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2011 Annual General Meeting – Minutes
Please find below minutes of the 2011 Annual General Meeting from 12th December 20:30 Start.
Review of 2010/11
Martin West presented report detailing the achievements of the league since the last AGM including
- Review winners of the competitions.
- the progress of the Mens & Ladies Interleague teams.
- Darwen players representation within Lancashire.
- Recognition of Jamie Ridsdale’s top ranking in the Interleague competition this year, along with Cath Slaters and Trish Fogarty current status in the Ladies.
- An explanation of the reasoning behind the Media Village league was also included.
- Announcement of Allan Harle’s (Chairman) and Matt Bishop’s (Secretary) resignation due to family and work commitments.
Layne Walkden was introduced to the meeting after taking over the treasurers job since last AGM. Layne proceded to detail the income and expenditure of the league association. He then further went on to explain the Income and Expenditure of the Interleague teams and how the team are self sufficient in terms of finances.
Committee Formation
As described earlier, Allan Harle has stepped down and proposals where asked for a replacement Chairman. Martin West has been elected as Chairman.
As a result the Vice Chairman position will become available and proposals where made. Craig Rustidge has been elected by the meeting.
Layne Walkden was approved to continue his role as Treasurer.
The Secretary position has also become available and proposals where made. Graham Battersby has been elected by the meeting.
Existing committee members re-elected where Jimmy Bolan, Paul Otley, Maxine Goulding, Trish Fogarty.
Additional committee members elected where Julie Buck, Jordan Battersby, Rob Rice.
Any Other Business
Scotch Doubles – A proposal was made for the introduction of Scotch Doubles, as opposed to the current doubles format. An explanation was made of the format of scotch doubles i.e. Players take alternative shots as opposed to alternative visits. The proposal was rejected by the meeting.
Punch B request to return to the A League – Punch B have asked that, if a position presents itself, can they be re-admitted to the A League. The proposal was accepted by the meeting.
Behavior – The meeting was informed that a number of incidents over the previous year involving Verbal, Physical Racial and Sexist behaviour. They was also informed that rules will be strictly adhered to.
“60 Seconds” Rule – A proposal was made for the introduction of the “60 Second” rule, The proposal has been been maked for review at next AGM to allow for all captains to review over the coming year and give a full opinion next time.
Meeting Closed 21:30