KSA History

History of KFCSA

The Kilmarnock FC Supporters Association has a long and proud history that reflects the heritage of Scotland’s oldest professional football club. Below is a brief summary of the past and hopefully the KFCSA will be around for a long time to come. 

If anyone has old articles or documents relating to the history of the KFCSA please contact us as we would be delighted to hear from you. 

We hope to add more information on the history of the KFCSA but below is an interesting text that we recently came across that was taken from The Kilmarnock F.C. Supporters’ Association membership card Season 1946/47. 

Taken from The Kilmarnock F.C. Supporters’ Association membership card Season 1946/47.

RULES
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1. The Association shall be called “The Kilmarnock F.C. Supporters’ Association.” 

2. The aims and objects of the Association shall be : 

(a) To strengthen and consolidate Kilmarnock as a centre of First Division Football; 

(b) To avoid interference with the functions of the Directors; 

(c) To promote harmony between players and spectators, and to give the players the maximum of encouragement on the field; 

(d) To stamp out by example and precept the “barracking” of players; 

(e) To raise money both for the efficient carrying on of the Association and for the comfort of the spectators; and 

(f) To institute a system of voluntary subscriptions and organise those willing to give their services in a practical way. 

3. The Association shall consist of an unlimited number of members. The minimum annual subscription shall be 2s. 6d. (Two shillings and sixpence). 

4. No member shall be entitled to vote at any meeting, or shall remain in office, whose subscription has not been paid. 

5. There shall be appointed a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Convener, who, along with a committee of fourteen, shall form an Executive Committee for the management of the Association. Seven to form a quorum. 

6. The affairs shall be carried on by the Executive Committee. The Committee will retire annually, but will be eligible for re-election. 

7. In the event of any vacancy occurring during the year in the Committee, the Committee will have power to fill up same. 

8. In the event of the Association being wound up the whole fund remaining shall be transferred to the Kilmarnock Football Club, Ltd. account in the Bank, to be used for a Players’ Benevolent Fund. 

9. All Funds of the Supporters’ Association shall be lodged in the Bank in the name of the Association, and all Drafts on the Bank must be signed by any two of the following: Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary. 

10. A Special General Meeting may be called at any time by the Executive Committee, or on a requisition signed by at least twelve Members. At least one week’s notice must be given stating the Special Business. No other business shall be transacted at that Meeting. 

11. The Annual General Meeting shall be held in June, when the Treasurer will submit his Balance Sheet, duly audited, and the Committee will be elected after nomination. 

12. The preceding Rules can only be altered at the Annual General Meeting, and that only when a majority of the Members present agree to do so, but no proposed alteration can be brought up at the said Meeting unless notice to that effect has been sent, in writing, to the Secretary, seven clear days before the said Meeting. 

13. Nominations for the Committee must be moved and seconded by Members only, and each person nominated must be a member. 

14. The Committee reserve the right to expel any Member who, in their opinion, does anything prejudicial to the interests of the Association, provided that at least two-thirds of those present at the Meeting vote for the expulsion of the said Member. The party accused shall have the right to appeal against the expulsion by the Executive Committee, to a General Meeting to be specially called to deal with the case. provided that he or she gives notice thereof to the Secretary within one week after the decision of the Executive Committee has been communicated to him or her. Voting on a Motion for expulsion shall be by ballot. 

15. At all General, Special, and Committee Meetings the Chairman shall have a deliberative and casting vote. 

Below is the old logo that was replaced in 2009 with the current ”KFC Running Man Logo”