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Minutes of meeting held at Astley
& Tyldesley Miners Welfare Club on Monday 9th December 2002.
Present : Brian Furness, Mike Hack,
Stenia Hack, Phil Hagerty, Roy Heslop, Neil Howarth, Stuart Howarth, Steve
Jarman, Tony Mann, Gary Nuttall, Dave O'Callaghan, Fred Rothwell, Pete Ward.
Apologies : Bill Phillips, Len
Priestley, John Whiting.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Accepted.
2. Matters Arising
- U.S.A. - MH read out a letter from
Pete Barnes concerning the U.S.As plans. A & T club agreed to provide
bikes for the Americans to use when in Manchester.
- Transport - AM stated that this
remains an issue. He had obtained quotes for mini-bus hire but felt that
they were expensive. RH stated that he felt the quotes were very reasonable.
The use of taxis was suggested as an alternative. SHo and FR (along with
Steve Muff) agreed to pursue quotes for transport.
3. Progress Reports
a) Sponsorship
- SM No report.
- SHo Formulated Polymers will provide
£300 sponsorship, possibly increasing to £500.
- PH Suggested that each person saves
£1 per week to put to the event.
- FR Suggested holding a Race Night at
Gin Pit. MH suggested that this could be accompanied by games of Bingo. MH
to arrange a night (provisionally Friday 28th February 2003).
- NH No responses yet to the excellent
promotional disk he had produced.
- AM Discussed press coverage. To
pursue the idea of producing special event covers.
- RH Suggested advertising sponsored
links on club websites. RH to pursue with Len Priestley.
- MH Suggested holding a Press Launch.
NH suggested holding it at the Manchester Velodrome, featuring the current
World & European Champions Dave Hemsley and Karol Szymanski, plus a
senior BCF official. FR suggested possibly holding a Turbo Trainers race. PH
to supply 3 boards for display purposes. Look at staging in late June. BF to
book a room. NH / Sho to set up the display. MH to arrange the Presentation.
BF suggested publicising the championships by distributing hand-outs at
major Cyclo-Cross and MTB events. Buffet and drinks will need to be arranged
with the Velodrome.
b) Grant Aid
- MH Reported that Wigan MBC Community
Chest had provided an award of £1303 for equipment at Astley for next years
Championships.
- MH Reported that the Association of
Gt. Manchester Authorities (AGMA) had provide an award of £1150 for the
promotional costs of the Championships.
- AM Reported that the National
Lottery Awards for All had awarded a grant of £4800. This was for various
items, including accommodation and transport for next years Championships.
Meeting agreed that the expenditure of the grants are to be managed by the
applicant.
c) Performing Rights
- AM Raised the issue of potential
claims from the Performing Rights Society. BF to pursue with Jim Hendry.
d) Accommodation
- AM Negotiations still ongoing
concerning camping at Goshen.
- NH The Burrs are now charging £170
per night for 34 people, or £115 per night for 17 people, with a deposit of
£25 payable. Meeting suggested making a charge of £10 per person per
night.
- SHo No progress made concerning
accommodation at the Wilton Hotel, Middleton.
- SM No report concerning
accommodation at the Greyhound Hotel, Leigh.
- WP No report concerning camping at
Gin Pit.
- RH Will approach the Travel Lodge at
Lowton and the Greyhound Hotel, Leigh.
- NH Will contact the U.S.A. and
Holland to ascertain their accommodation requirements.
- MH / SHa Will contact Poland to
ascertain their accommodation requirements.
- BF Will contact Australia to
ascertain their accommodation requirements.
e) Promotional Protocols
- BF Anthems to be played only for the
winners at presentation of awards. At the Opening ceremony, play theme music
plus the Gt. Britain national anthem.
f) Merchandise
- FR Reported that Mark Rushby (Pedalsport)
is the new Bury club sponsor. Pedalsport will have exclusive rights for
cycle sales at Bury. FR suggested that A & T approach Shaun Hudson with
a view to offering him exclusive rights for cycle sales at Astley.
- FR Suggested the purchase of
officials polo shirts possibly supplied by a sponsor. Suggested having T
shirts for general sale. FR to pursue quotes.
- RH To pursue quotes for the purchase
of pens.
Next meeting
To be held at Astley & Tyldesley
Miners Welfare Club, on Wednesday 12th
February 2003, 7.30 pm start.
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