Burton
Joyce FC - Oct 2003
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BJFC –
October Meeting {15/10/03}Attendance: U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s(Bl), U10s(Gn), U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s
U15s, U16s, Girls section, Sen ‘A’ & Sen 1st XI. – Non attendance in Bold.
Apologies from Steve Charlesworth, Andy Parkinson, Marcus, Colin, Steve Powroznyk & Darren Ward.
CHILD PROTECTION. The meeting commenced with an address from the Clubs Child Protection Officer – Mr Jez Whittle. The Burton Joyce Football Club Child Protection Policy produced at the last Sub Committee meeting was read through by Jez and is a very comprehensive document. Managers have been requested to read and report back at the next meeting with any comments and proposed changes before it is released as policy. We thank Jez, who at this stage is keen to point out that our general awareness should be heightened – "The child’s welfare is paramount". Managers and members present registered some concern that the document may be used against the Club by some individuals because of its extensive nature, Jez agreed but was happy that the system in place and under his direct guidance we would be more than capable to cope. Jez is happy to communicate with anyone with any questions etc.
The members thanked Jez for his attendance.
Accepted as read.
Dave Wright has raised the issue of the U8s resigning from the League due to late changes by the YEL. At present he still has not received an acknowledgement letter but they do agree in principal they were wrong. We will still pursue a full refund.
Sunday Seniors will again stage the Bonfire night-scheduled to take place on Sat 1st Nov. The Sports Ground Committee has requested we store nets, ropes and Mini Goals etc in the Port-a-cabin. Jed Riley stated that at present this was not a good idea because at present the facility is not dry in winter, vents need to be incorporated to prevent ‘sweating’ and the roof leaks. We propose to remove the mini goals from the First Aid Room and store with the rest of the equipment in changing room 5. Changing room 5 has always been used for storage during the season and we fail to see why this should be an issue. Sunday Senior football will be requested to stow Mini goals on our behalf if they use Room 6 on Sunday mornings.
Painting is to be undertaken by the Parish Council on the corridor and lounge areas, and the ground at the end of the present car park is to be gravelled.
The Club will be asked to contribute through increased rental to pay for the CCTV, whilst we have no objection we do insist the facility becomes more effective, indeed submissible as evidence in a court of law? At present tapes are slow to be collected, processed and of unacceptable quality?
The invoice for pitch rental is soon to be presented, Dave and Jed will confer with Dave List to ensure correct billing is in place.
Jed issued November sheets. A fixture problem may exist for Nov 29th, if the problem is still there two weeks away we will endeavour to arrange for an early K/O (5 games) or switch a fixture. Any changes are to be notified ASAP. A problem is apparent on Sun Nov 9th-Jed will speak to Dave to see if a third pitch could be made available for 1 Sunday only. Hopefully Steve Charlesworth will make his posts available for the Girls, or perhaps Clive will step in accordingly.
Missing bolts still remains a problem; goals assembled without bolts will not be accepted.
A copy of a letter was read out regarding an insurance claim against the Club. The age group involved have been asked to present formal reports from themselves, the Referee and the opposition ASAP, this action was at the advice of our insurers who will represent the Club. It was stressed at the meeting the importance of full attendance if possible at meetings in order to address such important issues. {Ass’t Sec note: attendance for the first time fell below the 50% mark}.
Barbara Riley handed out a set of Charter Mark minutes and a pertinent clip from The Evening Post. The main topic on the last meeting was the decision to attain the Development Club Status and the ramifications of not achieving adequate levels of training for Managers/Coaches.
Feedback at the next meeting please on this issue and also individuals views on their vision for the Club over the next 3-5 years. (Refer to Charter minutes for full explanation).
Jed will contact Andy P to provide some feedback on the All Weather Pitch to the Charter Standard Committee, at present they are working blind and this needs to be addressed.
Finances remain sound, but please ensure Training activities at Carlton Forum are notified to Barbara; likewise any purchases from Majestic Trophies requires the Manager to contact Barbara who also needs an invoice sent by Majestic at the request of the Manager.
Account sheet distributed.
7) A.O.B.
Although already mentioned it was stressed by Jed the importance of assembling posts correctly. Would all concerned please make efforts to stow posts, return all peg bags and stow nets in changing room 5 after games.
Dave List was pleased to report an enforced reduction in the Rabbit population and money made available to fertilise both Senior and Pavilion pitches; if he returns his stock of hammers he will have had a good week!!!
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FOOT NOTE: Could everyone attending the next meeting make efforts to read these minutes with a view of reporting back on the issues for discussion, all are very important-thank you.
Date of next meeting Wed 19th November 8pm.