Category Archives: Meetings

Minutes of the 2017 AGM (4 May 2017)

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Minutes of AGM held 4th May 2017

At NHS Sports Club with 17 members present

Chairman welcomed all to the meeting

Apologies were received from A McEvoy and D Milburn

Mins of last AGM with no matters arising

Secretary’s Report was given.

Treasurers Report was verbal due to accounts being behind due to stock lists. Bank balances very   healthy. Ideas discussed regarding possibility of using some of the monies

Rules of Y C & D RA a new set of rules have been drawn up, in keeping with present times. These were discussed and a honorarium awarded to the Referee Development Officer in line with the Treasurer and Secretary.   These were passed.

Election of Officers;

President; Ian Hotchkies
Chairman; Sam Bayley
Vice Chair; Jonny Ham
Secretary; Ian Hotchkies
Treasurer; John Ledgeway
Ref Development; James Unwin
Membership; James Unwin
Supplies; Brandon Bishop
Communications; David King
Officers without Portfolio; Brian Smith; Conor Ledgeway; Paul Ballantyne; Anthony Thornton; Matt Butcher.

NRCRA Delegates; D King; I Hotchkies
Auditor; R Price
York FA Reps; D King; G Bradbury.

There being no permissible business meeting closed at 8.10

Ian Hotchkies

Secretary

Proposed Rule Changes to the May 2017 AGM

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All members of the RA get voting rights at the AGM. This year, as well as electing your committee members, we’d like you to help us vote on some changes to our Association Rules. The Rules govern how we operate and how your Committee take decisions on behalf of the membership.
 
The proposed rule changes look to provide a forward looking, successful RA and also clarify the position of the Association as a charity, as well as the responsibility of the committee members as its Trustees.
 
Read the proposed new rules here..

Minutes from the 6 April 2017 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 6th April 17

At NHS Sports and Social Club

With 34 members and guests in attendance

Vice-chairman, Jonny Ham welcomed all, especially the newly qualified members.

Apologies were received from Mssrs; Bayley; Atkinson; King; Rich; Casterton; Shiers; and Godson.

Dinner; time running out for late names; menu selections;

Non League Finals; details on line from RA HQ for free tickets covering both matches.

Congratulations were give to the level 6-5 and 7-6 promotions.

New refs were introduced to their mentors.

Problem corner, there was a lot of discussion regarding the Keith Stroud , Newcastle penalty incident where the wrong  decision was given.  A broken leg incident and players  reactions ; an advantage and following incident were both discussed at length.

David Ward, Radio York match day presenter then gave a n outline of the workings of the day. He has been involved for 10 years now with hosting the programme. He discussed various topics; players; board; managers; attitudes. There then followed a question and answer session.

A.o.B. the topic of the CFA allowing coloured kits arose. At the present moment it is Watch this Space.

Meeting closed at 9.00

Ian Hotchkies

Secretary

Minutes of the 2 March 2017 Meeting

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Minutes of Meeting held on 2nd March 2017
At NHS Sports and Social Club
With 28 members and guests present.

 The chairman welcomed all to the meeting

No Apologies were tendered.

Details were given regarding ; RA-FA Youth Council; BARA Hub meeting 13th March; Hamilton Panthers new clubhouse opening; News releases from CFA; Names required for Cup Final Tickets; Names required for next seasons committee; Polo shirts not moving quickly.

Social Events ; Lol Cussons  evening (3 march); Dinner 22 April, £22.50; payment and menu choices (on web) required ASAP. Ian Blanchard our guest at the Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road our venue.

The evening’s guest then proceeded to give a very entertaining presentation entitled “ Expect the Unexpected”. This entailed learning from experience and mistakes, covering drop balls; delaying restarts; outside influences; corner flags; sending off incidents. This was followed by a Q&A session. After approx  2 hours time was called on a very instructive and entertaining evening.

Apologies were given for missing out Any other business

Meeting closed at 9.40

 

Ian Hotchkies

Minutes of the 2 February 2017 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 2nd Feb 2017
At NHS Sports Club with 24 members and guests.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Mssrs Kaye and Bradbury.

Rob Atkin, National list AR our guest for the evening then gave an interactive presentation entitled “ How to be liked as a referee “. This took the format of speed dating where the younger members got two and a half mins selling themselves to their older colleagues. With the older saying who impressed the the most after all had been round. It was the three youngest lads who impressed with Tom getting 5 votes; George 3 and Conor 2. Rob also gave an outline of his career with experiences. This was a highly entertaining evening which got everyone talking to each other.

Considering Rob asked to be on first so he could get away sharpish, aiming to finish about 9, the presentation finished 9.30 and he stopped to the end.

Details were given, regarding dinner, Lol Cussons evening, polo shirts.

Colin Atkinson said that some referees’ were not sending in disciplinary forms. Was mentioned that the Whole Game system was not always working.

There being no more business meeting closed at 9.50.

Ian Hotchkies

Secretary

Minutes of the 5 January 2017 meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 5th Jan 2017
At NHS Sports & Social Club
With 28 members and guests.

The chairman welcomed all and wished everyone all the best for the new year.

Apologies were received from Mssrs McEvoy; Coote; Thornton.

Details were given regarding; dinner (22 April, details on line), Membership.

John Key gave details of a RA Hub event to be held 16th Jan, by Barkston Ash RA.

Problem Corner; Details of an incident during the recent Spurs V Chelsea match were discussed. The pros and cons of rolling subs were discussed

The evening’s guest Ben Thaler, Super League Official then gave a presentation outlining his career, interspaced throughout with advice to young and up and coming refs, regarding the dos and don’ts, education, social life, working as a team, learning from senior refs and cherry pick if required, be on players’ wavelengths. Develop your own style. Ben then took a question and answer session and called halt after 90 minutes.

There being no more business meeting closed at 9.20

I Hotchkies
Secretary

5 January Meeting – Ben Thaler

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We are delighted to be welcoming Ben Thaler, rugby Super League and international referee, to our 5 January meeting.

Ben is an experienced professional referee from Wakefield and is a very entertaining speaker.

We hope to see many of our members at our January meeting to reflect on Ben’s career and what we can learn from that to improve our own refereeing.

Minutes of the 1 December 2016 Meeting

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Minutes of Meeting
held at NHS Sports Club on 1st Dec 2016
with 29 Members present.

Jonny Ham took the chair and welcomed all to the meeting.

A minute’s silence was observed for Joan Thorpe.

Apologies were received from Mssrs; Bayley; Blakey, and Atkinson

Minutes last meeting; no matters arising.

Dinner: details were on line with booking form. 27th April, Marriott Hotel; £28.50. Ian Blanchard guest.

Membership stands at 57, low compared to previous years.

Polo Shirts, available to all. One on display.

Problem Corner, topics discussed were; an off the field incident when ball was still in play; Club marks and club facilities.

Tony Thornton then hosted the quiz. Thanks were given after.

Followed by the buffet.

Meeting closed at 9.30

Minutes of the 3 November 2016 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held at NHS Sports Club on 3rd Nov 2016
With 32 members and guests present.

Chairman welcomed all to the meeting, with members from Scarborough and Barkston Ash RAs in attendance.

Apologies were received from Mssrs P Ballantyne; G Bradbury.

Mins last meeting; on line, no matters arising.

Details were given, regarding a first aid course; polo shirts; Barkston Ash forthcoming RAFA event.

Membership stood at 43.

Problem Corner; Dave King hosted a interactive quiz based on questions with answers required by bodies moving to a choice of one of four corners.

Darren England, ex FIFA assistant now reffing in the Football League then gave a presentation. Starting with an outline of his career, then became interactive with an item called the Iceberg Illusion, followed by clips and group discussions on the findings. This was an entertaining presentation.

There being no more business, meeting closed at 9.45

Minutes of the 6 October 2016 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 6th Oct 2016
At NHS Sports & Social Club
With 24 members and guests present.

A moment’s silence was observed in respect of ex RA President Ken Burns and ex magazine editor Paul Gresty.

Apologies were received from Mssrs; P Hartley; Milburn; Luff; Ham; Purdy; McEvoy.

Minutes last meeting; on line with no matters arising.

Dave Milburn, congratulations were given to Dave on being appointed as match commissioner for the Super League Grand Final .

Details were given regarding the dinner (details on line); Polo Shirts; membership and the insurance which has now expired.

Mentoring, James Unwin gave an update on.

Problem Corner, E Shiers/ B Smith/ A Godson all raised topics which were well discussed with Alan Kaye and Dave King giving good advice.

Aaron Bannister our evening guest then gave an interactive presentation of incidents in lower league matches. The floor were invited to decide red/yellow/free kick on them. This created good discussion points.

A o B none

Meeting closed at 9.25