The so called "Member Recognition Event"

[Triple B]

Tell the truth Al, you went for that jog, didn't you?

[Big Al]

The so called "Member Recognition Event"

Big Al, my apologies if I wrote anything to offend you. It wasn't my intention. I do understand how these things happen and frustrations can overwhelm. Been there, done that.

Glad you sorted it out and back posting here.

Thanks Bas and no worries.

I tried to get that hug you suggested i get but Jessica Alba wasn't available so it wasn't good day at all.

[Big Al]

The so called "Member Recognition Event"

Tell the truth Al, you went for that jog, didn't you?

All the way to the pub 500m down the road. Bloody exhausting I can tell you.

[Bas]

Thanks Bas and no worries.

I tried to get that hug you suggested i get but Jessica Alba wasn't available so it wasn't good day at all.

I'll send Magda Szubanski to come round to your place. You want a hug from a home grown woman with substance!

[cruiser]

Would have been better to rent out Rod Laver arena or somnething and have the team put on a 'Footy Show finale' type show for all members with 10 years or more....

Except that most of us dont live in Melbourne.

[Jesse Richards]

Hey Big Al, welcome back. Have missed your posts over the past few weeks and my computer has been out of action on and off, so it was good to see that you are back on line, too.

Empathised with your feeling aggrieved and glad that Larissa has sorted things out for you.

Before I got my computer back earlier today I had a call from a 20+ year member asking WTF? And it wasn't clear from what that person had received who was and wasn't invited. I have now passed on Larissa's and your comments, which will clarify the situation but I doubt that it will appease. The damage has been done.

Ironically, only a few years back that same person and I had frequently offered professional expertise in client service and organising events to the club, gratis, only to be rebuffed, misunderstood, ignored and even vilified(!) by the various factions operating at that time. Feedback was also misunderstood, ignored or twisted.

It was a result of that treatment that I ceased my membership. And yet I remain a passionate, devoted and loyal Swans supporter. I just don't deal with the club any more. It wasn't a dummy spit, but a rational decision to remove a source of frustration and disappointment that was interferring with my enjoyment of the Swans as a football team.

[Damien]

Before I got my computer back earlier today I had a call from a 20+ year member asking WTF? And it wasn't clear from what that person had received who was and wasn't invited. I have now passed on Larissa's and your comments, which will clarify the situation but I doubt that it will appease. The damage has been done.
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Yep, can't start a recognition program and allow the "Horror Years" members to go unrecognised until they hit the 20 year mark or 25 year mark. Club needed to be smarter about the first one but they failed, however I am sure they have met their key objective. It's a pity, because the club have really turned around what was a pathetic Membership Services team into quite an efficient and service driven one this year.

[aardvark]

I've been told it will be on between 2.10 and 5pm and will be held in a marquee in the space in front of Buddy Franklin.

Hehehe Love it. We have missed you BA.

Time to change location to" Back with a vengance"

[Big Al]

Hey Big Al, welcome back. Have missed your posts over the past few weeks and my computer has been out of action on and off, so it was good to see that you are back on line, too.

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Hehehe Love it. We have missed you BA.

Time to change location to" Back with a vengance"

Thanks guys, it's nice to be in a good mood again.

[Damien]

I was at the Chairman's Club tonight (Redback members get an invite once a year) and gave some positive feedback to Colless regarding the recognition thing and what I thought they could do to improve it. He suggested that some members who joined during the hard times had phoned the club regarding this and they were aware they probably could have launched it in a more inclusive way.

[CureTheSane]

Except that most of us dont live in Melbourne.

Sucks to be you then.....

[CureTheSane]

Damn, makes me wanna ring this Larissa chick just for a chat.

[Primmy]

Damn, makes me wanna ring this Larissa chick just for a chat.

Go ahead, she is a sweetie. Ticks of approval from anyone who has had anything to do with her.