By Nigel Vincent
February 2 2003

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 11th December at Clayton Arms

The meeting opened at 8.15pm with Mr D Patterson in the chair.

PRESENT
Mr & Mrs Patterson, Mrs Ogden, Mr Firth, Mr Dudley, Mr Middleton, Mr Cockcroft, Mr Lowe, Mr Royales, Mr Hannen.

APOLOGIES
Mr Sedgwick, Mr Plevin, Mrs Rowlands, Mr & Mrs Shyne, Mr Ogden, Angela, Mr & Mrs Salway, Mrs Stott, Mrs Wild, Mr Haslop

The minutes were passed around to members and read with no amendments being made.

MATTERS ARISING
1 The caps being presented to Brian Walker (Heritage trust) has been put on hold until January, as a display of memorabilia is being held in Oldham and Peter & his Auntie, will present them, then.
2 Sylvia reported that Joanne was sorting out the Database.
3 Sylvia mentioned about the minutes being on the website and that Peter wanted to speak to Ian about it. Ian said that people on the website did not know what we did?
4 The “Fans forum” is scheduled for the New Year, when David can speak to Colin Morris.
5 It was reported that Zutti wanted the £130 up front for the plate. Also we have to get an order for 50 items first.
6 The pool and darts event, it was suggested, that we have it after a home game.
7 After a discussion on club sponsorship. It was proposed that we wait and see what was available, regarding the different packages etc.
8 Sylvia had not heard from K.Matt Coaches. Regarding the Leigh game, those going on the coach will have to pay double.
9 It was mentioned that the golf tournament will be no problem.
10 It was reported that Lee had not been accepted for the London Marathon & Neil had not yet heard.
11 Sylvia mentioned York races, but Dave Haslop was not available to discuss matters, so it was left until a later date.
12 Sylvia suggested, we raffle the Salford shirt off at the game played at Salford. Enquiries will have to be made whether we can do raffles in the Clayton Arms, prior to home games.
13 After some discussion, it was suggested that David gets hold of someone at the club to see if we can “build bridges” in an effort for us to help the club all we can. David to speak to Mr Mitchell.
14 It was suggested we leave the fun day in abeyance.

TEN MINUTE BREAK

TREASURERS REPORT
Margaret reported that she had not yet got the bank statement,but,, estimated the balance at £1147.54p.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1 We had promised to help with the players reunion event.
2 One suggestion was that we have a “mixed Sportsman Dinner” It was decided to leave until after Easter.
3 Nothing had been heard from Brad about the Bradford Bulls trip & Tetley Brewery visit.
4 David reported that he had been approached by Latics, to see if ORISA would sponsor seats, re the SAS scheme. After a full debate, it was suggested that if we did this, then Ian would go to see Mr Hamilton, to see if he would accept, the same amount of money.

There was no further business, so the meeting was closed at 9-40pm

NEXT MEETING
The date of the next meeting is 15th January at the Clayton Arms at 8pm.