Meeting in the little flower hall

**Riddickcule** · 26/11/2009, 7:54 PM

Originally Posted by Roo69

No, our function will be to fundraise to upgrade the Carlisle Grounds and possibly help out with funding for players. We will not have any other function.

The supporters club have a massive and important part to play in bringing the club forward, hence why a meeting was called last week. As mentioned, one of the things we spoke about is trying to bridge the gap between the youths and older members of the S.C, i really think another meeting is needed with as many people as possible from both age groups turning up, its the only way forward. I agree with you about the bus towards the end of last season but i also see the supporters club as it was costing them money to run them. As i sad its the only way forward for everyone to sit down and chat and work things through for the betterment of the club.

Why would we pay to upgrade the Carlisle when the new development is going through?

I also don't think we should meddle with team affairs ie. paying for players.I think the ST should just be for the off-field fiascos...

**Roo69** · 26/11/2009, 9:02 PM

Originally Posted by Riddickcule

Why would we pay to upgrade the Carlisle when the new development is going through?

I also don't think we should meddle with team affairs ie. paying for players.I think the ST should just be for the off-field fiascos...

If you don't like what we are trying to do for the club then don't join. I'm sure there will be plenty of supporters who love the idea and plenty who wont.

**peadar1987** · 27/11/2009, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by Roo69

If you don't like what we are trying to do for the club then don't join. I'm sure there will be plenty of supporters who love the idea and plenty who wont.

I don't have the cashflow to become a full member, but will ye be collecting at games or anything? I'd like to do my bit!

Also, do you have any plans to help with club promotion schemes, or is it just to upgrade the ground?

Does anyone have any fresh news on the new development at the Carlise by the way. The last I heard, it was still just a proposal.

**Roo69** · 27/11/2009, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by peadar1987

I don't have the cashflow to become a full member, but will ye be collecting at games or anything? I'd like to do my bit!

Also, do you have any plans to help with club promotion schemes, or is it just to upgrade the ground?

Does anyone have any fresh news on the new development at the Carlise by the way. The last I heard, it was still just a proposal.

We will be running different fundraising nights during the year, stuff like table quizes, poker nights, race nights etc so anyone who can't join can join in that way. Fundraising is the main function of the Trust but as we hopefully grow we will be able to take on club promotion etc. i suppose that will only happen if we get enough numbers.

I know there was a proposal released a while ago but as far as i know that's all it is at present, and could be years away, well even if it does happen i still think it will be a good few years away due to planning etc, that takes a long long time to clear, hence why we think we feel we need to help with making the Carlisle as comfortable as possible while we wait and to try help with fundraising for purchasing players (this will hopefully happen the same way it did when the Supporters Club raised funds, A player will become available and if the fundds are not in the club they will ask us to buy the player, which is what has happened in the LOI for years. We would never just go out and buy a player and say here you go, play him)

**peadar1987** · 27/11/2009, 2:51 PM

Thanks Roo!

Any idea what you're going to focus on with regard to ground improvements?

Coverering even a small proportion of the away stand would probably be much appreciated by many!

**Roo69** · 27/11/2009, 3:37 PM

Originally Posted by peadar1987

Thanks Roo!

Any idea what you're going to focus on with regard to ground improvements?

Coverering even a small proportion of the away stand would probably be much appreciated by many!

The committiee will come up with a number of ideas at the start of each season then it will be up to the members to vote on which idea they like best. What ever gets the most votes is were the funds will be spent. It gives the members a real say in the club and what they want to see the money spent on and how they feel we can help the club out most.

Ideas so far would be items such as a new PA system, disabled toilets and seating area, players fund for signing players, proper facilities/changing rooms for the kids doing the half time penalty shoot out/half time match, new male and female toilets etc