- 4 Treasurers Report
We commenced our year with £1750.74 and concluded with £1294.10, with no outstanding liabilities and no need to reserve funds to cover unused funding. In addition a grant from B.T.C for £300 arrived just too late to be included in this statement. It is possible that we will receive an additional £200 as this type of grant has been increased to £500 of which I was not aware when I applied. I have approached the Council to see if they will allow the extra £200.
Whatever the outcome, as your treasurer I consider we are in a very satisfactory position. One pleasing feature is that subs exceeded hire costs by £314.25.
The statement is much as I would expect with no unpleasant surprises.
I commend this statement to the Committee for approval.
– 5a and 5b Hall Hire and subs.
– 5b subs.
Briefly covered in my Treas. report.
The long standing sub of £3 for each session has proved adequate providing a modest surplus over hire costs of £314.25
– 5a hall hire costs.
I have been informed by the School that in keeping with all other activities our hire cost will increase from £23 per
session, which equates to £7.66 per hour to £10 per hour. Bookings for three and a half hour
5a cont.
sessions will now cost £30 – 35 for each session. This comes as no surprise, the last increase was some years ago.
I have spoken with the administrator who tells me that the School has fallen considerably behind annual costs. I explained that as we allow the School to use our equipment as from the formation of the club we were provided with a hire discount which enabled us to keep subs at a modest level because we operate in an under privileged area. He was unaware of the history behind these circumstances but regrettably was unable to continue with any form of concession as this would go against School policy which is controlled centrally within a local Leicester group of schools. It is worth noting that there could be an increase in hire cost on an annual basis.
So we have to consider the impact on the club as far as we can and how best to deal with it.
Practice sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays will rise in total from £46 (£23 for each session) to £70, We will continue to use the main hall on Wednesdays for 11 matches, again the cost will increase from £23 to £35. At £23 we failed to cover hire cost even though players contributed for away matches. When the halls are in use for three sessions weekly the cost will be £105 an
increase of £36. It also has to be taken into account that Summer produces much lower attendances.
Ignoring match evenings, on a normal session we would need an attendance of 12 players just to break even. It is only in the latter winter and Spring sessions that this would be achieved.
I make no apology for the length of this topic, I do hope all is clear.
– 6 Equipment
No change. We have adequate tables in good condition. It just remains to have sufficient balls and undamaged nets.
– 7 T shirts
It would be good for members and the image of the club to provide everyone with new shirts. I will continue to search for funding, the difficulty being funders will not provide “kit” for individuals.
– 8 Membership.
As in the last report number increases are disappointing.
Juniors
Probably creeping up towards 30 with only half visiting regularly.
- 8 cont.
Adults
Much the same as with the juniors, however those that we have acquired are experienced good players. As always all of our adults take part in league activities.
– 9 Competitive reports
Adults
Ken can you Add your report
Juniors
The final session of The Junior League has already been reported – so nothing to add. No presentations were made at the League presentation recently. This will take place during the first LJDL session in October. The only junior awards made so far at the League presentation were to Kalan and Kai as follows………..
Promotion from div2 to div1
Kalan was awarded young player of the year.
They both won The Elbow Tankard handicap tournament. LJDL winners for a previous season (delayed because of covid)
10a/b
Coaching
Phil comes either Mondays or Tuesdays, John Grist is still unavailable, Ken is trying to make contact. Unfortunately I( John G) can no longer coach or play because of progressive arthritis – so sorry folks, age has taken over at last. It is now vital that we find an active junior leader. Adrian and Chandra have shown interest. Again Mick thanks for helping.- Discussion.
- 11 Social media
Ken-Probably little to be added, however best contact John.
WINSTANLEY WIZARDS TABLE TENNIS CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2023 Income Expenditure Subs 31425 Nets11$ 63.00 TtE Course Grant {L & DrrL) Website Hosting Fees 70.00 2 StorJJe Cases so.00 T.T.E. Affilration 65.00 Final payment cAd wthitè 12.89 Teawn Registration Fees 510.00 Gratuity Webstte Builder 364.25 820.89 Brought Forward 1750.74 CarrIj Fwd 1294.10 2114.99 2114.99 Prepared by John Greening Hon. Treasurer 7th June 2023 The above Income 2nd Expendtiure Statement examined by me and found lo be a true record in aGcordanGe wth the records prwded. M. Rogers A.l.B. 20th June 2023