MINUTES OF THE WOLVERHAMPTON SHAMROCK CELTIC SUPPORTERS' CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th OCTOBER 2001 AT THE EMERALD CLUB, WOLVERHAMPTON

PRESENT:

Committee Members:

Non-committee Members:

1. Review of payments for trips to Celtic Park

Despite the decisions taken at the AGM, Phil reported a very poor response to paying for trips by the published deadline. It was stated that this led to Phil having to do a huge amount of extra work chasing money from members.

The matter was discussed at length at the meeting with the final decision being taken that for the next trip to the Hibs match, if members have not paid by 3rd of November then they will not have a ticket and if numbers are small then a bus will not be arranged.

2. Roles of committee regarding payments for trips

It was agreed that the responsibility for collecting money from members should not fall solely on Phil, and that all committee members should set an example by meeting deadlines and encourage other members to make the appropriate payments in order to support Phil in his role.

3. Roles of committee for next club trip

Due to the absence of Kevin Boyden, our bus convenor, and possibly of Phil Kelly for the next club trip against Dundee Utd on 20th October alternative arrangements were made.

Steve Tornton agreed to take on the role of bus convenor, and it was agreed that he and John Parsons would collect any outstanding money in the absence of Phil.

4. Next club trip to Celtic Park

It was agreed that the next planned trip to Celtic would be on December 1st vs Hibs. The deadline for ticket applications AND deposits was set at November 3rd. It was also stated that any member who had failed to contact Phil by this date WOULD NOT get a ticket. Arrangements were agreed for committee members to be available at the televised game against Juventus on October 31st to collect money.

5. Proposals for an overnight trip

The possibility of arranging an overnight stop in Glasgow following a game was discussed. It was decided that this was most likely to take place after Christmas and was set as an item to be discussed further at subsequent meetings.

6. Ticket applications for Juventus and Rangers games

Due to the popularity of these games Phil stated that it was likely that tickets for these games would be very limited. However, Phil said that he had requested Juventus tickets for those members that had approached him and would apply for tickets for the Rangers game in the usual manner.

7. Newsletter

The committee congratulated Peter and Stuart on the layout of the new club newsletter. However, Stuart appealed for members to send him material for future newsletters. He suggested that photographs, jokes or stories would be welcomed, and could be e-mailed to Peter Willis or to stuart.fox@ntlworld.com, or given to a committee member.

8. Club tops and merchandising.

Bill Flynn has been approached to produce T-shirts for the club. They will feature the clubs badge on the front and WSCSC.CO.UK on the collar at the back. Further merchandise will be discussed and arranged once the T-shirts have been produced.

9. Membership renewals

The list of members for 2001/2002 has been updated and currently stands at 72.

10. Membership cards

Membership cards will be produced bearing the club badge and distributed to all members. Stuart Fox agreed to produce the cards.

11. Proposed venues for future televised matches

The club has received a warm welcome at the Quarterhouse pub for the televised Champions League matches. The landlord has agreed to continue to show the remaining European ties and the club will continue to advertise matches being shown here.

12. Gift/Celtic View message for Jimmy McVicar

Following the birth of Jimmy McVicars son, Patrick Jacob, the committee agreed to put messages of congratulations in the Celtic View and club newsletter and will send a gift to the baby on behalf of the club.

13. Any other business

No further items were proposed for discussion therefore Peter closed the meeting. Date and time of next meeting to be arranged.