ROYAL AIR FORCE HOCKEY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION
RAFHUA/Sec 2/13/14
Hon Sec
HQ JCU(R)
Imjin Barracks
Innsworth
Gloucester
See Distribution
4 Aug 14
MINUTES OF A ROYAL AIR FORCE HOCKEY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING, HELD AT THE NUFFIELD PAVILLION, RAF HALTON, ON MONDAY 21 JUL 14
Present
Mr J R C Patel MBE
Cpl N M J Windsor MBE
Chair
Hon Sec/Treasurer
Mr M Rickett MBE
Apologies
Sgt J Glasspool
Wg Cdr M Richardson
RAF Leuchars
Dental Centre
Gutersloh
RAF Brize Norton
Appointments Sec
FS D Lennie
Sgt A Sparrow
Mr S Ball
Mr M W R Bryant
Mr F Hubber
Mr M Jarvis
Mr T Lees
Mr J Marchant
Mr R Nutter
Mr R Shepherd
Mr A Stalker
Item
(a)
1. Minutes of previous
meeting.
Discussion and Decisions
(b)
1. The Chair opened the meeting and proceeded to
outline the minutes of the previous AGM held on 15
Jul 13. They were accepted as a true record.
2. Matters arising from
previous meeting.
1. Item 6.3. The requirement to undertake an
umpires course has been over taken by the England
Hockey changes to the umpiring system. We can
report that a course will be held at HFS Halton on 17
Aug 14 under the auspices of the RAFHA.
3. Hon Sec’s Annual
Report.
1. The Hon Sec presented his report to the meeting
and expanded upon it as required. The report is
attached as Annex A to these minutes.
2. The Hon Sec has decided that due to small
number of members it was felt more user friendly to
now issue an actual list of members and their contact
details.
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Action
(c)
Item
(a)
4. Hon Treasurer's
Annual Report.
Discussion and Decisions
(b)
1. The Hon Treasurer presented his report to the
meeting accompanied by an audited statement of the
accounts. The report is attached as Annex B to
these minutes.
Action
(c)
2. The Hon Treasurer informed the meeting that the
Association was financially in a comfortable position
and saw no reason in raising the membership fees.
3. The accounts will be seen by an officer of HQ
JCU(R) during the coming months.
5. Chief Coach's Annual 1. There was no Chief Coach’s report as one is not
Report.
in post. This post is covered now by the Chairman
and Hon Appts Sec.
6. Appointments Sec’s
Annual Report.
1. The Appointments Sec presented his report to
the meeting. The report is attached as Annex C to
these minutes.
2. The Appointments Sec passed on his thanks to
those Umpires who had accepted appointments
during the season.
7. Chairman's Annual
Report.
1. The Chair presented his report to the meeting.
The report is attached as Annex D to these minutes.
8. Umpire of the Year
Award.
1. The Chair informed the meeting that the
Executive Committee had decided not to present the
award this year.
9. Honorary Vice
Presidents.
1. The Chair informed the meeting that the
Executive Committee had decided not to select any
Honorary Vice Presidents this year.
10. Election of Executive 1. In the absence of any other nominations, the
Committee Season
following RAFHUA members were nominated to
2014/15
stand for the coming season. These were
unanimously endorsed by the AGM:
Hon Sec – Cpl N M J Windsor MBE
Appt Sec – To be covered by Chairman and Hon
Sec/Treasurer.
Hon Treasurer – Cpl N M J Windsor MBE
These were proposed by the Chairman and
seconded by Mr Rickett MBE
11. Any Other Business 1. The Chairman offered his disappointment as to
the very low turnout this year. He offered the
membership the chance to offer their own ideas and
or offers of assistance in making the AGM a more
worthwhile event.
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Hon Treasurer
Item
Discussion and Decisions
(a)
(b)
12. Date of next meeting 1. The Chair thanked the AGM for their attendance,
stating that the date of the next AGM would be 20
July 2014 starting at 1400 at Nuffield Pavilion RAF
Halton.
Original Signed
N M J WINDSOR MBE
Cpl
Hon Sec RAFHUA
Distribution:
Action: Executive Committee
Information:
RAFHA Chairman (thro’ RAFHA Hon Sec)
RAF Sports Board
RAFHUA Members
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Action
(c)
ANNEX A TO
RAFHUA MINUTES
DATED 4 Aug 14
Honorary Secretary’s Report to the RAFHUA AGM – 21 Jul 14
This my first report covering a full year with only myself to blame if anything has gone wrong!!!! As far
as I am aware nothing has materially been incorrect or missed during this year, unless any of you know
differently.
As far as I am aware last season no Red Cards or MDMO’s were issued by our members whilst
umpiring Service matches. When issuing a Red Card or MDMO members should inform the Chairman
or me as soon as possible. The completed Red Card Form should be sent within 48 hours to the
respective Disciplinary Officer as directed on the form. The reports should be sent in the first instance
to:
For RAF Single Service games:
Flt Lt Tom Godding
RAFHA Hon Sec
AFCO Nottingham
0115 9473629 (8134)
AFCONottingham-RAF-OC@mod.uk
For CS Appointments please contact the CSHA Hon Sec – Lt Paul Patterson RN on:
Royal Arthur Building
Royal Navy Leadership Academy (RNLA)
HMS Collingwood
Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AS Email: Paulpatterson829@gmail.com
Mil - 93825 3195 BT - 01329 33319
Work: NAVYOPTRG-RNLALT03@mod.uk
Mobile - 07793 813637
Red Card/MDMO Form, you can download one from the England Hockey Website under the
Equity, Ethics and Behaviour Tab alternatively please contact me and I will E-Mail one to you.
The RAF Hockey Association Website is now available on the Internet the RAFHUA area is available
here: http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafhockey/teamsanddisciplines/rafhua.cfm . The site will only show
the last approved AGM minutes (2012) as those for 2013 will be approved at this meeting. If any
member wishes to make a suggestion on a Hockey related matter they would wish to see published
please contact myself, and the matter can be discussed.
There is also for those with access to MOSS on DII an full RAFHA site which has areas for the
RAFHUA. Here you will find all our standard forms, minutes of meetings and members details, the link
is :
http://cui5-uk.diif.r.mil.uk/r/354/Hockey/default.aspx
Once again I would like to reiterate the requirement for adequate personal liability insurance when our
members are going out to umpire. Serving members of the RAFHUA are only covered to umpire at
any Service (Cup, League, Inter-Station) matches and for any CSHUA appointment where a Service
team is involved. A civilian member is only covered for third party claims so any personal injuries are
not covered. For any other type of match such as BUSA, schools or local clubs, you are NOT covered.
You are advised to join a local HUA, through which insurance cover to the level of match you are
graded to would normally be included in your annual subscription, however, it is always better to check
with them. Insurance is also available through England Hockey.
Pitch Report Forms – No Pitch Report Forms have been received this season. Members are
reminded that we will NOT appoint members to the RAF Waddington pitch. If any member umpires a
Service league match then it is at their own risk. See the point raised on insurance cover.
Travel Authority for serving members will be issued by the Appointments Secretary at the time of
making the appointment. Non-serving members undertaking RAFHUA appointments must submit a
memo to the Chairman Mr J Patel for him to forward to the RAFHA Treasurer.
Details of Membership
With the ever decreasing number of members I have changed from the list of types to an actual list of
names along with a few contact details. Those still serving are shown in bold. This I hope makes it
more relevant to us all and gives us the opportunity to keep in touch where ever possible. A few
changes of note:
Dave Lennie has rejoined the uniformed element of the RAFHUA as a member of the RAuxAF serving
at ASCOT Ops RAF Brize Norton.
Two new members are Gp Capt Mason Felton - Old War Office and FS Greg Wines - 8 Sqn RAF
Waddington. These are though in the FY 2014 – 15.
We have removed Messer’s Cockerill and Fletcher as their membership has expired and they have
failed to reply to our invitations to renew.
The actual list is attached to these minutes as a stand alone item because it would have to be made
too small to read in order to fit inside this whole document. It is available at anytime on request.
Membership of the RAF Sports Lottery
I have been reminded by the RAF Sports Board that all ex Serving RAF personnel are still eligible to be
members of the lottery. Membership is a crucial if you were to request funding for attending a military
hockey event, tournament or tour. If you are interested in becoming a member and to confirm the
benefits available please contact them direct at:
RAF Sports Lottery,
Room 43 Kermode Hall,
RAF Halton,
Aylesbury
HP22 5PG
Tel: 01296 657132/657131
GPTN: 95237 x7132/7131
Email: sportsboard-deplottman@halton.raf.mod.uk
Original Signed
N M J Windsor MBE
Cplt
Hon Sec RAFHUA
ANNEX B TO
RAFHUA
MINUTES
DATED 4 Aug 14
Honorary Treasurer’s Report to the RAFHUA AGM – 21 Jul 14
1.
A draft statement of accounts as at 31 Mar 14 is attached. It will be checked for
completeness by a suitable person here at HQ ARRC. The account over the past few years
only has a couple of transactions each year and does not represent a huge admin burden.
2.
The current subscription rates remain at:
Full members (5 Years) - £15.00
4.
The accounts show the expenditure and income has been quite stable over the past
year, I see no reason at the moment why the subscription fees should be changed. With a
current balance of £927.31 in the RAFHUA account I consider we are in a healthy position.
5.
Over the last 12 months the only expenditure was for AGM refreshments and a leaving
present for Mr M Bryant. There were five membership renewals who were fully paid up to 31
Mar 14. Looking ahead there will only be a maximum of four expected in 2014 -15 of which
two have already paid.
6.
Given the difficulties we have encountered with Santander in the past relating to the
change of signatories from John Musselwhite, Martin Bryant and myself we have left the
account with the two latter names as signatories. That way the association stands a far better
way of getting to its funds if there was only one signatory and something were to happen to
that person.
Original Signed
N M J Windsor MBE
Cpl
Hon Treasurer RAFHUA
ROYAL AIR FORCE HOCKEY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAR 14
2012-2013
£
2013-2014
£
£
£
ASSETS
187.04
754.97
Santander Current
Santander Deposit
171.59
755.72
942.01
927.31
REPRESENTED BY
903.76
120.75
82.50
942.01
Balance as at 1 Apr 13
Income Plus
Expenditure Less
Balance as at 31 Mar 14
942.01
75.75
90.45
927.31
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCT
YEAR ENDING 31 MAR 14
INCOME
120.00
0.75
Subscriptions
Interest
75.00
0.75
120.75
75.75
EXPENDITURE
67.50
15.00
0.00
0.00
Outdoor Rule Books
Postage
AGM Refreshment
Martin Bryant Leaving Gift
82.50
+(38.25)
Original signed
N M J Windsor MBE
Cpl
RAFHUA Honorary Treasurer
0.00
0.00
36.45
54.00
90.45
Net (Income) Expenditure
-(14.70)
ANNEX C TO
RAFHUA
MINUTES
DATED 4 Aug 14
APPOINTMENT SECRETARY REPORT TO RAFHUA AGM ON 21 JUL 14
Not much to report on for this season.
The RAF Ladies provided an early fixture list including an indoor session. A few short notice changes
but generally well informed.
RAF Masters had fewer games than previously with a couple of short notice requests.
RAF U23 - no fixture list provided. Very short notice requests so were unable to support them. I
understand that they toured but did not take an umpire nor did they request one.
Inter Station Cup - this was run over 2 days with a small increase of teams over last year. Four umpires
supported this event.
Inter Regions - four umpires supported this event although it was rather Ad Hoc and hard to see the
difference from the Inter Stations.
Indoor - new venue at RAF Shawbury successfully trailed. Good introduction to Indoor Hockey
umpiring with wide range of player ability on display.
Throughout the year events were supported by Lt Col Lees, Sgt Glasspool, Cpl Windsor, Sgt Sparrow,
Cpl Duke, Mr Patel and Mr Marchant. Coaching of umpires has been provided by Mr Patel and Sgt
Sparrow.
The RAF are hosting a Level 1 umpire course on 17 Aug at RAF Halton with spare capacity to be used
by local clubs as it is advertised through EHB.
A J Sparrow
Sgt
RAFHUA Appts Sec
ANNEX D TO
RAFHUA
MINUTES
DATED 4 Aug 14
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO RAFHUA AGM - 21 JUL 14.
1.
I am in my third season as Chairman of the RAFHUA.
2.
As I have said in my last season AGM report the Association is getting smaller in membership
and there are very few active umpires. However, I welcome the few new active umpires and once
again strongly recommend to them that that they will only improve their standard of umpiring by joining
their local civilian association.
3.
The RAF Inter Station was held over 2 days in April at RAF Halton. I umpired and coached
other umpires during the competition with the help of Sgt Andy Sparrow.
4.
I would personally like to thank Sgt Andy Sparrow, Hon Appts Sec, for his valuable contribution
to the RAFHUA Executive Committee. He is on his Resettlement course at present time. I will be
attending his Top Table at RAF Northolt and will present him with a RAFHUA engraved glass tankard
on behalf of RAFHUA. I wish him well for his chosen civilian career.
5.
The RAFHUA, a very small Executive Committee, has run well during the season and I would
like to thank them for their contribution.
MR J R PATEL MBE
CHAIRMAN RAFHUA