Minutes of meeting held on 7th Feb at The NHS Sports and Social Club
With 29 members and guests present
A minute’s silence was observed for Bryan Shearer a referees friend and member of York & District League, York FA and former player who passed away.
G Bradbury recounted a humorous episode of a disciplinary meeting Bryan sat on that Graham was involved in.
Apologies were recieved from Mssrs; P Ballantyne,G Hartley;Simpson; Sucheki; Thorpe; Butler; M Smith, P Hartley who arrived later.
Minutes of the last meeting; were read and accepted. No matters arising.
Correspondence; regarding Tony Kennedy was read.
Pig Racing Evening; Report was given regarding a very enjoyable and profitable evening. Thanks were given to all who were involved.
Details were given; of the annual dinner 6th April and Lol Cussons evening 15th March.
Subs for season 13/14, were set at £25, if paid before end of Sept this will be reduced to £22. Subs were also due for the Social Club.
Membership; now stood at 65.
FA Cup Final Tickets; an allocation had been applied for. Names in writing to secretary.
Brendan Bishop; gave details of a tournament in May/June, appealing for refs.
Problem Spot, there was discussion on the habit of goalkeepers and refs in televised matches with same colour shirts. Also players wearing gloves of different colours, considering the recommendation involving undershirts/shorts, tape and ankle supports.
Due to late backword, from the evenings guest, Dave King arranged a quick group quiz of match situations/incidents. Thanks were given to Dave at the end
There being no more business the meeting closed at 9.35
I Hotchkies
Secretary