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Minutes from the 2 October 2014 Meeting

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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 .

Minutes of 4 Sept 2014 Meeting

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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

Minutes of the 1st May 2014 Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held on 1st May 2014

At NHS Club with 24 members present

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

AGM Secretary’s Report – May 2014

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Secretary’s Report May 2014

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.

 Proposed meeting dates 2014/5:

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.

Agenda AGM

1…Apologies

2…Mins last AGM

3…Matters arising

4…Secretary’s Report

5…Treasurers Report

6…Election of Officers

7…Any permissible business

Minutes of AGM held on 1st May 2014
At NHS Club with 22 members present.

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 from the 3 April 2014 Meeting

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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 from the 9 January Meeting

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Minutes of meeting held at NHS S&S Club
On 9th Jan 2014 with 30 members and guests present.

A minute’s silence was observed in remembrance of Guy Mitchell, well known sporting stalwart.

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting wishing all the best for the new year.

Apologies were received from Mssrs, GHartley; Ham; Blakey and B Ballantyne.

Minutes of the last meeting were read with no matters arising.

Correspondence re; Futsal course, RA Draw, R Rich was read.

Membership stands at 70

Dinner 29th March, £28, names and seating required. Tickets can be purchased online.

Cricket Joe Ballantyne taking names from those interested.

Lol Cussons evening, 14th  March, names required.

Problem Corner Dave King gave scenario of; penalty kick taken, hits x bar, kicker goes to kick ball for second time, a defender pulls him back. What is the offence? Various thoughts muted around.  Decision, penalty award and caution to defender. Ball still in play and kicker had not committed an offence..

The evening’s guest Michael Ingham was in attendance. He and Graham Bradbury did a player’s forum presentation which lasted over an hour with interaction from the floor.

A.o.B. subs to the social club were due £6.00

Meeting closed at 9.25

Minutes from the RA Meeting 5 Sept 2013

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Minutes of meeting held on 5 September 2013

At York NHS Sports & Social Club

With 27 members and guests present

A minute’s silence was observed for Noel Madden and John Ibbotson – ex members who sadly died during the close season.

Apologies were received from Mssrs Smith; Milburn; Hartley; Thorpe; Boothman; Godson; Blakey; Bishop; Simpson; and Shiers.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted, matters arising, a report was given on Don and Joan Thorpe.

Correspondence from RA; RA Draw; Rob Rich; was read.

Reports were given regarding Conference, Cricket; Refs course, meeting with Greg Dyke.

Appeals for refs, Gordon Staniforth asked for officials to help out at York College Girls Centre of Excellence(various age groups) and College matches on a Saturday am and Wednesday. York Play Football at Clifton Moor were also looking for refs.

Supplies Joe Ballantyne said he can get Nike kit through the RA at competitive prices, just ask.

Membership stands at 62, it was pleasing to see that there had been payments made on line

The Annual Dinner will be held on March 29th at Park Inn,

The evening’s Guest, Graham Laws ex FL official now PGMOL Referee coach then gave a presentation on his role answering questions and queries along the way. This proved popular as he never finished his power point display when time was called at 9.45.

There being no AOB, meeting closed at 9.50.

Ian Hotchkies

Secretary

2013/14 Meetings and Guest Speakers

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We have confirmed a number of our guest speakers for the 2013/14 season. We are sure you will agree there is a great mix and some really interesting speakers coming to visit us, so we hope you will be able to join us for the meetings!

Meeting DateTheme or Guest Speaker
5 September 2013Graham Laws, PGMOL Referee Coach
3 October 2013Ross Joyce, North Riding Referee Development Officer
7 November 2013TBC
5 December 2013Christmas Quiz and Buffet
9 January 2014Michael Ingham, York City FC
6 February 2014Colin Webster, PGMOL Assessor
6 March 2014Mark Sullivan, Head of PE - York St Johns; Sergeant Major, Bad Boys Army, Yeoman of the Guard
3 April 2014TBC
1 May 2014Annual General Meeting

Our Annual Dinner has been confirmed for 29 March 2014.

Minutes of the 2013 AGM

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Minutes of the AGM held on 2nd May 2013
At York NHS club

19 members present

A minute’s silence was held for Rosemary Fawcett, wife of life member Colin and ex member George Revely.

Apologies were received from Mssrs Bishop, Bradbury, B & J Ballantyne, Godson, Sutton, Butcher, G Ellwood, Blakey, Simpson, Hawksby and Ms Humphrys.

Minutes of last AGM were read and accepted with no matters arising.

Secretary’s Report, was given and accepted. Congratulations given to Jonny Ham on his level 4 promotion.

Treasurer’s Report was given and discussed, pig race night was a tremendous success. Thanks given to treasurer and Dave King for keeping all in order.

Election of Officers, Don Thorpe requested to stand down as CRA delegate, B Smith said he would stand. There being no other nominations for any positions it was passed to vote the following en bloc; President/Sec Ian Hotchkies; Chairman /Treasurer John Ledgeway; Vice chair Paul Ballantyne; Training Officer David King; Committee Peter Cook, Joe Ballantyne; Dave Milburn; Geoff Hartley; Glyn Ellwood; Sam Bayley; Brian Smith. Ex Officio Anthony Thornton; CRA Delegates, Ian Hotchkies, David King, Paul Ballantyne, Brian Smith. York FA Reps David King, Graham Bradbury. Auditor Ron Price.

A.O.B. there was a discussion on how to stop the fall in membership.

Meeting closed at 8.05

Minutes of 2 May Meeting

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Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd May 2013
at York Hospital Social Club

19 members present

The chairman welcomed all to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Mssrs; G Ellwood, J&B Ballantyne, R Simpson, G Bradbury, B Bishop, A Godson, C Sutton, M Butcher, A Blakey, N Hawksby and Ms A Humphrys

Minutes of the last meeting were read, with no matters arising

Correspondence from the RA, M Maine, P Joslin & G Bradbury was read

Membership stood at 24 with hopefully a few paying on the night. Subs are due at £22 and increasing to £25 in October. £11 for junior members. An added incentive is an included benefit of free legal aid insurance through the RA (worth £30-50 on your policy) this covers pleasure/ business and refereeing. Subs can now be paid online through the web site.

Reports were given regarding Colin Fawcett and Don Thorpe

Dinner – Tony Thornton gave a report. Feedback was asked for and any ideas that the members have do not hesitate to air them

Social Club, subs were due, still some outstanding and club are hoping that more of our members will join.

Cricket 14 July at Acomb CC and 17th July at Norton College.

Problem Corner, B Smith asked for guidance when Sat League sec contacted him regarding a player who had been taken to A&E by secretary after the match and did not send in the score. Our job is during the 90 mins and clubs do not require to tell ref who goes to hospital. Brian told of a player who did suffer facial injuries during the match.

York RA Web Site Sam Bayley and Dave King went through the web site which had links to all forms etc required. Thanks were given for all work put into this

There being no more business meeting closed at 9.25

Ian Hotchkies
Secretary