Cheltenham League Meetings

CHELTENHAM ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting at the Victory Club Cheltenham on Wednesday 25th August 2004 at 7-00pm

Attendees: G Cook, P Jurd, J Crowther, L Fisher, A Stiley, T Onions, R Attwood, J Hunt, P Newcombe, N Oram, B Hill, D Barrett,

Apologies: P Tustain.

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday the 28th July 2004 were read and accepted.
Matters Arising.
Deposit Account, form required to complete transfer, Lloyds transfer in progress.
Club Player Debts sent to all clubs: players as listed:- These players are not available to any club until payments have been paid.
Surname Other Names Club Owed
Rehmanwana Asif Charlton Kings
Szatmari M Charlton Kings
Fletcher L Charlton Kings
Bowen Ryan Smiths Athletic
Bowen Wayne Smiths Athletic
Witherstone Dan Smiths Athletic
Bermingham Tom Beaufort United
Loveridge Iain Beaufort United
Ashton Ben Beaufort United
Partridge Marc Beaufort United

League Handbooks have been sent to listed members of the GFA, and Senior League.
The Secretary has sent a letter to the Family of Mr Alan Green with the Leagues condolences.
The Secretary has sent a letter to Tewkesbury Borough Council regarding M&G Sportsground
The Secretary has sent a letter to Referees Secretary together with Season Ticket Cheltenham Town. Thank you letter received back.
Letter from The Beeches confirming withdrawal from the League, they would like to thank all officers, the teams, and management for the past 14years in the league.
Letter to Beaufort United Secretary and all registered players, the Club have debts of £80-00 to the league and this amount will be distributed to all Beaufort players and club secretary the amount of £3.48 per person. No player will be allowed to be registered to another club until the player has paid his debt. [5 players have paid
Hearing Charlton Kings:
Charlton Kings was represented by : Mr Don Perry Secretary
Letter from Mr Perry reference the fine imposed at the July Meeting, The Secretary has replied to that letter advising that 22 days elapsed before the fine was imposed.
A further letter was sent to Mr Perry advising the club that due to failure to pay "league Subscriptions, Pitch Hire, Registration Books, Charities Cup Fees" by the required date 31st July 2004 the club was fined according to rule. Outstanding payments Invoice 9a £175.74, Invoice 46 £75.00 and the Club suspended.
Mr Perry explained to the meeting why there was a delay in payment, and apologised to the meeting for the misunderstanding, and the error on his part, a cheque to cover all outstanding debts was paid in full.
The Management committee accepted Mr Perry's explanation and the suspension on the club have been lifted. The management committee suggested that other committee members of Charlton Kings take a more active role.

Correspondence:
GFA: GFA Handbooks being delivered commencing Monday 16th August
GFA: Outstanding Debt to Harrow Hill "Mr N Walding" has 14 days to pay in full or will be suspended from all Football.
GFA: Sanction received for Rules season 2004/5
GFA: County Cup Fixtures received, there are a few matches on the 4th Sept, the Secretary will rearrange any League fixtures on that day, and advise clubs.
GFA: A full list of Individual Suspensions from 01/09/2004 and 01/06/2005 has been received, the Registration Secretary to note.
GFA: GFA Handbook amendment "Mr R Woodward, 3 Harveys Lane, Winchcombe, Glos GL54 5QS Tel 01242 609327
Referees Secretary: Northleach Town have not paid entrance fee for a six a side competition. The League secretary has spoken to the secretary of Northleach Town, who has advised that payment will be sent this week.
Big Yellow Self Storage: Invoice for the next 12 months 3224.85 payment by 26/08/04.(paid)
Cheltenham & District Sports Association for the Disabled.The Association thank the Cheltenham League for the generous donation [Charities Cup]
Club Correspondence / Club Information:
Newton Heath AGM minutes received, the league do not require Newton Heath to send further club minutes.
Mail (registration forms) sent to the secretary from Newton Heath, did not have the correct postage, the League secretary had to pay an excess of £1.07, plus 62p to send the mail to the Registration Secretary. Newton Heath to pay the League £1-67. Treasurer to send an invoice.
Tewkesbury Dynamos: Have experienced problems with the Goal Posts at Tewkesbury School, and have been advised by referees that they would have problems playing a league match on the pitch, They have requested another pitch but have not been allocated one. They request that all home matches are played at Pamington, they do have a problem, the showers are not working, but are told that repairs will be completed by the k/o date 4th September. They have however requested that if the work is not completed permission to use Tewkesbury School changing rooms / showers, The Management committee accepted the use of Pamington and will grant the use of Tewkesbury School if required, but point out that it would only be for a short time.
Tewkesbury YMCA: Secretary Rob Morris will be away from 01/09/04 - 13/09/04, all business to Paul Dean on 07808311523 or Jason Allan on 01684 850363
Rowanfield United: Secretary Phil Dike on holiday from 01/09/04 - 15/09/04 contact Chris Eaton on 01242 693091 or Springbank Grove Cheltenham GL51 0PR
Bourton Rovers: Change of Change stripe to :- BLACK/WHITE
Woodmancote: Change of Home stripe to:- CLARET / ROYAL
Naunton Park: Change of home colours to :- NAVY BLUE SHIRTS / SHORTS
Winchcombe Town: Clubs are reminded that PARKING is not permitted in MILL LANE
Kings: Secretary Mr Ben Hill will be away from 10/9 - 20/9 contact Steve Hall as per handbook.
Fixtures:
Due to pitch unavailability on the 4th September Prestbury Rovers v Charlton Rovers match has been reversed.
Naunton Park v Shipton Oliffe will now be played at PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELD on the 8th Sept
Smiths Athletic: have requested (4th August) no Div 4 match on the 23rd October, agreed match rearranged
Bishops Cleeve: due to clashes with the Hellenic league fixtures on the 13/11, 12/2, 26/3 will be played on the Bishops Cleeve Parish playing fields, clubs will still change at Kayte Lane. Fixture with Gas Green has been rearranged.

Rule Offences:
The following Clubs have been fined under Rule 5 (h). Failure to reply to League Correspondence. Fined £15.00
Cup Draw: Chelt Civil Service, Moreton Rangers, Prestbury Rovers
"Late Payment of Invoice"
Northway Invoice number 45 Due 14/8 received 19/8
Phoenix United Invoice number 49 Due 14/8 received 17/8, and Invoice number 29a due 31/7 received 3/8.
Falcons Invoice number 17a due 31/7 received 7/8
Woodmancote Invoice 50 "late payment and still not paid in full" due 14/8 received 16/8 7 days to pay remaining £10.00 Club Suspended.

The following Clubs have been fined under Rule 14 b Withdrawal "Dynamos Reserves" in Division Four FINED £50-00.

The following clubs have until the 31st August to supply the league with GFA AFFILIATION NUMBER. Failure to pay by the above date will result in clubs being fined as per rule 2e.£5.00 Moreton Rangers, Naunton Park, Northway, Shipton Oliffe, Tewkesbury Dynamos,

The following clubs have until their first League match to supply the league with their Clubs Accounts . Failure to pay by the above date will result in clubs being fined as per rule 2L. £5.00: Andoversford Nomads, ACOlympia, Bishops Cleeve, Charlton Kings, Charlton Rovers, Chelt Civil Service, Elmbridge OB, Falcons, FC Electrics, Finlay Rovers, Newton Heath, Northleach Town, Rowanfield United, Shipton Oliffe, Stanton, Tewkesbury Dynamos, Warden Hill Unitd.

Web Site: The League is please to report that a League WEB SITE is now available, there are still a few items to be completed but can be viewed on www.cheltenhamleague.co.uk The site will have all club details, dates of meetings, minutes, Links to other clubs, links to County Cups details, and a link to the FA Full time which has all the fixtures and results. If any club has news items please contact Nick Oram.
The Management are very excited on this addition to the league and thank Nick Oram for all the work he has put in to get this site up and running.

Clubs Meeting September: Suggested items for the agenda were put forward:-
Benevolent Fund, Referees, Web Site, Registrations, Invoice Payments.
All clubs are requested to forward to the General Secretary Peter Jurd any items that needs addressing, these to be with the secretary 7 days before the meeting 22nd September. Only items on the agenda will be discussed, if you have any get the in NOW.

Any Other Business:
Mr Crowther on behalf of the league presented a Glass Salver (as seen at the AGM) to Mr Ron Lawrence for his services to the league. He was delighted with the gift and thanked the league for this wonderful surprise.

Mr Les Fisher will not be available for RESULTS DURING THE WEEK 6-10 Sept, ALL mid week results to Peter Jurd 01242 529188.

Secretary to send a letter to Cheltenham Town thanking them for the season ticket.

NEXT CLUB MEETING AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING WEDESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2004.

For your Diary the remaining meeting dates are: 27th Oct, 24th Nov,
2005 Jan 5th, Jan 26th, Feb 23rd, Mar 30th, April 27th, May 25th.

CLUB MEETINGS: 22nd SEPTEMBER and 26th JANUARY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JUNE 8TH 2005.