BBREVIATED MINUTES OF CFU TRUST BOARD ZOOM MEETING on MONDAY 14th JUNE 2021
 
PRESENT: Andrew Stephen (Chairman), Dave Matthew-Jones, Margaret Pearson, Frank Pearson (Secretary), Paul Moffat, Colin Proctor, Nigel Browne, Terry Wilby, Carl Badcock, Gina Heath, Robert Osbourn, Ben Phillips, Martin Chapman and Alex Nix.
The following is an abbreviated copy of the Minutes:
 
Apologies for Absence
Leanne Huff, Emma Smith
Minutes
The minutes were accepted as read. There were no matters arising.             

Reports
Terry: Membership now stands at 322 including 69 new members: 32 adults,15 life, 5 over 65s and 17 young adults.  100 x £10 vouchers have been sent out but only 17 redeemed. Need to set deadline of 31st July then re-allocate or find other use.
 
Accounts:
Paul shared the accounts on-screen having circulated them beforehand. Still looking to open a new account as Cooperative Bank in Cambridge is shut.
Dave spoke of the need to show Coconut’s funds  separately as  Lottery already is.
 
Coconuts : 
Gina said they are waiting for Fixture List to come out before fixing Legends’ reunion date. An A3 scanner will cost £300. Paul will order one.
                                               
Lottery (Dave):  
Report sent out . Relaunch planned.  Dave, Nigel and Brian Thorby oversee  the day-to-day running of the Lottery and should be regarded as a CFU sub-committee.
 
CUSP (Andrew): 
We are still awaiting a response from Ian Mather to my letter. Dave explained that Ian is currently away.

The security issues need to be addressed.
Andrew to follow up with Ian Mather.
 
SLO/FED

Dave had already circulated a 3 page report. Topics included Fan Led Review, Fair Game, monthly inter –club FED meetings, diversity, inclusion, follow-up of Mosque visit, planning for steward training, update on scoreboards and the return of volunteers.
 
 Planning for AGM
A show of hands’ vote on Ben’s nomination as FED gave approval to his being able to stand. With new members on the Trust Board, it is important that Board Members know the rules.
A second vote held via e-mail resulted in the decision not to charge non-members entry to AGM.
We must re-advertise change of date, especially if Mark Bonner is coming.
Dave will ask Mark Bonner his availability on or after 19th July.
 
 Sub-committees :
These should make us more efficient and ensure everyone on Trust Board has some involvement.
Events  (including AGM) Emma, Terry, Robert and Ben. Face-to-face meetings are possible.
Membership –needs to be set up
Diversity – needs to be set up
 
AOB
 Gina: It could be used to sell/exchange old programmes.
Frank: Thanks for sending reports separately rather than in threads.
Andrew: If asking a question via e-mail, please give a cut-off date for replies.
Colin: We used to have name badges.  Some thought CFU T shirts might be better.
Dave: Fan led review is underway. Watch this space. CUFC  is part of Fair Game initiative. FSA have a similar brief and are looking for a collective voice.
         
 
Date of Next Meeting: Monday 12th July   at 7 pm on Zoom.                                         
The meeting closed at 8.21pm.  

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (25 June 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (4635)
-there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £850.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (25 June 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (9814)
-there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week.
-next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00.

As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week
-there are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each
-there are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the second pair winning £10.00 each

If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email.

Yours sincerely,
the CUFC Lottery Team,
https://www.cufclottery.co.uk

It was great for members of  Cambridge Fans United supporters trust (CFU) to work with Simon Wall from the Cambridge United Community Trust.

During the past few days they have been visiting supporters to provide the opportunity to be photographed with the EFL Trophy

Cambridge Fans United (CFU) are working with Emmaus Reboot to encourage supporters, local companies, and the general public to donate any laptops, desktop computers, flat screen monitors, and tablets.

The aim of Emmaus Reboot is to provide families, who may not be able to afford a computer, with a full PC bundle at an affordable price. This is particularly important at a time when many people are working from home and children require a computer to do their schoolwork.

Emmaus Reboot offers PC bundles at varying prices, starting from just £25 and is located in Landbeach, alongside the Emmaus Cambridge community,shop, The Emmaus Garden and Joan’s Coffee Shop.
 
Who is Emmaus Reboot?
Launched in 2019 Emmaus Cambridge have taken over the former charity Reboot Cambridge and are working with their staff as Emmaus Reboot
 
How can I donate?
We accept donations on our site from Wednesday to  Friday 10.00 till 16.00
Emmaus Cambridge, Green End, Cambridge, CB25 9FD
 
What can I donate?

IT equipment : Laptops, PCs, Macs, tablets and flat screen monitors
 
Find out what other items you can donate to Emmaus
 
To visit - Emmaus Cambridge shop is open from Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 – 16:00
 
We may be able to collect some equipment free of charge at the earliest possible time following a request being received.

Please contact collections@emmauscambridge.org or call 01223 863 657.
 
Important information

All hard drives will be wiped in line with the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), and the UK Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and a certificate can be provided upon request.
Our team of computer refurbishing experts will strip down computers, monitors, laptops and other IT equipment and carefully re-build them into fully working equipment, which will be sold at an affordable price.
 
What will funds be used for

All funds raised will help us continue to support the formerly homeless people who live and work with us to rebuild their lives.

Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery.

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (11 June 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (0356)
-there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £750.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (11 June 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (0564)
-there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week.
-next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00.

As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week
-there are 0 Lottery members matching the first pair
-there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the second pair winning £10.00

If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email.

Yours sincerely,
the CUFC Lottery Team,
https://www.cufclottery.co.uk

CFU have published their accounts for the period up to the 31st August 2020.

They are available to download or read below in advance of their AGM on the 21st June

For more details of the AGM see here

Work has now completed on the pitch. Read about the final two days of a challenging fortnight to get the work completed and the pitch ready for the new season?

Below 300 tonnes of 80-20 fibre sand applied to the playing surface ready for cultivation

Below fibre sand being evenly worked in to the playing surface with the Rotor rake.

Below playing surface seeded awaiting a light roll

We now need nature to help with the next stage??

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” H. E. Luccock

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There are lots of interesting articles written by supporters for supporters. They will make you think about and remember all things Cambridge United