AGM 2008

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Minutes of the Biddestone Cricket Club 2008 AGM held at the club on Sunday 9th November 2008
Note; the AGM Invite Letter which was sent to all members in advance of the meeting forms an integral part of these minutes.

Election of Officers
The proposal that vice captains should NOT be elected annually at the AGM (but rather should be appointed by the respective captains) was accepted. There were no objections or comments. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Mark Unwin
The proposal that there should be a Club Captain for the 2009 season was accepted. There were no objections or comments.
Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Phil Boore
The proposal that there should be a First Team Manager for the 2009 season was accepted. There were no objections or comments. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Alan Crisford

The following officers were elected.
As there were no other nominations for any of these positions, the individuals were elected unopposed;
Vice Chairman – Mike Chrystal. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Graham Horn
Treasurer – Adrian Hunt. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Mark Unwin
Child Welfare Officer – Jane Boulton.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Graham Horn
Deputy Child Welfare Officer – Hywel Evans. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Lawrence Roots
Youth Co-ordinator – Kris Boulton.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Phil Knight
Club Development Officer - Andy Short.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Alan Crisford
Club Captain – Kris Boulton.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Phil Boore
1st Team Manager – Ron Needham.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Alan Crisford
2nd Team Captain – Andy Short.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Paul Taylor
3rd Team Captain – Kevin Mitchell.  Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Garry Young
4th Team Captain – see below
Sunday A team Manager – Richard Flynn. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Garry Young
Sunday B Team Manager – Garry Young. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Andy Walden

There were two nominations for 4th Team Captain; Paul Taylor (nominated by the committee, seconded by Bernard Beard) and Tom Sorsby (nominated by Phil Boore, seconded by Lawrence Roots). After a secret ballot, Tom Sorsby was duly elected by a narrow margin.

Paul Taylor was thanked for this work as 4th Team Captain. Andy Walden was thanked for his work as Sunday B team manager.

Other Business
Teams Planned, Promotion and League Restructure John Lawton outlined the changes from 2008, including the Wednesday evening adult sessions and the return to the 10.00 to 12.00 slot on Sundays. There were no questions or matters arising
Winter Coaching Rota The provisional schedule for the winter coaching programme starting in January was circulated in advance of the meeting. John Lawton explained the reasons for some Wednesday evening adult sessions following feedback obtained after last year’s winter coaching. There were no questions or matters arising
Fundraising and Social Report There were no questions or matters arising
Development Plan Priorities John Lawton confirmed that it is not possible to publish the plan on our website but a copy was available at the club and a paper copy was always available on request. There were no other questions or matters arising
Safeguarding Policy The policy was adopted by the meeting.

Any Other Business
1. John Lawton advertised the availability of two umpiring courses in January and March 2009 which will be necessary to support the 3rd team who need to provide an umpire in the coming season. The club will pay the costs and although there will need to be some commitment, it is not anticipated that attendees will be expected to umpire every week. Anyone interested should see John.
2. Andrew Lawton asked if there would be a structured programme at Winter Nets in 2009. Kris agreed to consider
3. Kris Boulton advised that there would be a “Me-and-Dad” Tour of the Isle of Wight from 13th July 2009 lasting for 4 or 5 days. Anyone interested to speak to Kris.
4. Mark Unwin commented on the benefits of co-ordinated training kit for the club. Might it be possible to get a sponsor to pay for the kit? Kris Boulton confirmed it was already on the agenda for a forthcoming committee meeting. Mark said he would be willing to look at sourcing suppliers if necessary.
5. Andy Short advised the club’s intention to field an Under 13 girls league team in 2009
6. Don Keighly notified the meeting that admin requirements in WEPL are changing with no postal scorecards and emailing of umpires scores.
7. Don Keighly stressed the importance of club members accepting responsibility for umpiring and commended the courses mentioned earlier
8. Don Keighly asked the Chairman to clarify with WEPL, the position re abandoned/ cancelled fixtures and whether scores count for the averages.

The AGM closed at 8.00
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The Chairman’s, Secretary’s and Treasurers report
These were circulated ahead of the meeting. Full (rather than Summary) Accounts were handed out at the meeting following auditing. There were no matters arising or any questions. The proposal that the subscriptions and match fees should remain unchanged for the 2009 season was accepted. There were no objections or comments. Proposed; Management Committee. Seconded; Don Keighly Atten