Longlevens AFC | Gloucestershire Adult Club Of The Year 2007

These had been distributed in the hall, immediately prior to the A.G.M. and they were accepted as being a true record, although it was recorded that the date was incorrect and Bill would alter the file copy accordingly.

3. Matters Arising

None

4. Officers Reports

4.1 Treasurer – Daryl Organ presented The Income/Expenditure sheet. He drew members’ attention to the turnover involved and that the bottom line figure showed a modest deficit for the season. If anything, this possibly didn’t tell the whole story, as certain payments were made direct from the Social Club Accounts.

There followed a general discussion and Daryl also answered any queries on individual entries.

We would return to the subject of finances later in the meeting.

4.2 Secretary – Tim Heavisides reported that the Fixtures for the coming season had all been prepared and they were posted on the Club notice board. He also detailed the constitution of the leagues for the forthcoming season (the Third Team having been relegated from Division 4).

Finally he provided details of those players who would be suspended just after the start of Season 2006/06.

4.3 Chairman – Bill Davis stated that the speeches regarding the past season had been made at the Presentation Night and that there were to be changes made in the managerial line up for this coming season, which would be dealt with under the next item on the Agenda.

Once again he thanked all concerned for their efforts during the past season and once again trusted that everyone would try to make the next season a successful one.

Season 2005/06 – As with previous practice, the committee had met prior to the A.G.M. and had brought a ‘package’, which they hoped would be, accepted en-bloc by the Meeting and this was passed unanimously.

5.1 Managers -

First Team – Keith Hardcastle and Colin Dodd’s

Reserves - Tim Heavisides

Thirds - Jason Dodsworth and Brian Oliver

Fourths - Bill Davis and A.N. Other

There were a couple of additional points to be made here –

Graham Hayward and Jason Griffiths has decided to step down from the Reserve Team after two really successful seasons, but fortunately for the Club they both wanted to continue some level of involvement.

Tim Heavisides had volunteered to fill the gap, but stressed that he would need additional assistance, but that there were a couple of possible candidates in Dean Enon and Sean Hancox.

Bill Davis decided that he should take a backward step to allow Jason Dodsworth to bring through the young crop of players (and Bri Oliver) who had finished the previous season so strongly. Bill also indicated that there was a chance that another person could be interested in running the Fourth Team, but that Bill was prepared to give any assistance required.

5.2 Officers -

President - Roger Bevan (newly elected)

Chairman - Bill Davis

Vice-Chairman - Roy Gilbert

Treasurer - Daryl Organ

Secretary - Tim Heavisides

Another footnote here – Tim Heavisides pointed out that due to his commitments in respect of the Royal Navy, he would be unable to serve as Secretary beyond this coming season, so he was putting the Club on notice accordingly.

5.3 Committee -

Additional Members –

Players Rep.- Craig Chambers

Others.- Graham Hayward

It was also agreed that the First team captain and one other player should serve on the committee, but that this could happen within the Club constitution, once the season was under way.

Note that Managers and Officers automatically serve on the Committee and that Bill Davis would try to get back to getting representatives of the Ladies and Youth Sections involved.

6. G.F.A. Grant Bill Davis reported that despite having received Planning permission, this whole project was hardly moving and that he was struggling to find time to co-ordinate things.

Any offers of assistance would be welcome and in the meantime he would try and move things on, as it was reported that the Women’s Section appeared to be pressing on independently for the Football Charter status.

Ian Taylor, the Ladies’ Section Manager, had indicated to Bill Davis that there was a contact, actually playing for the Ladies team who either works for, or has connection with, the G.F.A.

7. Fees Going back to the earlier discussions regarding Club finances, the Committee had come up with a proposal regarding the fees for the forthcoming season and whilst they didn’t want to lose sight of the ultimate ideal that all Club members should not have to pay subs, the reality was that we could not sustain that at present.

The following recommendations were made and accepted –

Signing On Fee - £10 Senior; £5 Junior

Match Fees - £3 Senior; £2 Junior

Petrol Expenses to remain at 15p per mile

Any Other Business Only two items under AOB – firstly there was a reminder from the Chairman that the Club does not involve itself in any independent insurance scheme other than the GFA and Stroud Benevolent funds, which in no way would pay for anyone’s wages if they suffered a serious injury.

Therefore those Club members who were self-employed were reminded that the responsibility for insurance rested with them.

Finally, Training will commence on Tuesday 12th July at 6.30pm

8. Close of Meeting - 9.20 pm

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