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02.11.2010

November Letter


Dear Beşiktaş Supporters, 
To become a pioneer club in Turkey requires great responsibility. As Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club, we never run away from responsibilities because they motivate us to achieve the best.  Keeping this perspective in mind, we have a left a month behind full of new projects no other Turkish club has ever dreamed of.  We have restructured our short and long term loans through a $75 million credit agreement signed with 3 Turkish banks. As I have often said, no sports club can survive in this country without the contributions from sponsors. Therefore, we have signed new sponsorship agreements with two prominent Turkish firms.  The one involving our Stadium’s renovation stands out as the most important. The day when we are going to announce the launching of our new stadium is getting nearer. Just like you, we are all excited and anxiously awaiting that historic moment. In the mean time, we cut the ribbon at the official opening of new Beşiktaş Secondary School in Çakırkaş, Elazığ sponsored by our Family, Women and Children Committee. As Beşiktaş, we will continue to implement similar social responsibility projects throughout the country.
Dear Beşiktaş Supporters,
As you all know, this season, we have put together a football team full of recognized international stars. We are now extending our investment to our other sports sections. To prove this point, we have just signed four-time NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson. We are well aware of the growing public interest in indoor sports and, their impact on a country’s international reputation. In addition, by bringing in stars like Iverson, we will gain new fans from all over the world. With this opportunity, I thank everyone who made Allen Iverson’s transfer possible. 
Dear Beşiktaş Supporters,
I know how getting good results in sports is important to all of us. But let us not forget, we cannot win every game and just being a Beşiktaş fan is sometimes more important than the day-to-day results. We must maintain the unity among ourselves and support our beloved club no matter what happens. We cannot capture the title every year, but we are always proud to be a loyal Beşiktaş fan because a lifetime contract binds us together. No other Turkish team has this type of devotion so enjoy this privilege while you can.  Due to unexpected injuries, our football went through a difficult period in the month of October. But we know that this is a temporary setback, and we have full confidence in our players and technical staff.  We are going to get back on tract soon and continue our pursuit in both the League and Turkish Cup. As you have all been following, we are going full steam in the UEFA Europa League and are close to qualification. Since all the other Turkish teams are eliminated, we are the only team competing in Europe, and we will represent our nation to the best of our ability over there.
Finally, I’d like to pay respect to our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk because without his principles and guidance, we wouldn’t be where we are right now.  
YILDIRIM DEMİRÖREN
Chairman, Beşiktaş JK

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