Club Minutes for the AGM held on Thursday 28 October 1999

Members Present: A Wigby, M Jeeps, M Stansfield, T Hall, R Pitt, M Crawshaw, B Drummond, N Burtwistle, S Barker, C Eustace, A Dallas, L Parsons, C Sladen, C Jesper

Apologies: A Parker, T Drummond, K Perkins.

Chairman’s Report: The Chairman was pleased to see the improved financial position and that there was such a good turnout for the AGM. There is still a need to see the Captains and Vice Captains meet each week to select the teams to ensure that teams had 11players and that those who had earnt a chance of promotion got that chance.

Minutes: Approved & Signed
(p) M Stansfield (s) R Pitt CARRIED

Matters Arising: Rabbits still a problem. Tim Hall offered a ferret and the Sports Trust would be contacted to see what might be done with the existing contact for moles.

Secretary’s Report: Unfortunately, the 1st XI were relegated to Division 2 after several years of narrowly avoiding relegation. The 2nd XI maintained their position in Division 5. The Evening A side were relegated to Division 3 and the Evening B side remained in Division 7. The Evening B scorebook disappeared after the last game but contact would be made with Ernie Clarkson of the League to ensure that the averages were correctly established.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported a surplus this year although we had lost £500 worth of sponsorship from Vaux and Inghams since 1997 and asked for ideas of potential new sponsors. There was special mention of the fact that £600 of the subscription income came from the Juniors reflecting the healthy Junior position.

The Treasurer and Auditor were thanked for their continued excellent contribution to the financial matters of the club. Accepted & Signed by the Chairman
(p) A Dallas (s) S Barker CARRIED

Junior Report: N Burtwistle reported that he was pleased with the progress of the Junior Teams.The U9’s won every game and was a great turnaround from last year when every game was lost, The U11 played well and included a win against Studley. Special mention was made to Andy Parker for his coaching of this team. The U13 won 3, drew 2 And lost 7. The U15 came in June and were unlucky in the Cup. There are 7 decent cricketers in this team.

There may not be an U15 next year but the team members want to play together as a unit in the evening league. Tony Fox and Euan Challis will run the U13 next year. The chairman thanked Neil and his team for his hard work & effort running the junior teams. This team included Andy Parker, Andrew Dallas and Shane Brown.
(p) M Stansfield (s) B Drummond CARRIED

Election of Officers:The President, Chairman & V-Presidents were re-elected on bloc.The Treasurer, Auditor & Groundsman, Sportsfield Trust Representatives and Joint Secretaries all agreed to continue in their posts.
(p) A Dallas (s) C Jesper CARRIED

Team Captains/ Selection Committee:

1st XI CaptainM Stansfield(p) R Pitt(s) C EustaceCARRIED
1st XI V-CaptainR Pitt(p) M Stansfield(s) B DrummondCARRIED
2nd XI CaptainN Burtwistle(p) A Dallas(s) C JesperCARRIED
2nd XI V-CaptainC Carass(p) B Drummond(s) T HallCARRIED
Eve CaptainS Barker(p) N Burtwistle(s) M StansfieldCARRIED
Eve V-CaptainB Drummond(p) C Eustace(s) S BarkerCARRIED
KnockoutsM Stansfield(p) S Barker(s) M CrawshawCARRIED
Knockout V-CaptainB Drummond(p) A Wigby(s) L ParsonsCARRIED
SundayB DrummondAgreed to continue

Competitions:After a discussion about our inclusion in the Village Knockout, it was agreed that the club continue with all current competitions with the exception of the Ripon Knockout. Benny Drummond agreed to notify all players well in advance of these fixtures. It was agreed that the ex U15 players should be kept together if possible as a unit to play for the Evening B team.
(p) N Burtwistle (s) M Stansfield CARRIED

Sponsorship& Fund Raising: It was proposed that a Race-Night to be held in the spring of 2000, possibly the first week in April. Benny Drummond to check availability of the Hall and Neil Burtwistle to check availability of Chris and Lynda Hanby. A further fund raising event might be arranged for the end of season depending on the success of the Race Night and a target of £900 was set for the Race Night. Club Members to send names of potential sponsors to Benny Drummond.

Subscriptions & Match Fees: No Change. CARRIED

Wicket Maintenance: The Chairman congratulated Ben Drummond on the quality of the ground throughout the season and for all his hard work. It was requested that the sightscreens be put away for the winter.

Annual Dinner Dance: M Crawshaw informed the meeting that the dinner would be held at the Rose Manor Hotel, Boroughbridge on Friday 3rd December 1999 with tickets priced £21 & that raffle prizes and help in selling tickets would be appreciated. A major prize would be auctioned by Chris Hanby and it was agreed to give Chris and Lynda Hanby free tickets as a thank you for their contribution to the Race Nights over the years.

AOB: Charles Jesper thanked the Cricket Club Members for all their hard work in helping the Fundraising Day, which raised over £2000. This would contribute to help replacing the Bowling Green Pavilion roof, the Tennis Club nets, a sprayer for Benny, some netting for the hedges and some top dressing for the football pitch. The use of the football pitch in very wet conditions would be monitored this year to prevent excessive damage. A vote of thanks was made to the Sports Trust by the Chairman for their contributions to the excellent facilities enjoyed by the Cricket Club. A leaving party is being held for Shane this Saturday the 29th October 1999. Neil Burtwistle announced that the Millennium Tour is being held from Monday 28th August to Friday 1st September in Cheshire. With no other business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.50 p.m.

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