i like ur ideas roo, every way we can stick it to the greens the better, even if its used to win a point in an arguement.
let the ideas roll.
cheers
bryan
Poodroo - mate your mind is in top gear! Question is how/where does the money go if it can be sourced?
Tagging resources?
New arti reefs and research of the species and speed of usage?
The effectiveness of propeller guards and the costs associated with retrofitting to vessels?
Ideas ladies and gentleman - bring em on.
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
My way of thinking Chris is that all we have to do is raise the money. Once handed over it will look as though we have done a good deed. What they do with the money is up to them. If they don't use it wisely then who will look bad to the public with the bad press? The main thing to get across is that we the fishos are environmentally friendly and we do care. All we want to do is enjoy our hobby and keep the Bay in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy. For anyone interested to fly the Australian flag on the day they are available at Crazy Clark's at the moment in two sizes. The one on the stick for $1.99 and a large one (about the same size as a bath towel) for $7.99Originally Posted by Chris Ryan
Poodroo
Last edited by Poodroo; 12-01-2008 at 08:02 PM.
True mate but who is the group the funds get made out too? I would not recommend the AMCS (they get enough anyway starting with $100k p.a. from the EPA). So who would it be?
Cheers,
Chris
I am sure someone can think of something. How about giving it to a fish breeding and restocking program? There's a few about. I only come up with the ideas. You don't expect me to put the ideas into fruition as well do you?
Poodroo
Last edited by Poodroo; 12-01-2008 at 08:05 PM.
of course I do!!!!
I like the idea. Anybody else got a suggestion?
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
So why haven't the mods made this thread a sticky yet? There are also some other sticky threads in this part of the forum that could probably be unstuck.
Poodroo
where would the money be coming from ???
Okay obviously I need to expand on the idea a little bit. This is how I was thinking it would work.
Approach someone eg: BCF and announce to them that we are going to have a protest rally with 500+(ambitious I know) boats hitting the river. We let them know we are trying to raise money to help with scientific research for the Bay or fish restocking programs (or whatever Chris decides). We can then ask them to sponsor the event and we can fly their name on a banner on a few of the boats which more than likely will get media coverage for them. They pay X amount of dollars for the privilege. We could approach more than one sponsor of course. This is where the money comes from. Now it was just an idea so don't anyone shoot me for it, just trying to help.I don't see anyone else sharing ideas on here.
Actually Ausfish does pretty well out of these events. Look at all the Ausfish stickers out there getting free publicity.
Poodroo
Last edited by Poodroo; 13-01-2008 at 06:38 AM.
Poodroo..I hate to tell you but I doubt you would get one single business that wants to associate themselves with any form of protest rally regardless of whether it is beneficial to them or not. It is not good business practice...they all want to be seen as good corporate citizens.
I think the energies would be better spent notifying every boating and fishing club in south east Qld that there is a rally going to happen.
The best way to raise money is through people who will be affect. the local tackle shops and us fisho. Some fund rasiing events like breaky b4 the rally for a donated amount or softdrinks at the ramp. The money would be best used to provide stickers for cars and boats.
Etc. Save the bay slogans. Everyone drives a car and it will gain attention whereever you go.
Well that is my way of thinking also Timddo. If could no longer fish in the bay just how many people would bother? Businesses would hurt. I am sure any bait and tackle shop would be mad not to support what we are trying to achieve. Could also do the gold coin donation thing and have a sausage sizzle to also help raise a few dollars. Like Chris said, just keep the ideas coming. I still think it is a good idea but if we don't try we will never know.
Poodroo
Fantastic Article in This months "Queenslands Fishing Monthly"
page 114 Headline reads: "EPA TRIES TO HOODWINK QUEENSLANDERS!"
No Justification for massive Fishing Closures says MBAA.
Interesting read I might send a copy to Frances Whiting
Cheers
Ed
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Just a thought.
If we are having a protest then we need to get the word out.
This thread is the only way of being told of the protest. If we expect to have heaps and heaps of people show up then we need to come up with a plan to inform the masses of the reason for the protest, the venue and time. Also we need to give them time to make arrangements to join in and hopefully convince them to join in.
Cheers
Stue
I agree Stue.
Getting a graphic designer finishing the posters and flyers now. Getting pricing on printing and then getting money together for the printing to be done. Its underway - just getting it complete and out.
In the meantime, tell your mates, tell your family and tell your tackleshop, your boat mechanic and dealer and anyone else who will listen that we need them to help us on the day.
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
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