marinermick
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Post by marinermick on May 17, 2005 10:41:14 GMT 10
After being inspired by Marinator Man my wife who is a professional graphic designer is currently designing a logo for the Marinators.
Coupled with Adz and Mr Celery's brilliance in web design the Marinators should have a super product in about a month's time.
Which gives me an idea:
The Marinators should have a launch night of our logo and website. we can invited the media, the players, and club officials, as well as all of us.
I've spoken to Charles at the club and he would be happy to set us up with a lecturn, microphone, and projector in the Kendall Bar for the event.
Would be a great and positive event for the Marinators.
Thoughts?
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Post by DJ on May 17, 2005 10:46:52 GMT 10
Sounds great Mick - great way for everyone to catch up and a few drinks too.
I like the idea of having our own logo - I missed out on the CWC Marinators T-Shirt so I don't wanna miss out on the next 1
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Post by Penrith9103 on May 17, 2005 10:52:44 GMT 10
Great Idea.
It will give us a chance of gaining new supporters and hopefully fill Bay16 when the comp starts.
Also, what about ads for supporters in the local papers?
Keep us informed.
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Post by Ursus on May 17, 2005 11:32:41 GMT 10
Mick, brilliant idea. You go from strength to strength  |
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Post by brett on May 17, 2005 12:33:47 GMT 10
Excellent idea. I'll be there with bells on.
Another idea for the night or maybe sometime soon after would be some kind of small item with the logo on it that we can sell to everyone there. What I mean is - the 100 shirts are currently the unofficial members tag for a marinator and not everyone was able to get one, so if we had armbands or head bands or bandanas or hats or scarves or whatever that had the logo on it people could not only be identified as a Marinator at the game but as they walked around in their daily lives.
Does anybody have any connections to make something like this?
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Post by Saxon on May 17, 2005 16:29:52 GMT 10
i like your idea wyomong tiger, that sounds good. I'm a massive fan of scalves. good work mick in coming up with the idea, i'll be there for sure at the launch however will under 18's be able to make it in?
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Post by marinermick on May 17, 2005 16:36:28 GMT 10
i like your idea wyomong tiger, that sounds good. I'm a massive fan of scalves. good work mick in coming up with the idea, i'll be there for sure at the launch however will under 18's be able to make it in? good question - we might have to make it some where else so that under 18s can come |
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Post by MarinatorMum on May 17, 2005 18:08:54 GMT 10
good question - we might have to make it some where else so that under 18s can come Mick your a legend. Well done son. Ask charles for one of the small board rooms instead for the launch and then those who are over 18 can adjourn into the kendall bar to wet the head of the birth of the marinators after the launch. I suggest a yellow cap, with the logo and marinators embroded on there in yellow. On the back of the cap you could have Mariners supporter. perhaps mick we could have marinators membership fees to pay for the intial order of stock and i think perhaps a marinators logo badge. to put on caps or shirts or collars what ever anyone wears daily outside of football. The badge would signify marinator membership. Sing out if you need help cause professionally i am in marketing. Fundraising is my specialty. Have been fundraising for soccer on the coast for about the last 12 years |
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on May 17, 2005 18:58:55 GMT 10
Great idea as usual MM.
I noticed there is another thread just been started regarding the use of some kind of Skull and Bones image. The chant 'Skull and Bones, 'Skull and Bones, 'Skull and Bones, ..." did seem to be popular, would that be incorporated into a marinators theme?
Would love to see a selection of 'Marinators' items for sale also.
If I can be of any assistance?...
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Post by MrCelery on May 17, 2005 21:23:32 GMT 10
Great ideas one and all!
The Marinators web site can be designed to accommodate it all. If Adz and I have our shit together it would be great to have a merchandising section on the site where you can order gear, etc. Funds to go to big banners, flags, etc. or could run it through a fundraising group for a worthy charity such as Canteen, etc.
Love the idea of a launch at the Club. we could invite other supporters groups and really rub it in! ;D
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Post by Fish on May 17, 2005 21:47:04 GMT 10
The effort you blokes are going to is astounding and if there is any justice this will be the best supported club in the A league(well except maybe perth but there isnt a lot to do over there)More than willing to help on any occasion just say the word.Well done fellas.
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Post by DJ on May 17, 2005 23:12:40 GMT 10
Yeah good on ya fellas we all appreciate all these ideas and pulling it all together, we really do have some fantastic fans (but we all knew that anyway) If help is ever needed with anything I'm always willing to lend a hand where and when I can. |
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Post by Smitta on May 17, 2005 23:20:56 GMT 10
Mee too, would be only too happy to help out....
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Post by Adz on May 17, 2005 23:40:52 GMT 10
Keep the ideas coming in guys - maybe there is a feature of another site you would like to see added/adapted to fit ours.. we will definately need a lot of people to help keep the content fresh, whether that be from writing reviews on the game, the pub after/before the game, the dodgy kebab guy.. whatever added to your gameday experience.. lots of photos.. everyone will get a chance to have some input As for marinator gear, I'm not too keen on going overboard with that.. would rather people spend their hard earned on official Mariner stuff if anything.. love the enthusiasm though ;D |
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Post by marinermick on May 18, 2005 10:11:47 GMT 10
Keep the ideas coming in guys - maybe there is a feature of another site you would like to see added/adapted to fit ours.. we will definately need a lot of people to help keep the content fresh, whether that be from writing reviews on the game, the pub after/before the game, the dodgy kebab guy.. whatever added to your gameday experience.. lots of photos.. everyone will get a chance to have some input As for marinator gear, I'm not too keen on going overboard with that.. would rather people spend their hard earned on official Mariner stuff if anything.. love the enthusiasm though ;D yeah, gotta agree adz i know people are keen now but my experience in these matters is that the responsibility then falls on one or two shoulders, they get pissed off, and ultimately do nothing i think the expertise of marinator mum and you guys will be valuable for fundraising - we need to get some signs and a massive flag that covers the bay i think membership is going too far - collecting money then makes us more accountable, we have to have a committee, constitution etc and this will only cause massive problems both logistically and politically i am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm |
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Post by brett on May 18, 2005 12:38:48 GMT 10
i think membership is going too far - collecting money then makes us more accountable, we have to have a committee, constitution etc and this will only cause massive problems both logistically and politically i have to agree, membership is a bit much. Everyone's desire to grow into the most powerful supporting machine in the country is enough for them to open their pockets for our projects. |
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on May 18, 2005 15:30:51 GMT 10
yeah, gotta agree adz i know people are keen now but my experience in these matters is that the responsibility then falls on one or two shoulders, they get pissed off, and ultimately do nothing........ i am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm I know what you're saying MM, however, I think done correctly if there is a small range of 'official' marinator gear avail through one of the more reputable (large) outfits like 'Goodgear', once the 'logo' has been agreed upon and the design paid for, its just a matter of any individual 'customer' phoning Goodgear up and placing an order with them. Maybe that range available could be displayed on the new website for people to choose from? That way none of the marinators 'heirachy' is responsible for holding 'stock' or having to pay up front for supporters orders etc. Thoughts? |
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Post by froggy on May 18, 2005 16:03:19 GMT 10
Great idea guys Pre haps the club may not be to happy with people purshasing gear off us as opposed to authentic mariners ..... otherwise u go girl also there was some marinettes at the game who where talking about adopting bay 17 as there home can we make gear for them to
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Post by brett on May 18, 2005 17:35:52 GMT 10
Great idea guys Pre haps the club may not be to happy with people purshasing gear off us as opposed to authentic mariners ..... otherwise u go girl also there was some marinettes at the game who where talking about adopting bay 17 as there home can we make gear for them to That's why I thought if we could just get at least one generic thing like a bandana then it could be the same for everyone, and people could wear it how they like either at the game or walking around erina fair. Just so people can feel like a Marinator all the time without having to wear a shirt. |
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Post by pieman on May 18, 2005 18:40:31 GMT 10
I was involved with the Barmy army many years ago and they were sponsored by Mitisubishi as the Aussie cricket team were sponsored by Toyota!
Have you approached anyone about sponsorship? they could pay for signage if there name was put on it?
(don't ask me as I'm skint)
with the coverage you guy's got a banner would be cheap advertising.
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