Welney Croft Cricket Club
2008 AGM
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Annual General Meeting
Season 2008
Lamb & Flag - Sunday March 2nd 7.00pm
Eleven members were in attendance – Stephen & Gareth Kent, Stephen Revett, Neil Parkinson, Sean Goodger, Duncan Hobbs, Peter Scott, Mark Brown, Ashley Inwood, John Loveday and Tony Smart.
Apologies - Ray Kent, Stuart Singleterry & Percy Bulsara sent apologies for absence.
Minutes of last seasons AGM
These were then read, confirmed and accepted as a true record and signed by the club chairman.
Chairman’s Report
The chairman briefly reported on another mediocre season with the club still needing to recruit some younger players.
Secretary’s Report
The secretary similarly reported an average season with very poor results.
Playing 15 fixtures – winning 5, losing 10 with 5 fixtures being lost rain / cancellations.
The club lost both invitation Cups, The Blows Brothers Cup to Gooderstone by 17 runs – Welney scoring 140. In the Bedford Cup, after setting Brentwood a target 165, still lost heavily by 8 wkts.
The season ended with its annual Presentation / Buffet Evening at the Lamb & Flag with over 22 members and friends in attendance.
Cricketer of the Year – Sean Goodger, Batting – Sean Goodger, Bowling - John Loveday, Catches – Sean Goodger, Fielding – Sean Goodger, Captains Award – Percy Bulsara.
Ducks Award – Sean Smyth.
Treasurers Report
The treasurer reported a balance of £1,005.71, compared to £1,205.87 the previous season, a loss of £200.16.
Major expenses: Cricket kit £322.00 Groundsman / grasscutting £300.00 Autumn dressing / hire of groundsman equipment £200.00 Playing Field fees £180.00 Purchase of loam £146.99 Servicing mowers £158.00 Donation to MAGPAS £157.00 Main sources of income: Grasscutting £725.00 Match fees £683.00 Copies of the Balance sheet and Bank statements with receipts were available for all members – it was proposed by Stephen Kent, seconded by Stephen Revett that the meeting accept the club’s financial statement for the season.
Election of Officers
If all officers were standing for re-election, it was proposed by Peter Scott and seconded by Mark Brown that all officers be elected en-bloc. This motion was passed unanimously.
Club President Mr Ray Kent Chairman John Loveday Secretary Tony Smart Assistant Secretary Philip Singleterry Treasurer Tony Smart Ground / Pavilion / Groundsman
John Loveday agreed to again supervise the preparation of the wicket and grass cutting, Duncan Hobbs and Peter Scott have offered to help out.
Teas
With a possible 12 home fixtures it was also decided again to use a rota system, hopefully only two teas per person would be necessary throughout the season? Diane Kent and Sharon Revett would again be approached, but there was still a need for other volunteers. Stephen Revett. expressed concern over the cleanliness of the pavilion kitchen. Councillor Mark Brown would raise the subject at the next Parish Council meeting.
Equipment / Kit
After general discussion it was decided no major items were required this season, also having enough match balls, only items required - Ball counter / “clicker”, scorebook, stump marker, pavilion clock and umpire coats. Stephen Revett may be able to supply the umpire coats.
The club mower’s blades needed sharpening, “Bob” from Tipsend would be approached.
John Loveday was dealing with the repair of the main mower’s alternator problems.
It was decided again to hire a roller for a week-end to assist in the pre-season wicket preparation.
Duncan Hobbs, Peter Scott and John Loveday would help at various times throughout the week-end.
Peter Scott suggested the club purchase a mower for cutting the perimeter of the field, one was to be bought second hand for less than £100. Two metal dustbins were also needed for the lock up due to the mice problem.
Fixtures
Provisional fixtures for season 2008 were then presented to the meeting with only 2 spare Sundays – only new fixtures being Spalding Poachers & Pinchbeck.
Subscriptions / Match Fees / Fund Raising
It was unanimously agreed that Match Fees remain the same at £7 per match, still with no club subscription. Those in full time education to pay half at £3.50, and juniors free of charge.
Fund raising football cards would be sold on match days, Stephen Revett agreed to help Stuart Singleterry if needed.
Cricket Evening – 85th Anniversary of Welney v Friday Bridge.
A cricket evening has been arranged in the Lamb & Flag for Sunday March 30th to remember the Blows brothers’ feat of bowling Friday Bridge out for “0” in only 28 balls.
Memorabilia, match ball, news paper cuttings, medals and copy of score card are to be displayed in a new wall cabinet.
Jack Burkinshaw and Devon Malcolm have been invited.
Any other business.
The club secretary agreed to write to the Parish Council Clerk concerning the following matters:
1. Rodent problem in the pavilion, especially the kitchen?
2. Moles were making a re-appearance.
3. Repair of toilet widow and showers.
4. The cutting down of the tall conifers at the New Road end.
Mark Brown would also raise the issues at the next Parish Council meeting.
Neil Parkinson requested pre-season net sessions - it was decided to arrange these for the first three Sundays in April between 10.00 – 12.00.
Pre-season work was needed to clean / paint the sight screens, clear the rubbish between the “Lock-up” and pavilion and prepare the “Nets area” replacing the netting and matting, a general clear up of the corner.
Mark Brown asked if the club could supply articles for the local “Welney News” – cut off dates being April 1st, June 1st and August 1st. The secretary agreed to e-mail club news and events to the editor.
Presentation Evening
Next seasons Presentation Evening was provisionally booked for Friday October 3rd.
The meeting closed at 8.40 pm.