Grace’s Cricket Club
Committee meeting
Friday 11th May2007, 7.00pm, Kings Cross, London.
Present: Dominic (Chair), Pat Sopp, Nadeem (minutes). Richard Bielby, Mark
Bunker, Duncan Irvine, Andy Q (Left @ 7:45pm)
1. Apologies for absence
Received from Shane, Neil Ross, Chris H, Khin Chong, Jonathan Hardisty, and
Hywel Ebsworth
2. Agreed with the comedy to be taken out, we are deadly serious now that we
have entered a league!
8. Treasurers Report – Andy handed out reports and signed cheques, agreed
with everything and was almost coaxed into going to the Holland Tour, but then
promptly left and took no further part in the meeting!!!!!.
3. Matters arising from the minutes – covered later, but the Khin was thanked for
organizing the dinner on the 8th of May.
4. Chair’s Report – Shane Absent. Carried forward.
5. Vice – Chair’s Report and Tour Secretary’s Report (11) – Discussion on
Umpire’s fees. Following discussion it was agreed that Mark will be paid £15 for
league matches. There was a suggestion that matches fees could be increased
slightly to pay for this. Vote take, all in favour apart from pat and MARK who
abstained.
Discussion on continuing on a fortnightly basis nets at lords throughout the
season and for the club to subside these. This was agreed.
Discussion on Tour to Holland. 15 are confirmed to tour of which only 8 are
playing members. There is a danger that the tour will not go ahead and
everyone who has paid will lose their money. It was proposed for Dominic to
speak to playing members and increase interest by offering to offer financial
support with the club possibly subsidizing 2/3 players. Those who have paid full
will be offered a payment back (£50) should they opt for this. Dominic to
organise. Club to subsidise £558 towards this.
Pat to contact Simon Kemp to see if he will be interested in coming on
Tour.
Nadeem to speak to Nick Swinbourne.
Discussion on tour to Winsley Tour, Richard advised Dominic to book Leigh
House.
Dominic also said he had sent an e-mail out following the last meeting regarding
the data protection Act and advised that we don’t have to do anything at the
present time.
6. Secretary’s Report – Pat Informed of letter received from Fred, resigning from
the committee, as well a cheque for his membership.
There was a brief discussion on the e-mail received regarding the federation of
Gay Games- committee agreed to dismiss. Membership of the MCB to be
renewed. Pat to post on cheque and form.
Pat also informed of correspondence received from ECB regarding grounsdman
and e-mail circulated earlier regarding Star TV. Mark said he has replied to this
and does not see any useful exposure for Graces in the short term. Agreed to
look into again next year. Duncan also said that Shane has contacted Russell
Grant regarding his 20/20 competition.
Pat will report back to the club regarding a cricket conference information
received from Duncan and will also forward information regarding a link to
the “Summer of Sports” to Chris H for consideration for the website.
7- Captain’s Report – Jonathan absent, however has reported that he is enjoying
captaining the side, and has also e-mailed everyone regarding the Victoria Park
competition. Jonathan will liaise with Richard regarding the 1st league fixture
possibly being cancelled.
8 +9 = Web Editor and Social Secretary’s Report. – Chris and Khin absent and
carried forward.
12. Media & PR Officer’s Report – Mark said that the HD logo is with the printers
and has made no progress with the banner.
Discussion on the Pride Event and booking a stall. Agreed after discussion to go
ahead with Stall, Richard said he felt that taking part in the Pride march would
also draw attention to the club. Pat, Dominic and Richard offered to assist with
the stall. Mark to e-mail everyone and generate more support with this
venture. Pat also suggested for Mark to get quotes for having Club
Penants.
Mark also said that the match reports have gone to the Pink Paper.
13. Non-Portofilio Officer’s Report.
Nadeem said that the Child Protection Issue with the ECB has resulted in the
Ban being maintained. The member will not be able to take any part any cricket
activities on and off field with the club. He is able to tour to Holland as it is
outside the club’s jurisdiction. Richard requested a report on this and Nadeem
said he will have one produced in time for the next committee meeting.
Nadeem also said that he has responded to correspondence received from Phil
Knappet from the MCC informing him on 2 x training courses on “Protecting and
Safe Guarding Children” and “Time to Listen” which he has expressed an interest
in attending on the 12th and 20th of June. There is a fee of £30 to be paid for this
and Nadeem will request that the club is invoiced for this. The venue has not
been confirmed yet.
14.Fixtures Secretary’s Report.
Richard wanted to protest at “Fixture’s Secretary” being taken off the agenda for
which Nadeem apologized on behalf of Pat! Richard also said that he did not
have any reply from anyone from Kings Cross Steelers/Stonewall. Nadeem
suggested that Jonathan may have some contact details for Stonewall? RIichard
also said that results of the league matches need to be given to the organizers of
the league by Tuesday otherwise the club will be docked a point and offered to
do this.
16. AOB:
Duncan said it would be best to wait until after the Holland Tour to produce a
newsletter and requested support with the technical side of producing the
newsletter. Dominic said he will ask Andre if he will be able to offer
assistance in this.
Dominic said that he has had 14 replies to dinner in October. Shane to update
whether or not Russell Grant has been invited to speak at the dinner. Duncan
also suggested 2 x reps from Pleasuredome are invited and the club pays for
this./
Date and time of next two meeting: 7th of June @ 7.30pm in Central Station.
6th of July @ 7.30pm in Central Station.