ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 13 January 2011 at the Old Black Bull Inn at 7.30 p.m.
Present
Peter Sigsworth, Rob Sigsworth, Andy Burn, Adam Nabbs, Steven Burn, Brian
Powell, Stuart Edwards, Trevor Reynolds, Sam Porter, Tony Fox, Matt Goddard,
Matt Hawkhead, Gary Duckwith, Steve Webster, Pete Sweet, Mary Sigsworth
Apologies
Matthew Sigsworth, Stu Lunn, Al Lunn, Simon Webster.
Minutes of the Last Annual General Meeting
These were approved as a true and accurate account and signed accordingly.
Matters Arising
Nil
Chairman’s Report
Pete thanked all club officials, captains, George Daniels, tea ladies, Paul & Christine, all sponsors – Guy, Larry. Robert and all who support the club. Thanks also to Stu Edwards for a very successful dinner at Burn Hall and to Brian for all his work and fundraising.
The winners of all trophies for last season were re-iterated.
Sight screens were purchased last year, as shown in the accounts.
A successful Golden Oldies was held in the Nidderdale league in August 2010, Raskelf hosting 3 games with teams from Australia x 2, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the South of England.
An enjoyable tour was held to Innellan, thanks to BP for organising.
The 1st league games for the coming year are on 16 April 2011.
Nets will start on 25 February, same charge as last year.
2010 was one of the best seasons for a long time, with the 1st & 2nd teams ‘more together’.
Treasurer’s Report
Brian acknowledged the accounts. The Club is in a healthy
financial position. The club had a good year, with match fees cheaper
than all other clubs in the Nidderdale League.
Fundraising – Scottish weekend and Golden Oldies both raising in
excess of £600 each
Thirsk had been fined for their behaviour on Pilmoor final night which had been held at Raskelf.
For the first time a profit had been made from the annual dinner. Interest was down because of economic climate. The biggest expenditure was the repair of the scarifier- £120.
Thanks to BP for all his work.
Captain’s Report
Pilmoor - Sam Porter reported that it had been an inconsistent season played well when a stronger team fielded, struggled to get a team at times making up with very young players, inconsistency due to players at university, dark nights.
2nd team promoted to Div 6. Peet Sweet reported a good successful
season, thanks to Matt Hawkhead and senior players for all their work.
Players who played at the beginning of the season when we struggled for
players should not be forgotten towards the end of the season.
Matt Hawkhead thanked senior players for their support during the season,
which he felt was responsible for promotion.
Pete Sigsworth said that both teams had supported each other this season
and we needed to keep everyone involved.
1st team - Andy Burn reported that the season had gone well, thanked all the players, bowlers were older and more experienced. Both teams finished the season where they deserved after struggling at the beginning.
Juniors
Pete Sigsworth thanked Matt Goddard and Angus Taylor for running U17.
There was a 10 minute break, to give Brian Bowes a chance to arrive.
Election of Officers
Chairman Peter Sigsworth Proposed: Sam Porter
Seconded: Gary Duckwith
Elected unopposed
Vice-Chairman Andy Burn Proposed: Brian Powell
Seconded: Trevor Reynolds
Elected unopposed
Treasurer Stuart Edwards Proposed: Peet Sweet
Seconded: Matt Goddard
Elected unopposed
Secretary Stuart Edwards Proposed: Matt Hawkhead
Seconded: Sam Porter
Elected unopposed
1st Team Captain Andy Burn Proposed: Pete Sigsworth
Seconded: Stuart Edwards
Elected unopposed
1st Team Vice-Captain Gary Duckwith/ Proposed: Pete Sigsworth
Trevor Reynolds Seconded Peet Sweet
Elected unopposed
2nd Team Captain Brian Bowes Proposed: Andy Burn
Seconded: Matt Hawkhead
Elected unopposed
2nd Team Vice-Captain Matt Hawkhead Proposed: Adam Nabbs
Seconded Pete Sigsworth
Elected unopposed
Pilmoor Captain Sam Porter Proposed: Brian Powell
Seconded: Pete Sigsworth
Pilmoor Vice-Captain Matt Goddard Proposed Sam Porter
Seconded Matt Hawkhead
Brian Bowes is unsure if he will be able to do 2nd team captain, in which case Matt Hawkhead will be captain and a vice-captain sorted out at the beginning of the season.
The committee is full due to the sharing of 1st team vice captain, therefore no need to elect further committee member.
Pete thanked Brian Powell for all his hard work over the
years in all aspects of the club.
Any Other Business
Proposed tour to Leyhill, - a midweek tour, Tues/Wed/Thurs, during the second half of the season would be preferred because of exams. Peet Sweet will organise, get costings etc.
Logo – design to be regenerated, Peet Sweet following up.
Match Fees, currently £6 per game for last two years. Pete Sigsworth proposed increase to £7, this was seconded by Peet Sweet, a vote was held and was carried. League teas to remain at same level.
Outfield needs serious work, we need to think about getting a triple mower, the mower and scorebox also need work.
Peet Sweet to donate a clock for the scorebox.
Matt Hawkhead wants to run an U17 team, Pete Sigsworth to assist where necessary.
Stuart Edwards would like to organise a knockout tournament at Raskelf, possibly 6-a-side.
The ground is available for pre-season friendlies.
Each club has to do a risk assessment on the club equipment
and this will be checked by the league.
The meeting closed at 8.50 p.m.