The date put forward by Ciaran was 7th August, which is only a couple of weeks away. I was just wondering if anyone has done anything about it? If not, then do something. If nothing else, wear your shirt, organise a piss-up with fellow blues, if you are in the UK, USA , Norway or wherever, celebrate it! Good idea or not?
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AND NOW ALSO...
... World Everton Day! Get In!!
Come on, admit it, if it was supporters of any other club proposing such a thing you wouldn't be thinking 'Wow. World Aston Villa Day?  That is, quite simply, a wonderful idea. Possibly the most ingenious idea anyone's come up with since some cunt actually sat down and created 'Dogtanian and the Three Muskahounds'. This is going to win them a legion of new fans and never-ending flattering press coverage. Why didn't Everton and their insipid, initiative sapped, publicity department think of it first? The pack of useless Joeys'.Â
Nope. You would be sneering, shaking your head and spitting out the words "Fuck ooooooooooff. What a bunch of bells." Then you, along with supporters of every other club in the country, would be straight on the phone, texting your mates and mercilessly taking the piss. Quite rightly so as well.
i.e.
1. Everton in the Global Community; all wear your kit and get out in your local community to spread the good word on being a Toffee, and help someone in the process
or perhaps?
2. Everton Worldwide Fans day; the club celebrates it's global fan base and hears stories about being a toffee overseas?
or even
3. Spirit of Everton; a day to celebrate those who have passed who supported the blues through thick and thin? There's been some wonderful stories posted here on TW for example. Perhaps the club could show pictures at the ground / on the website with stories attached, bringing the history of the club, and our community(s) into the frame?
of course all of these could be done for every game, even ...
Any more ideas lads and lasses?
However, drawing upon Julian's ideas above, why not celebrate Everton across the world by committing to doing something positive? Local projects either launched or undertaken on the given date.
Many clubs speak a great deal about "giving back", and they should. But also as fans we could add to that and prove that "Nil Satis Nis Optimum" isn't just a motto, it's our way of life?
Surely giving up a day, together with other true Blues, to serve some greater good wouldn't be so difficult?
IMHO, this is not actually about really winning fans or flattering press coverage. This is about Everton building stronger connections to and within its global fan base (a hobby horse of mine). I think that Julian has captured the spirit of the idea nicely.
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1 Posted 18/07/2014 at 00:08:18
Thanks for resurrecting this. I did write to the club back in Feb but got the usual "Thanks for your submission and we will pass on to the relevant people etc". So, basically nothing has happened on that front. Still, I think that your suggestion that we create our own fan led WED is a good one. Even if it starts small, at least it is a start and hopefully over time it may grow.
Given that it is just under 3 weeks away, I think that we should keep it very simple. My suggestions would be that:-
1. We set up some shared site (Facebook, Instagram, etc) as a focal point for a) advising of any meetings/events and b) to post photos afterwards.
2) That on the day (Thurs 7th Aug), Evertonians all over the world either individually or collectively "show their colours" and post photos.
That's it for now. Maybe the good folks at ToffeeWeb could assist with promoting this and/or contacting other supporter groups around the globe? All feedback/suggestions appreciated.