Many thanks to all members who attended the forum on Thursday evening and to Charlie Clapham, Sam Shrouder, Ken Hilton and Liam Watson who answered questions for the club.
A full report of the forum and of the meeting the previous Saturday between representatives of the club and TIY boards will be given at the T.I.Y. Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 10th August.
After that members will be sent a report and minutes of the meetings in the August newsletter and they will be posted on here.
CRICKET MATCH
Liam Watson XI V Trust In Yellow XI
Sunday 31st July at The Rookery, Roe Lane, Southport
Match starts at 2-00 pm Admission is free
The Trust have organised a cricket match between players and supporters
Liam Watson will be captaining his team including first team players (and a certain Steve Dickinson), and maybe a couple of other club staff.
The Trust will be keen to avenge the defeat in the recent Quiz!
This is a great chance for supporters and playing squad to meet up.
Entrance to the game is free.
So please come along and enjoy the high quality 20/20 match.
Thursday, 28th July.Members’ forum with the club board.
A reminder that the forum will take place this Thursday in the Grandstand Bar at 8-0pm after the club’s AGM
As agreed at the Trust members’ meeting we have outlined with the club several basic areas for questions.
The format of the evening will be that the chairman of the meeting will ask the opening question in each area and after the answer there will be the chance for two or three supplementary questions from the floor.
Representatives from the Trust will be meeting with the Club board on Saturday 23rd July to discuss progress with the floodlights project.
There will be an AGM of the club in the Grandstand Bar on Thursday, 28th July. Whilst this is obviously open only to shareholders (the Trust will be represented), Charlie Clapham has suggested it is followed at
8-0pm by a forum open to shareholders AND Trust members.
Apologies: Paul I, Julia U Minutes of previous meeting and matters arising The brochure in memory of Sally Devine is set to be released at the first league match against Lincoln City. All of Sally’s photos have now been obtained, with a print run of 500 costing £1,290. The brochure will be sold at £6 per copy, with all profits raised going to the McMillan Nurses, who have also agreed to sell the brochure in their shops. Treasurer’s Report The Trust’s total balance stands at £15,897, which includes £100 commission recently received through a winner of the club’s Goalden Lottery. Memberships Membership currently stands at 196. A large number of renewals are due before the start of the new season. Reminders will be sent out and efforts will be made to bring back lapsed memberships, with flyers to be prepared and handed out at the Lincoln match. Floodlights project and forum with club The Trust’s priority is to get the club to confirm its plans for the floodlights project. As the Trust’s plans and fundraising activities for the coming year will be shaped around this scheme, it is important that details are finalised so they can be released to members as soon as possible. The Trust’s board has asked for a meeting with Charlie Clapham to confirm the arrangements. The Trust is still keen to hold an open forum for members with representatives from the club, including Charlie Clapham and Liam Watson. The preferred list of topics, which was agreed by members at the last open meeting, has been submitted to Mr Clapham and the Trust is now waiting for a response to confirm his availability. Coach travel Now the fixtures have been published, Phil C will obtain quotes from local companies for the cost of coach travel for the season. After the overwhelming success of the weekend trip to Eastbourne last season, the Trust would like to arrange a similar trip again, with the match at Braintree on February 11 and an overnight stay in Southend the preferred option. A day trip to York on March 24 will be explored, as will an early-season special offer, once prices have been confirmed. Events The Trust almost has a full team for the cricket match against Liam Watson and his players on July 31 at the Rookery. The match will be 20 overs a side, with Phil C arranging the kit and catering, while entry on the day will be free. Geoff Wilde has made contact with all former Football League players ahead of the reunion on October 9. Tickets will be printed by Watkinson & Bond and letters are now ready to be sent to the former players. Provided the date is convenient with Liam Watson and the players, it is planned that the ‘Race Night’ will be held after the Cambridge United match on October 1, with the first race at 6.30pm. AOB Phil C and Martin R will attend the Supporters’ Direct Annual Conference in Chester later this month. Meanwhile, the Trust will look into producing some memorabilia to mark the club’s 130th anniversary this year. Accounts on Facebook and Twitter will be set up in an attempt to encourage more people to interact with the Trust and raise awareness of upcoming activities. Dates of next meeting 10 August (AGM)
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Trust in Yellow was formed on 26th April 2006. The Trust is indebted to all its members, which form the fabric of its very existence. Members of the trust board maintain the website.
Supporters Direct are an umbrella organisation set up originally by the United Kingdom government (with cross-party support) to provide support and assistance for its member trusts to secure a greater level of accountability and deliver democratic representation within football clubs and within football's governing structures.