Present        

Catherine Smith, Tim Wilding, Cathy Smallwood, Dave McManus, Tim Parsons, Peter Schreiber and Sharon Bosworth.    

Apologies

Sophie Boot and Phil Irwin.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

• The Minutes of the previous meeting (14th July 2008) were read and accepted.

• None.  

• Letter of resignation received from Zara Martin. Accepted.
• Letter received re insurance cover at Hardley School. Resolved by UKA.
• Letter received re work experience request for students at the club. Accepted  

• Cathy reported that there are no issues. Any correspondence is passed on to the relevant committee member.

• No report submitted. Tim reported that the balance on is £3978.47.    

• Cathy reported that membership is currently 53.
  
  
• Cathy agreed to register current active members with UKA as soon as possible.

• No report submitted. No issues raised. Sophie to attend course as soon as convenient.

• Dave reported that the club has done well in the UKA Young Athletes League although promotion is unlikely this season. The U13s boys and girls have done particularly well with good attendances at meetings.

• Pete reported that the group was going well with no problems.
  
  
• Jess Martin and Steph Smith have agreed to take over from Peter when he leaves for university.

• Dave reported that the current situation is working well and most events are being covered during training.
  
  
• Tim P reported that he may not be able to continue to take the sprint group. However the situation has yet to be resolved. If studies allow Lindsey A may be available to start coaching the sprint group.
  
  
• Catherine and Sophie wish to take level two courses. 
  
  
• Dave said if adequate arrangements can be made, he would like to take the sprint sessions on a Thursday at Noadswood School.  

Development Plan

• Continuing discussions are being carried out with regard to facilities at Noadswood School. School track has been improved and it has been agreed to increase the storage capacity. All weather and floodlighting facilities are currently in the planning stage. New long jump pit installed this summer.

• It was agreed to hold a barbeque at Catherine’s house in September. Details to be circulated.

• It was agreed to update Clubmark folder. Pending
  
  
• It was agreed to purchase some water bottles with the NFJAC logo. Also agreed to purchase 4 Vortex throws, new club banner, broom and 2 training javelins.
  
  
• Club to become involved in Sportshall training club at Abbotswood Junior School. Every Wednesday 3:30 to 5pm from September 17th.
  
  
• It was agreed not to enter the Wessex XC league or Hampshire Sportshall League next season.

 Date of the Annual General Meeting 

Monday 6th October at Noadswood School.