The Hydra ~ Caro rears her head again

[slangman]

It is common consensus that EGM’s are a last resort and should be avoided as much as possible.

We are unfortunately at the “break glass in emergency” point brought on by poor board management and function.

I for one want an EGM and an election to sort this mess out. What Korda, Eddie, Sponsors etc fail to understand is that this whole mess is of their own creation. Members have had zero input or influence over this debacle so to be lectured about how the situation should be approached and resolved smacks of utter arrogance and disregard to the institution that is the Collingwood FC.

ALL board members of the last 5 years should hang their heads in shame at their incompetence and failure of duty. I WILL NOT listen or take advice from anyone that has been in a position where their actions or inactions have lead the club to this very low point (especially off the field).

Bring on the EGM!!!

[PyreneesPie]

It is common consensus that EGM’s are a last resort and should be avoided as much as possible.

We are unfortunately at the “break glass in emergency” point brought on by poor board management and function.

I for one want an EGM and an election to sort this mess out. What Korda, Eddie, Sponsors etc fail to understand is that this whole mess is of their own creation. Members have had zero input or influence over this debacle so to be lectured about how the situation should be approached and resolved smacks of utter arrogance and disregard to the institution that is the Collingwood FC.

ALL board members of the last 5 years should hang their heads in shame at their incompetence and failure of duty. I WILL NOT listen or take advice from anyone that has been in a position where their actions or inactions have lead the club to this very low point (especially off the field).

Bring on the EGM!!!

Excellent post slangman. Agree with your sentiments.
Re the sponsors - the Doggies are doing okay with Pedigree dog food as a sponsor. There'd be plenty of sponsors out there that would still be interested I reckon. The board may just have to put in some constructive work for the club for a change!!!

[Woods Of Ypres]

well said Slangman, the arrogance is astounding.

time for the board to stop treating the members as an inconvenience

[Woods Of Ypres]

online EGM petition is now available

http://magpievoice.com/

[Mr Miyagi]

Best thing we can do is stop renewing our memberships. They’ll get the picture real quick.

[stoliboy]

online EGM petition is now available

http://magpievoice.com/

Is that petition the one David has organised?

[GreekLunatic]

online EGM petition is now available

http://magpievoice.com/

Is that petition the one David has organised?

yep

[Lorelei]

It is common consensus that EGM’s are a last resort and should be avoided as much as possible.

We are unfortunately at the “break glass in emergency” point brought on by poor board management and function.

I for one want an EGM and an election to sort this mess out. What Korda, Eddie, Sponsors etc fail to understand is that this whole mess is of their own creation. Members have had zero input or influence over this debacle so to be lectured about how the situation should be approached and resolved smacks of utter arrogance and disregard to the institution that is the Collingwood FC.

ALL board members of the last 5 years should hang their heads in shame at their incompetence and failure of duty. I WILL NOT listen or take advice from anyone that has been in a position where their actions or inactions have lead the club to this very low point (especially off the field).

Bring on the EGM!!!

Excellent post. Thank you.

[DT]

The only ones who fear an EGM are those who haven’t faced a proper election since the 1990s, bearing in mind only social club members can vote

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

The only ones who fear an EGM are those who haven’t faced a proper election since the 1990s, bearing in mind only social club members can vote

Can you name anyone on the board or at the club that has been there since the 1990s? McGuire, Waislitz, McMullin and Cooper are all gone

[robevpau1]

Mark Stevens just tweeted: "David Hatley, member leading charge for board spill at Collingwood has just released this to supporters: “Your amazing support means we already have almost double the number of signatures needed for an EGM.”

[slangman]

Mark Stevens just tweeted: "David Hatley, member leading charge for board spill at Collingwood has just released this to supporters: “Your amazing support means we already have almost double the number of signatures needed for an EGM.”

The current board is inept.

I unfortunately had to listen to a terrible Presidents speech at the luncheon today.
My goodness, it was cringeworthy at the pronunciations and errors in his speech. We apparently had a great win against “WA” last year!!! WTF???

[The Boy Who Cried Wolf]

Ok so David Hatley has the numbers to call an EGM.. what's next? How does it work? Can someone more learned in the ways of our clubs constitution now explain the process? tyia.

[Jezza]

There were simply too many unknowns and uncertainties for me to take the leap of faith and sign the petition.

If Browne or someone else announced an opposing ticket and they wish to challenge the board, then I would have been more willing to sign it.

Signing a petition and triggering an EGM for the sake of it could be counterproductive if no one stands up and challenges the current board.

[Jezza]

Ok so David Hatley has the numbers to call an EGM.. what's next? How does it work? Can someone more learned in the ways of our clubs constitution now explain the process? tyia.

Section 249D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) explains it.

http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth ... s249d.html