Trust Board Meeting, 21st May 2002

Present: James Proctor, Blair White, Tom Phillips, Chris McFarlane, Neil Langtree, George Howie, Collas Pilmer

Invited: John Litster, Dave Boyle (from Supporters’ Direct)

Apologies: Eddie Doig

Opening remarks

Chairman welcomed everyone and thanked John Litster for attending.

Minutes of previous meeting (9 April 2002)

Meeting agreed they were a true record.

Membership update

Membership remained around the 85 mark

Treasurer’s Report

Reported £6513.47 in the account with income of approximately £643 per month from standing orders.

Alternative business plan

The Board agreed that a working group be set up to explore an alternative Business Plan for Raith Rovers FC. Working Group to consist primarily of NL,CM and CP with authority to seek advice and information from whichever sources are considered relevant.

Any other business

Youth Development

(1) Agreed that JP, GH and TP would meet with Danny Smith to discuss how trust money had been invested. It was acknowledged that with Jim Whyte’s resignation a full statement of accounts might be difficult to establish.

(2) NL stated that he had written to Fife Council’s Football Development Officer but so far had not received a reply. He also stated that he had had an informal approach from a youth club seeking sponsorship from the Trust. The club in question would be writing to the Trust.

Notice Board

agreed that at the earliest opportunity the Trust would measure the appropriate area and then write to the club with its proposal.

Trust headed paper

GH stated that he’d had the quote for the headed paper and complimentary slips. Slightly more than anticipated. 500xA4 paper and 500xcompliments slips = £174. Board agreed that it was still worthwhile as it would improve the image of the Trust.

Next members’ general meeting

Agreed that June 27 at 7.30pm in Raith Suite was suitable. JP to contact club to confirm venue and date.

Youth development – Chairman to consider inviting Jim Whyte to meeting to discuss Youth Development

Chairman’s resignation – members will be informed of need to elect new chairman at the meeting.

Secretary/Membership secretary – agreed that two roles were necessary. Need to elect them at the meeting.

Date of next meetings

Board meeting – Tues 23rd July
General meeting – Thurs 27th June (BW to confirm details)