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Monash University CC News Committee Meeting 9, 2002By Stephen PearsonMeeting number 9 for the season 2002/03 Date & Time of Meeting: 14/10/2002 at 8:07pm Meeting Venue: East Caulfield Reserve Clubrooms 1. Preamble Committee present: Shelley Wilson President, chair Bec MacLeod Vice President Tracy Widdows Treasurer Stephen Pearson Secretary Angie Dickson Events Manager Natalie Abbott VWCA delegate Mrinal Mahajan SD&CCL Delegate Apologies: Yadav Dharmendra Equipment Manager Members Present: Don Baulch Acting Equipment Manager 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 2/10/2002 were presented for acceptance, without amendments. MOTION: ‘That the minutes of meeting held on 2/10/2002 be accepted’. Moved: Shelley Wilson Seconded: Angie Dickson CARRIED: Yes 3. President’s Report Discussion: Shelley Wilson reported that the club general meeting, held on the Monday the 7th of October, had increased the communication within the club, and the resolutions of the club, drafted by Ben Lloyd and voted in by the members are a good step forward. Shelley thanks the services of Frank Interrigi from MONSU for his help in mediating the meeting. The club has unfortunately lost the services of David Bennett and Nirosh Weerasinghe, with the latter choosing to play for the opposition MCA club Carnegie. Shelley reported that turf-training facilities are yet to secured. Shelley indicated that the search would continue until suitable facilities are located. The turf training facilities at Monash University (Clayton) may become an option again, depending on the ground maintenance currently been performed. Angie suggested that the new indoor nets at the Victorian Cricket Centre opposite Monash University (Clayton) are expensive but are worth investigating. MOTION: ‘That Donald Baulch will be the Men’s First Eleven Captain for season 2002/2003, and any further seasons until he stands down.’ Moved: Tracy Widdows Seconded: Stephen Pearson CARRIED: Yes MOTION: ‘That Lloyd Heinrich will be the Men’s Second Eleven Captain for season 2002/2003, and any further seasons until he stands down.’ Moved: Shelley Wilson Seconded: Stephen Pearson CARRIED: Yes Action: Action: Angie to investigate the use of the new Victorian Cricket Centre, indoors nets, Duerdin Street (off Blackburn Road) Clayton 4. Treasurer’s Report Discussion: Tracy reported that we had a total of 11 paid memberships so far this season. There are still outstanding amounts to Shelley Wilson, and Don Baulch, which will be paid after more club memberships have been received. 5. Equipment Report Discussion: Angie reported that there was an insufficient amount of helmets for the women’s 2nd XI. Don reported that there were not enough quality gloves for the Men’s sides. Action: Tracy to investigate the price of purchasing two youth to medium sized helmets from another club. 6. Club Rules Discussion: It was proposed that the club draft a smoking and sun smart policy for acceptance at the next committee meeting. Deferred to next meeting. Action: Tracy to draft a policy, and work with Angie to produce a final document, to submit at the next meeting. 7. Correspondence 7.1. Letters received from: Knight Sports Re: Invoice for Dayglo Balls 7.2. Letters sent to: Rohan Tennakoon Re: Request for quotes for a pie warmer Rohan Tennakoon Re: Minutes from all previous Meetings VWCA Re: The Condition of East Caulfield Reserve 8. General Business 8.1. Events Discussion: Angie reported that the East Malvern RSL rooms had been inspected and were ideal for the function on the 26th of October. The event will have a horse racing theme, serving finger food, and have drinks at bar prices. Staring at 8pm, with 3 sides playing on the day, gives members time to change after playing. MOTION: ‘That the price of the event be $10 for each person that attends.’ Moved: Angie Dickson Seconded: Tracy Widdows CARRIED: Yes 8.2. Recruiting Discussion: Angie reported that Vermont South Women’s team have folded, and it is in the club’s best interest to contact their players, and recruit them. It is also required that the club actively recruit more new players to the club, by making more of presence. The scoreboard is to include different forms of advertising, one of which will be a “New players wanted” sign, when the club plays in Fawkner Park. Shelley suggested we investigate the use of the Gryphon Mascot for recruiting. Action: Angie to contact the secretary of the former Vermont South Cricket Club. Action: Mrinal to place a flyer at Monsu Gym. Action: Don to make it possible to attach advertising to the Scoreboards. Action: Shelley to contact Frank about hire of the Gryphons suit. 8.3. Sponsorship Discussion: We have an official sponsor in the Racecourse Hotel. Congratulations to Angie for securing this lucrative deal for the Club. The Racecourse Hotel’s logo is also to appear on the scoreboard. We still need more sponsorship for the present however. Shelley Wilson suggested the Subway franchise close to Fawkner Park. Nat reported that the leader newspaper was interested in having a match report from our women’s 1st XI every couple of weeks. Shelley Wilson is to liase with Nat over the coming weeks, and ensure that we use this recourse to the best of abilities. Action: Angie to e-mail Don a Racecourse Hotel logo, to include on the scoreboard for East Caulfield Reserve matches, as part of our sponsorship. Action: Shelley Wilson is to approach Subway, opposite Fawkner Park, for a proposed sponsorship deal. 8.4. Willowfest Discussion: Stephen and Shelley to organise details before the next meeting. Tracy volunteered to drive a bus, for the vehicular-challenged members. 9. Date of Next Meeting Date & Time of next meeting: 28/10/2002 at 8:00pm Place of next meeting: East Caulfield Reserve Clubrooms Meeting closed at: 9:35pm 10. Coming Events · Oct 26th MGCC Function Night · Oct 28th MGCC Committee Meeting · Oct 31st VWCA Delegates Meeting · Nov 6th MGCC Committee Meeting · Nov 30th MGCC Function Night |
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