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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND FEDERATION OF CLUBS Club ReviewVOLUME 26 - Issue 1, 2013 Federation Update Minutes of the executive meeting Held in the H&W Welders FSC, Belfast, on Saturday 8th December 2012 The Chairman opened the The Chairman clarified the thought it appropriate to further become available as Sky TV meeting, following which he position related to an issue endorse his appointment as wish to increase those signing- invited the Secretary to read raised at the previous executive a fourth Federation officer. up. However it is very much a the minutes of the November meeting. Joe Patterson Following some discussion, case of wait and see at this stage. meeting. The minutes were interceded to rightfully suggest and an important input by Joe The PRO has been engaged subsequently proposed and that further meetings be Patterson on the subject, the with Sky Ireland’s Adrian seconded by Tommy McMinn arranged in a more private matter was confirmed following Fitzgerald who has promised and Gerry Gallagher as a true sitting. Although the facility a proposal by North West to be in contact following record. provided was very much representative Gerry Gallagher his meetings with senior Sky appreciated it was nevertheless and carried by the committee. officials at head office. Correspondence relating to an inappropriate setting in I wish to confirm the expertise The Treasurer provided small business relief for a which to discuss confidential provided by the PRO through a financial report which member club was discussed. matters. his personal commitment, confirmed our current financial and that of his business, in position. Following discussion, The Chairman, with an input A discussion took place to servicing the administrative the report was proposed and by the PRO, provided an update clarify any ambiguity related needs of the Federation since seconded as a true record by on business and meetings which to the PRO’s position as a inception, to the present day, as County Armagh representative, took place in the preceding Federation Officer. Although being invaluable. It should be Phillip Mallon, and Belfast month. this had been carried some time remembered that included in representative, Tom McMinn. ago, the executive committee the services he provides, he was instrumental in setting up the It was suggested that contact successful helpline facility and be established with the Labour the Federation website, which is Relations Agency to arrange now so extensively used. seminars for the Federation Executive Committee to update The Chairman raised the rates us on current and pending issue related to a member club. employment legislation. Correspondence forwarded to the rating authority was read to With the Federation AGM members. Details of a meeting approaching in March 2013, with Brian McClure of the it was suggested that when rating authority, attended by membership renewals are being the Chairman, John Davidson distributed, anyone wishing and Federation officers, was to raise an issue at the AGM provided. should do so formally in writing to the Secretary at least three Members may be aware of new weeks prior to the meeting licensing legislation which is in order for the matter to be unlikely to affect clubs. The included on the agenda. said legislation relates to such things as 24 hour closure which As there was no further business essentially relates to where the meeting was closed with anti-social behaviour is, or is thanks being extended to the anticipated to be, a problem. management of H&W Welders FSC for hosting the meeting Sky TV was discussed with and for inviting members to success related to a club enjoy Christmas dinner. receiving a substantially reduced monthly fee. It is possible that Bob McGlone more competitive rates will Secretary 2 Club Review Issue 1 2013 nifederationofclubs.com 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] Minutes of the executive meeting Held in the West Belfast HPS, Belfast, on Saturday 12th January 2013 The Chairman, John Davidson, The Secretary, Bob McGlone, procedures. into line with the UK. This opened the January meeting continued to cover The matter of a club seeking was mindful of a recent query following which he invited the correspondence which included advice on advertising their about jackpot machines, which Secretary to read the minutes enquiries from a number of activities was covered in detail in the UK benefit from higher of the previous meeting in clubs in respect of internal with information having been payouts. Under Northern Harland & Wolff Welders procedural matters. One provided to the club official. Ireland legislation, the jackpots FSC on 8th December 2012. such issue was covered when are somewhat lower so it is The minutes were proposed the Chairman interceded to A lengthy discussion took important we clarify if this and seconded by Gerry and explain the history attached. place on PPL licensing to be will come into line with UK Raymond Connor as a true It is appreciated that those introduced from April 2013. It legislation. Although they record. reading these minutes will was agreed that we explore this say Northern Ireland is being not be aware of the club in matter further to clarify what is brought into line with the UK Joe Patterson asked if question, but it is a matter considered to be public, against it seems this really means that the labour relations issue which could affect a number of a background of not-for-profit some, but not all of the UK mentioned in the previous clubs. Members will appreciate organisations which are not legislation, will apply here. minutes would be discussed that we have to be discreet public but private. later to which the Chairman and treat matters such as this The complex matter of trustees confirmed that it would be as being confidential while at Continuing, the Chairman was next on the agenda included in today’s meeting. the same time highlighting the tabled the gaming legislation with the Chairman opening dangers of not following proper in respect of it being brought continued on p4 ǯ ǣ Ȉ Ȉ Ȉ ȈȀ ȈȀ Ͷ ǡǡǡ͵Ͷ ϐ ǣͲʹͺͻͲͺͶͷͺͶͷ ǡǦǣͲʹͳͷ͵͵͵ͷ ǣ̷Ǥ ǦǣǤǤ nifederationofclubs.com Issue 1 2013 Club Review 3 Federation Update the debate to the executive committee. It is evident that varying opinions and perceptions exist as to their status against a background that they are appointed at the behest of a club’s management committee, yet being viewed to some extent as being all powerful. Federation Treasurer, David Larmour, suggested we seek advice from the Federation’s legal team. Solar panels were discussed in some detail as we have received a response from The Executive Committee pictured with Hugh Stockman and Lisa Woodside of West Belfast HPS. our legal representative in regard to the contract details The PRO provided information subsequently passed as a true holiday from that date. His provided by ‘HIS’ Systems. on Sky TV in that their record and proposed as such by presence is important due to The Chairman read out representative Ciaran Devine Philip Mallon and seconded by his expertise in labour relations the detail of the solicitors has left the company with Joe Patterson. issues. detailed advice. Again, this a new appointment to be touched on the involvement announced shortly, however, It was confirmed that the This concluded the meeting of trustees, so it is evident some issues with members Labour Relations Agency following which the Chairman that with this coming up so have been efficiently settled will be arranging a series of thanked Hugh Stockman of often we need to fully address satisfactorily by the company. workshops for the Federation West Belfast HPS for hosting all aspects of the position of in order to update us on the meeting and for the trustees in the interests of all Continuing, the PRO provided current legislation. hospitality provided. clubs, particularly those we details of a development with are currently engaged with. Stenaline and their desire Joe Patterson will of course Bob McGlone County Armagh delegate, to form an association with be involved. Between now Secretary the registered club sector, and 8th February would be Northern Ireland Philip Mallon, interceded to to include, together with desirable as Joe will be on Federation of Clubs provide details of a company other benefits, a link on he has been in discussion with the Federation website. It on this matter which, in his is anticipated details will case, has highlighted a saving of be rolled out shortly with a N.I.F.C. HELPLINES 40%. It would seem they may complete overview by the time O7889 800329 be associated with ‘HIS’ so we of the Federation AGM in 07889 800331 will seek further clarification March. 07889 681714 at a meeting, being arranged 07889 800325 by the Chairman, with the A financial report was provided E-mail: [email protected] company in the coming week. by the Treasurer which was 4 Club Review Issue 1 2013 nifederationofclubs.com Federation Dinner & Dance Annual Dinner & Dance with ‘Mike Dennett & Chic” King’s Hall, Belfast, 20th April The 2013 Dinner and Dance to club secretaries, which will will see a return visit by the include an initial allocation of fabulous Contrast Showband four tickets. featuring the outstanding Janine Withers. Thankfully, through the assistance of our suppliers, Past appearances by this we are again pleased to have popular band have been a retained ticket prices at only resounding success and we are £25 which represents excellent quite sure that this year will be value when one considers no different. the meal and standard of entertainment provided.