Executive Committee minutes- 3rd March 2008

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

1 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

2. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.

a) IKE has checked the Carlsberg stand sponsorship agreement and it does not relate to barrelage. E has spoken to Matt who has informed him that he has to declare the sponsorship against his margin. The deal, as was suggested at last meeting, does not effect the trading agreement.
b) IKE has again spoken to Conference regarding our claim for travel expenses for the postponed Harrogate trip.
c) BD produced the basis for the “Executive Package” deal. After discussion a few amendments were agreed. The list of “items to sponsor” was also discussed and agreed. BD to produce letter/pack for discussion at next meeting.
d) CB confirmed that the Gangsters of Ska concert this Friday is a sell out.
e) IKE gave details of his meeting with BVC in relation to volunteers and benefit claim.

3.CORROSPONDENCE.

a) KS has received confirmation of final payment from FSIF.
b) IKE has received confirmation from the FA of our award of ground status B.
c) Thank you letter received from G Dury regarding recent sponsored match.
d) Details received from Conference regarding the website, which in future will not be administered by a third party, have been forwarded to P Castiaux, Brian Grey and I Hertwick. It is up to us to submit articles for publication. Other correspondence from Conference included a reminder to clubs with regards to the ground-grading deadline of 31st of March. After discussion it was agreed for ARP to write to Conference secretary Dennis Strudwick in order to obtain clarification with regards to the consequences clubs face if deadline is not met.
e) IKE had written to Carole at Vauxhall Motors to thank her for “looking after” Adam prior to him joining the England squad last month.
f) An e-mail received from the new (trial) radio show NE!fm has been circulated prior to the meeting.
g) IKE has received further correspondence from Alan Alger at Blue Square indicating that a presentation to HD for his manager of the month award will be arranged.
h) Letter received from HMS Blyth giving an update on their activities. IKE has replied.


4. A.O.B.

a) IKE will keep the committee informed of the kit purchases/supplier for next season. He will confirm to the Supporters Club our requirements.
b) IKE reviewed the current disciplinary figures. He confirmed that Adrian Webster was suspended for this coming Saturday (Redditch)
c) IKE will be looking at the purchase of equipment for next season in order to prepare/serve players post match food.
d) JW confirmed that work has now started for the build of the PFS centre. The area in total will be cordoned off for the remainder of the season but there will be access behind the POB stand.
e) JW mentioned the new facilities available at Blueflames for the teams training sessions. IKE has received brochures, which have been passed on to HD.
f) GY gave a review of the meeting he attended with the NFA regarding strategy and development.
g) IKE will confirm to gate personnel that the Plessey Road gates must remain closed until 15 minutes prior to the end of the match. Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to enter this way prior to this time. IKE will arrange for an announcement at the next home game reminding sponsors and season ticket holders that entrance is, as always, by the pass gate at Croftway.
h) The situation regarding supporter’s behaviour towards our bench at the recent Barrow game will be investigated further.
i) HD/GF/GN have written and issued the players with a code of practise for travel on the bus to and from away matches.
j) IKE was asked to confirm with MT the current Sky contract.

5. NEXT MEETING

Monday 17th March @ 6 PM.

 

 

Club Sponsors

Drager Safety

Carlsberg

Port of Blyth

League Sponsors

Club Partners

TyneTec

Blyth Valley

Lloyds TSB

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