Post by JT on May 27, 2013 7:41:58 GMT
Hi Everybody
The BHBBL AGM will be this Wednesday at the Railway starting at 8.30pm
Below is an Agenda, Minutes of last year’s AGM, and Proposed Rule amendments
If possible please come and support your league
See you there
Best Wishes
JT
PS
If any team wishes to pay next season’s league fees, the amount remains at £30.00 a bargain
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
THE 47th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE
RAILWAY, BILLINGSHURST ON WEDNESDAY 26th July 2013
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
2. MINUTES OF 46th AGM HELD ON 25th JULY 2012.
3. MATTERS ARISING.
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR SEASON 2012/13.
5. TREASURERS REPORT FOR SEASON 2012/13.
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR SEASON 2013/14
(a) PRESIDENT. (CURRENTLY IAN KING)
(b) VICE-PRESIDENTS. (CURRENTLY ADRIAN SKINNER & PETER GIBBS)
(c) CHAIRMAN. (CURRENTLY TONY TEMPLE, WHO IS RETIRING)
(d) VICE-CHAIRMAN. (CURRENTLY DING JOHNSON)
(e) HON. SEC. & TREASURER. (CURRENTLY JOHN TIDY)
(f) GOVERNING COMMITTEE OF FIVE PLAYING MEMBERS.
(CURRENTLY KEITH AND TERRI NEWMAN, LIN LENNON,
STEVE EELY AND DAVE SIMMONS)
7. ANY RULE AMENDMENTS.
(a) NUMBER OF MATCHES REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR HIGHEST SCORE AND BREAK TROPHIES
(b) OPENING BREAK IN THE DECIDING GAME OF MIXED AND OPEN DOUBLES MATCHES
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 46th Annual General Meeting, held at the Railway, Billingshurst on Wednesday 25TH July 2012.
Those present:
Colin Bolton,Steve Eely, Tommy Howell, Ding Johnson, Ian King, Lin Lennon, Keith Newman, Dave Simmons, Tony Temple, Margaret and Clive Thompson, and John Tidy
Apologies for absence:
Colin Cathie, Trevor Goacher and the rest of the Springbok Team, Peter Gibbs, Jim Greensted, Mick Johnson, Mike Lennon and Terri Newman
Meeting opened 8.35 p.m. by the Chairman who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 45th A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by
Tommy Howell and seconded by Lin Lennon as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
The Chairman gave the Report on the previous Season, starting with welcoming the President, Ian King who was able to attend for the first time in a few years
He thanked John Tidy and the Committee for the smooth running of the League, mentioning that regular committee meetings were now held
He thanked Alfold SC for the use of their Club for Finals Night, Malcolm Greening & the Bar Staff and the Ladies who supplied the refreshments and did a brilliant Job. The Chairman received many a comment of a good night
He thanked Clive and Margaret Thompson for keeping the website updated, and also all of the reporters for their interesting match reports. Also their collecting of information of previous trophy winners going back decades.
He thanked everybody who supported the raffle and those who donated prizes, which really helps the trophy repair fund and keeping league fees down
He thanked Mick & Ding Johnson for running the Inter League side again.
He also thanked Simon Bailey for the use of the Blue Ship for Committee Meetings, and finally, Ian & Stella King for the use of their premises this evening,
The Statement of Accounts, which were available on the night, were discussed.
The closing Bank balance was £1,221.70 plus £29.70 cash, compared to £962.96 for Season 2010 / 2011. The Treasurer confirmed that the bank balance was supported by the latest bank statement. The bank statement was checked by Colin Bolton
He also stated that provided the Chairman’s raffle was well supported, the league fees would remain at £30.00. Also that there will be a cost for the tables at Finals Night of £125.00 in future but this will be covered by the £2.00 entry on the night. He also hoped to spend around £700 on trophy repairs and engraving during the coming year.
It was proposed by Keith Newman and seconded by Steve Eely that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2012/13
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2011/2012
President: I. King Proposed by Ding Johnson Seconded by Tommy Howell
Vice-Presidents: A. Skinner and P Gibbs Proposed by Steve Eely Seconded by Dave Simmons
Chairman: A.Temple
Tony Temple mentioned that after 33 years of being the chairman he wanted to retire at the end of the 2012/2013 season. Steve Eely volunteered to replace Tony after his retirement. This was proposed by Lin Lennon and seconded by Ding Johnson
Vice Chairman: D Johnson Proposed by Lin Lennon Seconded by Clive Thompson
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy Proposed by Keith Newman Seconded by Colin Bolton
Governing Committee of 5 playing Members L. Lennon, C Cathie, K. Newman, T. Newman, and S Eely
Colin Cathie was still willing to stand but was unsure as to whether he would be available. It was decided to replace him, and Dave Simmons volunteered to do so.
The remaining Governing Committee should be re-elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Clive Thompson, seconded by Tommy Howell and the vote was carried
The Chairman and Secretary would like to express their thanks to Colin
New Rules and Amendments to existing rules
There were no new rules or amendments notified to the Secretary by the deadline of 11th July
Any Other Business.
Mick and Ding Johnson will continue to run the Inter League and 1 Day teams for the coming season.
The Secretary mentioned that there was a new team, The Mill House, which could mean that the League will increase from 13 to 14 teams. The Committee at a recent meeting decided that the Mill House would enter the league in Division 2
The Secretary mentioned that due to the lack of Landlords participating, the Committee was thinking about stopping the Landlords Cup Competition. The trophies would be re-allocated to other competitions
The Secretary was asked to increase the Xmas break. He agreed to this, but mentioned that there would not be a week allocated for Individual Competitions during the first half of the season
The Secretary stated that the season will start on Wednesday 12st September and the First Committee Meeting is due to take place on Wednesday 15th August
Meeting closed 9.00p.m approx
BHBBL RULES CHANGES
HIGHEST BREAK AND HIGHEST SCORE TROPHIES
To qualify to win these trophies a player must have played in at least 50% of the league matches that season
OPEN AND MIXED DOUBLES COMPETITIONS
The players that took the opening breaks in Games 1 and 2, cannot take the opening break in the third and deciding game
PLAYER SHORT RULE
Due to negative feedback the Committee has decided to withdraw this rule
The BHBBL AGM will be this Wednesday at the Railway starting at 8.30pm
Below is an Agenda, Minutes of last year’s AGM, and Proposed Rule amendments
If possible please come and support your league
See you there
Best Wishes
JT
PS
If any team wishes to pay next season’s league fees, the amount remains at £30.00 a bargain
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
THE 47th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE
RAILWAY, BILLINGSHURST ON WEDNESDAY 26th July 2013
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
2. MINUTES OF 46th AGM HELD ON 25th JULY 2012.
3. MATTERS ARISING.
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT FOR SEASON 2012/13.
5. TREASURERS REPORT FOR SEASON 2012/13.
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR SEASON 2013/14
(a) PRESIDENT. (CURRENTLY IAN KING)
(b) VICE-PRESIDENTS. (CURRENTLY ADRIAN SKINNER & PETER GIBBS)
(c) CHAIRMAN. (CURRENTLY TONY TEMPLE, WHO IS RETIRING)
(d) VICE-CHAIRMAN. (CURRENTLY DING JOHNSON)
(e) HON. SEC. & TREASURER. (CURRENTLY JOHN TIDY)
(f) GOVERNING COMMITTEE OF FIVE PLAYING MEMBERS.
(CURRENTLY KEITH AND TERRI NEWMAN, LIN LENNON,
STEVE EELY AND DAVE SIMMONS)
7. ANY RULE AMENDMENTS.
(a) NUMBER OF MATCHES REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR HIGHEST SCORE AND BREAK TROPHIES
(b) OPENING BREAK IN THE DECIDING GAME OF MIXED AND OPEN DOUBLES MATCHES
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 46th Annual General Meeting, held at the Railway, Billingshurst on Wednesday 25TH July 2012.
Those present:
Colin Bolton,Steve Eely, Tommy Howell, Ding Johnson, Ian King, Lin Lennon, Keith Newman, Dave Simmons, Tony Temple, Margaret and Clive Thompson, and John Tidy
Apologies for absence:
Colin Cathie, Trevor Goacher and the rest of the Springbok Team, Peter Gibbs, Jim Greensted, Mick Johnson, Mike Lennon and Terri Newman
Meeting opened 8.35 p.m. by the Chairman who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 45th A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by
Tommy Howell and seconded by Lin Lennon as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
The Chairman gave the Report on the previous Season, starting with welcoming the President, Ian King who was able to attend for the first time in a few years
He thanked John Tidy and the Committee for the smooth running of the League, mentioning that regular committee meetings were now held
He thanked Alfold SC for the use of their Club for Finals Night, Malcolm Greening & the Bar Staff and the Ladies who supplied the refreshments and did a brilliant Job. The Chairman received many a comment of a good night
He thanked Clive and Margaret Thompson for keeping the website updated, and also all of the reporters for their interesting match reports. Also their collecting of information of previous trophy winners going back decades.
He thanked everybody who supported the raffle and those who donated prizes, which really helps the trophy repair fund and keeping league fees down
He thanked Mick & Ding Johnson for running the Inter League side again.
He also thanked Simon Bailey for the use of the Blue Ship for Committee Meetings, and finally, Ian & Stella King for the use of their premises this evening,
The Statement of Accounts, which were available on the night, were discussed.
The closing Bank balance was £1,221.70 plus £29.70 cash, compared to £962.96 for Season 2010 / 2011. The Treasurer confirmed that the bank balance was supported by the latest bank statement. The bank statement was checked by Colin Bolton
He also stated that provided the Chairman’s raffle was well supported, the league fees would remain at £30.00. Also that there will be a cost for the tables at Finals Night of £125.00 in future but this will be covered by the £2.00 entry on the night. He also hoped to spend around £700 on trophy repairs and engraving during the coming year.
It was proposed by Keith Newman and seconded by Steve Eely that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2012/13
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2011/2012
President: I. King Proposed by Ding Johnson Seconded by Tommy Howell
Vice-Presidents: A. Skinner and P Gibbs Proposed by Steve Eely Seconded by Dave Simmons
Chairman: A.Temple
Tony Temple mentioned that after 33 years of being the chairman he wanted to retire at the end of the 2012/2013 season. Steve Eely volunteered to replace Tony after his retirement. This was proposed by Lin Lennon and seconded by Ding Johnson
Vice Chairman: D Johnson Proposed by Lin Lennon Seconded by Clive Thompson
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy Proposed by Keith Newman Seconded by Colin Bolton
Governing Committee of 5 playing Members L. Lennon, C Cathie, K. Newman, T. Newman, and S Eely
Colin Cathie was still willing to stand but was unsure as to whether he would be available. It was decided to replace him, and Dave Simmons volunteered to do so.
The remaining Governing Committee should be re-elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Clive Thompson, seconded by Tommy Howell and the vote was carried
The Chairman and Secretary would like to express their thanks to Colin
New Rules and Amendments to existing rules
There were no new rules or amendments notified to the Secretary by the deadline of 11th July
Any Other Business.
Mick and Ding Johnson will continue to run the Inter League and 1 Day teams for the coming season.
The Secretary mentioned that there was a new team, The Mill House, which could mean that the League will increase from 13 to 14 teams. The Committee at a recent meeting decided that the Mill House would enter the league in Division 2
The Secretary mentioned that due to the lack of Landlords participating, the Committee was thinking about stopping the Landlords Cup Competition. The trophies would be re-allocated to other competitions
The Secretary was asked to increase the Xmas break. He agreed to this, but mentioned that there would not be a week allocated for Individual Competitions during the first half of the season
The Secretary stated that the season will start on Wednesday 12st September and the First Committee Meeting is due to take place on Wednesday 15th August
Meeting closed 9.00p.m approx
BHBBL RULES CHANGES
HIGHEST BREAK AND HIGHEST SCORE TROPHIES
To qualify to win these trophies a player must have played in at least 50% of the league matches that season
OPEN AND MIXED DOUBLES COMPETITIONS
The players that took the opening breaks in Games 1 and 2, cannot take the opening break in the third and deciding game
PLAYER SHORT RULE
Due to negative feedback the Committee has decided to withdraw this rule
