With there not being any home games for a few weeks the club wanted to keep in contact with the fans with the emphasis very much on sticking together as a group and this was the only way the success of the club that we all want would be achieved and would take the oppourtunity to cover a range of recent and ongoing topics.
The none stop work behind the scenes by the BOD and the other staff was mentioned not as self praise but as reassurance that they are Fax untill they die as well.
A big effort is being and will continue to be put in to try and get the supporters coming back with a host of intiatives being tried acknowledging it's tough out there at the moment.
Parents or guardians who brought along youngsters would have a deal where the young ones could be fed and watered as part of the admission price, the thinking would be to take the pressure off the adults in this area.
Efforts were being made to give a better presence in Halifax Town Centre, possibly a stall in the Vision Express Woolshops area and other advertising.
The chance of winning a trip to New York is the first of it's kind in Rugby League which will be heavily marketed in the Calderdale area with over 50,000 homes being sent a letter informing the residents of the event and inviting them down to the game against Whitehaven.
The prize would be funded out of the directors pockets.
The club and coaching staff are putting a lot of effort into the newly formed under 19's and the commitment of Martin Gonzales and Jim Gannon was there for all to see.
Martin spoke really well about where the lads are now and where they can aim to be.
Very pleasing when he spoke about this not just happening but in time them maturing naturaly in size and skill from a young age through to first team level with the benefits that sort of progression would bring to them and the club.
A lot of credit was given to the work that the supporters trust was doing and without this there would be no under 19's or junior setup and if anyone could sign up and help them then please do so.
The news on Murrell was a real tonic as the rumours about super league had been well founded.
This type of thing can be so disruptive especially when you are coming to the buisness end of the season.
The board and Scotty moved quickly to put it to bed so now he can concentrate on his game and weave his magic.
Scotty spoke and Luke Ambler likewise and they clearly want to be here.
On other players signing up KH said one had verbally said he would be earlier in the evening and more positive news of others would most likely be made in the next couple of weeks.
The new proposed changes to the league structure are on going with sl clubs meeting first in early July, again later on with the championship clubs being involved after that, further discussions between the powers that be with a decision expected some time later in the year around October / November time if I remember correctly.
At the moment it was thought that the 12x12x8 scenario allthough being the most radical was being favoured out of the options.
Importantly all parties seem to realise that a more even distribution of funding is critical for it to work and that Fax would be doing all they could to negotiate the best deal.
That deal would depend on a lot of things such as TV revenue which at this point in time beyond this round of licensing is unknown as the current Sky deal ends at the same time.
That's about it and looks big enough for me.
Well done to all at Fax, great effort. Excellent meeting.
