MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT MEETING 18.02.08

Present ; K.Scott, IK Evans, S Ord, G Young & B Davison
Part ; C Baxter, J Wilkinson, A Platten & H Dunn.

1. MANAGERS REVIEW.
HD gave a review as to the current playing situation and that the fact that we had been unbeaten in 6 games has lifted both spirits and confidence. It was also agreed that some players had re-gained “lost form”
Discussions took place regarding contacted players (this and next season) and players required to add to current squad.
IKE reviewed the current disciplinary record, which at the end of January stood at 1.3 yellow cards per game played which was an improvement on last season and should not cause any issue with the FA. Out of the four bookings on Saturday the McCabe booking was his 5th and he will now miss the Stalybridge match. HD felt that the referee might not report McCabe’s card so IKE must wait for the notification.

2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

3. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.
a) CB confirmed that the price increases have been issued through the social club today. IKE was to check the Carlsberg stand sponsorship agreement.
b) IKE has again written to Conference regarding the claim for expenses in relation to the New Years day trip.
c) BD will cost” out the executive package and present at the next meeting.
d) CB confirmed that the Gangsters of Ska night has been changed to Friday the 7th of March. All posters/advertising has been amended.
e) IKE had circulated minutes, to the executive, from the development meeting prior to this meeting. He confirmed that the next stage was for NCC to complete a feasibility study regarding the area in question.
f) IKE updated those present with regards to pre-season matches. Out of all letters sent only Glasgow Rangers, Sunderland and Wrexham had replied, and that these letters were only acknowledgements. He would continue with making contact but felt that a “major” team would not respond to a request for pre-season fixture here at Croft Park and that once again we will need to “lower our sights”
g) IKE has arranged the Open Forum for this coming Wednesday. HD will be in attendance. He confirmed that we have not received any written questions.

4. CORROSPONDENCE.

a) KS has been notified of the final financial situation by the Football Foundation so an inspection was “imminent”
b) IKE went through a document from Sport Italia regarding kit offers for the next two years, which had been passed to him from the supporters club. IKE will discuss further points with the potential supplier.
c) IKE has received notice that the BS Juniors club will require both a Chairperson and Secretary for next season. He has received details of the job rolls. He will publish and advert in match day programmes and the website.
d) Details of a Conference golf day were passed to CB.
e) He FA had sent out a circular confirming that all Setanta Shield games were First Team games and therefore cards received counted to the individual player and club’s total for the season.
f) IKE has received a request from HMS Illustrious for a signed shirt. This has been organised.
g) From a letter received IKE has fixed a meeting with BVC Internal Audit and Investigations department for this coming Friday.

5 A.O.B.

a) GY reported that he will be attending an NFA seminar next week.
b) The items listed on IKE’s “To offer” list will be priced and discussed at the next meeting. Once completed/agreed, the list can be used by BD in attracting additional sponsorship for next season.
c) A discussion on the Security of Croft Park, in particular with relation to recent vandalism, took place. It was agreed that the only thing we can do is report where necessary to the police and ensure at all time that all areas are fully locked.
d) KS will remind HD/TK and GF that not all floodlights were necessary for training.
e) MT had reported that the ice machine was on its last legs. KS reported that ARP was to repair.

6 NEXT MEETING.

Monday 3rd March 2008 at 6 PM