Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 6 April 2009 at The Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: G.Martin, R.Flack, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, T.Hayden, S.Bentley, B.Tokely
Apologies: P.Carter
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary. Affiliation forms received from the Herts FA.
2. Treasurer – The accounts are running fine. A set of financial accounts will be prepared for the Annual General Meeting.
3. Trophies – The Division 3 shield has been ordered and all the trophies have been returned.
4. Press –More reports are required for Division 1.
5. Results – The cards have been good coming in.
6. Fines – This is going well and everything is being paid on time. The majority of the fines being issued now are in respect of cancelled games. There have been a current total of 86 fines issued.
7. Referees Secretary – Several referees have now left the League but there are others coming in.
8. Fixtures Secretary – Trying to keep mid week fixtures to a minimum especially those with important games to play. As long as 3 days notice is given fines will not be issued for the cancellation of these matches.
9. Division Reps – 1 – Nothing to report, 2 – Nothing to report, 3. – Nothing to report
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 11 May 2009 at Leahoe Gardens, Hertford
2. The Cup finals will be held on 26/4 (10.30 and 2.30 ko), 5/6, 6/6 (7.45pm ko) and 10/5 (10.30 and 2.30 ko) 12 new balls have been purchased. Both Gary Norman and Linda Ennis from the Herts FA have been invited to the finals. They have both accepted and will be presenting the trophies.
3. Letters will be going out to all Clubs shortly to vote for Committee members and rule amendments for next season.
4. Currently we have 4 new Clubs: Spread Eagle, Bullsmoor FC, Sele Farm and Thundridge Utd.
5. Written confirmation has been received confirming Mr. R Bunce resignation from the League.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 2 March 2009 at Allenburys Sports and Social Club
Committee Members Present: G.Martin, R.Flack, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, T.Hayden, S.Bentley
Apologies: B.Tokely
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Mr. R.Bunce has stood down from all roles on the Committee at present.
The Committee has agreed for Mr. G.Martin to stand as acting chairman and fixtures secretary for the remainder of the season. Paul Carter has agreed to commence as referees secretary from 3/3/09.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary. Letters sent to Goffs Oak and Real Potters Bar.
2. Treasurer – The accounts are running fine. The signatures on the Cheque book need to be altered next season though K.Barrett has agreed to stay on at present to help out.
3. Cup Competitions Secretary – After considering the number of games Clubs had remaining it was agreed that the League would run the Jubilee Cup competition. The competition is to be run as 4 groups of 3 and entry to the competition this year is free. The top Clubs in each group will play in the semi final. The Clubs were drawn as follows:
Group A Group B Group C Group D
Highway Reserves Millstream Bridge House White Lion
White Horse Green Man Hornsmill Old Boys Goffs Gremlins
Sun and Harrow Dane End Van Hages PSV Shades
The semi finals will be the winner of Group A V the winner of Group D and the winner of Group C V the winner of Group B.
4. Trophies – All the medals have now been ordered. Still need to order a new shield for Division 3. 5. Press – This is going fine. The reports are being sent in and the results being updated straight away.
6. Results – There haven’t been many games played but this is also fine.
7. Fines – This is going well and everything is being paid on time. There have been a current total of 74 fines issued.
8. Registrations Secretary – There are now 625 registered players.
9. Division Reps – 1 – No problems. 2 – Nothing to report, 3. – Nothing to report
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 6 April 2009 at The Bengeo Club
2. We are going to run an advertisement in the Herts and Essex newspaper for 6 weeks for new Clubs. Currently we have 3 Clubs which have shown an interest (1 of which has already paid)
3. The Salisbury has withdrawn from the League. The semi final they were due to play against the White Lion has per the Herts FA ruling been awarded to the White Lion.
4. Having received further advice from the Herts FA, under the Human Rights Act Matt Mckay has had his ID card returned.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 9 February 2009 at Allenburys Sports and Social Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, T.Hayden, S.Bentley, B.Tokely, G.Martin
Apologies: B.Flack
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary.
2. Social Secretary – The presentation evening was discussed further and it was agreed that this will be held on Friday 5th June. The AGM will remain on 3rd June. Further details to follow.
3. Treasurer – No report.
4. Cup Competitions Secretary – The Jubilee Cup will still be played but with the run of recent cancelled games we will wait until the next meeting to decide whether a further competition will also take place.
5. Registrations Secretary – There are now 620 registered players. Clubs are reminded that suspended players cards should be returned to T.Brooks.
6. Fines, Results and Press Secretary –
a. To date 67 fines have been issued. Appeal received and upheld from Real Potters Bar and Goffs Oak.
b. It was suggested again that next season all Result cards are received by the same person.
c. Nothing to report.
7. Referees Secretary – Letter received re cancelling matches on the day – The contents have been noted and a response issued. Any claims for expenses should be claimed through the Treasurer.
Paul Carter has offered to stand as Referees Secretary next season.
8. Fixtures Secretary – We have now lost 4 out of the past 6 weeks since Christmas. The division 1 plate will be run as these were well ahead.
9. Trophies Secretary – The medals will be ordered shortly. In addition for this season will be the Robert Russ Memorial Trophy and the Division 3 shield.
10. Division Reps – 1 – Letter received from Goffs Oak FC. 2 – Nothing to report, 3. – Nothing to report
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 2 March 2009 at Allenburys Sports and Social Club
League Council Meeting 26th January 2009
Committee Members Present: B.Flack, R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, G.Martin, T.Hayden, B.Tokely, S.Bentley
The Chairman opened the meeting at 8.00pm and introduced the representatives from Broxbourne Borough Council.
The meeting commenced with a Roll Call:
Present: Bury Rangers, Goffs Oak Comrads Club, New Riverside, Rosemill, Waggon and Horses, The Highway, Jubilee, Sun and Harrow, Millstream, White Horse, The Salisbury, White Lion, The Bridge House, FC Boca, Dane End, Hornsmill Old Boys, Van Hages, Green Man, Cuffley, PSV Shades, Ware Saviours, Buntingford Cougars, Goffs Gremlins, Real Potters Bar
The Chairman was pleased to report that the games were going well and he appreciated that some Clubs had not got a lot of money and advised that the League will be trying to help them out where they can.
There have already been 6 new applicants for next season, as the League expands even more the Chairman hoped that everyone was enjoying the football and promoting “Fair Play”.
Each of the Committee members was formally introduced:
Sarah Bentley – League Secretary/Social Secretary
Clubs were asked to collect before they left the “Respect” Pack and Captains Armbands.
The Committee had been considering whether to change the format of the Presentation evening this year and hold it on a separate night to the AGM as had been done in the past. Comments were asked for. Clubs confirmed they were happy for the Committee to decide.
Bob Flack – Treasurer and Cup Competitions Secretary
Bob reported that the accounts were in a good position.
The quarter final of the League Challenge Cup and the Division Shield draws were drawn at the end of the meeting. In respect of the LCC it was noted that there were still 3 games outstanding. Therefore the first 4 Clubs drawn will become A, B, C and D. A will play C and B play D. The first Clubs out will have the option of where to play the game as it was virtually impossible now (having lost a number of pitches at Presdales) for the League to arrange the match at a neutral pitch.
The Jubilee Cup competition will be run as long as there aren’t many more postponements.
All teams are now out of the County Cup.
Tracey Brooks – Registrations Secretary
All Clubs were thanked for paying the fees on time and reminded that they have until March 1st only to register any new players.
Clive Brooks – Results, Fines and Press Secretary
The fines in the majority have been received without a problem and there has been some improvement since last season. The completion of the cards continues to be good.
The results have been coming in well.
There has been good coverage in the Mercury though if Clubs could provide a few more reports this can improve.
QUESTION: WAS A RESULT CARD REQUIRED FOR POSTPONED GAMES OR WOULD A TELEPHONE CALL SUFFICE?
Clubs were advised that yes a card would be required. It was explained that as long as the players due to play were listed this would count towards their 2 games played to enable them to be eligible in the Cup competitions.
Ron Bunce – Referees and Fixtures Secretary
There have been a number of problems with Division 2 in particular, due mainly to a number of them being Broxbourne Borough Council based. Ron thanked Clubs for their cooperation in changing pitches and afternoon kick offs.
ONE CLUB ADVISED THAT IN ORDER TO PLAY 2 GAMES THEY HAVE HAD TO FIND £50 FOR EACH.
The Chairman explained that we do have other teams in the same position and the League will look at the Clubs at the end of the season to see if we can provide some financial assistance.
QUESTION: GAMES ARE GETTING CALLED OFF TOO EARLY. ONE CLUB HAS HAD 3 CALLED OFF BEFORE THE SUNDAY WHY?
Clubs were advised that most of the time it is the Council/School who call the games off as they like to keep their pitches well kept. It is out of the Leagues/Clubs hands.
Clubs were advised that a referee and 2 linesmen were provided certainly at the important games, other than that at the discretion of the Referees secretary, though not intentionally to the same Clubs. In respect of the standard of Refereeing, Clubs need to mark appropriately, it was apparent that generally the winning team would mark them high and the losing team low.
A certain standard is expected and where appropriate letters requiring improvement have been sent (1 ref has since left). Referees are watched where required.
QUESTION: CAN REFEREES NOT SIGN THE RESULT CARDS TO ENSURE CORRECT?
The Herts FA have already said no to this as it is the Clubs responsibility.
QUESTION: WHAT HAPPENS IF A CLUB LOSES ITS ID CARDS?
Clive advised that pink cards are issued with the word “Replacement” written on them.
Clive Brooks – Division 1 Rep
The discipline in this division is very poor compared to the other two. This must be addressed.
COMMENTS RAISED BY THE CLUBS: THE RESPECT CAMPAIGN IS NOT WORKING. THE REFEREES ARE BOOKING FOR DISSENT ONLY, NOT BAD TACKLES AND ARE NOT CONSISTENT
Clubs were advised that the referees are all at different levels/tolerances and though not a perfect solution Clubs should adjust themselves according to who their ref is.
Graham Martin – Division 2 Rep
It was felt there were no problems in this division and the communication was good.
Barry Tokely – Division 3 Rep
Again the communication was said to be very good and was a very competitive division. There had been 18 bookings in total and it was noted that the Green Man had received none.
Heather and Nick from Broxbourne Borough Council were introduced:
Clubs in our League currently rent out pitches themselves whilst the Mercury League lease the pitches from the council and hire out to the Clubs. At present this may be a solution as 4 Clubs still owe money to the council for the current season and as a subsequence may be refused a pitch in the future. By paying up front there would be no cost for VAT. A question was raised as to whether the League would get a permanent pitch – this was a possibility though at this stage other Leagues/Clubs would need to agree. At present a cost per pitch for the season is £1144.68 or £64 to book on a casual basis or £34 if you pre book.
After some general discussions the Committee agreed to discuss this further during a future Committee meeting.
Any Other Business
Rosemill FC read out a letter of thanks and appreciation for the Committee.
QUESTION – WHEN A TEAM CAN NOT FIELD A SIDE AND THE GAME IS AWARDED AS A 0-0 WIN COULD THIS RULE BE AMENDED?
Clubs were advised that any rule amendments should be submitted to the Committee 28 days before the Annual General Meeting.
QUESTION – WHAT IS THE CUT OFF WHEN A FINE IS NOT PAID?
If a fine is not paid/cheque cleared, suspensions will be issued immediately.
QUESTION – IS PAYMENT MADE FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE WEBSITE AS IT APPEARS THAT THE INFORMATION IS NOT UP TO DATE IE. FIXTURES, COLOURS, GROUNDS
The division reps agreed to have a look but if the information was not available it can’t be input. It was known that as soon as details are provided the website is updated.
QUESTION – IF A CUP GAME AND THE FIXTURE IS AWAY WHO PAYS THE COSTS?
It is up to the Clubs to agree, though the away team generally pays for the referee and the home team the pitch.
QUESTION – ARE THERE SET FEES TO PAY IF A GAME GETS POSTPONED?
No
Following the Cup draws the Chairman closed the meeting.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 12 January 2009 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, T.Hayden, S.Bentley, B.Flack, B.Tokely, G.Martin
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Chairman’s Address
The procedures and committee members who would be able to vote during the discipline hearings was discussed.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary. Letters requesting attendance at the disciplinary hearing 12/1/09 were sent to Dane End and Highway Reserves. Letter of concern issued to Goffs Oak Comrades Club. Three boxes of Respect information received (to be given out to Clubs at the League Council Meeting)
2. Social Secretary – Options for this seasons Presentation evening were discussed. To consider holding the event on a separate night to the Annual General Meeting.
3. Treasurer – At the moment there is not much money coming out – One Club has now had three cheques bounced, the Committee is dealing with this matter.
4. Cup Competitions Secretary – There are no teams left in the County Cup.
Due to the bad weather the LCC games will be played on 1/2/09. Those Clubs invited into the Jubilee Cup competition will be notified shortly after this.
The plate competition will be going ahead though the format it will follow has not yet been decided.
5. Registrations Secretary – There are now 616 registered players signed on.
6. Fines, Results and Press Secretary –
a. To date 54 fines have been issued. Due to unpaid fines Goffs Oak Comrades Club are suspended until further notice.
b. The completion of the cards continues to be good.
c. Nothing to report.
7. Referees Secretary – All the games have been covered. Reports from Clubs – The contents have been noted and action will be taken.
8. Fixtures Secretary – These are currently 2/3 weeks ahead. The following games have not been played :
21/12/08 Bury Rangers V Highway – Game called off by Highway. Game awarded to Bury Rangers. The fine has been paid.
21/12/08 Waggon & Horses V Jubilee - Game called off by Jubilee. Game awarded to Waggon & Horses. The fine has been paid.
21/12/08 Sun & Harrow Res V Salisbury – Game abandoned due to serious injury. To be replayed.
4/1/09 All games postponed
11/1/09 Only one game took place, the remainder was postponed.
9. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
10. Division Reps – 1 – Nothing to report. 2 – Teams have been asking if the games can be called off earlier than they have been, 3. – Happy with the discipline and the new Clubs
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 9 February 2009 at the Bengeo Club.
2. The League Council Meeting will take place on Monday 26th January 2009 at the Bengeo Club, 8.00pm start.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 10 December 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, T.Hayden, S.Bentley
Apologies: B.Flack, B.Tokely, G.Martin
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Chairman’s Address
The Discipline has got a lot worse this season. Up to the 30 November there have been 101 reports made, 22 up from last season. Division 1 are the worst offenders with twelve sending offs and 47 cautions, Division 2 - one sending off and 22 cautions and Division 3 - one sending off and 20 cautions. THERE HAS GOT TO BE A RAPID IMPROVEMENT
Two matches have had to be abandoned – Mill Stream PV v Highway Reserves and Dane End Utd v White Horse. These are currently being looked at by the Herts FA.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary. Letter of concern and Letter requesting attendance at Disciplinary hearing sent to The Highway.
2. Treasurer – No Report.
3. Cup Competitions Secretary – The draws for the next rounds of both the League Challenge Cup and Division Shields will take place at the League Council Meeting on Monday 26th January 2009 at the Bengeo Club.
4. Registrations Secretary – There are 615 registered players signed on. The bills will be sent out this month and all payments must be received by the League Council Meeting.
5. Fines, Results and Press Secretary –
a. A further £517 has been paid in and there are some others outstanding.
b. The completion of the cards continues to be good. All the goal scorers are now on the website each Sunday.
c. The Mercury continues to give the League good coverage.
6. Referees Secretary – All the games were covered in November and linesmen were provided for selected games. Linesman will continue to be supplied when deemed necessary.
Reports received from referees – Contents noted. Reports from Clubs – Contents noted.
Letter sent to Jubilee FC regarding their misconduct with match official.
7. Fixtures Secretary –
9/11/08 White Horse V Salisbury – The game was called off by The Salisbury with less than 7 days notice. Game awarded to White Horse. The fine and the referee have been paid.
7/12/08 Highway Reserves V Salisbury - The game was called off by The Salisbury with less than 7 days notice. Game awarded to Highway Reserves. The fine has been issued.
Weather permitting Division 1 could be finished at the beginning of February and both Division 2 and 3 are ahead of schedule. It will be discussed at the League Council Meeting the possibility and format of further competitions – Jubilee Cup and Division Plate.
8. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
9. Division Reps – 1 – Discipline to be addressed. 2 – Nothing to report, 3. – Nothing to report
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 12 January 2009 at the Bengeo Club.
2. The League Council Meeting will take place on Monday 26th January 2009 at the Bengeo Club.
3. As no appeal received from Highway Reserves regarding an ineligible player, decision upheld.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 10 November 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: C.Brooks, T.Brooks, B.Tokely, T.Hayden, G.Martin, S.Bentley
Apologies: R.Bunce, B.Flack
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – List of various suspensions passed to registrations secretary.
2. Treasurer – Absent.
3. Registrations Secretary – There are 596 players signed on at present.
4. Fines, Results and Press Secretary –
a. These are going well. There has been a massive improvement on the completion of the cards.
b. These have all been received on time and the website is updated every Sunday night.
c. Reports are still coming in, though have slowed down. The Mercury continues to give the League good coverage.
5.
Referees Secretary – All games have been covered apart from 1 – this was down to the Herts FA taking some for the youth county games.
A couple of our referees have been shown no respect and though reports have not yet been received this matter will be followed up.
Good feedback has been received regarding referees performances as has one or two letters of complaint.
6. Fixtures Secretary –
Broxbourne Borough Council are still being helpful and we have had one afternoon kick off – Well done to those Clubs involved for the co-operation shown.
A game was abandoned due to a serious injury PSV v Waggon Reserves – This is to be replayed at a later date.
One match was cancelled with little notice The Salisbury v Millstream – The match has been awarded to Millstream, 3 points (0-0)
One match was postponed due to the pitch Cuffley Res v Ware Saviours – Match to be rescheduled.
The Sun and Harrow have withdrawn from the League.
Consideration will be taken in January as to whether to run the Plate competition this season.
7.
Cup Competitions Secretary –Nothing to report
8. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
9. Social and Minutes Secretary – Nothing to report.
Division Reps –
1 - No problems arising.
2 – Question received regarding Insurance, matter to be raised at the League Council Meeting,
3. – Is very pleased with the way things are going and the responses he has received.
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Wednesday 10 December 2008 at the Bengeo Club.
2. 2 new Clubs have asked to join the League – One from Hoddesdon and the other Haileybury College.
3. Highway Reserves –Matter discussed regarding ineligible player. Letter to be sent to the Club.
4. Disciplinary points system to be reviewed for next season.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 6th October 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, B.Flack, B.Tokely, T.Hayden, G.Martin
Apologies: S.Bentley
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – Various letters issued and correspondence received from the Herts FA.
T Treasurer – Everything is up to date. Some money is to be transferred to the deposit account in respect of the Clubs bond money.
3. Registrations Secretary – There are 572 players signed on at present.
4.
Fines, Results and Press Secretary – There have been good write ups in the paper but there is some concern it is always the same Clubs. Everything has been received on time. There are no fines outstanding at present.
5.
Referees Secretary – The 1st two weeks have been covered. There is a shortage of referees in week 3 mainly due to the Herts FA taking some for the youth county games.
6.
Fixtures Secretary – Only 1 game has been lost so far.
7. Cup Competitions Secretary –Nothing to report
8. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
9. Social and Minutes Secretary – Nothing to report.
10.
Division Reps – All results are being received – No problems arising.
Discussed suspended players – Cards are to be sent back by the Thursday before the game when their suspension starts.
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 10 November 2008 at the Bengeo Club.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 3rd September 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, B.Flack, S.Bentley, T.Hayden, G.Martin
Apologies: G.Talbot
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Chairman’s Address
1. In Gary Talbot’s absence Sarah Bentley is taking over the Secretary duties.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – The August list of suspended players was passed to the Registrations Secretary. .
2. Treasurer – Everything is up to date. A further cheque for £87.25 has been forwarded to the Herts FA in respect of an alleged underpayment. (League Secretary to request breakdown of payments made to Herts FA in connection with affiliations this season)
3. Registrations Secretary – There are 450 players signed on so far.
4. Fines, Results and Press Secretary – Currently only Ware Saviours have overdue fines. Owing to both Cuffley 1st Team and Castle Snooker withdrawing from the League both will be fined £50. Due to the bond money received by Castle Snooker their fine has been set against this and the balance of £50 repaid. A fine will be issued in respect of Cuffley as their bond money has been transferred to the Reserve side.
Nothing to report in respect of Results and Press Secretary.
5. Referees Secretary – Please note your handbooks of an additional referee :
Mr V Shoebridge - Tel 01279 657158, Mobile 07720 710407
6. Fixtures Secretary – There have been a number of problems due to the fact that Broxbourne Borough Council have split the 12 Clubs using their pitches into 9 one week and 3 the next. Mr Bunce has contacted the Council to try and resolve it but until this problem has been sorted the fixtures will be hard to arrange.
7. Cup Competitions Secretary – Those clubs that were drawn against either Cuffley or Castle Snooker will now get a buy into the next round. It was agreed that Clubs could email/call their Division reps with the League Cup results. The Division Reps would be responsible for notifying the Cup Competitions Secretary. All County Cup results however must be given straight to Mr Flack.
8. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
9. Social and Minutes Secretary – Nothing to report.
10. Division Reps –
1. A letter has been sent to all 1st Division Clubs advising what is expected from them with regards discipline and administration.
2. A couple of calls have been received from the new Clubs to check what they should be doing.
3. The Division 3 Rep has tried to speak to all Clubs in his division to discuss the rules and regulations. He is currently just waiting to speak to Goffs Gremlins.
Any Other Business
1. The next Management Committee meeting is to be held on Monday 6th October 2008 at the Bengeo Club. The minutes secretary advised she would be absent at this meeting.
2. The “Our Herts in Football” Magazine was passed around as there is a good right up about our League in it.
League Council Meeting 18 August 2008
Committee Members Present: B. Flack, R. Bunce, G. Talbot, C. Brooks, T.Brooks, G. Martin, T. Hayden, B.Tokely, S. Bentley
The Chairman opened the meeting at 8.30pm.
The meeting commenced with a Roll Call:
Present: Buntingford Cougars, Bury Rangers, Castle Snooker, Cuffley, Dane End Utd, FC Boca, Goffs Gremlins, Goffs Oak Comrads Club, Green Man, Hornsmill Old Boys, Jubilee, Millstream, New Riverside, PSV Shades, Real Potters Bar, Rosemill, Sun and Harrow, The Bridge House, The Salisbury, Van Hages, Waggon and Horses, Ware Saviours, White Lion, White Horse.
Absent: The Highway and Ware Saviours
The Chairman ran through the main rule changes from the AGM held in June, in particular the rule regarding the ID cards. The chairman reiterated that no match will start without the ID cards. A responsible person should carry the cards and any player not there for the kick off will not be eligible to play.
For those Clubs with reserve sides, players are only eligible to play for the team which they have signed on for in Cup games. For League games 2 reserve players may play for the 1st team and vice versa.
The results of each game and the goal scorers must be rang through to the relevant League Representatives on the Sunday evening. Any other problems should also be directed to the League Reps.
The chairman was pleased to report that the misconduct improved as the last season went on and stated that the Committee were committed to ensuring that any problems are dealt with in the appropriate manner.
Each of the Committee members were formally introduced:
Gary Talbot – League Secretary
Nothing to report
Bob Flack – Treasurer and Cup Competitions Secretary
Bob reported that the accounts were in a good position.
The League Challenge Cup and the Division Shield draws will take place at the end of the meeting. Whether or not the Jubilee Cup competition will run will be determined after Christmas.
The County Cup results must be in by 6 o’clock on the Sunday night. Otherwise the League will get fined who in turn will fine the Club concerned. Due to holiday Bob advised that he would call those concerned for their results on the 14/9.
Tracey Brooks – Registrations Secretary
Nothing to report
Clive Brooks – Results, Fines and Press Secretary
Clive advised that a guide was given in the hand book on how to complete the result cards. No excuses would therefore be accepted. First class stamps were requested to be used for postage. League result cards should be returned to Clive and Cup result cards to Bob.
Clubs were asked that they return the fine forms straight away. In all cases SAE are provided. If they aren’t returned within 7 days a new fine will be issued.
In order that the League gets good coverage in the paper Clive asked that all Clubs provide their Reps with a match report.
Ron Bunce – Referees and Fixtures Secretary
Ron thanked Clubs for the information given to him in respect of pitch availability.
Due to the number of referees on the League this season Ron advised that he would be in a position to appoint linesman to some games.
A question was raised as to whether Clubs will get prior notice of this. Ron confirmed they would and that it would be the Clubs responsibility to confirm the game with all 3 officials.
Ron advised that assessors will be going round to various matches, watching different Clubs from all divisions.
Graham Martin – Division 2 Rep
Graham provided all Division 2 clubs with his contact details.
Barry Tokely – Division 3 Rep
Barry advised he would be calling all Division 3 clubs during the week to introduce himself.
Sarah Bentley – Social and Minutes Secretary
Nothing to report
Tony Hayden – Trophies Secretary
Nothing to report
Any Other Business
1. Due to the continued absence of the Division 1 Rep a new volunteer was requested. Clive Brooks kindly offered and his appointment was approved by all present.
2. Castle Snooker made an appeal for players – currently they only have 10 signed on.
3. Following the end of the meeting Bob Flack drew the 1ST and 2nd rounds of the Division 1, 2 and 3 shields and League Challenge Cup (see separate sheet) The team drawn at home should provide the pitch and the away team pay the official.
The next draw will take place after Christmas.
4. All Clubs were requested to collect the new Handbook and other necessary documentation before leaving the meeting.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 4 August 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, B.Flack, S.Bentley, G.Talbot, T.Hayden, G.Martin
Apologies: T.Divett
The last minutes were signed and agreed as being a true reflection of the previous meeting.
Chairman’s Address
1. All details have now been passed to C.Brooks for printing the Directory.
This and the Rule Book will be ready for the League Council Meeting on 18th August.
2. The Committee decided to relinquish T.Divett of his position as Cup Competitions Secretary owing to his lack of attendance at the previous committee meetings. B.Flack has been appointed in his place.
Committee Members Reports
1. League Secretary – £210 was passed to the Treasurer in respect of Real Potters Bar.
Both Sky FC and Sailors 11 will not now be joining the League.
Division 1 and 2 will be going into the Intermediate Cup and Division 3 the Junior Cup.
Letters sent to all Clubs advising them of the League Council meeting and that only 2 contacts per Club are allowed.
2. Treasurer – A further cheque from the same Club as last month has been returned unpaid by the bank. Letter to be issued to the Club concerned stating will have to pay the outstanding money in cash at the League Council Meeting. Failure to do so will lead to their removal from the League.
B.Flack to chase up payment in respect of the Website advertising.
3. Registrations Secretary – Currently 8 Clubs have sent the cards in. Cheque received from Rosemill FC for their signing on’s.
4. Fines, Results and Press Secretary – Nothing to report though some Clubs are still phoning when they should be calling other Committee Members. Matter to be discussed at the LCM.
5. Referees Secretary – There are enough Referees for the new season.
6. Fixtures Secretary – The fixtures are near completion, though despite letters being sent both Bury Rangers and Buntingford have still not provided the dates when their pitches are available.
7. Cup Competitions Secretary – B.Flack is now the new Cup Competitions secretary. The draw will take place at the League Council Meeting.
8. Trophies Secretary – Nothing to report.
9. Social and Minutes Secretary – Nothing to report.
10. Division Reps – Nothing to report. Email addresses to be given to all Clubs in order for them to provide their results on a Sunday evening.
Any Other Business
1. The League Council Meeting will take place at Bengeo Club on 18 August 2008 at 8.30pm. Only 2 Club officials per team are allowed.
2. “Sunday Supplements” from the Van Hages FC website was discussed.
3. The next Management Committee meeting to be held on 3 September 2008 at the Bengeo Club.
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 21 July 2008 at the Bengeo Club
Committee Members Present: R.Bunce, C.Brooks, T.Brooks, B.Flack, S.Bentley, G.Talbot, T.Hayden, G.Martin
Apologies: B.Tokely, T.Divett
Chairman’s Address
1. The typed rule amendments were presented to the Committee.
2. Dates of availability provided to S.Bentley to arrange for the next year.
Committee Members Reports
3. League Secretary – Sailors 11 are the only Club that has not currently paid the affiliation fees. G.Talbot to chase up before Friday.
4. Treasurer – A cheque has been returned unpaid by the bank. After some discussion it was agreed that the Club concerned will have to pay the outstanding monies by the League Council Meeting. 100 stamps were given to both R.Bunce and C.Brooks for dealing with league correspondence. £400 was paid to Hertford Town for the Cup finals next season (10th and 17th May). B.Flack to chase up payment in respect of the Website advertising.
5. Registrations Secretary - A copy of the suspension booklet was requested. Currently 6 Clubs have sent the cards in.
6. Fines, Results and Press Secretary – Nothing to report
7. Referees Secretary – There are currently 25 Referees signed on for the new season.
8. Fixtures Secretary – R.Bunce is trying to gets dates of availability from those Clubs who are pitch sharing. At present it appears that 1 in 3 of Bury Rangers games will have to be played late, though alternatives are still being looked at. A further Club from Potters Bar has asked to join the League. The Committee agreed to accept Real Potters Bar for next season. The White Horse is unable to play any home matches until mid October.
9. Cup Competitions Secretary – The draw will take place at the League Council Meeting. G.Martin to contact T.Divett.
10. Trophies Secretary – The Referee of the year award will be known from now on as the ‘Robert Russ Memorial Trophy’.
11. Social and Minutes Secretary – Nothing to report.
12. Division Reps – Nothing to report.
Any Other Business
1. Jack Collier from Castle Snooker would like to advertise for players. He can be contacted on 01992 583760 or 07946 404946.
2. The League Council Meeting will take place at Bengeo Club on 18 August 2008 at 8.30pm. Only 2 Club officials per team are allowed.
3. Reminder for all Clubs that per the FA handbook they are able to apply for 2 FA Cup final tickets. See the handbook for further details.
4. The next Management Committee meeting to be held on 4 August 2008 at the Bengeo Club.