AGM 2009

MARKET HARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT LADIES ROUNDERS LEAGUE

AGM MEETING HELD ON 11.11.2009 AT THE NELSON FUNCTION ROOM

Minutes are subject to approval at 2010 AGM
Minutes prepared by Marilyn Curtis

MEETING STARTED AT 8pm

Members Present

Committee: - Jan Lally (Chairperson), Flo Wallis, Audrey Marlow (also representing HB Ladies), Min Curtis, Linzi Selby (also representing Lyn’s Misfits), Rosemary Clegg, Louise Wiltshire, Pam Sutton (also representing Wharf), Nessa Gray (also representing Nellies)
Others: - Carol Bootheway, (Green Arrows)
Jenny Nowakowski, & Corrine Dell (Royalist)
Eileen Nicholson (Black Jacks)
Liz Seward (Welford)
Annie Kean & Anna Timney (Lutterworth)
Louise Dudleston & Yvonne Daw (Naseby Ladies)
Wendy Hayward, Karen Ward, Helen Varnsverry & Chris Gordon (Arthingworth)
Janice Taylor & Kayleigh Anger (Bowden Blacks)
Sue Plant & Marie Plant (Allrounders)
Lyn Foxon (MH Ladies)

Apologies
Jacqueline Farrow, Sue Brotherton, Kara Keightley, Jess Bullivant, Justine Lawrence, Belinda Hall & Susan (MH Ladies)

Welcome from the Chairperson

Minutes read from the 2008 AGM Meeting were read and signed as a true record

Matters Arising
It was brought up by Corrine that the goalpost holes hadn’t been capped by the Council as promised.

Treasurers Report
Everyone at the Meeting received a copy of the Finances up to date. Rosemary Clegg (Treasurer) explained some of the items listed on the Account. She stated that the funds are quite low at the moment, however there is still some money to come in from the pitch marking fees and paint bill. Teams that play at Northampton Rd will be receiving their bills soon for this soon. Also there is some registration money to be entered. Rosemary said that we need to raise some more funds for next year.

Rule Proposals & Amendments
Local League Rules

To keep the half rounder rule For 25
Against 2

30 balls rule to be kept the same For 9
Against 18

To have 36 balls instead of 30 For 18
Against 9

To play “two full innings” the same as last For 23
year Against 4

Team fees to be raised. It was proposed that For Unaminous
It goes up from £10 to £25

Proposed that the individual player fee go up
From £3 to £5 For Unaminous

Proposed that the capping of fines for an unregistered For 20
Player be removed. At present it is capped at £15 Against 3
Abstentions 4

It was proposed that if a game is cancelled and
has to be re-arranged that the Results & Fixtures For Unaminous
Secretary will contact both Captains & Umpires.

Proposed that if an Umpire fails to turn up that For 19
The team responsible will lose 3 points Against 6
Abstentions 2

Constitution

Registration forms to be submitted to the Affiliation
Secretary by 7th March and not 1st April as previously Unaminous

Pre-season meeting. – Proposed to include that all For 25
Teams must send a representative. Failure to do so Against 0
will incur a £10 penalty. Abstentions 2

Any Other Business

Jan stated that if games haven’t started on time that all Umpires must put on the Score Sheet the reason for the game starting late. There is no penalty for not doing this but it information that the Committee require to help them improve the running of the League.

It was suggested that when arranging the Pre-season meeting that it is taken into consideration when half term is and to remember that Northamptonshire and Leics have different weeks for their holiday.

It was mentioned that last year, teams were asked not to pick Wed as their home night when in fact it didn’t seem to be a problem. Jan agreed that we didn’t seem to have any problems and that the fixtures went well but would look at it again at Committee meetings prior to the start of the season.

Wendy Hayward said that she was concerned about “The Blog” page as lots of her personal information had been given out. It was agreed by everyone that this could indeed be very risky and The Committee will talk to Jacq Farrow concerning this.

It was suggested that all Captains have access to e-mail nos from other teams. It was pointed out by Louise Wiltshire that in fact a lot of teams have their e-mail nos in the handbook. We will ask again this year that all teams provide an e-mail no that they can be contacted on. Jan pointed out that if anyone changes their e-mail no or their address they are to contact The Secretary (Min Curtis) of this so that she can let everyone know. Also as usual any complaints or questions must go to her.

It was requested that a list of Trophy winners be put into next year’s handbook. Jan said that this would be done.

It was agreed by everyone that this year’s Presentation night was very successful and attended well and that the Halloween Theme worked. Also the Disco proved to be very good. Jan said that she was disappointed that a few people pulled the decorations down as these were being left up for The Rugby Club who had a party the next night.

There was a long discussion on Tournaments. It was felt that a lot of players were disappointed that we didn’t have more and Carol B suggested that all teams pull together to attend and help out where necessary. The Committee said that they would provide the Tournaments but that we needed more commitment from teams. It was felt that not enough notification was given and it was agreed that the Committee would try to arrange Tournaments more in advance and put the dates in the handbook prior to the start of the season. Jan said that last year we were struggling to find venues and that we would try to improve things. The Committee will try to put a Tournament on in late April prior to the Season commencing and will charge £30.

There was a discussion about the lack of funds and it was suggested that maybe we look for sponsorship for the League. Everyone was made aware that Flo had managed to obtain a donation from this year’s Carnival proceeds and that we were looking at what other grants we might be eligible for.

Welford asked that we bring up a point raised by them concerning CRB checks. Jan said that we were waiting for information from the NRA regarding this.

Committee for 2010

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

Vice-Chairperson Flo willing to stand again.

Secretary No other candidates and Min stated that she was willing to stand again

Treasurer This position stands for a minimum of 2 years so Rosemary will continue.

Members standing down are Sue Brotherton. Jess and Jacq.

Other Committee members willing to stand again are as follows:- Nessa Gray, Lucy Muggleton, Kara Keightly, Audrey Marlow, Louise Wiltshire & Pam Sutton.

New members are Carol Bootheway.

COMMITTEE FOR 2010

Chairperson Jan Lally

Vice Chairperson &
Press Officer Flo Wallis

League Secretary Min Curtis

Treasurer Rosemary Clegg

Results & Fixtures
Umpire Officer Linzi Selby

Other Members

Audrey Marlow
Nessa Gray
Kara Keightly
Pam Sutton
Louise Wiltshire
Lucy Muggleton
Carol Bootheway