Meeting Notes

Minutes of the 2002 AGM.

Present

John Heddle, Barry Rudlin, Tony Patmore, Jane Bunn, Carole Warren, Dave Jones, Chris Jones, Sue Randall, Catherine Griggs, Nicola Griggs, Sally Cade, Roy Clark, Sarah Alldread, Maxine Harris.

Apologies: Graham Jelly

Item
1.	*Minutes of Previous Meeting* The minutes of the AGM held on February 15^th 2001 were read and signed as a true record.
2.	*Matters Arising* There were no matters arising.
3.	*Chairman’s Report* Barry Rudlin congratulated Eight Ash Green on retaining their title in a closely fought battle with Abberton and Colchester & EE. He was pleased to see that improvement in playing standards and sportsmanship had continued this season, with the newer clubs particularly making ground. The start of the season had been disrupted by the foot and mouth outbreak but few matches had been lost. He hoped that the hard work of Dave Jones had gone some way in making up to the sponsors for the lack of overall coverage in the previous season. Dave had also worked hard setting up the League web site, which he stressed all clubs should use as much as possible to maintain interest and communication.
4.	*Treasurer’s Report* Jane Bunn presented the balance sheet for the year which showed a balance of Ł382.21. Her report was unanimously accepted on a proposal by Wivenhoe CC, seconded by Town Police CC. The Chairman thanked Jane for her very professional report. It was decided, on a proposal by Eight Ash Green CC, seconded by Abberton CC, that the subscription for the 2002 season should be set Ł25.00 per club. This amount includes Ł15.00 for coaching and net practice facilities before and after the winter indoor season.
5	*Rule Change* On a proposal by Town Police CC, seconded by Wivenhoe CC, it was decided to amend Rule 5 as follows:
	a)	The winning team shall be awarded 20 points. The winning team shall be the team scoring the higher number of runs in their innings regardless of the number of wickets lost.
	b)	Bonus points will be awarded to the losing side as follows:
		Taking 2 wickets	1 point	Scoring 60 Runs	1 point
		Taking 4 wickets	2 points	Scoring 70 Runs	2 points
		Taking 6 wickets	3 point	Scoring 80 Runs	3 point
		Taking 8 wickets	4 points	Scoring 90 Runs	4 points
		Taking 10 wickets	5 points	Scoring 100 Runs	5 points
	c)	In the event of a match being tied, both teams will be awarded 5 points plus any bonus points accrued.

6.	*Election of Officers*
	Post	Name	Proposed by	Seconded by
	President	J Heddle	By invitation
	Chairman	B Rudlin	Wivenhoe	Eight Ash Green
	Vice-Chairman	A Patmore	Town Police	Maldon
	Secretary	R Clark	Abberton	Wivenhoe
	Treasurer	J Bunn	Wivenhoe	Town Police
	External Committee Representatives (County)	Sally Cade Carole Warren	Maldon	Abberton
	Press Officer & Results Secretary	Dave Jones	Eight Ash Green	Maldon
	One member duly appointed by each club would complete the main committee as follows: Sally Cade Abberton Maxine Harris Copford Sue Davies Colchester & EE Sarah Alldread Eight Ash Green Sue Rendall Maldon Roy Clark Town Police Nicola Griggs Wivenhoe

7.	*Any Other Business* It was noted that Carole Warren had been asked to sit on the CYCO committee to represent women’s cricket. This was welcomed by the meeting and led to a general discussion on improving and enlarging our league. Many suggestions were discussed and it was decided to form a sub-committee, consisting of Carole Warren, Sally Cade, Max Harris, Roy Clark, Jane Bunn and Catherine Griggs, was formed to take them further. Sally Cade asked that clubs be made aware that when younger girls played cricket, the length of the pitch should be reduced. This was referred to the general committee for discussion. Dave Jones estimate of costs for the website and handbook production of Ł100 was accepted. He asked that forenames of players be included on result sheets. The Town Police would again be playing all their matches at away venues. Finally the President thanked the members for their hard work over the year and expressed his pleasure at the enthusiasm shown by all. He wished the committee luck in its endeavours to expand the league. He confirmed that Beaumont Seymour were happy to continue their sponsorship at the same level for the 2002 season and that they would be interested in a match against a League side in the near future A committee meeting was fixed for Tuesday April 23^rd at 7.30pm at the pavilion, Castle Park. The Chairman thanked Colchester & EE for use of their premises and closed the meeting at 9.48pm.