Executive meeting minutes 4^th March 2007

Present

T.Thomas, G.Burton, G.Denvers, M.Peace, S.Ramsden, D.Rickell, P.Ginnelly, A.Houlker, S.Wilson, G.Wilkinson, J.Rodgers

Apologies   P.Bruce.

Welcome By Chairman

Welcomed everyone to the meeting. It was explained that most things could be covered on agenda.

 Minutes of the last meeting (executive)

Approved.

Proposed   S.Wilson

Seconded   C.Heatley

 Financial Report

The club had had a refund from the taxman.

There had been problems with one age group not paying in their subs.

Would look for a refund from Hyrstmount over lost training sessions.

 Secretary’s Report

Earlsheaton warriors had folded and it was wondered if it was possible for Rangers to have the changing rooms.

County F.A. were holding a child protection course.

It was highlighted that Wakefield Road playing fields were being overused; Mr. Burton had contacted the council on this but as of yet had not received a response.

As from next season the junior rugby teams were playing on a Sunday and this might have an effect on our membership, as some of our players took part in both sports.

An advert to go in Fishers newsletter to recruit new players.

There had been a link from the F.A on child protection policy.

Graham stated that there had been no response to the report sent in about the incident at an under 11 game.

 Fund Raising

Penalty shoot out forms had been issued.

Change of plans for race night, now to be a cold buffet instead of hot food.

 Gala

The under 7’s asked if it was possible to increase the number of players they could have on the pitch at the gala

 Presentation evening

The managers were reminded that the squad names needed to be in as soon as possible, so that these trophies could be engraved.

 Girl’s section

Some new players and most of the teams were doing reasonably well.

 Mini Soccer

Mr. Rickell asked what was happening with the new lock up, Mr. Thomas said it was under discussion with the school and people would be informed of any developments.

There was an enquiry about the start of outdoor training; the response was after 23/03/07.

A sixteen-year had come on board as a coach, and it was asked whether an FA CRB check was needed. Mr. Burton to make enquiries.

 Eleven aside

Any coach who had a league trophy needed to be aware that these needed retuning as soon as possible or the club would be fined.

The chairman was to talk to the manager of the under 15’s about sponsorship money.

There was a discussion on open age football and it was decided to see if any of the parents were interested in joining the under 18 players who were to move up to open age next season. P.Ginnelly to get more information on the forming of an open age team.

 Development Committee

Initial plans for clubhouse passed around for the committee to look at. These plans had been drawn up to football foundation specs. A discussion ensued. One of the local council parties had claimed responsibility for getting the plans passed, and it was agreed to put an article in the press thanking the appropriate people. A discussion took place on whether to do a lease contract for just the footprint of the building or one for all the pitches. The club had received a letter from the council agreeing the plans in principle. This led to a discussion on fees needed for maintenance of the building and playing area.

 Any Other Business.

Jez Rodgers asked the club for some sponsorship for a project he was undertaking as a team member. Each team of three had been asked to donate a certain amount of money in sponsorship, the management committee agreed unanimously to donate £250.00.

Charitable needed to be an agenda item at the A.G.M.

 Player Recruitment Policy (G.Wilkinson)

To encourage coaches to take on as many players as possible, this gave rise to numbers each age group could register for the league, and the limitations imposed by the space available and number of people willing to help.

 Communities United Policy (G.Wilkinson)

Graham encouraged the management team to get involved with this project, as the more we put into the community the more we would get back. It was agreed to get involved.

  Fund raising

The next meeting was 12^th March 2007.

Next executive meeting 1^ST April 2007