Minutes of the meeting held on 17^th February 2000 at the Fountain Inn, Lichfield.

Present; DF, RJ, PG, CR, DC, MH, KG.

Apologies; PB. MP.

Finance

One sub received. £27.00 from nets last week plus £18.00 from this week. Invoice for indoor nets to be paid next week.

‘50’ Club

Nothing to report.

Membership

See Item 2.

PB paid. RC is aware. The meeting feels there is no need to advertise this year. There is a possibility GB may be picked to play as opposed to making up the numbers.

Fixtures

First fixture confirmed as Swynnerton away on 16^th April. Second fixture is Cannock Wood away on 23^rd April. Only 2’Gaps’ to be filled. Holland sports cannot provide pitch for Mechelen CC match on 22^nd July. Cannock to be contacted. Fixture list to be circulated at March meeting .RJ stated that MP has done a good job.

Nets

Suffering from Mid Feb slow attendance due to work commitments. Not a problem. Nets are safe. Background not good.

Kit

DF has done an inventory. Pair of LH batting gloves are needed. Bails are a minor problem.

Social

Test tickets have been ordered and have arrived, they are£25.50 each for the middle section of the Surridge stand. Payment to be received by 7^th March. Ten pin bowling on a Saturday in the middle of March. A formal Golfing Sunday will take place on 2^nd April, DC to notify all.

Beer Break 9.57

Tour

Chris Beirens has helped PG to book the Citadines, 3200BF per room plus 400BF for breakfast. PG to book 3 twin rooms and a triple room at the Ibis Opera in Gent. Minibus option to travel is too expensive (approximately £670). DC stated that we have until 31^st March to book. The car option looks favourate. Tour update meeting on 9^th March.

AOB

Nothing.

Date of next meeting

23^rd March 2000