Club Minutes for the AGM held on Thursday 31 October 2002
Members Present: M Stansfield, M Crawshaw, B Drummond, C Carass, W Wigglesworth, T Henry, C Sladen, C Stansfield, S Barker, A Parker, T Drummond.
Apologies: M Hammat, C Jesper, N Burtwistle, P Chatterton, C Eustace, K Horner, J Martin, T Hall, S Parkinson.
Chairman’s Report: Welcome and introduction. The Chairman reported that Dave Rowley had written to accept the Vice President position. J Metcalf had not been contacted to date.
Minutes: Approved & signed
Matters Arising: Clive Carass reported that the fees calculation had been raised at the Sports Trust meeting and the Trust acknowledged that BLCC were paying over the going rate (£775 paid to the Sports Trust). A number of options were discussed and we continue to press for a satisfactory answer.
Rabbit treatment had been actioned by the Sports Trust and Ben Drummond would chase the Sports Trust for action in 2003
Secretary’s Report: Mike Crawshaw reported that the highlight was the 2nd XI gaining promotion to the 4th Division. Bill Chambers won the Division 5 bowling averages with 10.71. Ben Drummond won the Division 2 Ground Award (again!!). The Second Team squad and these winners were congratulated on behalf of the entire Club. The number of younger players in both sides continues to reflect well on the commitment of those coaching junior sides. A new Kwik Cricket coaching session has also attracted a number of 6-9 year olds to the Saturday morning sessions.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported a £52 surplus this year. The reduction in surplus is partly due to the race night not taking place (previous year made £808 profit). Ben Drummond and Clive Carass would continue to promote further discussion on our fees at the Sports Trust meeting. Wilf Wigglesworth would run another Fur n Feather fundraising night on behalf of the Sports Trust and we are grateful for the contributions made through the Sports Trust to the cricket club. Neil Burtwistle was to be asked to approach Chris Hanby to support another race night this year and would also make an offer of 2 tickets to the dinner dance in gratitude. Craig Eustace reported sponsorship from the Halifax to the Junior section and Andy Parker agreed to write in thanks.
The Treasurer and Auditor were thanked for their continued excellent contribution to the financial matters of the club.
Junior Report: The Club ran under 13,15 and 17 sides this year. All teams finished 3rd in their divisions and the U13 and U15 were in a league for the first time. Integration of junior players into the adult teams was vital and it was agreed that close liaison would take place with the coaches and second team captains.
New Rule for 2003:- Juniors (U17 and below) can transfer to any club on a weekly level.
A vote of thanks was made to the coaches:- Andy Parker, Evan Challis, Chris Stansfield, Toby Drummond, Kris Burtwistle, Craig Eustace, Mike Crawshaw.
ACTION: Andy Parker would ask Evan Challis if he would like to be a guest of the Club at the Dinner Dance.
Election of Officers: The President, V-Presidents, Chairman, Treasurer and Joint Secretaries were re-elected on bloc.
Ben Drummond and Clive Carass remain as cricket club representatives on the Sports Trust committee.
Competition and League Entry: After a short discussion, it was agreed to enter the Village Knockout, Hawkes Cup and Ripon Knockout.
Team Captains/ Selection Committee: The following appointments were made:-
1st XI Captain T Henry
1st XI V-Captain M Stansfield
2nd XI Captain S Barker
2nd XI V-Captain C Stansfield
Eve Captain T Drummond
Eve V-Captain B Drummond
Eve B Captain N Burtwistle
Eve B V-Captain C Carass
Knockouts (Sunday) T Henry
Knockout V-Captain B Drummond
Sunday As required
There was also a discussion about notifying players about team selection and it was agreed that all captains would call players to let them know. This is in addition to the email notification.
Subscriptions & Match Fees: After a short discussion, it was agreed that there would be no change to the match fees. Subscriptions would increase by £5 to cover the increased management fee levied by the Sports Trust. ACTION: Clive Carass would ask the Sports Trust Committee for clarification as to how the current fees were calculated as the Cricket Club pays a higher proportion that any other club
Match Fees:-£5, which is £2.50 fee to the club, £2.00 tea and 50p for the scorer.
Subscriptions: £30 per Senior, £15 for Juniors, £15 for Evening League only with a qualification of 3 games.
Sponsorship & Fund Raising: It was proposed that 2 Race-Nights would be held in 2003. Wilf Wigglesworth offered to run a Fur and Feather Whist Night for the Sports Trust on the 21st December and would talk to various members for assistance. Ben Drummond was asked to write to Vice Presidents asking for financial support. Toby Drummond agreed to run the Diggle Trophy day.
Wicket Maintenance: The wicket has been top dressed and seeded in September. It would be fed and moss killer put down in the winter. Ben Drummond agreed to contact the Sports Trust Treasurer to confirm the insurance cover liability of the equipment. Ben was also to purchase an aerator providing insurance cover is provided. The Club acknowledged and thanked Ben for his commitment to this and for the high quality ground, which again won the Division 2 Ground Award.
Annual Dinner Dance: Mike Crawshaw informed the meeting that the dinner would be held at the Rose Manor Hotel, Boroughbridge on Friday 6th December 2002 with tickets priced £22.50 & that raffle prizes and help in selling tickets would be appreciated.
There was a discussion about the provision of free dinner dance tickets to the Ladies who do teas. After a vote, it was agreed to maintain the current practice for the 2003 season.
The Nidderdale League Dinner would take place on the 15th November 2002.
With no other business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 10.20 p.m.
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