MINUTES 20TH SEPT 2024

ABC COMMITTEE MEETING,
Venue: Ainsdale Club, 10am Tuesday 24th September 2024.
Present: Karen Dyson (Chair), Trevor Dyson, Bob Fairhurst, Ed Tennant, Pat White, Vera McGee
and Len Adams.
Apologies: Brian Kneale, Gary Baker and Haydn Preece.
MINUTES The minutes of 20th August 2024 were approved and signed by the Chair.
MATTERS ARISING None
GREEN MANAGER’S REPORT (HP)
First stage of Autumn renovation completed with seeding, final works to be carried out once the green closes, all going according to plan.
Dennis mower repairs completed by Andrew Church.
Some help with the removal of grass cuttings during winter period would be appreciated.
Green will not now be open for winter bowling as previously discussed but it may be possible to organise a couple of winter competition days dependant upon weather conditions.
MAIN CLUB REPORT (KD)
No Main Club committee meeting held since last report.
TREASURERS REPORT (TD)
The Bowls Club finances are in good order, current bank balance c £10k.
Andrew Church & Mike Bond accounts still to be paid, predicted year-end balance c £6k.
Still pursuing plan to open saving account in order to attract some bank interest.
MEMBERSHIP (LA) Nothing to report.
GENERAL BUSINESS
• Coaching – to be continued again next season. Sanny Mc has been advised that course finance is available for new coaches, if required.
• Club Competitions – Ladies’ comps poorly supported. Saturday comps were successful but again attendance might have been better, hopeful of improved support next season.
• Presentation Dinner – Well supported once again, improved table layout this year, some difficulty locating comp winners and trophies to be presented.
• AGM – A Vice Chair and one new committee member (preferably one of the lady members) needed for next year.
• Green Winter Closure – Friday 11th October, following final Parks League home match.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 10am Monday 21st October
Signed as a true and correct record ………………………………………………………… Chair