Welcome Official Launch

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WelcomeOfficial Launch
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S.T.S.T. - Steering Committee

• Chris Sliski
• Mike Lightfoot
• Alan Harding
• Mark Hunter
• Colin Atkins
• Gary Thomas
• Ian Lathey

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What is a Supporters Trust?

• Democratic
• Non-profit making
• Run by supporters
• Providing supporters with a voice
• Strengthening links with Community

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How does it differ from S.T.S.A.?

• Legal Status
• Industrial Provident Society
• Regulated by FSA
• Can own shares or property
• Assets owned collectively
• One member, one share
• Officers democratically elected and accountable
• Able to grow with the club

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Are we alone?
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Are we alone?
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Why set up the Trust?

• Evolution from STSA
• Promote fresh ideas and input
• Structured fund raising
• Voice in running our Club
• Proper legal structure
• Able to respond
• Could own and run Slough Town F.C.

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Aims and Objectives

• Flexible
• Fund raising and sponsorship
• Encourage Community based club
• Promote positive image for Slough Town F.C.
• Ensure long term future of the Club
• Work towards securing a permanent home in Slough

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How?

• Links with local companies
• Partner with local teams and clubs
• Support and sponsorship
• Increasing awareness of Slough Town F.C.
• Working with current owners
• Pressure on Slough Borough Council
• Ensure future is not dependent on individuals
• Involvement support of Trust members

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Next Steps

• Encourage greater membership population
• Invite members to stand for election
• Formal election process
• Elect Officers of Trust
• Open meeting in June 2004
• Prepare and communicate strategies

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What can you do?

• Join Supporters Trust - TODAY
• Encourage family, friends colleagues
• Constructive ideas and involvement
• Stand for election
• Support fund raising activities
• Keep supporting the Club

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What do you get?

• Equal share in Trust
• Regular communication on Trust activities
• Discounted travel to away games
• Including injury and travel insurance
• Opportunity to vote for Trust Officers
• A voice in the running of our Club
• Contribution to securing future of STFC

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Annual Membership
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How is money used?

• 1 retained for members liability
• Day to day running of the Trust
• Community projects
• Ensure stability
• Determined by Trust members

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Thank you for attending

• Together we can achieve