This, basically was it (extract of an email received after the meeting):
We covered a wide range of topics but I just wanted to confirm how we would move forward:
Frequency : every two months, so the next one will be in September. We will get an email out shortly with dates for the remainder of 2019 and in to 2020 so people know where they stand.
Composition : we will aim for circa 30 people and think about how we can get a younger and more diverse representation on to the Forum. If you do know of anybody that would be interested and fit that profile then please let me know.
Location : we will base meetings at the Ricoh Arena but move around occasionally, for example a visit to the Training Ground or a local rugby club.
Format : we will discuss a particular topic for the first hour then take questions from the floor followed by an update from the club. Trying to keep to about two hours.
Promotion : we will get somebody to take notes and review overnight moving forward so that we can publish the output within 24hrs. After that, feel free to discuss you take on things via friends, social media, etc.
In terms of future topics we discussed:
How things work behind the scenes at the Training Ground : strength & conditioning; psychology; nutrition; etc.
How games are analysed and preparation programmes.
The Academy.
Community engagement.
Ticketing and match-day experience (including catering).
The bigger corporate picture : structure; finances; revenue streams; concerts; etc.
We also discussed specific issues to look at in the short term, we can provide updates on these at the next meeting:
Disabled access across the stadium, including the Club House.
Coach travel generally – home and away games.
Away day ticketing – can we create Wasps sections of the crowd.
General parking – issues with Glide and seasonal parking.
Ticket receipts not showing on credit card statements as Wasps.
email did say minutes would be posted early next week (ie this week), so will enquire where they are
Always a Wasp