Present

T.Thomas, G.Burton, G.Denvers, S.Ramsden, P.Ginnelly, C.Sugden, D.Hirst, R.Dehaney, J.Rodgers, L.Wood, S.Wilson, D.Rickell, M.Broome, J.Pygott, M.Peace, P.Bruce, C.Whiteley, A.Houlker, C.Bugg, G.Wilkinson, J.Goodall, S.Hinchcliffe, M.Howroyd, M.Gildea.

 Apologies

None received.

 Welcome by Chairman.

Mr. Thomas welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Simon Hinchcliffe and Mark Howroyd.

He sent his and everyone else’s congratulations to the under ten age group who had been victorious in their cup final.

Presentation evening was to take place on 21/5, there had been a request from the under sixteen’s to go on first as they were sitting examinations next day.

Some age groups still had not notified Trevor of the names of their individual trophy winners, and this needed to be done as soon as possible.

A reminder was given that the treasurer still needed some mileage forms in.

Minutes from the meeting of the 04/02/07

 Proposed       S.Ramsden

Seconded       S.Wilson.

Treasurer’s Report

A handout was issued on the club’s finances; Mrs. Denvers explained the content of the handout. At one point on payment for training venues a discussion took place on indoor training.

Secretary’s Report.

Mr. Burton issued next season’s registration forms and Gift declaration forms. The cost of registration for the new season was to be £25.

Information on affiliation form was given out.

There had been an offer of the use of a pitch at St. John Fishers.

The pitch at Bywell had been swapped so that the club had the use of all three pitches at Wakefield Road playing fields.

Fisher’s were having a training day for pupils coming up from the feeder schools, and it was felt this might be a good opportunity to recruit some players.

Next seasons under sixteen’s had been entered into the Blackburn cup, no choice it was a requirement.

Jeff Pygott raised the point about the expiry dates on the W.R.F.A. cards and Graham gave an update on when coach’s cards were due to expire. To apply for a new card you needed to do a full C.R.B. check.

Fund Raising

The Race Night had been a success, raising a substantial amount of funds for the club.

Jobs had been allocated to the various age groups to undertake at the gala.

Gala

Mr. Thomas brought the coaches up to speed on who had replied to the invitations to the gala, and promised that they would be emailed weekly so they new of the numbers coming to their age group.

A cheque had been received from a R.A.Crossland, this was an entry fee to the gala, but unfortunately we don’t know which age group or even if its boys or Girls.

There was a need to find pitch and ball sponsors for the gala.

Girls Section

A brief synopsis of how the various age groups had been given, all seems to be progressing well.

Mini Soccer

Again all seemed to be well with the highlight being the under 10’s success in the cup, the only piece of silverware that the club had won this season.

11 a side.

All teams seem to be having similar recruiting problems and there had been varying success in the leagues and cup competitions.

Development Committee

 Fisher’s third generation pitch would be ready early next year. Dewsbury Rangers would be given first pick of training slots on this pitch.

It had been confirmed by Kirklees Council that D.R.J.F.C. had been allocated the use of all three pitches at Wakefield Road playing fields.

A third set of plans had been drawn up for the clubhouse, and it had been suggested that this building be erected at the top to make it easier to access the various gas, water, electricity and main sewerage.

The committee had been made aware of various grants that could be applied for to help towards the cost of this project, also that the council would manage any monies raised on the clubs behalf.

There was a need to make a decision sooner rather than later as to what was going on site, either a portacabin, or a full workable club house.

There had been an offer of help on materials for this build, also parents to be asked if they would be willing to help on the build.

The options on the leases of the land were discussed.

There were 12 slots available at the Wakefield road pitches and the coach’s were asked to make use of them. Certain age groups had no choice, as the league dictated at what time their games would be played.

Unfortunately in the first year there would be no room for Mini soccer but this was to be reviewed as soon as it was possible.

Open Age Football

Common side old boys had entered two teams for next season, and would look to amalgamate with D.R.J.F.C. but still maintaining its own self-funding, and the use of their own ground. A brief synopsis of how they funded the club was given.

Mr. Bruce asked the question was it necessary for us to have an open age team, and it was felt that it was the way forward because at present when our lads get to eighteen they have to go elsewhere to play soccer.

It was decided to go to a vote, taken by a show of hands, and the proposal to be voted on was whether D.R.J.F.C. should have an open age team for the first time.

This was carried unopposed.

There was then a discussion on charter standard for the open age group and it was decided that the appropriate steps should be followed.

This led onto the question being raised at what age you play open age football, this needed to be checked.

Barclays Spaces for sport coaching pack

Graham Wilkinson gave out relevant information on this scheme.

Thornhill astro turf pitch

This was to be available to hire, but as of yet no costs were available, Graham Wilkinson to keep the committee informed on this.

Stand up speak up project

It was felt the committee needed to be involved in this, and it was felt that this should go on as a full agenda item for the next meeting.

Any other business

Chris Bugg talked about a long service award for players who had stayed with the club through all their playing days; it was decided to vote on this.

The proposal was that there should be an award for ten years service with the club.

Carried unopposed. (The vote was by a show of hands.)

Date of the next fund raising meeting 14/05/07

Date of the next committee meeting (management) 03/06/07 @ 20:00.