Minute of Meeting of the Executive Committee of Tweeddale Sports Council, held on Wednesday 26th October 2005 at 7.30pm in the Chambers Institute, High Street, Peebles
PRESENT
Mr J Noble - Chairman
Mr C Russell
Cllr N Calvert - Vice-Chairman
Mrs S Horsburgh
Mr J McBay - Secretary
Mr N Cameron
Mr C MacDonald
Mr N Dashwood-Brady
Mr L Johnstone
Mrs K Ritchie
Mr G Brown
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Cllr G Garvie, Mr E Jardine, Mrs K Murray, Mr D Graham, Mr A Duncan and Mr D Armour (Treasurer).
2. MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The Minute of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 21st September 2005 was submitted and approved.
3. MATTERS ARISING
3.1 WEBSITE
The Secretary intimated that the Awards for All application for the Website had to be resubmitted due to the bank statement being more than two months old. A new statement was sent off by the Treasurer on behalf of the Sports Council.
3.2 PEEBLES CYCLING CLUB APPLICATION
Mrs Sheila Horsburgh intimated that the Peebles Cycling Club application from Miss Caroline Wallace had been funded by the High School, the PTA and the Council’s Education Department. It was agreed that Emma Guy, Tracey Brunger and a representative from Peebles Cycling are to talk about a coach education programme for Mountain Biking in the Tweeddale area at the next meeting. It was proposed that the Sports Council could use this as a Sports Development programme relating to the Sports Council’s business plan.
4. TREASURERS REPORT
In the absence of the Treasurer, the Chairman intimated that a report would be available at the next meeting.
5. APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
5.1 EMMA FAIRNIE – PEEBLES GOLF CLUB
There was resubmitted the application from Emma Fairnie of Peebles Golf Club who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at a series of National golf matches throughout Scotland. After discussion it was agreed to award Emma Fairnie a contribution of £150 towards the costs involved.
5.2 THOMAS ASHBY – MOORFOOT RUNNERS
There was submitted an application from Thomas Ashby of the Moorfoot Runners who was seeking financial assistance with his attendance at a series of Athletics events throughout Scotland at a cost of £3000. After discussion it was agreed to award Thomas Ashby a contribution of £500 towards the costs involved.
5.3 GREGOR NICHOLSON – MOORFOOT RUNNERS
There was submitted an application from Gregor Nicholson of the Moorfoot Runners who was seeking financial assistance with his attendance at a Level One Athletics Coaching Course at a cost of £50. After discussion it was agreed to award Gregor Nicholson a contribution of £50 towards the costs involved.
5.4 LINDA NICHOLSON – MOORFOOT RUNNERS
There was submitted an application from Linda Nicholson of the Moorfoot Runners who was seeking financial assistance with her attendance at two Scottish Athletics Coaching Courses at a total cost of £120. After discussion it was agreed to award Linda Nicholson a contribution of £120 towards the costs involved.
6. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS
6.1 WORLD HILL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Euan Jardine submitted a letter of thanks to the Sports Council for their support in allowing him to attend the World Championships in New Zealand.
6.2 SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL GRANT ALLOCATION
The Chairman reported that he had received a letter from the Sports, Health, Activity and Physical Activity Manager. The letter intimated that the Sports Council had been allocated an additional £2445 for the financial year 2005/2006. The Annual Grant for 2006/2007 was agreed as £15,267.
6.3 TWEEDDALE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The Chairman reported on the Tweeddale Tennis Tournament hosted by Peebles Tennis Club, the Chairman intimated that Peebles Tennis Club won the event. After discussion it was agreed to pay £75 to Peebles Tennis Club for hosting the event.
6.4 JAMES MCLEAN TRUST
The Chairman intimated that the James McLean Trust Celebration of Sport is to be staged on the 19th November 2005 at the Cross Keys in Kelso. After discussion it was agreed that the Chairman and Mr Colin MacDonald would attend on the Sports Council behalf. The Chairman also reported that the Borders Sporting Hall of Fame would be announced on the night.
6.5 TWEEDDALE ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING
The Chairman intimated that the Annual Awards required to propose a suitable date for the evening, it was agreed a date would be set at the next meeting. It was agreed a small sub-committee is to be considered at the next meeting.
6.6 SPORTPEEBLES
The Chairman reported on the recent SportPeebles committee meeting, the Committee had agreed to progress a short term project of attempting to source funding for a four lane athletics track and long jump pit at Peebles High School.
There being no further competent business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.35pm.
