EASTBOURNE AGM 2012

[gandalf the untidy]

Hi Eastbourne BB fans

My Proposals for the next season,

1. All matches to be played with double break, seems fairer particularlty as tables are generally difficult, and will make games more interesting and will produce higher average scores which will in turn improve player skills.

2. No plate competitions at all, not enough entrants and trophys too expensive

3. Competition draws done in one event so not redrawn at each round (to save time and effort as no one in eastbourne seems keen to organise the comps, also will reduce the length of the league season which is too long.

4 Competition matches to be played off league night but on specified dates again to reduce the length of the league.

5 alternative to 4, Only play home and aways once instead of twice and fill in with another comp.

Give it some thought boys and girl

regs cs

[gandalf the untidy]

Hi Eastbourne bb Fans

AGM now confirmed as 7.30pm 3rd July 2012 at The Hospital Club

regs cs

[gandalf the untidy]

Hi Eastbourne BB fans,

AGM now Changed by others to 10th July so will have to reschedule wantney mann 2nd leg match

Am resigning chairmanship due to the relative lack of enjoyment playing in Eastbourne and a league chairman needs to be 100% positive and forward thinking, see below proposals which may make playing in Eastbourne a bit more fun for participants. I will play for The star in Eastbourne if the league continues and would like to carry on as captain of the Eastbourne interleague team. Will be playing in Lewes league Mondays and Hastings on Wednesdays next season.

My Proposals for the next season, with additional comments from previous post

1. All matches to be played with double break, seems fairer particularlty as tables are generally difficult, and will make games more interesting and will produce higher average scores which will in turn improve player skills.

2. No plate competitions at all, not enough entrants and trophys too expensive

3. Competition draws done in one event so not redrawn at each round (to save time and effort as no one in eastbourne seems keen to organise the comps, also will reduce the length of the league season which is too long.

4 Competition matches to be played off league night but on specified dates again to reduce the length of the league.

5 alternative to 4, Only play home and aways once instead of twice and fill in with another comp. OR  have only 1 home and away and play more friendlies with other league teams

6 get tough on collecting ALL fees at the start of the season and that includes Sussex comps, nothing more embarracing than putting names forward and getting promises of payment that dont turn up and then neither does the player.

Give it some thought boys and girl

regs cs

[gandalf the untidy]

Hi Eastbourne BB fans.

Pleased to report that Phil Osborne is happy to take over your secretary duties. Stewart may do competiotion secretary suggest Chris Haynes as New Chairman

To clarify suggested rule changes

Rule 33H Clashes with rule 38 - remove 33H

Rule 34 Add Double Breaks

Rule 39 Change start time to 8.00pm

Rule 43 Change start time to 8.00pm

Rule 45 Ensure all teams are aware of this rule ie no postponements due to lack of players

Rule 46 add 15000 and 20000 points

Rule 53 add if members are deemed by the committee to have bought the league into disrepute the committee will take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary, sever infringements could result in temporary or permanent bans for the offenders

Finals night, if for any reason a member is unavailable to play in the singles ,doubles or triples on finals night the committee will place alternative suitable player/s of their choice to play instead.

regs

CS

[gandalf the untidy]

May 12, 2012 19:01:21 GMT gandalf the untidy said:

Hi Eastbourne BB fans

My Proposals for the next season,

1. All matches to be played with away team breaks first throughout with double break, seems fairer particularlty as tables are generally difficult, and will make games more interesting and will produce higher average scores which will in turn improve player skills.

2. No plate competitions at all, not enough entrants and trophys too expensive

3. Competition draws done in one event so not redrawn at each round (to save time and effort as no one in eastbourne seems keen to organise the comps, also will reduce the length of the league season which is too long.

4 Competition matches to be played off league night but on specified dates again to reduce the length of the league.

5 alternative to 4, Only play home and aways once instead of twice and fill in with another comp.

Give it some thought boys and girl

regs cs

[gandalf the untidy]

Report on Eastbourne AGM

Chairman Chris Haynes
Vice Chairman Chris Turner
Treasurer Nigel Pead
Secretary Phil Osbourne

Attendance 12

Rule changes Double break comes in defeating all away breaks by 1 vote

Interleague Captain Colin Southouse
Interleague venue The Hospital Club

Sponsors The Hospital Club

Finals night tables Sponsored by The Hospital Club
Finals night and Stan allen venue The Hospital Club

Subs and comp fees remain unchanged

First 15k and 20k awards added to rules

Accounts balance up £34.00

Full set of minutes to be posted by Ozzie Junior

regs cs

[gandalf the untidy]

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE DGHSSC 10th July 2012 AT 20.15 HOURS.

IN ATTENDANCE      
Colin Southouse, Roy Jenkins, Stewart Chant, Chris Turner, Chris Haynes, Mick Riley, Terry Cox, Tony Smith, Andy Craddock, Lee Sunshine, Phil Osborne.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:      
Nigel Pead who is away with his work.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS 2012-2013 SEASON
The following persons were nominated and accepted these positions: -
League Chairman – Chris Haynes
Vice Chairman – Chris Turner
League Secretary – Phil Osborne
League Treasurer – Nigel Pead
Interleague Captain – Colin Southouse
MINUTES OF THE LAST AGM in 2011:      
These were not read.
CHAIRMANS REPORT:        
Colin thanked the committee members for their continued support and hard work throughout the year.
SECRETARYS REPORT          
Roy explained that following Nigel Pead’s departure on naval duties, he had taken over as Secretary for most of the 2011/2012 season. However he did not want to continue in the role but would still update the website if the new secretary sends him the results.
TREASURERS REPORT            
Funds in the bank stand at £513.03 as at today’s date. There was no cash in hand, as it has all been banked. Total income for the 2011-2012 season was £523.34. League profit for the year was £34.34
SPONSORSHIP 2012-2013
The kind offer of £100 was proposed and accepted by the DGHSSC it was also agreed that finals night would be at the DGH for the 2012-2013 season where they would also provide the money for the hire in of additional tables for the night. Many thanks for the sponsorship in the 2011-2012 season from Hailsham Roadway.
PROPOSALS FOR LEAGUE FORMAT & RULE CHANGES – 2012-2013 SEASON
Rule 33H will now be removed from the rules with reference to a marker will now be removed as it clashes with rule 38.
Rule 34 will now be changed that all games in the league will be double breaks this rule change was agreed as it was felt that this would give more encouragement to the weaker players in the league or any new starters.
Rule 39 and 43 will now change to start time of 8.00pm and table to be cleared of practising by 8.00pm.
Rule 45 was read out again and ensured that all captains and players were aware of the rule regarding postponement of games however it was agreed that the secretary would leave a spare week in the first half and second half of the season which would allow for any postponements to be played any outstanding games must be completed within that half of the season.
Rule 46 it was agreed that there would be an additional recognition for scores of 15000 and above and 20000 and above.
Rule 53 to be added if members are deemed by the committee to have bought the league into disrepute the committee will take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary severe infringements could result in temporary or permanent bans for the offenders.
The following caused a lengthy discussion however with no suitable alternative being agreed upon the following was agreed Finals Night if for any reason a member is unavailable to play in the singles, doubles or triples on finals night the committee will place suitable alternative suitable players of their choice to play in their stead.
The following proposal has been deferred until it is known how many teams and players we will have for the 2012-2013 season. Proposal for new league format 6 single games played home and away and a 3rd game played at a neutral venue, this will shorten the league and enable teams of 3 players to play, meaning more teams available.

SUSSEX INTER LEAGUE      
It was fully agreed that Colin Southouse should continue as Interleague captain however the new home venue will be the DGH.

MATTERS ARISING & ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Everyone agreed that the Team Registration fees will remain the same £30 per Team and Single, Doubles and Trebles competition fees will remain the same. It was also agreed that the current singles plate competition will be scrapped. Phil Osborne will make contact with new venues for the 2012-2013 season to see if there is any interest majoring on the following venues The Barley Mow, The Kings Head, The Arlington, TGWU or TUC club, The Half Moon Cade Street.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING
TUESDAY 14th AUGUST 2012 at DGHSSC at 8.15pm
Please bring league entry fees of £30 per team and registration forms if not already given to Phil Osborne. The entry forms for Single, Doubles and Trebles will be distributed and payment on the night would be appreciated.

The meeting was closed at 22.20hrs.

Notes prepared by Phil Osborne.

Edited by cs to to remove contact details