WHILE the calendar still says 2011, on the Melbourne Football Club membership front, momentum is well and truly building, with readiness for Season 2012 unmistakable.

Nowhere is there greater evidence of this than in the overall tally of 16,448 members. 

This puts the Club over 2,000 members ahead of the same time last year, and shows the dedication of our members to pledge their allegiance.

This all helps us to get dollars in the bank before Christmas - but more than that, it gives us the chance to reward our members, and show our gratitude to those who renew early. 

Indeed, three lucky members recently won a 32 inch LCD television each, as a reward for renewing before 31 October. 

We congratulate Kathryn Sakowski, Emma Storer and Gary Matchan on being the lucky trio, and wish all of you happy viewing!

While this is a wonderful beginning, we continue to urge all Melbourne supporters and members to get on board, and join - or renew - now, in order to help us keep the lead and maintain the momentum. 

If the numbers continue at the same rate as they are at present, we can definitely make the push to 40,000 members for the 2012 season.

And, of course, what better Christmas present could there be than a Melbourne Football Club membership for your dedicated Demon?

Become a member for the 2012 season