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July 2005 committee meeting minutes
Friday 29 July 2005

Minutes of committee meeting held on Monday 11 July 2005 at the clubhouse, Cirencester Park

Present
Brian Hudson (Chairman & treasurer)
Trevor Telling (Secretary)
Andrew Reynolds (1st XI captain)
John Putney (Fixture secretary)
Dan Robbins (Groundsman)
Margaret Brown
Iain Butler
Phil Carter (2nd XI captain)
Nick Price

1 Apologies
Vin Breen (U13s manager)
Andy Barnes (3rd XI captain)
Steve Harris (3rd XI vice captain)
Rich Hudson (Evening competitions captain)
Brian Woodcock (Bar Secretary)
Irene Gilchriest (Child Welfare Officer)

2 Matters arising from previous minutes (May 16 2005)
• Andy Stovold’s fund raising scheme still being investigated. Action: SH
• CASC – Club rules still need minor amendments (to also cover Safe Hands Policy) Proposed changes to be published on Notice Board for members inspection. Action: BDH/TT
• Process of planning permission preparation to commence with the “low cost fit for purpose plan”. Action: NP

3 Correspondence
• Life Member – Ted Mizon £250
• CDCA – Minutes June meeting.
• GCB – Kwik Cricket Comp thanks from Kempsford School via GCB
• VP replies – Albert Penny £25
• Thanks from Travel Agent for the Sydney School Tour match etc.

4 Treasurer’s report
• Deposit A/C £6112, Current A/C £740, Cash £418. Total £7270
• Recently discovered indebtedness - the full details will be published before mid August and arrangements agreed at the September Committee Meeting.

5 Senior cricket
• Thanks were expressed to Andy Reynolds for his excellent efforts with the 1st XI. Clearly the standard of opposition has increased 10 fold this season, having moved up to Division 1.
• Well done to Phil Carter – 2nd XI currently top of the league.
• Evening team were also performing exceptionally well.
• Andy Lobo is to take control of the Cheltenham Indoor league team next season.

6 Junior cricket
• Many thanks again were extended to Margaret & Danielle Brown for work in the Clubhouse on Sundays and other senior match days.
• Sunday mornings were now showing much improved organisation.
• More qualified coaches would be helpful – likely candidates to be approached. Action: PAC
• With the majority of U13 matches being played on Sunday mornings this age group has not benefited from the coaching sessions.

7 Ground
• 4 tons of loam ordered.
• Dan raised the problem of wicket preparation/maintenance on the squares particularly on Sunday mornings when matches were taking place.
• Dan R. wished to thank those who planted the Lavender in front of the Clubhouse – thanks Nick, looking really good!

8 Clubhouse
• Both toilets have had blockages – now cleared.
• Lost property box now operational.
• Pool table operating mechanism to be checked and fixed. Key to be retained by Chairman. Action: NP/BDH

9 Fixture secretary’s report
• Meeting agreed to swap the Club Match & 6-a-side day dates – so Sixes now on 31st July and Club Match 28th Aug.
• John P. will make necessary arrangements and post details on noticeboard. BBQ to be run just on the “Sixes” day.
• There may be two extra Evening friendly fixtures organised.

10 Redevelopment
• The Chairman is to meet the Estate regarding the lease following a very recent request from Tristan C.
11 Bar
• Bar takings (as at 4th July) £3702 (£2417 at the same time 2004)
• New Licence forms received – to be completed. Action: BDH

12 Fund-raising
• Raffle tickets to be ordered – suggestions for securing prizes gratefully received. Action: BDH

13 AOB
• Date for AGM agreed – Monday 3rd October 2005 at the Clubhouse 7:30pm start.
• Presentation Evening booking confirmed at Football Club – Friday 23rd September. Captains/Managers to agree Trophy categories and winners – all winners to BDH by 31st August. A new Sunday and Evening player award was requested and agreed.
• Club is hosting/running a CDC Holiday Course on 10th August similar to the one run earlier in the season

14 Next meeting
Full committee – Monday 5 September 2005 @ 7:30pm

Meeting closed at 22:00