E. R. C. Squash Section

Minutes for AGM of 26th August, 1998

1. Present Tony Arthur, Mike Francis, Rod Gough, Paul Heneghan, Brian Ireland, John Lomas, Clive Simons, Christina Todd, Enid Walker, Martin Whiting, Gray Wilson

2. Apologies Jimmy Harrison

3. Address from Club Chairman On behalf of the Evesham Rowing Club, John Lomas thanked Clive Simons, the previous chairman, for all the work he had done for the squash section over the previous years.

4. Election of Officers Brian Ireland was unanimously elected as Captain.
Mike Francis was unanimously elected as Vice Captain.
Paul Heneghan was unanimously elected as Secretary.
Tony Arthur was unanimously elected as Fixtures Secretary (on the understanding that he is ex-officio and will attend meetings if he is required and available).
Clive Simons was unanimously elected as Worcestershire County League representative (both men & ladies sections).

5. Register of Committee Members The squash committee now consists of the following people:
Tony Arthur (fixtures secretary), Kath Cowell, Mike Francis (vice captain), Lucy Garstang, Rod Gough, Jimmy Harrison, Paul Heneghan (secretary), Brian Ireland (captain), John Lomas, George Oxley, Clive Simons (county league rep.), Christina Todd, John Vaughan, Enid Walker, Martin Whiting, Gray Wilson.

6. Fixtures CS to fax names and phone numbers of league contacts to TA.
TA to produce fixtures schedule and to organise printing when it becomes fixed.
TA to enquire whether home matches can be organised to start in November.

7. Coaching YEW to attend SRA Junior Club Workshop on 10th Sptember and report back.

8. Court Repairs MF reported that he had obtained three preliminary quotes and recommended one of Ł18,260 from a company in Tewkesbury. The spec. included Junkers flooring, tins and markings.
The committee discussed the specifications and costs at length and eventually decided on the following:
For safety, durability and aesthetic reasons, the glass door option is required for all three courts with white (or matching colour) lines to extend all the way up. Courts 2 & 3 to have all white walls.
To attract junior/fashion-conscious players, Court 1 to have pastel coloured walls. Yellow front, green side and salmon pink (with matching salmon pink stripes on the door). If the rear wall and door cannot be matched in the pastel colour, then they should both be coloured white.
MF to find out if the front wall can have a split colour: yellow below cut line, green above.
For safety and playability reasons, the floors should be unsealed.

9. Preparation for New Courts Much work has been done already, so thanks to all concerned.
PH to remove floor in Court 1.
RG to remove plaster on walls between courts 1 & 2.
Work parties required on Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Squash Members - (new and existing) The committee suggested the following proposals be put before the Executive Committee:
For existing member, there should be a 50% reduction in the membership fee for the 1998/99 year to compensate for the seven month period during which the courts were out of action.
There should be a membership fee of Ł50 for new members. It was felt that this was required to attract significant numbers of new members.

11. Court Reopening There was some preliminary discussion on the publicity etc. required to make the most impact for the reopening of the courts. As time was running out, it was decided to continue these discussions at the next meeting.

12. Regatta Cakes are required. Volunteers are required to man the barbecue on Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 and 17:00.

13. Concessions for “Special Case” Team Players The committee discussed the idea of offering a special subscription rate to players who are required in order to strengthen our teams and who only play team matches in the club. The following proposal is to be put before the Executive Committee: A special subscription of Ł30 will be offered to exceptional players who are required to strengthen the teams on the understanding that: a) they will not have a membership card b) they will not play in the club except for their team games c) they will not be eligible for any of the club competitions d) each case to be decided on its merits by the squash committee.

14. Lounge/Tea-making required in the afternoon YEW requested that the lounge remain open during the afternoon to provide a place to sit down with tea-making facilities available. There was some thought that this had already been agreed at the Executive Committee. This needs to be followed up.

15. Next Committee Meeting Monday, 14th September, 1998 at 20:00

For further information, please contact :

Paul Heneghan - paul@heneghan.co.uk

Address: Appledore, Leys Road, Harvington, Worcs, WR11 5LZ
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Last updated: 14th October, 2000

1.	Present	Tony Arthur, Mike Francis, Rod Gough, Paul Heneghan, Brian Ireland, John Lomas, Clive Simons, Christina Todd, Enid Walker, Martin Whiting, Gray Wilson
2.	Apologies	Jimmy Harrison
3.	Address from Club Chairman	On behalf of the Evesham Rowing Club, John Lomas thanked Clive Simons, the previous chairman, for all the work he had done for the squash section over the previous years.
4.	Election of Officers	Brian Ireland was unanimously elected as Captain. Mike Francis was unanimously elected as Vice Captain. Paul Heneghan was unanimously elected as Secretary. Tony Arthur was unanimously elected as Fixtures Secretary (on the understanding that he is ex-officio and will attend meetings if he is required and available). Clive Simons was unanimously elected as Worcestershire County League representative (both men & ladies sections).
5.	Register of Committee Members	The squash committee now consists of the following people: Tony Arthur (fixtures secretary), Kath Cowell, Mike Francis (vice captain), Lucy Garstang, Rod Gough, Jimmy Harrison, Paul Heneghan (secretary), Brian Ireland (captain), John Lomas, George Oxley, Clive Simons (county league rep.), Christina Todd, John Vaughan, Enid Walker, Martin Whiting, Gray Wilson.
6.	Fixtures	CS to fax names and phone numbers of league contacts to TA. TA to produce fixtures schedule and to organise printing when it becomes fixed. TA to enquire whether home matches can be organised to start in November.
7.	Coaching	YEW to attend SRA Junior Club Workshop on 10th Sptember and report back.
8.	Court Repairs	MF reported that he had obtained three preliminary quotes and recommended one of Ł18,260 from a company in Tewkesbury. The spec. included Junkers flooring, tins and markings. The committee discussed the specifications and costs at length and eventually decided on the following: For safety, durability and aesthetic reasons, the glass door option is required for all three courts with white (or matching colour) lines to extend all the way up. Courts 2 & 3 to have all white walls. To attract junior/fashion-conscious players, Court 1 to have pastel coloured walls. Yellow front, green side and salmon pink (with matching salmon pink stripes on the door). If the rear wall and door cannot be matched in the pastel colour, then they should both be coloured white. MF to find out if the front wall can have a split colour: yellow below cut line, green above. For safety and playability reasons, the floors should be unsealed.
9.	Preparation for New Courts	Much work has been done already, so thanks to all concerned. PH to remove floor in Court 1. RG to remove plaster on walls between courts 1 & 2. Work parties required on Saturdays and Sundays.
10.	Squash Members - (new and existing)	The committee suggested the following proposals be put before the Executive Committee: For existing member, there should be a 50% reduction in the membership fee for the 1998/99 year to compensate for the seven month period during which the courts were out of action. There should be a membership fee of Ł50 for new members. It was felt that this was required to attract significant numbers of new members.
11.	Court Reopening	There was some preliminary discussion on the publicity etc. required to make the most impact for the reopening of the courts. As time was running out, it was decided to continue these discussions at the next meeting.
12.	Regatta	Cakes are required. Volunteers are required to man the barbecue on Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 and 17:00.
13.	Concessions for “Special Case” Team Players	The committee discussed the idea of offering a special subscription rate to players who are required in order to strengthen our teams and who only play team matches in the club. The following proposal is to be put before the Executive Committee: A special subscription of Ł30 will be offered to exceptional players who are required to strengthen the teams on the understanding that: a) they will not have a membership card b) they will not play in the club except for their team games c) they will not be eligible for any of the club competitions d) each case to be decided on its merits by the squash committee.
14.	Lounge/Tea-making required in the afternoon	YEW requested that the lounge remain open during the afternoon to provide a place to sit down with tea-making facilities available. There was some thought that this had already been agreed at the Executive Committee. This needs to be followed up.
15.	Next Committee Meeting	Monday, 14th September, 1998 at 20:00