A leg exercise.

i,m in too

1. Wigan Bull
2. MDF
3. Bulltastic
4. Adeybull
5. Bullseye
6. Maccbull BBB
7. Duckman
8. tigertot
9. anarkik
10. beefy 1
11. Bradford Badger
12. shaggoth
13. Bluesky
14. Benjcake
15. steam pig
16. Jimmybull
17. Redeveready
18. ex Bulldog
19. Gare Girl
20. Cookie
21. vbfg
22. Ferocious Aardvark
23. debaser
24. af
25. childofthenorthern
26. Bully Boxer
27. DILLIGAF
28. cieranblonde
29. andy p

Remember people that the final cost will depend which player we are able to sponsor, but if its one of the juniors the ball park will be £450 - £550 ish. But at the mo even at £550 its only about £19 each!...hope Wigan Bull has a paypal account to make this easier!

Also, don't forgot that some already have offered - and others may also be willing - to put in a named higher sum. I might consider this myself. In which case, we would probably have the options of:
[listReducing the other contributions accordingly.
Sponsoring a higher-profile player.
Sponsoring more than one player.
Generating a surplus that could be used elsewhere - e.g. as pump priming for a full-scale squadbuilder.[/list:u
Something for further discussion, perhaps.

What's a squad builder?

This is a link to an explaination of the Warrington one; Im not fully aware of how this one or simliar ones work, or of this is what people on here might have in mind....others might (will!) be able to shed more light than me;

[urlhttp://www.squadbuilder.co.uk/sqbwhat.asp[/url

"Squadbuilder is a scheme which enables Warrington Wolves’ supporters actively to help up-and-coming local rugby players, by making a regular contribution of at least £5 per month."


I don't think we're close to this, and its not what this sponsorship is, but if we're successful in sponsoring a player just using contributions from like minded people on here then its something that could be worth consideration in the future.

In order to preserve family unity, count me in

Erm, no.



Was thinking good old fashioned cheques!

Could we pay into the old BISA account that Adey said was still active?

In no way was I trying to suggest you should offer the full range of banking services!

Willingness to volunteer is fantastic enough, and if its a cheque you want it is a cheque you shall have.

I am one of those that read the site quite a lot but rarely contribute my opinion. I will, however, willingly contribute to the fund. Thanks for taking this on Wigan Bull.
I am in - just say when, where and how much in due course

Phew!

Setting up this proposed sponsorship activity will mean setting up an agreement, an organisation and a structure through which to channel it, including IMO a bank account. IMO you really do NOT want to be using an individual's private bank account for this purpose, for all sorts of reasons I won't bore people with on here.

There is of course the alternative of using an existing, if dormant, vehicle for doing this. You COULD reactivate BISA, primarily for this purpose. This would probably save a load or reinventing the wheel, taking advantage of a shedload of work that the initial committee did. You could not just use the bank account in isolation.

If you DID want to pursue this alternative, there would be some practical issues to address - not least that you'd need to revive BISA as an entity first, and appoint a new committee. And new signatories and a new bank mandate (that might itself be less easy than it sounds). And you would have to work on the prudent assumption that the bank would need to be happy that the new committee was legitimate and empowered, and that the activities were consistent with the BISA constitution.

These were the objects for which BISA was founded, as set out in its constitution (guess who wrote most of that...)

2.1 To work together as members with all other interested parties and partners to support Bradford Bulls RLFC (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Bulls’) and Rugby League clubs in the Bradford district and do everything possible to help them to remain highly successful Rugby League teams

2.2 To establish and maintain meaningful dialogue and communication with the Directors and Management of the Bulls and other interested parties to work together to further BISA’s objectives

2.3 To present the media with intelligent informed and reliable sources of comment and information on issues affecting Rugby League, the Bulls and BISA members

2.4 To establish and maintain high quality services and communications with and for BISA members and to foster links with other like-minded supporters of Professional Rugby League Clubs

My initial take (a friendly lawyer or, that usually being an oxymoron, else even a 'Vark, could confirm?

) is that the sponsorship would be OK under 2.1 Would need to consider the implications of not doing some of the other stuff, although the communication-with-club stuff discussed on another thread could be co-ordinated through a neo-BISA too, nicely hitting 2.2.

Anyway, I was reluctant to suggest this possibility before, but since you have sort of alluded to it then there you go.

If anyone wants more info on this then feel free to PM me. I suggest it might be worth thinking about. And there are some funds already there...

1. Wigan Bull
2. MDF
3. Bulltastic
4. Adeybull
5. Bullseye
6. Maccbull BBB
7. Duckman
8. tigertot
9. anarkik
10. beefy 1
11. Bradford Badger
12. shaggoth
13. Bluesky
14. Benjcake
15. steam pig
16. Jimmybull
17. Redeveready
18. ex Bulldog
19. Gare Girl
20. Cookie
21. vbfg
22. Ferocious Aardvark
23. debaser
24. af
25. childofthenorthern
26. Bully Boxer
27. DILLIGAF
28. cieranblonde
29. andy p
30. Tristram
31. Flip Flop

I am of the opinion we all stick in an equal amount, thus no one feels obliged to up their stake.

With the numbers we have, it looks like we'll easy be able to sponsor someone anyway.
30.

PM sent

Just back from supporting Catalans - count me in

I'm in

I'll gladly contribute.

Also have Paypal account/willing to help where I can.

I think a paypal account would be a massive bonus. It's a lot easier to make a contribution online without messing about writing cheques and posting them off.

Couldn't we just meet up for a coffee or a meal or whatever somewhere and hand over the readies in person?

For all those involved?

It'd be a bloody big table!

Count me in

IMO this exactly what we want to avoid - unless someone/s are prepared to do the leg work. Personally I'm happy just send Wiggy a cheque & leave it to him. I have paypal as well if that's easier.

Yes, sounds like using that account is hassle. Just PM details and I'll make payment however you want it (within reason

)

I would not want to do it - as with Sam, served my time and learned the hard way!

As I said, I was reluctant to raise the possibility, but did in response to the question. As I said to WB in PM, there MAY be circumstances where having something already in place as a vehicle to co-ordinate might be easier. Don't think anyone would suggest resurrecting a full-blown ISA, but the guy asked about the bank account and I explained what IMO would be needed to use it.

There are some funds still in the account, which if not used for an original purpose of BISA will have to be sent to a local RL charity.

Depends on whether this sponsorship proposal stays modest (as now) or grows somewhat, I guess. However its done, there will be some co-ordination and agreement required, and maybe the odd decision or two - like IIRC sponsors of players get some privileges: how would they be dealt with?