Cromarty Bowling Club
Minutes of the Committee Meeting on Wednesday 2nd May 2007
at 7.30pm in the Hugh Miller Institute.
Present: Alan Hunter (President), Sheila Macdonald (Secretary),
Douglas Cooper, Margaret Miller and George Price
1 Apologies: Allan Munro, Brian Miller
2 Welcome
Alan Hunter thanked those present for attending and welcomed Sheila Macdonald to her first meeting as Club Secretary.
3 Approval of Previous Minutes
Proposed by Douglas Cooper and Seconded by George Price
4 Matters Arising from the Minutes
There were no matters arising.
5 Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of the Club Treasurer there was no report.
Alan will contact Sandy so that the current financial position can be included in the Minutes. (Bank Balance at end of April £1,102.68).
6 Match and Competition Committee Report
Skips and League Teams will have to be selected very soon. Douglas suggested a meeting on Monday 14th May.
Alan will notify the relevant Members.
The new seasons Fixture Lists have arrived and dates of the CBC Home and Away matches were noted. 30 copies of the Fixtures Booklet had been ordered by the Club. The NBL supply the first 15 free, with a small charge made for each additional copy.
We have not received any details on the Black Isle Pairs Competition. There was a question about who to contact. (Later that evening the Secretary received a phone call about a B.I.Pairs meeting on Sunday 6th May at 7.30pm in the Conon and Maryburgh Clubhouse, when our entries could be notified. Douglas and Alan will attend.)
7 Green Keepers Report
George reported that the safety ditches have now been given a generous gravel base and the dimpled foam inserts put in place. This has made a significant difference as the concrete foundation of the Green is now completely covered over.
The Green keeper was congratulated on his brilliant effort in getting
the Green into such excellent condition for the start of the new
season. The Green is currently looking better than anyone can
recollect.
George suggested the same end of year work as in 2005/06 but this
year we should try to increase the amount of top dressing. Using six
tonnes, instead of the usual four, would allow us to treat specific
sections rather than just giving the whole area a general covering.
George also highlighted the importance of reducing the width of the
Rinks this year, from 5.8m to 5.5m. The extra space gained would
allow us to move the Rinks periodically and get much better use
of, and more even wear on, the playing surface.
8 Clubhouse/Property Report
Alan thanked all those who had helped with the recent Work Day’s
at the Club. Brian, for his work on the big hedge, Vivienne, for her
sterling effort on the gable wall and the inside clubhouse windows,
Steve and Estelle, for weeding the top path, Graham and Evelyn, for
raking up the strimmed grass, Eddie Boardman, a non member, for
cleaning the outside clubhouse windows, also Sandy, May, Karl,
Daniel, Douglas and Susan. A great effort by all concerned.
9 Junior Members Report
Alan reported that the Indoor Bowling season had now come to an
end. Twelve youngsters had taken part with six showing excellent
potential. It was also good to see such a large turnout of juniors at
the outdoor Opening Night, all of them taking an active part and
promising to join over the next few weeks. It is vital that we keep their
interest alive and the sooner we involve them in outdoor bowling the
better.
10 Correspondence - Nothing to discuss
11 Any Other Business
Sheila will make enquiries on how to contact the vehicle owner.
Alan to write letter asking for its immediate removal.
continued this year, it was agreed that it would be but that it
should be given a name. George suggested the FAB group and
this met with unanimous approval. A poster will go up in the town
stating that it will start again on Friday 18th May, 2 – 4pm,
newcomers welcome.
11th May at the clubhouse.
12 Date of next meeting:
Wednesday 6th June at 7.30pm in the CBC clubhouse.