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koolkeith13
15 Nov 2007, 03:39 PM
Just got done talking with knuckles, bright and Kaged about this one (two of whom are not ECS but want to start their own groups).

My vision would be to use the ECS as an umbrella group that everyone can belong to. The current folks that you're seeing in the section want to start the ECS Ultras (or some other name).

Every sub-group can then go out and do whatever they want. You want to make a kids-friendly atmosphere called "Flying Monkeys" then we're cool. Want to make someone for folks that like the British-style of sitting down (or have to sit down) then do that!

Main benefits:
I want to be under one banner so that we can order scarves as one group and we can order shirts under one group and so that we have some unity and cohesion. There are also other lines of merchandise that we haven't really even explored yet (decals for your car, coffee mugs for your desk and calendars are just some ideas). Also would love to have huge ECS tailgates where everyone can come out and enjoy their style of tailgate and support. Lastly, we already have tradition. We have two years under our belt as ECS and we should continue to use that name. There is no reason to start over. Let's just get bigger!

So, the next order of business would be - do we stick with the ECS name or do we want a new name for the umbrella group?

koolkeith13
15 Nov 2007, 03:50 PM
Here's the rules (that way everyone is happy - I am putting my money where my mouth is and think people will want to retain the ECS name) for the polls:

They will be run on BigSoccer, GoalSeattle and here on WeAreECS.com,folks may only vote once per site, for a maximum of three votes if they go to all sites and we will run the ECS versus a new name poll on all sites (simplest way to know if people want it or not).

Votes will be tallied in the beginning days of 2008.

Vote away!

koolkeith13
15 Nov 2007, 05:12 PM
Okay, I got it all rectified. I didn't mean that ECS would be retired as I put in the original second option. I hope that helps to clarify.

I owe SeattleSupporter a sixer of beer for that blunder. I wouldn't let ECS be retired! I am sorry about that.

GMan Eric
15 Nov 2007, 06:04 PM
Keep ECS as the umbrella group and we can have various ultras factions underneath that. We're all ECS, but some groups may want to do things in a different style... which is fine.

For instance, Chicago... there's barnburners, ultras red side, mike ditka street crew, etc but they're all section 8 in the end.

Sempuukyaku
15 Nov 2007, 06:46 PM
Agreed, I think that's the best way to go. ECS, as the umbrella...with various groups underneath it. We just have to make sure we all keep in contact with one another so that we're all grouped together.

SeattleSupporter
15 Nov 2007, 09:02 PM
I also would like to focus on trying to get any standing groups (ECS / ECS sub-groups or otherwise) in the South end. :cool:

koolkeith13
16 Nov 2007, 01:21 PM
I think that campaign is going rather well. :)

As for Knuckles group, have you thought about sitting on the corner where they put the youth teams this year? That would be 126 I think, right? Then you're close to the action but definitely far enough away that the kids section might just work.

I think it won't take time for a solid mass of bodies to block out any of the more colorful chants or words...

SeattleSupporter
16 Nov 2007, 08:01 PM
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Green and BLue
18 Nov 2007, 08:52 PM
Well, considering that we picked "Emerald City Supporters" specifically to be a catch-all for multiple supporters groups, I think we should stick with the name. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

gregro
21 Nov 2007, 02:46 AM
Well, considering that we picked "Emerald City Supporters" specifically to be a catch-all for multiple supporters groups, I think we should stick with the name. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The name is cool!. Hey, how about Sons of Dorothy (SOD's) Doh! ;)

bright
21 Nov 2007, 02:19 PM
The name is cool!. Hey, how about Sons of Dorothy (SOD's) Doh! ;)

We are not the bastard children of munchkins. Am I thinking of the right movie?

- Paul

koolkeith13
21 Nov 2007, 04:29 PM
ECS is our name, ECS is our name.
We had a name before you came.
ECS is our name.

:D

gregro
21 Nov 2007, 07:21 PM
Dudes, you know it was a joke right? : )

koolkeith13
21 Nov 2007, 08:08 PM
Yes I know. Did you not like my song? :D

gregro
22 Nov 2007, 12:12 AM
Yes I know. Did you not like my song? :D


Just wanted to make sure! ;) Because I thought is was pretty funny! Yes, the song is awesome! My sentiments exactly. ECS forever! :)