| Minutes of 2024 Annual General Meeting |
| The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the North Devon Spurs Supporters Club was held at the Fox, Fremington, Nr Barnstaple EX31 2NT on Thursday 13 June at 8 pm. Around 14 members were in attendance. Apologies Nick Beaumont, Rob Doidge, Will Letherby and Richard Maynard Review of the 2023/24 season (inc charity events) Giles reported a successful year with club members attending practically every game – both home and away. THe 2 charity events with Steve Perryman (and Ossie Ardiles in Barnstaple) were very successful in that over £6000 was raised across the two events, with donations made to Devon Air Ambulance and Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust. There was comment from the floor regarding an element of disappointment of lack of support for these events from club members though. Rob Field expressed on behalf of everyone thanks to the drivers throughout the season. Financial Report The club started the year with £2336.10 in the bank and ended with £3226.10, so a surplus of £890 arose. This was due in the main to the members subscriptions, with travel pretty well self funding – losses on some matches and profits on others. This gave rise to much discussion regarding the prices for 2024/25. It was decided to reduce membership fees from £15 (which it has been for some time) to just £10, this being the price for an individual or a family membership covering an adult and all childrten under 16 as at 1 August 2024. Match travel was also reduced from £40 to £35, with drivers continuing to pay £20. Juniors (under 16) will travel free. Non-members will continue to pay £50 – (however it is cheaper for them to join up for £10 and pay £35 for travel!!) This will be reviewed mid season. In some instances club funds are likely to be used to subsidise travel. This example below was not shown at the agm but is inserted here for awareness. You can do your own maths with differing numbers – and buses are not always full!  It is hoped that there will be sufficient numbers for some games to investigate coaches, which will give the usual drivers a break. These would likely need to be heavily subsidised to keep costs down. Consideration of Charity donations 2024 In 2023, various donations were made to local sports clubs etc. However, it was decided that the funds would be retained for the benefit of club members. However, one donation was agreed – £100 to Penhaligon’s Friends, a Charity that supports bereaved families. Planning for the 2024/25 season – Europe beckons! As last year, tickets will be issued for blocks of matches – and you can pick and choose which games you would like to attend. All emails should be sent to [email protected]. Election of officers and committee members Giles, Kevin and Gary were re-elected to their positions and Paul King and Guy Cable remain as additional committee members. Any other business VERY IMPORTANT – when paying funds to the club direct – be it for match transport, membership etc. be aware that the HSBC account is about to be closed down. Please remove it from your list of payees on your internet banking. Payments should be made to Virgin Bank Account – North Devon Spurs Supporters Club – sort code 82-12-08 account number 20153788. You can also make payment by card using this link https://bit.ly/NDSM2425 Or by using this QR code. (Note card payments will be sent to a different NDSSC bank account)  When making payment please ensure you enter BOTH your name and what you are paying for e.g., subscription, which match transport etc. |