BLYTH SPARTANS MANAGEMENT MEETING 2nd October 2007
Present: AR Platten, K Scott, IK Evans, J Wilkinson, B Davison, S Ord, C Baxter & G Young.


1. Minutes of previous meeting.

a) The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

2. Matters arising and action points.

a) The Carlsberg stand sign has been erected and IKE has arranged for photographs to be taken, which he will send to Matt Simpson at Carlsberg. Carlsberg will be invited to “next available” match for an official opening.
b) IKE has been in touch with Charlotte Smith at Blue Square and a promotion regarding the Blue Square betting will be planned for one of our home matches.
c) The nighttime golf has been organised at Blyth golf club for Friday the 23rd of November. An advert has gone up in the social club but it looks like 13 of the 18 teams required have pre-booked. The remaining places will be on a first come first saved basis. JW will produce a list of helpers required for the evening.
d) The VIZ shorts have been delivered and are now in use.
e) It was confirmed that the NFA have declined our offer to stage a match at Croft Park in order to celebrate their 125 years.
f) KS confirmed that BVC are now busy producing a new ten-year lease as required by the FA.
g) IKE confirmed that after his discussions with Setanta TV we will be in a position to supply tapes for the highlights show which is due to be screened on a Friday evening. He will continue his discussions with Karl Latimer this coming Saturday.
h) IKE will circulate the players rules/regulations + the sponsorship/commission suggestions passed to HD and GF at the end of last season.
i) IKE has briefly mentioned to S Brown the possibility of a reserve team next season. IKE to discuss further with HD.
j) IKE will use the “100 years at Croft Park” (2008) in order to attract a decent side to Croft Park pre-season.
k) KS in the process of completing grant application for the additional pitch side emergency gates.

3. Correspondence.

a) CB has received a report to be completed under the heading Business Register Survey which he has passed to IKE for completion.
b) CB received notification from N Power regarding ongoing energy costs. CB to shop around for alternative quotes.
c) CB also received an “offer” for continue of supply from British Oxygen. After discussion it was agreed for CB to obtain alternative quotes.
d) CB received a request from Premier Waste disposal regarding additional cost in order to treat waste prior to disposal. CB to discuss direct with Premier.
e) KS has received an unsigned copy of the safety certificate. The certificate will be put before NCC this month for authorisation.
f) IKE has received notification of fixture changes for the final two weekends of the season. A new fixture list is available for players/management.

4. AOB

a) IKE reported on his meeting at the NFA regarding the charter standard. Info from the meeting will be forwarded to GY.
b) IKE reviewed the current teams disciplinary record. Yellow cards remain at 1.5 per match.
c) IKE had received notification from Talk Sport radio that they were to interview Graham Dury from Viz comic.
d) JW reported on the PFS scheme with the disappointing news that BVC were yet to send out the tenders that were initially due to be sent out in July! In the meantime IKE has had a couple of meetings with Mark Lilico (centre manager) who is currently being housed in Eouroseas House.
e) JW is to contact POB with a view to continued sponsorship for season 2008/09 and beyond.
f) KS to confirm to S Harrison the final amount for the VAT re-claim regarding the phase 2 ground improvement project.
g) CB has booked travel to Gainsborough for the FA Cup tie on the 13th of October. Bus leaves at 9.45 AM. He has already received several bookings from supporters. Bookings will be accepted on first come first served basis once all travel club members have been contacted.
h) CB suggested shorts with Viz logo/BS logo should be sold in shop. He will discuss with supporters club.
i) BD reported on his target sponsors (board/match/match ball). He had visited a number of local businesses personally over the last two weeks. KS to supply BD with “master” letter regarding shirt sponsorship in order to prepare a package, which will be discussed in detail at the next meeting.
j) A discussion took place regarding FA Cup bonus for the 2nd & 3rd qualifying rounds. IKE will relay the agreed payments to HD.
k) KS reported that both the Carlsberg poster campaign and Viz short sponsorship had drummed up much valid interest locally. There was still a number of reports local and nationally to be published.
l) IKE will circulate the “to do list” to new exec members.
m) GY has discussed preparation to each division of Blyth Spartans holding Charter Standard, in relation to the Audit Reviews, which will shortly be taking place.
n) SO reported on the condition of the changing rooms at the end of Saturday’s match. This has been reported to officials of Radcliffe Borough accordingly.

5 Next Meeting.

MONDAY 15th of OCTOBER @ 6 PM.
(IKE will ask HD & GF to attend)