SNCC Committee Meeting

White Horse, Eaton Socon, St Neots

20 April 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Attending:

Richard Ostler (Chairman & RR)
Andy McEvoy (Secretary)
Gary Newman (Press)
Simon Richardson (TT)
Steve Walker (Social)
Mark Colmer
Mike Biggs
Ian Burroughs
Dave Hennessey

Apologies:

Alistair Henderson (Treasurer)

Website

  • The committee agreed that the recent updates to the website were a great success and had been well-received by members. The committee thanked Alec MacAndrew for planning and implementing the smooth and successful update.

Autumn Breeze

  • It was agreed that the organising committee for the 2015 Autumn Breeze would consist of Richard Ostler, Mike Biggs, Ian Burroughs, Dave Hennessey, Mark Colmer and Andrew McEvoy.

Treasurer’s Report

  • The Treasurer advised that club finances remain healthy.
  • Club membership currently stands at 120, with 10 new members. The retention rate is broadly consistent with 2014. It was noted that a number of people who have not rejoined for 2015 are still joining club runs and/or representing the Club at events (Action: RO to follow-up).
  • Latest kit order has been received and distributed, plus further sales of £650 for kit ordered on behalf of the Club. The Club is still holding approximately £1000 of kit as stock. BioRacer skin suits have been purchased by six members with payment processed via the Club bank account.
  • Deposit for the Elan Valley trip in September has been paid to the bunkhouse.
  • Silverstone TTT entry fee has been paid by the Club. The committee agreed that members taking part in this event would contribute £10 each.
  • The domain renewal fee (website) of £142 has been paid to cover the next three years.

Racing and Time Trials

  • Purchase of flask (for post-TT tea and coffee) completed. Purchase of x2 first aid kits still outstanding (Action: AMc to speak with Mandy).
  • Cromwell Centre confirmed as Race HQ for the Club's Open TT venue on 17 May. SR to arrange marshalls and replacement timekeeper as Mandy is away (Action: SR).
  • Team for Silverstone TTT to be confirmed (Action: RO).
  • Payment for N&DCA affiliation made.
  • NCRA season has been a successful one for the club with several top 10 places spread across different riders.
  • ERRL affiliation was discussed but would require us to organise an event. Further discussion required.

CCF

  • Nothing to report.

Social Plans

  • The Hell of St Neots ride was a success with members. The Hog and Partridge were also pleased and are happy to be involved again next year (and with similar events). A similar event tied in with the final stage of the TdF is planned (Action: AMc).
  • A curry night is being planned for June (Action: SW).
  • Club Century ride confirmed for 4 August (Action: SW).
  • Club Summer BBQ to be confirmed (Action: SW).
  • A number of other possible social events were discussed including visits to the Tour Series in Peterborough, the WToB, and the London Nocturne (Action: SW).

Bidlake Memorial

  • It was agreed that the Club should work with other local Clubs to formalise and coordinate maintenance of the Bidlake Memorial, which has fallen into disprepair (Action: SR & Gareth Smith (not present)).

AOB

  • It was agreed that there is general dissatisfaction with the Club's current kit supplier, Endura. It was agreed that alternative suppliers would be investigated (Action: IB).

May Committee Meeting

  • The May committee meeting will be held at the White Horse in Eaton Socon on Monday 18 May at 19:30.