Hi, if anyone has any ideas for or wants to offer their services for fundraising events please contact me on here or via twitter @jocam211 & I'll ensure all offers are presented to & discussed with the interim board at fundraising meetings

Thanks, Joanne



(i've stickied this to keep it at the top of the board, scott)

I have an idea of an auction of help/services/trades etc.
People put up offers of such things as half a days gardening, 1 days decorating, baking cakes, plumbing, cooking a meal, ironing for so many hours etc.
Others wanting these services then bid for them - all money to 1883

Brilliant idea! Will let you know what feedback I get

What about some sort of music benefit night at the forum?

How about a sponsored bike ride to the first game at Shildon? Now is there anyone on here with experience of organising a sponsored bike ride........

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I'm sure there are 1 or 2 people around with sponsored bike ride experience

Funddaising meeting tomorrow will mention both ideas

Hi Jocam,

My ponderings for fund raising ideas are...

Real ale beer festival - not sure where, perhaps a working mens club or a pub in town and a split of the takings.

In the spirit of fan ownership going forward, how about a Supporters V Old Players XI to be the first game at Shildon - maybe as a warm up game before the first pre-season friendly.
Fans would obviously pay (or bid) to play.

I believe there is now a monthly (weekly?) prize draw.
Not sure if this is actually happening but it is off the radar.
If this is happening, can you please give it the publicity it needs and encourage people to sign up?

Back in the "bad ol' days" I tried to arrange for my little nephew to be a mascot, but it seems that this was a closed shop - only open to those "in the know".
Can we make the process to apply for mascots a bit easier and not have limits on numbers?

A biggie - when our new strip (which will be HOOPS!) is produced, we need to make sure we don't have the delays we have always had in previous seasons and get them in for August - this will be a very rapid fund raiser.

We need to ensure that fund raising events happen throughout the season if possible.

Cheers!

Mascots were always paid for opportunities in the main at the Arena .

On the suggestion of a beer festival, Bury supporters have been running a succesful beer festival for a few years. Might be worth speaking to them to see if it's worthwhile.

http://www.fb-beerfestivals.co.uk/

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Thanks for the ideas

I'll take them all into next fundraising meeting.

There are a number of events in the pipeline, some as you can imagine are quicker and easier to arrange than others.

Every suggestion is given careful consideration, & as a CIC we need to appeal to the wider community so you'll find going forward there will be lots of different things happening.

I have a good idea :') just posted it now!

Oh my days what about a sponsored ghost hunt? I know some ghost hunter people who go with you and stuff would be good fun!
Also it's better to go in a large group went before and only 3 of us was better when lots around more calmer! Anyone interested?

like the ghost walks around York? could be fun

Yeah why not!? would be a laugh could pay to take part?

Ya wanna ghost hunt? Darlington Train station (The North Road one) Apparently there's a headless Gaurd and his dog roaming about

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Yeah haha why not?

I did it few months back at a place called 'easby abbey'
kinda freaky but yeah good fun!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easby_Abbey

Bike Ride sounds canny, I would do that, but I aint got a bike, how about a Sponsored walk to Shildon, either from the Centre of Town or The Arena to Shildon

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Perhaps we could organise a sponsored walk or bike ride to our first home league game of the season. Storing and getting back a load of bikes from Shildon could be an issue though.

Just a quick update.

Everything suggested here so far has been discussed at the fundraising meetings and nothing has been dismissed.

Some stuff overlaps what we already have going on, some are quick and easy to set up and some take some time to make sure they are done properly.

Watch out for more info coming soon.

First event as you probably know is the Quiz at the Dolphin Centre 8pm 31st May. £1 per person to enter, cash prizes. Will also be an opportunity to catch up and hear what the latest is with Darlo plus the bug monthly draw will be announced.

Its hoped that the quiz will run the last Thursday of every month

Hopefully see you there

Could someone drop me a PM if any fundraisers involve raffles etc? I have a few things to donate. Got a set of darts signed by PDC World Champion of 2011 & runner up of 2012, Adrian Lewis. Also got a brand new perfume (unopened) and a book signed by the author.

Always need raffle prizes I`ll pm you

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All events are now being added to our official Facebook and Twitter pages.

If you have Facebook, this is our events link:

https://www.facebook.com/darlingtonfc/events

I shall keep it as updated as much as possible.

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