So this may seem a little old school, but it's summertime and I figure there's no harm in spitballing a few ideas...
One of the cool things about CP is how people from literally around the world can be such hardcore Flames fans... across Canada, US, Europe, Asia. The list includes some really good forum members, especially those who report Flames news from other cities (i.e. past/present AHL affiliates), not to mention other countries (often translating news and info that we wouldn't get here locally).
I'm fortunate enough to be in the heart of the C of Red (born and raised in Calgary, live/work minutes from the Saddledome), which makes it pretty easy to be a fan, get tickets to games, etc.
Here's my proposal: if anyone is interested, I was thinking of organizing a "mail club", like they used to have way back when. Basically, for a small fee to cover the cost of shipping, I can collect and send out any Flames swag that I might be able to accumulate over the course of the season. It could include freebies (like pocket schedules and other stuff they might hand out at games and at other places), the annual yearbook, and other small, relatively inexpensive things that could be shipped out without costing an arm and a leg. Depending on numbers (I was thinking ~20 would be manageable), I could even try contacting the team to see if they would contribute something to their national/international fan base.
Now, I appreciate not everyone wants a Flames pocket schedule or a local magazine with Flames info, but for those who like that kind of stuff I think it would be a neat way to connect and share with other Flames fans across the globe.
Anyways, just wanted to gauge interest (if any); no need to commit or send money until we figure out numbers and what kind of stuff would be good to include. I would also welcome any comments or feedback as well. Thanks for the read
