MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF CLOWNE ROAD RUNNERS FRIDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2006
Apologies:
Andrea Jackson
Graham Sheen
Andrea Walker
Andrew Porter
Lewis Banton
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and agreed as a true record.
The Chairman
extended a thank you to Brian Banton for organising and looking after everyone on
the recent trip to the Great South Run. He also reminded the meeting that next
Thursday’s training session was Andy’s ongoing relay event.
Clowne Half Marathon (CHM) –
there were around 200 entrants at the beginning of the week some 150 lower than
the corresponding time last year. As usual the key thing was getting and
organising sufficient marshals. The sponges had not been ordered yet, there were
also some left over from last year. The parking situation did not seem too bad,
parking at the old co-op site was available and it was thought that there would
be no issues with the new Clinic site, parking there for those staying for the
duration of the race should be OK. Also, the football teams needed to be made
aware of the half marathon. Les had spoken to the school and again there were
no issues to note. The route to the changing rooms needed to be checked out. There
was still an issue with the trophies that needed to be returned prior to the
day and also the need to properly co-ordinate a list of winners’ names and
addresses on the day. Avis said she would take on the responsibility this year.
The Marshals meeting would be Friday17th
November at 7:30 and also on the 24th if required.
Fun Run – Steve Shipp will be organising
the event this year. There were still issues to sort out such as marshals and
medals, the route also needed to be checked out.
Presentation Night (6th January 2007 @ 07:30)
It was proposed that the ticket
prices should be the same price as last year, £2 for members and £3 for guests.
Any monitory loss in terms of catering charges would be subsidised by the club.
John also gave a reminder that the
‘best for age’ standards need to be registered with him prior to the night.
Club Secretary – Dennis read
out a letter from UK athletics regarding a promotion called the ‘Power of 10’
designed to promote the best athletes in any area and to drive up performance.
Clubs are being urged to look at the Power of 10 website and the booklets
provided.
Dennis had also received a letter
from England Athletics on the affiliation of clubs to England Athletics Ltd as from
1st April to 31st March 2008. The letter stated that the charge
would be £3 per member and £50 per club with an increase the following year to
£5 per member and again £50 per club. There was a debate on having a cut off
date for membership payments; the decision was put on hold until the AGM.
There was also a letter promoting ‘Coaching
development day’ – Sunday 3rd December, free to all athletic
coaches.
Club Captain – with regards to the X-country, there were no dates set yet
but the meeting is due and a date is under consideration.
Dave also mentioned the Remembrance
Day wreath presented by the club. Dave and Avis were left to progress the
matter.
There was also a debate in general
about CRB checks; several people were of the opinion that they were
non-transferable from one organisation or activity to another.
Treasures report – Lewis was not
present but it was known that some cheques had been cashed for the first CHM
entrants.
Social / Publicity – no issues.
Grand Prix – Steve distributed
the latest Grand Prix standing and races results. He reminded the membership to
vote for the Grand Prix races for next year, adding that he had only received
four forms so far. Forms must be returned to Steve by the deadline date of 22nd
December.
Worksop Running Club – many thanks to those people who marshalled at the recent Worksop 1/2m.
£440 was raised on the cakes stall by Karen Bestwick.
President – no issues
Barlborough Babies – none present
AOB – none. Meeting closed 20:50
Next meeting December 8th
2006.