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Date: Thursday 20th March 2003
Venue: Rebels Tavern & Main Bar, Worthing Football Club, Woodside Road

Present: Paul Allison (PA) – Chair Steve Barrett (SB)
Helen Bowater (HB) – Minutes Mike Way (MW)
Roger Johnson (RJ) Pauline Dunn (PD)
Pete McGinn (PM) Belinda Jones (BJ)
Tim Dibben (TD) Emma Storey (ES)
Steve Storey (SS)

Apologies:

1 Previous Minutes

1.1 (2.6) Still waiting for better weather to be able to photograph the Clydebank shirt. Carried forward. PA

1.2 (3.1) Thanks to BJ for arranging the last player of the month trophy at such short notice, and to those who helped with the presentation.

1.3 (3.2) PA advised there has still been no sign of the new tannoy announcer, so promoting wfcsa via tannoy carried forward. PA

1.4 (3.3) After deciding we will be helping to provide money for the new pitch, there will not be money left to contribute to turnstiles as well. Idea postponed for the time being.

1.5 (6.1) All agreed we should be writing to the members to advise them of the forthcoming AGM. PA to do letter. TD suggested we also produce a newsletter to inform members of what’s happening. TD, ES & RJ to draft and email to PA by 5pm 07.04.03 for checking/amendments. As regards voting by proxy, all agreed that this is too difficult to organise due to nominations for office etc, so on those in attendance will be able to vote. TD/ES/RJ/PA

1.6 (7.1) TD advised that the literature has come through for a possible dogs night, and there are various ideas for making money on the night, including raffles, nominate a dog per race, race sponsors etc. Anyone wanting more information should see TD. It was decided that this is more practical for out of season due to current fixture congestion, so to be discussed at the next meeting. TD

1.7 (7.2) Unfortunately we are unable to have the main bar on the 27.03.03 for the proposed quiz night due to refurbishment by the brewery. It was suggested that we move the event to 03.04.03, the following Thursday, when the bar will be available. Motion carried. PA advised he is on hols then, so TD volunteered to organise the quiz, arrange the questions and be quizmaster. No objections were raised. PA to email previous questions to TD, and to get something over the tannoy about the postponement. TD/PA

1.8 (7.3) The Easter Egg hunt will be before the Bognor game. TD advised posters, and letters for local schools have been done for committee members to check, and the easter eggs have been bought. TD/BJ/PD to distribute posters and letters. TD/BJ/PD

1.9 (7.4) The beer and skittles evening will be 14.04.03 (Monday), with a charge per head of £2. TD to organise promoting this before then. PA to include in programme notes. TD/PA

1.10 (9.2) PA suggested that in view of paying for the pitch we might want to wait for the T-Shirts until the new season, due to cashflow restrictions. After discussion it was put to the vote, and the motion to have the t-shirts ready in time for the AGM at the end of this season was carried. PA to liase with Broadwater Sports to arrange order of 50 (minimum order). PA

1.11 (9.4) Number of members to be carried forward to next meeting. HB advised not had time to check. HB

1.12 (10.4) PM advised the literature has come through with regard to the outdoor clocks, but there are no prices on there. Idea carried forward in view of current expenditure.

1.13 (10.5) SB has spoken to the club regarding the sponsorship of the penalty areas for the new pitch, and the advertising boards for the side of the pitch. Will update next meeting in view of limited time tonight. SB

2 Any Other Business

2.1 ES suggested that Double Deckers apparently sell very well in the Bognor teahut, and also polo mints, and could be bought for the teahut. All in favour. SB

2.2 HB advised we need to get the March player of the month under way – SS to provide voting slips for Saturday 22.03.03, and PA to advertise in programme. All agreed that the Lewes match 01.04.03 will be included in the March vote. With regards to the presentation to Paul Kennett, SB to organise (photographer, tannoy announcement etc) – James Barrett to do the presentation. SB to organise the count for the March award after the Lewes home game. The March presentation will be awarded at the Leatherhead home game 10.04.03. BJ to arrange trophy after draw has taken place. SB/BJ

2.3 PM volunteered to help out in the teahut on Saturday. PM

2.4 PM reminded that the AGM is drawing near, and the audit is still to be arranged. MW to speak to Roger Carter. MW

2.5 RJ suggested that we try to arrange free tickets for children on the day of the Easter Egg Hunt. All agreed that this is unfortunately not an option due to the fact that it is the Bognor game, and this is vital revenue for the club.

2.6 PM suggested that, in view of the success of the free mince pies and hot drink over Christmas, that we do the same with a hot cross bun for Easter. Again all agreed that, in view of the fact the only home match over the Easter period is Bognor, that we will be too busy in the hut that day to be able to coordinate this. However, idea to be considered for the last game of the season (mayday) on 03.05.03. Carried forward till next meeting. PM/ALL

2.7 PA expressed thanks to MW & TD for opening the teahut for the Brighton Reserve game yesterday.

2.8 MW advised we have £1283 in the bank, and £100 ongoing float, so £1383 in total.

2.9 A vote was taken on the t-shirt designs distributed since last meeting, and the winner was number 4 (6 votes, with design number 3 getting the other 4 votes), with the wording REBELS to be altered to lower case.

3.0 Next meeting will be Thursday 17.04.03, PA and HB send their apologies as will be on holiday, therefore SB to chair, and RJ has volunteered to take the minutes. SB to advise all where the meeting will be held, as cannot be held at the football club on this day. SB