LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY HOCKEY UMPIRING

ASSOCIATION

Secretary; David Elworthy, 71a Rasen Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3EZ

Telephone: 07554194448 e-mail:

84thANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWednesday 5th June 2015

PRESENT

Barrie Pollard (BP) / Emma Shelbourn (ES) / Ryan Mountney (RM)
Emma Dodd (ED) / Paul Watts (PW) / David Elworthy (DE)
Tracy Watts (TW) / Greg Wines / Philip Ingall (PI)
Jill Warrick (JW)
Ashley Rex (AR) / Richard Glynne-Jones (RGJ)
Rob Knowles (RK) / Ken Stevenson (KS)

APOLOGIES

Neil McInnes / Stephen Stapenhill-Hunt / Chris Dodd
Barry Barr
Tony Gregson
Andy Gregson
Gavin Naismith
Cath Gregory
Sonia Allen
James Ireland
Jack Warner
Yvonne McCartney (YM) / Cat Brown
Stuart Birkett (SB)
Barbara Hanwell
John Pickett
Simon Wilmot
Tony Perrin
Kate Ireland
Nick Ellis / Alan Foster
John Flemming
Sam Hanwell
Harriett Hanwell
Kendal Baggott
Matthew Pilgrim
Jason Tholen
Bob Ellis

MINUTES OF AGM 2014

Were read, amended and agreed, proposed by PI, seconded by PW and signed by BP, agreed by all.

MATTERS ARISING

Constitutional changes produced on separate sheet, BP to send to ERHUA

Young Umpire Award to be known as Philip Ingall Award, please amend.

CHAIRMAN

BP report provided. Copy of this available separately, commented on Lincolnshire’s progression legacy of umpires continuing with umpires promoted in both North & East Region, with NPUA umpires developing well. LHA to be discuss being added to LCHUA website. Any nominations for IOM exchange to be made, hope to send 2 people in March. Hope to carry our coaching days at clubs again. RM & Stephen Stapenhill-Hunt nominated for EH national awards, however both runners-up. Jack Warner’s nomination was not shortlisted.

TREASURER

TW provided report. PI proposed, ED seconded, all in favour.BP raised concern over the loss of Level 1 Umpire Course income now the system has been centralised by England Hockey. This is being raised in conversations with Richard Glynne-Jones separately and will be feedback to the council at the next meeting. £1k income less than previous year. Income includes shirts being bought, etc.

PI asked how much admin cost was website, £800 including set up so why big difference. TW allocated some costs in the wrong headlines when the website set up, had less sub-headings to allocate money to. BP asked if groups can be shown to explain it, print off a copy for next year and a summary for everyone else.

Donations this year £87 and last year more like £700, so another big difference.

MEMBERSHIP

TW presented report and membership numbers have slightly dropped again. PI suggested more contact and development with the members to attend these meetings, discussion for next committee meeting.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Remain the same for another year. Memberships at £20 adult and £10 U18 and mileage allowance at 26p. £10 for unassessed adults and students, stay same for upcoming year.

Agreed not to amend mileage but this could be revisited in December. Association did make a profit and this is not a profit organisation.

CHIEF COACH

SB not available at meeting to product report, however report has been submitted and will be available online. Key points: SB & ED to attend conference in June held by EH and RGJ. New Level 1 umpires don’t get that they have to become a member of a county. DE states they are informed on his courses. PI asked how do you know an umpire is fully assessed as they get a card stating unassessed and not a new one saying assessed. Emma S states PW would not appoint an unqualified umpire. PW states that you can get this information from the LCHUA website. 10 umpires were assessed this year, with another 50 coachings took place.

YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR REPORT

RM submitted report. BP praised the work done by Ryan in his first year and is good to see the county developing more opportunities for younger umpires.

APPOINTMENTS

PW report provided. Although the county has a limited number of neutral pool umpires, it is pleasing to welcome new additions. PW doesn’t agree with website figures.

ERHUA

SB has nothing to report, he will be attending the meeting in September and he wishes to continue as the representative for LCHUA.

LHA

JW states that AGM has filled all positions and moving forward..

LINCOLNSHIRE WOMENS LEAGUE

JW reportsthat although the league is now under the guise of the East, the committee still meet to provide support to the local clubs and still continue to try and drive participation in the ladies game.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

See below

UMPIRE OF THE YEAR

Award given to Steven Stapenhill-Hunt: to be presented atthe Lincolnshire Club Championships

Young Umpire Award (Phil Ingall award) is bestowed upon Cecilia Robinson

AOB

JW wished to thank BP and all others for taking office.

Richard Glynne-Jones (Head of Officiating & Volunteering at England Hockey) then lead a session concerning the new development pathways for umpires, umpire developers, Coaches & assessors that is being rolled out through the country. He referenced DE as DE is a recognised Tutor by EH for the delivery of courses throughout Lincolnshire & surrounding areas.

Following this presentation, he then led a session on the “New Rules” ably supported by DE, ED & ES.

DONM

To be confirmed.

Meeting closed at 20-45.

POSITION / PROPOSED / SECONDED / ELECTED
President / PI / ES / JW
Vice President / PI / BP / Propose on block from handbook
Chairman / RM / TW / BP
Secretary / Vacant / DE Standing in until New Volunteer
has been sourced
Treasurer / BP / KS / TW
Membership Secretary / Combined under the treasurer role / TW
Appointments / DE
PI / AR
JW / PW
SB
Chief Coach
Level 1 Umpire
Co-ordinator / ED / DE / TW
ERHA / KS / RK / JW
ERHUA / PW / ES / SB
LHA / All in favour
ES / PI / BP & SB
RM
Young Umpire
Co-Ordinator
Auditor / TW / RM / Chris McKenna
Vice President Representative / PW / SB / PI
Council Members / BP / ES / MP, DE, ED & YM

Signed

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