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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND FEDERATION OF CLUBS Club ReviewVOLUME 30 - Issue 8, 2017 AWARDS WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT. Federation Update Minutes of the Executive Meeting Hosted by Harland & Wolff Welders FSC on Wednesday 8th November 2017 The Federation Chairman, A finance issue related by Thanks was expressed to H&W Harry Beckinsale John Davidson, opened a club was discussed in Welders FSC, for hosting the Secretary the meeting by inviting the respect to how matters of November meeting, and for the Northern Ireland Secretary to read the minutes this kind should be treated. hospitality which followed. Federation of Clubs of the previous meeting. The Joe Patterson quite rightly said minutes were passed as a highlighted the importance true record by Tommy McMinn of the Federation observing and Gerry Gallagher. discretion in respect to the Notice for opening hours on advice we provide. The Secretary read a report on New Year’s Eve Federation activity since the A submission by a former club October meeting. The various official, related to the club Club Secretary’s should note that ‘Special provision is items referred to in the report of which he was formerly an made in the Clubs Legislation, which provides for a were elaborated upon by the official was discussed, with late extension to be granted on New Year’s Eve when Chairman, Secretary and input by the Chairman and it falls on a Sunday’. BUSHMILLS RED BUSH™ is a new blend Treasurer. Assistant Secretary, Gerry of triple-distilled single malt and Irish Gallagher. It was subsequently Opening hours for New Year’s agreed that, as in all cases grain whiskey, matured exclusively Eve was a query received via of this kind, we can only in bourbon casks for delicate and the helpline. The Chairman advise the club management exceptionally smooth taste. confirmed that this is provided committee, and not individual for under the 1996 Clubs club members. Order. The Chairman has also referenced this with Francis We are delighted to have Connolly, a DHSS department been invited to hold the official. Federation’s December meeting at the offices of HR (human resources) is Diageo on 6th December 2017, one of the most contentious at their Queen Street office in areas for club officials. Belfast. RED & WHITE Subsequently, the Secretary has been in discussions with At this point the Treasurer, David McGrath of the Labour David Larmour, provided a Relations Agency. David financial report, which was has kindly agreed to provide subsequently passed as a true informative editorial to better record by Brian McCartney inform our members on HR and Jim McCaul. issues, which are now arising on a regular basis. 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PLEASE DRINK BUSHMILLS RESPONSIBLY. 3nifederationofclubs.com Club Review Issue 8 2016 Issuenifederationofclubs.com 8 2017 Club Review 3 Club Review is published by Media Marketing, Unit B7, Portview Trade Centre, Belfast BT4 1HE - Tel: 028 9045 9864 • Fax: 028 9045 9034 • Email: [email protected] Federation Update Your Federation - as busy as ever Despite this unfortunate We are now receiving numerous We continue to focus on a situation, the Federation queries on labour relations further dimension of rating achieved securing a preferential issues, most of which are related to registered sports tariff for Sky Television, related to what appears to be clubs, which we are hopeful of specifically for clubs which have over complicated employment achieving. With meetings being a sports and leisure registration. legislation. While it is important arranged, it is hoped to obtain that employees rights are more clarity on the areas within The said tariff was the protected, it is perceived that a club which may qualify for culmination of three years of the balance of rights may well inclusion in the rating relief. We negotiations, which involved have moved too far, allowing hope to have a positive message John Davidson, Chairman, travelling to Sky HQ in London, for the abuse of otherwise good to convey to members by the N.I. Federation of Clubs discussing the issue at the employment legislation. time of the Federation AGM in As in previous years, Federation CORCA meeting in London March 2018. Executive Committee activity and exploratory meetings with Like the Legislative continued throughout 2017, the rating agency in Belfast. Assembly, the consultation As in past years, the support with optimism that the Clubs on entertainment licensing, of our associated suppliers is Order and Accounts regulations This new tariff is now providing established by the then Minister, paramount, and it is important would at last see the anticipated a tremendous benefit for our Mark Durkan, remains in that management committees, amendments to Clubs legislation member clubs with substantial limbo, despite everyone on the where and when possible, being passed into law. outdoor and indoor sports and panel, including myself and engage with those companies leisure facilities. Previously, the the Federation Secretary, Harry in recognition of their support However, as everyone is aware, Sky TV tariff would have been Beckinsale, agreeing the changes of the sector. I wish to take the Legislative Assembly based on the rating NAV of the to be implemented. this opportunity to thank remains in limbo. entire site. continued on page 6 4 Club Review Issue 8 2017 nifederationofclubs.com Club News Federation Update all our suppliers, be assured information to our member your assistance is of immense clubs and their respective importance. members. Auto Enrolment Pension Employment relations In summing up, I take this Special thanks is extended - April 2018 Changes opportunity to thank fellow to Media Marketing, for the advice and assistance officers and members of the range of administrative services Executive Committee for and facilities placed at the All Clubs with eligible will increase. The Club will • Unsure about what holiday Labour Relations their continued commitment Federation’s disposal; Federation employees should now contribute 2%, up from 1% pay your employees are Agency can help. throughout the year in servicing solicitor, Maura McKay of have enrolled into the Auto currently, and the employee entitled to? their areas of responsibility. Shean, Dickson, Merrick; and They can assist Enrolment Pension scheme. will contribute 3%, up from • Confused as to minimum In particular, I pay tribute to Federation accountant, Lawrence you to prepare From 6th April 2018, the 1%. Further changes will occur rates of pay? Federation Secretary, Harry Shearer of O’Hara Shearer. contributions from the from 6th April 2019. or review and Beckinsale, and Treasurer, These associations are essential employer and the employee • Concerned about how to update your Davy Larmour, both of whom I if we are to achieve our goals. deal with a grievance from employment engage with on a daily basis. Of Together, member clubs can feel Date Employer Employee Total an employee? documentation course, I am mindful of our late reassured that, as in previous Minimum Minimum Minimum to ensure that • Unclear as to what rights Secretary Bob McGlone, who I years, we will continue in the Contribution it complies with part-time or casual workers am certain would be delighted search for improved conditions legislation and Up to 5 April 2018 1% 1% 2% have? upon learning of our ongoing for our sector members. good practice. successes and continued 6th April 2018 to 2% 3% 5% • Faced with having to commitment to the club sector. In conclusion, we wish club 5 April 2019 discipline one of your Types of management committees and 6 April 2019 3% 5% 8% employees? document In addition, it is important to their respective members, onwards include: register our gratitude to the compliments of the season and • Experiencing problems companies who have supported very best wishes for a peaceful dealing with staff who Written us year on year, to include and prosperous New Year. phone in sick regularly? Statement of their support of Club Review, Main Terms & so important for conveying John Davidson Don’t Despair Conditions of Help is only a phone call away. 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