Topic: SoS London: Discussion and new members in here

[Fester19]

Graham Smith and Peter Hooton, and possibly a couple of others, are coming down on Thursday 8th July, to address a gathering of existing and prospective members.

As of today, we don't have a confirmed venue, so, any suggestions ?  Central London and capable of accommodating up to 50 people, at least.

26 people on RAOTL and 12 people on here have expressed interest so far.

Cheers

Please note the Agenda for the evening is now in the thread as merged from another thread.

[Crosby Nick]

Have you tried Ruse? It's (I think) the official London supporters club pub of choice and the landlord/manager posts on here now and again. It's situated on Borough High St, not far from London Bridge so close to the actual City area.

According to its website you can hire it out: http://www.ruse.uk.com/parties.htm

Think the guy from Ruse who posts here is Tonyh but could be wrong...

I'd be up for going but am over in ireland for a wedding that day. Best of luck.

[Hij]

I'm interested, have been away from my PC for a while but have a PM in my inbox with an email to contact, or should I contact Graham?

[Graham Smith]

I'm interested, have been away from my PC for a while but have a PM in my inbox with an email to contact, or should I contact Graham?

Not me. The people organising the London crew.

[hoonin]

If it's an evening thing I'll attend.

[whtwht]

If it's an evening thing I'll attend.

Same here.

[JohnBarnesBigToe]

If it's an evening thing I'll attend.

Same here

[cynicaloldgit]

I'd certainly be interested in attending; so many Liverpool fans down here don't have any idea of how bad things are and we need to get them educated.

[SMD]

Two interested here. Do we need to get in touch with anyone or can we just turn up?

[chrissimpson81]

Im interested in attending this meeting
kepp us posted in regards venue,time etc.

[Cockney Kid]

Fester, hello mate, i know you are on the LFC london forum. Im Cockney Kopite on that.
I think as crosby nick says, The ruse pub is a good choice, i know Tony, im sure he would not mind us having it there, after all we had the christmas party their. FYI yes it probably will be in the evening. 
If some of the london Reds register on www.lfclondon.co.uk im sure their will be some information on their. I think that Chris Odea is the guy you need to contact. his Email is
chrisodea@hixvil.co.uk)

Hope i have been helpful.

[west_london_red]

Im certainly interested in attending.

[Graham Smith]

We've made it clear that we're pretty relaxed about anyone attending - member or not.

Good chance for people to see how we work and much of it will be introductions etc.

I doubt there'll be much voting, if any,  on the night but we'll have membership forms, packs and other resources with us.

[neel2108]

Will defo make it. Was gonna suggest  the Famous Three Kings in west kensington (I know its chelsea territory) used to be a good pub for reds to watch the game and sing.

[Chivasino]

I'll be there.

[Cockney Kid]

We've made it clear that we're pretty relaxed about anyone attending - member or not.

Good chance for people to see how we work and much of it will be introductions etc.

I doubt there'll be much voting, if any,  on the night but we'll have membership forms, packs and other resources with us.

Graham are you going to be organising it. Just let me know when and where and i will let some of the other Reds i know, to make sure that the come to that meeting. As i am a paid SOS member i can come to that meeting, i think that you do have to be a paid SOS member to come to that meeting. 

[Graham Smith]

Graham are you going to be organising it. Just let me know when and where and i will let some of the other Reds i know, to make sure that the come to that meeting. As i am a paid SOS member i can come to that meeting, i think that you do have to be a paid SOS member to come to that meeting. 

I'm not organising the venue or any arrangements but I will probably chair the meeting. They'll let everyone know the venue when sorted.

We are not limiting it to paid up members but only they will be allowed to express any views if any votes are required (which is unlikely).

This is a relaxed first meeting to set the tone for the formal setting up of the branch that will be done by those picking up the baton.

There will be encouragement and the opportunity to join that evening.

[hoonin]

I doubt there'll be much voting, if any,  on the night but we'll have membership forms, packs and other resources with us.

More importantly Graham, are you buying the ale?

[Rome-77]

this is a good move. a SOS London branch. 

[Graham Smith]

More importantly Graham, are you buying the ale?

As it looks like we're stumping up for the room it'll be the cockneys getting the first shout in. No cocktails please.

[redmark]

Does a london branch stretch to luton?

[Graham Smith]

Does a london branch stretch to luton?

If you're happy to come in for meetings - no problem.

[Lusty]

I'll be there.  Might not be able to make it till later though.

[RK7]

I'm about an hour and half away, I would like to attend depending on time because of work commitments. Is there a distance from London limit?

[Graham Smith]

I'm about an hour and half away, I would like to attend depending on time because of work commitments. Is there a distance from London limit?

Nope. Unless the branch ultimately decides that as it gets bigger it has to limit the area.

Branches can have no more than 100 members.

[Kennys from heaven]

Am more than interested in any gathering, as it would be good to get involved and make my SOS membership worthwhile!

Being from Reading, I can make London no problem - Bring it on!

[hoonin]

As it looks like we're stumping up for the room it'll be the cockneys getting the first shout in. No cocktails please.

I'm as much a cockney/Londoner as you're a wool

[RK7]

Nope. Unless the branch ultimately decides that as it gets bigger it has to limit the area.

Branches can have no more than 100 members.

I would imagine it would have more than 100 members. Why the limit?

[quinny]

Does a london branch stretch to luton?

I'm coming in from just north of Luton, so I hope so!

[west_london_red]

As it looks like we're stumping up for the room it'll be the cockneys getting the first shout in. No cocktails please.

A shandy do you?

[Alan_X]

If it's an evening thing I'll attend.

What time is it likely to start? I could be there if it doesn't start too early.

[Graham Smith]

I would imagine it would have more than 100 members. Why the limit?

It was felt important that branches didn't get too big to keep them reflective of the membership. Also as democracy increases we didn't want to see one branch dominating a vote due to their block voting size.

[evenflow]

i'm away but good luck with it and i hope i'm around for the next one.

[RK7]

It was felt important that branches didn't get too big to keep them reflective of the membership. Also as democracy increases we didn't want to see one branch dominating a vote due to their block voting size.

I'll come along, will be good to meet you, but if I get turfed out for being the 101st person through the door I wont be best pleased.
 

[Graham Smith]

I'll come along, will be good to meet you, but if I get turfed out for being the 101st person through the door I wont be best pleased.
 

Get there early then.

[Cockney Kid]

Graham has a date and place been orgonised yet. Please make it on a friday or saturday as any other day might limit the amount of people comming.

[Graham Smith]

Graham has a date and place been orgonised yet. Please make it on a friday or saturday as any other day might limit the amount of people comming.

You need to email the organisers.

It is the 8th at the moment as that is what they suggested. I'm not the organiser as such, I'm just pitching up when and where told.

[jason42]

Much interest in a South West Wales branch?

[Graham Smith]

Much interest in a South West Wales branch?

I'm awaiting feedback.

[west_london_red]

Graham has a date and place been orgonised yet. Please make it on a friday or saturday as any other day might limit the amount of people comming.

Agree, a weekend would probably be easier all round i reckon