AGM 2008 Minutes

AGM MEETING HELD ON 18.11.2008-11-23
At THE NELSON FUCTION ROOM

Minutes are subject to approval at 2009 AGM
Minutes prepared by Marilyn Curtis

MEETING STARTED 8pm

Members Present
Committee: -
Jan (Chairperson) Flo (also representing M.H. Ladies), Audrey (also representing H.B. Ladies), Min, Linzi, Kara, Jess, Jacqueline (also representing Blackjacks), & Chris
Others: -
J Westaway, T Underwood, L Duddleston & L Campbell (Naseby) Liz Seward, Sue Nicholas & Mandy Thomson (Welford) Lesley Smith, Michelle Smith & Julie Abbott (Lyn’s Misfits) Corinne Dell, Nicola Crunwell & Jenny Nowakowski (Royalist) Lucy Muggleton (Vivid) Tracy Burgess, Nicola Woodbridge & Helen Varnsverry (Arthingworth) Linzi Rogers, Claire Riches & Carol Bootheway (Green Arrows) Nessa Gray (Nellies) Rosemary Clegg & Louise Wiltshire
Apologies: -
Belinda Hall, Jane Copson, Pam Sutton, Sue Brotherton, Justine Lawrence, Lynne Foxon, Susie Roberts, Karen Frape & Ella Wagstaff

All Teams present except Bowden Blacks, AVP and Wharf Ladies

Welcome from the Chairperson

Minutes read from the 2007 AGM Meeting were signed as correct

Treasurers Report
Treasurer was not present but all members present were given a copy of the Accounts. In the Expenditure Column the 1st item ‘Christmas Dinner’ should be omitted, as this was money out and in. There was a querie on pitch fees. This subject was explained by Jan. Council wavered the pitch fees for the last season (2008), but paint & marking of pitches still had to be paid for.

Rule Proposals
1. Do we continue to play to NRA Rules For 9
Against 19
Abstentions 4
Confirmed that we do not play to NRA Rules in 2009

2. Half Rounder Rule to stay For 19
Against 9
Abstentions 4
Confirmed that we continue to play the Half Rounder Rule

3. Should we play ‘Limited Ball” innings For 16
It is proposed that we play 2 innings of Against 12
30 balls in all League Matches. Abstentions 4
Confirmed that we play 2 innings of 30 balls
(There does not have to be a change of bowler)

4. Should all teams be allowed to change 2 matches at the beginning of the
season Voted out unanimously

Any Other Business

Knockout Cup
It was reiterated that in Cup Matches a bowler can only bowl in one innings and that they can’t come on to bowl again unless in the case of a draw.
Score Sheets
When Umpires are putting “Players player” names on the sheet please make sure that it goes on the side that their batting name appears. Score sheets for next season will include nos. of balls at the bottom of the sheet.
Pitches
A Discussion took place regarding the pitches at Northampton Rd. Jan explained that she had meetings with the Council and that although they had suggested some teams play at Little Bowden Rec The Committee had decided that we all stick together and continue to play at Northampton Rd. (United we Stand divided we fall). Members present agreed with this strategy. Jan explained that we are still in negotiation with the Council over this and that this years fixtures will be difficult to put together but that the Committee will do their best. It was brought up about the holes in some of the pitches and the disturbance that other sports users caused. Jan said that following the meeting with the Council they had said that they would cap the “goalpost holes” during the summer months.
New Teams
Linzi Selby asked if new teams could get sponsorship from the League. Jan replied that the Committee would always look it at, and that they would support them where necessary.
CLIC Tournament
A letter from Caroline & Eva was read out thanking the League for the donation to CLIC. Caroline said that next year they might introduce a “Mixed Tournament” or hold the event in April as a lead up to the season. It was explained to some of the members present what CLIC stood for and that as it is the only Charity event held that the teams should try harder to support this Tournament.

Committee for 2009

Chairperson No other candidates and Jan stated that she was willing to stand again.

Vice-Chairperson Flo willing to stand again.

Secretary This position stands for a minimum of 2 years so Min will continue.

Treasurer This position stands for a minimum of 2 years and Pam has held this for 2 years and now wishes to stand down. She will however remain on the Committee. Rosemary Clegg was the only nomination and she was proposed by Flo and seconded by Jan and will stand for 2 years.

Members wishing to stand down are Sue Brotherton, and Chris Gordon.

Other Committee members willing to stand again are as follows: -
Jacqueline Farrow, Linzi Selby, Jess Bulley, Kara Badger & Audrey Marlow

New Members voted on are: -Nessa Gray, Louise Wiltshire and Lucy Muggleton.

COMMITTEE FOR 2009

Chairperson
& Affiliation Secretary Jan Lally

Vice-Chairperson Flo Wallis
& Press Officer

League Secretary Marilyn Curtis

Treasurer Rosemary Clegg

Blog Jacqueline Farrow

Results & Fixtures Linzi Selby
Umpire Officer

Other Members Audrey Marlow
Pam Sutton
Kara Badger
Nessa Gray
Louise Wiltshire
Lucy Muggleton

Meeting closed 9.20pm