Minutes of meeting which took place on the 12th January 2000
at the Sutton Utd F.C. ground with 22 members present   

Prior to the meeting, Peter Watson informed all the members present that John Bennett a fellow Training Officer had recently past away.  A minute's silence was held.                                                                                                                     

Apologies for absence.
These were duly recorded as having been made/received from:
Roger Pink, Chris Burton, Richard Woods and Peter Moore.

Minutes of previous meeting.
The details of which had been published within the current issue of the Society Magazine were accepted by members present, without comment and duly signed by the Chairman.

Matters arising.   None.

Hon. Secretary - Report/correspondence.
Unfortunately we were unable to produce a five-aside team to represent Sutton Referees; Brian Fish has been informed.

                                                                                                       
Surrey County Referees Association,  to scrap the annual Affiliation Fee for those under 16 years and those over 65 years.
Two years ago Dorset successfully gained the agreement of the FA to dispense with the annual re-registration fee of £7.00 to those under 16 and those over 65.  This agreement is minuted by the FA. Last season Middlesex FA agreed to follow Dorset's lead.  Both the County FA and this Association wish to retain referees.  This is one way of doing so.
We need to retain those over 65 to act as mentors, assessors and give younger referees support.  The under 16s have little money and we need to invest for the future which has got to be in the best interests of the clubs.
Consideration is given to increasing the referees Attendance Allowance at Disciplinary Hearings to either £10.00 plus mileage at the current SCFA rate; or a set fee of £15.00
Some 17 years ago the going rate was £2.50 to cover the cost of a 'quick snack'.  Three years ago this was raised to £3.50. Unfortunately £3.50 does not cover the price of a "Big Mack" meal and drink equivalent.  Middlesex FA has just raised its sum to £10.00 and Bedfordshire is in the process of doing so.

Surrey County Football Association is looking for advertisers for the County Directory and for the County Cup Final Programmes via the office of the Press & Publicity Officer, Richard Goold.

Directory advertising is £75 plus VAT per half page and £130 plus VAT per whole page.
Programme advertising for all 12 Finals is £60 plus VAT per half page and £100 plus VAT per whole page.  It is worth noting that programmes are given to all adults inclusive of admission and so coverage is extremely extensive.  Richard can be contacted on 0208 641 7350 or 07050 315 052 for more details.

Beecholme Colts FC, a Youth Football Club registered with the Surrey County FA; are holding an Elite Football Tournament which will be held on the 10th and 11th June 2000. Some of the best teams in Surrey will be competing, ages are from under 8 and under 11.
Referees are needed for both days.  The tournament will be held at Tattenham Recreation Ground in Banstead.  It will start at 9.00 am and finish at around 5.30 PM each day.  Our intention is to pay each of the referees a fee of £25 per day.  We will provide food and drink.  We are hoping to find 8 referees per day.  If anyone is interested please contact Pat Brown on 0208 644 9527, were full details of the event will be provided.

Wimbledon Referees Society invite you to their "Millennium Race Night" on Friday 18th February 2000 at K.C.S. Old Boys Rugby F.C. Arthur Road, Motspur Park.  Tickets £5 this will include Fish & Chip Supper.  To purchase tickets contact Alan Holmes on 0181 942 5313.

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