Present:

Barry Rudlin (CHAIRMAN)

Carole Warren (VICE-CHAIRMAN)

Nicola Griggs (SECRETARY)

Kim Spain (TREASURER)

Audrey Mitchell  (Maldon)

Debbie Guppy (Maldon)

Chris Rowland (Harwich)

Sophie Southgate (Harwich)

Jenny Manley (Abberton)

Tizzy Learey (Abberton)

Roy Clark (Police)

Liz Grimes (Great Waltham)

Teresa Harper (Great Waltham)

Apologies

John Heddle (PRESIDENT)

Dave Jones (FIXTURES/RESULTS SECRETARY)

Sally Cade (JUNIOR COMPETITIONS REPRESENTATIVE / Abberton)

Rebecca Clout (Great Waltham)

Chris Jones (Wivenhoe)

Janet Austin (Colchester)

Sue Davis (Colchester)

Action

1

Minutes of AGM 2004: These had been circulated previously and were agreed to be a true record.

2

Matters Arising:

-  coaching still willing to be funded by the League. Simon Gibbs can be contacted direct via email (pippagibbs@btinternet.com) or telephone (01376 570950) for information related to coaching courses.

3

Chairman’s Report

-          The Chairman stated that the season had gone well, and he hopes that the League is able to continue to encourage youngsters into the game.  Coaching qualifications may help to do this. 

-          The Chairman stated that financially, the League was well positioned.  He advised that the ‘Lottery’ had been contacted and advised that most of the grant has been spent by the League.  The ‘Lottery’ is happy that the grant has been spent, and correspondence related to this matter is no longer required.

-          Barry stated that he had enjoyed his time as Chairman, and regretted that he was unable to offer as much of his time to the League as he would wish.  He confirmed that he would no longer be standing for the office of Chairman.

-          The League expressed their thanks for his hard work, help and commitment.

4

Secretary’s Report

-          The Secretary apologised for the occasional delays in getting Minutes sent out to members.

-          The Secretary stated that she enjoyed her time as Secretary, though re-confirmed that she would no longer be standing for the office of Secretary.

5

Treasurer’s Report

-          See attached Report.

-          Accounts accepted by the League (proposed Roy Clarke, seconded Nicola Griggs).  Audit to follow.

-          The Treasurer stated that Beaumont Seymour have paid a year’s sponsorship since completion of the Accounts.  This leaves only 2004 sponsorship outstanding, which Kim will raise an invoice for.

-          Debtors of ‘Subs’ are listed within the report.

ALL

6

Fixtures / Results Secretary’s Report

-          Dave Jones apologised for his absence from this meeting, though confirmed some items prior to this AGM, as follows:

-          Dave advised that he would be happy to continue in his post of Fixtures/Results Secretary.

-          A Fixtures List has been provided and distributed at this meeting (see also attached copy).  Please note that any amendments to these dates must be agreed with the opposing team, and submitted to Dave no later than 31^st March 2005. All teams should also confirm their participation in the League before this date.

-          Dave also requested that we highlight late results sheets from teams.  As per previous minutes, results can be forwarded by phone, email, text or via the website, and should be forwarded no later than the Monday following the match.

ALL

7

Election of Officers

CHAIRMAN

Barry Rudlin stood down from this position.

Carole Warren offered to stand, proposed by Kim Spain, seconded by Tizzy Learey. No other candidates stood for election. Carole Warren was unanimously elected Chairman.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Carole Warren previously held this role. 

Debbie Guppy (Maldon), after review of what this entailed, offered to stand for the post.  Debbie Guppy was duly elected Vice-Chairman.

SECRETARY

Nicola Griggs stood down from this position. 

After discussion of what the role entailed, Tizzy Learey (Abberton) offered to stand.  Kim Spain proposed, Nicola Griggs seconded.  Tizzy Learey was duly elected Secretary.

TREASURER

Kim Spain offered to continue in this post, and she was re-elected unanimously. 

FIXTURES / RESULTS SECRETARY

Dave Jones offered to continue in this post (at previous Committee Meeting).  He was duly re-elected to this position.

COMPETITIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Previously,  ‘senior’ and junior’ competitions representatives were held by Carole Warren (senior) and Sally Cade (junior).  It was agreed at the previous Committee Meeting that this post would be amalgamated.  Sally Cade offered to continue in this amalgamated post (again, at previous meeting).  This was proposed by Sophie Southgate, seconded by Teresa Harper, and duly elected.

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Sponsorship

K. SPAIN

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Fixtures

As stated previously, all fixtures must be agreed by 31^st March 2005, with any amendments advised to Dave Jones.

ALL

10

Match/Competitions

-          Other competitions were discussed.  It was commented that there are other competitions in Essex, but that generally, our League setup was more advanced than that established elsewhere in Essex. 

-          It was suggested that the Committee discuss at the next meeting, the possibility of playing matches against the Suffolk League (our top 2 teams ‘vs’ Suffolk top 2?). 

11

Indoor League

-          Barry Rudlin has arranged for some indoor cricket, as requested.  This has been scheduled for 3 consecutive weeks, commencing Sunday 17^th April from 12 – 2pm.  After discussion at the meeting, it was agreed that this would be indoor nets and coaching, rather than matches.  Carole Warren to arrange for coaching (Clive).

C. WARREN

12

Any Other Business

-          Sally to be asked regarding possible dates for ‘Sponsors versus League’ Match.

-          Honorariums were discussed, but no conclusion was reached.  It was suggested and generally agreed that Drinks at Committee meetings can be claimed as expenses.  However, general payment to Committee members was unlikely to improve attendance, or encourage more activity by other members of the League.

-          Wivenhoe were still unable to confirm if they will be entering a team.  Wivenhoe have been included in the fixtures, but must confirm to Dave Jones whether they will be participating prior 31^st March, so that fixtures can be confirmed.  Other teams stated that it would be a shame for Wivenhoe to no longer field a team.  However, should players be available, most other teams would be interested in gaining players. Nicola GRIGGS to advise Wivenhoe captain of situation.

-          A donation of £50 was made by the League to Abberton Cricket Club, in memory of Tony Patmore.  A scoreboard has been purchased and dedicated to both Tony and Doug Patmore.  Barry Rudlin thanked the League for this donation.

S. CADE

N. GRIGGS

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Next Meetings

Committee Meeting: 

Tuesday 19^th April 2005, 7 pm, The Cricketers, Eight Ash Green.

Committee Meeting:

Monday 11^th July 2005, 7 pm, The Cricketers, Eight Ash Green.

Committee Meeting:

Tuesday 6^th September 2005, 7 pm, venue to be confirmed.

Committee Meeting:

Tuesday 31^st January 2006, 7pm, venue to be confirmed.  (possible rule changed to be discussed)

AGM:  Wednesday 1^st March 2006, 7pm, venue to be confirmed