1. Introduction/Explanation of structure
a. RH explained the structure of Exec (ie 5 members and co-opted others) Asked PWP to chair for the evening.
b. PWP wanted to thank AR for fantastic work with fees which have made the club financially secure for the time being. Well done Robbo.
2. Finances for the year
a. £3k balance, £1,200 bill from bullocksteads outstanding (plus pitch marking, Benson Park costs, playing equip etc.)
b. expenditure policy – up to £50 expenditure can be agreed by any one committee member. All evidence to be provided. Roger to begin to siphon extra money in Garnett account to Bohemian account to assist with ground improvement project.
3. Fundraising/social events for the season
a. Race night – 8 th March at Newcastle CC Jesmond. GK organising. Suggested £10 in to include £8 bets but not sure on this. Leave to Glenn to decide.
b. Legends Night PWP, SC and ML to arrange.
c. Brian Dale 50th season – Brian does not want anything done on this.
d. Vice Presidents – currently 12 of these – AR will co-ordinate.
e. Post match revenue (Reserves) - generally this is covering costs – reserves to be pushed into doing this.
f. Dog racing evening will be Thurs 21 st Feb (MG has arranged this).
g. The picks need pushing as only 4 people consistently selling good number.
4. Ground
a. Ongoing projects – Probation crew dong a good job. Ground looking as good as it has ever been – thanks to PK for all his hard work on this.
b. Tennis club – needs a separate meeting – they are being very difficult with reimbursing Brian Dale.
c. Grants update – Mower and club house redevelopment grant applications submitted. RH/PK to submit and application for car park to be resurfaced and to include dugouts.
d. Gas needs sorting out – RH to do so – has had problems contacting the relevant authority.
5. 3 year plan
Working parties (members to be decided)
Ground to be Alliance Premier League standard, income and playing strength to be in position to sustain 1st team in Alliance Premier with lower teams
a. Ground – agreed this should be RH, PK, AP
b. Income – PM/AR
c. Playing strength – PK, PWP, MP, possibly Nicky Bremner
d. future of student teams – dependant on income this year may remove one or both next year
6. Next meeting - December TBC
7. Meeting closed 9:30pm