1 - ATTENDANCE
- Marc Shipley, Mandy Forster, Tracey Coats, Anita Hammond, Mick Barnes, Ian Davies, Connor Snaith, Russell Hughes
2 - APOLOGIES
- Kevin Forster
3 - MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
- Minutes of the Meeting 3rd December 2024 agreed.
4 - MATTERS ARISING/ACTION POINTS
4.1 - Action Point Update:
4.3 (03/12/24) Mandy – Completed. Email sent regarding party night numbers for catering needs.
4.4 (03/12/24) Marc/Kevin – Completed. Kevin to undertake plumbing repairs to Men’s urinals.
5 (03/12/24) Marc/Kevin – Completed. Team Challenge handicaps determined, worked well.
4.2 - Dashboard
- Marc reported that £1301.25 has been transferred to the Treasurer for court bookings and £28.50 in membership money transferred. Total for the year ending 2024 transferred to the Treasurer is £28,895. (£19,057 court bookings & £9,838 memberships).
4.3 - Squash News
Handicap Auction. Marc reported that all prize monies have been distributed.
Christmas Party. Went well – band, buffet, and raffle prizes well received.
Team Challenge. Won by the 2nd Team who beat the 4th Team.
Annual 3 Racket Challenge. Won by Mark Sadler, runner-up was Dan Smith.
4.4 - Squash club maintenance/ improvement
• Glass-back Wall. Marc reported donations are being received on our Crowd Funding page. Marc confirmed that the Executive Committee has agreed to give £5k toward the glass-back wall, and will claim the VAT back. Work is scheduled to start on 15th January 2025. ACTION Marc – to confirm the exact date and arrange skip arrival. Kevin and Tracey have moved the Trophy cabinet to the upstairs corridor near the Honours Boards. Mick raised a point put forward by Tommy Elves (who had also run it past Marc) to put in a white floor as used in the Australian Open rather than a glass back of which he is not in favour of. The Committee discussed this but are of the opinion that we are utilising funds in the best way to make improvements to enhance both the facilities and players enjoyment of the club. ACTION Marc – ask Kevin to extend league end date owing to disruption to courts.
- Cleaning - adequate. Additional work by Kevin and Tracey to ensure Men’s urinals cleared.
4.5 - Club Executive Committee Feedback
Discussing long term plans for renovations in Bar and Function room.
Connor’s concerns regarding the shower pressure problem has been raised and investigated by Kevin through Seaburn Gas Services. However, costs are exorbitant so interim solution is to limit the number of showers in use at one time.
Looking into the installation of solar panels as ECB funding is available.
Still require firm electrical quote for installation of driveway lights.
Looking into quote for installation of fencing around cricket nets to ensure no one drives into them in the dark.
Club AGM held. Mandy has stepped down from the Executive Committee.
Updated ECB Discrimination Policy needs to be added to Club Constitution.
Annual stocktake undertaken 3rd January (Kevin assisted).
Electrical Certificate still needed. Electrician sourced by Kevin did survey, quote awaited.
Cooker – no progress to date. Ian asked for this to be pursued urgently. ACTION Marc – ask Executive again to progress purchase and delivery without further delay.
5 - AOB
Mick asked if there is any change to the team nominations. Connor confirmed none. Marc reported that Sahir Zain (No 1 for 4th Team) is not available in February.
Club Championship 2025. To run in April following end of current season. Kevin asked the Committee if they know of any volunteers willing to run it.
Kevin suggested not running the Summer Teams this year to allow time for court refurbishment. No objections from the Committee, although it was proposed that if there is sufficient interest in a summer team, matches could be played away from home.
Mandy reported that we need to update our website to reflect updated policies on Safeguarding recently updated by England Squash. ACTION Mandy/Marc – Look at enhancing current information and post on Wazygoose.
Tracey informed the Committee of the death on 31st December of former long standing member Brian Moore. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed before posting notification on Wazygoose. ACTION Mandy – send sympathy card to Brian’s family on behalf of the Committee and members.
Date of Next Meeting – Tuesday 11th February 2025 7.15pm
