THE PLATFORM

Much like any nation, Red Sox Nation needs to have a domestic policy and a foreign policy.  I will outline my two policies and their associated programs.

Domestic Policy

The purpose of the domestic policy is to increase the Red Sox experience for people while in Boston.  It consists of two plans,  an affordable seating plan and a plan for a Red Sox Nation museum.

Affordable Seating

Affordable seating and ticket availability have long been a point of contention for fans traveling to Fenway.  In addition to talking to the Red Sox leadership about changing policies regarding StubHub and other resellers, I am proposing a 10% To The Nation policy.  As new seats are added, probably to the right field roof area next, 10% of them would be made available to RSN members at a deep discount via a lottery in the off season.  So if 2000 seats are put in, 200 for each home game will be sold at $25 a piece.  This will get 16,200 more RSN members into the ball park over the course of the season.

RSN Museum

The RSN Museum will be open year round, filled with interactive exhibits displaying our rich history.   Now people can enjoy a Red Sox experience no matter what time of year they come to Boston.  Hopefully the revenue generated by the museum can one day finance some of the programs outlined next in the foregin policy section.   A key program for the RSN Museum is the Nation Gives Back program.  This is a program that lets avid RSN members volunteer some time at the museum giving tours and answering visitor questions.  It will cut down on the amount of full time employees needed and let visitors get the scoop from a real RSN member.

Foreign Policy

Besides creating an even more enjoyable experience at Fenway, we must do the same thing all over RSN.   This will be done by setting up organized fan clubs and providing them with literature and occasional  RSN gear for their game day get togethers.  In addition to that, I propose a Bring The Nation To The Nation campaign.

Bring The Nation To The Nation

This program involves having organized functions in the cities where the Sox are playing when on the road.  The local RSN fan club will help choose a suitable location and a membership drive can take place.  Give aways, games and possible appearances will be part of it.  An important part of this program is the Nation Cares program.  The local fan club will identify a local charity that will be promoted during the event, and fund raising can take place.

I hope you like my plans, I look forward to your feedback and your support.  Please vote for Patrick "PK" Kennedy beginning on August 30th by going to RSN President.