Minutes of meeting on 20.11.02 for Blue Circle (Sittingbourne) Sea Angling Club

A meeting of Blue Circle (Sittingbourne) Sea Angling Club was held at the Billet Pub, Sittingbourne on Wednesday 20th November 2002.

Members Attending
N Sharrocks, J Padmore, K Hammond, M Hammond, J Allen, D Allen, A Crayford, C Skillen, C Clifton, A Clifton, R Clifton, J Mann, J Johnson, N Sissons, S Sissons, D Sissons, A Greatorex and A Price

Apologies
R Hills and R Butler

Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record.

Matters Arising
1. Mark Hammond had no more information on Freshwater Holiday Park near Chesil Beach
2. Secretary gave order for sweatshirts and sample garments to Mark Hammond to send back to Wellbeck Sports.
3. Badges - no further information.
4. Boat trip with Hope Fishing Club Sunday on 10th November was enjoyed by those attending although a crew member took one of the best positions on the boat. Next trip is on Saturday 7th December. To book one of the 6 places and for more details contact Jason Mann by 29th November. Cost £15 per person supply your own bait.
5. Members entering the Kent Classic on Sunday 24th November agreed to meet up at Irwins Loop lay-by on the A249 on the Island at 08.45.
6. Chairman and Secretary to look for Pairs points results compiled up to September for distribution to members.
7. Presentation evening - members present agreed to a committee to be set up to present their thoughts to the club on arrangements for the event. Secretary to circulate a form for members to indicate whether they would like a buffet or sit down menu this year. The Billet had kindly offered to lay on a buffet for £5 per person, last years sit down at the Billet was £15 per person and the Coniston Hotel would offer similar sit down prices. Members were offered free kids meals last year and the price was discounted by £5 for members. If the same was done this year it could mean that a buffet could be free to members. Members were asked to give their opinions by the next meeting.

November Match
17th November Walmer Castle fishing from 10.00 - 16.00 High Tide 09.00

Name

Total Length cm

Number

Points

Shaun Seager

57.0

1d 1b

Alan Crayford

72.5

2p 1b

John Allen

3d 2w

Nigel Sharrocks

45.5

1d 1pl

Mark Hammond

43.5

1w 1b

Chris Porter

31.0

Dan Crayford

46.0

1f 1r

Christine Clifton

24.0

John Padmore

54.0

1d 1w

Bob Greatorex

27.0

Tony Price

0.0

James Clifton

0.0

Graham Clifton

0.0

Kay Hammond

0.0

Rodney Clifton

0.0

Key to Fish Caught:-
w=whiting p=pouting f=flounder
b=bass d=dab r=rockling
Notable fish caught:
500g Bass (returned) - Alan Crayford

December Match
This was changed from Deal Pier because of other competitions on the Pier. It was decided by the Chairman's casting vote that the match will be on Ramsgate Pier on Sunday 8th December fishing from 10 - 16.00 pick up at 08.30 at the Water Pump in Teynham.

November Match
Rodney Clifton raised a point that some members were unable to attend monthly meetings and as such were missing out on the opportunity to vote for proposed venues. It was raised that any one could suggest venues for matches which would be put forward at meetings. Members decided for the January match 2 venues would be decided at this meeting which would be notified to members in the minutes. This would give the opportunity for every member to vote for one of these venues by notifying their choice to the Chairman, Secretary or another member attending the next meeting on 11th December or by attending and voting themselves as usual.
Members voted that the venue for January will be either Dungeness or Medway City Estate. All members were asked to let the meeting know their choice.

Correspondence
1. Newsletter and minutes of last meeting were sent to all members.
2. Statement from Wellbeck Sports.
3. Order sent to Wellbeck Sports
4. Billet buffet menu
5. NFSA SE Divisional minutes dated 22.10.02
6. Fountain Open Competition details

These were shown and discussed.

Any Other Business
1. It was suggested the club might want to introduce an annual boat competition due to the increase in interest from members

There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting