Committee

The Club is managed by a Committee which meets every month (Except August) on the second Monday of the month. The membership structure for the Committee is set out in Paras 6 and 7 of the Club Constitution as set out below:

6.  Officers

6.1 The officers of the Club shall be :-

• Membership Secretary
• Honorary Treasurer
• Honorary Secretary

6.2 These officers shall hold office for a calendar year, being elected following the Club Annual General Meeting.    (See paragraph 9.5).

• All officers shall retire annually but shall be eligible for re-appointment.

6.3 Any vacancy occurring may be filled by a member of the Committee.

7.  Executive Committee

7.1 The management of the Club shall be vested in the Executive Committee hereinafter called the Committee.

7.2 The Committee shall act for the members. Liabilities incurred shall fall upon the membership (provided they act in accordance with the constitution, in honesty and good faith).

7.3 The Committee shall comprise eight elected members, plus:-

• Membership Secretary   )
• Honorary Treasurer        }    see para. 6.1
• Honorary Secretary        )

Also, at the discretion of the Committee, a maximum of three co-opted members. These shall be co-opted following the annual election of the Committee and who shall retire at the Annual General Meeting following such co-option.

7.4 Two elected members of the Committee shall retire at the Annual General Meeting each year, and not be eligible for re-election for the following year subject to a viable new Committee being formed.

7.5 The Committee shall hold not less than six meetings per annum; meetings shall normally be held monthly on the second Monday.

7.6 Five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum and the Chair of each meeting shall have a casting vote.

7.7 Every question at a meeting of the Committee shall be determined by a majority of the vote of the members present and every voting member having one vote. In the event of an equality of votes the Chair of the meeting shall have a casting vote.

7.8 The Committee may appoint from members of the Club such Sub-Committees as it may deem necessary and may refer or depute to them such of the powers or duties of the Committee as the Committee may determine. Such Sub-Committees shall report their proceedings to the Committee and shall conduct their business in accordance with the directions of the Committee. Such Sub-Committees may be reconstituted annually.

7.9 The interpretation of the Club constitution shall be vested in the Committee, who shall decide all questions relating to the Club, save those specified in or involving an amendment to the constitution.  (See paragraph 14)

7.10 The Committee shall be responsible for considering any application for membership and shall decide if this membership should be accepted. This decision shall be in accordance with a non-discriminatory policy specified in paragraph 4.3.

7.11 The Committee shall be empowered to make Bye-laws fixing the subscription rate for all temporary members who’s subscription is not covered by the provisions of paragraph 5 above.

Current members of the Club Committee are:

Position:	Officer:
Club Officers:
Hon. Secretary	Amanda Dennison
The Hon. Secretary is the principal administrator for the Club. This is a pivotal role in which the secretary carries out or delegates all of the administrative duties that enables the club and its members to function effectively. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Being the first point of contact for all enquiries • Organising the Annual General and other meetings • Taking and distributing minutes of meetings • Maintaining the Club Constitution • Liaising with members, other post holders and external agencies
Hon. Treasurer	David Heppenstall
The treasurer is ultimately responsible for insuring that the finances of the club are organised and managed effectively through specific and separate club bank account(s). Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Managing all income and expenditure, including banking arrangements • Managing legal requirements such as taxation and organisational status • Reports regularly to the committee/chairperson on the club’s financial status • Prepares /presents a full set of financial year end report to the AGM • Financial planning, budgeting and monitoring throughout the year
Membership Secretary	Hayley Newton
The role of the Membership Secretary is to manage all aspects of membership including administration, liaison with members, and collection of subscriptions Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Collect and acknowledge all membership subscriptions. • Keep records of paid up members. • Liaise with the Hon. Treasurer on financial aspects. • Liaise with coaches and team captains to ensure players are paid up members. • Ensure regular communication with paid up members. • Help recruit new members and chase up lapsing members
Committee (Elected):
Chairperson	Cliffy Banfield
The role of the Chairperson is to oversee the business of the meeting and to keep order among members. The Chairperson has overall control, giving direction, keeping focus and giving structure. His/her ultimate responsibility is to take decisions on behalf of the committee (particularly in the period between meetings) following consultation with its members. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Chair committee meetings and Annual General Meeting • Ensure appropriate documents, including minutes are available for committee members • Ensure that committee members are aware of their roles and responsibilities • Act as the ambassador and/or spokesperson for the organisation • May be called upon to act as mediator
Vice Chair	John Harrison
To deputise for the Chairperson from time to time as required
Personnel, Health and Safety	John Harrison
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To act as liaison between staff and club and committee members. To ensure compliance with employment and Health & Safety statutory requirements and train staff in these areas as required.
Information Technology	Jerry Thomas
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To advise on all aspects of the Clubs deployment of IT including the Club website, booking system, information storage and distribution and point of sale systems. To procure cost savings wherever possible through the use of appropriate IT tools and resources.
Social Secretary	Amanda Mann
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To organise a calendar of social and fund raising events throughout the year. To encourage and assist othe Club members wish to organise events.
Squash Representative	Siobhan Garland
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To represent the interests of Club squash and racketball players and to organise a programme of competitions on their behalf throughout the year. Support and assistance to coaches and team captains. Assistance in maintaining and advancing the Club's Clubmark status.
Tennis Representative	Mike Prosser
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To represent the interests of Club tennis players and to organise a programme of competitions on their behalf throughout the year. Support and assistance to coaches and team captains. Assistance in maintaining and advancing the Club's Clubmark status.
Roadrunners Representative	Terrye Marshall
Main Duties and Responsibilities: To represent the interests of Falmouth Roadrunners within the Club.
Team Captains:
Falmouth 1 Squash	Rory Brickell
Falmouth 2 Squash	Siobhan Garland
Falmouth 3 Squash	Paul Beevers

If you have a any issues you would like to address to specific members of the Committee please use the contact form below.