Lancashire Constabulary Sports & Social Club

Copies of these minutes were circulated with the 1997 Annual Report to all Divisional and Sports Section Secretaries. Copies were available for distribution to all present.

They were voted a true and accurate record.

3. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES NOT ALREADY ON AGENDA

There were no matters arising

4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR 1998

Mr Brindle gave a short report on the club which would be detailed in the 1998 annual report.

Mr Brindle thanked the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary and members of the Management Committee, Divisional and Sports Section Secretaries for all their hard work during the past year.

5. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1998

Mr. Idris was unable to attend this meeting but had already prepared copies of the audited accounts for 1998. These were circulated along with a forecast budget for 1999.

A question was raised about the 'loan from LCC (subscriptions)'. In the absence of Mr Idris the Chairman stated he would query the item for future reference.

The auditors report voted a true record.

6. SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR 1998

Pc Steve Broadbent read extracts of a number of reports received from sports sections regarding their activities during 1998.

Details of all sports section activities during the year would be added to his Annual Report to be circulated at a later date.

The secretary commented that he was disappointed that ten sports sections had not returned their reports and asked that those in question do so as soon as possible.

7. CONSTITUTION - UPDATE

An amended constitution would be published with the 1998 annual report with any changes made as a result of this meeting to be updated accordingly.

8. ELECTION OF GENERAL COMMITTEE

i. Secretary of Sports Sections - All were elected.

ii. One representative from each Divisional Club.

iii. Officers of the Club - as follows:

9. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

i. Chairman - Mr. Brindle was duly re-elected.

ii. Vice Chairman - Mr. Ghaffur has now stood down and Mr Brindle nominated Acc Mr John Vine - There were no other nominations and Mr Vine was duly elected.

iii. Treasurer - Mr. Taha Idris was re-elected.

iv. Assistant Treasurer - Mrs Anne Wilkinson was re-elected.

v. Secretary - Pc. Steve Broadbent was duly re-elected.

10. ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

i. One representative of Divisional Clubs - Insp. Graham Richardson stood down and Dc Ian Stirling had been nominated. There were no other nominations and Ian Stirling was elected.

ii. Two representatives of Sports Sections - Insp. Pete Zsigmond and Pc. Neil Braithwaite were re-elected.

It had been decided by the management committee that a third Sports section representative should be elected. Jane Moodie had been nominated. There were no other nominations and Jane Moodie was elected.

iii. Officers of the Club - As Item 9.

iv. One Support Staff representative - Mr. Shaun Heffernan re-elected.

11. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO PAA REGIONAL COMMITTEE

Pc. Neil Braithwaite was re-elected.

12. BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AGREED AT MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 1998

All Secretaries had already received notification of their allocations in December. These are detailed in the Treasurers report.

There had been some confusion over the Motor Club budget. However, the chairman assured the secretary that their estimate would be approved and funds made available.

Approved and accepted by all present.

13. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS AND BANKERS

Moore and Smalley Auditors and the National Westminster Bank were appointed. Details outlined in Treasurers report.

14. RETIRED AND OTHER SERVING OFFICERS BECOMING MEMBERS OF THE CLUB

A recent forum had been arranged for Divisional secretaries to discuss matters effecting divisional clubs. Among a number of matters raised the question of membership arose.

i. Retired Officers

Retired officers were now eligible to compete in PAA events. In view of this it had been suggested that they should become fully paid members of the divisional club where they reside.

This would seem fair as it was likely that retired members would receive additional benefits by being eligible for competing at PAA level.

The matter was discussed at length with a number of pros and cons being highlighted. Some sports sections were opposed as many of their PAA team were retired members.

A vote was cast and an 11 to 6 in favour of retired members becoming full members.

Mr Brindle asked that NARPO be informed accordingly.

ii. Other members of the force

It had also been found that there were a significant number of serving police and civilian employees who were not members of the club.

It was agreed that divisions should take steps to identifying and recruiting those concerned.

Pc Broadbent was also considering attending induction courses and recruiting new members as they join the force. He added that this would also enable him to identify talented sports persons and refer them to the respective sections.

Pc Broadbent also highlighted the necessity for individuals competing in PAA and county sport to be members of the club. He was aware that - for example - three members of the county netball team were not members.

The 'Constitution' would be amended in due course.

15. 'SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR' AWARD 1998

The chairman announced that there had been three nominations received for this annual award. He formally announced that the secretary of the Indoor Games section, Ps David Newton had been duly selected for the award after a unanimous vote by members of the Management Committee.

However, he stressed that the remaining two were of a high standard and worthy of re-submission in future years.

He then gave extracts from a report submitted giving a resume of Dave's sporting and organisational achievements over the last 20 to 30 years.

16. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

i. Dc. Stirling expressed concern regarding the welfare funds being the responsibility of Divisional Clubs. It was agreed that this was a matter for the respective divisions to decide on the future of such funds.

ii. DI Peter Mason announced that a new PAA section was being formed within the Football Section. An over 40's section was being introduced with competitions being held next season.

An item would be submitted for 'Weekly Orders' and 'Context' with a view to recruiting new members.

iii. A comment was raised regarding how there are now fewer Inter-divisional events represented by the various sports sections.

It was agreed that section secretaries should attempt to re-kindle such events.

MEETING CLOSED AT 4.20pm