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DL joined in on conference call
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AJ updated on social media performance of Scottish Fans
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Updated on progress of white papers and announced production of booklet with research on following topics: Implications of lifting alcohol in Scottish football, impact of TV on crowd attendances, Summer Football, Safe Standing, Fan Segmentation Market Research, Womens Football, Disabled Access and experience, Ticket Pricing, Fan Ownership/Governance and clubs’ uses of Social Media. Booklet will be sent to all clubs, chairmen and key stakeholders thought-out the game. Interactive PDF also to be produced.
8) SDS Long Term Strategy DL input on long term strategy and surveyed council’s views. NB stated importance of financial independence. FM required further information on relationship between proposed advisory board and council. Established council set strategy and advisory group helped staff deliver it. Stated that January and Community Ownership week would be a good opportunity to float idea with membership. DL stated SD have had discussions with a social bank on how to implement a fans bank in the UK and are actively looking at it with the idea of a Community Football Fund drawing investment from various sources.
9) Social Media Index – AJ AJ updated on work with Yomego, digital marketing company, and plans to produce an index with how clubs are best using social media.
10) Cross Party Group – EM In EM’s absence, PG fed back on EM’s notes that Cross Party Group don’t want a separate football group.
11) Update from Council on contact with Membership NB has had conversations with Given Amateurs who are interested in working with Scottish Fans MR wanted to highlight EM’s work in bringing Dons Trust back onside with SDS PG asked that Council continue to talk to other Trusts on a week to week (game by game) basis 12, 13, 14) Right To Buy, Stadiums as Community Assets and Rates Review of Stadium