Question Are you a Shrimpers Trust member? Join up Now!

[RHB]

Just out of interest and being nosey, how many on this board are also Trust members. No need for long reasons why or why not, just a yes or no will do for now. I'm a member by the way.

Maybe, if this gets a head of steam up we could then move on to whys or why nots, as it seems to me that we all need to be on the same page at the moment if we are to support the club in it's hour of need.

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

No but should be and will do. Also want to help the club in some way but can’t afford to buy 3 season tickets out right so haven’t done so yet, and also feel bad that at this time I haven’t been able to support them in their hour of need

 

[Napster]

Yes and was on the committee a few years back. I'm not going to go on about the pros and cons of the Trust, as it's quite immaterial. For a club our size, there should only be one supporters organisation.

 

[tottenham541]

I’ve been a life member for around 10 years I think, can’t praise the trust enough in what the do for the club with funds and support for the youth teams amongst other things, just wish Ron Martin would appreciate them more.

 

[Joolz]

Life member, and FWIW I think they do an incredible job.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Yes, bought a 2 year membership last year.

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Yes. Much appreciate their work.

 

[Rayleigh Shrimper]

Yes only joined beginning of the year , they do a cracking job which was why I joined

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Also been a life member for about 10 years or so now.

 

[Chairman Trigg]

Would be great to have all the supporters groups under one roof for easy access and a more linked up approach at times like these.No doubt politics and aims stop this from happening.
Didn't we have one of the biggest supporters clubs in the country until the Christmas club fiasco

 

[Jai]

Would be great to have all the supporters groups under one roof for easy access and a more linked up approach at times like these.No doubt politics and aims stop this from happening.
Didn't we have one of the biggest supporters clubs in the country until the Christmas club fiasco

The supporters groups with different purposes (eg AAS, TBV, Custard Splat, Proud Shrimpers, Exiles, Shrimpers Trust, disabled fans and SZ) all meet every couple of months and speak to the club about issues affecting the fans. The relationship between the groups is very good and you can still be part of one of those other groups and be a Trust member (I think my membership may have lapsed but I will be rejoining once payday comes around).

Would encourage anyone to join, and also get involved with the Trust.

 

[Shrimperstrust]

Thanks to all of you who are joining up, it is much appreciated.

Just so you are aware Memberships take around 3/5 days to process.

Those who have joined so far to day should receive their membership cards etc. around Weds/Thurs of next week.

 

[RHB]

honestly didn't start this thread as a recruitment drive but it's great that folk are joining.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

No, but I should be - not sure if anyone has some details to ping me in case I forget? About to be driving a couple of hours and bound to forget!

 

[Medway Blue]

I'm not a member. I feel like I should be - I bleed blue and have done now for 25 years. I don't think there's any really good reason why I'm not. I live in Bexley now and may be moving down towards Medway in the next year and a half or so, but that's no excuse really. I must get round to it. Maybe after next pay day.

 

[Shrimperstrust]

No, but I should be - not sure if anyone has some details to ping me in case I forget? About to be driving a couple of hours and bound to forget!

You can join up online here http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=80

 

[tallboyblue]

Yes, bought a 2 year membership last year.

And so did I.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Didn't we have one of the biggest supporters clubs in the country until the Christmas club fiasco

I think we still do, to be honest, certainly for a paid membership - and definitely in relation to the size of the supporter base.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Am now a life member, a relatively new member of the Trust Board and manage SUEPA (which is part of the Trust).

The folk on the Trust Board do a great job, all bringing different skills to their role, many have been involved for years and devote heaps of free time (on top of, for most, day jobs) for the Shrimpers cause.

More members are always needed as the bigger we are the more we can do, belonging makes you feel (IMHO) more part of the club, and if you want to get involved in any way and/or bring fresh ideas to the table then that is always welcome. Oh, and members now also get a quarterly SUEPA newsletter as well as the Trust one!

We are perhaps at a watershed moment in the history of our club. If ever there was a time to be part of the supporters group this is it.

UTB

 

[BriggBlue]

I'm not but I'm going to sign up now, this feels like the right time to join despite not getting to as many games as I used to, particularly home games