In Attendance
Julie Parker – Chair
Mike Evans – Vice Chair
Donald Vaughan – Treasurer / Membership
Phil Joy – Secretary
Honzik Slovak – Tuesday Rep
Kevin Soares – Monday / Saturday Rep
Alastair Dawson – Social Secretary
Andrew Pierce – Social Secretary
Edwin Lace – Coach
Jess Nichols - Welfare
Absence Excused
Abi Stone – Wednesday Rep
Sarah Hazelwood - Communications
Chairing Meeting
Julie Parker
Normal Business
Chair's Remarks
No specific comments.
Treasurer
Bank balance sitting just over £14k.
Membership
Attendance stable.
Automated email will be sent to new members following receipt of a membership form.
Coaching
Daniele has stepped back temporarily from coaching.
Club is considering options to increase coaching team, as we have done previously.
Welfare
The club is preparing information that would be helpful for new trans swimmers.
Other Business
Christmas Party
Booked for 13 December at Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis club.
Further details to follow.
Planning for new kit
The committee is planning to purchase new club kit following an assessment of what we currently have at each venue.
IT / Email update
Newer committee members still don’t have access to club emails – this is being sorted.
Cash4Clubs grants – funded by Flutter UKI
We have identified a grant that we can apply for which is aimed at bringing adults into local clubs, but the funding comes from Flutter UKI who run BetFred and other gambling organisations. Committee has decided not to pursue this.
AOB
Socials
Andrew and Alastair planning social events – further details to follow.
Christmas Swims
Last swim of the year will be 22 December at Abraham Moss.
Social Lane
Tuesday social lane numbers discussed – Edwin confirmed he keep this under review and offers a second lane where available.
Christmas Awards
Awards for Christmas party will be promoted soon.