MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING 28th of APRIL 2008

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

1 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING.

a) The minutes (from 14.04.08) were agreed.

2. MATTERES ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

a) Our claim to the Conference for the cost of the aborted Harrogate trip to Harrogate has been rejected on the grounds that Harrogate “followed the rules”. After discussion is was agreed not to waste any more time on this issue.
b) Our claim to Hutchinson’s for additional mast rental income has also been rejected. IKE will discuss with JW.
c) KS to produce revised VIZ artwork.
d) IKE confirmed that a number of professional teams were now becoming interested in discussing pre-season matches. The fixtures were not to be announced until complete.
e) IKE has sent a note of thanks to the NFA for the organisation of the senior cup final. He was asked to send a similar thank you letter to NUFC, which he will do.
f) The five current contracted players have had recorded letters sent confirming either, additional option of 12 months taken up/rejected, re-engagement terms offered/deferred. It is now up to HD to negotiate the terms along with at least one executive member.
g) IKE will check with Blue Square re our champion being able to be “first on” for the semi-final at Hinckley on May the 2nd due to S Ord being involved in a ladies match in Huddersfield that same afternoon.
h) IKE has now been approached regarding the A teams fixtures being played at Croft Park next season. The decision reached at the last meeting has not changed. IKE will inform secretary G Brown.

3. CORROSPONDENCE.

a) ARP has received a letter of resignation from J Wilkinson. John’s main reason for resigning are due to his work commitments. He has agreed to “stay on board” in order to see completion of the PFS build. ARP will send a letter of thanks. Candidates to replace the position must now be considered.
b) CB has received the new Carlsberg prices brought about from changes in the recent budget.
c) KS/ARP updated those present with the current situation with regards to shirt sponsorship for the season 2008/09 onwards.
d) IKE has discussed and received from BVC the summer work plan, which does not include the levelling of the touchlines. He will pursue this issue with BVC.
e) A thank you letter received from sponsors Waves health & leisure.
f) Letter received from regional FA Representative David Robinson requesting our support. After discussion this was agreed.
g) Confirmation from FA that any suspensions not completed is to be carried over to season 2008/09. BS do not have any.
h) IKE confirmed that ha had a discussion with the FA and Adam Bartlett regarding his availability in the summer. Adam has been selected in the provisional squads for the tournament in Wales and the trip to Grenada & Barbados. KS to release report to website.
i) IKE reported that along with G Young B Davidson and Dougie Ramsey he was to take part in helping students with a sports related project at the local collage this Friday. He will pass the details on to PC.
j) Letter received from Npower confirming we are out of contract on 1st of October. We can look for alternative quotes.
k) From a request made IKE will arrange a meeting with Anthony Nolan (FC Business) and Tellcomm Plus. He will report back accordingly.
l) From a request made IKE will also arrange a meeting with officials from Durham City FC who wish to know what is involved at running clubs at a higher level.
m) Than you letter received from VIZ and an offer to produce cartoons which IKE will follow up.

4 ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
a) KS will arrange to come in on Saturday to repair cellar door and broken WC. He will also look at time switch for boiler/heating system.
b) IKE will arrange an ad to appear on the website for the extra requirement of staff for next season
c) BD to calculate/budget cost of “Hot food” for sponsors/visiting officials for next season.
d) IKE to discuss with BVC, including safety officer the repair/refurbishment of Fed stand.
e) IKE confirmed both the final seasons attendances and revenues from each home match played.
f) Details regarding the presentation night were discussed with all awards agreed. BD to check with M Hunter that the group, requested by the players, has indeed been booked.

5 NEXT MJEETING.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 12th of May@ 6 PM
(Venue to be confirmed)