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From: Andy Hughes <dunns@compuserve.com>
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Hi everyone
With such a lively Britdisc at the moment, I'm almost reluctant to throw
another chunk of text at you all, but feel it needs to be done!
First by way of explanation for what's about to follow . . .
The British Flying Disc Federation (BFDF) was formed in June '96 with the
intention of providing a focus for the development of all disc sports in
the UK. It works in tandem, and with the co-operation of, the BUF and BDGA,
who quite correctly concentrate on the development of their own branch of
disc sports.
The group meet regularly (typically every couple of months) for a progress
meeting and in between those meetings are responsible for moving agreed
projects forward.
So it occurred to us that while we are holding regular meetings and getting
on with doing what we can to develop various projects (which you can read
more of in the minutes that follow) a wider audience should get to find
out what we're doing and have the opportunity to participate in the
discussions.
Posting the minutes of the meetings here is one way of finding that wider
audience.
I'm sure the gentle readers of Britdisc will let us know if they feel
posting stuff like this is in some way inappropriate, but equally if there
are things in here that spark something - well great, because we'd love to
hear from you - good or bad, as long as it's constructive.
Most of the BFDF executive subscribe to Britdisc so you could post it here,
or if it's something you don't want to take up in a public forum (you're
shy!?) you can contact me direct on andy@dunns.co.uk. Or indeed speak to
Sam, Del or Scott at some tournie or other.
So I know it must be like joining a soap somewhere in the middle of its ten
year run (and it certainly won't be half as dramatic as John Archer going
under that tractor) but here you are if you want to read them . . .
Andy Hughes
Secretary BFDF
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Agenda of
BFDF Meeting
12 March, 1998
Present:
Andy Hughes - Secretary BFDF
Mark Jefferson - Development Officer BFDF
Dave 'Sam' Neilson - Director BFDF
Ian 'Scott' Scotland - Director BUF
Apologies:
Jo Pears - Administrator BFDF
Derek Robins - Director BDGA
* * * * * * *
Matters Arising
DN has now clearly defined and agreed MJ's development officer role
Coaching Scheme latest
After a period of setbacks with sports bodies concerned, Simon Moore now
seems to be very confident of progress with the coaching scheme and hopes
to have more detailed information about the Ultimate specific modules
available by Leicester Tournament at the end of March.
SM keen that disc sports need to find suitable coaches quickly to begin
their work, and that those people who've already begun to collect the
relevant general modules required are likely to qualify quickly as a level
two coach. DN to find out more detail of what changes have been made to the
scheme as previously presented.
DN to speak with David Grayson as Coaching Development Officer to discuss
his plans, and find a way ASAP of making background information about the
coaching scheme available to all from the BFDF web site. Kevin Lowe is also
to be kept informed as the coaching and schools projects will be so closely
related.
Financial Update
Following on from the last meeting covering the rather sad state of the
BFDF finances, DN has more clearly defined the more pressing issues
requiring the attention of the treasurer.
Goals now agreed with Steve Kennedy (Kenny) are:
bring the BFDF accounts up to date particularly in respect of
subscription funds from BUF and BDGA
ensure all other monies collected from individuals on behalf of the
BFDF are accurately documented and moved to the BFDF
account
begin work on details of transactions leading to a presentation of
annual financial report/summary at the AGM
Prepare renewal/reminder letter to ensure prompt payment of
memberships from both individuals and organisations
Initiate and prepare a discussion paper for the BFDF board to
consider finding other sources of funds
DN to follow up initial discussions with SK and ensure goals are met.
Leaflets
Printed leaflets for inclusion in discs now delivered. JP & AH to speak
with disc manufacturers and report back next meeting.
DN to work with DR & IS to organise a BFDF approved discs leaflet for
inclusion in the response pack
AOB
Handbook
Since last meeting AH sent letter and his opinions of draft copy to Leo
James to try encourage some action and urgency to get the handbook into
production. No response to date - AH to chase.
Circulation of minutes
In order to create more awareness of the endeavours of the BFDF amongst the
player base they represent, the board agreed that AH was to post minutes of
these meetings to Britdisc in future to encourage debate and participation
in BFDF affairs.
Development issues
>From the discussion with DN about the role of the development officer MJ
now proposed the formation of a working party to work specifically on two
identified aspects:
(i) growth in the player base nationally
(ii) raising the general awareness of disc sport
The working party would act as a focus for activity incorporating,
co-ordinating and initiating elements of BFDF activity such as youth
development and coaching schemes with the additional impetus of a '2000:
Year of the Disc' campaign.
He proposed for consideration the following list of areas of activity and
involvement, which develop the existing aims of the BFDF and would form the
focus for the group's attention:
Fund Raising (including merchandising and sponsorship)
Publicity (including targeted mailings, stunts, activities,
leaflets)
Schools Project (packs, teams project, coaching, local authority
involvement, demo programme
Coaching Scheme (BFDF youth development positions using
accredited coaches)
External Relations
The ideas were enthusiastically received, though with reservations
expressed by AH about the organisation's ability to deliver all of such an
ambitious package. The proposals were to be worked up and refined by the
group prior to the next meeting. MJ was asked to sound out potential
members of the working party.
Minutes prepared by Andy Hughes - Secretary BFDF
circulated: 23 March 1998