Posted by parky
on March 18, 2009, 9:00 am
Sponsor Officer
In attendance:
Patrick Powlett, Martin Pollard, Andy Parkinson, Thomas Webb, Glenn Kent, Jack Ford, Rob Meldrum
1. Apologies: Paul Miller, Adam Robins and Merv Bell
2. Club Updates: AP provided an overview of recent events, mainly the Extraordinary Committee Meeting (summary also posted on the website).
3. Role of Committee: It was agreed that the Committee would meet on a monthly basis, the second Tuesday of every month, and would include members of the Executive Committee as well as a representative from each team. Where possible the same player should represent the team for the whole season. The Executive Committee would comprise of PWP, MP, AP, AR and PM and meet as required.
4. Finance:
a. Current Balance: PM was not present so no detail provided. However AP indicated that the club balance was circa £600 will a number of outgoing imminent (e.g. Invoice from Complete Football). All teams to ensure prompt banking of match day subs.
b. Fundraising
i. Race Night- To be held Sat 25th April. Organised by Mike Deeble and Matthew Laws. Details to be posted on the club website a.s.a.p.
ii. Predictor- Sales are low and although each player pays for 1 Predictor as part of match day subs, sales outside of the pool of players is low. Discussion regarding the future of the Predictor. Alternative fundraising options to be pursued, including domino card for post-match sell.
iii. Kit- A full kit audit is required to determine any kit needs for the new season. AP to liaise with all Managers to complete the audit.
5. Statistics/Website: AR and PM not present. An update on technical difficulties to be provided.
6. Social:
a. Post Match: The arrangement at Complete Football to be piloted for ALL Sat teams until the end of the season. AP to determine whether this can be extended for the Ladies team on Sunday. AP to provide update and confirm arrangements with all managers.
b. Presentation Night: To be held in early June on Saturday 6th at Complete Football.
7. Ground:
a. Maintenance: AP provided an update on the recent ground improvement which has been successful. AP and David Mercer to liaise with the company to review additional works required. AP suggested that the club continues to mark the pitch and that this is spread equally across the 3 teams using Benson Park.
b. Summer: AP to obtain quotes from grounds maintenance contractors to cover grasscutting pre-season and during season.
c. A & B Team Venue: Agreement that an alternative playing venue should be explored, ideally near to Complete Football. GK to explore options with local schools and both Newcastle and North Tyneside Councils.
8. Next Season:
a. Teams and Leagues: All Managers to notify respective Leagues of the intention to resign from the League prior to the end of March. This is to provide flexibility should the club decide to reduce the number of teams in 2009/10 season. David Mercer, AP and Ed Shaw to action. Resignations can be withdrawn at a later stage as agreed by the Committee. Discussion regarding the merits and limitations of having 2 Teams in the Tyneside Amateur League. Issues discussed included restriction of player movement and concern that the A team is operating as a separate team within the club. Final decision to be agreed prior to the end of the season and based on the number of returning players. MP introduced the idea of establishing a new team to play in the Corinthians League to include older players and/or players who are unable to commit to play every week. Agreement that this was a good idea and good way of retaining players that have contributed to the operation of the club. Feasibility of resurrecting a Wednesday Inter-Mural Student Team to be explored. Noted that this was subject to the ability to identify an individual to coordinate and manage the team effectively.
b. Recruitment of players: PWP to contact Wednesday and Saturday Inter-Mural teams to highlight the opportunity to play for Garnett once players leave University. PWP indicated that 1st Team player JP coaches at present and may be able to bring some younger players to the club. Further discussion required once a more detailed picture of returning players has been established.
c. Pre-season: Agreement that Pre-season should focus on fitness work and a couple of games nearer the start of the season. PWP to coordinate but invite contributions from others (i.e. to run specific sessions). A structured Pre-season plan to be presented in due course.
d. Training: Agreement that a larger venue to be identified that has the capacity for all teams to train together. GK to liaise with venues (Blakelaw, Coach Lane, local schools) to determine availability and cost, preferably for a Tuesday evening session. Ladies Team to continue to train separately on a Wednesday evening.
e. Managers: Managers for all Teams to be agreed in due course and based on the number of teams returning for 2009/10 season. Anyone wishing to be considered as a Manager for any of the Teams to contact PWP or AP. AP to post invitation to potential managers on the club website.
f. Committee: Covered in Agenda Item 3. Committee restructure to be ratified at AGM.
g. Social/post match: Post match arrangements covered under Agenda Item 6. PWP to coordinate social events for 2009/10 season. Apart from Race Night agreement that these shall be social events and not fundraising events (i.e. focus on inter club bonding not raising club funds).
h. Fundraising: Options to be discussed in more detail at next meeting.
9. AGM
10. Next Meeting: 7th April at 8:30pm at 2 Henshelwood Terrace
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