Present

           T.Thomas, G.Burton, M.Peace, S.Ramsden, P.Bruce, A.Houlker, S.Wilson,

            P.Ginnelly, G.Wilkinson, G.Denvers, D.Rickell.

Welcome by Chairman

           There was a reminder about what attendances to meetings was needed.

           One section appeared to be collecting for a foreign trip under the Dewsbury

Rangers name, they had not received permission to do this, Mr. Thomas to investigate.

Minutes 04/03/07

Proposed             G.Denvers

Seconded            G.Burton

 Approved as a correct record.

Treasurer’s report

 Would like as much of the monies in as possible up to the end of March, so that the books could be audited.

The problems with one age groups subs had been resolved.

A refund to be sought from Hystmount over missed training sessions.

Monies from under 15’s still under discussion.

Problems at under 18’s with subs.

Secretary’s Report

The council for their level one course had funded two of the coaches.

Mr. Burton read out a letter about under 7/8’s at galas, this led to a discussion and explanation about the W.R.F.A. rules on galas.

There had also been a letter about behaviour at cup semi-final’s, and then followed a discussion on referees.

Fund Raising

The race night had been a success.

Next fund raising meeting 16/04

Gala

There had been a steady stream of responses, each coach to get an individual email so they know the response at their age level.

Girls Section

G.Wilkinson gave a brief run down on how the girl’s teams were doing.

Mini Soccer

Dave asked what was happening about the lock up at Earlsheaton, the school were objecting at present, and further discussions were to take place.

Under 7’s/ 8’s to advertise for players for next season, it was suggested that a generic advert for all age groups to be placed.

Chris Sugden to stay with under 7’s next season, the club would need help at under8 level.

11 a side.

A discussion took place on open age football, common side to enter two teams to the old boys league next season, Mr. Burton told of a letter from Thornhill open age team who were looking to play under the Dewsbury Rangers banner, it was agreed that this should appear as a full item on the management committee agenda.

Development Committee.

Fishers development was progressing, with the top pitch being available for use next season with a 12 o’clock Sunday kick, off.

There was a further meeting to discuss the clubhouse, and the help with funding it.

Second set of plans for the clubhouse was being drawn up, these would be more suitable to the clubs needs.

In theory once funded there would be a time limit on the funds being used.

P.Bruce distributed a proposed budget sheet, these figures were discussed.

Any other business.

Stuart had been on a child welfare course, and there was to be further investigations into whether it was necessary to do C.R.B’s on under 16’s.

When taking on new coaches we would need to see two independent references for any candidate.

The West Riding F.A. cards to be issued quicker.

There was still availability on the level one course advertised on the league web page.

Next Management meeting 13/05, Fund raising 16/04