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Executive committee meeting
Sunday 12th November 2006
Present T.Thomas, G.Burton, G.Denvers, J.Rodgers, M.Peace, S.Ramsden, P.Bruce,
P.Ginnelly, D.Rickell, A.Houlker, G.Wilkinson, S.Wilson.
Guests in attendance. Cllr. Paul Kane, Mr Paul Cummins. (K.M.C.)
Welcome by the chairman.
Welcomed everyone to the meeting, There had been concern raised over the clubs commitment to the Fisher’s development, the people concerned had been reassured over Dewsbury Ranger’s intentions. The chairman went onto to explain the purpose of the meeting with the two visitors.
Cllr.Kane and Mr. Cummins were invited to join the meeting.
The club Chairman gave a brief synopsis of were the club was at, and what it hoped to achieve. Cllr Kane explained his role on the area committee, which was to help and guide clubs like Dewsbury Rangers to flourish. He asked what the clubs needs were and expressed his support in trying to assist the Club in a search for a permanent home. Mr.Thomas put forward the idea that although Fishers would help our cause, that the club would always need more pitches, and went on to state that the club had toyed with the idea of looking to develop Bywell. Cllr Kane replied that Kicking Rugby off the pitches at Bywell would not look good for Dewsbury Rangers, and asked if there were any other areas that the club would look at developing.
This led to the question being asked about Wakefield Road playing pitches, and as to why clubs from outside the area had the use of two of the pitches. Cllr Kane responded that he would discuss this with (KMC) to see if it would be possible for all the pitches there to be allocated to Dewsbury Rangers, and that the club should plan for the future, and that perhaps this site may be the best option. He went on to explain that because of the area, there might be a possibility of funding from different committee’s to help with the development. Paul Kane felt he could best help the club by being a non-executive member of the development committee. The proposal to the meeting was that Cllr. Kane be invited to join the Development Committee.
Proposed J. Rodgers
Seconded A.Houlker
The vote was unanimous and Cllr Kane was asked to join the committee, without voting rights. An offer was made to draw up some plans for Wakefield Road, and Cllr Kane also suggested that members of KMC to be invited to talk with the development committee.
Paul Cummins
Spoke about his role at K.M.C. and stated he would talk to his Project manager to make sure he was breaking no rules in getting involved
Mr.Cummins was informed about the arrangements made at Bywell, but these had been a gentleman’s agreement and no paper work could be found. It was explained what the club had done in the past, and that it intended in the near future to spend a substantial sum on developing what little we had there. Mr.Cummins said he would take this back to his management for their appraisal and to ask for guidance from them.
Cllr.Kane and P.Cummins left the meeting.
Treasurers Report.
Mrs.Denvers gave out a handout and explained the current state of the clubs finances.
Secretary’s Report
There had been a meeting at Fishers with the F.A and Dewsbury Celtic RLFC, the committee decided that it would not be in the best interest of the club to go down this avenue. There had been league fines for two players. Presentation night was to be 21/05/2007, and the coaches could get in to set up between 13:00 and 15:00, with the club opening its doors at 19:30. It was suggested that there was concerns over the under18’s at this evening, as they were old enough to purchase alcohol, and it was decided to monitor this closely.
Fund Raising
Nothing to report this time but the next meeting was 13/11/06
Girl’s section
Under 9’s had 8-9 attending training, it was suggested that they needed to register. The other girls teams had had mixed results. Graham Wilkinson explained about the link with three lions.
Mini Soccer.
No report but once again expressed concerns about the state of goals used for mini soccer.
11 a side
An explanation was given over what could have been a serious injury to a young player, and advice was sought on how to cordon off the line to stop parents encroaching onto the touchline. It was suggested that cones are used and for the coaches to have a word with the parents explaining what was expected of them. A parent had requested that a letter be sent from the club to the Garforth league expressing Dewsbury’s concerns over the above incident.
There had been one request for rain tops.
Any other business.
There was a general discussion on a team entering open age football next season. Paul Ginnelly asked if it was possible for him to join the development committee.
Proposed G.Wilkinson
Seconded A.Houlker.
This was carried unopposed. There had been an agreement for a lockup at Earlsheaton High School. Three under 18’s where in the process of sitting their refereeing exams.
Date of the next meeting, a management committee was 10/12/06.