Chester FC can confirm that Mark Howell, Community Director, has stepped down from his post on the board with immediate effect.

Mark, who was initially elected to the board of City Fans United in December 2009 before taking a short break from the board in 2011-12 has overseen the successful development of the Youth and Junior sections, as well as playing a pivotal role in launching the Girls Development Centre, which followed on from the Chester FC Ladies team. He also played a key role in the launch of the Mini-Kickers sessions, and also had a large part to play in the development of the Club in the Community.

Chairman, Tony Durkin said, “I would like to thank Mark for all his hard work for the club at board level. I would also like to thank him for his and his coaching team’s fantastic work with the youth set-up and long may it continue.”

Mark Howell commented, “I wish my former colleagues all the best in what are very difficult times, and wish Neil Young the very best of luck in remaining focused on keeping the club in the Conference Premier.”

City Fans United’s Annual General Meeting took place last night in the Blues Bar at Chester FC, and Chairman, Tony Durkin spoke about the challenges and success that Chester FC had experienced in the last 12 months.

In his opening statement, Durkin said, “My first year in office as Chairman has been a considerably challenging but equally rewarding one. Despite the challenging financial situation we have much to be positive about having returned to Conference football in our third season as a reformed club. Neil Young and his team achieved a notable third successive championship, winning in style with a record 107 points and over 103 goals giving us a healthy margin over second placed Guiseley with a mere 91 points.

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CFU members are reminded that they can bring sold Raffle tickets and monies to this thursday’s City Fans United AGM meeting (28th November) in the Blues Bar.

Extra tickets to sell will also be available for you to take home. There’s plenty of time left to sell more before the draw on Saturday 21st December at the home match v Lincoln.

Resolution 5 set out the arrangements for the election of candidates to the Board; since it was drawn up the following changes have occurred:

1. Steve Povey has withdrawn his candidacy for a directorship

2. Co-opted directors and the director standing down by rotation have attended their final board meeting

The resolution refers to the need for an affirmative vote but concludes by saying: (more…)

Information packs have now been posted out to all CFU members with full details relating to the AGM which is due to be held on 28th November, 2013.  
They should arrive by no later 13th/14th with the exception of overseas members and their papers were posted out via airmail on 8th November, so should hopefully arrive well in advance of the AGM.

If you do have any queries relating to any of the papers please email marion.needham@chesterfc.com
or contact the office at Chester FC on 01244 371376 and leave a message for Marion if she is not there.

CFU members are reminded that the 2013 AGM will take place on Thursday 28th November 2013,
in the Blues Bar at Deva Stadium with a 7.30pm start.

Please remember to bring your membership card for access.