GENERAL MEETING: Thursday 20th July 2017

Those present:Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Cottingham, Mrs. Moorey, Mrs. Quinney, Mr. Mitchell

Mr. G. BlackfordMr. Ward

Apologies:Mr. Waddilove, Mr Collins Mr. Browning& Mr. Fitzhugh

Absent:Mr. Boyce

The Chairwoman opened the meeting and asked for a proposal that the minutes of the previous meeting were a true and accurate record of the proceedings. Mr. Ward proposed that they were, Mr. Blackford seconded the proposal and a vote was taken and agreed.

Matters Arising:

  • The “What’s Happening Board” is being updated.
  • Decoration throughout the Club – ongoing.
  • Quote for spotlights on stage – ongoing.
  • The hall door had been completed.
  • Name Badges for staff – outstanding.
  • Update computer system – ongoing.

We spoke about how quiet the Club has been over the last few months and the long term financial effect that this could have.

We spoke about staffing levels and advertising special promotions. They were now doing a Cocktail of the week which needs to be advertised.

Matters relating to the Stewardship:

The Stewardess then came into the meeting. We spoke about the entertainment and themed nights for the staff to participate in. She was advised to look at reducing the amount of staff that we have on when it is quiet.

The Stewardess went on to say that the Goodwood tickets were sold out but there were still spaces available on the coach. She advised the Committee that no one had turned up for the meeting about a Pool Team which was disappointing.

Pubwatch: There has been an issue with Pubwatch and the WhatsApp Group has now been closed.

Sports & Recreation: Darts was all ok. There was nothing else to report. .

Entertainment: We spoke about entertainment for Christmas & New Year’s Eve and it was agreed to book a disco. Mr. Mitchell said that he would see if he could get a disco and he later came back and said that he has spoken to someone about it and this had been booked. Danny would be booked for New Year’s Eve.

Triple Sec had recently done a gig at the Club and there was positive feedback on them.

Kids Krew: Halloween Party - the Secretary said that she would speak to the Stewardess to see if this is something that her, and her team, would be able to arrange.

Social Media/Website:

Mrs. Moorey said that the Website was up to date up to August. Mr. Mitchell will update Facebook.

Bar: A stock Report had not been carried out. There was nothing else to report

Treasurer’s Report:The Treasurerreported that the accounts stood at:

Deposit 1 Acc:£ 20,000.00

Treasury Deposit Acc:£100,000.00

Health & Safety: Risk Assessment to be looked at.

House: Sub-committee: All of the refurbishment was put on hold at the current time.

Any Other Business:

  • A 21st Party in November was agreed.
  • Mrs. Moorey said before the new Membership Form was uploaded this could be re-vamped.

There being no further business the Chairwoman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting.

Next meeting: Thursday 17th August next.