SUPPORTERS TRUST A.G.M. 2008
Berwick Rangers Supporters Trust chairman John Bell reported on another succesful year at the Trust's 4th Annual Meeting, held in The Bonarsteads on Saturday.

Highlights of the Trust's achievements during the previous 12 months included the publication of the "Mission Impossible" book celebrating last year's successful promotion campaign,and a further increase in Trust membership to 204, which represents more than 50% of Berwick Rangers' core home support.

Rangers' manager Michael Renwick attended the meeting and spoke about his teambuilding plans for the new season,which will be largely dependent on the financial resources made available by the board, although the manager is committed to returning his side to the Second Division at the first time of asking. Michael Renwick impressed the meeting with his attitude and commitment, and it is to be hoped that he receives the necessary support for his future plans at the club.

Trust members endorsed proposals for their organisations' 2008/09 budget, with sums ring-fenced for helping with physical improvements that will benefit supporters, continued support for youth and community development, and a general purpose fund to support schemes put forward by Trust members.

The Trust are also looking at a series of new fundraising schemes and these will re reported to the Trust membership in the near future. In the meantime,the Trust is supporting forthcoming testimonials for long-serving Rangers legends Grant McNicol and Gary O'Connor.

Finally ,the Trust board welcomes two new members in David Spence and Ian Gregory,and looks foward to them helping build on last year's achievements.

Minutes from the meeting will be available very shortly.