Although things go a little quieter over the summer months, the Trust Board have still been holding their regular monthly board meetings. As promised here are a summary of the previous three meetings. Please understand that not everything discussed can be put into the public domain for reasons of confidentiality and/or commercial sensitivity.
March
Club President: Trevor Stroud advised that the view of the Club Board is that Ivor Beeks be asked to assume the role of Club President, following the death of Monty Seymour, but that it was important that the Trust Board had the opportunity to express its’ view on the appointment.
Following discussion it was agreed that Ivor Beeks be asked to accept the position of President.
Finance: Mark Burrell updated the Board of summer pitch and dressing room refurbishment costs.
The third charge on Adams Park had been removed following the repayment of Steve Hayes’ debt.
Share Scheme / 500 Club: The 500 club scheme reached its £75,000 target on Saturday 25th March and now exceeds its original target with £75,090 committed.
Following one application during March, the share scheme now has 331 investors with £742,000 having been committed. As and when further funds are used to provide working capital to the Club, the existing statement on the Trust website will be updated accordingly.
Club news: The Club would be responding to the EFL with its view of the Checkatrade trophy, following consultation with the Fans Council.
Initial discussions had been initiated on the development of a Wycombe Ladies Team and a closer relationship with WWFC.
PALS Update: John Derben updated the meeting with the great news that new volunteers continue to come forward.
Fans Council: The Club Charter was being reviewed and a draft Fans’ code of conduct was being developed. Progress would be reported
April
President Appointment: Trevor Stroud confirmed that Ivor Beeks had been appointed President of the Club.
Share Scheme / 500 Club: Nigel Kingston reported that the end of season event had gone well. Alan Cecil reported that the Share Scheme had received a further application and the scheme now has 332 investors.
PALS Update: JD updated the meeting that the volunteer system continued to work well and that OWWSA had donated £2,155 to the Club for various purposes
Fans’ Council: Trevor Stroud reported that the meeting earlier in the evening had discussed the EFL proposals for next season’s Checkatrade Trophy, and had provided valuable feedback to the Club which would help inform the Club board’s discussion on how to respond to the EFL proposals. Fans’ Council meetings would continue on a monthly basis.
May
Share Scheme / 500 Club: Alan Cecil reported that a further two applications had been received and the share scheme now has 334 investors
Club Update: David Cook updated the meeting that Aaron Pierre had not yet signed the contract that has been offered. Note: A revised contract has since been offered.
Dressing room updates have commenced and the pitch was due to be re-done towards the end of May, and a tidy up had been planned for the training ground.
PALS Update: JD updated the meeting that a volunteer day is planned for Sunday 9th July in conjunction with Michael Davies. This will also act as a recruitment day for the club (seeking stewards/ F&B staff etc).
WWSET/ Ladies: A manager/ coach is being sought for the WW Ladies team.
AOB: Alan Cecil reported that while the sale of matchday badges was lower this season than last season, it still generated £1,714 for the Trust, and it was agreed that the arrangements should continue for the 2017-18 season.
Easy Fundraising had also generated an additional £375 for the Trust in the past year.
The Trust Board will convene again later this month for their June meeting and a summary of discussions will be published in due course.
