ok, i have went throught many posts about the need for a new stadium, many people have said many things...it is obvious we need a new stadium, and will never get funding from the govt.how does this sound as a proposal: set up an account for a stdium fund, who ever wants to donate can, any amount is fine. from there, we convince bob to match dollar for dollar all the donations.as a organiztion the cats can goto a big business(dofasco) and get them to match $$$$ for $$$$ ALL THE DONATIONS.ok after all that is complete, approach all three levels og govt and request the remaining balance.i dont know if this could work but is it worth a try???? let me know your thoughts
i am not talking about making large donations, i mean even $1 at each game, pennies who cares...i love IWS also, my fondest memories are from going to games with my father ....BUT...we need to face reality, sooner rather than later we need a new stadium, i sure as hell would rather my money goin towards a brand new stadium which could host other events, than an old stadium that is falling apart/toilets dont flush/planks of 2x6 seats etc.....
joemac, I laud your enthusiasm. But Hamilton city council probably goes as what they see happen in Toronto meaning that if Toronto puts on an excellent Grey Cup this year, maybe, maybe Hamilton city council will take notice and say we want this here too every so often to put Hamilton on the map. We'll see but if the Grey Cup doesn't turn out in Toronto this year, and every indication we've been reading is that this will not be the case, then this will put any reno's or new stadium in Hamilton on the backburner using gov't money.
Toronto is the key to football and the stadium in Hamilton IMHO.
Of course, with free bus service to games, and the ability to eat and drink before and after the game, and also discretion in buying Ticat's stuff...most of that extra money is by choice and not necessary to attend a game.
Sell out shares like the Roughriders did for THEIR TEAM.
The cost of a reasonable (and expandable for GC) 35,000 seat stadium would cost COULD POSSIBLY be raised, fund the rest privately, and with naming rights and w/ some gov't help it could be done.