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    Copied from QPR Report but its a general statement by the OSC committee

    http://qprreport.proboards.com/index...&page=1#316670
    Subject: Statement from OSC Committee (sent by Linda Favell on behalf of all Committee Members)

    We announce that, with immediate effect, the Committee members of the QPR Official Supporters Club (OSC) have resigned en masse and have no wish to continue serving in their respective roles.

    It has become evident that the role of the OSC Committee has been diminishing increasingly of late. The historical objectives and purposes as listed in its Constitution are rarely sought by the Club. With technological media advances in recent years, the Club is able to communicate with individual supporters in ways that render the OSC Committee unnecessary. The Committee members have been keenly aware of this decline in the recent past, feel under-utilised and consider their contributions unappreciated and unacknowledged.

    Ultimately, the decision was reached as a result of the sharp disdain experienced at the recent Fans Forum where seemingly fresh topics were brought to the Forum by various supporters’ groups and individuals despite the OSC having discussed the same issues with the Club over the past 18 months. The Club's demonstration of concern at the Forum suggested that the its executives and staff had been blithely unaware of some of these issues. This, in turn, has also demonstrated that the efforts made by the OSC Committee in voicing concerns on behalf of supporters - in an attempt to improve the match day experience - had at best been given minimal recognition, if not entirely dismissed.

    The Committee, as a whole, has adopted the viewpoint of no confidence and stands down in the belief that working with the Club has been and will continue to be a futile exercise.

    Topics raised at previous OSC meetings:
    Date of meeting
    Topic Raised
    Comments
    OSC EGM/AGM
    4.1.2012
    John Reid (LSA) complained that the LSA had written several letters to the Club, with no responses.
    Philip Beard wanted to commit to open lines of communication with fans groups. He wanted to arrange and diarise a set of regular meetings throughout the year.
    OSC EGM/AGM
    4.1.2012
    Stewarding, ticket sales, loyalty points, website information.
    Items to be raised at future OSC meetings (see below).
    OSC EGM/AGM
    4.1.2012
    Fans Liaison Officer.
    Philip Beard said Club needed to prioritise and would be unlikely to be able to fund necessary headcount for this role. He considered communication should be straightforward.
    OSC EGM/AGM
    4.1.2012
    Loyalty Points
    Philip Beard recognised the need to review the Loyalty Points scheme.
    OSC Committee meeting
    29.2.2012 attended by Becky Grote and Dan Laryea
    Stewarding issues
    No further action despite several individual emails to the Club.
    OSC Committee meeting
    1.8.2012 attended by Philip Beard, Becky Grote, Dan Laryea, Jon Davies
    OSC Membership (what benefits?) and Function
    Philip Beard suggested OSC membership should be “opt-in”. He asked the Committee what it wanted the OSC function to be.
    OSC Committee meeting
    1.8.2012 attended by Philip Beard, Becky Grote, Dan Laryea, Jon Davies
    Family Stand – OSC stated that the issue should have been handled more sensitively, with prior consultation.
    Philip Beard said the decision had to be made quickly and that the Lower Loft was the easiest section to change. The decision stands.
    OSC noted that the Box Office staff had worked well when moving supporters’ seats.
    OSC Committee meeting
    1.8.2012 attended by Philip Beard, Becky Grote, Dan Laryea, Jon Davies
    Ticket Touts brought up at meeting and emailed to Box Office. What controls in place to prevent this. Can tickets be tracked back to individuals?
    Club encouraged use of Viagogo.
    Nothing could be done to stop ticket touts.
    OSC Committee meeting
    1.8.2012 attended by Philip Beard, Becky Grote, Dan Laryea, Jon Davies
    Club tradition and history. Wanted contact maintained with ex-players and staff to keep tradition alive.
    Philip Beard happy to have a viable scheme set up if there was a particular purpose.
    OSC Committee meeting
    1.8.2012 attended by Philip Beard, Becky Grote, Dan Laryea, Jon Davies
    Hospitality too expensive for most regular supporters. Asked whether less expensive facilities could be provided for supporters’ special occasions.
    All hospitality packages to be sold at maximum cost in order to accrue maximum profits.

    • kron-1664
      #23
      kron-1664 commented
      Editing a comment
      The OSC has always just been a bunch of hardcore fans who feel that they are 'part' of the club and have a 'say' in the decision making process. The fact is they never have and never will . The only reason the club owners and players would ever pander to these over enthusiastic fans is because they needed to know the general feeling towards things from the majority. Now with twitter they can gauge that instantly and thus making an OSC type organisation redundant.

    • Teflon
      #24
      Teflon commented
      Editing a comment
      Originally posted by kron-1664
      The OSC has always just been a bunch of hardcore fans who feel that they are 'part' of the club and have a 'say' in the decision making process. The fact is they never have and never will . The only reason the club owners and players would ever pander to these over enthusiastic fans is because they needed to know the general feeling towards things from the majority. Now with twitter they can gauge that instantly and thus making an OSC type organisation redundant.
      Fact the OSC used to be heavily involved with the club check the history of the OSC Kron and yes they have made an influence on some decisions within the club.
      Yes technologies and times have changed and is this for the better. Do we really want a Chairman to go on there half cocked and full of wind at times?? Not very professional. Have you been to or supported any OSC event's or LSA events or other supporter groups or do you just turn up to games and then go home.

      Isleworth

      No worries we all want the same thing in the end stability within the club

    • QPR71
      #25
      QPR71 commented
      Editing a comment
      Originally posted by HammersmithR
      I can't say I am surprised. Fair play to them. Talking with the club is just full of hot air and promises. I raised the issue about my in successive seasons players failing to turn up at a school event. Phil Beard said it was wrong and would deal with it. He promised to ring or email my missus the next day after the fans forum. It's now 4 weeks since the fans forum and she has not heard a thing from Beard. I give up trying to email that bloke. He never replies. Must have his Blackberry turned off all the time or he has a very inept PA!
      after what he said in the forum that is disgraceful...im very disappointed to hear that
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