Below are the minutes of the meeting:

Action

· Team managers update

o Overall a mixed season, continued enthusiasm from all age groups. 2 teams reached cup finals (12 & U16).

· Finance update & Donations

o The expectation is to just break even this year, only due to a large sponsorship recently secured.

o Note that it now costs over £5,000 per year to run the club.

o A concern is parents donations are at a reduced level from last year, and also the low number of donations received.

o It is proposed to request a minimum donation of £20 for next season, with consideration being given to formal charges if this does not provide enough income.

John Plaskett

· Race Night

o Disappointing that this event was so poorly attended despite the publicity.

o Approximately £400 was still raised for the mens team.

· Cup Finals

o Kick-off are U12-11.15, and U16-14.45 on 10^th May

o Team managers to decide whether they want the ‘team breakfast’

Paul Simmonds/Mark James

· Thoughts for next season

o We need to think about next season before the AGM.

o Please speak to or email John Plaskett with any preferences or offers of help for next year.

All Managers & Helpers

· Social Events

o Dads Vs Lads Friday 25^th April 2008. – Need a few balls for the matches

o Presentation evenings - need raffle prizes for both events.

o Presentation evenings – Snack food to be provided.

o Mens curry night is now Friday 16^th May. Please let Simon Edwards know if you are coming. Meet at RPSC 8pm, table booked for 9pm

All Managers

John Plaskett

· Next meeting date (AGM)

o Wednesday 18^th June 2008 at 8pm. Venue will be RPSC. All parents are invited to attend

Simon Edwards to check with RPSC.

· Any Other Business

o End of Season – Saturday 26^th April is the last training session, although there are some league games to play the following weekend

o Haslemere 6’s – To be held 24^th May. 9.30am for U8/U12/U14. 2pm for U10/U16. 2 Teams for each age group. Managers to arrange selection of squads

o Girls – FA does not allow mixed football at U12 & above. Any girls in this category are welcome to stay and train with U10’s, but they cannot play in matches.

o Child Welfare Officer – John Plaskett has volunteered for this & will attend a course in June.

There being no other business the meeting was concluded.