Present: Trevor Lambert, Neil Carter, Graham Hilsdon, Stan Taylor and Chris Davis

Apologies: were received from Tim Rosser, Martin Brodetsky, Paul Lowe and Ray Whittaker

Matters Arising: (from a pre-AGM meeting) Stan presented a draft letter to the Chief Executive, Oxford City Council (and copied to the 4 Party Leaders and Conservative Party Agent) concerning land ownership at the Minchery Farm complex and planning conditions relating to future development. Letter was approved and will be sent in next 2 days, answers to which will clarify the situation for the Trust.

Public meeting: Confirmation that the meeting had been advanced to Friday 24 March 2006 at Cowley Community Centre, to commence at 7.30pm. Doors will open at 7.00pm. A bar will be available.

Stan and Neil will man the door and ensure people sign in for safety reasons to give us a comprehensive attendance list of members and non-members.
Press Release wording agreed, to be issued on 21 March, mainly announcing the meeting details, the Trust's intention to refer to the Club's home ground as "The United Stadium" and the proposed march from the old Manor Ground site to the new ground on 8 April 2006.

Dave Boyle from Supporters Direct is expected to attend.

An amplifier/microphone facility is being organised either via Martin or 722027, a local hire firm.

Chris will invite Thames Valley Police to comment on the proposed route for the march and any other business they may wish to raise.

An invitation will be extended to Nick Merry/Jim Smith if it is deemed appropriate, bearing in mind developments about the purchase of the Club may be a hot news item in mid-week.

The wording of 2 resolutions agreed and to be proposed (sec. note: precise wording will figure in the notes of the open meeting)

At this time of uncertainty for the Club and ill-will towards its present owner, the Board agreed to introduce a £5 only membership fee to cover the 6 month period to 30 September 2006 to attract new members during a short term campaign to raise awareness of the Club's plight. The Board will, however, emphasise that the normal £10 fee does cover the 18 month period to 30 September 2007.

The meeting closed at 9.55pm. The next meeting will be arranged in the near future.

Chris Davis
21 March 2006