Updated on 8th April 2009 by Paul Heneghan
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
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.
These were approved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are currently being put behind the bar (Martyn Whiting), or given to 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.
There was a request that members set a good example by remembering to turn off the court lights when finished.
This should really hinge around when Richard Avery and Nigel Hunter can organise a squash pro to give a demonstration.
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
Present: Richard Avery, Paul Heneghan, Granthan Speake, Martyn Whiting Jonathon Bomford and Lisa Hobbs.
Apologies: Clare Heneghan, Vic Seymour, Steve Porter and Roz Porter.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
JB agreed to loan the club his tower scaffold to carry out the remedial works previously identified:
A working day of Tuesday 30th December 2008 was agreed. LH and PH to speak to SP re arranging working party of volunteers to carry out works. [LH/PH]
The possibility of a grant to insulate above the court roof was discussed. LH to determine with JL and MD if this would be possible. [LH]
PH would be working on Heater no. 3 and the heater control system and would be trialling it over the coming weekend. [PH]
JB to look at alternative cost for heater element. [JB]
Balcony redecoration was well underway. All of the painting had been completed. Works remaining were identified as:
MW reported that the club leagues were continuing to be well supported by members.
The club handicap tournament had previously been set for 20/21/22 and 27/28 February 2009. However, after discussion it was agreed to trial a new format. Tournament to start on Monday 23rd February and matches to be played each night with the final being held on Saturday 27th Feb around 5pm. Team captains to confirm there were no matches scheduled for this week. [MH/GS/LH]
RA confirmed he was currently only running one session per week, late Saturday morning. Discussion on CRB registration ensued and it was agreed that anyone who currently had continued contact with children on the premises should be CRB checked. After speaking with the Club's Child Welfare Officer it was noted that this was not only to protect the individual coaching but also to ensure the Club's position was as protected as it could be. Anyone who refused to obtain CRB clearance would be advised they were unable to coach children on the premises. [RA]
RA undertook to facilitate the County Community Coach ????? [RA]PH stated he was still in possession of the bar vouchers for Mark Longthorne.
The closure of the Leisure Centre was discussed at length and our best method of recruiting new members in the Spring. The possibility of offering a reduced membership for the first 12 month period was suggested. This to be discussed at Exec meeting. It was also agreed that rather than trying to obtain contact numbers from the noticeboard at the leisure centre that a meeting be requested with the Manager at the leisure centre with a view to producing a flyer for their current members.[LH]
JB confirmed that the Vets had pulled out of the Gloucestershire League this year. It was hoped that a team would be re-entered for next season.
Water machine - PH to chase at next Exec meeting. [PH]
RA reported that ERC had been selected as one of the clubs to be reviewed by Sport England. The information required was reviewed by the Committee and LH undertook to commence work on this. LH to email Committee in due course. [LH]
MD had requested that all club bookings should be put on the website to ensure that membership were kept informed. [PH]
Money box - it was agreed that the old wooden money box used in the snooker room could be re-sited in the light cupboard for guest fees to be put when the bar wasn't open. [VS]
It was noted that £10 had been allegedly stolen from a visiting squash players belongings.[ALL]
Meeting Closed 9.55pm
Next meeting to be agreed
Lisa Hobbs
2/12/2008