1 – ATTENDANCE
Marc Shipley, Mandy Forster, Kevin Forster, Tracey Coats, Anita Hammond, Ian Davies, Mark Flynn, Mick Barnes, Russell Hughes
2 – APOLOGIES
Connor Snaith, Mandy Forster
3 - MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
• Minutes of the Meeting 13th March 2023 agreed.
4 - MATTERS ARISING/ACTION POINTS
4.1 Action Point Update:
• Marc advised the meeting that engaging an ex-pro to do an exhibition match would be very expensive but would enquire about obtaining an alternative.
o Action Point – Marc to provide update at next meeting.
• Marc explained that the matter of car parking has been raised at the Executive Committee on behalf of Anita. He stated that they recognised that parking, or lack of sufficient parking, was an issue and were looking into repurposing the bowling green into a car park.
4.2 - Team Squash 2022/2023
• Marc reported that it had been confirmed that Boldon 3 were to play Consett 2 in the play-off on 25th April at Northern Squash Club. The winners to play in Division 3 next season.
• He also stated that Boldon 4 were to be promoted to Division 4 as Tynemouth Social did not get the required points against Consett Development.
• Marc asked Kevin and Tracey if they were willing to advertise their coaching experience and be available to undertake some training drills with members who would like to practice. They agreed that they would offer their services.
o Action Point – Marc to advertise practice sessions on the rolling screen on Court 3 TV.
4.3 - Dashboard
• Marc did a walkthrough of the Dashboard reporting the number of members was now at 184.
• He advised the Committee that £1,597.50 has been transferred to the Club Treasurer for court bookings and £323.00 for squash memberships.
4.4 - Squash club maintenance/improvement
• Marc pointed out that the sign in the corridor leading from men’s changing room to courts 3 and 4 had now been fitted by Kevin and Tracey and thanked them for their work.
• The subject of Ladies changing room refurbishment was discussed and it was agreed to investigate the application of panelling to the walls and ceiling. Ian suggested that Colin Dumble may be able to assist by providing information on suppliers and options for flooring.
o Action Point – Marc to discuss options with Colin Dumble and report at next meeting.
• Marc pointed out that Kevin had discussed upgrading the roofing above Courts 1 and 2 with Norman Broomfield. The committee agreed that this would be a good investment.
o Action Point – Kevin to discuss further with Norman and update the committee at the next meeting.
• Marc explained that cleaning was under constant monitoring.
4.5 - 50th Anniversary
• Marc stated that he had received a request from Dave Leonard to consider rearranging the date of the Anniversary celebration due to his and a couple of other members unavailability on 17th June. The committee agreed that the date should not be moved as arrangements were focussed on that date and that tickets would be priced at £5 each.
o Action Point – Marc to develop advert for the rolling screen on Court 3 TV.
4.6 - Club Executive Committee Feedback
• The Treasurer stated that he was having difficulties accessing the club bank account.
• Crowd funding for new cricket nets was up and running and details of how to contribute were to be shared across the club.
• Wine tasting event to be held and feedback on how it went will be provided at the next meeting.
• The new entrance door to be fitted within days following a last-minute change to the glass panel.
5 - AOB
• Mick asked the committee to consider providing Tony Hackney, a long-standing member and ex-chairman, with an honorary membership. This would recognise his contribution to the squash club over the years. The committee agreed to this proposal.
• Mick suggested that the club provide trophies for the 2nd team to celebrate winning their division this year. The committee agreed to this proposal.
o Action Point – Kevin to purchase trophies.
• Kevin pointed out that the club needed to purchase trophies for the Club Championship. The committee agreed to this.
o Action Point – Kevin to purchase appropriate trophies for the Club Championship.
• Date of Next Meeting – Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 7.15pm
