Supporters Club AGM

[Supporters Club]

The Supporters Club have now started the clock on the 56 day period for nominations to be elected for various positions on the Supporters Club. The AGM will take place in the Pete O'Brien Lounge on Thursday 29th July starting at 7:30pm.

All those interested must inform the Returning Officer Alan Hackney either by PM or e-mail by 22nd June 2010.

Should more than one person stand for an elected position an election will be held amongst the members of the Supporters' Club to decide the winner.

Positions up for election (all for a two year term):-

Supporters' Club Chairman
2 Vice Chairman positions
Supporters' Club Secretary
Supporters' Club Assistant Secretary
Membership Secretary
Supporters Club Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Transport Manager

Would anyone who wishes to "throw their hat into the ring" for any of the above positions contact Alan Hackney on 07792 136557 or a.hackney@hotmail.co.uk on or before the 22nd June 2010. Anyone who wants to stand must be a current Supporters' Club member. [/b][/u]

Supporters' Club committe positions involve giving up small amounts of time on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the Football Club. In return you get to know what makes the club tick and build relationships with people at the heart of Hyde FC.

[Supporters Club]

Important announcement regarding Supporters' Club AGM.

Supporters' Club Returning Officer Alan Hackney has received nominations from a couple of members who were under the impression that they still had time to stand for committee positions. This was not the case and the deadline had in fact passed.

Alan has made the decision to cancel the current election for the Supporters' Club AGM and start the process again from scratch. Whilst this embarrassing and clearly delays the Supporters' Club AGM, it avoids possible disharmony going forward.

The Supporters' Club AGM will now take place in September 2010.

Positions up for election (all for a two year term) are:-

Supporters' Club Chairman
2 Vice Chairman positions
Supporters' Club Secretary
Supporters' Club Assistant Secretary
Membership Secretary
Supporters' Club Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Transport Manager

Anyone who has already put themselves forward for any of the above position(s) must do so again themselves (not via a third party) in person, by email or by telephone to Alan Hackney by 6pm on Saturday 17th July 2010. Please note, all members who have already stood (whether before or after the original deadline) must re-contact Alan should they wish to stand again.

Alan Hackney is available in person on the day of the Hyde FC v Man City friendly, by phone 07792 136557 or by email to a.hackney@hotmail.co.uk

Anyone who wants to stand must be a current Supporters' Club member.

[Supporters Club]

We are pleased to confirm that the Supporter's Club AGM will take place on Thursday 2nd September 2010.

The following timetable will be adhered to regarding the election for committee positions:

1. Deadline for standing for elected positions: Saturday 17th July 6pm (as described above). Returning Officer keeps details of those standing confidential until:
2. Announcement of those standing for elected committee positions: Sunday 18th July (via this forum).
3. Members receive voting slips (sent by post by Returning Officer): by Saturday 7th August.
4. Members return voting slips to Returning Officer by post: by 14th August 2010. Returning Officer keeps the result confidential until the AGM.
5. Election result announced by the Returning Officer at the Supporters' Club AGM on Thursday 2nd September

NB. Should more than one person stand for an elected position, the candidate can choose to submit a manifesto (typed and not exceeding 250 words) to the Returning Officer by Saturday 31st July. This is optional. Should no more than one person stand for an elected position, voting slips will not be sent out.

Please note, no member can stand for or hold more than two positions. The term for all elected posts is two years.

The Returning Officer (Alan Hackney)and the current Supporters' Club Chairman are ineligible to vote in the election or assist any candidate. In the event of a tie the current Supporters' Club Chairman has casting vote.

[Supporters Club]

Supporters' Club Election Update Sun 18th July 2010:

The following people have stood unopposed for election to the following Supporters' Club committee positions and they will start their two year term of office immediately after the Supporters' Club AGM on Thursday 2nd September 2010:

- Supporters' Club Chairman: Luke Edwards
- Supporters' Club Secretary: Andy Mc'Anulty
- Supporters' Club Assistant Secretary: Carol Hardy
- Membership Secretary: Don Goodwin
- Supporters' Club Treasurer: Steve Johnson
- Assistant Treasurer: James Brindley
- Transport Manager: Phil Chadwick

As regards the two Supporters' Club Vice Chairman positions, the following people have stood for election: Don Goodwin, Dan Bradley, Carol Hardy & Andy Mc'Anulty.

There will therefore be an election by postal ballot for the two Vice Chairman positions. Voting forms will be sent out later this week to all Supporters' Club members, together with instructions on where they are to be returned to and by when.

The candidates for the Vice Chairman position can choose to prepare a manifesto. This will be sent to all members with the voting form. Manifestos must be returned by 5pm on Tuesday 20th July 2010 latest to Returning Officer Alan Hackney by email only to a.hackney@hotmail.co.uk

All candidate manifestos must confirm to the following rules:

- The candidate must briefly state in no more than 250 words why they wish to stand and what they can bring to the Supporters' Club.
- The candidate must clearly state his/her name on the form - no nickname or pseudonym will be accepted.
- The candidate can provide a photo if they wish
- The manifesto must be typed and proof read
- The manifesto is allowed to name other candidates but must not make threats, insults, derogatory, abusive, racist, sexist or homophobic statements or be libellous according to current legislation of the U.K.

Good luck to all candidates!!

[Supporters Club]

Both Carol Hardy and Andy Mc'Anulty have decided to withdraw from the election for the two Supporters' Club Vice Chairman positions on the basis that they have already been elected unopposed for other committee positions.

This means that voting slips do not need to be sent out and that Don Goodwin and Dan Bradley become joint Supporters' Club Vice Chairmen for a two year term commencing on 2nd September 2010.