Minutes of management meeting held on Monday 7th January 2008.

Present: K. Scott, I. Evans, J Wilkinson, C Baxter, S Ord, B Davison & G Young.
Apologies: A Platten.

1. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

2. MATTERS ARISING PREVIOUS MEETING.

a) IKE will produce posters for the supporters day and remind P Castiaux to organise a press release.
b) IKE reported on the launch of our “Playing it Square” competition and confirmed that our three leaders have been registered with Blue Square. BD/GY will organise future match day heats.
c) JW produced an example of the “printed” brick in the wall name recognition for framing and displaying in the social club. After discussion it was agreed to go ahead with the idea. IKE will supply a list of names to JW and design/supply a “legend” for the display.
d) IKE updated all present with regards to running repairs. The heating system will be checked tomorrow by contractors. The repairs to the pipe works in the social club will be undertaken by KS/ARP thus saving around £2k against a quote from contractor.
e) The emergency gates have been installed and details of the completed job, including photographs, have been sent to BVC as requested.
f) A reply has been received from AFC Telford regarding the filming of supporters. We have been informed that 1) They have permission from west Mercia police who actually suggested the use of cameras to them in order to gather better evidence at the scene of disturbances at the stadium. 2) The filming is only undertaken if it is believed a problem is likely. On the day in question it is alleged by AFC Telford that “There was a number of incidents involving one Blyth supporter that triggered the use of the camera. A snack bar attendant was verbally abused and had food thrown over the counter”
After discussion it was agreed that further enquiries would be undertaken.
g) IKE confirmed that the Sportsman’ Dinner will be on Friday the 18th
of April (the eve of NUFC Vs SFC) and will feature Kevin Ball, Rudi
West & Graham Forster.

3. CORROSPONDENCE.

a) IKE has been notified of a Conference meeting which will be held on Thursday 24th of January at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium. He and BD will be in attendance.
b) Conference board meeting minutes received and are on file to be viewed.
c) IKE confirmed that the Boston match has been rearranged for Tuesday the 12th of February. The Harrogate trip was yet to be rearranged.
d) IKE has sent the letter to a potential/identified sponsor/advertiser for the Croft Park security gates.
e) A thank you letter from Viz has been received for the match sponsorship of December.
f) KS reported that he has now received the final close out details of the phase 2 ground improvement programme and that he can now notify the FA.
g) GY has circulated to all clubs details of coaching courses available through the NFA. No takers as yet.
h) JW passed info to IKE regarding changes in the licence required in relation to the gambling act. IKE will check with NSDA to ensure they have the required lottery licence.
i) Discussion took place regarding this Saturday’s game with Tamworth. We have 30 sponsors so visiting officials will be entertained in the downstairs sponsors room before and after the match. Both GY and CB volunteered to look after the officials. JW will arrange for drinks/glasses IKE will organise refreshments. KS will ensure all sponsors sit in the seats available in the Directors stand.

4. AOB

a) IKE reviewed the updated disciplinary records.
b) IKE will be writing to the Conference with regards to expenses for the wasted Harrogate trip.
c) KS will produce a set of laminated numbers for use whilst the electronic numbers board is being repaired.
d) SO will confirm the date to IKE for his ladies night match.
e) CB raised the issue regarding increased travel costs and estimated that Priory’s charges next year could be 50% greater!. Although we will look for alternative quotes it is not expected to be able to obtain better quotes. This issue will be kept under review.
f) After discussion it was agreed that, for a price, season ticket holders would be offered a reserved seat in the POB stand.
g) IKE has received no definite response from clubs other than Glasgow Rangers (& this from the Academy) with regards to Croft Park centenary matches. He will again write to NUFC and SFC.
h) KS will discuss further with P Castiaux the need to discuss with local TV and radio stations a highlighting of Blyth Spartans Football Club and it’s activities.
i) JW confirmed that the POB will be presenting the December player of the month award at the Barrow fixture on Tuesday 15th.

5. NEXT MEETING

MONDAY THE 28th of JANUARY @ 6 PM.