Chicago Fire owe Section 8 Supporters Group $25,000

**GabrielHurl** · 11-19-2008, 11:17 AM

http://www.section8chicago.com/jm3/content/view/239/1/

The bulk of the $25,000 owed to us by the club, about $15,000, comes from unpaid commissions on ticket sales in Section 118. This money was earned through Section 8 Chicago's efforts to promote the section to supporters in a deal with years of precedence, which was reinforced in a written document agreed upon by the Fire and Section 8 Chicago during the offseason.

The remainder of that $25,000 comes from the loss of Section 8's megabandera by the Fire at Toyota Park earlier this year, the $10,000 cost of which the club promised to reimburse. Section 8 leadership kept quiet about the loss for months after being privately told the Fire would provide funds for a new megabandera to be made. Yet this is a promise that has been broken by the club, even though the Fire continue to use the image of the megabandera -- paid for entirely by supporters -- on their website.

**Shaughno** · 11-19-2008, 11:19 AM

Ouch...

**alexintoronto** · 11-19-2008, 11:21 AM

**Roogsy** · 11-19-2008, 11:24 AM

Wow...the Fire are dicks! Who'd a thunk?

Those supporters are getting the shaft from every angle. Even the star of the team doesn't back them up. I'd hate to be a Fire fan.

**JDG** · 11-19-2008, 11:25 AM

So in effect, they get paid to support their team?

**GabrielHurl** · 11-19-2008, 11:25 AM

No - that's not it at all

**Shaughno** · 11-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by JDG

So in effect, they get paid to support their team?

In effect, they're FO is just as fucked as ours when it comes to banners.

**Roogsy** · 11-19-2008, 11:30 AM

Both have promised to pay back for the lost banners. My guess is TFC will at least come through where it seems the Fire refuse. It remains to be seen but I am not particularly concerned.

**SLBuu** · 11-19-2008, 11:32 AM

That Blows Big Balls......... always nice to see an FO screwing over their own fans. Makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it!

**JDG** · 11-19-2008, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by GabrielHurl

No - that's not it at all

Originally Posted by Shaughno

In effect, they're FO is just as fucked as ours when it comes to banners.

I understand the point that was being made, but I'm more bothered by the fact that they are getting comission for filling their section.

The bulk of the $25,000 owed to us by the club, about $15,000, comes from unpaid commissions on ticket sales in Section 118. This money was earned through Section 8 Chicago's efforts to promote the section to supporters in a deal with years of precedence, which was reinforced in a written document agreed upon by the Fire and Section 8 Chicago during the offseason.

The remainder of that $25,000 comes from the loss of Section 8's megabandera by the Fire at Toyota Park earlier this year, the $10,000 cost of which the club promised to reimburse. Section 8 leadership kept quiet about the loss for months after being privately told the Fire would provide funds for a new megabandera to be made. Yet this is a promise that has been broken by the club, even though the Fire continue to use the image of the megabandera -- paid for entirely by supporters -- on their website.

**Parkdale** · 11-19-2008, 11:34 AM

I was going to ask what a 'megabandera' was. They could have said 'giant banner' in the article.

**alexintoronto** · 11-19-2008, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by JDG

I understand the point that was being made, but I'm more bothered by the fact that they are getting comission for filling their section.

Why are you bothered?

They need more ticket sales. The supporters work to help get more ticket sales. Why shouldn't they be rewarded with money for flags, banners, tifos.

I would be bothered if they were pocketing it.

**GabrielHurl** · 11-19-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Parkdale

I was going to ask what a 'megabandera' was. They could have said 'giant banner' in the article.

You got to be bi these days Parky

Bi-lingual

**canadian_bhoy** · 11-19-2008, 11:38 AM

Fine line between working with the club and signing big agreements with them.

Personally, I think its great to work with the club especially if you want to do big tifo's etc. But if you want a cut of the ticket money in the supporters section - go apply for a job at ticketmaster.

**JDG** · 11-19-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by alexintoronto

Why are you bothered?

They need more ticket sales. The supporters work to help get more ticket sales. Why shouldn't they be rewarded with money for flags, banners, tifos.

I would be bothered if they were pocketing it.

Everyone was up in arms over TRN when the common perception was that they were employed by MLSE. How is this any different?

blackandwhite · 11-19-2008, 11:40 AM

speaking of megabranda or giant banners.

http://www.torontofans.ca

Is the TFC guy who lost the RPB banners same as the shitcago guy who lost their banner? And is he going to be hired by NY next?

olegunnar · 11-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Instead of paying section 8 commission what the Fire should do is sell them tickets at discounted rates, then section 8 can sell them at "face" and make a profit.

**Blazer** · 11-19-2008, 11:41 AM

3rd degree fire burns...

**Shaughno** · 11-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by JDG

I understand the point that was being made, but I'm more bothered by the fact that they are getting comission for filling their section.

Pretty sure DC has a similar agreement.

**alexintoronto** · 11-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by olegunnar

Instead of paying section 8 commission what the Fire should do is sell them tickets at discounted rates, then section 8 can sell them at "face" and make a profit.

It seems like the same thing in the end - except The Fire have proven they can't be trusted.

**Blazer** · 11-19-2008, 11:43 AM

That's a fucking ridiculous banner B&W. Just a little taste of awesomeness. ~giggling like a school girl~

**alexintoronto** · 11-19-2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by blackandwhite

speaking of megabranda or giant banners.

http://www.torontofans.ca

Is the TFC guy who lost the RPB banners same as the shitcago guy who lost their banner? And is he going to be hired by NY next?

I've reported your post as spam.

Please be ready for the consequences.

**adamdz** · 11-19-2008, 11:44 AM

Wait that giant banner cost 10gs, holy shit.

blackandwhite · 11-19-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by alexintoronto

I've reported your post as spam.

Please be ready for the consequences.

I've called the ACC security.. Please be ready for the consequences.

hahahaha

olegunnar · 11-19-2008, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by alexintoronto

It seems like the same thing in the end - except The Fire have proven they can't be trusted.

I was poking fun and don't really think any individual or supporters group should be allowed to scalp tickets like that.

My personal opinion is that there should be no profit making on people that want be supporters.

**alexintoronto** · 11-19-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by adamdz

Wait that giant banner cost 10gs, holy shit.

That's what I was thinking.

We could buy a small South Korean imported car for that price - and pass it around in the stands.

**Parkdale** · 11-19-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by blackandwhite

I've called the ACC security..

you have them on speed dail.

ring ring

hello, this is ACC security

FUCK YOU! <click>

how did that guy get this number?

blackandwhite · 11-19-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by adamdz

Wait that giant banner cost 10gs, holy shit.

Yea guess how much ours will end up costing! Want to buy a scarf?

**adamdz** · 11-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by blackandwhite

Yea guess how much ours will end up costing! Want to buy a scarf?

Yes I do, and I will eventually :P.

**Boris** · 11-19-2008, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Roogsy

Both have promised to pay back for the lost banners. My guess is TFC will at least come through where it seems the Fire refuse. It remains to be seen but I am not particularly concerned.

regardless...dont you think it sucks another supporters group is treated like that...i dunno...i dont care where they are form but it sucks to see

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