MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday 8th January 2026
PRESENT:
Name Post
C Harding Chairman
G Smyth Vice Chairman
J Harding Secretary
J Hunt Vice Captain
S Bounds Treasurer
L Bounds Membership Secretary
C Bedford Competition/Match Secretary
S Roberts Press Officer
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from S Hindle, Captain.
2. Minutes of the last Committee Meeting
The Minutes were endorsed and signed as a true record.
3. Outstanding Actions
The Chairman indicated that following discussions with the Treasurer, they were recommending that it would not be a good idea to establish a new carpet fund at this time. After a short discussion this was agreed.
4. Chairman´s Report
The Chairman expressed his appreciation to everyone who had worked so hard to make the Turkey Chase day so successful and the support given to the Christmas raffle, which made the whole day a great success.
He also stated that it was the intention now to hold an Easter competition and raffle on Easter Sunday and he would discuss this with the Match Secretary and Treasurer.
He also advised the Committee that it was now time to approach our sponsors with regard to renewing their sponsorship for the coming year. It was agreed that different members of the Committee would approach the sponsors they had a direct link to.
He also advised the Committee that along with the Captain they were recommending that we hold a bowling forum immediately after the next Chicken Run presentation, to be held in the Tavern. This was agreed.
5. Secretary´s Report/Correspondence
The Secretary confirmed that the following notices were on the board:-
The passing of Bill Jordon from La Siesta
Calpe Promenade Open Poster
LLB Minutes
She had also received information from the LLB regarding the allocation of prize money for their competitions.
Summer league entries
The LLB were also seeking names of Clubs who would be prepared to host the Valencian finals and the Champion of Champions.
6. Captain´s Report
In the absence of the Captain, the Chairman gave a summary of the recent LLB Meeting, which detailed Minutes of had been placed on the notice board. He confirmed that the Rules had not been adhered to with regard to rearranging matches in both the Southern league and the Winter league.
This item generated a great deal of discussion among which the Southern League Co-ordinator both resigned and rescinded his resignation. In addition both Clubs involved received a reduction in the number of penalty points against them.
During the course of the meeting both Gail Wiltshire, Membership Secretary and Lynne Greenwood, Membership Treasurer indicated that they would not be seeking re-election at the next AGM
7. Treasurer´s Report
The Treasurer presented three months of accounts for October, November and December. She confirmed that each set of accounts showed the Club in a positive and improving position in respect to the overall financial position.
She drew the Committee´s attention that in each of the three months green fees were a significant contribution to the Club´s funds.
She also confirmed that she had agreed with the Chairman that at the Club´s Presentation Day, as in previous years a meal will be available and in appreciation of the support of the bowling members, we should pay for the meal for full bowling members. Unfortunately, this cannot be extended to social and non members. This was agreed by the Committee.
Each of the accounts were unanimously agreed.
8. Membership Secretary
The Membership Secretary updated the Committee with the membership numbers which currently stands at 51 bowling members of which 36 are twelve month, 2 eight month and 13 non resident, leaving 58 social members.
He confirmed that we have received a quote from the plumber to instal new toilets and taps in both the ladies and the gents changing areas. This quote was accepted.
The Membership Secretary then advised the Committee that Bill Judd had donated his wheelchair and bowls to the Club.
He also advised the Committee that we would incur some additional expense, as we need to purchase new parts for the manual carpet cleaner.
9. Match/Competition Secretary
She reported that in November we welcomed our friends from Middleton Hall in Scotland for a very enjoyable weekend of bowling, with Monte Mar coming out the winners. There was an enjoyable social side and we look forward to their return later this year.
Later this month we have our Ladies Day competition. On February 14th we have our internal Saints Day competition. In March we have a Club from Dundee who are bringing 45 members with them. On May 23rd and 24th we have our friends from Indalo visiting. On September 12th and 13th we have our Club´s Internal Weekend.
On 25th and 26th September Acle Club from Norwich visit and on 7th October the visiting team from Eltham, South London visit.
The Internal Club competitions are coming to a conclusion and are all at semi final and final stages.
The Presentation Day on 7th March will follow the finals of both the Ladies and Mens Singles. The lunch on this day will be at the Club or Duna Restaurant.
10. Social Sub Committee Report
The Secretary and Treasurer reported that they had arranged a Ladies Spa Day followed by lunch at the Duna Restaurant for Thursday 5th February at a cost of €55 per person.
They have also discussed with Cindy arranging an away weekend and there were 37 members interested in participating. A detailed notice will be posted when Cindy returns from her cruise.
The Secretary and Treasurer advised the Committee of a program of social events for the year which will be confirmed shortly.
11. Press Officer´s Report
The Press Officer reported that all of our sponsors logos will now appear in the monthly magazine and on Club documentation.
She also said she was struggling with the report for February edition of the GA Advertiser, so any ideas from Committee Members would be welcome. A number of suggestions were forthcoming.
12. Any Other Business
The Vice Captain expressed his concern at the lack of interest from club members regarding the positions of Captain and Vice Captain for the Summer Leagues. The Committee agreed with his concerns.
It was agreed that the EGM be held on Sunday 22nd March at 10.00 and the AGM on Sunday 12th April at 10.30
13. Date of next Meeting
Thursday 5th March at 10.30
There being no further business the Meeting closed at 12 noon