I’m planning on visiting the hangar to see the guys train over the school holidays maybe a few times as I don’t have anything else planned. Are there any particular days to go? I know Tuesdays are open days, but I was under the impression you can go any day even if you end up watching from the roadside. I’m not looking for signings or anything just wanna see what’s what.

I live in Adelaide so dons are only coming here for Gather round and I dunno if I'm gonna be able to make that weekend. Would getting a specific membership help me? Never been to a Dreamtime game and want a chance to watch a game at the G.

Any input appreciated.

📢 Essendon Football Club AGM 2024: Your Guide

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important event where members of the Essendon Football Club can learn about the club’s operations, engage with the Board, and vote for its future leaders. Here’s everything you need to know:

🗓️ Key Details

Event: Annual General Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 6:30 pm
Location: Essendonians Function Centre, The NEC Hangar, 32 Watson Drive, Melbourne Airport

🛠️ Purpose of the AGM

• Presentation of the President’s Report and CEO’s Report.
• Review of the club’s financial performance and future strategy.
• Opportunity for members to ask questions.
• Declaration of results for the Director Elections.

🗳️ Director Elections

Essendon FC’s Constitution outlines a mix of elected and appointed directors:

• Up to 6 directors are directly elected by members.
• Up to 4 directors are appointed by the Board.

How Director Elections Work:

1. Nominations: Eligible members nominate themselves for election. Nominations for 2024 closed on November 13, 2024.
2. Voting: Members cast their votes online using their Voter Access Code and Membership Number. Voting opens on December 3, 2024, at 9:00 am AEDT and closes on December 17, 2024, at 5:00 pm AEDT.
3. Results: The two candidates with the most votes will be announced at the AGM.

🏅 Candidates for Election

*Current board members seeking re-election.

📋 What Do I Need to Vote?

To vote online, you’ll need:

• Your Voter Access Code (sent via email when voting opens).
• Your Essendon FC Membership Number.

Voting is conducted through an independent process managed by CorpVote Pty Ltd, ensuring fairness and privacy. Votes are submitted anonymously through a secure, secret ballot system.

🛡️ Candidate Requirements

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Eligible Member.
• Submit a current national police check (dated within 90 days of nomination close).
• Hold a Working With Children Check.
• Be willing to complete an approved directors education course (if not previously completed).

The Board assesses candidates based on its Skills Requirements and Directors Qualities Guidelines to ensure a strong mix of expertise and leadership.

💬 Why Should You Attend the AGM?

• Engage directly with the club’s Board.
• Gain insight into the club’s performance and strategic direction.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of Essendon FC by participating in the election.

📌 Additional Information

For further details, visit the club’s official website or contact the Company Secretary. The AGM is your chance to make your voice heard and help guide the future of the Essendon Football Club!

Join the discussion on our official r/EssendonFC Discord server.

Let’s stand together for a strong and successful Essendon Football Club! 🏉

Essendon Football Club has today provided notice to members of a proposed resolution to amend the Club's Constitution, which has been initiated by the “No Pokies at Essendon (NoPE)” group, independently of the Club.

This vote is required under the Corporations Act as a result of the Club receiving a notice for a proposed member resolution signed by 108 Eligible Members of the Club.

Next Tuesday December 3, 2024, Eligible Members will receive an email from CorpVote on behalf of the Club with information on how they can exercise their rights to vote.

The proposed resolution is for the Club’s Constitution to be amended to require a statement to be included in the Club’s directors' report (which is part of the annual report) each year that electronic gaming machines cause social harm and that the Club, as the holder of a venue operator's licence, contributes to that harm.

While the Board recognises the social issues associated with any form of gambling and acknowledges that discussions are ongoing regarding the long-term implications of holding a gaming licence, the Board also believes that the proposed amendment to the Club’s Constitution is not in the best interests of the Club.

The Board opposes the resolution for the following reasons: The Constitution is a binding agreement between the Club and its members. It sets the framework for how our Club is governed and should be a unifying document. The Constitution should be protected, and the Board rejects the notion that it should be altered to advance personal views or make political or policy statements. The Board believes that the proposal would put the Club at a competitive disadvantage, as we rely on revenue from our hospitality venues to support and invest in our AFL and AFLW programs, Windy Hill, and community programs. To illustrate this point, the Club invests upwards of $1 million dollars annually to maintain and curate the Windy Hill site to be used as a community asset for the AFLW, VFL, VFLW, EDFL and Essendon Cricket Club seasons, as well as use by the Essendon Bowls Club. The Club’s hospitality venues directly fund this investment. Furthermore, over the past 10 years, local sporting clubs and community organisations in the Essendon and Melton regions have received in excess of $2 million in funding grants from the Essendon Football Club. These grants are directly linked to our hospitality venues. In 2024 alone, 23 organisations received funding from the Club to support grassroots sports and community activities. The removal of our gaming licence would result in this funding disappearing. The Club has already stated its commitment to exploring alternative revenue streams that will allow us choice to exit gaming in a thoughtful and strategic way. The statement put forward by ‘NoPE’ says it wants the Club to be held “accountable”, but the Club is already strictly accountable to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and other Government agencies for the operation of its hospitality venues, which are operated to the highest standards. Problem gambling is a complex social issue and, given the Club’s practices as a responsible operator, the Board does not accept the simplistic statement that the Club contributes to social harm from gambling. The Club being forced to exit gaming in an unplanned manner would affect the Club’s ability to invest in areas that are important to our members, such as our football department and community programs. Additionally, revenue from our hospitality venues enables the Club to be less financially dependent on AFL funding, and thereby, more independent in its operations. For these reasons, the Board believes that the Club’s Constitution should not be altered and recommends that members should vote against the resolution in the ballot.

I know Kaine was training at the club, do we have multiple SSP spots to fill or does Priors signing mean Baldwin has no spot? Would be disappointed to lose him given we’ve finally got his body right.