Apologies:
Andrea Jackson Andy Ward Lewis Banton
Dennis Learad Karen Bestwick Avis Blunt
John Proffitt Steve Shipp
The minutes of the previous meeting, Friday 30th March 2007 were read and agreed as a true record.
Retford Charter Day / Barlborough Fun Day – The Chairman told the membership that Clowne RR had been approached to see if the club were willing to take over the organisation of the Retford Charter Day 5k race adding that Retford AC had previously organised the race.
Clowne RR had also been approached by the Barlborough Parish Council about organising an event as part of the annual Barlborough Fun Day.
The Chairman outlined past history about both events and his view was that both events should not be supported by the club at this moment in time.
The Chairman opened up the debate to the membership and the general feeling was that the Charter day race should definitely not be supported but we would review future involvement in the Barlborough fun day.
Elmton Chase, Elm Tree Pub, Elmton, Wednesday June 20th 19:30 –
Terry had seen the landlady and the same facilities would be offered to the club as in the previous year. The clearing of the local footpaths was in hand.
Handicap Race, Clowne Community Centre, Friday July 6th 19:00 - 19:30 (no club meeting that night) - Andrew Porter reported that the handicaps being done, there would again be a team event with-in the race. The venue had also been booked.
Summer X county – no news yet from Kilamarsh.
Clowne Half Marathon – Permits had been applied for and the application forms had now been amended and were subject to a final review. Some interest had already been shown in the race. Greencore will be contacted later on in the year regarding their free entries as agreed at the last meeting.
Club / Membership Secretary – in Dennis's absence the Chairman read out a letter from Alice Sheen thanking the club for supporting her and her chosen charity. Alice had raised in excess of £416.
Club Captain – Dave reported that training night was still going well with plenty of participants including many ladies. Dave expressed his thanks to all those who were now turning up.
Club Treasurer – Lewis was not present but Les would sort out any cheques that need paying after the meeting.
Social Secretary – John Proffitt had passed on a letter reminding the club that the handicap trophy needed to be returned in time for the handicap race.
John had also sent an open invitation to anyone interested in training on a Tuesday night throughout the summer. Contact John direct or pass a message on via Geoff or Dave Johnson
President – Terry said that there were plenty of places left for the Snowdon trip saying that Trevor, Lewis, Geoff and himself were all doing 'Snowdon'
Grand Prix – Steve Shipp was also absent so the Chairman presented trophies to the senior ladies team that won 3rd place at the Ranby 10 mile race. The team consisted of, Jane Dickinson, Sarah Coakely and Samantha Kelly. Well done to everyone who ran, Steve was particularly pleased with the turnout from Clowne although the overall turn out had not been so good. A reminder was given that the Ranby 10k would be held on 17th June, start time 18:15.
Maurice Jones commented that the mementos at Ranby had been particularly good this year.
Worksop Membership – no issues
AOB – The Chairman read out some thoughts from Andy Ward, saying he would like to do some 5k runs on training night and set up standard times for that distance. Also with Karen Bestwick now attending training as a stage two coach, both he and Karen would like to meet with the committee to encourage more grade 1 coaches within the club.
Hillary Smith announced that she has two 'Swaledale walk' places available if anyone wants to take them, there were also camp site places available.
Maurice Jones mentioned that an inspection on Barlborough church roof has uncovered repairs of £140,000. The resident Parson will be doing the 'three peaks' in June to raise money. Maurice would be asking for sponsorship from individuals and the club, a letter would be sent to the Secretary in due course.
Trevor asked about forthcoming races and GP events, Ron Wild said he would provide a list for future meetings
Ron Wild said he would like to take a number of guest runners from the club to the Steel City Striders 10k at Dam Flask on 29th June.
The Chairman mentioned that Lewis Banton ran the 'Three Peaks' in 3hrs 19 minutes.
The meeting closed at 20:15 with Les auctioning a number of items for Maurice's church roof appeal, over £25 was raised.
Next Meeting Friday 1st June 2007.