NORTHBROOK ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

28th April 2008: Bob Adams residence. Minutes prepared by Mark Baker

 

1.       Present: B.Adams (Chairman), M.Baker (Secretary), T.French (Members Sec), B.Awcock (President), A.Critchley (Ladies Captain), A. Fodor (Social Secretary)

 

2.       Apologies – P.Stead (Treasurer)

 

3.       Matters From Last Meeting –

a)       YHA – Rob Barry is arranging another training weekend at Dimmingsdale YH from 20/6/2008. Jerry Trill has further details.

 

4.       Treasurers Report – Paul Stead has some funds which need to be banked.

 

5.       Mens / Ladies Captain's Report – The ladies team were 38th in the National relays at Sutton Park. Thanks to the Andrew family for their support. There were many good results at the Paris, London and Stratford Marathons. Becky Smith recorded excellent PB’s in recent half marathons. Mark Baker has been selected to represent Wales in the Anglo Celtic Plate 100 Kilometre race in Cardiff on 18/5/2008. Howard Andersen and Bob Adams are organising teams for the Cotswold Hilly 100 relay. The Coventry marathon series is continuing over the next week.

 

6.       Social Secretary Report – A post marathon meal is arranged for 2/5/2008.  The ‘Northbrook Games’ will be held at Kirby Corner track on Wednesday 18/6/2008. A possible club 30th Anniversary celebration could be held in November at the Royal Court Hotel.

 

7.       Any Other Business–

a)       Runner of Month – April 2008: Clive Horton (improved to run 3:15 in the London Marathon)

b)       10Km race – Tony French discussed progress. More marshals are needed. The race includes the ‘inter-counties’ championships.

c)       Resignations – Alex Marshall and Loretto Denley have decided to resign from the club, and have requested clearance to join another club. This will not be opposed by us, but we hope that they consider returning to Northbrook in the future. Both Alex and Loretto have contributed a lot to Northbrook, and the committee thanks them for their efforts.

d)       Kit – Alix Critchley has to collect some kit samples. ‘Northbrook’ name is not clear on the vests.

e)       Birmingham League AGM – Tony French attended. We will host a race on 14/2/09. Other races are Senneleys (25/10/08), Leamington (6/12/2008), Sphinx (17/1/2009). We can also help with the Midland 7’s on 22/11/2008 if required. Fees for league are £50, rising to £65 next year.

f)        Wednesday Training – there are now 4 organised training groups at different levels.

g)       Public Liability Insurance – We are investigating quotes for this cover.

h)       Summer Handicap – The first race was well supported. The next race is on 7/5/2008.

 

8.       Next Meeting – 19/5/2008 at Bob Adams residence.