LIVERPOOL DISABLED SUPPORTERS ASSSOCIATION
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FRIDAY 19th APRIL 2013 1.00PM
COMMITTEE ATTENDING
Ste Cuddy, Steve Evans, Keith Graham (Chairperson), David Higham, Ste Hunt, Tommy Hutchinson, Debbie Joynson (Ticket Office). Ian Littlewood, Colin McCall (DLO) & Dave Smith.
APOLOGIES
Ian Pickett, Rishi Jain.
MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MINUTES
· The Link to merchandise on the website will hopefully be resolved shortly.
TICKETING UPDATE
· Season Ticket renewals are now under way.
· Newcastle United away is now on sale.
· Fulham away is due on next week.
· Club membership renewals are due on 1st June 2013.
· Colin to speak with Ken Lewis about ball boy’s obstructing viewing around the half way line by sitting on a stool on the pitch perimeter. Also to discuss recent issues with stewards regarding viewing experience for paddock members.
DLO UPDATE
· We have finally decided on a banner design and Colin will pass this onto Rishi Jain to progress manufacture.
· New style LDSA membership cards can be produced at a fraction of the cost, if we revert to a seasonal renewal system for everyone. We agreed to do this by the start of season 2014-15.
· A database meeting took place yesterday (Thursday), and guidance notes have been E-mailed to Ian Pickett in order that he can log on from home.
· Steve Evans to place a note on our webpage to request all members wishing to receive communication by E-mail are to supply their current address to us.
· Work on three toilets in the ground has now been completed.
· The number of flares being thrown at away games by LFC fans has increased. The club are aware of this and are to communicate with supporters about this issue.
HOT POT DINNER
· This has been arranged for 20th September 2013 in Reds Bar.
· John Keith, Ian St John and comedian Darren Farley are to be the evening’s entertainment.
· Steve Evans is to undertake a site visit with John Keith to understand what visuals will be required and if a sound mixer is available or can he procured for the evening.
LEVEL PLAYING FIELD
· A meeting is to be arranged to discuss what we intend to do for our week of action. Although it was agreed it does not need to be in the same period most other clubs will celebrate this, and can be done over the course of the year.
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT
· Following the introduction of this benefit to replace DLA, albeit on a phased basis. Colin understood that if someone lost their entitlement, the club would accept a doctor’s letter regarding their condition to enable them to apply for disabled tickets. This providing the condition warranted it. It was thought, a more stringent check on these letters by means of a follow up call to the doctor, would be required to avoid fraudulent claims.
STADIUM CONSULTATION GROUP
· Keith suggested we invite the members to our meeting on 14th June.
AOB
· Steve Evans will be on duty as a Champion’s League Final coordinator at Wembley anytime from 17th May until 26th May.
· There is still a problem with the stewarding of the disabled parking bays in Stanley Park car park. Colin to look into resolving this.
· Brian Campbell (sr), an LDSA member passed away recently. David Higham to arrange for a sympathy card to be sent to his family.
· A 10th anniversary banner is to be commissioned in time for the Christmas dinner, which is nearer to the actual date.
NEXT MEETING
· Friday 10th May 2013. Colin to book Reds Bar.
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