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MinutesMinutes of the Managers Meeting REDFEARNS JFC CLUB COMMITEE MEETING – 12 January 2009 IN ATTENDANCE R Caulfield, L Halstead, A Hitchen, I Shirt, S Moss, N Armitage, D Woffinden, J Smallman, P Annetts, E Powell APOLOGIES S Shillaw, S Priestley, J Gilmore, P Kaye Happy New Year was wished to everyone. Robin and Allen have agreed that future meetings will be conducted according to the Agenda and will be run more business like. This will ensure that all relevant items are covered more speedily ensuring all business is fully covered. Suggestions were made to limit the committee meeting to 5 members, but was dismissed. It was also discussed with regards to ensuring we start training sessions for younger players and try and secure a team for the Under 8’s (next seasons Under 9’s). Paul commented that at each meeting those present have to listen to criticism which is generally related to teams that never attend the meeting. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes from the previous meeting were discussed and agreed as accurate. Level 1 is booked for 7 people and the Level 2 is possibly 5-6 July. ACTION SCHEDULE Action schedule from previous meetings were discussed. Various actions were discharged and outstanding points will be carried forward and are available to view on the website. Please refer to the website for the most up to date version. Managers were reminded that team photos and profiles need forwarding to Laura ASAP. This has been outstanding for quite some time. The only teams on the site are the Under 9’s, 15’s & 16’s. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Rotherham Utd informing us that Ben Severn has been selected for trials. Another letter was received for Ben to attend trials with Barnsley. Eight fines were received from the league for £10 each – Non attendance of meeting 11s – re-arranged date not informed to registrar within 14 days (14 Sep – Crosspool) 11s – no red/yellow card details on match card (19 Oct – Dinnington) 13s - re-arranged date not informed to registrar within 14 days (Beighton Magpies) 14s - no red/yellow card details on match card (16 Nov – Brampton Rovers) 15s – Late match card (16 Nov – Handsworth Boys) 15s – Late match card (19 Oct – Ecclesall Rangers) 15s – Late match card (26 Oct – Rawmarsh St Joseph) The statement from Sheffield & Hallamshire was received, we have 6 points so far this season. A fine of £75 was also received regarding an incident with a parent and referee. The parent has agreed to pay the fine. TREASURER'S REPORT Allen informed everyone that there is currently £6000 in the bank. Fines will be discussed prior to the forthcoming season to establish who will pay these as we appear to be getting quite a few fines that are unnecessary. SHEFFIELD MEETING Meeting attended by Under 15’s. Minutes and amendments from the meeting were e-mailed to all managers. Under 13’s have drawn Thorncliffe Juniors in the next round of the Cup to be played at home on 1 March. A referee is provided by the League. U13’s need to contact John Gough before the end of the month to arrange. For teams who have quiet a lot of fixtures to fulfill, the League have stated that games can be played midweek on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but not Saturdays unless Mini Soccer. Regarding the Respect barriers, the League will contact Laura once they have arrived. It was also mentioned that fixtures can be reversed if the away team cannot fulfill the fixture at their ground, subject to our pitch being available. It is advisable to do this to ensure that games are played before the end of the season. Next meeting to be attended by the Under 16’s – February 3rd. Please see the website for the rota. PRESENTATION NIGHT Presentation Nights have been booked at Dorothy Hyman. Friday 12th June – Under 11’s to 16’s Saturday 13th June – Under 6’s to Under 10’s The DJ has been booked and Laura has been contacted by DePhoto. Everyone agreed that we invite them to attend again as it does not cost us and we earn commission from sales made. Allen suggested that the Newsletter distributed at the presentation night contains updates of how each team has performed throughout the season. Managers will need to ensure this information is provided to Laura a few weeks before the event. Robin distributed the name sheet for the FAN plaques that will replace the individual trophies that players receive each year. Managers are to complete these accurately with correct names etc and return to Robin ASAP. AOB LAURA – Reminded all managers about the 1st Aid Course – Thurs 5 Feb 6-9pm at St Helens School, Monk Bretton. There are currently 24 places available but this may be reduced to 12 subject to demand. SUE – Updated us on the progress of the Under 6’s who won at the Leeds Academy Christmas tournament. Samples of shin pads were shown to everyone present, which are available at a reduced cost of approx £20. Sue had leaflets available for anyone interested. PAUL – has contacted is registrar regarding the possibility of signing 2 new players despite the deadline date of 31 Dec. He was advised to contact Bill Cooke. NIC – requires some more balls, Allen will order. He also wants to book the small pitch for the Under 6’s on 8 February – KO time after the Under 9’s. ALLEN – reminded all managers that training sessions on Saturdays are not allowed at Redfearns. The Under 11’s have been using the grounds for training – Laura will e-mail a reminder. Allen also updated everyone on the Campus situation. It will be approx 6-8 weeks before all the final paperwork is signed. Once everyone goes through he will be meeting with Mary Dyson who will help with obtaining funding from the Football Foundation. It was also mentioned that approx £20k will be available to us to purchase a tractor, with us providing a third of the contribution. MEETING CLOSED AT 8.15PM NEXT MEETING MONDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2009 7.00 PM |
