Minutes for Committee Meeting – 17 September 2024

In Attendance

Julie Parker – Chair
Pete Jennings – Vice Chair
Donald Vaughan – Treasurer
Phil Joy – Secretary
Edwin Lace – Coach
Marie Coquet – Saturday Rep
Honzik Slovak – Tuesday Rep
Alastair Dawson – Co Social Secretary
Andrew Pierce – Co Social Secretary
Abi Stone – Wednesday Rep
Jess Nichols – Welfare Rep
Becky Toal – Communications
Daniele Daldoss

Absence Excused

Eric Fewster

Chairing Meeting

Julie Parker

Normal Business

  1. Chair's Remarks

No comments.

  1. Treasurer

Bank balance stands at around £9,870.

Club continuing to run at profit YTD.

  1. Membership

Membership remains stable overall, with some small dips over the summer periods due to holidays etc.

  1. Coaching

We are returning to the 50m pool at the MAC.

Wednesday sessions continue to rotate through three coaches and members are giving positive feedback on this.

Phil will begin coaching the last Saturday of each month.

We will be conducting a kit audit to ensure there is suitable equipment at all pools.

  1. Welfare

Two welfare issues discussed.

Other Business

  1. Gala update

Entry system for the 2025 gala is now live.

Updates will be sent by email very shortly.

  1. Instagram & X (formerly known as Twitter)

The club’s use of X will be paused, with the platform directing any new members to our other social media platforms.

The club will be trying to make better use of Instagram.

  1. Christmas

The Christmas party will be held at Whalley Range Cricket and Tennis Club again this year.

  1. Committee meeting locations

Committee meetings will be held at Moss Side, Hough End and the MAC, to make them more accessible.

  1. Daniele’s offer to assist with artwork

Daniele has kindly offered to assist in producing promotional artwork/graphics for the club.

  1. AOB

None