NORTHBROOK ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 11th May 2009 at Bob Adams' residence

Present: B.Adams (Chairman), M.Baker (Secretary), A.Critchley (Ladies Captain), B.Awcock (President), A.French (Members Sec), P.Stead (Treasurer).

  1. Apologies - A.Fodor (Social Secretary), A.Houston (Running Advisor), J.Hosie (Mens Captain).
  2. Matters From Last Meeting -
    1. Roger Ladbury is upgrading the format of the club website.
    2. The Summer Handicap has started with record turnouts of over 60 runners in the first 2 races. Helpers are needed if they are not running future races.
  3. Treasurers Report - Details were circulated. 132 subscriptions have been paid. A resignation was received from Lesley Keighley. Last year’s Allesley Fun Run donation has been paid.
  4. Ladies Captain's Report - The ladies finished 17th in the Midland Relays, and 3rd team at the Regency 10Km. Other events were the Mick and Phil Half, London, Paris, Rome, Stratford marathons and half. A ladies team is entered for the Cotswold Hilly 100 relay.
  5. Mens Captains Report - The men qualified for the National Relays. Mark Baker represented Wales in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100Km at Galway and was 4th Welsh finisher. Runners competed in international events including the Rome Marathon, Batavarien Relay, Boston Marathon (Tony Mackness), Vancouver Marathon (Andy Kelsall). Other UK events were the London and Stratford marathons, Easter and May Day 5 miles. Two mens teams entered for the Cotswold Hilly 100 relay.
  6. Social Secretary Report - Thanks to Andrea Fodor and Andy Houston for organising a post marathon meal at Akbars. A future event at Jaguar is being considered eg. a barbecue.
  7. 10 Km Race - This is on 31/5/2009. Entry forms are available on the website. We have several sponsors for the race. The childrens fun run is also taking place. 35 marshals and car park stewards are required on the day, and more helpers are needed. Help is needed organising goody bags. A post drop of road closure details is being arranged. Catering , first aid, and prizes are being organised.
  8. Allesley 5Km and Fun Run - The main run is now a 5Km course, and will be supported by the ‘Coventry Runner’ shop. Details can be included in the 10Km race goody bag.
  9. Runner of the Month – March: Sarah McNaney (PB in Rome Marathon). April: Tony Mackness (excellent Boston Marathon after missing training through injury).
  10. Any Other Business–
    1. Club Events - Track & Field Night: Wed 17/6/2009 at 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Race the local Train: Wed 15/7/2009. Good, Bad & Ugly Relay: provisionally Sat 22/8/2009.
    2. Youth Hostel trip – Jerry Trill is organising Dimmingsdale for August Bank Holiday.
    3. Birmingham League –We did not bid for a race. Races: Senneleys, Gloucester, Sphinx, Worcester.
    4. Warks Road Race League AGM – This was attended by Paul Kelly and Amanda Deavy who collected prizes. We must pay a £30 levy for our 10Km race inclusion in the league.
    5. Storage of Equipment – we have negotiated a new fee for using the ‘Rainbow’ garage.
    6. Road Race Champs – Paul Stead produced a table of the positions after 4 months.
    7. Kit – Tony French said he could bring some club vests along on Wednesday nights.
    8. New Member Packs - a revamp is needed including details about the London Marathon Draw
    9. Bleep Test – This could be arranged at Jaguar on a Wednesday night.
    10. ‘POSE’ Running Coach – could be invited to club to discuss running technique.
  11. Next Meeting – Monday 22/6/2009 at Bob Adams.

Minutes prepared by Mark Baker