This meeting gave the representative of the ladies section an opportunity to hear the viewpoint from all the various parties that are active at Clandeboye Park and also to give their own input on how they view and value their current association with the club.
Attending were Andy Craig (Manager) and Trish Webb (Committee Member), giving a short and concise overall view of their role at the club and how the ladies section would like to develop the relationship, ie: being more active within the club and hopefully presenting a more professional image of the ladies team - promoting the club and the sponsors with track suits etc.
The point was also raised as regards the traveling which, following their promotion in 2009 is expected to put additional strains financially on the resources on the ladies. The representatives expressing a desire to meet with Trevor and the Board to discuss this and additional proposals regarding the use of the excellent facilities, travelling etc., at Bangor FC.
The response from the meeting was that the ladies would be invited to the next Board Meeting to discuss these issues further, and also it was noted, later in the evening, that the Board had heard from all sections, including the ladies, and the onus was on the Board to react positively and accordingly to all the issues raised.
Following various consultations and discussions, the Stakeholders would be invited back in a month or two to discuss the conclusions, outcome and the actions which it was assumed would now be addressed by the board of directors.
Some clear indications: The use of Clandeboye Park doesn't seem to present any problems, apart fro aintenance, and this will be followed up with a discussion with our main liaison (2009) groundsman Brian Ritchie.
The function room was available (holds 180) and at no additional cost. All money taken at the bar was profit to the social club, all other money, ie tickets etc., went to the section running the event. The ladies section were also welcome to use the excellent acilities at the social club, after home matches.
Membership of the social club would also be offered at a reduced rate.
Next Step: The Ladies section will be invited to the next Board Meeting to discuss their proposals.
Ivan Mellon, of Sponsors Sammy Mellon & Sons, present at the meeting, again expressed an genuine interest in the club, offered to meet with the ladies committee, before the start of the season.
The meeting represented a good building block in terms of getting more inclusive recognition at Bangor F.C. While the ladies section have enjoyed a good relationship with Trevor Best, Chairman, this gave the club an opportunity to broaden this relationship, express our views, and hopefully initiate an appropriate supportive action from the football club.
Ivan Mellon, at the launch of the 2009 sponsorship package
Last Edited on 9-Feb-2010 1:30 PM
