WEST FARLEIGH SPORTS CLUB CRICKET AGM
MINUTES
Friday, 17th November 2023 at The Walnut Tree, East Farleigh
1 Introduction and apologies for absence
Present: Paul Baines (PJB) Chairman, Ian Prideaux (IP), Terry Baines (TB), Alan Smith (AS), Bill Norman (BN), Tom McKellow (TMc), Jon Passmore (JP), Matt Davis (MD), Jamie Webb (JW), Tom Osborne (TO), Trevor Goldhagen (TG), Les Watkins (LW), Alex Beechey (AB), Darren McGrath (DG), Andy James (AJ), Wyn Barnado (WB), Matt Brooke (MB), Darron Day (DD), Marius Van Der Schyff (MvdS), Russell Fairman (RF), Thom William (ThW), Pat Davis (PD), Andrew Caldwell (AC), Dan Pritchard (DP)
Apologies: Ian Pearce Vice-Chairman, David Gilliver Secretary, Adam Voller Treasurer, Jack Martin,
2 Minutes of 2022 AGM were summerised by PJB – and confirmed as fair and accurate
3 Matters Arising
Due to the unusual nature of this year’s cricket AGM (namely, to hold it immediately prior to the annual presentation dinner) it was agreed to forego any strict adherence to the agenda. The wonderful attendance for such a meeting warranted such action.
There were no matters arising that would not be covered by this meeting.
4. Elections of officers
The following positions below, each had only one proposer and seconder, and were all elected unopposed.
Note: Due to JW’s shift pattern, AS will continue assist as necessary
5 Net Sessions
It was proposed that Trevor Goldhagen should be asked to organised nets again for this winter, only if there is an appetite shown for them. The club once again endorsed its support for nets, to encourage new members and enhance good practice, and once again would cover their costs.
6 Spring Cleaning
Good Friday as per usual, for a thorough clean, as always it is hoped that more of the players take responsibility for taking on a fair share of all of the tasks. Further duties will take place before every home game to do all the weekly jobs that needs doing. Players are asked to be at the ground one hour before the games to “do the necessary”.
7 Grounds and Equipment
The tree management programme is still in place, further management of the trees will happen during the close season.
All mowers have been serviced and are working well.
The roller’s clutch is well past its best years, and should be made better. PJB will come back to the committee with recommendations.
The containers are showing their age, and PJB stated his intention to improve the provision, and would come back to the committee with recommendations.
The new kitchen/bar area is almost complete, except for refitting the fridge and decoration. Thanks to TO for the donation of the fridge.
Thanks to AJ and WB for their help given to PJB in building the work surfaces and lintels
PJB to build similar bench seating in the visitor’s changing rooms to the home.
8 Fixtures
The club will compete in Divisions 3 and 6 next season. The 2nd’s were promoted 2nd last season, even only having one 5 games. This was in no small way down to the new bonus point system, which acted in our favour.. All our present friendlies will continue. We have been approached by players from "the hospital" to use our ground for several Sundays, this was agreed with TW's blessing.
We will compete in the National Village Cup again.
9 Players
We are losing some players, and a concerted effort should be given to recruiting new ones. The banners we have will be put up in the new year. and the nets will help. But it was thought the bulk of the responsibilities should lie on the shoulders of the present players to invite suitable candidates to the club. They are out there! They just need asking.
10 Match Tax / Club Subs
The treasurer has not asked for an increase.
The club subs to remain at £25 per annum or £2/game. Players are full voting members when they have paid one year’s subs and are up-to-date with their financial commitments to the club.
Cricket match tax remains the same. For ’40 over games’ this is at £10 per game. Teas will be charged at £3/tea
The club has 3+ card readers available for use by all sports teams.
PJB to investigate other options, to include a one-off payment per year, that would have benefits both for the players and the club
All this was AGREED
11. Teas
The league again will allow clubs to make up their own minds whether to provide teas or not. It was asked whether we should continue to make teas next season. It was agreed that we should.
12. AOB
12.1 PJB stated that it was still the Club’s intention to put the ownership of the cricket ground into a trust. This is to ensure it remain as a cricket ground for the benefit of the Sports Club and the community.
12.4 PJB stated the fencing on the North and East boundaries were still in poor state and would soon need replacing.
12.5 The league’s proposal to have ‘blue lines’ to improve straighter bowling would be supported.
The league’s proposal to continue with the present bonus point system was to opposed
Meeting closed at 7:45pm
MINUTES
Friday, 17th November 2023 at The Walnut Tree, East Farleigh
1 Introduction and apologies for absence
Present: Paul Baines (PJB) Chairman, Ian Prideaux (IP), Terry Baines (TB), Alan Smith (AS), Bill Norman (BN), Tom McKellow (TMc), Jon Passmore (JP), Matt Davis (MD), Jamie Webb (JW), Tom Osborne (TO), Trevor Goldhagen (TG), Les Watkins (LW), Alex Beechey (AB), Darren McGrath (DG), Andy James (AJ), Wyn Barnado (WB), Matt Brooke (MB), Darron Day (DD), Marius Van Der Schyff (MvdS), Russell Fairman (RF), Thom William (ThW), Pat Davis (PD), Andrew Caldwell (AC), Dan Pritchard (DP)
Apologies: Ian Pearce Vice-Chairman, David Gilliver Secretary, Adam Voller Treasurer, Jack Martin,
2 Minutes of 2022 AGM were summerised by PJB – and confirmed as fair and accurate
3 Matters Arising
Due to the unusual nature of this year’s cricket AGM (namely, to hold it immediately prior to the annual presentation dinner) it was agreed to forego any strict adherence to the agenda. The wonderful attendance for such a meeting warranted such action.
There were no matters arising that would not be covered by this meeting.
4. Elections of officers
The following positions below, each had only one proposer and seconder, and were all elected unopposed.
- First XI Captain: Matt Davis
- First XI vice-captain to be held over to further explore our options. Jack Prideaux was thanked for all the work he had done in his role as vice-captain
- Second XI Captain: Tom McKellow
- Second XI Vice-Captain: Jamie Webb (aided by Alan Smith)
- League Rep: Terry Baines
- Fixture Secretary: Paul Baines
- Players’ Reps: Tom Osborne and Bill Norman
- Groundsman: Tony Williams
Note: Due to JW’s shift pattern, AS will continue assist as necessary
5 Net Sessions
It was proposed that Trevor Goldhagen should be asked to organised nets again for this winter, only if there is an appetite shown for them. The club once again endorsed its support for nets, to encourage new members and enhance good practice, and once again would cover their costs.
6 Spring Cleaning
Good Friday as per usual, for a thorough clean, as always it is hoped that more of the players take responsibility for taking on a fair share of all of the tasks. Further duties will take place before every home game to do all the weekly jobs that needs doing. Players are asked to be at the ground one hour before the games to “do the necessary”.
7 Grounds and Equipment
The tree management programme is still in place, further management of the trees will happen during the close season.
All mowers have been serviced and are working well.
The roller’s clutch is well past its best years, and should be made better. PJB will come back to the committee with recommendations.
The containers are showing their age, and PJB stated his intention to improve the provision, and would come back to the committee with recommendations.
The new kitchen/bar area is almost complete, except for refitting the fridge and decoration. Thanks to TO for the donation of the fridge.
Thanks to AJ and WB for their help given to PJB in building the work surfaces and lintels
PJB to build similar bench seating in the visitor’s changing rooms to the home.
8 Fixtures
The club will compete in Divisions 3 and 6 next season. The 2nd’s were promoted 2nd last season, even only having one 5 games. This was in no small way down to the new bonus point system, which acted in our favour.. All our present friendlies will continue. We have been approached by players from "the hospital" to use our ground for several Sundays, this was agreed with TW's blessing.
We will compete in the National Village Cup again.
9 Players
We are losing some players, and a concerted effort should be given to recruiting new ones. The banners we have will be put up in the new year. and the nets will help. But it was thought the bulk of the responsibilities should lie on the shoulders of the present players to invite suitable candidates to the club. They are out there! They just need asking.
10 Match Tax / Club Subs
The treasurer has not asked for an increase.
The club subs to remain at £25 per annum or £2/game. Players are full voting members when they have paid one year’s subs and are up-to-date with their financial commitments to the club.
Cricket match tax remains the same. For ’40 over games’ this is at £10 per game. Teas will be charged at £3/tea
The club has 3+ card readers available for use by all sports teams.
PJB to investigate other options, to include a one-off payment per year, that would have benefits both for the players and the club
All this was AGREED
11. Teas
The league again will allow clubs to make up their own minds whether to provide teas or not. It was asked whether we should continue to make teas next season. It was agreed that we should.
12. AOB
12.1 PJB stated that it was still the Club’s intention to put the ownership of the cricket ground into a trust. This is to ensure it remain as a cricket ground for the benefit of the Sports Club and the community.
12.4 PJB stated the fencing on the North and East boundaries were still in poor state and would soon need replacing.
12.5 The league’s proposal to have ‘blue lines’ to improve straighter bowling would be supported.
The league’s proposal to continue with the present bonus point system was to opposed
Meeting closed at 7:45pm
