North Ferriby United

Firstly my thanks to Andrew Frankland-Barber, David Jones, Mark Leighton, Dave Farrow, Barry Johnson ( despite wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and having a heart monitor fitted) , Steve Dale (despite recovering from a recent fall from some ladders) and my brother Martin ( despite not being a member) for the work they did at the ground yesterday.

There will be at least 1 if not 2 oppurtunities to do something for your club in the near future.  

If anyone can either lend the club a cordless strimmer or have some time to cut down the grass on the allotment side of the driveway, it would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know.

AGM

Commenced 1520. Attendees the same as above except my brother who carried on working. Apologies from Mike Birney, Malcolm Dale, Matthew Kempson, James Rowe and Tom Farrow.

1) Election of officials.
Chairman: Andrew Frankland-Barber
 Secretary: Anthony Wood
 Treasurer: Steve Dale
Committee: Dave Farrow, Mike Birney, Mark Leighton

2) Treasurers report. The accounts show a balance at the end of the year. Copies of Steve's report are available from him.

3) Away travel.  Mark  Leighton hasvolunteered to put a schedule together and get costings for next season’s away games.

4) Fundraising. Mike has agreed to continue doing the Goals and Shut Outs and David will assist him. If you don't know what this is. You offer to pay a minimum of 20p ( can be more) for every goal we score or every clean sheet we keep. Please contact Mike or David if you wish to join. All the monies raised go to the Supporters Club and ultimately the club.

 When we were at Southport we spotted something they do to raise money. We are calling it League Ladders. It's basically a Sweepstake. For £5 per team  you get to draw a team, at random,  from either the Premiership or National League North. If your team wins either division you win £30, if they finish 11th you win £15 and if they come bottom you get your £5 back. Please see Dave Farrow or myself if you want to join. Again all profits go to the Supporters Club.

 Our newest member Jo, came up with the idea of a 60/70s night at the club, with prices for the best dressed and raffle prizes. We would price the tickets at £5. This is an event for the future, but please let me know if you are interested or have anything for a raffle prize.

5) Notice Boards.You may have seen the posters welcoming the opposition supporters to Ferriby around the ground. We are looking at ways to improve the presentation of these.

6) A.O.B .  Mark proposed an N.F.U Hall of Fame. This will be to induct former players to the Hall of Fame. The Committee would nominate players who we feel have contributed most to the club, and then the rest of the membership will vote for the person for that seasons winner. We could then invite them and some family members to a game to present them with a certificate and hopefully allow them to enjoy hospitality at the game. The final details will have to be worked out with the club. Barry is going to raise it with Steve Forster at the next oppurtunity. If you would like to see Mark's full proposal, email me and I'll forward it on.

After Joan Butler, Clare Russell and Mike Dixon were made Honorary Vice Presidents of the Supporters Club this season, David Jones proposed, seconded by Barry, that John Sprowson be honoured in a similar way. John is a former player, who also has done a lot of work and fundraising for the club over many years. 

Membership begins on August 1st and will remain the same cost as before. Please see Steve Dale or any Committee member to renew, if you want to. You can maybe encourage others to join or rejoin.

The final thing. What do you want from the Supporters Club and therefore, the Committee. If there is anything you would like us to do that we aren't? contact Anthony Wood antjimw62@hotmail.co.uk