WELNEY CROFT CRICKET CLUB
Annual General Meeting
Season 2006
Lamb & Flag - Sunday December 4th 2005 7.00pm
Eleven members were in attendance – Philip, Stuart & Lewis Singleterry, Kevin, Jackie & Sean Smyth, Stephen & Gareth Kent, Neil Parkinson, John Loveday and Tony Smart.
Apologies - Richard Carter, Colin Taylor, Percy Bulsara, Ken Smart and John
Rowland all 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 a mediocre season and still with
a need for some younger players to join the club.
Secretary’s Report – the secretary also reported a very average season playing 17
fixtures – winning 7, losing 8 and drawing 2 using 35 players throughout the summer.
Special mention to Neil Parkinson who only missed one match with John Loveday & Ken Smart, both missing just 2 fixtures.
The club lost both invitation Cups The Blows Brothers Cup & Peter Bedford Cup to Gooderstone (by 51 runs) and Brentwood & Havering Labour Party (by 3 wickets) respectively.
The season ended with its annual Presentation / Buffet Evening at the Lamb & Flag with 27 members and friends in attendance. Mr.David Pope and club president Mr.Ray Kent presented trophies to the following award winners.
Cricketer of the Year – Stephen Kent, Batting – Ken Smart, Bowling - Malcolm Sargent, Catches – Ken Smart, Fielding – Sean Goodger, Captains Award – Tony Smart.
Ducks Award shared by John Loveday and Percy Bulsara.
Treasurers Report
The treasurer reported a balance of £926.98, a loss on the season of £553.18.
The loss mainly due to costly servicing and repairs to the motor mower (£588.53).
Other major expenses - Wicket preparation £200
Playing Field Fees £180
Mole catcher £148
Cricket Balls £120
Loam for wicket £113
Main sources of income –
Grass Cutting £625
Match Fees £488
Copies of the Balance sheet and Bank statements with receipts were available for all members – the meeting proposed acceptance of the club’s financial statement for the season.
Election of Officers
If all officers were standing for re-election, it was proposed by Philip Singleterry and seconded by Neil Parkinson 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, but emphasised that he needed more help from club members, especially in the spring time and early part of the season and also on home match days?
After general discussion it was decided that a rota be drawn up with 2 players attending early on match days to help John.
Stuart Singleterry, Stephen Kent, Kevin Smyth and Neil Parkinson volunteered to help early season. All members not present would also be notified of the urgency for additional help.
To assist in early season preparation it was decided to hire a motor roller.
Teas – Both Carolyn Loveday and Diane Kent would not be available next season to make the teas for home matches. The club being most grateful for their past services in producing high quality refreshments for the players and visitors.
With a possible 10 home fixtures it was also decided to use a rota system, hopefully only two teas per person would be necessary throughout the season. Shane Singleterry and Jackie Smyth were possible volunteers – other players’ wives / girlfriends would also be approached for help.
Equipment / Kit
After general discussion it was decided to purchase another adult helmet, wicket keepers pads and match balls.
Fixtures - provisional fixtures for season 2006 were then presented to the meeting
with only 6 spare Sundays – it was suggested that the following clubs be approached
Hilton, Upwood, Sandringham and Stamford III.
Colts Cricket
Adrian Buxton attended the meeting with plans to set up a village colts team for players up to the age of 13 years of age.
Adrian was a qualified coach, also holding the necessary qualifications and clearance for training / supervising young players. An initial evening session had already been booked at the Littleport Leisure Centre.
Mid week fixtures would be sought from clubs in the Ely / Cambridge area - Hardwick, Littleport, Fordham, Soham, Ely, Little Downham.
A strip would be prepared for the Colts team and all other facilities, the nets / bowling machine etc. would be made available for their use.
Adrian would hopefully be getting assistance from other parents and there would be a need for supplying the new teams kit / equipment – precise requirements would be discussed in the new year.
Subscriptions / Match Fees / Fund Raising
With additional expenses likely to be incurred during the forthcoming season the need for additional income was agreed.
Proposed by Phil Singleterry and seconded by Stuart Singleterry that match fees be raised from £5 to £7 per match, still with no club subscription. Those in full time education to pay half at £3.50, and juniors free of charge.
John Loveday would obtain some fund raising cards from Florida Trophies and Stuart would sell the tickets, primarily at home matches.
Presentation Evening
Next seasons Presentation Evening was provisionally booked for Friday October 6th.
Any other Business – it was decided to register the clubs affiliation with the
Cambridgeshire Cricket Association.
Club Insurance – general discussion then took place concerning insurance for the players, third parties and property and agreed that subject to being accepted with the CCA that a policy be applied for through the County Cricket Association.
The meeting closed at 8.55 pm.