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VENUE: Frontline Church
DATE: 12/04/10

OPENING PRAYER: Alan Culley (AC Mitchell)

21 Teams out of 31 were present.

APOLOGIES:
St Bridgets, AOB, West Derby Warriors, PH Celtic, ELIM, Atlantic

ABSENT:
Meols, Skem Town, Anfield, Sefton

Ronnie was not present, he thought he had let Dan know that he was not available. Meeting run by Dan Pennington (Fixture Secretary)

FIXTURES:
Dan said thanks for all those who had let him know about possible changes and where games could be slotted in. No fixture concerns apart from a possible double header for Norris Green v Meols, and The Way were waiting on confirmation about a change of date.

Dan mentioned the cup final arrangements and also explained that a few league games would go ahead on the Akeju cup final date due to fixture congestion but suggested an early KO so teams could get to the Cup final after their game to support the finalists and the competition. See below for Cup final details.

The Double Header structure was brought up as Mill Lane had played 2 DH's recently. Concern was expressed that the "normal" format was not followed and a different format was used in 2 games. Adrian from Mill Lane explained that the formats had been agreed on the day with both teams.

Dan explained that it would be best to vote in a format to be added into the constitution for next season. This can be done at the AGM.

AKEJU CUP:
Cup Final Date = 24/04/10
Venue = Liverpool County FA Headquartes. Walton Hall Park, Walton Hall Avenue. L9 4XP

CLAIRE HOUSE SHIELD:
Shield final date = 04/05/10
Venue = Riversdale Police Club, Aigburth

At the meeting, details were TBC but they have been confirmed as above.

CLAIRE HOUSE CONTRIBUTION:
Dan explained that Ronnie had spoken to Claire House and a cheque would be presented to them at the final.

CUPS/MEDALS:
Those teams involved in Cup finals need to send a list of 16 players to Ronnie ASAP so he can pass them on to the engravers. When the league positions have been decided the 1st and 2nd placed teams will need to do the same. Additional medals are available at a cost of £5 per person.

Cups must be returned to Ronnie ASAP so they can be ready for the Cup finals.

REFEREES:
John Burton not present but had explained to Dan that there were no real issues but 3 new refs and numbers given out. Details sent via email 13/04/10 by Dan

PRESENTATION / 5 A SIDE COMP:
Date: 12/06/10
Venue: Playfootball.net Crosby (Civil Service Pitches)

We need to confirm numbers ASAP so we know the format and all interested teams need to pay ASAP. Please pay at the meeting, bring money to the Cup final, or send in the post to Dan or Ronnie. Please let Dan know via email ASAP if you will be entering 1 or 2 teams.

Closing date for entry is 30/04/10

AOB:
FA Emergency First Aid Courses - Tony from Bootle mentioned he went on the course, thought it was OK but was more emergency aid than football related injuries.

St Peters
The question was asked to clarify the St Peters issue. Dan explained that the had been asked to leave the MCL and the decision was taken by the committee after talking to all clubs in the 3rd division. Dan also explained that warnings had been given to 2 other teams about behaviour and conduct and the MCL will not tolerate bad behaviour. Dan explained that we want to grow the league but at the same time we need to stick to our beliefs and ensure that we are playing football in the right spirit.

Finally, Dan expressed that the current committee is looking for additional members for next season. If anyone is interest in a role, or would like to talk to us about joining the committee, please contact either Dan or Ron. We would like 2 additional members.

CLOSING PRAYER: Alan

End of Meeting: 20:18