Agreed Committee Meeting Minutes
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PARK HALL
OSWESTRY
SHROPSHIRE
SY11 4AB
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OSWESTRY RUGBY CLUB
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Date 19th October 2011
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: Steve Charmley (Chairman) Jim Pickard
Don Howell Dan Samuels
Andy Carlton Mike Keaveney
Andy Howell Mike Owen
1.0Apologies Dave Richardson Simon Knox
2.0 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Minutes of meeting 7th September were approved
3.0 Matters arising
JP confirmed New Welcome Sign & Plaque, total cost £171.42 (Including vat) approved by Committee to order.
4.0 Correspondence
JP reported that several items of correspondence and emails had all been dealt with.
Various information received from RFU regarding proposed actions in relation to Blackett Report and a number of enquiries being set up to carry out reviews of a number of departments within the RFU.
Details of Leicestershire RFU requisition to call an SGM to remove Martyn Thomas due to suggested incompetence.
Don Howell’s resignation of his post of 1st Team Manager received.
5.0 Officers Reports
5.1 Finance
DR through the Chairman reported that the club had approx. £4,000 in the account after all payments made to date and expects approximately £2,500 to be deposited.
5.2 Membership
MO reported he had received subscriptions from 38 members (35 players & 3 coaches).
5.3 Fixtures
AC reported postponed Vagabonds fixture arrangement still to be agreed.
Bridgnorth/Shropshire 2nd team competition details received, it was agreed
Oswestry should take part.
5.4 Coaching/Playing
DH explained the reasons for his resignation as 1st Team Manager, a general discussion took place and it was decided the present situation should be monitored before further decisions made.
5.5 House & Grounds
John Platt has offered his services to assist DH to liase with DR and decide on a budget to carry out necessary work in the Club, it was also decided to look for a possible grant to carry out upgrade of the gentleman’s toilets.
Cost of under 17s meals to be set at £2.50.
Shirt washing arrangements to be further discussed at next meeting, to ensure it is being properly dealt with.
5.6 Youth
Rugby Ready Coaching Courses, applicants names to be forwarded to Scott Sturdy.
UDH reported under 17s progressing extremely well, an improving team week on week.
MO & DH to deal with admitted damage to Burnley RUFC changing room by our under 17s team.
Under 10s proposing to go on tour to Southport.
5.7 Welfare
No report.
5.8 Social
DS reminded the meeting that a Racing Night had been arranged to take
Place at the Club in November.
6.0 Specific Discussion Points
GYM Building: DH to meet with Dave Hughes for discussions, but progress is being made, cost expected to reach a final figure of £28k – Planning permission has been granted with minor conditions including materials to be used and specific drainage requirements.
International Mini Tournament - 31st March to 1st April 2012: At present we understand a possible 1900 could be expected to attend, a Single Age Group Tournament to be run alongside the Festival is also a possibility. When actual numbers are confirmed Catering, Various Services and Litter Bins to be organised.
7.0 A.O.B.
Honorary VP’s: It was proposed and agreed by the committee to appoint Alan Evans & Garry Vaughan to be Honorary Vice Presidents.
Recycling Bank: It was decided to withdraw our offer to use the club site.
Astro Turf: AH reported the possibility of purchasing second hand Astro turf available in Warrington, it was left to consider for future funding.
Gran Morgan Commemoration: It was agreed to arrange to take place at the Former Players Lunch in February 2012.
2012 Sportsman’s Dinner: It has been arranged by TMJ to hold the dinner on 10th March.
TMJ request for meeting dates & copy minutes: After a general discussion a proposal to post minutes on the Club Website was the agreed decision of the Committee, actual meeting dates not yet confirmed.
Leicestershire RFU requisition to hold an SGM: JP explained the details received asking for Clubs to support the proposal, it was agreed we should support the resolution – JP to deal with the request.
SC closed the meeting at 9.55pm
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