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Minutes for Twe12th Man February meeting

Held on 21st February at The Ironopolis Club, 7:30 p.m.



1) Review of previous meeting.

Clarification regarding the Pompey drum being banned due to 'Twe12th Man disapproval' still to be sought from Dave Allan. James Umpleby agreed to take this on.

Contact made with other fans organisation by letter and e-mail by John Donovan and James Umpleby. As yet no replies have been received.

Merchandising was again discussed and Sarah Loughran has agreed to source suppliers and obtain samples and quotes.

It was discussed that any future fundraiser could be project specific so that the attendees would know exactly where the money raised was to be spent on.

2) Geoff Thomas had proposed to hold meetings less frequently and on an as necessary basis. It was agreed by everyone to keep meeting times as they are. The second Thursday of every month is well known as our meeting date and this will help any casual attendee should they wish to come along. It was also agreed that meetings do not hinder any progress.

3) Geoff Thomas proposed that all Twe12th Man correspondence be carried out on the forum. It was discussed at the meeting and clarification needed as the proposal was not clear, in its wording, to all present at the meeting.

4) Dave Dyson proposed to increase the charitable donation at fundraisers, currently standing at 25% of all monies raised. After considerable discussion it was decided to stick with 25% but if more money was raised than anticipated then an increase in the percentage could be made after the event if agreed. Clear advertising was needed to avoid any confusion that the fundraiser was primarily a Twe12th Man event.

5) Paddy Cronesberry proposed dedicated roles be assigned to 'core' members to assist in the smooth running of the group and to eradicate the communications problems which exist. It was decided that this would not be necessary, above and beyond the roles already handed out, but ownership of issues taken on at meetings should be taken to a satisfactory conclusion. This will stop any 'active' projects grinding to a halt.

6) Feedback from both the Mansfield and Sheffield United cup games was discussed and it was agreed that all feedback was positive and has helped raise the profile and awareness of the group. Well done to everyone.

7) John Donovan discussed introducing a 'code of conduct' to future meetings. This is common practice at other groups meetings and paves the way for everyone at the meeting to be respectful of all others who attend. John Donovan to produce the code at the next meeting.

8) James Umpleby stated that there were no specific e-mails to bring to the attention of the group.

A.O.B) Plans were discussed for the Cardiff game, should we progress. It was unanimously agreed that we should build on the positive feedback already received. John Donovan to approach the club for funds towards a possible card display or other project.


'No to Game 39' banner was agreed to be reinstated on the forum.

James Umpleby agreed to publish an abridged version of the recorded minutes on B17MB and FMTTM .

A financial report was given and the group currently have approximately £2500 in the bank.

Dave Dyson updated the group on his charity parachute jump which should get the group a lot of publicity.