FLEETWOOD RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING – 11/05/11

Present: Dave Buckingham (President), Andy Thompson (Chairman), Katy Barlow, Ian Cameron (Press Secretary), George Benson (Shop), Kev Hollings (Bar),Tim Amor (Commercial Director), Sheryl Fairbrother ( Membership Secretary), Stuart Ramsey (Bar Secretary), Caroline Torkington (Asst Secretary).

1.  Apologies received from Vaughan Evans (Secretary), Jon Amor (Mini/Junior Director), Andrea Padgeon (Ladies Rugby), Steve McVaigh, Mike Hampton (Treasurer).

2.  Minutes from the last meeting of 10/03/11 were agreed.

3.  AT welcomed new members Stuart Ramsey (Bar Secretary), Tim Amor (Commercial Director) and Mike Hampton (Treasurer).

4.  AT advised SR to get in touch with MH on the role of Bar Secretary.

5.  PRESIDENTS REPORT

Nothing to report only that the AGM was a success.

6.  TREASURER’S REPORT

In the absence of MH, Katy Barlow advised that accounts are now electoronic and the crossover has been smooth. Bar Sales for March/April are up £5500.00 from last year. The bills for the Rossall pitch are still ongoing and we have outstanding invoices from Hoppers for Ladies coach, Harris Jones and vase money from ladies three years ago.

The bank has still not sorted the on line banking out yet but the overdraft facility has been agreed.

7.  SECRETARY REPORT

CT read out the email from VE and the information regarding the Annual Dinner at Hoppers and Rounders details were given to AT.

8.  DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

No report received but AT advised that the team has been selected for Saturday Widnes game and that everyone alright for playoffs. Coaches are available and list is on the board.

9.  CHAIRMANS REPORT

AT met with Ted Mitchell (Funder for the RFU), Stuart Urqhart, John Large and Mr Mooney (Headmaster of Cardinal Allen) regarding the building of a 4G floodlit pitch. The pitch would be built on the school site and the surface is IRB and UEFA approved. The cost is approx £500k and as wont be funded soley by the RFU it would be a partnership of interested parties. The school is very keen to get involved as are we. Will be given a blueprint of other set ups so a Business plan can be produced and other funders approached. We intend to offer the astro and office as part of our deal.

10. COMMERCIAL DIRECTORS REPORT

Nothing to report as such but is meeting with Roy Wade tomorrow and another contact to get more information.

Will then start to contact possible sponsors but has asked for us to pass on any details we receive re sponsors to him so kept in the loop.

Will work with MH to arrange the sponsors and invoices will be collated by MH.

11. BAR REPORT

Stocktaking at present

12. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY REPORT

SF looking at registration day as 2nd August (not to be put on website yet) Needs the team sheets to check on subs and AT said SM has them on the computer so will arrange for them to be printed off.

13. LADIES REPORT

No report

14. PRESS SECRETARY

IC has nothing to report.

15. MINI/JUNIOR DIRECTOR

In his absence CT advised no report had been given. Advised the new furniture will be there on Friday 13th May.

16. SOCIAL SECRETARY REPORT

No report

17. GROUND REPORT

AT advised that we have a company putting weedkiller down from 16th May max cost £170. The cost for also groundwork less the seeds is approx £300.

18. SHOP REPORT

GB advised there is £2000.00 left in shop account but will need to use some for the stocking of the shop for next season. SR asked if we tender to other companies but AT and GB advised that we have the best deal with Raging Bull.

19. A.O.B

AT advised that there are two possible sponsors for the first team kit and this would be agreed shortly.

KH asked for advice on summer openings for Mondays which was agreed would be closed, and opening times for Saturdays and Sundays. 1pm and 2pm respectively, with a close on Sundays at 7, (using discretion). SR to see what sports on in the summer, to see if we can use.

GB asked about a debit/credit card machine as asked in shop and bar staff also asked. AT to look into this.

IC drew numbers for 100 club

Ann Bridges

Sue Flynn

Sid Jones

Finished 8.45

Next meeting 9th June 7.30 start SR sent apologies as on hols.