ANTHONY AXFORD BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD AT BRADSHAW C.C.
24th NOVEMBER 2008
Apologies: E. Smith. All other clubs and officials attended. The Chairman welcomed Simon Ainsworth and Chris Lawson, the new representatives for Bradshaw and Little Lever.
The Committee stood in silence in memory of Philip Southern (Eagley), Frank Holland (Farnworth), Les Berry (Kearsley) and Bert Isherwood (Tonge).
Minutes of the October Meeting: These had been circulated and agreed to be a correct record.
Matters Arising: Peter Stafford still requires the following averages; Bradshaw 2nd, Eagley, Egerton, Greenmount, Kearsley and Westhoughton 1st and 2nd.
The Chairman asked that our thanks to Neil Edwards for his presentation on Managed Migration be recorded.
The President read the names of people he intends including in the obituaries in the Handbook.
Correspondence: Cockspur are to sponsor a 20/20 KO in 2009. The Secretary has indicated the Bolton League wish to be involved and this can be discussed in more detail at the January meeting. League winners will have to be decided by Friday 24th July, Area Finals on 2nd August and County Finals on 9th August..
The League Cricket Conference Minutes and Newsletter have been emailed to clubs, and it should be noted that Directors & Officers Liability cover and Legal Expenses cover is now essential for all leagues and clubs.
Finance: The Treasurer reported balances of £765 (Current A/C), £1802 (Savings Account) and £6283 (Junior Coaching A/C). The League has paid the ECB/LCB affiliation fees and Handbooks for each club.
Umpires: Kearsley play in the County Indoor Finals on 4th January at 10am Walkden at 11.30am.
Sometime after the 2009 season the MCC have ruled that bats must be stamped with an A, B or C grade. Umpires have been asked to report illegal bats.
Juniors: The Junior AGM will be at Astley Bridge C.C. at 8.30pm on 27th November.
A level one course for coaches will be held in the Bolton Area in April 2009.
Bolton League Officials are anxious to resolve certain issues with the LCB but are awaiting responses to various items of correspondence.
Ground Report: Mr Morris reported in the future clubs might need to have a groundsman with suitable qualification to be eligible for Clubmark.
Transfer: D. Tonge (Farnworth to Kearsley).
Amendment to Rules: Clubs were reminded at the AGM only voting forms with two appropriate signatures will be accepted. All proposals received a simple majority with the exception of the three relating to professionals, one of the proposals regarding legside wides and the change to the starting time. New voting forms will be distributed along with the voting at this meeting.
Where two conflicting but successful amendments receive a two-thirds majority at an AGM (for example Rule 27 in 2008) the proposal with the greatest number of votes at the next meeting will become the Rule. Voting rights will be as per the AGM.
Any Other Business: The League Dinner had been a success even though numbers were low and six clubs did not attend. The buffet was excellent and the room suitable for similar numbers. The Chairman thanked David Morris for organising the event.
Nomination of Officers: The following were proposed and seconded;
Chairman – Derek Kay
Secretary – Ray Taylor
Treasurer – Chris Monks and Anne Morris
Auditor – Greg Salt
Co-Opted Members (Maximum of three subject to a 75% majority at the AGM) Mike Hall, Tony Hayes and David Morris.
Date of AGM: 8th December, 7.45pm at Bradshaw C.C.