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[BenBurton]

He might even be in good enough shape now to run for office.

[jjayg]

He might even be in good enough shape now to run for office.

umm..well at least walk for office...

[rednow.red4ever]

Anyone gonna be around Midway by chance tomorrow with car?

[jl_murtaugh]

http://www.chicagono...-section-8.html

Fred gets some of the details wrong (calling Section 8/the ISA a supporters' group) but it's well-intentioned.

[goldstone97]

http://www.chicagono...-section-8.html

Fred gets some of the details wrong (calling Section 8/the ISA a supporters' group) but it's well-intentioned.

Fred's come to a lot of our events, really nice guy and supportive of all our efforts. Buy him a beer if you see him around.

[BenBurton]

http://www.chicagono...-section-8.html

Fred gets some of the details wrong (calling Section 8/the ISA a supporters' group) but it's well-intentioned.

That was a great article. Thanks Fred!

[goldstone97]

For those who couldn't make it, here's the text of the letter from Fire owner Andrew Hauptman that was read out.

Dear Section 8:

On the occasion of Section 8's AGM, I wanted to take the opportunity to first and foremost say thank you for all you've done to support the Chicago Fire Soccer Club for the past 12 seasons. Your ongoing--and unwavering--passion and commitment is inspiring to the club, as well as to me personally. We all feed off your collective energy, which was never more evident than during the 2009 playoffs. The spirited atmosphere that engulfed all of Toyota Park was so intense and powerful, it was truly unforgettable.

Second, on behalf of the entire Fire organization, I send my congratulations to all the new and returning members of the board and thank those departing members for their dedicated service. We look forward to working closely with you this season as we aim towards not only building a championship team and returning the MLS Cup back to Chicago, but continuing to strengthen relationships with our supporters and the greater Chicagoland community.

We have so much to look forward to this season with our new coach, Carlos de los Cobos, and some talented new additions to the team along with the return of many key players. I feel strongly that the club is on the verge of an exciting new era.

Again, thank you for all that you do for our club. I hope to schedule another fan forum before Opening Night on April 10th. Our get-together last November was a great experience for me, Fire leadership, and I hope for you as well. Please join me for this event, as I'm looking forward to continuing our conversation.

In the meantime, I hope to see you all soon at our Season Kickoff Luncheon.



Go Fire!

Andrew Hauptman
Owner

[jl_murtaugh]

Goo Fire!

Andrew Hauptman
Owner

[BenBurton]

Did anyone here steal my mom's earmuffs while at the AGM? She would like them back in the condition they were when found.

Thanks!

[giaco]

Did anyone here steal my mom's earmuffs while at the AGM? She would like them back in the condition they were when found.

Thanks!

If they were brown, check with Ian.

[MDSCIan]

edit: i was told this has already been taken care of

[the_nighthawk]

Did anyone here steal my mom's earmuffs while at the AGM? She would like them back in the condition they were when found.

Thanks!

"Steal" is a pretty harsh word.

[jl_murtaugh]

If they were brown, check with Ian.

Advice for life, that is.

[MDSCIan]

Advice for life, that is.

[giaco]

ewwwww, icky baaaaaad.