Penistone Reds minutes - 2 June Meeting

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PENISTONE REDS Supporters Club

Meeting held at Crystal Palace Pub, Thurlstone
On Monday 2nd June 08

1. Minutes of last meeting – agreed
In future, the latest minutes would be on display in the Crystal Palace pub. Anyone wanting to see any particular month’s minutes should contact Barry Curtis. Paul Robinson will also post on barnsleyfc.org.uk and on the Penistone Reds Facebook page whilst the new website is established.

2. Action Points from previous meeting
• Bank Account to be set up - Item 4 of agenda
• Constitution to be drafted - Item 4 of agenda
• Meeting with Barnsley FC - Item 5 of agenda
• Setting up of website - Paul had made enquiries with a friend who would be able to help when PRSC were in a position to have their own website. It was thought cost would be low.

3. Election of Committee
The following members were elected and agreed by those present:-
• Chairperson: Arthur Wilson
• Deputy-Chair: Paul Robinson
• Treasurer: Rob Letherland
• Deputy-Treasurer: Paul Mather
• Secretary: Barry Curtis
• Publicity: Howard Robinson
• IT: Paul Robinson
• Transport: Andy Mather
• Membership: Rob Letherland & Barry Curtis
• Ticketing: Rob Letherland & Barry Curtis

4. BBQ & Fixtures
The BBQ is to take place at the Crystal Palace pub on a date to be decided. It will be after Monday 23rd June as landlord is on holiday. Howard to prepare publicity once details are known and fixture are available. To be discussed further at a Special General Meeting on 16th June.

5. Treasures Report
Rob reported that an account was to be opened imminently at the NatWest Bank in Penistone. Rob, Barry and Paul M were to be 3 signatories to the account. Only 2 from 3 signatures would be required to issue a cheque.

Barry produced templates for ordering home tickets, away tickets and travel. They would be completed and handed to any of the 3 signatories with the cash/cheque 10 days before each match. The templates were agreed by the meeting.

Barry also produced a receipt template but this was rejected for a bought in one.
The constitution was passed round the meeting and agreed. Until the website was up and running the constitution would be on display for all to see at Crystal Palace pub.

6. Feedback from Barnsley FC Meeting

Arthur thought that he could get a Barnsley player to sign a shirt which could be auctioned at the Barnsley Open Day.

Arthur informed the meeting that a meeting was to be held with Barnsley FC Trust to discuss how we could work together.

7. Membership
Barry reported that a database had been set up after the first meeting with 15 being present. 2nd June meeting had seen this figure rise to 24 with more promising to join. Barry said that we should be looking at approx 50 before the start of the season.

8. Transport
Arthur referred to the notes of the meeting with Barnsley FC regarding use of official coaches. The meeting was not in favour and wanted a PRSC coach. Arthur had spoken to Globe coaches and had got prices for several journeys which were extremely competitive (e.g. Sheffield £5 per person). Other avenues would also be explored to ensure best value for money.

9. Sponsorship
Arthur put the following to the meeting which would be a very good fun raiser. A list of Barnsley FC fixtures, similar to a calendar with shops, pubs, garages etc offered 2ins squares around the fixtures to display their message. The squares would be on sale a £50 a square. The meeting agreed that this could be a great fund raiser. Penistone Church FC had done a similar thing and was to be contacted for further advice. Arthur agreed to contact Janet Proost.

10. Supporter of the Year & Junior Supporter of the Year
Barry suggested that the club should have trophies for the Supporter of the Year & Junior Supporter of the Year. These would be awarded at the AGM at the end of the season. The meeting agreed and Barry was to look at how to fund.

11. Monthly Draw
Barry suggested that a monthly draw be held (at the meetings) with a prize being donated by the Club. A draw was held and a package of 10 home programmes was the prize. The CP pub would give a prize for the 7th July meeting but then it was up to the Club to provide.

12. AOB
A number of the members were looking to produce a PRSC lapel badge. It was thought that a sum of £100 setting up fee would be needed. Arthur generously agreed to fund the project but would be reimbursed from the sales. Badges will be sold for £2.50 each.

A number of ‘Oxspring Reds’ would buy any unsold coach tickets. PRSC members would always come first but if the coach(s) was not full then Oxspring would be contacted.

Actions

• Barry to display Minutes in Crystal Palace pub
• Barry to display constitution in Crystal Palace pub
• Arthur, Rob & Barry to hold meeting with Barnsley FC Trust and feedback
• Rob to open Nat West Bank account
• Arthur to meet with Janet Proost to discuss PRSC fixture card
• Paul to discuss with others and take forward lapel badges
• Zak, Ben & Andrew to put forward fund raising idea at 7th July meeting
• Barnsley “Forward Together Evening” – ideas to be discussed at 7th July meeting
• Friendlies – attendance, tickets and coaches to be discussed at 7th July meeting
• Barnsley Open Day plans to be discussed at 7th July meeting

Next Meeting – 16th June (fixtures released) 8pm [all welcome]

 

Not wanting to butt in or anything but you'll have to obtain copyright approval to reproduce fixtures.

 

yep we know all the legal bits mate - and we are looking into it. We know it will be copyright of football league for a start. Anything with Barnsley FC on, the crest, Toby badge will need clearance with the club.

Amazed to see all unlicenced stuff on sale yesterday at Penistone Gala. Clocks, mugs, watches..... we not criminals anyway so won't be doing that.

Ta

 

I just know it's really expensive and they can be really arsey about it.

 

Is there an Oxspring Reds?

 

Paul, transport needs changing

 

I personally wasn't aware - if there was surely we would join forces. Maybe Springvale Red knows?

 

you mean it is you and dad as I thought? Your old man cleared minutes

 

ok mate, off to maga in morning so see you next meeting (july)

 

remember - no Pub Ladies 2! They will lock you in unitl you buy something. 6 years ago it was a fiver for bottle of Becks - daren't imagine price now!

 

Should Be An Huddersfield Reds

We could have weekly Friday night meetings in Livingstones, supping seven drinks for six quid and talking to Ricky Whittle.

 

don't know paul. there was a bus full for wembley but as we all know it was just a grand day out for some of em !!

 

RE: Should Be An Huddersfield Reds

what ya traveling in ? a smart car !!

 

i'll bear it in mind.

 

Blimey all very formal!



10/10 for enthusiasm.

 

If I lived closer I would definitely join. You seem to be doing things in the right way. Good luck for the future.

 

cheers

 

cheers

 

RE: Penistone Reds & BFCST minutes - 10 June Meeting

Meeting with Barnsley FC Supporters Trust on Tuesday 10 June at 7.15pm


Location Crystal Palace, Thurlstone

Attendees Alan Bloore BFCST

Adrian Willis BFCST

Rob Letherland PRSC

Arthur Wilson PRSC

Barry Curtis PRSC


· BC stated that PRSC had been recently formed and would like to be a sub-group of Barnsley FC Supporters Trust, but run independently. He then went on to add that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss interaction and lines of communication.

· AB stated that BFCST would prefer it if PRSC were to join and become part of BFCST. However the proposal would have to be put to the BFCST board and it was thought that there could be a positive response.

· RL asked that, if the response was positive, what would it cost members of PRSC. AB stated that would also be discussed with the board.

· AW (PRSC) asked what representation PRSC would have on BFCST. He was told that there would be one seat on the board of BFCST. All members of PRSC would be welcome at The Monthly Fan Forum Meetings of the BFCST which were held on the first Tuesday in the month.

· BC then asked what Insurance PRSC would require. AW (BFCST) replied hardly any for the following reasons :-

- If the event is held in a building it is the owner who would be liable for any claim

- If the event is held outside it is the owner of the land who would be liable for any claim

- When “Hiring In” a Contractor you must make sure they have public liability Insurance and they would be liable to any claim

- The Coach Company would be liable for any claim in the event of an accident or incident

- The only Insurance that may be needed would be if you had traveled to a postponed game. The cost of that would be 10% of your total traveling cost and could be bought through Football Supporters Federation. You could then claim back your costs.

· RL asked what would happen to any funds that PRSC raised to which the reply was it would depend on the decision made by the Board on the proposal to join as a sub-group. However if the decision was favourable then PRSC would keep all it raised.

· AB (BFCST) stated that there were a number of regulations which came with hiring your own coach. He said he would send them by email to BC for future use.

· AW (PRSC) asked if the decision by the board was favourable would PRSC be able to use BFCST posters etc and have a page on the BFCST website. AB said anything was possible but would need to discuss in more depth with his IT advisor.

· AW (BFCST) started that there was an Open Meeting at New Lodge Club on the Thursday before Barnsley FC Open Day and all were welcome.

· AW (PRSC) thanked AB & AW for coming and all the help they had given to PRSC and hoped that we could meet again. AW would like to meet again in the future.



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Regards,

Paul