7 November 2012
Held at Flixton Cricket Club
Metros, Clifton, Partington and U.S.C. not present.
Chairman welcomed delegates and commented on successful season and congratulated all winners.
The minutes were read from 2011 A.G.M.
Secretary said he had enjoyed his first season and thanked rest of committee for their support.
Fixture secretary reported that despite bad weather we managed to get all matches in.
The new rule was used 38 times in Div 2 four of which were disqualified because they were not worst loser.Sale Cons gained 1 place by using rule.
Victoria Park thanked fixture sec on excellent web site. All delegates agreed.
Competition secretary congratulated all winners and hoped finals would be better supported in future.
Balance was down on previous year £129.81p due mainly to poor raffle at A.G.M. and increase costs for engraving.
It was recommened that registration fees to be raised by £5 per team for 2013 season.
Delegates voted 14 for 0 against
The auditors said the treasurer had done a good job in his 1st season and recommended to look round for cheaper engravers and review raffle ticket selling.
County rep reported situation at Greater Manchester Bowls and said progress had been made to stop it folding and he would know more after their A.G.M. and would report back at the January meeting.
All committee members were happy with their honorariums.
Proposal by Flixton Cons to amend bye-law 6 to allow roll over before a match was seconded by Chandos and was passed 10 for 4 against.
Proposal by Man Comm to amend date for return of Notices of Motion was passed unanimously.
Proposal by Man Comm to amend date of entry into Pairs and Merit was passed unanimously.
The Chairman then closed the meeting at 15.05.