Celtic Boys (Warminster) Football Club
Minutes of a meeting (the first committee meeting) held on Thursday 19th July 1984 at 29 Thornhill Road, Warminster.
Members present: Mr. H.J. Theobald, Mr. R. Pitman, Mr. P. Farrell, and Mr. F. Pinnell.
Apologies for absence: Mr. R. Kitley.
1) The meeting opened with a brief summary from Mr. Pinnell on how Celtic Boys were formed and their present position.
2) Then followed the election of officers and the forming of a committee. The following were elected: Mr. H. Theobald (Chairman), Mr. R. Kitley (Treasurer), Mr. P. Farrell (Secretary), and Mr. R. Pitman (Manager). Mr. F. Pinnell was elected as a committee member.
3) The next item was a suitable pitch for our home matches. Mr. Pinnell said he was looking into the possibility of us playing at the army camp, but had not heard back from his contact. Mr. Pinnell was also going to talk to Mr. Ken Parker to see if we could play on the Highbury pitch – the only thing stopping us was the cost. Mr. Farrell would also make enquiries about the Highbury pitch.
4) A referee for our matches. Mr. Farrell was to write to the Mid Wilts League to clarify the situation on who could appoint referees.
5) With regard to transport, Mr. Theobald and Mr. Pitman would take the team to away matches in their own cars. Mr. Theobald would make enquiries into the club using the Youth Service mini bus.
6) Next a list was drawn up of the equipment that the team would need for the coming season. This list was to be read out at the next meeting and amended if needed.
7) The question of sponsorship was next. Mr. Theobald said that the company he worked for, McCarthy Information, was interested in sponsoring the full kit and at the present time he was getting quotes on the complete cost. Mr. Pitman was also getting a quote. The size of lettering allowed on the kit was mentioned and Mr. Farrell was contacting the league about this. Other sponsorship was discussed and Mr. Theobald gave the secretary the name and address of the chairman of Warminster Lions.
8) The dates of two practice matches have been arranged so that Mr. Pitman can select the team. These are Wednesday 9th August and Wednesday 15th August. Mr. Pinnell said he could arrange a friendly with Hilperton as soon as we had a team ready.
9) The treasurer’s report was incomplete as Mr. Kitley was unable to attend, but Mr. Pinnell estimated that the club has about £94 plus a further £100 due from the scouts’ fun run. The money at present is with the Bristol & West Building Society in an ordinary share account. After some discussion it was decided to look into the possibility of transferring it either to a bank or another building society which uses a cheque book account. Mr. Theobald was to make enquiries at the Midland Bank, and Mr. Farrell at the Halifax Building Society.
10) Fundraising was discussed next. Mr. Pitman was going to get sponsors for the Dilton Marsh fun run. Mr. Farrell was finding out more about the Warminster Lions sponsored team swim. Mr. Pinnell will organise a penalty competition and find out the age limit for the Dilton fun run. Mr. Theobald suggested that we should look into the possibility of having a stall at some other organisation’s Autumn or Christmas bazaar as it was too late for us to organise our own.
11) Under any other business we decided the following: To set the boys subscriptions at 30 pence per match and 10 pence per training session. The secretary to receive a float of £10 for out-of-pocket expenses. To have some headed paper and maps of Warminster printed. Mr. Pinnell to handle the club’s publicity and also ask the scouts about possible use of their mini bus for away fixtures. Further discussion to be held on whether we pay committee members who use their own cars as team transport to away games a small mileage allowance. Mr. Farrell to find out about the type of insurance cover we need. Finally the forms were filled for admission to the Mid-Wilts League and registration as a youth organisation.
12) The date of the next meeting was arranged for Thursday 2nd August. There being no other business the meeting closed at 10 p.m.
Minutes signed by H.J. Theobald.