A.G.M.2009 MINUTES
Date :- 04-11-2009
Venue:- Timperley Cricket Club
Present:- K.Jobbins,P.Jobbins,M.Woollard,B.Jarrard,B.Dougall,
R.Sabberton,J.Petch,B.Blease,D.Ward,,P.Agar,
M.Short,N.James,D.Twiney.P.Smith,B.Huxley,R.Cartledge,
R.Anderton,S.Micheal,M.Sarka,M.McGibbon,N.Warner,G.Scurr
M.Spencer,B.Bishop,M.Rowbotham,M.Boffey,A.RicketsP.Heads,
T.Brown,A.Cowder,C.Wilks,P.Hutchinson,J.Wilde,S.Aspinal,
S.Barnes,H.Bailey,A.Smith,N.James,M.Samuru
(39)
Clubs represented:- Wistaston,Tattenhall,Lymm,Hale Barns,Congleton,
Saughall, HawkGreen,
Neston,
AlderleyEdge,Mossley,Winsford,Oakmere,Poynton,Trinity,
Stalybridge,StockportGeorgians,Comstall,
(29)
Also present:- Dan Musson (E.C.B.).
Apologies:- G.Tomlinson,A.Sambrook..
Opening Statement:- Nick James welcomed all members present to our 4th A.G.M...
N.J. also introduced Mike Woollard & Dan Musson (E.C.B.).
Minutes of Last A.G.M.:-Agreed o.k
Chairman’s Report:- N.J. spoke about funding for equipment, which when purchased
will be based at Tattenhall cricket club.
The two level 1 I.O.G. courses held during 2009 were well
Supported, however the level 2 course was postponed due to
lack of numbers.
N.J. thanked Toft & Warrington cricket clubs for their
Hospitality on course days.
N.J. acknowledged the continuing support received from
The 4Cs.
N.J. outlined the I.O.G./E.C.B. performance standard scheme
which
involved the
assessed by the pitch advisors.
Finally, Nick noted the sound financial position the C.A.G.
is currently in & stated that the Webb site is up and running.
.
Treasurer’s Report:- Dave Twiney presented the account for the period up to Nov 09
Balance at Nov 08 = £944
Balance at Nov 09 = £1439
Members 110
Note – Out goings on equipment maintenance = £600
Cost of food etc on course days = £140
Grant from 4Cs for equipment = £500
It was agreed that individual subs remain at £10-00 per person.
Secretary’s report:- K.Jobbins outlined concern regarding the number of members
who are bothering to attend our meetings.
The attendance at our autumn open meeting at Neston was 15.
However the turn out this evening is a very promising 39,the
location of our meetings does seem to be critical.
K.J. also stated that now subs are collected direct by the County
league we need to obtain details of who the grounds men are in
order to communicate with them.
Election of Officers:-
Kevin Jobbins indicated he wished to stand down.
All the other committee members were prepared to stand.
Brian Jarrard was prepared to take on the secretary’s role.
There were no other nominees—
Chairman---N.James
Treasurer---D.Twiney
Sec --- B.Jarrard (prop D.Twiney sec J.Petch)
Pitch Advisor—P.Agar
General---
M.Samuru
A.Rickets
DWard
A.O.B.:- Q Would the pitch assessments being carried out at county league
level be undertaken at lower level league clubs in the future?
A no, but if a club required an assessment, it can be undertaken at a
Cost of £400.
Assessment findings could lead to a requirement for equipment,
This in turn could facilitate a case being made for a grant.
A discussion took place regarding pitch marks awarded by
Umpires in the County and Meller Braggins leagues
PRESENTATION 1.
There followed a presentation by Mark Samuru
Loam.
Mark outlined a proposal to supply clubs with end of season loam.
Once we are able to group the various clubs by ‘type of loam’ we
will be in a position to seek bulk delivery of the product direct to
the clubs involved.
The will lead to a considerable saving in the price of the loam.
Winter Spiking
Mark also put forward a proposal whereby he would be prepared
To visit a members ground during the winter months in order to
Carry out spiking of the square.
Marks company would use the C.A.G. equipment to carry out this
work,but use his transport & labour ,a charge of £50 per visit
would be made.
PRESENTATION 2.
Mike Woolard addressed the meeting—
Mike spoke about—
·
number of
· cricket force
· Forums
· Representative matches
· Coaches
· Promoting succession
· Groundsmanship as a profession
· Grant applications
PRESENTATION 3.
Dan Musson addressed the meeting—
Dan spoke about—
· how to progress a project
· Fine turf project----pitch report,I.D. the problem
· Non turf project----use e.c.b. approved contractor
· Non turf pitches are not maintenance free
· There is a need to budget for a replacement after 10 yrs
· Refer to—www.ecb.co.uk/techspecs
The meeting closed at approx 21-30 hrs and refreshments taken.
Thanks to Timperley C.C. for a good venue
.
Next committee meeting---- to be advised.
Signed……………………………Chairman
Date………………