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Post by sm86 on Feb 19, 2016 19:05:12 GMT
Interesting lineup.
Some old, current and new names.
My personal opinion for what it's worth is the group has taken some good steps forward and not sure electing past members would be the right thing to do. They did a great job but we seem to be going in a different direction now.
Both Kate and Chloe look like good editions with Kate's fund raising background and Chole bringing a more youthful element to the group might help connect to younger/new members.
PS - Chloe I don't know you but well done on your recent award. Amazing effort
Good luck to everyone
SM86
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 19, 2016 19:14:10 GMT
Chloe
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Post by 90syellow on Feb 19, 2016 19:54:50 GMT
Where do you see more info on the lineup?
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 19, 2016 19:55:40 GMT
Where do you see more info on the lineup? Sign up to oxvox
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Post by 90syellow on Feb 19, 2016 20:07:32 GMT
Where do you see more info on the lineup? Sign up to oxvox link?
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 19, 2016 20:08:18 GMT
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Post by sm86 on Feb 19, 2016 21:49:01 GMT
Chloe Good spot edit
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Post by old on Feb 20, 2016 8:55:45 GMT
Interesting lineup. Some old, current and new names. My personal opinion for what it's worth is the group has taken some good steps forward and not sure electing past members would be the right thing to do. They did a great job but we seem to be going in a different direction now. Both Kate and Chloe look like good editions with Kate's fund raising background and Chole bringing a more youthful element to the group might help connect to younger/new members. PS - Chloe I don't know you but well done on your recent award. Amazing effort Good luck to everyone SM86 Good post. Your reference to electing past members is a valid point. Oxvox has move on in leaps and bounds under its current Chairman and has a great relationship with the club. This will I believe be damaged beyond repair if those who were very bitter against the current owner were to be elected. Let's go for new blood, look forward not back.
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Post by foley on Feb 20, 2016 9:40:46 GMT
Probably the strongest and most varied line up for the Oxvox committee?
I agree that the current Chairman seems to have done an excellent job and there seems to be a lot of skills and qualities amongst the others standing.
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Post by Denissmithswig on Feb 20, 2016 15:13:30 GMT
For anyone who wants the list of candidates here they are:
Colin Barson. Colin served on the Committee some years back and in his day job is the Managing Director of a large industrial and commercial lighting company based in the Midlands. A fan and season ticket holder of many years, Colin has specialist skills in General Management, Sales, Marketing and Finance.
Simon Bradbury. Simon will be known to many of you and has held the Vice Chair position in the Trust and stepped down from the committee last year, but is re-standing having continued to support OxVox throughout the last year in a number of areas, including building our social media and communication presence. Simon was instrumental in arranging the pre-season tour to Austria! ‘By day’, Simon works in a senior sales role in the motor industry.
Mathew Cavill. Matt is a current Committee member and, due to the rules of The Trust, is required to seek re-election to the Committee, due to his length of service. Matt is a product manager in the IT solutions industry and highly experienced in technology based sales and marketing. Matt rarely misses an OUFC game – including youth and development matches!
Myles Francis. Myles stepped down from the position of Vice Chair and Treasurer on the Committee during the last year and is looking to come back on board. Myles has key expertise in Senior Health & Safety management and has been actively involved in various fan groups associated with OUFC over many years.
Trevor Lambert. Trevor was Chairman of OxVox for many years as well as being a member of the FOUL group ‘back in the day’. With key skills as a statistician and survey designer with Oxford University, Trevor has worked behind the scenes in an advisory role to the Committee over the last year and is now keen to get back involved in a more formal basis and re-join your Committee.
Kate Longworth. Kate is standing for the first time and is a highly experienced Development and Fundraising manager. Kate’s experience involves working with organisations such as The Art Room, Oxford University, The Ashmolean Museum, the Oxford Playhouse and HMV. Kate has a thorough and passionate understanding of local communities in Oxford and the social issues effecting those communities.
Michael North. Michael is a current OxVox committee member and is also (as with Matt Cavill) compelled to seek re-election this year due to Trust rules. Michael is the OxVox membership secretary and many will also know him from the programme table which he runs at the stadium! In his working life, Michael is a specialist Clinical Radiographer in the NHS.
Mark Sennett. Having stepped away from his role as OxVox Chair at last year's AGM, Mark is seeking to re-join the committee this year. As a journalist and editor in his working week, Mark’s specialist skills are complemented by a broad understanding of the local political scene as well as sound knowledge of the club and the various key stakeholders associated with OUFC.
Chloe Smart. Chloe is standing for the first time and is the youngest candidate to ever put themselves forward for election! As Chair of the Oxfordshire FA Youth Council she provides a voice for young people involved in football across the County. A qualified referee and an avid fan of OUFC she is also actively involved in the management committee of Oxford City Stars Ice Hockey Club. A volunteer in many local organisations, Chloe recently won the Oxfordshire Young Volunteer of the year award.
With all due respect I would probably not go for Mark, Myles, Simon or Trevor.
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Post by old on Feb 20, 2016 18:47:48 GMT
With 9 standing and 6 vacancies at least one of those 4 will be elected. I would like to see Trevor back on board rather than any of the other 3 as I believe he would work well with the existing chairman and he would be a great asset to the committee. I will certainly be voting for Kate & Chloe as they will add something positive to Oxvox.
Vote Kate & Chloe plus any 4 from 7.
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Post by finlandia on Feb 21, 2016 17:19:58 GMT
Great line-up apart from the odd one
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Post by foley on Feb 22, 2016 11:36:28 GMT
With all due respect I would probably not go for Mark, Myles, Simon or Trevor. Why not?
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Post by foley on Feb 22, 2016 11:37:11 GMT
Apologies as I am sure that it is me simply being lazy, but how do we vote and when (if we can't get to the meeting)?
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Post by lodeyellow on Feb 22, 2016 11:45:04 GMT
OxVox has said that voting instructions will be sent out to members by the 27th.
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Post by Maurice Earp on Feb 22, 2016 18:18:39 GMT
With all due respect I would probably not go for Mark, Myles, Simon or Trevor. Why not? Yes, why not?
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Post by finlandia on Feb 22, 2016 18:22:27 GMT
When was the last time transfer targets were let out early, or salaries were discussed on here all purporting to be from in the know ex members. Blindly supporting and getting too close to the old regime, becoming blinked in the real point of a trust, when tough questions were needed. No thanks - Oxox is doing a great job now - we don't need to look back, just keep on moving forward.
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Post by old on Feb 22, 2016 18:23:25 GMT
Why would anyone vote for a failed past when we have a chance to back a successful future? Would you have any of these back on the committee with your inside knowledge?
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Post by old on Feb 22, 2016 18:33:30 GMT
When was the last time transfer targets were let out early, or salaries were discussed on here all purporting to be from in the know ex members. Blindly supporting and getting too close to the old regime, becoming blinked in the real point of a trust, when tough questions were needed. No thanks - Oxox is doing a great job now - we don't need to look back, just keep on moving forward. Could not agree more. I wonder who is in the background pulling the strings to try to get some of those mentioned back on the committee. Maybe we will have a clearer idea when the voting details are released.
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Post by Pete Burrett on Feb 22, 2016 18:44:50 GMT
Oooh! Some old bitterness and resentment being exhibited here. Personally, I just hope the new committee continue to push forward a strong, yellow voice in their dealings with the club.
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Post by sm86 on Feb 22, 2016 18:56:35 GMT
I found it hard to night to understand why someone who "resigned" from the committee would want to come back so soon?? Am also concerned that the new board have a good work relationship with DE which is a benefit to both parties but if certain members of the old regime get back on the board then that would take a step backwards. Which wouldn't benefit Oxvox Members or the club.
For me the expection would be Simon who I think would be good to have back on board.
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Post by old on Feb 22, 2016 18:56:44 GMT
Oooh! Some old bitterness and resentment being exhibited here. Personally, I just hope the new committee continue to push forward a strong, yellow voice in their dealings with the club. Absobloodylootly. The damage that some of those who are standing caused in their time, has taken a year to untangle and trust to be built. Under no circumstances should certain candidates be given ANY opportunity to wreak their havoc again. We all have a maximum of 6 votes to cast, let's hope that we choose wisely. I know where my votes will go.
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Post by sm86 on Feb 22, 2016 19:02:35 GMT
For me it's 6 out of the below 7
Colin Barson Simon Bradbury. Mathew Cavill. Trevor Lambert. Kate Longworth. Michael North. Chloe Smart.
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 22, 2016 19:06:58 GMT
Do any of them participate on here? If so do they mind us knowing their names to maybe make our choice
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Post by Pete Burrett on Feb 22, 2016 19:18:22 GMT
Do any of them participate on here? If so do they mind us knowing their names to maybe make our choice At least two of them are regular contributors.
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 22, 2016 19:20:08 GMT
Do any of them participate on here? If so do they mind us knowing their names to maybe make our choice At least two of them are regular contributors. Are they ones I get on with ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 19:34:45 GMT
Do any of them participate on here? If so do they mind us knowing their names to maybe make our choice At least two of them are regular contributors. Which one is greenmurphy?
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Post by old on Feb 22, 2016 19:51:55 GMT
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Post by oufcyellows on Feb 22, 2016 19:57:10 GMT
At least two of them are regular contributors. Which one is greenmurphy? He was the 10th nominee, but the cia got involved
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Post by charliesghost on Feb 24, 2016 10:17:18 GMT
Oooh! Some old bitterness and resentment being exhibited here. Personally, I just hope the new committee continue to push forward a strong, yellow voice in their dealings with the club. Absobloodylootly. The damage that some of those who are standing caused in their time, has taken a year to untangle and trust to be built. Under no circumstances should certain candidates be given ANY opportunity to wreak their havoc again. We all have a maximum of 6 votes to cast, let's hope that we choose wisely. I know where my votes will go. I think that we all know where your votes are going to go, MB, but given that your agendas have been exposed over a number of months and years, no-one should be very surprised. I would suggest that those who are genuinely interested in the Trust's future play the ball and not the men. If the reasons why various people's departure from previous OxVox committees have to be made public, then they will ALL have to be made public, including one of your preferred candidates, who committed an egregious offence. I agree with the poster who said that the crucial thing for a Trust is to be strong, fair-minded, have the right skill-sets and experience and - crucially - be truly independent. What does independent mean? It means caring more about asking the correct questions about the financial stability and sustainability of the club than currying favour with the current ownership. I find it amusing that one critic of Mark Sennett on here argues that he was too close to management as chair. Another says that he is not matey enough with management. Make your minds up boys! Either it matters to be going for quiet pints with the owner, or it doesn't... can't have it both ways. A cordial relationship with the management is desirable, but not the point. The point - and I would urge people to consider this very, very seriously - is to consider the long-term future of our club in a way that any owner, with their necessarily short-term considerations, may not be able, or willing, so to do. The reality - and I am aware that this is swept so far under the carpet that it has almost disappeared from sight - is that our club is circa £10 million in debt, is losing £1 million - £2 million a year and is committed to a medium-term stadium arrangement that makes it near impossible to improve the situation by normal means. In STRUCTURAL terms, I am not aware of many other clubs in the lower leagues that are in a worse financial position. This is not the current owner's fault. Indeed, it is arguably largely the previous owner's fault, who allowed a total idiot (who many on this thread used to suck up to relentlessly) to sign a disastrous agreement with FK on his behalf. The previous owner changed some of the structural problems facing the club by investing money into the YTS, the development squad and sports science. This has meant that we have finally started to develop our own valuable assets (Callum is probably worth £750k on the transfer market) and that we have, now, a long-term injury record that is nothing short of outstanding, meaning that we can carry smaller playing squads. But the big elephant in the room still remained unsolved. And in the last 20 months there has been no discernible progress on that front whatsoever. Again, and to repeat myself, that elephant is not the current owner's fault. But as a responsible owner it falls to him to sort it out. And to OxVox to make sure that it IS sorted out. And sorted out in a the best possible way for OUFC's long-term future, rather than in a way that stems the flow of blood for the ultra short term at the cost of the longer term. The issues are numerous and complex. There are no easy, or 'correct' answers. And various parts of the landscape - planning, contractual, stakeholder - have been, and are, shifting. Personally, as I said to Jem recently, I am far from clear what the best solution is, two years after I was asked to look at this issue. But I do believe that the Trust should have a view. The independent view of a good, honest friend. And that to come to that view the committee needs to be as experienced and capable as possible. On the basis that you should never expect others to do dirty work that you are too lazy to do yourself, I was planning to stand myself, but for reasons that will shortly become apparent that would not have been practical. So I shall be listening carefully to all the candidates and trying to ascertain what they have to bring to the biggest single issue facing our great club. Because all other issues are, frankly, peripheral and/ or red herrings.
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