15/7/2022 DJCA Committee Meeting Minutes
Attendees: DR, AA, VC, SK, TO, NB, JCB
No apologies - everyone present
1. Chairman's welcome and report (DR)
Last year - and ongoing - significant risk to adults from COVID, which is unlikely to go away, while waves will likely continue intermittently
Plan to implement a full schedule of events and training going forwards
Last year open events low volume - TBGS and Abbey run by TO
2. Treasurer's report (SK)
>£4k mainly in bank
Insurance costs will rise
Would be prudent to find a source of interest on bank (at TSB)
To put us in better financial position - run more events
Any Chepstow event likely to cost more than previously
3. Secondary Schools Activity (TO)
New activity in last year from Devonport and Colyton – some new contacts made elsewhere
Zonal and U13 and U18 team challenges ran at TBGS
4. Election of Officers - all stay in situ
President VC
Chair DR
Treasurer SK
Secretary JCB
Database AA
Others with wide ranging tasks:
TO, NB
Tom Thorpe if available
Additional resource - Gill Morgan
5. Planning events and Training (DR and all)
Calendar:
- Bursaries offered to entrants at British Championships in Torquay August 2022
PS if anyone is at the British Championships - should we put out some fliers?? And maybe get some sort of announcement?
- 5th TBGS Open Tournament Sun October 16 2022 by Year Group (may combine)
(organised by Tim) - Devon Championships - Teign School Sat Dec 3 2022 (maybe 4th)
U18, U15, U13, U11
- Plan to run 2 Novice events up to Y8 and try to reach some of the online who have never played over the board
At Devonport High Sat 5th November 2022 (cost c. £12/hour (per room?)) – Nick to book, DR to run/support following advice from Victor, maybe Gill could attend
In the East of county Sun 20th November 2022 (Colyton? Kingkerswell?!)
- Is there going to be a Chepstow West of England in January?
- Spring Open Tournament Sat Feb 26 2023
- Training (at previously held at Exeter Chess Club) Sun March 25 2023
6. AOB
DR has purchased DGT* clocks which he can make available
Event organisation falls on DR for DJCA events (others are organised by TO)
How to staff events?
Exeter School Contact - Dominic Touhey (spelling?)
Colyton GS has space for events - TO can pursue as there is a senior teacher in place
VC applauded DR's website for activity through difficult times
No dates agreed for any next meeting - JCB suggested a Teams call for a catchup sometime - otherwise we will rely on email as usual