AGM expenditure

[Paul USA]

BU rent a church hall at about 300.00 per time !!!!!!!!!! - Someone is getting well ripped off there.

The Church Hall I rent in Wraysbury (Would hold 80 people ) for the Residents Assoc costs 27.00 quid !!!!

 

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

BU rent a church hall at about 300.00 per time !!!!!!!!!! - Someone is getting well ripped off there.

The Church Hall I rent in Wraysbury (Would hold 80 people ) for the Residents Assoc costs 27.00 quid !!!!

There you go, venue for next meet sorted.

 

[JTofBFC]

There you go, venue for next meet sorted.

That should suit BU down to the ground. They have already tried the middle of the week EGM malarkey and still double figures turned out. Have it in Wraysbury, that should scare the nosey blighters off.

If not is the Wraysbury Village hall open at 4am in the morning.

 

[rebus]

BU rent a church hall at about 300.00 per time !!!!!!!!!! - Someone is getting well ripped off there.

The Church Hall I rent in Wraysbury (Would hold 80 people ) for the Residents Assoc costs 27.00 quid !!!!

Paul, Bees United is a supporter of its local community. I don't consider the charge to be excessive.

 

[Carri Bee Un]

When we've finished with the church hall thing can anyone let me know when they're going to sh*tcan abee?

 

[rambo]

Paul, Bees United is a supporter of its local community. I don't consider the charge to be excessive.

As a member of BU I do consider this excessive for a meeting

 

[Carri Bee Un]

ok still with the church hall thing then, fine lol

 

[Fishing Bee]

Paul, Bees United is a supporter of its local community. I don't consider the charge to be excessive.

Until someone can explian to me how paying £300 benefits the local community then I do consider the chargeb excessive........... Is the suggestion that the fee BU pays off sets local community charges for using the same venue.?............. Is there no area within GP that could be used and the £300 can either be paid directly to the club, or retained in the BU coffers for other matters, ie fund raising - just asking like!.

 

[Paul USA]

£300.00 for a Church Hall rental is not excessive - It is REALLY excessive !!!

Me thinks the Church Warden has read BU well - I can get away with this they say.

The reason that the cost is supporting the local community would be good if the cost was say £50 /£60 - But £300.00 !!!!!!

Rebus, I will happily organise the next venue for next BU venue should BU wish as I am 100% sure I can get a venue for far less than £300.00 and within the required catchment radius wherever that might be - spending £300.00 on renting a church hall is not using BU funds to their best ability.

 

[Carri Bee Un]

****me

 

[NorthamptonBee]

£300 on a church hall. This wouldn't have happened on my watch.

 

[Carri Bee Un]

should have just bought a ****ing church, previous ceos have made similar decisions.

 

[rambo]

The reason that the cost is supporting the local community would be good if the cost was say £50 /£60 - But £300.00 !!!!!!

Rebus, I will happily organise the next venue for next BU venue should BU wish as I am 100% sure I can get a venue for far less than £300.00 and within the required catchment radius wherever that might be - spending £300.00 on renting a church hall is not using BU funds to their best ability.

Maybe Rebus should support the local community with his own money and the money we donate to BU should be used to support BU and BFC

 

[Fishing Bee]

should have just bought a ****ing church, previous ceos have made similar decisions.

Just returned from St David's in Egham. Lovely service and offered up a prayer for our pitch. Had a quick chat with the Reverand who states he would be happy to condider an offer for the freehold.

 

[grepo]

I have family members with lapsed membership wishing to rejoin. How do I get forms?

 

[NorthamptonBee]

rebus out!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I have family members with lapsed membership wishing to rejoin. How do I get forms?

Just donate to your local curch and save the ink.

 

[Fishing Bee]

should have just bought a ****ing church, previous ceos have made similar decisions.

Are you sure about this CBU - I know Dick Ins made some astounding decisions in regard to replica kit orders, and programme volumes but I cannot recall him ever buying a church!.

 

[Aussie Bee]

well said

where is it?

loads want to give money!

whats the problem ffs?

 

[rebus]

As a member of BU I do consider this excessive for a meeting

Until someone can explian to me how paying £300 benefits the local community then I do consider the chargeb excessive........... Is the suggestion that the fee BU pays off sets local community charges for using the same venue.?............. Is there no area within GP that could be used and the £300 can either be paid directly to the club, or retained in the BU coffers for other matters, ie fund raising - just asking like!.

£300.00 for a Church Hall rental is not excessive - It is REALLY excessive !!!

Me thinks the Church Warden has read BU well - I can get away with this they say.

The reason that the cost is supporting the local community would be good if the cost was say £50 /£60 - But £300.00 !!!!!!

Rebus, I will happily organise the next venue for next BU venue should BU wish as I am 100% sure I can get a venue for far less than £300.00 and within the required catchment radius wherever that might be - spending £300.00 on renting a church hall is not using BU funds to their best ability.

****me

£300 on a church hall. This wouldn't have happened on my watch.

Maybe Rebus should support the local community with his own money and the money we donate to BU should be used to support BU and BFC

The charges also include provision of refreshments, hire of a PA system with roving mics and a hall big enough to provide seating for those that wish to attend.

This is not simply hiring a select square foot of space. The BU board members always limits expenditure where possible and certainly does not fritter funds away.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

The charges also include provision of refreshments, hire of a PA system with roving mics and a hall big enough to provide seating for those that wish to attend.

This is not simply hiring a select square foot of space. The BU board members always limits expenditure where possible and certainly does not fritter funds away.

Rebus, I will happily organise the next venue for next BU venue should BU wish as I am 100% sure I can get a venue for far less than £300.00 and within the required catchment radius wherever that might be - spending £300.00 on renting a church hall is not using BU funds to their best ability.

Sounds like Paul USA asked to be set a challenge rebus.

Perhaps BU should set the parameters and see if it can be met

 

[Fishing Bee]

The charges also include provision of refreshments, hire of a PA system with roving mics and a hall big enough to provide seating for those that wish to attend.

This is not simply hiring a select square foot of space. The BU board members always limits expenditure where possible and certainly does not fritter funds away.

rebus - Fair response, although I believe GP can provide facilities such as "refreshments" provided you do not want onions, and I know roving microphones were available at one time. Obviously £300 for 100+ people complete with seating, microphones, and from what you post, free refreshements ( maybe an opportunity lost there as £1.50 for a coffee and bun promotion may have worked ) could be a reasonable deal, with the balance benefiting the local community. Critical point of course would be the numbers and whether GP can accomodate - can you confirm how many attended the last BU meeting?.

 

[Paul USA]

I have no problem with meeting any challenge Mr West Ealing Bee !!

But I note from Rebus last post that the 300.00 is not just for hiring a church hall. It also details what other charges are in the 300.00 - The last post is therfore transparent and details to BU members exactly what the 300.00 covers - That is exactly how it should be.

If Rebus/BU wishes to advise how many souls to cater for, type of refreshments to be provided, date required I will get on to it and get it sorted.

I might add however that any AGM/EGM venue arranged by me would be used as a mini fundraiser for BU - Therfore it may not meet the criteria.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Roving mics?
Karaoke or what, make the lazy buggers move.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

rebus - Fair response, although I believe GP can provide facilities such as "refreshments" provided you do not want onions, and I know roving microphones were available at one time. Obviously £300 for 100+ people complete with seating, microphones, and from what you post, free refreshements ( maybe an opportunity lost there as £1.50 for a coffee and bun promotion may have worked ) could be a reasonable deal, with the balance benefiting the local community. Critical point of course would be the numbers and whether GP can accomodate - can you confirm how many attended the last BU meeting?.

BU used to use Stripes but had to hold the meetings earlier IIRC.
Perhaps someone can advise as to why it no longer happens.

 

[taxi driver]

I have no problem with meeting any challenge Mr West Ealing Bee !!

But I note from Rebus last post that the 300.00 is not just for hiring a church hall. It also details what other charges are in the 300.00 - The last post is therfore transparent and details to BU members exactly what the 300.00 covers - That is exactly how it should be.

If Rebus/BU wishes to advise how many souls to cater for, type of refreshments to be provided, date required I will get on to it and get it sorted.

I might add however that any AGM/EGM venue arranged by me would be used as a mini fundraiser for BU - Therfore it may not meet the criteria.

Any chance you could get me a pair of Marks and Spencer trousers for £4 please?

 

[rebus]

Critical point of course would be the numbers and whether GP can accomodate

AGMs have been normally on a home matchday in November so there are logistical and revenue issues in taking The Hive from the club before a game, this is why they have been held in the nearby church.

A possible alternative is to hold it in The Hive in midweek alongside either a "meet the manager" session or other attraction to entice members to attend as AGMs are very "dry" by their nature. The BFC one in January was sparsely attended.

If Rebus/BU wishes to advise how many souls to cater for, type of refreshments to be provided, date required I will get on to it and get it sorted.

Excellent, I'll be in touch and will report back on here your cheaper alternatives.

 

[Fishing Bee]

BU used to use Stripes but had to hold the meetings earlier IIRC.
Perhaps someone can advise as to why it no longer happens.

That's my hope too Mr WEB and there may of course be a very good reason why this is no longer possible. However, I just can't help thinking that once you get a decent quantity of BFC/BU supporters together in one place it's an opportunity to relieve some of the most generous supporters any club could have of another couple of pounds apiece.

 

[Paul USA]

Taxi Driver - Waist and Inide Leg measurement required first - Will then sort it out for you - Any particular color / style ?

 

[Paul USA]

Looking forward to hearing from you rebus (Apoligises for uing a capital R on previous posts)

 

[NorthamptonBee]

The Princess Royal?

 

[Fishing Bee]

Taxi Driver - Waist and Inide Leg measurement required first - Will then sort it out for you - Any particular color / style ?

Dont listen to him Trigger or provide the measurements requested - he will just sub the job out the next time Baroness Dave visits Edmonton and pocket the £4.00. for himself.

 

[taxi driver]

The Princess Royal?

I would

 

[rebus]

The Princess Royal?

Unsuitable for the AGM unfortunately in terms of space and it would also impact on their revenue on matchdays. It was held in the adjacent hall before it was converted to the club shop.

Perhaps someone can advise as to why it no longer happens.

Having the meeting early in the morning had an impact on attendees so this is why it was moved.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

I have no problem with meeting any challenge Mr West Ealing Bee !!

Any attempt to get things done is only to be applauded, and by all BU members I'm sure.

Good luck.

 

[Fishing Bee]

The Princess Royal?

As local to the ground as you can get - tea / coffee and beer on tap - filled rolls available if required - possibly sufficient space on a mid week evening fixture dependant upon the number rebus confirms as the norm - a negotiated "attendance fee" with ROB as I believe PR is associated with the club - Nah nice thought NB but can't see this being an option.

 

[JTofBFC]

AGMs have been normally on a home matchday in November so there are logistical and revenue issues in taking The Hive from the club before a game, this is why they have been held in the nearby church.

A possible alternative is to hold it in The Hive in midweek alongside either a "meet the manager" session or other attraction to entice members to attend as AGMs are very "dry" by their nature. The BFC one in January was sparsely attended.

As far as I can tell from the BU site, the last two members meetings (including the AGM) were held at St Pauls Church (presumably incurring costs of c £600?) on Thursday 26th November and Monday 17th August.

I presume there were no "logistical or revenue" issues on either of these days in using The Hive?

In my opinion as a mere member of BU, the organisation should be using the facilities already at its own disposal as holding company of the football club. If contrary to the last two meetings, Match days are preferred that possibly means having it at Noon or 12.30 in The Hive. I'm sure it could be organised to be open to the masses by 1.30 or so !

 

[RodBee]

A local church has recently put up it's charges for an evening from £7.50 to £10.00!

Blimey! £290 for sarnies and soft drinks? Presumably there are onions hence the large catering cost!

 

[Fishing Bee]

Unsuitable for the AGM unfortunately in terms of space and it would also impact on their revenue on matchdays. It was held in the adjacent hall before it was converted to the club shop.

Hi rebus - as the club shop area was used prior to it's conversion, based on this would an estimated attendance of, say, 30 BU members be in the right ball park?.

 

[rebus]

Hi rebus - as the club shop area was used prior to it's conversion, based on this would an estimated attendance of, say, 30 BU members be in the right ball park?.

I think you're looking at provision for around 60-80.

A local church has recently put up it's charges for an evening from £7.50 to £10.00!

Blimey! £290 for sarnies and soft drinks? Presumably there are onions hence the large catering cost!

Rod, I will again refer you to the other logistics involved.

Match days are preferred that possibly means having it at Noon or 12.30 in The Hive. I'm sure it could be organised to be open to the masses by 1.30 or so !

It's not guaranteed that we can wrap up the AGM within the timescales you mention. The open Q & A session after the AGM also can last for 30 minutes or more.

I agree BU should try and utilise the club's facilities where it can but sometimes this is not possible.

 

[JTofBFC]

I agree BU should try and utilise the club's facilities where it can but sometimes this is not possible.

It should have been possible for the 17th August and 26th November meetings however !!!

 

[Markybee]

Any chance you could get me a pair of Marks and Spencer trousers for £4 please?

I understand Baroness Fishing Bee can, from any good north London department store

 

[WisBee]

Looking forward to hearing from you rebus (Apoligises for uing a capital R on previous posts)

..............................apologies not needed, as markffc supports every other club in the Capital, as well as the Bees.....................

 

[Aussie Bee]

The charges also include....hire of a PA system with roving mics....

rebus - wouldn't it be prudent for the club to buy a portable system rather than hiring one every time you require it?

Heres one for 350 quid - it would pay for itself after a couple of uses.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COMPLETE-120W..._HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers?hash=item483936da6c

It could also be used at various functions that are held rather than just agm's.

Just a thought!

 

[Tiger Bee]

Maybe get a tea urn that someone can bring to each meeting.

And sell cans of lager at cost price to those who want them... none of this has to be 5-star, surely? :scratch:

 

[SpiderBee]

BU rent a church hall at about 300.00 per time !!!!!!!!!! - Someone is getting well ripped off there.

The Church Hall I rent in Wraysbury (Would hold 80 people ) for the Residents Assoc costs 27.00 quid !!!!

****ing hell !!!!

Hope the strippers are good!

 

[Edmundo]

I can't remember what BIAS paid to use the Waterman's Centre for its first AGM, but I'm sure it couldn't have afforded £300.