Apologies: Martyn O’Hara, Bill Sloan Finances stand at £15699 with £5314 donated through Sally Devine’s estate. Deposit of £875 paid to Prince of Wales. No other money to outlay. Membership stands in the region of 180 Martin reviewed the meeting with the club on Easter Monday. It was thought that planning permission for the floodlights was due to be heard on 2nd June. No decision had been made one way of the other regarding floodlights and Phil had written to the club asking for a fans forum with Charlie, Liam and Haydn to discuss all the issues concerning the supporters at present. The forum would be for trust members only. Charlie had replied and apologised for the delay and said once the situation with a certain football club had been resolved he would look at arranging a date, probably towards the end of June. Charlie also requested some areas for discussion. A brain storming session was had at the meeting and the following areas were raised as topics: Annual losses and financial accountability Succession planning Timing of departure of coaching staff Community coaching & FA Charter Competitive budget and approach to the season ahead Commercial areas Sustaining attendances Structure of the board FA Cup & Transfer money An updated newsletter would be issued requesting if any further topics were missed and should be added. Coach travel – one person has been banned after the issues with the Kettering coach, another will be spoken to by Alan and either banned or severely reprimanded. Events – cricket match, S&B kindly offered there ground free of charge for use of the next match signs to promote the county cricket match. Unfortunately a suitable date could not be found and it was decided to schedule the cricket match at the Rookery on Sunday 31st July. The Trust would use it’s insurance as cover and the player and supporters would have use of the bar. £5 for trust members to play, £10 for no members. Phil to provide equipment and martin to advertise for players and umpires in the newsletter. Players re-union – 9th October. Well publicised in local and national press. 22 football league players remaining to contact and non league players are being worked on. Race Night – scheduled for September, waiting for fixtures to be released. Liam has requested early start to allow all the players to attend. AGM scheduled for Aug/Sept. Brochure for Sally’s photos – All profits to go to MacMillan nurses. Rob has received all the laptop photos and is awaiting more photos. The trust are looking to produce a 36 page A4 brochure with 500 run and £6 sale price. Sally’s partner keen to be involved. Alan Jones to design front cover. Requests for titles sought.. Aim to launch for mid July. Next meeting – 7th July board meeting 10th August – AGM and open meeting.
