Crawley, Horsham and District Table Tennis League

July 2011 Minutes

Minutes of committee meeting held on 20/7/2011.
Present; Derek Flannigan, George Gray, Alison East, Juliette Chase,
Brian Stevens, Alan Shipley, Steve Pound, Joe Comper.

1.Chairman’Welcome.

Derek stated that it was great to the central venue run so successfully last season and gives us a great opportunity to move things further along this season.

2. Apologies for absence.

Mike Hughes and Dave Edwards.

3. Over payment from last season.

George said that Ray Sutton was correct in pointing this matter out. He stated that the income from K2 was £3389 and Expenditure was £2504. The league has been undercharged by K2 to the sum of £479.70 in the 2nd invoice. Table hire from S.C.T.T.A .was £180. Some courts had been cancelled and money was returned to clubs. When all this was accounted for there was a excess of £100. It was not known if K2 would send out a revised invoice so therefore it was felt that the money should be kept in the accounts. The explanation was accepted by those present.

4. League entry Fees.

This will have to be decided upon after the 31st August when the entry forms are in.
If clubs could get the teams in earlier then this would be a great help.

5. Registration to the E.T.T.A.

Registration will be on an individual basis this year. All clubs should ensure that
their members have a registration number. Registrations can be done on the E.T.T.A. web site or by telephone 0845 0500 388.

6. Additional funding for Web-Site.

George is going to find out if any Table Tennis companies would be interested in
advertising on our site. A calendar would be added for next season. Funding would be given if necessary. It was agreed that Joe Comper would have access to add to the site. George felt uncomfortable about others having access and was not in agreement and he explained his concerns.

7. Development and growth plan.

George presented a flyer for advertising. Derek is going to get something similar printed for our next meeting to distribute around the league’s catchment area.
Steve reported that there are still grants available and that Ian Ford may help.
Four outside tables will be placed in Holy Trinity that was purchased with grant
money. Joe said that the breakfast club at Gossops Green Junior School was well supported and maybe the league could look into introducing this into other schools.

8. Vacant positions.

Closed Championship organiser Juliette Chase supported by George Gray.

Disputes Committee. Brian Stevens, Alan Shipley and Juliette Chase.

Traditional League sub- committee ; Joe Comper, Dave Edwards.
Piers Van Mol, Derek Flanagan, Marie Campbell, John Lee.

Central League committee, Joe Comper, Alan Shipley, Alison East,
Derek Flanagan Dave Edwards, George Gray.

Sub – Committee for organising team placement, relegation and promotion.
Brian Stevens, George Gray, Joe Comper and Derek Flanagan.

9. A.O.B.

Look into promoting the hard bat competition next season.Alan offered to run a quiz, he asked if members could think of suitable venues.

Meeting closed at 10.00pm.
Thank you to Alan Shipley for his hospitality.