[Outback Ozzy]

Willie, as much as your ideas are good, therein lies the problem. The Poker nights you mention were attended by the same 12 or 14 folk week in week out. One of the last functions organised with a live artist, only 12 people turned up. As regards the merchandise selling, I think you may find that the chairman is dead against this as it would clash with official merchandise, which is a pity really, because it doesn't - Rob has tried his dammedest to complement what is sold in the official outlets and not be in competition. The Quiz night is regularly advertised on the fishy site at the Crown on Mondays, same problem - APATHY - Yes the committee and all the OSC members are pushing the ASFC brand in everybodies faces as much as possible, all to no avail. Hopefully, this lottery grant to highlight the history of the club both recent and pre '62 will raise the profile and get more folks involved, I hope so. This is not having a go at you personally, but even I am shocked with the offers of help we sometimes get. I personally try to get to most meetings even though I live over 40 miles away. This is because I love the club as I am sure most others do and we despair at the lows of the club and enjoy the highs. It is up to all supporters to raise the profile not just the few.