Apologies

Andy K

1. Minutes of last meeting and matters arising.

All dealt with elsewhere on the agenda.

2. Treasurer’s report

Colin A reported that the Trust’s total balance stands at £28,840.66 including net funds available of £28,752.66. All funds apart from £357.17 are placed in savings accounts. The £15,000 currently in the term deposit has earned interest of £104.79 to April 31. The Trust’s only creditor is an as yet uncashed cheque for last season’s Prediction League. £21.40 was received from Easyfundraising on May 29. The Trust’s registered address has now been changed with the FCA and all other relevant bodies.

3. Memberships

A large number of memberships are due for renewal as usual around the start of the season. Bill will send out reminders and update the membership pack.

4. Future Trust events

a. Cricket match

Churchtown CC have put together a very comprehensive schedule for the cricket match in memory of Phil Carder and the Trust thanks them for their extensive work in organising the event. There is now a full XI to represent the Trust on the day and the Trust will pay the £10 on behalf of every player in the team which has been requested by Churchtown towards the running costs. Martin will contact Churchtown to finalise the arrangements. Bill and Alan J will be there at the start of the event to meet with Churchtown and the Trust players, and other board members will be there throughout the day.

b. Reunion

The first training session for the fans’ team took place last Sunday and further sessions are planned every fortnight in the lead-up to the reunion match. Thanks to Richard Brodie, the manager of the fans’ team, for putting together an engaging and very professional session, and for taking on the role with such enthusiasm. Event tickets for fans to attend the reunion are now being sold and interest remains high from supporters and players. Plans for the day itself are taking shape and Colin and Alan J will finalise the remaining arrangements. Bill will order medals to present to both teams as a memento of the day.

c. Other events

Dates for the planned schedule of events to cover the whole season and overseen by Noel will be arranged once the fixtures are released at the start of July.

5. Other Trust activities

a. Next meeting / coach travel

The main item on the agenda at the next members’ meeting on June 23 will be coach travel. The idea behind this is to give members an input into ways coach travel can be improved for the coming season. The meeting will be designed for regular and occasional users of the Trust coach and fans who attend away games without travelling on the coach to make suggestions for how changes can be made with next season in mind. The meeting is open to all members and those thought to have a particular interest in coach travel will be contacted directly and invited to attend. Members who are unable to attend the meeting can e-mail suggestions to Martin. Coach travel will be the first item on the agenda. As usual, tenders will be sent out to local coach companies for the coming season and Martin is in the process of making initial contact.

b. Next match signs

Martin has contacted Haydn Preece, who advises that he would like the Trust to continue with the next match signs. It is felt that improvements could be made on the current signs as the display is not the most visible. Enquiries will be made in relation to improving the display of the signs or, alternatively, using posters to advertise future matches.

c. Ben Highton sponsored run

Sponsorships are being received for Ben’s half-marathon on July 4 to raise funds for the Trust. Ben will be invited to the next members’ meeting. Fans can donate online or at the next meeting. Representatives from the Trust will attend to support Ben on the day.

d. Other

Progress with the memorial wall is ongoing and it is now intended that the wall will begin by remembering Phil Carder and Sally Devine.

6. Any other business

Martin will attend the Supporters Direct Members’ Day on July 17. Trust member Nicola Hudson has recently started work for Supporters Direct and will be invited to one of the Trust’s next meetings.

7. Next meeting

June 23 (members).

Once again next season, Trust in Yellow will be looking to arrange coach travel to as many of Southport’s away games as possible.

The Trust is very keen to hear from members on their views and ideas on improving the service in providing transport to away matches.

Last season, although there was a tremendous response for the FA Cup tie at Derby County and the Trust coach was nearly full for several other matches, there were also too many occasions when either the coach had to be cancelled or it ran at a significant loss.

To get your views, it has been decided that coach travel will be the main item on the agenda for the next Trust members’ meeting. This will take place on Tuesday June 23 at 7.30pm in the Grandstand Bar. All members are very welcome to attend.

The Trust is particularly interested in the views of members who go to one or more away matches every season whether on the Trust's coach or by other means.

If you can’t attend but have ideas on the subject, please send them to Martin Robinson at dmjrobinson@btinternet.com.

The Trust aims to run each trip at a break even cost but within that constraint the Trust will listen to and consider all suggestions you have.

Coach travel will be the first item on the agenda so even if you can’t stay for the full meeting please come along and give your views.

Tickets are now available for fans to attend the reunion for the 2004/05 Conference North title-winning team.

The reunion takes place on Sunday August 2 - a week before the new season kicks-off - and features a match between supporters and the championship team, before continuing in the Grandstand Bar with your chance to meet the players.

Event tickets are available for just £5, giving you entry to both the game, kick-off 2pm, and the post-match reunion, which will start from 4.30pm and includes a buffet at no further cost, a quiz and question and answer session with the players.

A ticket will be needed in order to gain entry on the day, and fans are asked to book as soon as possible to help with arrangements and the buffet.

Discounts for family and group bookings are available on request.

There has been a huge amount of interest in the event arranged by Trust in Yellow and sponsored by Moore & Smalley, with all the places in the fans’ team being sold within a matter of days and it is hoped there will be a large attendance on the day.

It also promises to be a really fun occasion, with the supporters’ team being managed by Richard Brodie and the event is designed specifically to give fans the chance to get involved.

The Trust has been delighted with the response from the players and manager Liam Watson, who have all been very keen on the reunion and meeting with supporters.

To buy your ticket or to enquire about family or group discounts, call Colin Aindow now on 07861416859.

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Richard Brodie who is the manager of the Fan's Team v The 2005 Legends, has very generously offered to give up a few Sunday mornings to arrange training sessions.

Can as many of those playing in The Big Match please attend the first session on Sunday 7th June on Meols Cop playing fields. We are looking for a volunteer to play in goal.

Ensure you are there for 10.45 am and please bring a bottle of water with you.