Attendance
Bhoys of Croydon Tony Byrne
Henrik Larsson No 1 Sam McEwan & John Lafferty
Robert Emmet Bill Connolly
St Pats Greenford Pat Histon
Stevenage Sean Keane
West London Pat Brusnahan
Wimbledon Tony Farrell
33rd County Eamonn Molloy
Apologies
Bhoys of Ilford
Brighton CSC
Underground.
Committee(structure and formation)
Those in attendance prepared to stand for the committee were
Pat Brusnahan
Billy Connolly
Tony Farrell
Sean Keane
Sam McEwan
It was believed that at least two others who could not attend would also be willing to serve on the committee. It was agreed unanimously that unless objections were raised by clubs, not in attendance, that all those willing to serve would be duly elected. Others wishing to join the committee should inform the secretary prior to the next meeting at which the committee would be confirmed
The roles within the committee would also be agreed at the March meeting when all nominations had been received.
Resolution: Committee to sit for more than one year
The constitution provided for the committee to serve for 12 months with elections in June of each year, given that the new committee would only have been in office for 3 months it was proposed that the first committee elected would, exceptionally, serve for 15 months
Approval for this extra ordinary proposal would be sought at the March meeting. Any club wishing to oppose the proposal should contact the secretary.
Appointment of a Minutes Secretary
It was agreed that the appointment of a minutes secretary was crucial. The search for someone to fill this position would continue and it was agreed that in the interim that the club hosting the meeting would be asked to nominate a member to record a minute and actions from the meeting.
Web Site No progress
Concern was expressed at the lack of progress on populating the Association web site. It was agreed that Shahid Rafiq should be contacted to advise on how nominated individuals could access the site and post information/documents etc.
Action Secretary to liase with Shahid & report back
Enamel Badges
The Association had been contacted by an individual offering to design and produce enamel badges specifically for the association. A number of clubs who had badges which had attracted interest believed that for a relatively small outlay these could produce an immediate return. It was agreed to explore the feasibility of having badges designed and produced. Tony Farrell agreed to get further information on designer/ producers and costs.
Action Secretary to report back
Documenting 0f hotel deals
The secretary was asked to prepare a simple statement on current hotel deals outlining what is available and how members could avail themselves of the same.
Deals with other hotels would be looked at in the future.
Action Secretary to prepare document.
Possible visits to other clubs
It was suggested that future Council meetings be held at different member clubs in conjunction with the host clubs monthly meeting. The intention of this was to take the Council back to members and increase awareness, interest and involvement. How the Council business was conducted at these meetings would need to be fine tuned.
The Robert Emmett CSC agreed to host the April meeting at their new venue, Southern K (formerly Biddy Mulligans) on Kilburn High Road. Their meetings are held on first Tuesday of the month.
End of season Event
The proposal to hold an end of season event was discussed. It was eventually agreed that there was insufficient time to organize an event properly but that a start of the season event should belooked into. An outdoor day time event, which catered for families would be considered. Possible venues for such an event and their availability would be sought.
Action Pat Brusnahan to cost this
North of England CSA annual 7 a side competition
Sam McEwan proposed that the association enter a team in this event which would probably be in June this year in Scarborough as they are the current holders of the cup. Delegates were asked to speak with club members who might be interested in playing and report back.
Action Clubs to establish interest and advise Sam McEwan of names
Next Meeting of Association Council Tuesday 8th March 2005 at 7.30 p.m. in Cock Tavern.
Others wishing to serve on the committee should advise the secretary prior to the next meeting at which the first item would be the appointment of volunteers to agreed positions on the committee
Action Secretary to speak with others wishing to join the committee
Maggie White