In Attendance
Pete Jennings – Co-Chair
Julie Parker – Co-Chair
Donald Vaughan - Treasurer
Phil Joy – Secretary
Edwin Lace – Coach
Jess Nichols – Welfare Rep
Honzik Slovak – Tuesday Rep
Absence Excused
Becky Toal - Communications
Abi Stone – Wednesday Rep
Chairing Meeting
Julie Parker
Normal Business
Chair's Remarks
Manchester Pride and Picnic were both successful.
Note of thanks to Neil and Myles for their efforts in arranging the Parade.
Treasurer
The club is continuing to operate at a slight loss month on month.
Financial position would be helped if more of our long-standing members returned to the club following the pandemic.
Membership
No specific comments.
Sessions are well attended at present.
Welfare
No specific comments.
Coaching
Edwin would welcome feedback regarding coaching delivery.
Ben Redfearn is hoping to commence his coaching course shortly and he has started shadowing Edwin on some sessions.
The club will be conducting a kit audit and purchasing replacement materials as required.
Other Business
Website
The website will be amended to note that the club does not offer a learn to swim programme.
Social Secretary
The club currently does not have a social secretary however it would be beneficial if someone could take on this role to assist the committee with arranging social events.
AOB
25 Year Anniversary
The club will celebrate its silver anniversary around September/October 2023. A suitable celebration is being considered by the committee. All ideas are welcomed.
Swimming peri and post-menopause
A member has asked if a small number of sessions could be delivered regarding the impact of the menopause on training in sport. The committee is considering this further.