Attendees
Dan MacLennan (Chair)
Matt Spooner (1921 representative)
Riegan Thompson
Samantha Jones (Vice Chair)
Claire Winder
Ross Parkinson
Martin Robson
Apologies
Billy Atkinson
Kieran Bulman
Tony Wightman (Secretary)
(DM to take notes in TW absence)
1: MINUTES:
MS explained he thought minutes seemed ‘different’.
MR suggested all future amendments should be shared between all, not done ‘quietly’.
CW has no issue bringing amendments to meeting, if we want ‘verbatim’ then not fully accurate?
SJ has some amendments.
DM suggested we rollover to next meeting, where first item can be a discussion on future minutes, how taken and how/when shared to group, amended etc. General agreement to do so.
2: MATTERS ARISING:
MS info on National League Cup after RT enquired, Club would not be entering for 26/27.
3: ACTION TRACKER:
No update.
4: HOLDINGS/1921 REPS UPDATE:
Holdings:
Nothing to update.
1921: MS
CEO role had seen progress. Some good candidates, all from a football background with good experience. Any appointment would have to go through the new ‘Football Regulatory’ process, which does slow process down.
Season Tickets were currently approx. 150 off 25/26 levels. Appointment of Rob Elliot had seen a good spike, appeared a number of fans had ‘held off’ until management situation had all been sorted.
Pre-Season Friendlies were all lined up. Some were awaiting confirmation of facilities etc prior to announcement. Expected to be at least one Home match.
Discussion around CUST trying to up spend with Club (Tied in with discussion in Sub Group Hospitality). Also Club were excited to see how the Honorary Squad Member idea progressed in coming weeks.
5: SUB GROUPS:
Membership: DM
Briefing Only had now been removed completely. Zero complaint from anybody who had held this level.
Renewals seemed to be ticking over at a good rate. July as per usual is main renewal month. Mojo system emails would be tidied up, socials ready to post etc to encourage renewal.
MR is building a self-sufficient Membership system; idea is in time to do away with Mojo itself. Would have full capabilities for all emails, travel, shop, discounts etc. Lots of testing to be done!
Governance: CW
Nothing to update.
Communications: DM
RP had set up the Last Man Standing for the World Cup. Currently 75 in with a day to go. Easy using a downloaded App.
Discussion around Honorary Squad Member, any possibility of Club videos from Players/Staff?
Away Travel: MR
Awaiting fixtures in early July. Irvings already been emailed for costs etc. Once fixtures out, first Coaches would be on sale quickly. Also looking with DN to have a separate account for Away banking, for ease of tracking etc.
Hospitality & Competition Spins: SJ
Boardroom was looking unlikely for 26/27 due to internal changes in operation of various rooms/lounges and likely less capacity. Discussion around new options. Rough agreement to potentially hire a Box twice a season, for 10 people – 5 drawn Members plus a guest apiece. SJ to speak to JD at Club for costings/options and update in the WhatsApp.
6: MEMBERS MEETING:
Nothing to update as off Season. Would look to start pencilling some in from the July Board Meeting.
7: CUSG MEETING:
Nothing to update as no meeting had been had since last BM – Next is Mon 30th June.
8: FAN ZONE PRESENCE 26/27:
DM to meet PJ from Watts next week, re: more permanent presence, location etc. Update to follow.
9: COMMUNITY TRUST FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT:
SJ/RP gave a debrief. We had two teams entered; some Members properly chuffed to play on Brunton Park. Feedback had been received from those who played, big success. Donation of £77 had been made for goals scored etc.
Future idea to explore of possibly hosting own match/tournament? Could possibly look to play other Supporters Groups?
10: BANKING & MEMBERSHIP:
Bank stood at £13907.90 – DM to speak with DN and compile a list of all future outgoings/ringfenced funds.
Membership stood at 1049 – Small reduction due to aforementioned Briefing Only being ceased.
11: ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
DM offered up dates for Board Meetings from July to Dec – 08/07, 05/08, 09/09, 07/10, 11/11 and 09/12.
Meeting Closed at 20:12.
