Clowne Road Runners Minutes from the meeting on June 1st 2007

Apologies were received from Andrea Jackson Ron Wild, Les Bantam, Lewis Bantam, Hilary Smith and Andy Ward

Minutes approved as a true record

Ranby 10k date agreed as 17^th June

Brian McMahan died recently – Terry said he had been a member of the club since it started all but last year and described him as a true member as he had done the Snowdon Marathon!

Terry also asked the Club for a donation to St Joseph’s children’s playgroup.

A £50 donation was agreed unanimously.

The Chairman mentioned that Stuart Platts was getting married and passed around a card for members to sign. It was mentioned that the Club usually bought a wedding present for members. A cheque for £50 was agreed.

Elmton Chase - Terry Richardson agreed to contact Roger Street and stated that he was happy with marshalling arrangements. Footpath officer had been contacted and the farmer has agreed to cut the grass from Elmton Green to Frithwoood Farm around 3 days before the event.

Les Bantam had sorted the water, cups and winner’s vouchers.

Terry Richardson had also arranged for the Stack Yard to be used for car parking space.

The pub had been had been contacted and details arranged with the owners – Dennis asked if anyone could put up a poster in the pub and around Clowne and Cresswell – Terry agreed to see to this too.

The Handicap Race was confirmed as 6^th June at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Andrew Porter is compiling handicaps and teams.

John Profit asked members for an indication of numbers likely to attend for catering purposes.

No information was available about the summer x/c other than it was Killamarsh’s turn to organise it this year. John Profit expected Jonathon Ogle from Handsworth to provide information and would arrange for the website to be updated when it was available.

The Chairman asked members to consider appropriate dates for the annual Presentation Evening. The 12^th or 19^th January were suggested. The Community Centre was only free on the 19^th January and this date was confirmed.

Dennis had received a letter from Karen Bestwick asking for a donation to The Heart Foundation and Maurice Jones asked for donation to Barlborough Church Roof Fund. Members agreed £50 to each worthy cause.

Dennis Learad mentioned that the Larwood 10K event was well supported by the club with 22 runners completing the course. He also said that the water for the Half Marathon was already sponsored and agreed.

The Chairman also thanked Dennis for papers regarding the coach licence and leadership group that he had recently circulated to members.

Dennis said that UK Athletics had been sending various information to him regarding insurance and that the new membership cards were likely in September.

Terry Richardson mentioned that the Fell Runners Association had agreed to stay with UKA.

Club Membership is increasing well – another 2 lady members had recently joined the Club

Steve Shipp asked if we had any more membership car stickers – John Profit said that he has 20 ish left which he will distribute.

David Johnson asked about non members attending the training night and where do we stand with regards to liability etc. The Club agreed to continue to accept non members at the training night however a committee member, typically the Club Captain should confirm to them that they join us at their own risk. David Johnson would explain joining costs etc. and that they are uninsured until they join.

David Johnson would liaise with Andy Ward and Karen Bestwick, ensuring that they were clear that they were not expected by the Club to have sole responsibility for making new starters aware that they were uninsured until joining the Club.

John Profit stated that 13 club standards had been achieved so far this year and subsequently the track suit badges were running low.

John asked if the badges were still appropriate – a decision was made to re- order for now with referral to the AGM to determine whether or not we should continue to use them.

Karen Bestwick had asked through John Profit if she could use an old club cup for their new series. Members decided that there was nothing appropriate available.

Geoff Jackson also mentioned that there are invariably specific limitations to the use of the cup when they are donated. Dennis agreed to draft a letter to Karen and Reg Bestwick.

It was also mentioned that Karen and Reg had organised a 3 counties race series which includes 2 new races in Edwinstowe and Sherwood Pines. The series will also include the Elmton Chase and Abbey Dash.

Steve Shipp distributed recent race results and said that Grand Prix events had received good support especially from some of the newer members. Dennis Learad had also completed a full marathon at Windamere.

Steve also mentioned that the Terry Shipp memorial Ranby 10k race was in 2 weeks time on 17^th June.

Maurice Jones thanked the club for the donation for the Barlborough Church roof fund.

Terry Richardson said that there were still some places left on the Snowden fell race.

Geoff Jackson thanked Ron Wild for putting the list of forthcoming race dates together.

Andy Ward had phoned Geoff Jackson and suggested that the Club introduced an award for the most improved runner of the year.

Steve Shipp said he could help with most improved performances via the Grand Prix results if required.

Geoff Jackson asked the membership to think about appropriate criteria for ‘most improved’ for discussion at the next committee meeting.

Andy had also mentioned the excellent recent coaching support from Karen Bestwick and how well received and motivational it was and asked if we could arrange to have training night pictures on web site.

John Profit mentioned that the Spire 10 had no Derbyshire Championships this year; Dennis agreed to investigate through his contacts

Terry Richardson also asked for club support at the Much Wenlock Olympian games 7mile on 15^th July which was only £2 to enter

Next meeting July 6^th which is the Club Handicap

Next formal meet Aug 3rd

The meeting closed at 8.38pm