COMMITTEE MEETING OF CROMARTY BOWLING CLUB

COMMITTEE MEETING OF CROMARTY BOWLING CLUB

WEDNESDAY 3^rd AUGUST 2005 AT 7.00 PM
IN CROMARTY BOWLING CLUBHOUSE

	Present:
	Alan Hunter – President Allan Munro – Vice President Sandy Thomson – Treasurer Maria Busby – Secretary Patsy Thomson – Youth Convener Alex Davidson – Youth Convener Steve Ellwood – Buildings Convener Brian Cameron – Green Convener George Price - Greenkeeper Apologies: R Portway – Match Secretary
		Action
1	A Hunter welcomed and thanked the Committee for their attendance.
2	APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 13 JULY 2005
	S Thompson proposed approval of the previous minutes and A Munro seconded them.
3	MATTERS ARISING
	a. Scottish Bowling Association A Hunter briefed the Committee on the costs and implications of CBC becoming a member of the Scottish Bowling Association. Following discussion it was agreed to postpone a decision on joining the SBA until September 2005. In the meantime a number of SBA booklets, on the Rules and Regulations of Bowling and Basic Instruction on How to Bowl, would be purchased and made available in the Clubhouse Library and for new members. b. b. Clubhouse Keys S Thompson advised that keys are now available on request at a nominal charge.
	c. c. First aid kit and Fire Extinguisher In order to improve safety within the clubhouse it was decided to purchase a first aid kit and a fire blanket a.s.a.p. d. d. d. Cromarty Bowling Club Logo An effort will be made to unearth the original club logo. S Thompson to contact Donnie Munro to establish the company who produces the garments.	MB ST
4	TREASURERS REPORT
	S. Thompson reported the current bank balance as £5,473.64 a. £2,500 has still to come from RACE, this will be released when CBC have provided them with receipted invoices for new equipment purchased. b. Income from Grant Funding sources is on target and will cover all initial equipment purchases. c. The go ahead has been given to the contractor to commence building work on the concrete foundation and machinery shed. ¨ Volunteers will be required to dismantle and remove the old shed. Cromarty Fireworks Event organisers are to be offered the old timbers for the bonfire. d. Match fees for junior players – It was proposed juniors should be charged 50p per competition entry. This was agreed by the Committee.
5	MATCH SECRETARY’S REPORT
	The committee held a lengthy and involved discussion on the slow progress of the CBC 2005 competition matches, which have been drawn and for which no completion dates have been set. The following action was agreed: Singles :- Play the first round by 7 August Play the second round by 7 August Play the third round by 14 August 05 Two Bowll Pairs :- all to be played on 4 September. Four Bowl Pairs :- all to be played on 11 September. Members to assemble at 1.30 pm at CBC on both dates with matches to commence at 2.00 pm. On match days if partners are not available arrangements will be made for alternative players to step in. Members to be informed by e-mail/telephone of the above arrangements.	MB
6	GREEN CONVENER/GREEN KEEPERS REPORT
	The new Scarifier has been delivered and is working well. ¨ A larger petrol-can ( 20 litre capacity ) needs to be purchased as a matter of priority. Rink numbers – game management on the rinks would be greatly improved by securing the rink numbers to the brackets that attach to the safety wall. ¨ It was agreed to price and purchase 19 additional brackets in order to achieve this. A thick underlay is required for the base of the Safety Ditches. ¨ The internet to be searched for a suitable supplier. A more user friendly roller and aerator would greatly improve green condition and maintenance. ¨ This will be considered once the current equipment shopping list has been completed and paid for. Top dressing and fertiliser are now required. ¨ The materials for this are included in the green refurbishment programme due to commence, at the end of the bowling season, in late September early October.	ST ST
7	PROPERTY CONVENERS REPORT
	S Ellwood was complimented on his excellent report, sent out to committee members prior to this meeting. He highlighted a number of issues requiring committee and club attention :- The wall switches in the kitchen area require labelling Easier access needed to the main power/fuse box Better use could be made of all cupboards, lockers and shelving New racks or housing for bowling bags currently taking up floor space. This will help tidy up the appearance and improve the safety aspect of the clubhouse A floor plan of the clubhouse - so that tables and chairs have a recognised layout A number of external issues will have to be addressed in the near future, such as rhones, gutters and condition of the roof. Loose stones on the sandstone wall along the roadside. Secure the fixings at the base of the flagpole. ¨ It was agreed that it would be nice to have a club pennant or flag bearing the CBC logo, to fly during the bowling season. ¨ It was also considered essential that a list of volunteer members should be drawn up - to carry out work duties, both inside and outside the clubhouse.	SE MB
8	YOUTH CONVENERS REPORT
	a. A Davidson updated the Committee on a Youth Conveners’ meeting held on 2 August with Robbie Russell, HC Youth Development Officer, and Mike Haycox, from Volunteer Highland - Child Protection Department. The visitors gave a resume of Child Protection and Disclosure Scotland guidelines. ¨ S Thompson reminded the committee that CBC had, at a previous meeting, officially adopted the Highland Council’s Child Protection Policy, as this was a condition of applying for Sports Council Grant. b. S Florence is to be contacted with a view to coaching junior members. This will involve attending an official coaching course. c. Two junior CBC members will be asked to sit on the clubs Youth Group Committee.
9	NEXT MEETING
	Wednesday 7 September 2005 at 7.00 pm.
10	DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
	Wednesday 5 October 2005 at 7.00 pm Wednesday 2 November 2005 at 7.00 pm Wednesday 7 December 2005 at 7.00 pm