NORTHBROOK ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 8th July 2013

Present: B. Adams (Chairman), M. Baker (Secretary), A. Deavy (Treasurer), M. Dalton (Membership Secretary), J. Wilson (Men's Captain),
C. O'Connor (Social Secretary), R. Ladbury (Guest)

  1. Apologies – B. Awcock (President), L. McDonald (Ladies'Captain).
  2. Matters From Last Meeting –
    1. We need to let the Birmingham XC league know the venue of our race next season. No ladies race details are known yet. We need receipts to claim expenses from last season. Plaques are available from the league; we have paid for them, and will arrange to collect them from Bill Adcocks..
  3. Treasurer's Report – Amanda Deavy circulated details of recent accounts. Mark Dalton has subs from 136 members. New members will be offered reduced subs after 1/8/2013.  England Athletics membership fees have neen paid.
  4. Mens/Ladies Captain's Report – Recent race results are on the website, including many PB’s at the Arden 9 miles race. Also, 68 people ran in the fourth summer handicap. Thanks to all the timekeepers and the handicapper (Richard French).
  5. Social Secretary Report – Thanks to all the cake bakers at the summer handicap. Thanks to Corinna O’Connor for organising recent events, including Solihull Parkrun.. Future events are:
    1. Good, Bad & Ugly 3 x 5Km relay, top end of Browns Lane – 10/7/2013
    2. Curry Night, Shimla Spice, by Coventry Rail Station – 12/7/2013
    3. Race the Train, Hampton-in-Arden to Tile Hill Station – 17/7/2013
  6. 10km Race - Roger Ladbury discussed final details of the race on 14/7/2013. Entries are now being received including many online entries. Tony French needs volunteers for marshalling. Thanks for all the efforts of the sub-committee.
  7. Runner of the Month – June 2013: Steve Handy (recent PB's).
  8. Any Other Business –
    1. Photo – A new club photo will be arranged soon.
    2. London Marathon Club Places 2014 – details are available in August 2013.
    3. Warks Road Race League – the league rules are being reviewed at a meeting soon.
    4. Kit supplies – Chris Jones will advertise stock details soon.
    5. Culture Exhibition – Colin Kirkham has asked if Northbrook can supply a brief history for the exhibition at Godiva clubhouse in September. Mark Baker will arrange details.
    6. Jaguar Club Fees – these may increase soon. Jaguar will contact us to discuss further.
    7. Donation to club – many thanks to Tom Morgan for his sponsorship donation. Tom will be invited as a special guest to the Presentation Night.
  9. Next Meeting – Monday 9 September 2013, 8pm, at Bob Adams' residence.

Minutes prepared by Mark Baker