MrCelery
Well-Known Member
From Cumberland Newspapers:
Wyong Council snubs plan to hold civic reception for Mariners
10 MAR 11 @ 12:14PM BY ERROL SMITH
"Wyong Council has voted no to a civic reception for the Central Coast Mariners whether they win, lose or draw in Sunday’s grand final against Brisbane Roar.
Mayor Doug Eaton presented a mayoral minute to Wednesday night’s meeting of the council, which is a sponsor of the Mariners, calling for a reception in the civic centre after the grand final but it was defeated by five votes to four. Deputy mayor
Bob Graham was absent from the vote as he is a Mariner’s board member.
The motion also sought to congratulate the Mariners on their achievements for this season and indicate its support to enter into negotiations for continuation of its sponsorship for 2011/12.
The mayor said later he was disappointed and surprised with the decision.
``It’s not as if I was asking the council to write a cheque for the Mariner’s for next year,’’ he said.
``It was purely seeking recognition for their achievements this season in making the grand final of the A League and qualifying for the Asian Champions League and to consider our future options.’‘
Councillors who opposed the motion were wary of any perceived commitment to ongoing sponsorship and requested more information.
They extended their congratulations to the Mariners on their achievements this season."
What a gutless dog act.
What sort of message does that send, after the Mariners look to build their complex.
I wonder who the 'nay' voters were.
Wyong Council snubs plan to hold civic reception for Mariners
10 MAR 11 @ 12:14PM BY ERROL SMITH
"Wyong Council has voted no to a civic reception for the Central Coast Mariners whether they win, lose or draw in Sunday’s grand final against Brisbane Roar.
Mayor Doug Eaton presented a mayoral minute to Wednesday night’s meeting of the council, which is a sponsor of the Mariners, calling for a reception in the civic centre after the grand final but it was defeated by five votes to four. Deputy mayor
Bob Graham was absent from the vote as he is a Mariner’s board member.
The motion also sought to congratulate the Mariners on their achievements for this season and indicate its support to enter into negotiations for continuation of its sponsorship for 2011/12.
The mayor said later he was disappointed and surprised with the decision.
``It’s not as if I was asking the council to write a cheque for the Mariner’s for next year,’’ he said.
``It was purely seeking recognition for their achievements this season in making the grand final of the A League and qualifying for the Asian Champions League and to consider our future options.’‘
Councillors who opposed the motion were wary of any perceived commitment to ongoing sponsorship and requested more information.
They extended their congratulations to the Mariners on their achievements this season."
What a gutless dog act.
What sort of message does that send, after the Mariners look to build their complex.
I wonder who the 'nay' voters were.
