Post by JT on Jul 26, 2015 6:47:12 GMT
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 49th Annual General Meeting, held at the Railway, Billingshurst on Wednesday 15th July 2015
Those present:
Steve Eely, Colin Bolton, Dave Simmons, Tony Temple, Clive and Margaret Thompson, John Tidy, Dave Sands, Lin Lennon, Stuart Carruthers, Adam Kuzimski and Jim Greensted
Apologies for absence:
Ding & Mick Johnson, Keith & Terri Newman, Lee Cable, Mike Lennon, Mick Clack and Tommy Howell
Meeting opened 8.30pm by the Chairman who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 48th A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by
Tony Temple and seconded by Dave Simmons as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising, although a comment was made regarding the high quality of the diaries produced by Vernon Sparkes. Diaries will be produced again for this season
The Chairman gave his Report on the previous Season
He thanked the following:
John Tidy for his job as Secretary/Treasurer’ who has done an excellent job keeping the league running smoothly. The committee for their work and support during his first season.
Everyone who supported the raffle and those who donated prizes which really helped with the trophy fund and keeping fee's down.
Alfold S.C. For the use of their premises on finals night, and Malcom Greening,
the bar staff and the ladies who supplied the food. He had a lot of comments on a good night.
The Statement of Accounts, which were available on the night, were discussed.
The closing Bank balance was £417.25 plus £9.90 cash, compared to £379.61 for Season 2013 / 2014. The Treasurer confirmed that the bank balance was supported by the latest bank statement. This balance was checked by Adam Kuzimski.
It was proposed by Jim Greensted and seconded by Adam Kuzimski that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2015/16
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2014/2015
President: I. King
Vice-Presidents: A.Temple and P Gibbs
Chairman: S.Eely
Vice Chairman: D Johnson
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy
Governing Committee of 7 playing Members
L. Lennon, D Simmons, D Sands, S Short, M Johnson, P Hartley and V Sparkes
It was decided that the Committee should be re-elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Adam Kuzimski, seconded by Colin Bolton and the vote was carried
NEW RULES AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING RULES
RULE NUMBER 8 ANNUAL LEAGUE FEES AND RULE NUMBER 40 JUBILEE CUP FEES
Annual Subscription to be increased by £5.00 to £40.00 per season per team, but would now include automatic entry into the Jubilee Cup as well as the Team Cup. If teams did not wish to enter the Jubilee Cup they would not receive a £5.00 refund.
Jubilee Cup fees for non BHBBL teams will increase by £2.50 to £10.00
After Discussion, it was decided to leave the Annual League Fee at £35.00 per team, but to decrease the Jubilee Cup fees for BHBBL teams to £5.00 per entry. Also to increase the Jubilee Cup entry fee for Non BHBBL teams from £7.50 to £10.00 per entry
This was proposed by Clive Thompson and seconded by Dave Sands
RULE NUMBER 29 PLAYER SHORT RULE
To increase the number of times that this rule can be used from six to eight times
After Discussion it was decided to leave the number of times that this rule can be used at 6
RULE NUMBER 30 BHBBL INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS
“All players must regularly either play, or be available to play on a Wednesday night" to be added to this rule regarding the entry criteria of these competitions
After discussion this change was passed with the proviso that "in the BHBBL League" was added to the amendment
This was proposed by Clive Thompson and seconded by Lin Lennon
Any Other Business.
Inter League
It was decided that unless a BHBBL Inter League side can be organised by Tuesday 28th July when the Sussex Bar Billiards AGM is held, Adam Kuzimski will inform the Sussex Bar Billiards Secretary, that the BHBBL is unable to enter a team in this year's competition
As far as the "One Day Competition" is concerned the league secretary will notify the Inter League Secretary as to whether BHBBL can enter a team by the beginning of the new year
Committee Meetings
After Discussion, the Secretary has agreed to hold meeting throughout the season
Meeting closed 9.15pm approx
