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MOUNT FC – IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING

As discussed before games on Sat 27^th Feb, it is very important we have at least one successful fundraising event between now and the end of the season. In round numbers, we probably need to raise £1000 so realistically, two or more events would be better. Usually by this stage of a season, we have done one or two fundraising events at least and so far this season, we have done nothing.

Suggestions for fundraisers included a 5-a-side competition, a sponsored run, a Donkey Derby evening or a Play Your Cards Right evening.

The HDAFL season is due to finish on Sat 8^th May. Sat 15^th May is the FA Cup Final and Sat 22^nd May is the Champions league Final. It was discussed that by holding a ‘Fundraising Day’ on either of these two days, we could combine two events (eg. 5-a-side in the afternoon, Play Your Cards Right in the evening) and we could also have other fundraising things going on (eg. sweepstake on scorer, time of first goal etc in the football, a raffle, and so on).

It was suggested that by having a maximum of 2 or 3 MFC players per 5-a-side team, we would be bound to involve non-MFC people in the day – competition entry could be set at £5 per person (5-6 people per team). Non-MFC people could also then be involved in the ‘evening event’.

WE CANNOT MAKE ANY OF THIS A SUCCESS WITHOUT PLAYER SUPPORT. WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND COMMITMENT TO THIS FUNDRAISING TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THE LEVEL OF FOOTBALL THAT IS CURRENTLY ON OFFER.

We need players to give their feedback on these ideas, these dates and any other fundraising related matters to their managers in the first instance (as soon as possible) and then to attend the pub early on Saturday 13^th March – if EVERYONE could make the effort to be in the pub for 12.15 on 13.03.10, we can try and finalise our ‘plan’. The meeting will start with managers feeding back (briefly) on the input they receive before the day and there will then be time for general debate. WE ALSO NEED PEOPLE TO BE PREPARED TO TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF WHATEVER WE DO – PLEASE DON’T JUST ASSUME SOMEONE ELSE WILL MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN, IT IS UP TO EVERY ONE OF US. The meeting needs to be finished by 12.45hrs so that we can be ready to go to games.

WE REALLY NEED YOU TO GET BEHIND THIS FUNDRAISING EFFORT – IF IT’S A SUCCESS, IT WILL MEAN WE CAN CONTINUE TO OPERATE AS WE DO NOW.

Do you think you're a budding Football Manager?
Right, you'll need access to an internet, log on to www.fantasy.premierleague.com which is the website that the fantasy league will be run from , its a free site and the rules are explained on there. As everyone thinks they know most about football we'll find out who is the best manager. We are going to charge £5 to enter and give cash prizes to the top four managers, but prizes are very much dependent on how many people enter.

Once you pick your team you need to enter this league code to enter the Mount FC Fantasy League.
The code is 558085-123805
Once entered you will need to pay your £5 at training, you will have up until the 26th August to pay but after that date you will be omitted from the league!

The Premier League starts Saturday 15th so get your teams entered as soon as possible!

Saturday 6th June 2009 - End of Season Party
Thanks to all who attended the above event, you were all instrumental in making it a fantastic event.
Huge thanks to Ian Broadbent and Graham Teasdale in organising it...no pressure on topping it next season boys!

Player of the Season Award
Congratulation to go to the following players who won awards at the 2009 End of Season Party:

          First Team
           Players Player of the Season: Graham Teasdale
           Man of the Match Award: Michael Firth

           Second Team:
           Players Player of the Season: Daniel Traverse
           Man of the Match Award: Daniel Traverse

          Third Team:
           Players Player of the Season: Phil Johnson
           Man of the Match Award: Carl Findley

           Toilet Award:
           Nick Greenwood (For services to Raffle Tickets!)

          Clubman of the Year:
           Pete Fuller (For all round commitment and Fund Raising)

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting May 2009
Finances
Currently Finances are in an 'ok' position although require a "top up" for all the expenditure required for the start of the season, a pre-season fund raiser needs to be set in motion.
Signing on Fees for the coming year will remain the same (£15 or £10 for concessions)
Weekly subs will be brought up to £5 to reflect the increase in costs that we are seeing from Referee's.
Substitution policy will be £3 for people starting a match from the beginning and £2 for people coming on from the bench - regardless of the length of time played.

Fund Raising
As part of the conversation around finances, increasing fund raising was one of the main drivers for keeping sign on fees at £15. During the last couple of seasons the fund raising has dwindled to a point where the minority have been funding the majority. 22 players at the AGM all agreed that more effort was required with fundraising, on that basis fund raising needs to increase threefold in terms of money raised, support and attendance. A number of people voiced that some of the fund raising events did not incorporate everyone and that the event itself needed changing to be more inclusive. A list of idea's for events were given: poker tournament, sponsored 5/10 mile bike/run/walk, treasure hunt, 5-a-side competition, 5p (coin) collection, pool competition, world record attempt!, Donkey Derby, Play your cards right, dream team either (based on premier league or mount fc), cross bar challenge, old mobile phone collection.
A meeting will be held (date to be confirmed) where an event will be chosen with the emphasis on the players to get involved and make the event successful as part and parcel of building team spirit and bonding. If you have more ideas or are willing to take a more proactive hand in assisting in delivering these much needed events please contact one of the managers or alternatively email mountfc@hotmail.co.uk or contact the club mobile 07960 169151.

Management Structure 2009 - 2010
Following much debate it was decided that we would definitely run with 2 teams in the coming season and if possible we would run with 3 teams. The decision to run a 3rd team will be taken on Wednesday 5th August 2009 at a meeting that will follow a training session, the only reason that we would run a third team is if we have 42 committed players signed on and paid in full.
The management structure for the coming season will be:
Secretary: John Mullany
First Team Manager: Ian Broadbent
First Team Executive Assistant: Jonny Brownridge
Second Team Manager: Martin Firth
Second Team Executive Assistant: Mark Mullany
Third Team Management team will be confirmed as and when it has been proved we have the players to run it, we did have a number of people put themselves forward for management positions for the 3rd team which was pleasing to hear. Please note for those players who sign on and pay before the deadline above and then find out a 3rd team will not be run will be entitled a full refund following a conversation with themselves and the First and Second Team Managers and their potential of being involved in the coming season.

Club Policies
It was felt that the managers had a good grasp of issues that had transpired in previous seasons and that policies would be put on hold unless required, although the policy on substitutes may be revisited on the 5th August at the same time a decision on running a 3rd team is reached.

Current Equipment:
Due to John Mullany sending his apologies for the meeting, a stock take will be taken of kits (socks/shorts/jerseys), footballs, pegs, flags, first aid, etc and a list drawn up of equipment needed in order for it to be purchased.
For those who are wanting a red Mount FC jacket please contact Andy Briggs alternatively email mountfc@hotmail.co.uk or contact the club mobile 07960 169151.