1st edition:

2nd edition:

NB information provided at meeting was subsequently found to be incorrect – figures above reflect current situation.

Meeting agreed that it would be appropriate to send a letter of thanks to Gavin Rathbone in recognition of his contribution. Pete Foster to forward draft to Grahame Rowley.

Mike Ainsworth unable to attend meeting so figure to be updated at next meeting

Continues to progress with the total raised in excess of £270.

The draw is now to take place on Feb 6th to allow a push for ticket sales over the next 2 weeks/3 games. Degree of success not yet clear but agreed that next year's tickets should not have any specific date for the draw.

Steve Foster reported that he would be chasing up payments as it is around halfway through the season.

Membership Update

No change over last month. Renewals are due over next few weeks: Anthony Wright to circulate sample letter to go out with Renewals. Ian Jones to provide Standing Order form to be distributed for those wishing to use this facility.

Treasurer's Report

No change in the financial picture this month. The new bank account has now been opened. Brian Flynn, Steven Foster, and Ian Jones signatories, with Anthony Wright also named on the account.

Any Other Business (AOB)

A sample was reviewed. These appear to be good quality. It was agreed that they may sell for around £5, and that it was worth asking Brian Flynn to obtain prices to understand margin.

An offer to ‘busk’ at a forthcoming match has been received – proceedings to the club – agreed to give it a try and Brian Flynn to ask Peter Baldwin to let us know when it would be convenient.

Peter Foster agreed to co-ordinate this event that is likely to take place later in the year (Sept-Nov 2010).

This involves internet shopping via an AFC ‘gateway’ that ensures that the club receives a variable % on each purchase. It was agreed that this was worth pursuing and Ian Jones agreed to follow this up, and to discuss with Mark Eckersall regarding the online setup.

The meeting agreed that this event needs planning to be started immediately.

The urgent activity should be the sale of the ‘treble’ entries as with an early start this could be a more profitable fund raiser than last year. Sales to be started as soon as the New Year Draw sales close.

Mike Ainsworth agreed to help by planning the sale of horses/races, additional planning of the event to start at the next meeting.

Graham Heathcote has offered to host a fans' forum. It was agreed that this would be welcomed by fans and also provided an opportunity to raise a bit of cash. The event to have entry cost of £2-3, and to try to setup some form of small quiz or similar to make it more of an event.

Grahame Rowley/Steve Foster to look into and report back at next meeting.

27th February and 20th March