THE 4TH DECEMBER MEETING HAS MOVED TO DRINGHOUSES SPORTS CLUB.
Address: St Helens Road, York, YO24 1HR.
The meeting will still start at 7:30pm, and our guest speaker is Carl Boyson, a Football League referee who took charge of York City’s 1st leg playoff game against Fleetwood last season.
We hope to see many of our members there!
Minutes of meeting held on 2nd October 2014 at
NHS Sports and Social Club
With 20 members and guests present.
Apologies were received from Mssrs Smith; P& J Ballantyne; Reed; Butcher; Shiers; Sutton.
Minutes of last meeting were read and accepted
Matters arising: D King mentioned content of the Saturday of conference for younger members.
Correspondence: from RA regarding Janie Frampton’s organisation was read.
Membership: slowly rising, 66, with 2 new members from refs course in attendance.
Social Events: details of Pig Racing on 1st Nov and Dinner 11th April was given.
Problem Corner: discussion regarding penalty shoot out after the taking of the first 22.
Andy McMillan, ex York City full back, then gave a very informative talk regarding the background workings of the Academy, covering funding, costs, auditing, home and abroad systems. He finished with a quick resume of his career, new stadium and 3 G pitches.
A.o.B Brandon Bishop asked all to consider e mail sent out regarding seeking officials for Ladies and University matches .
Thursday 2 October 2014
Remember the next meeting is at our usual venue (York Hospital Social Club).
We start at 7.30pm (until 9.30pm approx.)
Guest speaker is Andy McMillan, ex-York City FC (492 appearances) and current Academy Manager.
Come and join your fellow colleagues in an informal setting. You will be most welcome.
[Also we have a fun Pig Racing evening on 1 November 2014 – why not come along and partake – £5 including supper]
All current and new refs are most welcome. New refs are entitled to free membership for the first season (only the insurance to pay – free if you attend at least 4 meetings) – an offer not to be missed.
If you have never attended a meeting come a try it out; it is a great learning environment.
Minutes of meeting held on Sept 4th 2014 At NHS Club with 21 members present.
Apologies were received from Mssrs, Ham; Smith; Bradbury; Shiers; Sutton; G Hartley; B Ballantyne and Ms Humphrys
Minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted.
Matters arising
P Hartley gave a report on the sponsored bike ride through some inclement weather. £2,300 approx was raised.
Jan Suchecki gave a report on the American tournament that he and Amy went to. Very tiring with the amount of matches, but a good experience and going back next year.
Correspondence from Rob Rich and a Lord Mayors Pig Racing evening was read.
Reports were given the RA conference, disappointment regarding the lack of interest shown by younger colleagues for the Saturday session which hosts excellent presentations. Cricket, disappointment again due to people not turning up on the day. Kit, details were given on the status.
Membership, slow this year at 59, you can now sign up online and by card at the meetings.
Insurance claim forms are on the web site.
Social Events, a Pig Racing evening on 1st Nov, £5.00 with pie and peas; Annual dinner 11th April at the Marriott Hotel.
Dave King assisted by Jamie Unwin ran through the penalty indications.
A.o.B. FA appointments to be confirmed with to Barry Casterton or Paul Ballantyne, not Colin Atkinson.
Details were given of the incentives given to encourage new or first time refs to join the RA.
Meeting closed at 9.45
Thursday 4 September 2014
Remember the next meeting (first of the new season) is at our usual venue (York Hospital Social Club).
We start at 7.30pm (until 9.30pm approx.)
Guest speaker is Paul Scott, Sports Medic
Come and join your fellow colleagues in an informal setting.
All current and new refs are most welcome. New refs are entitled to free membership for the first season (only the insurance to pay – free if you attend at least 4 meetings) – an offer not to be missed.
If you have never attended a meeting come a try it out; it is a great learning environment.
Do you know the law changes and the alteration for Assistant Referee’s at the award of a penalty kick?
Come along to learn….and more.
Apologies were received, from Mssrs G Hartley; Bradbury; Godson; Shiers; Bishop; Coote; Allenby and B Ballantyne.
Mins of Last meeting were read and accepted, no matters arising.
Correspondence regarding; CFA central appointments system; fitness tests; RA insurance and reply to complaints about the dinner were read and discussed.
Membership stands at 35, members to be aware you are not covered by insurance if not paid your subs.
York Legends Evening chairman gave a report of a good evening.
Cricket, 29TH June names to Joe Ballantyne. Jonny Ham had been in conversation with a Morcambe member who would like to restart the ties between the RAs in some way. Thoughts for Sept meeting.
Problem Corner, advice on a player and spectator at grips was discussed, also length of grass on the pitch, penalty spot in a hole, geography, the web site has you are the ref questions and other articles of interest.
Congratulations were given to promotion candidates and advice given as what to expect and what is expected when you make the step up.
Liam Wodsworth told of his experience in a Croatian tournament , Jan Suchecki and Amy Humphries are going to a tournament in the States
Peter Hartley asked for sponsorship and assistance in forthcoming cycle ride.
A.o.B. York College always on the lookout to referee matches, contact P Hartley or John Ledgeway
Meeting closed at 9.25
Another season gone. There was an improvement in membership up to 72 (65 last season). Meeting attendances averaged out at 26 which is roughly a third of the membership, with a good turnout of our younger members attending (then everyone is younger to me).
I think we had a varied spectrum of speakers, with PGMOL referee coach Graham Laws, Ross Joyce CFA RDO, Michael Ingham, York City (though once again the jinx appears after attending our meetings), Syd Nye training officer standing in at late notice, Head of PE at St Johns (amongst other positions) Mark Sullivan, our own Dave King and the quiz presented by Tony Thornton. Though the April meeting with nothing arranged went well with numerous topics raised and discussed.
Dinner, we had Sharon Shortle, Radio York presenter as guest. Meal was not to everyone’s taste, with a few complaints. The entertainment made up for it, thanks to Glynn. Colin Fawcett was presented with his RA 50 year membership award. Sam Bayley received the chairman’s award.
The Lol Cussons evening went well, it would be nice if a few more members could attend.
We attained a RA Quest Bronze Award for our procedures and administration.
Thanks go to all committee for their efforts during the season and also to donated prizes, sold raffle tickets , posed problems and assisted in any way.
Congratulations to all who gained promotions and received final appointments for their efforts during the season.
Sept 4…Oct 2…Nov 6…Dec 4…Jan 8 ?…Feb 5…Mar 5…Apr 2…May 7.
Anyone who has contacts with someone who they feel will make an evening’s guest please let me know.
1…Apologies
2…Mins last AGM
3…Matters arising
4…Secretary’s Report
5…Treasurers Report
6…Election of Officers
7…Any permissible business
Apologies, were received from Mssrs ; G Hartley; Bradbury; Godson; Shiers; Bishop; Coote; Allenby; and B Ballantyne.
Mins of Last AGM were read and accepted with no matters arising.
Secretary’s Report was accepted.
Treasurers Report, due to the Paypal system of on line payment the report was given verbally by Dave King. We are in a healthy position and balance sheet will be ready for September meeting.
Election of Officers. There was a new position created of a membership secretary to ease the treasurers workload, also two new candidates had been put forward for committee. The committee was elected en block;
President/Secretary…Ian Hotchkies
Chairman/Treasurer..John Ledgeway.
Vice Chair…Paul Ballantyne Supplies..Joe Ballantyne
Membership Sec…Sam Bayley Ex Officio….Anthony Thornton
Training Officer….David King
Committee..Brian Smith; Glynn Ellwood; Dave Milburn; Peter Cook; Geoff Hartley; Jonny Ham and Brandon Bishop.
CRA Delegates, Ian Hotchkies; Dave King; Brian Smith; Paul Ballantyne
York FA Reps; Dave King, Graham Bradbury
Auditor, Ron Price.
There being no permissible business meeting closed at 7.55
Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club
On 3rd April 2014 with 25 members present.
Apologies, were received from Mssrs; Bradbury, Milburn, J Ballantyne, Godson, Allanby and Ms Humphrys
Minutes of last meeting, were read with no matters arising.
Correspondence, re, charity match, appeal for refs, Sharon Shortle was read. Congratulations were given to all who had gained promotions.
Dinner and Lol Cussons Evening, Reports were given for a successful Lol Cussons evening though we would like to see more members attend. After deep discussion on the dinner it was decided to send a letter listing our complaints regarding the meal, service and bar. Photos from the event here.
Subs were now due, £23 rising to £25 in September. There as an increase in benefit for stolen gear at no extra cost. Anyone interested in joining the club can do so for £6.00.
Cup Final Tickets, Jan Suchecki was first out followed by Richard Simpson then Ben Ballantyne.
Conference details given out for anyone attending for the day. More details here.
A.G.M anyone interested in putting forward for the committee were asked to do so.
There being no speaker the meeting was opened up, there followed debate on various items including; 5-a-side discipline; social media; red cards. Advice was given to the new level 4s as to what is expected of them, on and off the pitch.
A.o.B. P Hartley outlined a charity cycle ride he is organising, appealed for helpers and sponsors. More details here.
Meeting closed at 9.30
Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club
on 6th March 2014 with 25 members present.
Before starting the meeting the chairman reiterated protocol procedure regarding mobile phones, trips to the bar and toilet when speakers are talking, which gives a bad impression.
Apologies were received from Mssrs; Bradbury, Smith, Ellwood, P Hartley, Ham, P Ballantyne,
Mins of last meeting were read with no matters arising.
Correspondence: there was various appeals for refs to cover charity matches.
Dinner and Lol Cussons Evening: details were given for both.
Subs: for the coming season starting 1st April were set at £23 going to £25 in Sept, also anyone interested in joining the social club could do so with subs at £6.
The evening’s guest Mark Sullivan, Senior lecturer in sport, exercise and health at St Johns, and a Queens Bodygaurd of the Yeomen of the Guard gave an interesting and different presentation regarding the workings/ duties/requirements of the Queens Bodyguard.
A.O.B. congratulations were given to all our members who had received CFA final appointments.
CRB, those doing regular youth football will have to update shortly. It will be online , then take your documents to be verified when arranged.
Meeting closed at 9.20