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StaceyH wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 5:34 pm So as not to hijack the kit vote thread any further, I’m interested to know what you would like from your membership of the Club (other than subsidised coach travel).
It’s clear to me that Covid has had a significant effect on membership numbers and attendances so what would you like? If you don’t want to post it on here, please message/email me and I’ll compile a list for discussion.

Thanks

Ricky330 wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 4:12 am What ever happened to the membership survey that ran last season??? Never saw any feedback on it??
Let's keep it simple.

Give fans 2 options. A choice .

Club membership- £15 - get a vote , part owner , 5% club shop discount.

Diamonds membership- £25 - vote, part owner, 10% club shop discount, coach travel discount, £1 off entry fee.

Then you have to SELL it ! Home games, social media, website, emails, etc.

Re the 400 kids membership, how about offering the parents of junior players admission at concession rate for home games?? Encourage more attendance??

If/when we get burger monster back a 5% discount on food sales over £5 could be added.

To me it's all about supporting the Clubs future.
A choice of membership (reflecting your needs)
Discounts Encourage regular attendance/use

Thoughts????

StaceyH wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 4:02 am If course Covid isn’t the only reason Matt but it is a contributing factor. I know many supporters who haven’t come back this season and listen to Radio Diamonds because of it.
The matchday experience has suffered this season; the Board is well aware of that; it’s been a massive challenge this season but we’re working hard to improve it for next season.

diamondsteve wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:25 pm The toilets - obvious unless you like walking through piss.

mattparker wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:53 pm

StaceyH wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 4:02 am If course Covid isn’t the only reason Matt but it is a contributing factor. I know many supporters who haven’t come back this season and listen to Radio Diamonds because of it.
The matchday experience has suffered this season; the Board is well aware of that; it’s been a massive challenge this season but we’re working hard to improve it for next season.

Yes thank you, its obvious some have reverted to Radio diamonds, but I would guess these fans also continued their membership.
You are right to point out the match day experience which hasn't been great for most (I don’t remember hearing about the board going without their half time food ) There is no doubt the board are working hard and will, I’m sure, have committees and sub committees to discuss this at length

OR perhaps we could just resolve the issues we have with the food and the bar, swallow some pride and apologise to the numerous volunteers that walked away and start making Hayden road a more friendly welcoming place that the local community will want to support.

Dbsl wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:36 pm Now this may be strange and may be considered off thread but...

Renegotiate with Wellingborough. Larger catchment are, clubhouse that we can support by volunteering to run. Food already there and be able to serve beer in Dale bar. Area for children to play football. Plenty of parking. Overall a good match day experience that may result in membership increasing again.

mattparker wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:53 pm

StaceyH wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 4:02 am If course Covid isn’t the only reason Matt but it is a contributing factor. I know many supporters who haven’t come back this season and listen to Radio Diamonds because of it.
The matchday experience has suffered this season; the Board is well aware of that; it’s been a massive challenge this season but we’re working hard to improve it for next season.

Yes thank you, its obvious some have reverted to Radio diamonds, but I would guess these fans also continued their membership.
You are right to point out the match day experience which hasn't been great for most (I don’t remember hearing about the board going without their half time food ) There is no doubt the board are working hard and will, I’m sure, have committees and sub committees to discuss this at length

OR perhaps we could just resolve the issues we have with the food and the bar, swallow some pride and apologise to the numerous volunteers that walked away and start making Hayden road a more friendly welcoming place that the local community will want to support.