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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF MARSH GIBBON CRICKET CLUB COMMITTEE HELD ON 12th APRIL 2007

Present
Paul West
Dave Watkins
Andy Jones
Derek Jeacock
Carl Needham
Richard Cross
Gareth Jones
Barry Leonard

1. Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Stuart Leonard

2. Minutes
Minutes of Previous Meeting held on 1st February 2007. These were accepted as a true record

3. Fixtures
It was noted that the 1sts had no game on 1st September but games on 8th and 15th that were dates on which there was potential clash with the football team, which had a backlog of fixtures. There may be scope for rearranging a fixture. (Action: CN)

A 1sts fixture had already been rearranged in respect of 18/19 August but there was no 2nds fixture to rearrange.

4. Artifical Pitch
BL reported that it was hoped work would begin in last week of April or first week of May. BL would track progress bearing in mind that the ground was in use on 5th May. There was also a friendly on 29 April. In theory it would take only one day to repair. The cost would be £2640 approx. (Action: BL)

5. Sight Screen
BL was doing a temporary repair which was 60% complete.

6. Portable Net Repairs
RC would speak to Terry Rose about the welding required. DJ had enquired about the cost of netting but was still awaiting a response. (Action: RC)

7. Branded Clothing
DJ would sort out an order at he beginning of the season. (Action: RC)

8. Golf Day
No progress yet.

9. Proposed 10/10 Tournament
CN reported that Horwood were likely to participate. It was suggested that a sub committee would be best way to progress organisation of what could be a significant fundraiser. CN, PW and RC would be the principal members co-opting others as required.

10. Trip to Lords
This was likely to happen on a Sunday out of season and AJ would get a likely date from Nick Tyler. (Action: AJ)

11. Team Tour
There was no progress yet.

12. Presentation Dinner
This would happen on 13 October and would be organised as previously noted. There was a need to book a DJ and disco at an estimated cost of about £200.There was a discussion about an all-inclusive bar the cost of which would be absorbed in the ticket price. (Action: PW)

13. Fundraising

AJ reported that a reply from the Hine Trust to the Club’s letter seeking support for the cost of the new artificial wicket was still awaited.

The question of communications with Sports Club arose. The Club was clearly making things happen as evidenced by the repairs to the pavilion. The committee was generally concerned however of the lack of formal communication and feedback. It was felt that constitutional arrangements and rules for representation at Sports Club meetings needed to be followed. AJ requested an email address so that he could formally request details of forward meeting dates including the AGM.

14. Village Hall
PW mentioned that he had received a letter from the Village Hall Committee formally reminding clubs and organisations of the responsibilities of their Village Hall representatives. It had been stressed that was important for these elected reps to attend village hall meetings to obtain discounted booking rates He had also been sent a questionnaire asking for feedback on village hall facilities which he would return stressing the need for a bigger bar area. (Action: PW)

15. Veterans
DW’s request that he organised 4 or 5 friendlies for a vets team was discussed and agreed. It was suggested that players pay £10 a match plus teas. (Action: DW)

16. Race Night
It was agreed that there would be a special meeting on 19 April to finalise arrangements for the race night. (Action: ALL)

AOB
BL formally requested that an individual be nominated to take total charge of boundary arrangements.

The Church Flower Festival would take place on 12 May. GJ agreed to ask his mother in law to provide an arrangement on behalf of the Club. (Action: GJ)