Trust Oldham Board Meeting Notes
Trust Oldham Limited Notes of Board Meeting
13th February 2017
Present:
Diane Mellor
Andy Roberts
Mark Harrington
Jan Curtis
Simon Brooke
(DM)
(AR)
(MH)
(JC)
(SB)
Apologies:
Ray Coverley
Perry Gunn
Tracy Wright
Mark Lund
Simon Colebrook
Will Gough
Kenny Hopwood
(RC)
(PG)
(TW)
(ML)
(SC)
(WG)
(KH)
Action By:
Mark Moisley had been invited to attend the meeting.
The following were discussed:
- Away tickets and the timescale for sales, and communication of this
information to fans.
- Fan Boards and lack of club representation.
- Discussions would be taking place at the next Club Board meeting about next
seasons season ticket prices.
- Scoreboard. MM stated that the Chairman had had placed an order, paid a
deposit and shipping costs for LED perimeter pitch-side advertising. This would
cover 3 sides of the pitch, excluding the main stand. This was a different proposal
to the Tifosy crowd-funding scheme, and would cost significantly more than the
amount raised. MM seemed unclear how this scheme would sit with the Tifosy
agreement. SB to provide MM with a copy of the agreement.
MM confirmed that SC had offered to refund donations to the scoreboard fund.
MM confirmed that he had no revenue forecasts for the pitch-side advertising.
MM stated that there would be an announcement from the Club next week.
- MM agreed that the club would send out Trust newsletters to its season ticket
database.
- MH floated the idea of an end of season family fun day.
MM was thanked for attending the meeting.
SB
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1.00
Notes of meeting dated 9 January 2017
1.01
The Notes of meeting held on 9 January 2017, were approved as a correct
record. Proposed by AR, seconded by MH.
2.00
Action Points updates and Matters Arising
2.01
Asset of Community Value
DM stated that she had met with officers at OMBC and clarified the area of land
covered by the ACV. The ACV had now been re-submitted. A decision was
expected before Easter.
3.00
Treasurer's update
3.01
No report
4.00
Marketing and Communications update
4.01
SB reported that the recent Trust newsletter had been well received. This was the
first newsletter for some time, the content had also been published on the
website.
4.02
All directors were reminded to provide outstanding information for their on-line
profiles
4.03
The Trust website had been updated and all past meeting notes were now
available.
4.04
Membership of the Football Supporters Federation had gone down well.
5.00
Events update
5.01
Proposed A Question of Latics - Mike Milligan
DM spoken to Mike Milligan about him being involved in A Question of Latics with
Nick Henry. Mike had stated that they would be pleased to attend an event, but
suggested attending a match before the end of the season, followed by an
evening event instead. SB to provide match dates via the Former Players
Association.
5.02
ALL
SB
Cricket Match
MH was exploring the possibility of a Staff v Fans cricket match during the
summer.
5.03
Once Upon a Smile Charity Game
SB reported that a Legends XI v Once Upon a Smile Charity Team game would
be played at the end of the season. All proceeds will go to the charity.
5.04
Fans v Staff Game
SB stated that discussions were taking place about a Fans v Staff game at the
end of the season.
5.05
Club End of Season Dinner
The End of Season Dinner will be held in the OEC in May. The date has yet to be
confirmed.
5.06
Rat Pack themed Dinner - May
MH suggested holding a Rat Pack themed fundraising Dinner in the OEC in May.
A date was available. MH to discuss with OEC and progress the event.
5.07
Lottery
MH
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PG had suggested that the Trust look into running a lottery. He suggested a
'bonus ball' scheme. PG to continue to research and report back to the next
meeting.
6.00
Merchandise
6.01
AR was in discussion with OWTB about sourcing T-shirts.
7.00
Membership
7.01
Despite repeated requests to the club, the Season Ticket database had not been
provided. In order to collect details of season ticket holders who wished to
activate their membership of the Trust, it was agreed that a Membership
campaign would run at every home game throughout March. TW be asked to
draw up a schedule of locations and availability.
8.00
Trust Oldham Campaigns
8.01
No report
9.00
Supporters Liaison Office (SLO) update
9.01
No report
10.00
Supporters Direct
10.01
No report
11.00
Chairman's update
11.01
Companies House - Annual Confirmation Statement
PG
AR
TW
DM confirmed that the annual statement confirming directors of the Trust, had
been submitted prior to deadline.
11.02
Card Shields
Card Shields are credit/debit card sized protectors that can prevent details being
skimmed from contactless cards. They can be used as membership and loyalty
cards. DM stated that they could be used as Trust membership cards when we
introduced a membership fee. The card shields would carry the Trust logo and
other details. DM to continue discussions with the supplier.
12.00
Club representative's update
12.01
Trust access to Club financial information
DM
SB reported that he had met Grace and was now able to access information from
the club finances.
12.02
Trust Directors in O2/Walker Electrical suite prior to games
TW be asked to draw up a rota with 2 directors being present in the Walker
Electrical Bar prior to home games.
12.03
Fan Boards
All directors to indicate their availability to attend Fan Boards.
Dates of Future Meetings:
TW
Trust Oldham Board Meeting Notes
Monday 13 March 2017
Monday 10 April 2017
Monday 8 May 2017