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  1. .....and there's internal 'close season' work getting carried out currently.
  2. Quite simply, the club auditors STILL have not completed the necessary paperwork.There will of course be an opportunity to have a new auditor appointed at AGM as notwithstanding the illness that has delayed this, they were pretty slow last year as I recall and could have had stuff all tied up earlier this year. Certainly not ideal as the Club submitted the figures with a view to having the AGM in December. As you say. Pity to put a dampener on transfer deadline day. If it was an issue for you, only had to ask. ?‍♂️
  3. Happy to set this up too. Anyone wishing to be involved, please PM me with your name and email address and I'll set up a Zoom meeting. Hopefully you'll be the first to come forward Berts Killie?
  4. More than happy to engage. When do you want to meet for a chat then?
  5. Kevin's a Trust member. Sent you his email address. Thanks for letting us know.
  6. These lyrics/this song has already been highlighted in a number of match day delagate reports. If it persists, it's only a matter of time until we get hammered....and all the inherent bad publicity that goes with it. We're an easy target. No more pathetic, lame excuses. It's inexcusable in this day and age. We ALL have a role in trying to ensure that those who sing it are quietly reminded that 'We are Killie'....and these words are certainly not! We're surely better than this?
  7. The flags will be bagged & tagged next week then we'll be in touch to arrange suitable pick ups asap thereafter.
  8. Of course the Club are on the case with this. Obviously we want as many people into Rugby Park as possible. I totally get peoples frustrations but it's absolutely impossible to give a running commentary on discussions. The council safety group would appear to be working on the 2m distancing rule which would restrict us to approx 1200 with the way our seating is laid out. We've been pushing hard for 2000 for both cup games and far more for the Ayr game as outdoor distancing is now 1m. It's about more than stadium capacity though - transport, food queues, toilets, entry exit etc etc ........but pressure IS being constantly applied. Its once again disappointing to read some disparaging comments on here from erstwhile reasoned commentators about our Trust rep. She is always available to answer queries and it might have been better to contact her directly rather than indulge in yet more negativity on here.
  9. Interested to hear what folk on here think might be a reasonable percentage of the overall player budget Kyle might be worth. I'm kinda hoping for more than a 5-a-side squad representing us next season.
  10. Where I can, I hope I can clear a few things up here. Apologies if this turns into a tome. For transparency, The Focus Group comprises: Chair – Allen Kyle (SLO), Co-Chair – Gregg McEwan (Head of Marketing & Commercial Operations), Phyllis McLeish (Director), Cathy Jamieson (Director), Scott McClymont (Head of Media), Katrina Watson (Ticketing Manager), Peter Orr (representing KFCDSA), Iain Sherry (representing KFCSA,) and myself (representing The Killie Trust). Twelve other supporters also answered the Club’s call and it was great to see so many Trust members amongst them, stepping forward to take part in this, and all making valued contributions to the overall discussion. The object of the focus group is to make informed suggestions as to how we can work together to present a solution that’s acceptable for season ticket prices for the 2021/22 season and to come to a workable solution to cover the lost matches from this season. As a part of the Focus Group, the Trust put out an email to members on 23 March because we needed their thoughts/suggestions/ideas on the way forward. We received over 130 emails in return. I also took into account a wide range of views documented on the ‘Focus Group’ thread on here. Mirroring the poll on the ‘fan’s forum’, the overwhelming majority of Trust members stated that they would renew their season ticket when the new promotion was launched, without need for recompense for missed ‘personal attendance’ matches this season. There was widespread acknowledgement of the current financial plight of the Club, the difficult position faced in balancing a fair deal for supporters during unprecedented circumstances and the need to generate income to help sustain the Club through this very uncertain period, whilst also enticing more supporters to become season ticket holders. Respondents in general, whilst not looking for any kind of personal compensation for themselves, were also VERY mindful of others potential situations. Every one of the most popular, unsolicited ideas on this forum and from Trust members that were suggested, were taken forward by the Club as the initial proposal. This appeared at the Club’s AGM, has now been circulated to Trust members and also those who subscribe to TiK but are not members. Some suggestions couldn’t be taken forward because of contractual/legal implications or just simply couldn’t work economically, like a BOGOF offer, free under 16 tickets, Club shares getting issued as recompense, etc. Several lengthy, more detailed emails from members were forwarded to the Board for consideration. Some more senior members pointed out that their attendance next season would be based on how confident they might feel about Rugby Park being a safe environment and a pay per view option should be considered. I’m glad that it’s now been recognised that this email IS A PROPOSAL. It will, of course, be fine-tuned and, as has been stated on here, no doubt tailored to suit whichever league we find ourselves in next season. Bottom line is, we need to generate income and the Club will have to cut its cloth accordingly. The Club very much values our support and the contributions made throughout this season. Rest assured, it is not running away from any obligations and will certainly do the right thing at the launch. Key to the success of our Club is getting as many young people to support Killie as possible. They are our financial lifeblood going forward. At the risk of letting the ‘cat out of the bag’, we (the Club) are looking at pulling together a special, exclusive event for our under 16 season ticket holders and also number crunching ticket costs to strike the proper pricing balance for children through to young adults. I think that we should be proud of the fact that we have a Club who is willing to consult with its fan base and ACT ON IT! We’ve come a long way in this regard. Whilst I totally get the fun that can be had having a rant on here and speculating wildly on all manner of issues, please also bear in mind that we have a Club willing to answer questions whenever it can to avoid negativity spreading. Please use Allen Kyle, our SLO for run of the mill stuff. Allen is fastidious about documenting queries and getting replies within a reasonable timescale. For Trust members, Cathy IS our voice on the board and is easily contactable……although I’d prefer if you maybe do it through the Trust email first to ease her burden. I’m happy to help out, like Allen, where I can. Lastly, for issues relevant to their particular areas, club staff are available to and their contact info is on the Club website. We all want the Club to be the best it can be. The Trust have worked hard to break down communication barriers. If you haven’t already done so, JOIN US HERE please. (Come on, you knew this last bit had to come!!) (Every Club Director is a member, as is our Head of Football, Club Secretary, Club Ambassador............. etc! ? )
  11. jmthmsn

    AGM

    Thought it was pretty clear tbh. There were two slides on this, including pricing and associated benefits, especially for those who paid last season. The Club will no doubt launch soon.
  12. jmthmsn

    AGM

    Hopefully the shareholders amongst all our Forum users are taking the opportunity to fire questions in. Great opportunity to get any 'burning issues' clarified.
  13. jmthmsn

    AGM

    Please bear in mind that Karen Please bear in mind that Karen is in there on her own. No other staff. And, of course, she is dealing with loads more on top of AGM stuff. I got my email reply after 11pm one night last week. I appreciate that it is frustrating, but please try and be patient.
  14. Fantastic Jedi2. I'll PM you.
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