Al has threatened to tear up his membership.
I think that came from other posters, reading more into it.

Why is he not allowed to express his disappoinment?
Poorly thought out by the club.

He deleted his posts because he was also disappointed with people who post thoughtlessly.
He could've deleted the entire thread, but didn't, so that says something to me.

He's pointed out he's followed them for years without any recognition, and without expecting any.
But when they choose to reward loyalty, a huge swank of people are missed.

It's on the nose.

[Lucky Knickers]

Well I sincerely hope Al calls the club and expresses his disappointment in person directly.
I can understand why he would not accept an alternate invitation. Hopefully he can provide some constructive feedback on this.
The way the club have turned around their membership engagement has been really good this year. With the best of intentions they have created a really good event concept IMO and I am sure the club are disappointed to learn they have let down some members but hopefully Al and any others contact them to discuss ways to improve the engagement with all members, particularly those of long standing.