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Where is the Megabandera?

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 14 August 2008

Have you seen this anywhere? It seems now is as good of a time as any to point this out. Many of you have been wondering why the Megabandera has not been used this season. The ISA chairman and operations team spent considerable time and energy locating a facility to repair and rejuvenate the MB ahead of the 2008 season, way back in February/March. An appointment was scheduled, and transportation/logistics arranged for a weekday night to transport the MB to be fixed, and arrived at Toyota Park at the scheduled time. After some searching, we were informed that the Chicago Fire had lost the Megabandera. Lost. A 400-pound, 250'x70' screaming red banner, entrusted to the club's care. A $10,000 one, completely funded and constructed by Fire fans and used in every piece of marketing material the Fire has produced -- but whose real worth was priceless. No one flew off the handle. No one screamed and shouted. The information was kept private for six months out of courtesy and respect for the Fire and its employees and to avoid needless ridicule and outcry. Even as we speak, procedures are in place to produce another, paid out of our own pockets again if necessary. Your elected volunteer ISA reps make the decisions we do because we love our club, even in spite of itself. Just thought you all might like to know that tonight.