NEWS
WEB UPDATES
Please visit the Social Page for the CRICKET RESULT, THE NEW 2008/9 PREDICTION COMPETITION ENTRY FORM, THE NEW NASC FANTASY MINI LEAGUE and a new link to the NASC 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL TEAM LEAGUE.
31/07/08
NEW WEB SITE
Members approved the committee's suggestion at the AGM that we purchase a new web site. Scarfey is dealing with this, with the aim of getting the new site up and running by the end of this year. If you have any suggestions for site content, please email Mark. Thank you.
31/07/08
AGM REPORT
This is not a full report, but a very brief summary of the AGM (which was well attended - thank you) for those of you who could not attend.
1. Committee Reports - all committee reports were accepted and approved.
2. Membership & Travel Fees - agreed that these would remain the same for this season, but that travel fees may need to be reviewed early in the saeson (we are still awaiting the coach company to confirm hire costs and wwe expect those to rise due to recent fuel price increases).
3. NASC Supporter of the Year & Armchair Supporter of the Year Awards - won by Kate Shaw and Mark Scarfe respectively. Well done Kate!
4. Bouldy's Prediction Competition - Results and presentations - Won by David Granger who was present to accept the Brian Sadler trophy, and who kindly donated his winnings to our charity fund. Runner up Mark Scarfe.
5. NASC Fantasy Football - Results and presentations - won by Chris Upton, who was present to accept his cheque and who kindly donated his winnings to our charity fund. Runner up Kate Shaw.
6. NASC Charity 2008/2009 - proposals to AGM. It was accepted that NASC's charity of the year for 2008/9 would be All Hallows Hospice.
7. NASC web site - proposal by committee for NASC to purchase a new professionally constructed web site. For further details see webmasters report. - The proposal was accepted without any against. Mark Scarfe will oversee the construction of the new site later this year.
8. Election of officers (note: three nominations received for Sports & Social Secretary: Kate Shaw, Mark Scarfe and Jordan Wale. Mark has declined to accept his nomination). - Kate also declined her nomination, resulting in Jordan Wale being elected unopposed. Other committee positions were confirmed - please see the updated contact page for details of your new committee.
9. Election of non committee posts - Please see the updated contact page for details.
10. Raffle of Highbury Seat - Now drawn and completed.
11. Any other business - matters raised from the floor to be dealt with by the committee.
Thank you to all members who attended and contributed to the AGM, and for your kind words at the end in appreciation of the outgoing committee's hard work during the year. Your new committee will try to uphold those standards.
04/07/08
NASC AGM
6.30PM SUNDAY 06/07/08
WHITE HORSE PH, TROWSE, NORWICH.
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME
AGENDA:
1. Committee Reports
2. Membership & Travel Fees
3. NASC Supporter of the Year & Armchair Supporter of the Year Awards
4. Bouldy's Prediction Competition - Results and presentations
5. NASC Fantasy Football - Results and presentations
6. NASC Charity 2008/2009 - proposals to AGM
7. NASC web site - proposal by committee for NASC to purchase a new professionally constructed web site. For further details see webmasters report.
8. Election of officers (note: three nominations received for Sports & Social Secretary: Kate Shaw, Mark Scarfe and Jordan Wale. Mark has declined to accept his nomination).
9. Election of non committee posts
10. Raffle of Highbury Seat
11. Any other business
Please note the start time of 6.30pm!
04/07/08
TICKETS AND TRAVEL 2008/2009
Please be aware that a new booking form is available for you to use. It can be downloaded from the Travel page.
01/05/08
NASC V LIVERPOOL CHARITY FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
SAT MAY 10TH AT WROXHAM FC
Players and spectators needed - see social page
04/04/08
END OF SEASON BASH
Saturday May 24th
Booking now - see social page for details.
04/04/08
NASC ANNUAL CRICKET CHALLENGE
Sunday May 25th
Players needed now - see social page for details.
18/03/08
RACE FOR LIFE FUND RAISING (IN MEMORY OF BRIAN 'BOULDY' SADLER)
At the March members meeting we had a lovely surprize visit from some of Bouldy Sadler's family (just a pity more members weren't present to meet them . . .)
Bouldy's sister Julie and brother-in-law Ray kindly took the chance to say 'thank you' to NASC for the support we offered to Brian and his family during his illness last year. They also presented to NASC a wonderful Arsenal book which they asked the club to keep and share amongst our members. The book was intended as a christmas present for Brian, but sadly as you know Brian died shortly before Christmas.
NASC is very honoured to have been given this book, and we will keep it as an open resource for members. More details about the book and how members can borrow it will appear here shortly.
Julie also told us about her participation in the Cancer Research 'Race For Life'. Julie is taking part in the event, to be held in Norwich on May 4th, in memory of Bouldy. Julie is attempting to raise £500 through her part in the race. If you would like to sponsor Julie, please visit the web link below where you will find full details of the event and an easy on-line sponsorship facility. On behalf of Julie thank you for your support.
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/juliedavison1
14/03/08
AN EVENING WITH PAUL MERSON - This event is now SOLD OUT. All 70 NASC places have been taken. If you still want to go contact Tracey and put your name down for cancellations.
14/03/08
VICE CHAIR FILLED UNTIL AGM
Many thanks to Trevor Wilcox for agreeing to support NASC by filling the Vice Chairman's slot until the next AGM. Would any members willing to fill the role from the AGM please make themsleves known to any committee member.
22/02/08
CLOCK END SEAT
Just a reminder that the CLOCK END SEAT from Highbury is still available. It's first prize in our raffle which will be drawn at the end of the season, and raffle tickets are only 20 each. Please buy a ticket from Kate at members meetings or on match days, or send a cheque for however many tickets you want to the club address and we'll reserve them for you. All proceeds are going to The Willow Foudation. Thanks!
22/0/2/08
UPDATED TICKET ALLOCATION RULES
At the February Members Meeting, members approved revised wording for our ticket allocation policy which will now be written into the club rules. Please see the Travel Page for the updated allocation rules.
18/02/08
VICE CHAIRMAN VACANCY
Simon has advised the committee that he is standing down from his position as Vice Chairman with immediate effect, due to personal circumstances. The position of NASC Vice Chairman is therefore vacant. We would like to fill this position as soon as possible, so would any members interested please contact dave@norfolkarsenal.com please.
31/01/08
NEW GOONER ANNOUNCEMENT
Clare and Jason would like to introduce the newest gooner to our fellow members. He was born on 16th November weighing 7lb 4oz and his full name is Reece James Hayden.
31/01/08
AN EVENING WITH PAUL MERSON - Booking NOW!
NASC presents The Sportsman's Dinner - an evening with Paul Merson.
To be held at Sprowston Manor Hotel on Friday 25th April 2008. Guest speaker Paul Merson, plus comedian, raffles, auction of Arsenal memorabilia and three course meal.
Front tables £55 per person reduced to £40 for NASC members. Other tables £40 per person reduced to £25 for NASC members. Over 18's only, dress smart.
All proceeds to charity. 2/3rds to NASC for our chosen charity, The Willow Foundation (Bob Wilson), 1/3rd to Notre Dame Prep School.
£10 deposit books your place - contact tracey@norfolkarsenal.com for details/bookings.
31/01/08
NEW NORFOLK GOONER BLOG
Want to read a respond to a new Norfolk Gooner Blog?
Click here: http://www.blogwebsites.net/member.php?member=NorfolkGooner
13/12/07
BRIAN 'BOULDY' SADLER
It is with huge sadness that on behalf of NASC I must report the death of Mr Brian 'Bouldy' Sadler.
Bouldy died in the early hours of this morning (Thurs Dec 13th) peacefully at All Hallows after a long fight against cancer.
Bouldy was a founder member of NASC and a major supporter of the club, and his work for NASC has helped us to become the club we are today. Brian organised many charity events in NASC's name, and his good humour was loved by all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
We'll miss him.
28/10/07
NEXT MEMBERS MEETING - DECEMBER 2ND
Please note there is NO MEMBERS MEETING IN NOVEMBER. The next members meeting is DECEMBER 2ND, usual time and venue.
28/10/07
NASC CHRISTMAS MEAL - THURSDAY DECEMBER 20TH. BOOKING NOW.
This year's Christmas Party will be held at the Maids Head Hotel in Tombland, Norwich on Thursday 20th December. The tables are booked for 8pm. For those who want to meet a little earlier we will designate a nearby pub closer to the time.
NASC MEMBERS CAN ENJOY A CLUB SUBSIDY FOR THE EVENING. The full cost is £29.95, but NASC members will pay only £20. For this you get a three course meal and coffee, crackers, party hats, a cheesey christmas DJ, party games and there is even a dance floor! Members are welcome to bring guests as well (guests will pay the full price).
BOOK NOW. Please email rhys@norfolkarsenal.com or call/text Rhys on 07768 711980. We will need a deposit of £10 per person by 20th November please.
For details of the maids head and their christmas menu please visit:
http://www.foliohotels.com/maidshead/offers/index.htm
28/10/07
REDUCED TRAVEL FEES
Travel fees to Arsenal for NASC members who are senior citizens (over 65) have been reduced from £12 to £10 until further notice, and junior NASC members (under 16) can now travel for half the adult fare (so just £7 return). All other travel fees remain as they were before.
10/09/07
NASC WIN THE JOHN ELLIS SHIELD
See Social Page for report, and gallery for picture special.
23/07/07
BOULDY SADLER
Good to see a few NASC faces at the Auction in Loddon yesterday, held to raise funds for Bouldy Sadler. Even better to see Bouldy there, in good spirits with a smile and a laugh for everyone as ever. He passes on his thanks to NASC. I presented a cheque to Brian's family for £625 on behalf of NASC, the amount raised by our auction and donations so far, and we also donated a pair of tickets to the Emirates Cup to the Kings Head Auction. If you missed the recent press feature on Bouldy you can view it here.
09/07/07
AFC SUPPORTERS CLUB WEEK
It's Supporters Club week on arsenal.com, and we hope NASC will be featured during the week. Keep a look out for us on the Arsenal web site.
09/07/07
EVENT NEWS: AUCTION AT KINGS HEAD FOR BOULDY
NASC is supporting the fund raising efforts for our member Brian Sadler. On Sunday July 22nd the The Kings Head, Loddon, are holding an Auction to raise money for Brian. The monies raised will go towards the cost of building a special wash room for Brian at his home. ALL NASC MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
The event starts at 7pm and will include an auction, as well as a raffle (first prize 27" flat screen HD TV). If you can't attend but you would like to support the appeal you can make a donation or buy a book of raffle tickets (£1) by emailing mark@norfolkarsenal.com. NASC has already raised over £600 for the fund - a good start and we hope you will continue with your generosity by supporting the event at the Kings Head. Thank you.
02/07/07
NASC AGM REPORT
The NASC AGM was held yesterday, thanks to all who attended. Here is a brief summary of the important bits:
Commitee 2007/2008:
The following were elected:
Chairman: Dave Watson
Vice Chairman: Simon Withey
Secretary: Julie Jephson
Treasurer: Tracey Clarke
Social: Kate Shaw
Web: Mark Scarfe
The following non committee posts were filled:
Assistant Secretary: Rhys Mills
Assistant Travel Organiser: Gary Shaw
Assistant Treasurer: John Clarke
NASC Supporter of the Year: Dave Watson
NASC Armchair Supporter of the Year: Mick Cutting
Arsenal Player of the Month for April: Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal Player of the Month for April: Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal Player of the Season: Cesc Fabregas
Ticket and Travel: Prices held for the forthcoming season. 30p booking charge made by Arsenal to NASC for paper tickets to be paid by the club (members will not be charged this amount). New booking form available on line (see travel page for full details).
Committee reports:
These were accepted and it was noted that the club finances were in a healthy state thanks to good uptake of tickets and travel last season. The chairman registered the club's thanks to Trevor Wilcox, who is standing down after six years on the committee.
Committee proposal:
The proposal for a new payment structure for committee expenses as detailed in the agenda was passed.
Committee proposal:
The Webmaster advised members the club had been approached to accept paid advertising on the site. On his and the committee's recomendation it was agreed to accept this advertising. In course, a small ad will appear on the site's homepage.
Social:
A stadium tour has been booked for August and a Christmas Meal for Decemeber. Full details will be on the Social page shortly.
After the AGM NASC welcomed members of Brian 'Bouldy' Sadler's family to the meeting, and Brian's brother-in-law Ray gave an update of Brian's condition. He also read out a note from Brian to NASC which was warmly received.
An auction was held to raise funds for Brian's appeal, and £564 was raised on the night. A great effort - thank you to everyone who supported this. With additional donations the amount raised will be over £600.
02/07/07
ANDREW CLARKE/BETTS
NASC is sad to hear of the death of Andrew Clarke. Andrew was featured in the local press last year - a local gooner fighting against a brain tumour. Thanks to the efforts of Brian Sadler, NASC was able to arrange a complimentary trip to Arsenal for Andrew last season - his only visit to our new stadium. Andrew kindly penned a report of the day for us which you can find further down this page. We are pleased to have given Andrew a day to remember. NASC sends our sympathies to Andrew's family and friends.
02/07/07
OWN A PIECE OF HIGHBURY
Clock End Seat up for grabs!
Please note that this raffle has now been extended until the end of the year. Tickets will be on sale until December 2007 when the draw will take place, so please keep hold of your tickets! Click here for details.
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