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December Monthly Meeting

Date: 20/12/2017

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Location: South Shields FC, Mariner Park, Shaftsbury Avenue, South Shields, NE32 3UP

We’re delighted to invite you to our December monthly meeting, which will be the first AMF event to be held at South Shields Football Club.

This month we are thrilled to be joined by one of the region’s most successful businessmen, Geoff Thompson, who will discuss his success story, South Shields Football Club.

Representatives from The Frontier Group and St Clare’s Hospice, will introduce their organisations at this monthly meeting, as part of an exclusive benefit offered to all new members when they join the AMF.

This month’s guest speakers are:

Geoff ThompsonSouth Shields FC
Following the club’s hugely successful 2016-17 season, Geoff will be talking about his decision to buy the club, his desire to put the football team on the map and his long-term plans for South Shields FC. In a football mad region his story is sure to entertain, as well as provide a unique insight into the entrepreneurial mindset and business skills required to successfully grow a brand.

New member presentation: The Frontier Group
Darren Taylor, account director at industry-leading business technology provider The Frontier Group, will discuss how the company’s specialist services in mobile, connectivity and IT solutions could benefit you.

New member presentation: St Clare’s Hospice
Emma Cumpson, corporate fundraiser at St Clare’s Hospice, one of the AMF’s registered charities will be in attendance to discuss more about this worthwhile charity.

This month’s buffet is kindly sponsored by Charlton and Co.

To Book Your place at this event contact Jack Rae.

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