What do they all do ...... ?

[BlueGate Alan]

Well I think the above answers more than adequately cover the topic.

 

Be nice if those who mentioned it on here now have the grace to admit their error on bringing this subject up.

[Always Gate]

Just to clarify the pass situation all staff and volunteers are asked to wear their passes so that they can be identified as staff of the club in case a supporter either home or away needs assistance with any situation, always needed in a time of emergency.

 

The Club also issues passes to all people attending the Directors Lounge so that they can gain access in and out of the Lounge easily and the club can make sure that the correct people are in the lounge - this can be up to 20 people on some matches if including home and away directors, managers etc . Secondly the Match Day sponsors are also issued with a passes so that the stewards know that these people have access to the sponsors lounge, once again that can be normally 10 passes a match.

 

On top of that you have the paid staff of the Club, which also have passes - Maybe you would like to approach the Groundsman, Adminstrator etc and ask them to pay entry to work that day.

 

Then there is the amazing team of volunteers who not only give away their free time on a match day, but are always found around the ground doing much needed job such as painting, repair works, paperwork, organising fundraising events, cleaning, cooking food, running burgers bars etc - all which saves us much more than £10 entry to a match. Most of these volunteers also put quite a bit of their own money into the Club by donating raffle prizes, grand draw prizes, sponsoring players  - do I need to keep going.

 

Always Gate - If you are happy to volunteer on a match day and pay entry to the match, I am sure your offer of work will never be refused. Please feel free to make yourself known at the next home match to either a MISA member or a Member of staff and we will find a job that needs to be done.

I can assure you that the volunteer work that I have done for the club and the refusal to accept any kind of reimbursement or claim any winnings has always been received thankfully by the important people who know me.Once again well done to all. Edited October 14, 2013 by Always Gate

[Chris1]

Well I think the above answers more than adequately cover the topic.

 

Be nice if those who mentioned it on here now have the grace to admit their error on bringing this subject up.

I'm glad it was brought up, because I didn't know about all these 'unsung heroes'. Maybe they should get their names mentioned on the website or in the programme.

[AncientBlue]

THANKS MARK

[margateshot]

And the standby tannoy operator   Although I have not got a badge

 

Ever wished you'd never started this!!!

Edited October 14, 2013 by margateshot

[AncientBlue]

Don't forget Ron and Rambo - stand seating ticket sellers.

[Paul H]

There's more to it as far as Grandad's concerned (Ron). Age limits his abilities these days but in times gone by, you name it and he's done it. Creosoting the old stand, fixing water leaks in the changing rooms, washing kits daily and cleaning boots, painting lines, painting the hand rails, litter picking after matches, changing the fixture board, the list of jobs done by him in the last 30 years is endless. I'd go to the football club to see him. Nan was a true football widow  .

Its people like him that keep the club running and its great that others have continued the work that people like my grandfather undertook many years ago.

Without these willing volunteers the club would struggle and not be what it is today. They are the heart and soul of the club and that's why they deserve their passes.

 

I'd just like to say I'm particularly proud of my Grandfather and the work he's done for the club over the years.

Margate Football Club has a very special place in his heart.  

Now get this new stadium built please and give him something to really smile about.......