Invitation sent to members for season 2008/09

Dear Member (s), 1st July 2008

The 2008/09 season will soon be upon us and with all the changes from this time last season I sense a renewed feeling of optimism around the club. I am sure we all wish Maurice, the team, all the off field management and staff every success as we move forward into the new season.

I can report once again the Supporters Club had a very successful time last season and is now well established as the leading fans organisation, dedicated to raising funds in support of the Football Club.

However, without wishing to dwell too much on our past achievements it’s still worth recalling that we have now passed the 150,000 ticket sales mark for the Half time draw and sales of the scratch cards continue to prosper. I am sure you appreciate that the pounds for points fund also made a significant contribution towards the Supporters Club being able to pay the entire cost of sending the Centre of Excellence team to the prestigious Northern Ireland Milk Cup Competition. The tournament starts very shortly, so let’s wish the boys going the best of luck.

Our membership numbers also saw an increase last season and we intend to continue to develop this area.

With the support and encouragement already shown to us by the new Management team at STFC I am sure we will see that partnership bear fruit, as we all work in our own ways, towards a common goal of trying to develop a better future ahead for the Football Club.

Many of you enjoyed our end of season dinner where I was delighted to award the player of the year trophy to Miguel Comminges. Although once again the “curse” of our award means that the winner will be seeking pastures new for the forthcoming season.

Moving on to membership for the new season I appreciate some of you may already have re-joined already using the web page to download the application form.

But if not, I am enclosing two forms, both the same …. One may be used for your membership application, the other, should you wish to make a regular subscription to the half time draw. This allows you to participate if you cannot get to every match and want to retain the same draw number throughout the season.

Please feel free to pass any spare copies of the form to any one interested

Versions of this letter and forms are also being distributed for the very first time on our behalf by the Football Club ticket office, as they hand out season tickets.

As is normal we are sending just one renewal letter to each address where there are members recorded. Please share this note with everyone as you may include as many members of the family/household on the same application form which is enclosed. This would certainly help us and also saves costs.

I’m delighted to say once again Membership fees remain unchanged and full details are described on the form.

Membership brings a package of benefits allowing members to make more savings than the actual cost of your small subscription. I anticipate the benefits will be broadly in line with those of last season, although we are hoping that one or two further enhancements will be in place before the season starts. Any changes will be confirmed on our web site.

Our Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday 18th September at 7.30 p.m. in the Supporters Club “Legends” lounge. Please accept this letter as your official invitation to attend. We will publish reminders in our programme notes and through other media, leading up to the date. Any proposed rule change or nominations, must be with our secretary 14 days prior to the date of the meeting.

All of our achievements wouldn’t be possible without your support and endorsement, so may I thank you for that and I look forward to once again welcome you as a member of the Supporters Club.

If you would like to help the committee further I would be delighted to hear from you. Please telephone me on 01865 820499.

Roger Bunce
(Chairman)

Committee Members: Ann Alder, Nigel Bennett, Sally Anne Carter, Mike Dew, Teresa Cawte, Iris Higgs, Mavis Knight, Ian Ratcliffe.

Visit our web site at www.swindontownsupportersclub.com