Minutes of Meeting 11 March 2015 – Next meeting 8 April guests welcome, please advise before if attending
DONCASTER ATHLETIC CLUB
Directors meeting
11th March 2015
Present
Kev Lincoln, Les Grant, Martin James, Janet Kerry, Terry Winmill, Steve Harrison, Barry Barnes, (Andy Davies-Guest)
Apologies
Callum Wilson, Michael Barfield, Sue Forbes, Tamhra Grace, Gill Winmill, Dan Winmill
Matters arising
None
Finance
A/C’s reviewed. Cheques to be banked and cleared before Open meeting KL/SH
Club House/Sports Pavilion update
Update given on progress, to be further discussed at meeting 21/3/15 (12-30 to 14-30)
Discussion on throwing areas at XP school KL
Awards Night review
Agreed video was well received. Finances reviewed
Discussion on points made by AD, including the purchase of tables to ensure group ‘bonding’. The meeting agreed their should be more mention and inclusion of achievers at the club, particularly as they will be role models for younger members. The points made to be further explored at future meetings. KL
Open meeting
Concern re graded officials at the meeting (Field especially). Agreed review number of entries next month SH
Endurance Evening
Entries to be circulated and posted to club secretaries BB
Coach Development
Discussion re Aidan Davies seeking support to complete coach licence
Coach costs for young athletes discussed
Discussion on coaching activities and involvement (paid/unpaid) and ways of rewarding the young coaches who assist with the academy and Saturday club LG/KL/DW
Update on meeting with Craig Winstanley BB
Kaden Roe will be completing his coaching course next week
Martin Godfrey has received his coaching award for throws
Flying coach involvement discussed LG
Track and Field
Update given TW
Academy update
Discussion on mini pacers, BB expressed his concerns TW
Maintenance Day
4th April (Saturday). Opportunity to refurbish the stadium n complete storage requirements All
Aluminium rails
Action to be taken to dispose of them as they are no longer required KL
Website
MJ concerned that it could be better presented but agreed it remains the same for the time being. Possible discussion with Doncaster University to explore possible support to upgrade MJ
Pacers
Update and discussion on EA licences for participants MJ/JK
Road Races
Discussion on postal entries. Sandall Beat race and others are progressing well MJ/KL
Seniors
Congratulations to Phil Bussey, Mick Page, Kev Newman and Simon Wright who all were medal winners at the recent veterans championships. Agreed a video of them to be produced LG
AOB
Zero rates by DMBC
DBS, now on line
Gary Long setting up web page
Endurance Group (confirmed a Facebook closed group)
Next Meeting
Wednesday 8th April at 6-30, Police Club