2014 DIAMOND DONS MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE HISTORY The Diamond Dons was established in 1982 and continues to provide members and their guests the opportunity to watch the Bombers play from the comfort of prime locations at both Etihad Stadium and the MCG whilst enjoying premium dining and entertainment. In 2014, Essendon Football Club will play 7 home games at Etihad Stadium and 4 home games at the MCG. Your Diamond Dons membership provides access to wide ranging benefits and the opportunity to share your passion for the Bombers with like-minded supporters in a friendly and exclusive environment. Opportunities also exist for members to bring guests and their children to games. INCLUSIONS • Fully-inclusive premium beverage package including; As a Diamond Dons member you will enjoy all of the premium Wolf Blass wines and standard spirits. following; • Half time snacks. Two people to attend 11 match day functions and events for • Guest speakers. the 2014 Season as outlined below; • Access to AFL records. • Two Adult Bronze Basic Memberships with access to all • Opportunity to purchase day guest passes at $295 per EFC home games & away games (member pack includes cap person (car parking not included). (men’s), lap blanket (ladies’), lanyard, lapel pin, fixture • A relaxed atmosphere in the Diamond Dons private function magnet and bumper sticker). room overlooking the ground unless advised otherwise. • Guaranteed access to purchase two Finals tickets in weeks Dress Code: Jacket and tie, strictly no denim 1-3 should Essendon participate. • Guaranteed access to purchase two Grand Final tickets DIAMOND DONS MATCH DAY DINING ROOMS should Essendon participate. • Etihad Stadium: Endeavour Room, Dining Room Level, • Intimate Diamond Dons end-of-season function with entry via Gate 4 and reserved seating located directly Club representatives. outside the dining room. • Two tickets to the Mid Season Ball and two tickets to • MCG: Ryder Room, Level 2, Great Southern Stand and your choice of the Grand Final Comedy Debate or reserved seating located undercover on Level 2 outside Crichton Medal. the dining room. • Priority seating at all EFC events. *RD 17 Diamond Dons function will be held in the Miller Room at the MCG • Name recognition in the EFC’s Year Book and Annual Report. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS INVESTMENT • Free admission for all Essendon VFL home games played at Windy Hill (upon presentation of membership card). Package 1 – Two Adult Bronze Basic $6,925 Adult Dual Memberships with access to • Two editions of the 2014 e-Bomber Magazine in April Membership all EFC home games and away and December. (2 adults) games (Melbourne games only) • Member voting rights. Two tickets to attend the Diamond Dons official match • 10% discount on all full priced Essendon merchandise day functions at 11 home at any Bomber Shop location - Windy Hill, Tullamarine and games; including a two course match day outlets (excludes memorabilia and some menu with full beverage exclusive items). service pre-game, during the quarter breaks, post-game for MATCH DAY one hour plus two premium reserve level 2 seats • Match day hospitality at all 11 EFC home games; including Two tickets to attend 2 of EFC’s a two course menu, full beverage service with premium major events Wolf Blass wines served pre-game, during each quarter Diamond Dons badge break and post-game for one hour. (new members only) • One car park at every included EFC match day function at Etihad Stadium or the MCG. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS INVESTMENT ADDITONAL UPGRADES Anzac Day Package 2 – Bronze Premium Concession $680 Young Adult Membership with access Secure you place at this blockbuster game and enjoy a Membership to all home & away games premium pre-game cocktail dining experience in the Olympic (15-17 years) (Melbourne games only) Atrium of the MCG. Includes; substantial grazing lunch menu, Reserved seat at home games full beverage service, half time refreshments, reserve seat and outside the Diamond Dons live entertainment. dining room N.B this function will conclude at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Snack Pack at each home game Price: $425 per person Opportunity to purchase tickets to weeks 1, 2 & 3 of finals RD 15 Geelong V Essendon Corporate Function if Essendon is competing. Held only at Etihad Stadium, our Corporate Function is the Terms & Conditions: Subject to availability. Children are not perfect environment in which to entertain valued clients, or permitted to dine in the function room. for those special incentive and reward programmes. Dining They are welcome to enter dining room only at half time and at the conclusion of among Club board members, VIP guests, sponsors and the game. Must be 17 years or under prior to the 1st January 2014 for concessions corporate partners, guests will enjoy a gourmet two-course (proof of concession must be provided) dining experience accompanied by live entertainment, exceptional football speakers, premium arena seating to Package 3 – Bronze Premium Squadron $500 Child Membership with access to all watch the game and much more. Treat your clients to a Membership home & away games premium football experience; in style and comfort. (5-14 years) Reserved seat at home games Price: $385 per person outside the Diamond Dons dining room Interstate Games Snack Pack at each home game Diamond Dons members also have the opportunity purchase Ability to purchase tickets interstate travel packages and enjoy the excitement of to weeks 1, 2 & 3 of finals if travelling with the team. Please contact Nicole Slattery on Essendon is competing 03 8340 2157 or [email protected] to find out Terms & Conditions: more information on travel/event packages. Subject to availability. Children are not permitted to dine in the function room. They are welcome to enter dining room Toyota AFL Finals Matches – Grand Final Hospitality Packages only at half time and at the conclusion of the game. Must be 14 years or under prior As a Diamond Dons member, you have the opportunity to to the 1st January 2014. purchase Toyota AFL Grand Final hospitality packages in 2014, through EFC Package 4– Premium reserve seat (Level 2) $100 Children 17 & outside function room For more information please contact Nicole Slattery on under Snack Pack 03 8340 2157 or [email protected]. Casual rate (non dining) Terms & Conditions: Strict conditions apply to the issuing of tickets to the AFL Subject to availability. This does not include an Essendon Membership; it is for Grand Final as enforced by the AFL and in accordance with one off purchases only. Children are not Victorian Government legislation. permitted to dine in the function room. They are welcome to enter dining room only at half time and at the conclusion of the game. Rd Date Opponent Venue Time Function Fri 28 Diamond Dons Function 2 Hawthorn ES 7.50pm March Endeavour Room Sun 6 Diamond Dons Function 3 Carlton MCG 7.40pm April Ryder Room Sat 19 Diamond Dons Function 5 St Kilda ES 7.40pm April Endeavour Room Sat 10 Diamond Dons Function 7 Bulldogs ES 7.50pm May Endeavour Room Fri 16 Diamond Dons Function 9 Sydney ES 7.50pm May Endeavour Room Sat 31 Diamond Dons Function 11 Richmond MCG 7.45pm May Ryder Room Sun 15 Diamond Dons Function 13 Melbourne MCG 1.10pm June Ryder Room Sat 21 Diamond Dons Function 14 Adelaide ES 7.40pm June Endeavour Room Sun 13 Diamond Dons Function 17 Collingwood MCG 3.20pm July Miller Room Sat 16 Diamond Dons Function 21 Eagles ES 4.40pm Aug Limelight Room Sat 23 Diamond Dons Function 22 Suns ES 2.10pm Aug Endeavour Room 2014 DIAMOND DONS APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM PAYMENT OPTIONS I Name: ___________________________________________________ hereby agree to pay the Essendon Football Club the sum of Spouse / Partner: $______ (inc. GST) by one of the following payment options; o In full on application OR o In three installments Business: 25% Payable on 31 January 2014, 50% on 31 March 2014, 25% on 31 May 2014 *All invoices due must be paid prior to attending any functions. Guests will be refused entry Address: without successful payment. Please return this form to Nicole Slattery via email to Suburb: [email protected] or via fax to 03 8340 2157 before Friday 17 January, 2014. Post code: PAYMENT METHODS Phone - Home: o Cash o Visa o MasterCard o Amex/Diners* Business: * 3.5% surcharge applies to all AMEX & Diners transactions Mobile: Card no: __ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ Fax: Expiry: __ __ /__ __ Diamond Dons Membership Package Selection Card holder’s name: o Diamond Dons Package: $6,925 (inc. GST) Signature: OPTIONAL PACKAGE EXTRA’S* PRIVACY CLAUSE Information requested in this application form is necessary for Essendon Football Club to Membership renew your application for membership. By completing and returning this form, you consent to the Club collecting, retaining and using the personal information provided by you for the o Dick Reynolds Club ______ quantity of Membership development of the Club, to keep you informed about the Club, its activities and products and for direct marketing purposes. Refer to www.essendonfc.com.au for the club’s privacy policy. at $55 per person Sub Total: $ _______ o I hereby authorise collection of payment for all charges as indicated above. o Essendon Women’s Network ______ quantity of I understand that the nominated credit card is kept on file for additional charges throughout the year. Membership at $65 per person Sub Total: $ _______ o I would like to receive additional information on hospitality packages Essendon Football Club has to offer o I have