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[Jimmy]

 

[Jimmy]

Current members are.

Erin Morrow (Chair, Independent fan)
Adrian McCay (Form Owner, Independent fan)
Iain Shand (Independent fan)
Sara Phillips (Independent fan)
Colin Phelps (OSC)
Jo Chondroyiannis (OSC)
Josef Nalevansky (OSC)
Mark Leadbeatter (OSC)
Peter Prior (YA)
Phillip James (YA)
Luke Boyce-Taylor (YA)

A terms of reference is currently in draft will be released once ratified by the group.

 

[Erin_Mariner]

Is it true the club gets to vet appointees?

The initial 12 were selected by each FRG sub group - OSC, YA and independents and “approved” by the Club (Shaun/Dan). As far as I’m aware there was nobody disapproved of. There has been a few positions turnover in the first year and their replacements have been selected by the sub group from which the person represented or in consult with the club and group for independents. It’s important the balance of the sub groups remains. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for CCM FRG (close to completion) will include succession details. APL ToR defines that the initial chairs of each club will be a 24 month term - they wanted start up continuity - then the position will be for re-election by the group. Hope that helps

 

[Archie]

serious question, but does canberra utd actually have a FRG?

 

[Erin_Mariner]

serious question, but does canberra utd actually have a FRG?

Not yet. Neither does Auckland. APL have been indicating they are working on both for some time now. There is a possibility we will meet the new Auckland chair at the APL FRG meeting next Wednesday night

 

[Corsair]

CCM put out an email a while ago introducing fans to who was in the FRG.
Some fans put in their nominations to join the group, others were picked by the club due to a long relationship.

Yellow Army have posted a link to the forms a number of times.
OSC have it as a permanent link on their site.
Most of the questions coming from the meeting on Wednesday night was actually input from FRG members after they'd spoken with fans on game day, forums, or social media.

I have previously asked if the group would like a social media presence so we are more visible, I think I will push harder this time.
As a number of people are finding out, some transparency and open communication are key in dealing with a fan base.

The FRG actively advocate for fan interests to the club's and leagues management.
The other night we discussed.

Referees verbally explaining their decisions, instead of just their decisions following VAR intervention.
Long queues and catering at the ACL game.
User interface issues with the membership renewal and ticket page.
20th year anniversary celebrations, merch etc.
Inury reports of players being absent.
Men's and women's game fixture clash.
Pre game entertainment including music.
ACL kit sales, AFC Cup winners emblems.
Youtube presence of the club moving forward.
Problems with the clubs telecommunications.
Kit sizing.
Members not receiving crucial emails.

Two to three of these issues will be taken to the APL FRG for further discussion as a league wide problem.

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Thanks for your efforts (and the other FRG members) on this Jimmy. It does make a difference to know there's a representative voice with some common sense and fan interest at heart.