Hereford director and HUST board member Joanie Roberts is a candidate in the latest FSA election.
This from the FSA (Football Supporters Association):
Voting opened today in the election for Individual Membership Tier representatives on the FSA National Council.
There are three positions available and nine nominations were received. Please note that only those individuals in voting membership of the FSA when nominations opened on 28th April 2023 will be eligible to vote in this election.
The candidates are:
Tony Wilkinson
Michelle Shaw
Ted Morris
Jeffrey Roy
Steve Moulds
Michael Green
Kat Law
Joanie Roberts
Michael Wimsey
Joanie Roberts's election statement:
I am an Experienced Director and a strong professional with a wealth of experience in the Customer Service Industries and totally conversant with a range of differing sized Member Organisations including a keen understanding of Strategic Planning to deliver effective communication across all levels of a business. Skilled in Networking, Negotiation, Business Planning, Mindset Coach, Public Speaking and Live Event Producer, plus Social Media Marketing. I currently run my own business supporting small businesses/charities to build solid business strategies and structure their commercial and media presence, raising their profile. This includes coaching of quality networking and digital marketing skills to see the vision for their business and manage and deliver on their goals. I also work with the Community Transformation Team within Herefordshire Mind.
I have experience in grassroots football with my voluntary work as both the Fundraising & PR Director of Hereford United Supporters' Trust, Media Director of Hereford FC and INED for Herefordshire FA. I am also Vice Chair of both the IAG (Inclusion Advisory Group) and Women's Development League for our county FA. All of these align a deep understanding of the football fans needs and challenges. I hold certificates in FA Safeguarding for Committee Members, The FA Safeguarding Children and in Community Organising. I am also a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Having previously held the position of Area Relationship Manager (Business Development) for Herefordshire for H&W Chamber of Commerce, supporting and connecting businesses, developing strong relationships, facilitating and hosting events, I understand the value of effective network opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity as I believe I have the relevant skills and experience
to offer to the FSA, in understanding the value and importance of effective
communication strategies to build a quality community and solid brand of
distinction. Being a Director of a Football Club also gives me an unparalleled
insight into the dynamics of football and the people involved, particularly as there
are a significant number of volunteers involved, of which I am one.
Details
Two positions are available for the full three-year term and one position will be available for a one-year term following the resignation of Pete Daykin. The two candidates polling the most votes will be allocated the three-year terms and the individual receiving the third highest number of votes will be allocated the one-year term.
The election will conclude at the FSA AGM on Saturday 24th June 2023. The newly elected candidates will join Christine Seddon, Jamie Dapaah and Nigel Davidson as Individual representatives on the Council.
Online voting will close at midday on Friday 23rd June and reopen in person at the AGM for a short period to enable those who have not voted to do so.