Dear All - please this message onto everybody on your e-mail lists.

 

Thank you for those of you who attended last weeks meeting on the purchase of the Burgess field. The meeting went extremely well with balanced constructive arguements put forward on the purchase of the field. Because of a clause in the agreement and the fact that some members did not recieve notification of the EGM in time, the meeting became just a general discussion, although in the end a vote was called to get an indication of the feeling from the members present. Of the 35+ members present 25+ voted in favour of buying the field.  An official EGM will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday 24th April at 8.00 in the clubhouse.

 

One of the main concerns was the ability of the club to repay of £130,000 over 4 years for the purchase of the field. In the initial letter I asked you to pledge 4 payments to the club over the next 4 years to cover this cost. If 100 club members were to pledge £250/year over the next 4 years, along with the tax we could claim back, this would ensure the cost would be covered. So far we have recieved pledges of £21,600 , some have given £250, and some higher.

 

Please pledge as much as you can (£250 is only an example) . We need the money to buy this field, which will be a huge asset to the club, not only for a new pitch/playing area , but also for much needed car parking. A pledge form is attached , which you can fill in and return to me , or simply reply in an e-mail the amount you wish to pledge. This is only a pledge at the moment and monies will only be taken from your account once the deal has been signed and you fill in a standing order form.

 

Dave Rhodes   ... Chairman H&WRFC

 

 

H&W RFC  PURCHASE OF BURGESS LAND

 

 

PLEDGE  FORM

 

 

I am prepared to assist the Club in Purchasing the land for a total cost of £130,000. I wish to make a Gift Aided donation to the club in the form of one of the three options listed below (please tick the appropriate box and fill in the amount you wish to donate).

 

A.   I wish to donate a one off gift of ______ which I will pay in _____(month&year)

B.    I will pay the sum of £_______ on ___________(date) for the next four years

C.   I wish to make a contribution in another way

 

If you pay tax please sign below to indicate that the club can claim gift aid( which will add 28% to the value of your contribution

 

Please remember that you are committing yourself to gifting the money you have specified over and above the payment of your normal subscription or donation.

 

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