The chairman opened the meeting welcoming 23 members. A minutes silence was observed for members who had passed away during the last year.
Apologies for absence were received from Ken Barker (President) Peter Hindle & John Glover (Swettenham) Bernard Mc.Lenaghan & Maryke Todd (Cranford) Victory Hall & Swettenham were not represented
The secretary read the minutes from the 36th AGM held 27th February 2014. These were agreed to be a true record. Proposed Frank Murphy (Chelford) Seconded Derek Hurdle (Goostrey)
The Chairman thanked the clubs who hosted last year’s competitions and said that she was pleased that more competitors had stayed on to watch the finals. She said that as usual Presentation Evening was a great success and enjoyed by all present. She said a few more entries would be welcome in the competitions, and closed her remarks by wishing everyone a happy bowling season
The Treasurer distributed copies of the income and expenditure for the past year, which showed a bank balance of £263.97 a decrease of £214.26, this he said was mainly due to a small loss on Presentation Evening. However, he said that this was entirely in our control and we would look at the costs when fixing the ticket price for this year’s event. He recommended that there be no increase in either greenage or prize money this year, but did say that our rule 6.3 (to retain a bank balance of no more than £200) might need to be reviewed in future years. Since our bank balance is only just above the £200 figure any rebate would be insignificant and therefore he will propose a nil rebate this year. He closed his remarks by confirming that the accounts had not yet been audited but the books and bank statement were available for any member to inspect. Allan Burdett (High Legh) said that accounts should not be presented to the meeting for approval prior to audit. A short discussion took place and the Chairman called for a vote on whether accounts should be presented prior to audit. The vote was to accept the accounts prior to audit if the audit could not be carried out prior to the AGM. 10 for, 3 against. Frank Murphy (Chelford) proposed the accounts be accepted subject to audit. Seconded by Mike Grocott (Oughtrington). The Treasurer said that he would try to have the accounts audited prior to the AGM
The Secretary opened his remarks by thanking the team captains for their work organizing their respective teams and getting the results in promptly. He thanked Geoff Owen from Mere for his help in setting up the room for our meetings. He said that at last year’s AGM we voted to improve the handicap for division two players competing in the competitions. Regrettably, entries have not improved and he urged the team captains to encourage their players to enter. In conclusion he read a letter from Guide Dogs for the Blind thanking us for our donation from our “guess the bank note number” competition held on presentation evening.
Individual –Swettenham Bowling Club – Sunday 7th June.
Pairs – Warford Park Bowling Club – Saturday 4th July
Mixed Pairs –Goostrey– Sunday 6th September
Equiport have resigned from the league following the loss of their green in Allostock. They have agreed to move to Swettenham and will play as Swettenham B.
Since this was not a new team the meeting were being informed of this as a courtesy.
1. Jack Bryning Six-a-Side Team Knockout
With diminishing entries for the Jack Bryning six-a-side team knockout we propose making it a pairs team knockout with 3 pairs in each team – still four teams on each green up to the final. The same number of players in each team i.e. 3 pairs. This would require six games to be completed per night, reducing the time required and an earlier finish.
Proposed Oughtrington Bowling Club Seconded by Goostrey Bowling Club
Vote taken 13 for 2 against. Agreed to try for one season.
2. Presentation Evening
The annual Presentation Evening to be held at Mere Parish Club each year instead of the present rotation system.
Proposed Goostrey Bowling Club Seconded Railway Bowling Club
Vote taken 14 for 0 against.
3. Rule 6.3
Since a rebate to restrict our bank balance to £200 would be insignificant – No rebate to be paid this year.
Proposed Treasurer Seconded Derek Hurdle
Passed unanimously
The were no nominations for officers and each had confirmed that they were prepared to stand again they were unanimously voted en-block
President Ken Barker
Chairman Carole Critchley
Secretary Alan Perks
Treasurer Chris Grice
Auditor Tony Wein
The chairman said that honoraria would rise by CPI (consumer price index) as agreed at 2012 AGM
A registration form was included in the pack given out to team captains, which they were reminded to complete and return by 30th March.
The season will commence on 3rd April with the first league match, with the preliminary round of the team knockout being played the following week 10th April.
The annual Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 27th November at Mere Parish Club
Jack Stant (High Legh) proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary for their hard work during the season.
League Meetings were confirmed as follows for 2015. Thursday 21st May, Thursday 18thJune, Thursday 13th August
Team Knockout Draw The draw was completed and 16 teams will compete on 10th April for a place in the first round. The secretary will circulate the draw and it was left to the officers to decide on greens.
Club Contacts
Delegates were asked to notify the secretary of any changes in their club officials following their respective AGMs. As a matter of urgency please notify any change in captains and vice captains so that our fixture book contains the correct contact details.
The meeting closed at 8.57pm