· David Norman (Croydon) has been appointed the County RA's Recruitment & Retention Officer. He has long association with the County RA having served as Secretary and then as Divisional EC Member for many years.

· Roy Elliott (Redhill) passed away on 8 November. May he rest in peace.

· The FA "Advice on the Application of the Laws of the Game" booklet has been supplied by the County FA for all members who passed their exam over 5 years ago. Society Delegates took delivery at their recent meeting and they will distribute at their Societies. A big "Thank you" to the SCFA for providing these. Please ensure that, if you fall in this bracket of service, you pick one up at your next Society meeting.

· Updated Income Tax guidelines have been sent to Society Secretaries. Please ensure this information is obtained from them so that your Tax Return can be completed correctly.

· The RA is selling some items of supplies via the internet on a trial basis.

· Please note the dates for the next few ISTs: 7 February 2001 will be for promotion candidates of both classes though others will be welcome.
24 May 2001 - topic under discussion & venue to be confirmed.
9 September 2001 - for under 18s and new referees at Tolworth Court.

· County RA Quiz due to be hosted by Redhill on 30 November was cancelled as only 4 teams were to take part. This puts the future of the competition in serious doubt.

· County Long Service Awards have been approved for Fred Cook (Dorking) and Geoff Comley and Vic Rolland (Guildford).

· County RA inter-Society 5-a-side competition is on Sunday,7 Janurary 2001 at Woking Leisure Centre (k/o 3.00pm)

· Do you want to go for promotion in Season 2001/02 and are not on the current scheme? If so, apply to County Office for a form "R5". Complete it and send it in. It only costs you a 'phone call and a 27p stamp!!

Kind regards,
David Crick