Minis Return To Training Sunday 20th August

After a long summer break, we are back to Minis rugby this Sunday.

 

Hopefully for the last year’s players it’s simply a matter of finding the gumshield and giving it a deep clean and making sure the boots still fit. For the new P4s making the big leap up to the Minis it will be a great experience as they move to the next stage in their development.

 

On Sunday we will start on the pitches at 11.30. I have changed the start time to match in with the Micros to hopefully help out the parents who have kids at both levels. However it’s still one hour for P4&5 and 90mins for P6&7. At present there is a great deal of work being done on the pitches at West Lodge so we may need to make use of the ground around the clubhouse while this is completed.

 

As ever, we need volunteers to coach (especially the P4s) and to help out with match day catering. Our first home game is on 3^rd September against Cumnock so we need to get something organised by then.

 

Remember drink and gumshield and I’ll see you all on Sunday. Any questions, just let me know.

New League Proposals from yesterday’s AGM

If you follow this link you will get an idea of the proposals:

DODSON’S DREAM: EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT SCOTTISH RUGBY’S ‘SUPER SIX’ PROPOSAL

FRONT DOOR – NEW LOCK

A NEW FRONT DOOR MAGNETIC LOCK HAS BEEN FITTED. THIS IS THE STRONGEST ONE AVAILABLE AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL STOP PEOPLE FORCING THE DOOR TO GAIN ENTRY WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE A DOOR ENTRY CARD.

THE DOOR WILL BE LOCKED WHEN THE BAR IS NOT OPEN AND THE ONLY ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE FRONT DOOR. IF YOU ARE A FULLY PAID MEMBER AND DO NOT HAVE A DOOR ENTRY CARD, PLEASE email secretary@whitecraigs.org

ANYONE FOUND FORCING THE DOOR WILL BE HELD FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMGE CAUSED.

Graeme Scott
Secreatry

LIONS BREAKFAST 1ST AND 8TH JULY

OWING TO THE LARGE TURNOUT LAST SATURDAY WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BREAKFAST WITH THE LIONS THIS COMING SATURDAY 1ST JULY AND THE 8TH JULY. COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE LIONS.

Craigs News 24th/25th June

 

Good Morning from a pretty miserable West Lodge,

 

Well that is the Beer Festival over for another year and were we not lucky with the weather!

Thanks to the main man Percy for his massive feat of organisation and to all those who assisted him before, during and after the event. Every year the Festival grows and it is obvious that if we wish to maximise our revenue, we have to have more volunteers to assist on the actual day. The jobs are not heavy lifting but more the selling of the tokens, manning the door and staffing of our own Club stalls. These stalls are where we make our real money and it is imperative that these are run properly to maximise our opportunities. So as usual, I will making pleas for assistance nearer next year’s event and hopefully the members will respond in a very positive fashion.

Tomorrow is the First Lions Test and the Club is open from 8.00am for breakfast and refreshments. This is open to all members including children so please come along and enjoy what is sure to be an absorbing contest.

Tonight there is a Pitch 3 Fundraiser which Mike Palmer is organising and all are welcome.

Today’s newsletter sponsor is GAP Group who provided all the fencing, generators, toilets and other hardware for the Beer Festival. Thanks to Neil Dunning for the organisation and GAP Group for their support of the Club.

The Club AGM took place on Monday night and there is no change in the executive positions – President Jon Jewitt, Vice President Craig Percival, Hon Treasurer Douglas Emery and Hon Secretary Graeme Scott. Thanks to the members who turned out to make it a larger than normal audience. Normally the AGM could be held in telephone box.

The 100 Club is still on the go and we are always looking for new participants. It is £10 per month and the prizes are currently £200 , £100 and £50 per month. The more people involved the bigger the prizes. Contact me for further details.

The newsletter will be issued over the next couple of months but on an irregular basis because of club activities and holidays. The Club is open during July and August and it needs your support. If you are off on holiday, enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing back at West Lodge.

Graeme

 

 

Craigs News

Good Evening from a sunny and warm West Lodge,

I am sending out a mid week newsletter as we have some important events coming up over the next two weeks.

Firstly of course is the Beer Festival with fun for all the family, this coming Saturday the 17th June.This year we have moved everything from the Clubhouse down to Pitch 1 with marqees in case it rains. Beer, ciders, prosecco, wine, BBQ, other food outlets, live music and entertainment for the Kids. Tickets are priced at £8 and kids go free and are avilable at the door on the day. Support the Club on this great Fun day.

The Club AGM takes place on Monday 19th June at 7.00pm. We have decided to postpone the EGM to amend the Constitution until a date later in August/early September. The amendments were to bring the Constitution into line with modern practice regarding accessibility, gender, race etc but we did not give the statutory one months notice of the EGM plus did not publicise the admendments in the correct manner. These amendments are required by outside funding sources and will have to be included in our Constitution in order to have access to these free funds. So come along to the AGM and take part in the future of your Club.

On the 23rd June, Mike Palmer reports that:

U13 & U14 pitch 3 fundraiser is on Fri 23rd June 6.30 til late.We are having a family “Pull-along Race Night”.£5 entry on the door which includes a burger from the BBQ.Great fun for all ages.

Michael Gillman, our International Ticket Convenor, has in his possession the applications for tickets for the Autumn and Six Nations Home Internationals. If you are not already on his mailing list and are interested in tickets please contact me and I will pass your details on to Michael.

The First Lions Test is on 24th June and Percy has organised : Despite the mixed results of the tour so far, we will all enter the 1st test (SATURDAY 24th JUNE) of the Lions series with a degree of optimism. We will be open to show the game with both the bar and kitchen open from 8am ready to offer you some cold refreshments and some breakfast options. We will continue to do this for the second and third tests, but only if enough folk turn up to make it worthwhile. Please support your club by getting up to support the Lions and enjoying a pint and a bacon roll!

Fingers Crossed for a sunny Beer Festival.

Graeme

Amendments to Constitution

Please see below highlighted in bold the additions to the Constitution which will be voted upon next Monday 19th June.

Addition to Para 1

The Club are tenants of Whitecraigs Rugby Club Limited for the use of the Clubhouse and outdoor facilities. The Club pays a licence fee for such use and the amount is determined between the Executive Committee of the Club and the Directors of Whitecraigs Rugby Club Limited on a regular basis.

Addition to Para 6

Membership is detailed in the membership policy document held by the Honorary Secretary. The Club shall endeavour to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment on the basis of, nor suffer disadvantage by reason of:
• Age
• class or socio-economic status
• ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness) or race
• gender (including gender re-assignment)
• sexual orientation
• marital or civil partnership status
• pregnancy or maternity status
• disability (including mental or physical disability)
• political belief or other opinion
• religious belief (including the absence of belief)
However, limitation of membership according to available facilities is allowable on a non-discriminatory basis.

Addition to Para XXIIV

If, upon the winding up or dissolution of the Club there remains after the satisfaction of all the Club’s debts and liabilities any property whatsoever, the same shall be given or transferred to some other organisation or organisations having objects (i.e. aims and activities) similar to the objects of the Club, such organisation or organisations to be determined by the members of the Club by Resolution passed at a General meeting at or before the time of dissolution, and in so far as effect cannot be given to such provision then to some charitable objects.
 

Squash Meters

Please note the Squash Meters now only take NEW pound coins.

 

AGM NOMINATIONS

THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR ELECTION AT THE  AGM ON MONDAY 19TH JUNE At 7.00pm:

President – Jon Jewitt – proposed by Mike Lamont  seconded by David Hunter

Vice President – Craig Percival – proposed by Jon Jewitt seconded by Mike Lamont

HonTreasurer – Douglas Emery – proposed by David Hunter seconded by Graeme Scott

Hon Secretary – Graeme Scott – proposed by David Hunter seconded by Jon Jewitt

Graeme Scott

Hon Secretary

Whitecraigs Rugby Club

AGM/EGM 19th June 2017 7.00pm

Just a reminder that the Club AGM will take place on 19th June at 7.00pm in the Lounge. The EGM is to tidy up the Constitution in order that it meets current requirements that are needed to qualify for funding from outside bodies.

I know that it is just after the Beer Festival but it is an important event on the Club calendar.

Please try and make it.

Graeme