EC Meeting # 3

Date: April 12, 2004

Place: Mike Bhakta’s Comfort Inn

Meeting was called to order on time with eight EC members in attendance.

Andy Khusro and Yogesh Patel did not attend.

EC had nine agenda items to cover.

1. WALKOVERS – EC was concerned about ACC’s inability to field a team twice and possible last allowed walkover for the coming week. Because of Andy’s absence the situation was unclear if ACC will field a team. EC decided to work with ACC to determine their situation.

2. SATURDAY LEAGUE – A draft of Saturday league format was presented for

review and comments. This format is similar to the WL format except for playoffs. Some minor changes were proposed regarding the grounds. Channi Bains reported that five clubs have confirmed to play in this league. These clubs are: TOG, Mustang, BCC III, Stratford and Pak Gymkhana. Port Arthur and Westside promised to get back to EC end of the month. A five member Saturday League committee consisting of Khalid, Omeir, Osama, Bobby and Channi was accepted.

3. UMPIRING – Six to seven certified umpires could be scheduled on the fixture list over and above the current help from the member clubs. Phil to review such assignments with Sanjit.

4. REGIONAL CUP – This tournament will be hosted by HCL. Particpating

teams are from Austin, Dallas, Houston, Colorado and Oklahoma. Channi to send note to Houston teams for nominations. Phil proposed that we nominate Rafey Kazi as the team captain and Tony will nominate two other members to form a selection committee. Vinod will be asked to get the Junior team together to represent Houston.

5. GROUNDS – Channi is continuing his efforts to get the permission to start work on the new CCC ground next to the MCC ground. Survey of the grounds is needed to get elevation requirements for a good drainage plan. This expected to be done by mid April. A revised Concessionaire agreement will be presented to Channi by April 20^th.

6. INSURANCE – Omeir offered to review our insurance needs and quotes. Channi to ask Park authorities to accept the old Insurance basis

7. PUBLIC RELATIONS – Tony proposed that we give Goodridge Ralwe an opportunity to work for HCL to get sponsors.

8. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – Fayyaz will continue his efforts to educate school kids about cricket.

9. COMMITTEES – Besides the SL committee other committees were named. These are: 1. Umpiring (Phil and Sanjit); 2. Fund Raising (Sanjit, Omeir & Osama); 3. Tournament (Bobby, Channi, Omeir & Kurtis)