MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF CLOWNE ROAD RUNNERS FRIDAY 6th January 2006
Apologies:
Andrea Jackson, Brain Banton, John
Manion and Trevor Platt.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and agreed as a true record. With the exception of the passage
referring to the hygiene and drinks which should have read ‘polystyrene cups and not plastic’.
Presentation night – 77 tickets have now been sold. All catering aspects arranged.
X-country – venues and
dates have now been re-arranged Clowne have swapped with Killamarsh. The first
venue is now Killamarsh on the 22nd January 2006 followed by Clowne on
the 5th February. All races start at 11:00
Clowne Half Marathon – Les
reported that we need to decide soon what the memento will be for 2006.
Les read out the BARR report – which
included comments saying “ Clown had held Gold status for a number of years and
was very popular” It made mention of queing for toilets at the Community Centre,
excellent signing near finish, good drinks and sponge stations and friendly
marshals –a very enjoyable event. In effect there was nothing really BARR could
pick up upon. The Gold standard will be maintained.
Terry Richardson gave a vote of
thanks for the hard work Les had done.
Some marshals did not get a hat, so
a further 25 were purchased and printed with the appropriate wording.
There was a discussion on the entry
cost of the Clowne Half Marathon; Les said that previous meetings had discussed
adding an additional £2 to the entry fee. A decision will be made at the AGM.
Les discussed wanting to make a
donation to the Police which was difficult for obvious reasons, Michelle
mentioned the Bolsover Police sponsored bike ride which the club can support.
Steve Shipp mentioned a kit bag
which could have Clowne Half Marathon printed on it at a cost of about £1.50.
Steve had already made enquiries and would go back to the supplier and ask for
a quote for a relevant number.
A discussion was then opened up on
the number of entries we should allow for the CHM in 2006.Terry Richardson put
forward the discussion for maintaining entries on the day; Les outline some
benefits of limiting it to pre-entries only.
The Chairman suggested that this
issue should be voted upon at the AGM. The secretary took note of the issue and
would bring it up at the AGM together with the proposed price increase.
Steve Shipp owes a £1 for competing
in the fun run.
London Marathon Draw – The Chairman confessed that there was a
‘slight hiccup’ with last months draw. He had forgot that Committee members and
worthy recipients should have been considered before the membership draw.
Training night – no issues.
Grand Prix –no issues, no
races yet.
Secretary’s spot – Dennis asked if mention of the AGM should be put on the
web site and reminded the membership that topics for discussion at the AGM
should be in writing and with him prior to the meeting.
Club Captains – not much happening on training front, plea to all to come
every Thursday. A lady from ‘Tiger Aspect’ - TV productions had been in touch
wanting people who had been ‘bothered by dogs’ for their ‘Men in White’
programme. They were looking for a way to deter dogs without harming them.
Things to note :-
Brain Banton wanted to know likely
numbers for the Great South Run so that hotel accommodation could be booked. Please
pass the word on to Worksop and Maltby runners. A coach will be provide, date October
22nd
Scotland trip – 4th, 5th
& 6 August. The cost of £135 includes full board for 2 nights and travel. A
£50 deposit would be required.
Micelle reported that Kirsty was
pregnant, (secretaries’ note: all eyes fell on Geoff Jackson)
Date of next meeting Friday 3rd
February 2006 and would be preceded by the AGM.
Meeting closed @ 20:33