wm
Sussex County Division Two
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Nov 29, 2023 23:23:26 GMT
Post by wm on Nov 29, 2023 23:23:26 GMT
It seems extraordinary for an item to appear on the website on the 28th announcing the AGM and associated elections, with the submission deadline for those wishing to stand in the elections being midnight on the 28th! Is that genuinely within the club's rules?
There's a list of 'skills gaps' at the end of the article, which makes for interesting reading. As many owners as humanly possible should read it. I'd do a link if I could remember how.
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edb
Sussex County Division Three
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Nov 30, 2023 8:14:40 GMT
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Post by edb on Nov 30, 2023 8:14:40 GMT
This is not the announcement of the AGM it was a reminder to anybody that may look to the website for any more information. Full communication had already been sent out in advance to Owners, who are the people eligible to stand
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wm
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Nov 30, 2023 9:11:47 GMT
Post by wm on Nov 30, 2023 9:11:47 GMT
OK, thank you. But the article doesn't say anything about it being a reminder, which was confusing. As is the apparent lack of interest in trying to raise interest amongst currently non-owners who might have been interested in signing up and standing – they had zero chance.
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edb
Sussex County Division Three
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Post by edb on Nov 30, 2023 9:30:25 GMT
Again not true there has been plenty of publicity on media such as Linked In which has stimulated interest and applications
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edb
Sussex County Division Three
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Post by edb on Nov 30, 2023 9:31:24 GMT
Which has resulted in 13 applicants for 7 spaces and an election
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wm
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Nov 30, 2023 13:42:48 GMT
Post by wm on Nov 30, 2023 13:42:48 GMT
What's not true? There was nothing in the website article to say that it's not the first announcement of the AGM. It's been changed now, so you'll have to take my word for that. And there's nothing untrue about fans of the club having to subscribe to the likes of linked in for news, rather than simply checking the club's own website – even for something as significant as the AGM and elections.
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edb
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Nov 30, 2023 14:57:39 GMT
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Post by edb on Nov 30, 2023 14:57:39 GMT
It is not true that there was a lack of interest in publicising the AGM.
The website is not the prime place that people looking to stand for the Board get their information. They often approach existing Board members directly
Most applicants are aware that there is an election at this time of the year and do not decide at the last minute to stand, so are often prepared for this process.
What would you have liked to have seen happen differently?
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wm
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by wm on Nov 30, 2023 16:55:14 GMT
I feel strongly that it's far from unreasonable for the AGM to be clearly publicised on the club's official website. Isn't that what it's for, informing people of significant stuff that's happening at the club? Particularly when the AGM is being held so late – it was in October last year, for example. Many people of my generation have no need to maintain a 'professional profile' which is what I believe Linked in is for, and have absolutely no desire to get involved with the nonsense of twitter, etc. It's fine if you want to miss the generation of fans who may well have time and experience and who, if prompted by the call for help that the belated website article concluded with, they could be moved to join up and stand. But it just seems a bit ignorant to do so, particularly when word of mouth can widen the reach to talented people who aren't necessarily close to the club at the moment, and not in a position to 'approach existing directors directly'. Out of interest, when was the AGM date first notified via whatever methods were used?
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edb
Sussex County Division Three
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Post by edb on Nov 30, 2023 18:37:08 GMT
I think it was notified around the 22nd.
We cannot call an AGM until the independent Auditors have completed their review of the accounts, which explains the later AGM this year. It varies but has been late November in previous years.
You can always apply next year if you are keen?
Make sure you vote for your favourite candidates if you are an Owner
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Nov 30, 2023 21:19:31 GMT
Post by sedlescombe on Nov 30, 2023 21:19:31 GMT
Biram left in May didn’t he? I saw an FC role advertised in August and don’t recall seeing anything further, though won’t pretend I check every day. I saw on Linked in someone describing themselves as a temporary FC at the club. Is the fact that we didn’t replace Biram immediately mean that the accounts were late getting to the auditors (the person needs time to get up to speed after all) ? Given the financial implications of recent news it strikes me as essential that we are sharper at this don’t we?
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Dec 1, 2023 11:47:01 GMT
Post by Trojandog (Terry M) on Dec 1, 2023 11:47:01 GMT
OK, thank you. But the article doesn't say anything about it being a reminder, which was confusing. As is the apparent lack of interest in trying to raise interest amongst currently non-owners who might have been interested in signing up and standing – they had zero chance. To my mind, signing up just to be able to stand for the board is hardly demonstrating a longstanding commitment to the club. Such a thing should not be the result of a last-minute whim.
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wm
Sussex County Division Two
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Dec 1, 2023 12:22:32 GMT
Post by wm on Dec 1, 2023 12:22:32 GMT
That may be the case for you. Fine. But there are different ways of having a longstanding commitment to the club than being an owner. I never cease to be surprised at how many regular long-standing fans aren't, nor in fact by how many 'new converts' stand in the elections.
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Dec 1, 2023 14:05:30 GMT
Post by Trojandog (Terry M) on Dec 1, 2023 14:05:30 GMT
That may be the case for you. Fine. But there are different ways of having a longstanding commitment to the club than being an owner. I never cease to be surprised at how many regular long-standing fans aren't, nor in fact by how many 'new converts' stand in the elections. My point is; It is a well publicised fact that to stand for election to the board you have to be an owner. Also, the AGM, when directors are elected, is always at this time of year. Therefore, anyone truly committed to becoming a director should have their ownership confirmed and their resume drafted long before the AGM is announced. It's not something that should decided upon during a stroll back from the chippy a couple of days before the deadline. I do though agree with your comment on 'new converts'. Whilst some may well have much to offer, there have been a couple in recent years who have given the impression that being a director of a football club would look good on their CV. This is why it is so good to see so many applicants this year - no-one can simply walk in the door unopposed.
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Dec 8, 2023 15:27:54 GMT
Post by sedlescombe on Dec 8, 2023 15:27:54 GMT
Biram left in May didn’t he? I saw an FC role advertised in August and don’t recall seeing anything further, though won’t pretend I check every day. I saw on Linked in someone describing themselves as a temporary FC at the club. Is the fact that we didn’t replace Biram immediately mean that the accounts were late getting to the auditors (the person needs time to get up to speed after all) ? Given the financial implications of recent news it strikes me as essential that we are sharper at this don’t we? Good to see that given the apparent difficulty in employing a finance person ands the late production of the accounts appointing an accountant to the Board was not considered a priority or a key skill for the Board. It’s not as if we have any serious financial challenges in front of us
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wm
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by wm on Dec 8, 2023 22:10:28 GMT
That is a very good point. Is Ed Ramsden back in the seat as a stop-gap measure? For me, this is back to the point I made a while ago about how useful it would be to know more about which directors do what. I seem to recall I was 'fobbed off' with the usual 'you can come and talk to us on the terraces' line, rather than a clear explanation of who takes care of key things such as finance.
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