Hey all
Another council meeting tonight myself and @Mitch we’re in attendance, summary is;
1/ New CEO introduced himself to the council - impressive background in aviation outside is NRL experience. Most recent BA responsible for 12 billion pound in revenue and over 1000 staff. Looking to improve across all areas but we now have a very good base to start the journey
2/ CoE is progressing well, early support from local community and business. DA submitted. The designs were previewed and certainly looks impressive. Plenty of improvements like ladies change rooms, better and more disability access, definitely better facilities for training etc
The club has asked for members and fans to lodge submissions to support the DA. I will share more info on that shortly.
Assuming DA is approved, building will commence April/May and will be finished by June 2021. Long term lease currently being discussed with council.
3/ significant uplift in digital engagement across all channels in 2019.
4/ New merchandise supplier in place - New Jersey design launch. Obviously a different look to launch Dynasty. I saw the jersey and they look good IMO. New Leagues Club store and online store expected to open 2nd week December with range expanding leading into the season
5/ Cuzzo gave a media update- plenty of articles and videos coming. 2020 squad with contracts etc is updated on website still only 29 named. Player Profiles will be updated on website in coming weeks. Not much media engagement until closer to season which is deliberate ‘under the radar’
6/ Memberships going well - up 15% on this time last year. Strong renewal rate. Members Christmas party next week. Watch for the Members and Fans Day in February and season launch early March
Some issues raised from ST posters;
@Happily Manly
Another council meeting tonight myself and @Mitch we’re in attendance, summary is;
1/ New CEO introduced himself to the council - impressive background in aviation outside is NRL experience. Most recent BA responsible for 12 billion pound in revenue and over 1000 staff. Looking to improve across all areas but we now have a very good base to start the journey
2/ CoE is progressing well, early support from local community and business. DA submitted. The designs were previewed and certainly looks impressive. Plenty of improvements like ladies change rooms, better and more disability access, definitely better facilities for training etc
The club has asked for members and fans to lodge submissions to support the DA. I will share more info on that shortly.
Assuming DA is approved, building will commence April/May and will be finished by June 2021. Long term lease currently being discussed with council.
3/ significant uplift in digital engagement across all channels in 2019.
4/ New merchandise supplier in place - New Jersey design launch. Obviously a different look to launch Dynasty. I saw the jersey and they look good IMO. New Leagues Club store and online store expected to open 2nd week December with range expanding leading into the season
5/ Cuzzo gave a media update- plenty of articles and videos coming. 2020 squad with contracts etc is updated on website still only 29 named. Player Profiles will be updated on website in coming weeks. Not much media engagement until closer to season which is deliberate ‘under the radar’
6/ Memberships going well - up 15% on this time last year. Strong renewal rate. Members Christmas party next week. Watch for the Members and Fans Day in February and season launch early March
Some issues raised from ST posters;
@Happily Manly
- Pave the Way, Steve Humphreys and Brett Mainwarring (coo) will investigate and discuss with Architecture team for CoE
- Better Coverage of Blacktown is being planned for 2020 (The club will be doing more rather than relying on BWSE)
- Printable team pic for 2020 - will be looked into, they appreciated the feedback on printable season draw
- Manly Daily coverage, no local reporters in place unfortunately, Jon Geddes is part time and only writes Blindside, club will be talking to MD to hopefully improve in 2020