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Minutes of Meetings - 2008
AGM - 22nd January 2007
Agenda:
1. Minutes of 2005 AGM
2. Election of Officers
3. Outgoing Captain's Report
4. Teams
5. Events (Club Night, etc.)
6. Tournaments
7. Leagues
8. Bookings
9. AOB
Present:
Richard Avery, Peter Bolshaw, Richard Chinn, Neil Healey, Paul Heneghan, Lisa Hobbs, Brian Ireland, Ros Porter, Steve Porter, Dave Potter, Dave Preedy, Victoria Seymour, Granthan Speake; Martyn Whiting
Address from Chairman
John Lomas was away, so Steve Porter stood in for him. First of all, he emphasised how much we owed to John Lomas and Mike Sanger Davis for the support for our section in the aftermath of the flood and the rebuild phase. Steve also said that John would like to pass on his thanks to all those members who had helped out during this time.
Minutes of 2005 AGM
These were approved.
Election of Officers
Richard requested some help with some of the captain's duties and got assurance from several members that (with sufficient notice) they would help with attending meetings, etc.
Captain: Richard Avery (proposed Neil Healey, seconded Brian Ireland)
Vice Captain: Victoria Seymour (proposed Richard Avery, seconded Martyn Whiting)
Secretary, Website, Bookings and Tournaments: Paul Heneghan
Fixtures and Leagues: Martyn Whiting
Court Maintenance: Steve Porter
Men's Team Captain: Richard Leedham
Ladies' Team Captain: Ros Porter
Vets' Team Captain: Jonathon Bomford
Junior Captain: Clare Heneghan
All the above are automatically on the squash committee. In addition, Lisa Hobbs is also on the committee.
Outgoing Captain's Report
Richard Avery spoke about the main issues that had affected us in the recent past - mostly about the post-flood problems. He also mentioned various ways forward: flood defences, raising the courts upstairs, etc.
Teams
As the men are likely to finish within the top two positions in Division 3 this year, they will almost certainly gain promotion to Division 2. This means that we will be in a good position to enter two men's teams next year.
The ladies will carry on running a team next year also.
The vets got scrapped this year, but we should be able to run a team next year.
Likewise, the juniors didn't enter a team this year, but should be in a good position to enter one next year.
Events (Club Night, etc.)
We need to open this up to Leisure Centre players as a way of attracting them to the club. We also discussed whether we could make club night more attractive to the higher-ranked players.
Tournaments
We will run the Handicap Tournament in the 2nd weekend in March. It was suggested that everyone gets automatically entered into the tournament (unless they opt out).
We will run the Club Championship in April.
Leagues
Martyn Whiting will run these. We will start off with a paper version, and if it takes off will consider an online version.
Again, these were seen as being vital in attracting Leisure Centre players to the club.
Bookings
Victoria Seymour said she thought it was a very good system. Paul asked for suggestions for changes. Martyn Whiting requested a logout button which Paul promised to do that evening. There was then a short discussion about the advance booking period for Court 3 (seven days) compared with that for Courts 1 & 2 (14 days). Although about 50% of those there did not mind either way, the other 50% felt quite strongly that all three courts should have a 14 day advance booking period.
Guest Fees
Guest fees are currently being put behind the bar (Martyn Whiting), or give the Paul Heneghan (Peter Rhodes). It was agreed that they should be fixed at £2.00 (both peak and off-peak). After the meeting, Dave Preedy suggested that we use the light meter from the snooker room as a receptacle to receive the money. We will ask Rob Fisher if he can move it.
Court Lights
There was a request that members set a good example by remembering to turn off the court lights when finished.
Grand Opening
This should really hinge around when Richard Avery and Nigel Hunter can organise a squash pro to give a demonstration.
Website
There is currently no link to the squash website from the main club site. Steve Porter will remind Mark Dewdney.
Paul requested a 2nd-in-command for the online booking system. Steve Porter will approach one of our members who may be able to help.
Paul Heneghan
Squash Secretary
24/1/2008
Committee Meeting -
Paul Heneghan
Squash Secretary