Present: Messrs. Brandwood, Caswell, Gooddy (Chair), Hodgert, Holt, Scowcroft, Mrs Smart & Mrs Scowcroft.

Apologies for absence: Messrs. Berry, Bertrand, Walsh & Wheeldon,

Minutes of the last meeting: These had been circulated and were agreed.

Matters Arising: Since the initial league set up a new team Farnworth SC 'C' had joined division 5. The General Secretary asked Walkden Meths to got back up into division 4 to balance the divisions. Unfortunately, since the handbook was printed, Little lever 'E' have had to withdraw due to lack of support.

Correspondence: Letters from two players had been circulated which amounted to criticism of the Committee's decision to swap two teams around in the Premier and Division 1 divisions. The Committee's difficult decision had already been outlined in a newsletter. There was no further action to take, but it was thought that the Committee's thoughts from the discussion, which ensued, should be communicated to the individuals who had taken the trouble to write in. There was also a complaint regarding the width of a room of one club. This had been measured by two members of the Committee and was found to conform to our rules. It was understood that the Match Secretary had communicated this information back so that no further action was needed. An email had also been received regarding glue. The replies from the ETTA would be forwarded to them. A number of emails had been going backwards and forwards re bat coverings and glue. These had been circulated, apart from one that had just been received. All the information would be communicated to players via the next newsletter.

General Secretary's Report: It had been hoped that the Match Secretary would have been there so that some player registrations could be cleared up. He will now try and do this via email.

Match Secretary's Report: The new Match Secretary computer programme is working very well. It is far better than the old TT manager. Outstanding matches: Prem. 2 plus one possible dispute; One 1; Two 1; Three 2; Four 1.

Treasurer's Report: I have sent invoices to all our advertisers. I have already received a cheque for one of our new advertisers. The cheque is for £20.00 because he did ask for half a page and not a full page as it is in the handbook on page 43. Every team has paid apart from one. I checked all the white forms and the sheet that was written out on the day the teams came to pay. I would like to suggest we contribute to the travelling costs for our Tournament Secretary. He has to travel 80 miles there and back X 5 for the individuals. This was agreed. He would be asked to provide details. This year we paid £1171.44 to the ETTA. Included in that is £150 for insurance, which is as from this year compulsory.

Inter-league Secretary's Reports: The league does not start until mid October. All players have their handbooks.

Tournament Secretary's Report: Since he was at present involved in play himself, his report will have to be deferred until next time.

Date and venue of next meeting: 8pm on 5th December 2008 at Heaton CC.

AOB: Some information regarding a possible dispute between two Premier teams referred to under the Match Secretary's Report was communicated to the meeting. A player had lost his job and was unable to play. A lower team was playing at the same venue and a player had offered to make up the team but had been refused. The Committee were unable to establish what rule had been contravened and decided that the points should be awarded to the team who were originally a player short. The other team may appeal this decision, but in doing so must establish exactly what rule (s) in the handbook they consider the other team had breached.