Apologies:
Dave Johnson
Dennis Learad
Andrea Jackson
Greg Goddard
Roger Street
Les Banton
John Manion
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and agreed as a true record.
Matters arising
Clowne Half Marathon – John Proffitt said that he had passed three hats to Greg Goddard. Although not at the meeting, Gregg had sent word that the embroidered labels could be purchased at less than 14p per label. Greg was now deciding what the label should say and would be in touch with Les before the next meeting to finalise things. Trevor Platt would also check the prices for embroidery.
Elmton Chase – Roger Street was not available to do the time keeping at Elmton, Steve Shipp said he would take over the role. Terry said he would be sorting out the marshalling. The footpath officer had been contacted and was already aware of the race. Lewis Banton would run the course to see what condition it was in. Terry distributed a number of Elmton Chase flyers to the membership.
Web site - no issues.
Handicap Race –
Summer X-county – Steve Shipp reported that the race would be held at the Retford Rugby club on the 14th July starting at 19:30. A buffet would be provided afterwards, no cost involved.
Training Night – John Proffitt reported that attendance had dropped off again, probably because of the number of fell races currently being held. The ongoing situation would be monitored.
Lady Members– Michelle had designed some business cards and flyers; they were passed around the meeting for the opinion of the membership. Geoff Jackson suggested maybe a telephone number could be added so people could talk to a member before deciding whether to come to the club. Steve Shipp would like the Ranby prison details added so he could be a contact. Michelle had already approached a local printer who had quoted £40 per 500. Michelle said she would progress with some of the detail on her return from holiday.
Michelle said she would approach the Derbyshire times to put an article on their Woman and Home page. Terry Richardson also mentioned that the Worksop trader was circulated in the area and was free.
Grand Prix – Steve Shipp handed out the latest results and Grand Prix standings. Congratulations to Andy Ward who broke the course record for the Tigers Ten race with a time of 52.53.
A.O.B.
Terry Richardson has booked the Clowne Community Centre for the annual prize giving night. The date of the event is the 7th January 2006.
Terry Richardson read out the name and shame list and asked for help in contacting a number of people who he had failed to contact so far.
John Proffitt said that Graham Sheen had two spare tickets for the Swaledale Marathon to be held on the 11th June. Accommodation was also available.
Les Banton had contacted Dave Keeling regarding his daughter (Becky) and suggested that the club would be willing to donate a gift to help her in her recovery. An MP3 player had been suggested.
Steve Shipp read out some literature from 'Running Crazy' who specialised in running on the continent.
Scotland trip (Isle of Bute) - money required by mid June. Cheques to be made payable to GT Richardson, £70 was the remaining sum following the initial deposit.
The Chairman thanked Roger and Sheila Radford for their hospitality for the Bay of Morlaix race. He added that the race was highly recommended.
The Chairman also thanked the club for the donation towards his chosen Charity 'Dreams Come True'; Graham raised £801 in total.
There would be no meeting next month as the handicap race would be held on Friday 1st July.
Meeting closed 20:30