Summary of Crewe Alexandra Supporters’ Initiative Committee Meeting held on Monday 8^th February 2010 at The Borough Arms, Earle Street, Crewe.

 The meeting commenced at 19.50 with 9 committee members present during the course of the meeting.

The usual business of proposing and seconding the minutes of the previous committee meeting was duly noted and an Update on the Action Points from the previous meeting was then discussed. The main items from this were -

• The committee recognises that the website needs to be updated more frequently than at present – usual problem though is having enough volunteers to be able to devote time to updating and having sufficient content to have meaningful updates
• The ASi Annual General Meeting – the financial accounts for the year ending 31^st July 2009 have been audited and finalised – the next committee meeting will therefore be the AGM. Dave Coleman reminded the committee of his intention to stand down as ASi Secretary at this meeting – nominations are sought for somebody to assume this role
• 2010 Football Funday – arrangements are in place with Wrenbury Sports & Social Club to hold our annual football tournament on Sunday 6^th June 2010
• Lower Bar Prices at CAFC – it has been noted that following the success of the promotion of lower bar prices before the Port Vale home game this offer has been extended to the end of the current football season. However it is noted that the offer does not extend to half-time or after the match. The Football Club advised the ASi in the latest liaison meeting that bar price promotions are dependent upon support from the brewery suppliers
• Meetings with CAFC – 4 ASi committee members held a meeting with representatives of the board of directors in January 2010 and a summary of the meeting published on the ASi website
• 2009/10 End of Season Event – this was discussed as a separate agenda item – see later

The ASi has received a letter from Edward Timpson, MP Crewe & Nantwich apologising for his unavailability at the Children’s Christmas Party. This led to a discussion on the forthcoming general election and whether the ASi should canvass Crewe & Nantwich Candidates on their party’s views regarding football and their own views regarding CAFC. The consensus was that each candidate should be issued with the same pre-determined questions and their replies (or otherwise) published on the website. Any questions to be submitted to Dave Tomlinson, ASi Chairman.

Finance Report for the period ending 31 January 2010 shows that the ASi has a current surplus of funds of approx £1,900, their followed a discussion on what we could do to benefit supporters of CAFC – any suggestions to be submitted to the ASi.

2009/10 End of Season Event- the date and venue has been confirmed as 24^th April 2010 in the Lounge under the main stand. This year’s music act is a Take That Tribute Band and again there will be a disco and 2-course meal. There will also be a game of ‘stand-up bingo’ on the night – and the ASi wish to express their thanks to CAFC for donating a season ticket for 2010/11 as the 1^st prize. Ticket prices will be £25/person and capacity will be 250 people. The organising committee are currently in discussions with CAFC re attendance of players and management and also re the possibility of a drinks promotion on the night.

Under ‘Any Other Business’ we again discussed the need to bring on new members to the committee – anybody interested?

Also a reminder to supporters of the planned CAFC Supporters’ Forum, the more who attend and raise critical questions re the club’s performances – both playing wise and finance wise - the better.

Meeting closed at 21.55