BLYTH SPARTANS MANAGEMENT MEETING 12th November 2007
Present: AR Platten, IK Evans, S Ord, J Wilkinson, B Davison & K Scott.
Part; G Young, C Baxter


1. Minutes of previous meeting.

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

2. Matters arising and action points.

a) In CB’s absence IKE will discuss the alternative supply quotes for the social club outside this meeting.
b) Estimates still awaited for replacement glass washer. ARP & KS to obtain from those seen on websites.
c) IKE reported that there were no “none footballing” speakers available within our price range. Since the last meeting Jan Molby has become fully booked so it’s back to the drawing board for our annual sportsman’s dinner.

3. Correspondence

a) KS has received confirmation from BVC that the next steering committee meeting will be on Tuesday the 27th of this month. The discussion will be focused on a new ten-year lease.
b) Last Thursday we received the confirmation that the FA’s Mark Pover, would be undertaking the ground criteria inspection. This inspection has taken place this morning and the ground has been passed to grade B standard as anticipated. One small point was the need to fix “no standing” signs in the POB stand. (IKE to organise)
c) Letter received from Hartlepool United thanking Blyth Spartans for the minute’s silence in respect of Michael Maidens. IKE & HD attended Michael’s funeral last week as Spartans Representatives.
d) Thank you letter received from Mick Pink who wishes to be remembered to all his friends. Has been mentioned in IKE’s programme notes.
e) IKE has discovered that a VAT invoice is needed to send to Conference for the Setanta Shield TV money. This has been sent with payment expected at the end of the month.
f) IKE has re-arranged the Barrow fixture for Tuesday the 15th of January. Match will be brought forward to Saturday 15th of December if neither clubs have a fixture on that day (FA Trophy)
g) The itinerary for Adam’s trip to Finland has been received. IKE has confirmed all insurance and travel arrangements with the FA.

4. AOB.

a) JW reported that we had a total of 21 teams competing in the golf tournament.
b) BD reported that he was to book the Gangster of Scar for a February event. There would be a small cover charge for this event.
c) After discussion it was agreed to carry on with the monthly advert for the social club.
d) IKE will chase BVC with regards to outstanding jobs, painting of new changing room doors, new heating system, cleaning of car park, shower repairs. He will also report that the gates have been left open and unlocked, by council workers on “numerous” occasions.
e) BD will contact other local junior football clubs offering the social club for presentation evenings/fund raising events.
f) It was agreed to book a table at the NFA’s annual dinner in March. IKE will e-mail R Maughan. Individuals will pay the £25.
g) IKE will discuss and arrange a “fan day” with BD.
h) BD to look at local companies interests in sponsoring a “family enclosure” which could be within the POB stand.
i) IKE reviewed the current disciplinary record for the first 3 months. There was nothing causing concern other than P Snowdon was one yellow card away from a suspension.
j) IKE presented the details regarding two promotions being run and supported by Blue Square. After discussion he was to discuss with P Castiaux a press release and then organise the promotions.
k) It was agreed to take a table at the Ashington “last supper” sportsman’s dinner to be held in January. Again individuals will pay the £25 per head.
l) IKE will be arranging for BT Broadband to be installed so that the supporters club can use for website sales.
m) After discussion regarding the decorating of the social club it was agreed for SO to draw up a requirements plan and IKE to obtain estimates for replacement furnishings. The decorating will take place in the New Year.


5. Next Meeting
Monday 26th November 2007
a) IKE will ask HD to attend this meeting for his monthly review.