Minute Book

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Minutes 1953-1956

27 Oct 1953-30 Oct 1956

Contains minutes of general meetings, annual general meetings, emergency meetings. 10 Nov 1953 agreement with C. S. Britton outlined. 17 Nov 1953 agreement with C. S. Britton signed. 15 Dec 1953 report on a presentation dinner to distribute awards gained by junior players. 23 Mar 1954 it was agreed to make an ex-gratia payment to St. Luke's Church if agreement was given to the Club's proposal to raise the height of the boundary wall. 6 Apr 1954 it was agreed to have a registered badge for presentation to 1st team players and a secondary one for junior players. 4 May 1954 it was agreed that C. S. Britton and the Secretary should be rewarded financially for the Club's promotion to the 1st Division. 23 Jun 1954 reports of the tours to Holland, Eire and Denmark were given. 5 Oct 1954 it was reported that the floodlighting of the practice ground was complete. 23 Nov 1954 it was agreed to make a presentation to Ernest Green in recognition of his 42 years' service on the Board. 4 Jan 1955 it was agreed to purchase a camera and projection apparatus to take films at the Club's matches. 22 Feb 1955 the F.A. had ordered warning notices to spectators to be posted up until the end of the season. 1 Mar 1955 it was agreed to go ahead with work on the new entrance and counting house. 29 Mar 1955 the minute of 4 May 1954 granting C. S. Britton a bonus was rescinded and he was granted a pension instead. 26 Apr 1955 it was reported that arrangements for the tour to Denmark were complete. Additional games were to be played in Schweinfurt, Cologne, Munich and Rotterdam. 1 Nov 1955 it was agreed to introduce a pension scheme for employees. 6 Dec 1955 a sub-committee was set up to look into the possibility of floodlighting for the ground. 7 Feb 1956 it was agreed to appoint H. R. Pickering as Acting Manager while C. S. Britton was away with players on the tour of the U.S.A. 14 Feb 1956 C. S. Britton reported the appointment of an Acting Manager meant that there had been a breach of his contract with the Club. He claimed compensation. 25 Feb 1956 it was agreed to issue a statement to the press on behalf of the Directors of the Board regarding C. S. Britton. 28 Feb 1956 E. Green resigned as Chairman and R. E. Searle was elected. A sub-committee of directors was appointed to be in charge of team selection. 6 Mar 1956 the Secretary reported that he had made arrangements for the Tour of the U.S.A. 13 Mar 1956 it was agreed to go ahead with the installation of floodlighting based on the sub-committee's recommendations. 27 Mar 1956 the Deed of Trust for the pension scheme was signed. 2 May 1956 Ian Buchan was appointed Chief Coach. 24 May 1956 it was agreed to construct a new gymnasium under the Gwladys Street stand. Minutes signed by Ernest Green, R. E. Searle, T. Nuttall. The following pasted in unless otherwise stated. 3 receipts from Companies' Registration House 3 Mar, 7 Jul & 19 Aug 1955 and Certificate of Posting attached to front flyleaf with sellotape. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 30 Oct 1953, next to minutes of 3 Nov 1953. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 16 Dec 1953, and Statement on Directors' Expenses, undated, next to minutes of 22 Dec 1953. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 15 Jan 1954, next to minutes of 19 Jan 1954. Proposition to be Submitted by the Everton Football Club at the Annual Conference of Clubs next to minutes of 23 Feb 1954. Report of the Football League, dated 22 Mar 1954, next to minutes of 23 Mar 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 24 Mar 1954, next to minutes of 29 Mar 1954. Letters giving notice of the A.G.M.s on 23 Jun 1954, 24 Jun 1955, and 28 Jun 1956 including balance sheet before minutes of the meetings, also agenda. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 28 Apr 1954, next to minutes of 4 May 1954. Celebration Bonus List for staff, 22 May 1954, next to minutes of 11 May 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 16 Jun 1954, next to minutes of 23 Jun 1954. Allocation of Charity Match Receipts, Aug 1954, next to minutes of 24 Aug 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 24 Sep 1954, next to minutes of 28 Sep 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 29 Oct 1954, next to minutes of 2 Nov 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 17 Nov 1954, next to minutes of 23 Nov 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 17 Dec 1954, next to minutes of 21 Dec 1954. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 14 Jan 1955, before minutes of 25 Jan 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 24 Feb 1955, next to minutes of 1 Mar 1955. Report of the Football League Ltd., 7 Mar 1955, before minutes of 8 Mar 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 24 Mar 1955, before minutes of 29 Mar 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 2 May 1955, next to minutes of 3 May 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 14 Jun 1955, next to minutes of 1 Jun 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 3 Aug 1955, before minutes of 9 Aug 1955. Suggested Allocation of Charity Match Receipts, Aug 1955, next to minutes of 30 Aug 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 20 Sep 1955, next to minutes of 27 Sep 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 27 Oct 1955, next to minutes of 1 Nov 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 15 Dec 1955, next to minutes of 20 Dec 1955. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 3 Feb 1956, before minutes of 7 Feb 1956. Letter to C. S. Britton, dated 23 Feb 1956, next to minutes of 15 Feb 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 16 Feb 1956, next to minutes of 24 Feb 1956. Statement of the Board of Directors regarding C. S. Britton, dated 25 Feb 1956, before minutes of 25 Feb 1956. Statement of the Board of Directors regarding C. S. Britton, dated 27 Feb 1956, and copy of C. S. Britton's letter dated 24 Feb 1956, before minutes of 28 Feb 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 8 Mar 1956, before minutes of 13 Mar 1956. Report of the Football League Ltd., 12 Mar 1956, next to minutes of 13 Mar 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 23 Mar 1956, next to minutes of 27 Mar 1956. Undated Sub-Committee's Recommendation for Next Season's Plans Affecting the Junior Teams, and proposed expenditure for the tour of the U.S.A., the latter stapled in, next to minutes of 3 Apr 1956. Letter to C. S. Britton, 2 Apr 1956, stapled in before minutes of 10 Apr 1956. List of Recommendations for Retain and Transfer Lists for Season 1956-57 next to minutes of 10 Apr 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 26 Apr 1956, next to minutes of 1 May 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 12 Jul 1956, next to minutes of 19 Jul 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 16 Aug 1956, Regulations Governing Commissionaires' Duties, undated, and Suggested Duties of Chief Coach and Administrative Officer, undated, next to minutes of 21 Aug 1956. Letter to shareholders from the Secretary, undated, before minutes of 28 Aug 1956. Suggested Allocation of Practice Match Receipts 1956 after minutes of 28 Aug 1956. Memorandum Regarding the Present Playing Staff of Everton F.C., 11 Sep 1956, after minutes of 4 Sep 1956. Minutes of Sub-Committee, dated 20 Sep 1956, before minutes of 26 Sep 1956. Undated statement on Directors' expenses before minutes of 17 Oct 1956. Draft order of proceedings for A.G.M. on 24 Jun 1955, four un-dated orders of proceedings and a copy of ballot taken 21 Jun 1951 stapled to back flyleaf. Includes index.

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