Minutes 2006
Police Sport UK
Fly Fishing Section
Minutes of the Sectional Meeting held on Wednesday 31st May 2006
at the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport Hotel, A38 Bridgwater Road Bristol , BS40 5RD
Mr Williams opened the meeting welcomed all present;
1. Persons Present
Mr B.Williams (Vice Chair); C.Fraser (Secretary / Treasurer); A.Duerden (No.1 Region); I. Wood (Guest); M.Naylor (No.2 Region); J. Laybourn (No.3 Region); M. Cartlidge (No.4 Region); B. Beattie (No.5 Region); G. Swain (No. 6 Region); S.Evans (No. 7 Region.); C.Reeves (No.8 Region); P.Griffith (No.9 Region); M.Patterson (Retiring No.11 Region); S.Rea (Proposed No.11 Region)
2. Apologies
Mr M.Baker (Chair); J. Walker (Retiring No. 10 Region); J. Friel (Proposed No.10 Region)
3. Minutes of the Sectional Meeting held on the 7th September 2005 to be agreed.
B.Williams requested that the minutes of the September meeting agreed. Approved by B.Williams & seconded by P.Griffith.
4. Matters arising
No matters arising
5. Items for Any Other Business
Mr Williams introduced the following six items of Any Other Business and elected to deal with them at this time:
(i) Competition against Army/Navy
C.Reeves stated that he had been in touch with the Army/Navy and they were keen to have a match against the police, unfortunately through a family illness he had been unable to progress this matter. C.Fraser stated that he and Chris (Reeves) had discussed the match and that other parties including the Civil Service had indicated an interest. C.Fraser stated he had written to the Army/Navy/Air Force/Civil Service and Fire Service and would feed back to the committee with their response in September.
(ii) CEFF ruling on “Roly Poly” style of retrieve
C.Fraser stated this issue had been raised at Grafham last year by one of the competitors, but not allowed during the competition last year. I order to clarify the situation he had written to the CEFF seeking guidance. The response from the above authority was emphatic, this style of retrieve was not allowed. Committee accepted findings.
(iii) Funding for the International Championships.
C.Fraser requested that the committee grant him permission to again work with the organiser of the International (P.Griffith) to ensure appropriate funding be available for this event and that it does not over impact on the Sections accounts. Granted.
(iv) New Computer/Results sheet
C.Fraser stated that he had been badly let down by one of his colleagues back in Scotland
(v) Web Site
C.Fraser informed the committee that he had been looking into the possibility of promoting the section through a Web Site and asked the committee for their view. A general consensus was reached that any method to promote the section must be good and it was agreed. S.Rea of the PSNI asked if his Region, Region No. 11 could at present remain out of this site. He stated that any published or circulated material on such a site could still be used by certain elements within his country. It was agreed to proceed with just the ten Regions at present. C.Fraser stated that he had received an offer of assistance from Chris Taylor from Norfolk
C.Fraser stated he would liaise with Chris over next few months and report back in September.
(vi) Travel Expenses
C.Fraser stated that last year given the balance of the accounts he had avoided making any claims against the section for his travel expenses. He stated he would continue to badger his own force for some remuneration against any outlay he makes towards travelling to and from championships. However, he respectfully requested that the section cover his travelling costs should his application to his force be unsuccessful. It was agreed by the committee to cover the cost of his travel.
6. Update re. 2007 National Championships
J. Laybourn stated that he had made in roads into organising the 2007 National Championships it is being held at Rutland Water and the date of the competition would be the 7th of June 2007. The accommodation would again be the Moat house Hotel as used during the International last year. Mr Williams thanked Julian for his efforts on behalf of the section.
7. Update for 2007 International Championships
C.Fraser apologised as he could not recall the date of the event, but stated that he had been in contact with both the old and new Scottish Secretaries and everything was at present going to plan. He then stated John Friel would update the committee in September.
8. Briefing 2006 National Championships
S.Evans provided details of the forthcoming competition and advised that, following discussions with the fishery management, the limit bag had been set at 8 fish per angler. Fishing times would be from 9.30am to 5.30 pm. He also stated that the packed lunches would be provided at the venue in the morning and collected at the Woodford Lodge. Programmes had been provided by James E James and were issued to Regional Secretaries for distribution to their respective members. S.Evans stated that the Presentation Dinner was set for 8.00pm and that Mr Baker, the Chair for Section would be attending. Boat Pairings had been drawn and list was available for anglers to see, however as there had been some late name changes it may not be possible until the morning. He stated he would carry out a briefing at 9.00am at the venue, and this would cover Health and Safety issues. He also stated a copy of the Risk Assessment was included within the programme for the attention of all competitors. In conclusion he stated that he would highlight to competitors during the briefing, that the “Roly Polly” style of retrieve is prohibited. Mr Williams requested emphasis to be placed on fishing etiquette and the 50 yards rule from each boat and bank anglers. Mr Williams confirmed mobile phones to be switched off, unless permission granted through a match official, he then thanked S.Evans for all the work he had undertaken.
9. Correspondence
C.Fraser stated that he only had two letters, one from a guest for the International Mr A. Donaldson accepting the invitation. The other two guest had responded positively but via e-mail. The second from the bank confirming that the Sectional Accounts would no longer be paying interest. C.Reeves asked if the interest previously deducted would be returned, C.Fraser stated he had included a request regarding that in his letter to the bank, but the bank had not been so generous in their reply.
10. Any Other Competent Business
C.Fraser requested that non-competing members of the committee form a complaints committee with him. J.Laybourn, G.Swain, M. Naylor & B.Williams agreed to form the committee.
P.Griffith advised the committee that the International Championships 2006 would be held on the 7th September 2006 at Llyn Brenig, in North Wales . Accommodation would be provided at the The Kimmel Manor Hotel, Abergele. He then provided the committee with the proposed package, showing the costing at £132.00 per competitor.
B.Williams thereafter thanked everyone for their contributions and declared the meeting closed. 8.05pm
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