Summary of CTSA Board Meeting – 10th February 2025

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16th March 2025
Attendees & Apologies
 
The meeting was chaired by Reuben Watt and with Board members and attendees present. Apologies were received from Louie Elmer and James Russo.
Key Discussions & Decisions
  1. Membership Update
    • Current CTSA membership stands at 743.
  2. Reds Rollover
    • In a BAU state with 51 members.
    • Work will be done to advertise the rollover further.
  3. Finances
    • No material change since the last meeting.
    • £23 was received from advertising on the Simply Redz podcast.
    • Consideration of a membership card providing discounts to local retailers.
  4. Governance
    • The desire is to increase the number of board members and maximise the capabilities of current members.
  5. Media
    • Slight drop in listeners, with means for increasing listenership discussed (i.e. former players as guests).
    • Club form was recognised as a factor for this change.
  6. Crawley Town FC Matters
    • Mascot:
      • 77.8% of members voted to defer the Reggie mascot competition.
      • Entrants will be given the option to resubmit their designs when the competition resumes.
    • East Stand Concerns
      • CTSA has engaged with Crawley Borough Council and Wagmi regarding the part-purchase of the East Stand.
      • Advised that the stand should be safe for at least another 3 years, and up to 8.
    • Football Supporters’ Association (FSA):
      • The FSA encourage and will support structured discussions between the CTSA and Crawley Town.
      • Recognised Devils Advocate Group as unrepresentative of the fanbase.
      • Provided the club with a more suitable Code of Conduct Policy.
    • Poll Results:
      • CTSA would engage with Crawley Town ownership before wider circulation of the results.
      • The CTSA is keen to remain in an amicable, productive relationship with WAGMI, for the benefit of the club.
  7. Any Other Business
    • CTSA supporting the Crawley Town Community Foundation Survey on under-represented fan demographics.
    • Next meeting scheduled for March 2025.

Author

Reuben Watt

Reuben Watt

Reuben has been a Crawley supporter since 2011 and has been on the CTSA board since 2022. He is currently the chair of the CTSA. When he is not travelling home and away, he is working in Security.

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