Apologies: John Gregory; Louie Davies

A welcome was given to Eleri for taking on the role of Child Protection Officer and thanks for attending the meeting.

1) Eleri would look to produce a basic set of guidelines for coaches for the next meeting. ED Action

DG suggested that insurance could be impacted if guidelines not followed for child protection but it was pointed out that the club was doing significant strides under the guidelines and it was felt this was unlikely.

2) Treasury report was to be added to the standing agenda. DP action

3) Gemma Petty now accepted job at La Manga. Another coach being looked into and hoping that new one starting in May (David Williams).

4) Action regarding CRB and Sarah still outstanding. CI action

5) Windbreaks have been ordered and letter to be issued as per last meeting. DP action

6) Club Tournament – still to be actioned DP/GM action

7) Open day to be held – date to be agreed yet CI action

Previous minutes proposed by TJ and seconded by DG and agreed by committee.

1. See above re: new coach.
2. Winter course now finished and next courses start on May 1^st.
3. Easter camps over Easter! Flyers on notice to promote.

1. Update received in writing from Chairman regarding brushing et al. Mechanical brush on hold as management need to approve the expenditure not the tennis section. Hand brushing is NOT a waste of time so should be completed in the interim.
2. Power Brushes Ltd will visit club for demonstration when convenient – within the month of April. No help could be obtained from the council or university.
3. Cliff now undertaking court maintenance and has stated the amount of American Clay received is correct. Amount delivered was 5 tonnes although DG commented he felt there was insufficient clay on those courts and this would reduce their life. TR stated Cliff was experienced and would be able to keep and an eye on the situation. Tony Collins and John Isaacs have offered to help and that has gratefully been accepted. The situation is being kept fluid as Mike’s health improves and the committee will be kept updated.
4. Roller now returning to club on 6^th April.
5. It was felt that by paying back the loan to the LTA, it will help achieve good relations and this may be needed if and when we need to replace the courts. No matter what happens this is a difficult decision as it will be costly and TR stated he felt that what could be done was being done at the moment. However, there was still a lot of decisions to be made before a final solution would be agreed.
6. Courts 7/8/9 should be open in next few weeks and are needed for 1^st May.

1. £67.19 in bank account.
2. Swapping signatories with Louie Davies being the second signatory.

1. Boys NCL doing well.
2. Ladies Vets won 8 matches out of 8 – congratulations!

1. Quiz night went well on 17^th March and Iris encouraged more members to support future events.
2. American Tournament for mixed doubles on Bank Holiday Monday at 2pm. ID to send details to TR for adding to the website. ID action

1. Elenor Lightbody still owes £500 and hoped that will be repaid soon.
2. Website up and running and junior section being worked on. Site visitation figures shown to the meeting for both new and existing ‘hits’. Any info for the site to be forwarded to TR as well as if local businesses wish to advertise on the site.
3. The meeting as reminded that the AGM was due in April by DG. It was agreed that the date be set as 25^th April 2006 at 8pm and notices would be issued asap to meet the deadlines set.

Next meeting – AGM then 15^th May 2006

Next Meeting 3^rd April 2006 at 7.30pm.

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