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LOUISVILLE CITY FC

LOUISVILLE CITY FC LAUNCHES “ LOUCITY BOURBON BRIGADE ”

New supporter volunteer group seeking people willing to assist

L ouisville City FC has launched a new volunteer group for supporters who wish to assist in the growth of the United Soccer League club and soccer throughout the region .

Christened the LouCity Bourbon Brigade in honor of the region ’ s rich bourbon heritage , this new supporter-led volunteer group will have the opportunity to work directly with the LouCity front office and team by helping grow the soccer club ’ s supporter base .
LouCity Bourbon Brigade members will be invited to :
• Become a Lou City ambassador and assist and help staff LCFC events
• Use their own contacts and networks in the community to help expand the LouCity season ticket base
• Use their experience to assist LouCity in generating new season ticket sales leads , season ticket renewals and assist with promotional events and campaigns throughout the year
• Support the club ’ s charitable and communityoriented efforts
• Assist in the club ’ s efforts to have a new stadium built in Butchertown
Fans who join the new volunteer group will be rewarded for their time and efforts with recognition , great rewards and prizes and unique money-can ’ t-buy LouCity experiences including :
• An opportunity to meet the team and coaching staff at an exclusive event
• Attend a closed-door team practice and a team talk from Coach James O ’ Connor
• Earn exclusive club merchandise
• Have their photo taken with their favorite LouCity player
• Earn a chance to travel with the club to a road game and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a trip to an English Premiership match
• Help introduce the team as part of the Bourbon Brigade Tunnel on match day
Supporters interested in joining the new group can apply at the club ’ s website : www . louisvillecityfc . com / bourbonbrigade . Membership of the group is by application only and open to anyone 18 or over . Interviews for successful applicants will take place in November .
“ This is a unique opportunity for our most dedicated fans to get even closer to the club by dedicating their time , effort and contacts in the community to help LouCity and soccer in general in our region grow and flourish ,” said Louisville City FC Chief Operating Officer Steve Livingstone . “ If you love Louisville City and soccer , and have some time to spare , we ’ d love to hear from you by applying at the LouCity website . There are some great rewards , experiences and recognition for those supporters who get involved .”
Supporters can apply to join the volunteer group at www . louisvillecityfc . com / bourbonbrigade or call Jon Davis at 502.384.8799 , ext . 114 or email him at jdavis @ louisvillecityfc . com .
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