Present: David Banner (chairman), David Peters, Saqib Ahmed, Zamir Khan,
Rahul Punj, Simon Gooch, Mike Burge

Apologies: Matthew Stevenson, Murray Scott

Matters Arising From Previous Minutes

• TVL ground and pitch markings: we have not yet received our annual marks from the TVL.
• TVL AGM report: David Banner has not yet published his report.
• Framed photographs: Matthew Stevenson has put up the old photographs in the clubhouse; they are just held on traditional picture hooks at the moment, but they may be fixed more securely at a later date.
• Sir Ali memorabilia for the club web page: there has been no progress on this.

Cricket Report

• Overseas players: there have been ongoing discussions with Nouman Habib and Adnan Khan about them returning to the club in 2003; the main hurdle to be overcome at the moment is accommodation.
• Sunday 1st XI captaincy: it was agreed that Rahul Punj, Tony Hewston and Zamir Khan would share this role.

Fixtures Report

• Fixtures: these are now completed, with the exception of one Sunday 1st XI fixture and, ideally, at least one more midweek fixture.
• Booklets: it was agreed that we will not produce fixture booklets this season, partly because of the prohibitive cost and time to produce them, and partly because the club web page is now the most appropriate place to publish fixtures, for players, life members, vice presidents and opposition fixture secretaries alike.

Treasurer’s Report

• Current balance: approximately £1750.

Social Report

• CPSA Spring Ball: Mike Burge reported that this will take place on Saturday, 26th April, tickets £30 per head.
• Irish Night: this will take place on Saturday, 15th March.

Ground Report

• New sightscreens: two new ones have been ordered from 3-D Cricket, and will be delivered in April.
• Old sightscreen: Zamir Khan will give the club a quotation for repair work re the insurance claim.
• Picket fence: this has been completed, with the exception of two gates and treating the wood.
• Practice facility: renovating this in time for the new season is now the top priority task.
• Covers: Zamir Khan said that the Black & Decker option was now a non starter due to the tough economic climate.

Any Other Business

• Paintings: David Banner said that there is a possibility that Satish Sharma’s wife, who is an artist, may paint a landscape of the Chalfont Park ground.
• Next meeting: this will take place on Wednesday, 5th March, 8.00pm, in the clubhouse.