MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE MEETING 31st MARCH 2008

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

1 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING.

a) The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

2. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.

a) Still no word from Conference regarding our claim for travel costs to Harrogate. IKE to follow up again.
b) JA has written again to Hutchinson’s in relation to the “shared mast” notification.
c) BD confirmed that the Spartans “Welcome pack” document has been distributed to most if not all of the local builders.

3. CORROSPONDENCE.

a) CB has received notification from Carlsberg regarding cost increase to all beers and spirits in relation to the recent budget changes. After discussion it was agreed to withhold the increase to bar prices for the time being.
b) BD has received a thank you letter from Gangsters of Ska and confirmation that the money raised on prop sales had been donated to their nominated charity.
c) IKE has written to the FA regarding the retirement of John Young the registration secretary. All letters sent will be passed to John at his retirement dinner.
d) IKE has received a request from Anthony Nolan at FC Business Magazine requesting donations of football boots for the 3rd world nations. IKE will discuss with HD and the junior clubs. Anthony has also taken over the editing of The Mag and will promote our home matches next season. IKE has passed the contact details to P Castiaux.
e) Application for tickets to England V USA has been received. No takers to date.
f) Dates for the Conference play offs have been received and passed to HD for information.
letter received reminding BSFC, that as part of our obligation we needed to purchase 40 footballs from Umbro. After discussion it was agreed to order the training balls for promotional activity.
g) BS Girls have again requested use of the training area for Saturday morning coaching and wish to organise an open day in July. IKE will agree and arrange with D Wall. M Lillico has also requested help with an event on April the 16th. This will also be agreed and arrangements made.
h) IKE had received today confirmation that the NSC final will be played at St James Park on Wednesday the 23rd of April. He would continue his discussions with Conference and Solihull regarding the re-arrangement of the April the 22nd fixture.
i) In relation to the complaint made to the Hinckley Chairman regarding the actions of one of the Hinckley players during the “post match” warm down, a letter of apology has been received from the Hinckley secretary. The letter also confirms that disciplinary action has been taken against the player by the club.
j) A complaint has been received alleging that one of our supporters was seen to spit on one of the Kettering supporters flags at last Saturday’s game. Investigations will take place in order to, firstly ascertain if the reported incident took place, secondly identify the offender. Once identified, it was unanimously agreed, that the person would be banned from Croft Park for the remainder of the season and the whole of next season. SO was asked to investigate.

4 ANY OTHER BIUSINESS.

a) KS to arrange to mock up larger VIZ shorts advert for IKE to check with FA for approval.
b) GY presented the details regarding the next stage of the Charter programme. All groups have supplied the relevant development plans. IKE/KS to read and confirm.
c) IKE will pass on to juniors details of the Tynedale High School offer for next season.
d) GY reported that both P Snowdon and Gary Brown have volunteered to coach at the summer mini soccer session.
e) BD asked for any additional company names the sponsorship package should be sent to. The new pack included the introduction of the season long “Executive Sponsorship”
f) KS pointed out that recent matches arranged with BV will have an effect on the pitch but IKE reported that there was little he could do. SO confirmed that he would be mindful of any games that are likely to interrupt our final two home fixtures. IKE will contact BVC to establish the summer work programme.
g) Along with the above, items for repair/renewal were to be e-mailed to IKE in order to prepare the “To do” list for the summer break.
h) IKE will discuss with MT the cancellation of the Sky package for the summer months, as there is not likely to be a demand for the European Championships. The system can be re-engaged for the start of next season.
i) IKE reported on the details so far regarding his letters and phone calls to identified clubs for pre-season matches. He had only received acknowledgements from Sunderland (no) Glasgow Rangers (possible) and Wrexham (possible). He was extremely disappointed with the likes of Newcastle, Glasgow Celtic, Middlesborough, Stoke City etc who had not had the courtesy to acknowledge letters or phone calls. IKE went on to say that we must again set our sites lower and attempt to contact local football league clubs and Scottish league clubs for pre-season matches. After discussion it was agreed that this was to be undertaken.
j) A general discussion took place regarding match day hospitality. It was agreed to recruit a door man/receptionist, if possible, to ensure the correct personnel were being entertained. This would be more important for the extended sponsorship areas for next season. It was agreed to change the signage on all downstairs rooms in readiness for next season.
k) IKE reported that G Brown has received a one-match ban for his recent red card and will miss this Saturday’s game at Nuneaton. M Hedley has reached the 5 yellow card point but will escape a suspension due to the “March amnesty” IKE also updated those present with his talks held with HD and players and player’s contracts for next season.

5 NEXT MEETING.

The next meeting will be held on Monday the 14th of April @ 6 PM.