Members Meeting Wedensday 25th March 2009

[townerboy]

bye bye brimmo. you won't be missed

[The Invisible Man]

Well you say bye bye Brimmo, but we have a joint lease on the place for (almost) 30 years don't we?

 

Was any mention made of this at the meeting, what do we intend to do with it, will it be used for ressies yoofs and Ladies, if so how do we pay for two stadia, or what?

[OldTowner]

I was not able to attend the meeting last week, but I was told by others who were there that SM and SB stated Chris Wild

( and others ) would be with Town next season.

 

So, what has happened in a week ?

[Father Jack]

And why can we not retain players???

[MbrunoB]

Originally Posted By: Father Jack

And why can we not retain players???

Were struggling to retain supporters as well!!

[andyetfc]

Communication was high on the agenda last Wednesday!

[The Invisible Man]

I suppose there's no chance of a precis of the meeting for members who were unable to attend the meeting?

[Gazza]

The person who took the minutes will surely pass them onto you!

[littlehampton]

Were minutes taken and has anyone actually asked for them?

Also,were minutes of the AGM circulated because if so I have never received a copy? Could anyone please advise. Thanks.

[Steph]

AGM minutes are usually sent round just prior to the next AGM - This is customary practice.

 

As for minutes of the meeting on Wednesday. I doubt that they were taken (though the secretary was doing a lot of writing) The meeting was not a constitutional meeting but a meeting of "supporters" who were given the opportunity to question the board and management. Questions were asked and answers given. If you have any questions seek out a board member at a match.

[littlehampton]

Thanks for that Steph.You might well be right but can't recall ever receiving any AGM minutes prior to the last AGM. Who on the board usually sends these out to members?

 

Unfortunately,I was unable to attend the recent Wednesday meeting. What exactly was the purpose of the meeting and,in your opinion,did it address key issues and achieve its objectives from a members point of view?

 

Reading though a number of the subsequent postings there does appear to be mixed feelings,as to how it went on the night,and particular concerns with regard to off the field issues,such as club communication and finance. Are these concerns justified and were you personally happy with the answers given on the night?

[Steph]

The meeting was necessary as there had been some unpleasant comments about management and board matters. There was obviously a feeling of frustration - which, incidentally, I did not share - with the management and the turnover of players.

 

Some members had written asking for a meeting within the terms of the constitution. So this meeting was arranged. A signatory to the letter had clearly had second thoughts since it was written.

 

There have been 3 management teams through the season and it was my view that it was a nonsense to have 4. There had been and, no one disputes this, that the last change has improved Town's performances and this was said by the management at the meeting. They quoted the results which nobody could dispute. I said my bit that I felt that the performance at Leyton was not acceptable and left satisfied that it was not acceptable to either the management or the board.

 

As for communication - I am not critical of that aspect of the club. I have always been informed of what is going on and I feel that if members really do feel that there needs to be an improvement then they should get of their ***es and do the improvement. It is a members owned club and it is no use sniping from the side lines.

 

 

[littlehampton]

Thanks for your explanation Steph. Pleased to hear that you personally are generally happy with the communication aspect within the club. Don't know if that is the general consensus of opinion, but do agree that there are some issues that can't be changed simply by exchanging views on a forum such as this.

 

Think the problem comes when members of a members owned club ask elected board members in writing,questions relevant to a key issue,and don't get a response.

 

You don't mention club finance in your reply. Was this discussed at the meeting and,if so,are you happy and convinced, from what you heard, that the club's financial future is healthy and secure?

[Steph]

Yes

[andyetfc]

So where's the 6 figure sum coming from to upgrade the QE2 and pay off everything else?

[BrimsdownRover]

Originally Posted By: enfield_paul

bye bye brimmo. you won't be missed

neither will you lot , The brimo members are counting the days

[littlehampton]

Steph,don't know if you have seen audited accounts, have inside information, or are an accountant or financial person. But I am curious to know how or why you are so confident,in this serious ongoing recession,that the club is financially sound when income streams ie. gate-takings,sponsorship,etc are all suffering and we still have to generate substantial extra revenue from somewhere to fund the QE Stadium project. Perhaps you could share your information.

[OldTowner]

Originally Posted By: BrimsdownRover

Originally Posted By: enfield_paul

bye bye brimmo. you won't be missed

neither will you lot , The brimo members are counting the days

Do you not think YOU are being a little short-sighted about this ?
Do YOU actually represent Brimsdown Rovers FC or Brimsdown Sports and Social ?
Look at the ground now and think of it with just the half-way line "shed" - no other cover or seats etc and the ground / pitch maintenance being carried out WITHOUT ETFC assistance.

Time to think again old chap.

[Sponsor of Beer]

Probably better to ask for confirmation of how many paid up members of BSSC there currently are, and how many of those are actually Town fans.

 

 

[Enfield United]

Originally Posted By: andyetfc

So where's the 6 figure sum coming from to upgrade the QE2 and pay off everything else?

Andy-You had the opportunity to ask this repetitive question at the meeting, now I will ask a senior respectable board member for you next time I'm at a Town game and maybe you'll stop asking this question.

Off the top of my head, if we arrange a couple of prestigious friendlies for the cause of our new ground then a gate of 3,000-4,000 to watch say for example West Ham/Spurs first team would generate 30k-40k at a