In Attendance
Pete Jennings – Co-Chair (via Zoom)
Julie Parker – Co-Chair
Donald Vaughan – Treasurer
Phil Joy – Secretary
Edwin Lace – Coach
Jess Nichols – Welfare Rep
Becky Toal – Communications (via Zoom)
Honzik Slovak – Tuesday Rep
Abi Stone – Wednesday Rep (via Zoom)
Chairing Meeting
Julie Parker
Normal Business
Chair's Remarks
It was agreed that Welfare matters should be redacted within the minutes of each meeting and the Welfare Officer will maintain a welfare log (which is already kept). Minutes will be available on the website for all members to see.
Treasurer
Financial position is improving. The club bank balance is healthy. Attendance is high.
Coaching
Edwin has created a coaching plan for the year ahead. There will be focus on different strokes and speed/stamina work for those wanting to attend upcoming competitions. It was suggested that the club take part in the annual Swimathon.
The committee is looking into a fourth coached session to help with high attendance numbers, as some members are struggling to book a session.
Welfare
Welfare matter raised on 7th December has been monitored and logged appropriately.
Membership
Website amendments have been made so that Jess and Donald are automatically notified when a new member joins online.
Other Business
Swim England Health Check
Committee members briefed on their individual tasks ahead of the Swim England Health Check.
Swim Mark
Combined into section 6 above.
Social Media Policy
Code of Conduct/Social Media policy was presented to the committee. The framework is present and it was agreed that further amendments will be considered over the coming weeks.
Recruiting additional coaches/teachers
Additional coaching support is required, particularly if the club is to host a fourth session. The committee will advertise internally to members during the next News Splash newsletter.
New member swimming ability
The committee considered requirements for new members, a definition was agreed and updates are to be made to the website.
AOB
Jamie’s Position on Committee
Jamie requested to step down from the committee and all committee members agreed that this was to be accepted. Jamie’s position to remain open for the remainder of the committee period.
Merchandise
The club will consider increasing merchandise in the future but for now it was accepted that kit should remain available direct from the supplier (subject to minimum order requirements).
Deposit monies for Yorkshire trip
Prior to the pandemic a trip to Yorkshire was planned and a deposit was paid by some. Investigations to be made as to whether the trip is still proceeding.