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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 16:25:16 GMT
Hi everyone,
Hoping to get The FFS Club up and running this month, along the way we will look at new ideas and suggestions in how it can be better run and improve on the previous two seasons efforts. Hope you all contribute your thoughts as it's YOU that made it special.
Today i would like to ask for some specific help -
We really need a Treasurer, someone who can collect money and keep a book tallying the monies in and out. This should be able to be done from home (computer based).
We may need a bank account opened, and obviously i/we would need to meet the person to clarify a few things.
I'm gonna invite Mark Brimson into the debate, as he does some sort of merchant service and has helped the supporters club before, i'm not sure how it works so i'm hoping he will explain.
Many thanks, and please help The FFS by giving your thoughts and/or expertise
JTS
P.S: If we can keep this thread purely for "The Treasurer" debate i'd appreciate it, other threads will be made soon on other aspects of the FFS, each will need debate/suggestions and we don't want to swamp the thoughts coming in. Thanks
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Post by Parrot on Jul 4, 2014 16:32:42 GMT
Hi Jon,
Think i might be able to help with this.
Im good with money and spreadsheets and work in a commercial environment as a quantity surveyor so should be straightforward
Parrot
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 16:38:16 GMT
Hi Jon, Think i might be able to help with this. Im good with money and spreadsheets and work in a commercial environment as a quantity surveyor so should be straightforward Parrot Wow, instant response! Thanks Parrot, that sounds great. Few points, Whats the best way to collect/collate the money, in the past i've used PayPal as the Bank and collecting tool in effect. Any thoughts on collection methods etc. PayPal was completely free by the way which was great. |
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Post by Parrot on Jul 4, 2014 16:42:13 GMT
Hi Jon, Think i might be able to help with this. Im good with money and spreadsheets and work in a commercial environment as a quantity surveyor so should be straightforward Parrot Wow, instant response! Thanks Parrot, that sounds great. Few points, Whats the best way to collect/collate the money, in the past i've used PayPal as the Bank and collecting tool in effect. Any thoughts on collection methods etc. PayPal was completely free by the way which was great. I will call in to my HSBC branch on Monday and discuss what account options are available. We could offer different means of paying, Paypal or straight into bank account etc as the more options available to people to pay the better i say. ? I will report back Monday with my findings Parrot |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 16:46:37 GMT
Thanks Parrot, really appreciated. Top man.
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Post by Hugo Admin on Jul 4, 2014 16:52:30 GMT
 Really chuffed to hear this Jon |
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jul 4, 2014 17:05:55 GMT
Whoohoo! Great news Jon and well done Parrot for helping out so quickly.
Looking forward to some sponsored games already, bring em on!
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 17:08:14 GMT
Thanks guys,
Please engage in the thread if you can add some thoughts.
Is PayPal our best option? Etc.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 17:10:12 GMT
good news, not a fan of pay pal, normal bank transfer would be good. Dont forget to invite Twitter followers, good way to increase membership.
Ps not accountancy related but hey :-)
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 17:11:44 GMT
Thanks Dins, there will be Twitter Drive for members when we re-start. More to come.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Jul 4, 2014 17:13:09 GMT
PayPal is easy enough and secure but so is paying into a specific account at a bank. For those not able to use PayPal or internet banking they can simply take the payments into a high Street bank (putting their forum name on the paying in slip)
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Post by Gashead73 on Jul 4, 2014 17:14:53 GMT
Are we still gonna stick with youth or branch out.....
Would love to sponsor Mansell & Sinclair!!!
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Post by Hugo Admin on Jul 4, 2014 17:15:28 GMT
I think it should be AN option. You can link a paypal account to a bank account though so possibly would be a good idea. Might take the pressure off yourself if it could run with maybe parrot having access too to release funds if needed. PayPal shouldn't be dropped though. Its safe, secure and tried and tested. Linking to a bank account would give members the option to join ad hoc on a match day when they have a spare tenner. If the books are kept in top order, people could even pay half membership for half a year if spare dollar is hard to come by?
Sponsor days should be kept in my opinion. I have yet to go to one but Id like to and everyone seemed to really enjoy them. There's loads of people Id like to meet and that good spirit was such a big part of the ffs.
anyway mate, there's a few ideas. Over to you.
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Post by Gashead73 on Jul 4, 2014 17:45:23 GMT
Agreed with Ras!!!
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Post by Parrot on Jul 4, 2014 18:44:50 GMT
Have done a bit of research and most of the High Street Banks off a "Treasurer" account for this type of set up. I will choose one as close to me as possible so I can pay in cash as and when required I will get the forms Monday and then meet up with Jon before opening the account Its a free banking service and should be able to get one that pays some nominal interest Looking forward to getting this up and running ASAP |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 18:52:11 GMT
Have done a bit of research and most of the High Street Banks off a "Treasurer" account for this type of set up. I will choose one as close to me as possible so I can pay in cash as and when required I will get the forms Monday and then meet up with Jon before opening the account Its a free banking service and should be able to get one that pays some nominal interest Looking forward to getting this up and running ASAP Parrot - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Great work my friend, Sounds fantastic. Mark Brimson is gonna have a look at this thread tomorrow, he may have a way for card payment which would be an added bonus too. |
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Post by Parrot on Jul 4, 2014 18:57:24 GMT
Jon, What do you think about handing out some flyers at home games ? Might attract some new blood to the forum as well as the FFSC ?
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Post by lockleazer on Jul 4, 2014 19:29:19 GMT
Goodto hear mate... will u advertisw it on all forums or u juat sticking to this one ? If u want a link added from the BRISA website im sure its possible
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 20:05:27 GMT
Goodto hear mate... will u advertisw it on all forums or u juat sticking to this one ? If u want a link added from the BRISA website im sure its possible Thanks. It will have a presence on all forums, Twitter and FaceAche! It will ALWAYS BE OPEN TO ALL GASHEADS, Thanks for your support, that means a lot. |
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 4, 2014 20:06:35 GMT
Jon, What do you think about handing out some flyers at home games ? Might attract some new blood to the forum as well as the FFSC ? Another one on my ever lengthening list!! Yes, Any printers out there able to assist?  Cheers Parrot, Cheers Parrot |
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Really chuffed to hear this Jon 
