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Programme Notes #1

5/9/2022

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Bath City FC is your club. Join the Supporters Society, and you can help shape its future.

The Supporters Society is open to all and we always welcome new members. You can join the Society for just £5 a year - just scan the QR code on this page.
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Why join? The main reason is to have a real say and vote in the key issues affecting the club. The Society also welcomes fresh ideas from City fans from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Because the Society owns 54% of the club, we choose six of its nine directors (including the Chair). If you join the Society, you'll be able to vote for the Club's directors or even stand for election yourself. You can also help out on the Society Committee, representing the voice of members day-to-day.

The Society holds two meetings each year for members, as well as sending regular updates by email. You can suggest new policies for the Club that other members will debate and vote on. Recently members have voted on a 3G pitch, changes to the Club badge, and Bath City's strategy for the next three years.

We believe that all Bath City supporters can help the Club through their ideas and skills. We have around 350 members at the moment, but we'd like to have many more. The more members we have, the stronger our club will be.

To learn more, please visit www.bathcitysociety.org or get in touch at bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.

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Supporters' Society AGM Official Announcement

4/5/2022

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As previously notified, the 2022 AGM of Bath City Supporters Society is to take place at 7:00pm on Thursday 16th June at Twerton Park (TR Hayes Lounge).

You are warmly invited to attend the AGM and we're really looking forward to a good face to face discussion after all the Zoom sessions!. However if you aren't able to come to Twerton Park we will have a Zoom facility available - please check the email announcement for details. Here is the agenda and news of how to vote online:


The AGM agenda is as follows:

1. Welcome/introduction - Christopher Flanagan

2. Chair's report and discussion - Christopher Flanagan

3. Club update including redevelopment and discussion - Nick Blofeld

4. Results of the supporters survey - Oliver Holtaway

5. Society Treasurer's report including Society accounts 2021 - Al Lord

6. Motion to re-appoint Blomfields (now trading at Charlton Baker) as Supporters Society auditors - Al Lord

7. Club Board and Society Committee election results - Paul Brotherton/ Sally Harris.

8. Debate on motions received:

Motion 1: "The Society should ensure that, where possible, Bath City FC has no direct association with or contract with any external gambling companies and does not promote gambling companies in any of the Club’s official output. The Club should oppose or vote against similar relationships at League level, where possible". 

Proposed: Dan Messom 
Seconded: Michael Clayton


Motion 2: "The Society should, by 1st Oct 2022, publish a Succession Planning strategy incorporating policies and principles for the club’s key roles to ensure continuity and consistency in the event of planned or unplanned leavers. This should be completed with the co-operation of and contributions from the club board to include but not be restricted to:
  • Identification of key roles (inc. definition of competencies required)
  • Definition of process – including ownership and responsibilities
  • Guiding Principles
  • Provision for planned and unplanned departures
  • Preparation steps

Proposed: Michael Clayton
Seconded: Mike Nelson


9. Any other business

10. Close of meeting

The voting process is as follows:

Voting on Club Board and Society Committee elections will take place before the AGM. We have had two nominations for the two available places on the Bath City FC Club Board (one for Community Director and one for Marketing Director) and four nominations for the six available places on the Supporters Society Committee. Therefore in line with our Election Policy each candidate will be subject to a simple Yes/No vote.

All candidate statements can be found here.

Members will have been sent an email via 'Election Runner'. This will enable you to vote online securely, privately and quickly. Please check your junk/spam folder in case the voting invite is there. Voting will close at midnight on 12th June 2022. Those members without an email address are being sent a postal voting form. 

Voting on motions will take place after the AGM and you'll be sent details by email in due course. There will be an opportunity at the AGM to debate the motions and to propose amendments. If any amendments are agreed at the AGM they will be incorporated into the motion prior to voting.


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Club Board Elections: Community Director and Marketing Director

19/4/2022

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Two of the six Society-elected Club Board positions will be up for election at this AGM, namely the Community Director and Marketing Director.

Role descriptions for the two positions can be found by clicking the following links:


  • Community Director Role Description
  • Marketing Director Role Description

To run for election to the Club Board:
  • You must be a member of the Supporters Society at the time of nomination and have a proposer and seconder who must be Supporters Society members as at 21st April 2022.
  • We strongly recommend that you contact us before submitting a nomination to find out more and for us to arrange for you to talk to one or more current Club Board members. You can do this by emailing bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.
  • ​If you decide to stand, please fill in this online nomination form for Community Director or this online nomination form for Marketing Director. Again the deadline is by midnight on 28th May 2022. 
  • We are actively encouraging applications from candidates who will add to the Club Board's diversity and bring new perspectives to its work. We also welcome feedback and ideas on how to invite and attract more people from groups who are currently underrepresented within the Club and wider society.
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Save the date: 7pm, Thursday 16 June for the 2022 Society AGM

14/4/2022

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The Society’s AGM will take place at 7pm on Thursday 16 June. We really hope that we will be able to meet face-to-face at Twerton Park this time, and will confirm in due course closer to the time depending on the situation.​

This also means that six spots will be up for election on the Society Committee. We warmly encourage members to have a think about standing when the nominations open up on 21 April. 

It’s a pivotal time for the Club’s future, so we are in need of people with the skills, initiative and commitment to offer constructive feedback on the Club’s plans and performance, while also making sure that members are properly represented. We also strongly encourage nominations that will increase the Committee’s diversity and bring new perspectives to our work.

If you’d like to learn more about the role before deciding whether to put yourself forward, please contact our Election Officer Paul Brotherton at bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com. You can also learn more about the current Society Committee members here. And if you know someone who would be great for the role but isn’t a member, please make sure they join by 21 April so that they will be eligible to stand.

There will also be a chance to stand for election to the Club Board and to submit motions for debate - details will follow soon.
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2021/22 Society IGM: 7pm, Thursday 20 January

6/1/2022

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The 2021/22 IGM of Bath City Supporters Society will take place at 7:30pm on Thursday 20 January via Zoom video and phone conference. Given the current COVID situation, we have unfortunately decided not to meet in person at Twerton Park. Please check your inbox for an email containing dial-in details.

This year’s IGM is primarily a chance to hear updates from the Society and Club, ask questions, and share opinions, as no elections are being held and no motions for debate have been received.


Ahead of the IGM, we have published the new
Club Strategy, which will be discussed at the meeting. The Club Strategy was created following a members’ motion passed at the last AGM, and has been a joint effort of the Club Board and the Society Committee. Please read the Club Strategy ahead of the meeting if you can, as we are eager to hear your feedback on both the contents and presentation.

We have also published the 2020/21 Bath City FC Ltd Accounts, Breakdown and Commentary, in order to promote transparency and help members understand the Club's trading performance. This is also the result of a members' motion passed at AGM in 2020.


Please also feel free to submit any questions in advance to bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com, and we will ensure that they are addressed.

​AGENDA
  1. General Club Update
  2. Redevelopment Update
  3. Club Strategy
  4. Foundation / Community Update
  5. Bath City FC 2020/21 accounts, breakdown and summary
  6. Society Update inc. Membership Strategy
  7. AOB
We look forward to welcoming you to the IGM.

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Supporters Society IGM to take place on Thursday 10 January 2022

29/11/2021

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The Supporters Society Interim General Meeting (IGM) will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 10 January 2022. All members are invited to attend and participate.

A room has been booked at Twerton Park, but a decision will be made closer to the time as to whether the meeting will be in-person, virtual or hybrid. We will inform members in due course.

Members may put forward motions for non-binding Members' Votes at the IGM. Please submit motions, including details of the proposer and seconder, to bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.
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Supporters Society AGM to take place virtually on 24 June 2021

7/5/2021

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2021_agm_candidate_statements.pdfPlease join us via Zoom on 24 June at 7pm for the virtual Supporters Society Annual General Meeting (joining details will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the meeting & phone dial-in will be possible).

While the past season has been a damp squib to say the least, it is more important than ever that you, the Club’s owners, are up-to-date with what’s happening at Bath City FC. We’ve achieved fantastic progress since becoming community-owned in 2017, and that spirit has helped to see us through these difficult times. But many challenges lie ahead, including our efforts to redevelop Twerton Park and pay off our historic debts.

This will be our opportunity to:
  • Come together as a community to reflect on the past year and look to the future
  • Hear updates from and ask questions of the Society Committee & Club Board
  • Propose, debate and vote on motions
  • Stand for the Society Committee or Club Board yourself

We encourage you to have your say, attend the meeting, and play your part in the running of our Club.

Members will also shortly receive a formal AGM announcement with details for online voting on candidates for the Club Board and Society Committee, as well as motions proposed by members.


Candidate statements for the Club Board and Society Committee elections can be found here.

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2020 IGM - Thurs 10 December / Vote for Supporter Liaison Officer

13/10/2020

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Supporters Society IGM to take place virtually on 10 December


The Supporters Society 2020 Interim General Meeting (IGM) will take place at 7pm on Thursday 10 December via videoconference. A meeting invitation has been sent to all members, please contact us at bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com if you have not received it (check your spam folders too). Members will also be able to dial in by phone. Details have been sent to all paid-up members two weeks ahead of the AGM.

We look forward to welcoming you to the IGM and encourage all members to take part. 

This will be your chance to hear further updates; ask questions of the Society Committee and Club Board; propose, debate and vote on motions. Have your say and play your part in the running of your football club.

We also invite all Society members and Supporters Club members to vote for the position of Supporters Liaison Officer (SLO). This is a Club Board position, and the elected SLO will serve until the 2023 AGM. Members will receive an email with voting instructions.

There are two candidates for SLO: please view the candidate statements by clicking here.


Many thanks, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 2020 IGM in December.
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September 29th, 2020

29/9/2020

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Further to the AGM on the 3rd of September I wanted to update you on the set up of the Committee for the coming year.

I, Emma Sparks, have stepped up to take on the Acting Interim Chair taking more of an administrative and co-ordinator role for the season.

I will be supported by Paul Brotherton and Peter McCormack who have both taken on the roles of Vice Chair, helping to support me and keep me on track. Their strengths in strategy and redevelopment being key at this time.

Mike Laughton has been co-opted as Treasurer, mainly in a bookkeeping capacity and reporting to us on a frequent basis. 

Mark Taylor has taken on the Membership Secretary role.

Marc Thomas and Jon Blain remain in their position as Membership Liaison Officers as they continue with all the good intentions that they had in hand prior to Covid-19 earlier this year.

Sally Harris brings to the Committee her knowledge of the Community in Twerton as we look to some of the Community initiatives.

Stuart Page brings to the Committee this season his knowledge and understanding of financial applications and support of other sporting initiatives.

Ken Loach brings with him his extensive historical knowledge and passion for the club and interest in the current ongoing redevelopment and the impact it will have in the longevity of the Club.

Shane Morgan continues to be not only our Board representative but also brings to the committee his extensive knowledge of the workings of the Club and the current Covid-19 restrictions in place.

The role of the SLO will be going out for elections again as Tom Mears, appointed at the AGM, has since stepped down from the role. Martin Powell will be your point of contact in the interim few weeks while we set up the nomination process and encourage ALL of you to consider yourself for the role. 

We will all be working hard to act on behalf of you the members and to keep you all updated in particular as best we can with regards to the redevelopment.

Please do not hesitate to contact any one of us via the email address bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com at any time with any concern or other comments, we are always here.

With kind regards
Emma Sparks
Acting Interim Chair
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Society (Virtual) AGM 2020 - 3rd Sept 7pm

9/7/2020

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The Supporters Society 2020 AGM will take place at 7pm on 3 September via videoconference. Members will also be able to dial in by phone. Details will be sent to all paid-up members two weeks ahead of the AGM.

We look forward to welcoming you to the AGM and encourage all members to take part. While the Club has achieved fantastic progress since becoming community-owned in 2017, there is no doubt that challenges lie ahead, given the impact of COVID on the 20/21 season and the uncertain future of our vital redevelopment plans. It’s more important than ever that you, the Club’s owners, are up-to-date and engaged with what’s happening at the Club.

This will be your chance to hear updates; ask questions of the Society Committee and Club Board, and debate and vote on motions, Have your say and play your part in the running of your football club. 

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR SUPPORTER LIAISON OFFICER, CLUB BOARD DIRECTOR AND SOCIETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS CAN BE FOUND HERE.


*** THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS AND MOTION PROPOSALS HAS NOW PASSED ***
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