Post by JT on Jul 31, 2018 9:12:47 GMT
Hi Everybody
This year's AGM was held at Southwater Club on Wednesday 18th July, to which 14 players attended
The Minutes are below
Next season will probably start on Wednesday 19th September, and so I will see you all then
Best Wishes
JT
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 52nd Annual General Meeting, held at Southwater SC on Wednesday 18th July 2018
Those present: Steve Eely, John Tidy, Dave Sands, Mike and Lin Lennon, Colin Bolton, Tony Temple, Tommy Howell, Brian Marten, Dick and Lee Cable, John Slee, Pete Fisher and Ding Johnson
Apologies for absence: Dave Simmons, Mick Clack, Mick Johnson and Trevor Goacher
Meeting opened 8.30pm by the Chairman who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 51st A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by Tony Temple and seconded by Dave Sands as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
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 the 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 £684.96 plus £5.90 cash, compared to £642.45 for Season 2016 / 2017. but it has to be remembered that due to the uncertainty of the Treasurer's hip operation no trophies were engraved this year So a more accurate balance would be in the region of £500.00, which still means that there is no need to raise our league fees for next season from £35.00.
He also confirmed that the bank balance was supported by the latest bank statement. This balance was checked by John Slee
It was proposed by Dave Sands and seconded by John Slee that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2018/19
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2018/2019
President: C Sawyer
Life Vice-Presidents: A.Temple and P Gibbs
Chairman: S.Eely
Vice Chairman: D Simmons
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy
Governing Committee of playing Members L. Lennon, D Sands, T Goacher, C Bolton, and M Clack
It was decided that the Committee should be re-elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Dick Cable, seconded by Ding Johnson and the vote was carried
RULE AMENDMENTS, (Proposed by the League Secretary and seconded by the Committee)
RULE 8 ANNUAL LEAGUE AND OTHER FEES
INTRODUCTION
At the time of the AGM, the number of teams playing in the next season is unknown, and if there is a reduction in the number of teams the income generated during the season will be less than expected at the time of the AGM
PROPOSAL
So the Secretary would like the following to be added to this rule "In the event of their being a reduced number of teams than anticipated at the AGM, the committee has the authority to increase league fees and other charges as they deem necessary. This can then be ratified at the next AGM"
This amendment was carried by a show of hands
RULE 29 PLAYER SHORT RULE
INTRODUCTION
If it is the away team that is a player short, they have the penalty of losing the break to the home player, but if it is the home team that is a player short the game is played normally and so there is no penalty. Since this rule was introduced the committee has discussed various ideas to rectify this anomaly and have arrived at the following proposal
PROPOSAL (REJECTED AT THE AGM)
The away player takes the break as usual and when the break is over the home player have their go. When the home player's break is over the away player returns to the table and the balls are returned to enable the away a further break.
Although most people present at the AGM acknowledged that when they are a player short the home team should incur a penalty; the general opinion was that the above proposal was too harsh on the home team and therefore came up with the following proposal which was carried by a show of hands
REVISED PROPOSAL
In cases of where the Home Team is a player short, after the first four games have been player, the Away captain can nominate the home player to play the fifth game
In cases where it is the Away team that is a player short the rule remains unchanged
RULE 21 PLAYING ON A TABLE BEFORE A CUP MATCH
INTRODUCTION
Currently this rule reads " It is considered unsporting by the league for a player to play on an away table that they have been drawn to play a match on for both league and cup games, within 7 days prior to the scheduled date. The exceptions are where they are due to play the table in either the HBBL league, or BHBBL Cup games, or where it is their home table in another league"
PROPOSAL
To change the highlighted words above "Within 7 Days" to "Once the draw has been distributed"
The rest of the rule remains unchanged
It was decided to drop this proposal
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
Number of Teams in the League
Currently the number of teams for next season is unknown, between 10 and 12 teams
Best Performance Awards
At last year's AGM the criteria of this award was changed so that only "Away" scores would be included in the calculation of the average score
At next year's AGM a Proposal will be made to change the criteria of this calculation to once again include both home and away scores
A Master's Tournament
A discussion was held as to whether BHBBL should hold a Masters Competition like HBBL and other leagues.
The tournament would be held during the following season and would include the top sixteen players from the previous season. The final would be played on finals night
The Secretary promised to survey the teams during the season to ascertain the amount of interest in this extra competition
Depending on the response the Committee will draw up a proposal for this competition for next year's AGM
Tables at Finals Night
The meeting discussed the performance of the tables at finals night, and volunteers at the meeting promised to help the secretary set up the tables
The secretary will liaise with these volunteers closer to Finals Night
Meeting closed 9.15pm approx
This year's AGM was held at Southwater Club on Wednesday 18th July, to which 14 players attended
The Minutes are below
Next season will probably start on Wednesday 19th September, and so I will see you all then
Best Wishes
JT
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 52nd Annual General Meeting, held at Southwater SC on Wednesday 18th July 2018
Those present: Steve Eely, John Tidy, Dave Sands, Mike and Lin Lennon, Colin Bolton, Tony Temple, Tommy Howell, Brian Marten, Dick and Lee Cable, John Slee, Pete Fisher and Ding Johnson
Apologies for absence: Dave Simmons, Mick Clack, Mick Johnson and Trevor Goacher
Meeting opened 8.30pm by the Chairman who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 51st A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by Tony Temple and seconded by Dave Sands as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
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 the 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 £684.96 plus £5.90 cash, compared to £642.45 for Season 2016 / 2017. but it has to be remembered that due to the uncertainty of the Treasurer's hip operation no trophies were engraved this year So a more accurate balance would be in the region of £500.00, which still means that there is no need to raise our league fees for next season from £35.00.
He also confirmed that the bank balance was supported by the latest bank statement. This balance was checked by John Slee
It was proposed by Dave Sands and seconded by John Slee that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2018/19
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2018/2019
President: C Sawyer
Life Vice-Presidents: A.Temple and P Gibbs
Chairman: S.Eely
Vice Chairman: D Simmons
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy
Governing Committee of playing Members L. Lennon, D Sands, T Goacher, C Bolton, and M Clack
It was decided that the Committee should be re-elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Dick Cable, seconded by Ding Johnson and the vote was carried
RULE AMENDMENTS, (Proposed by the League Secretary and seconded by the Committee)
RULE 8 ANNUAL LEAGUE AND OTHER FEES
INTRODUCTION
At the time of the AGM, the number of teams playing in the next season is unknown, and if there is a reduction in the number of teams the income generated during the season will be less than expected at the time of the AGM
PROPOSAL
So the Secretary would like the following to be added to this rule "In the event of their being a reduced number of teams than anticipated at the AGM, the committee has the authority to increase league fees and other charges as they deem necessary. This can then be ratified at the next AGM"
This amendment was carried by a show of hands
RULE 29 PLAYER SHORT RULE
INTRODUCTION
If it is the away team that is a player short, they have the penalty of losing the break to the home player, but if it is the home team that is a player short the game is played normally and so there is no penalty. Since this rule was introduced the committee has discussed various ideas to rectify this anomaly and have arrived at the following proposal
PROPOSAL (REJECTED AT THE AGM)
The away player takes the break as usual and when the break is over the home player have their go. When the home player's break is over the away player returns to the table and the balls are returned to enable the away a further break.
Although most people present at the AGM acknowledged that when they are a player short the home team should incur a penalty; the general opinion was that the above proposal was too harsh on the home team and therefore came up with the following proposal which was carried by a show of hands
REVISED PROPOSAL
In cases of where the Home Team is a player short, after the first four games have been player, the Away captain can nominate the home player to play the fifth game
In cases where it is the Away team that is a player short the rule remains unchanged
RULE 21 PLAYING ON A TABLE BEFORE A CUP MATCH
INTRODUCTION
Currently this rule reads " It is considered unsporting by the league for a player to play on an away table that they have been drawn to play a match on for both league and cup games, within 7 days prior to the scheduled date. The exceptions are where they are due to play the table in either the HBBL league, or BHBBL Cup games, or where it is their home table in another league"
PROPOSAL
To change the highlighted words above "Within 7 Days" to "Once the draw has been distributed"
The rest of the rule remains unchanged
It was decided to drop this proposal
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
Number of Teams in the League
Currently the number of teams for next season is unknown, between 10 and 12 teams
Best Performance Awards
At last year's AGM the criteria of this award was changed so that only "Away" scores would be included in the calculation of the average score
At next year's AGM a Proposal will be made to change the criteria of this calculation to once again include both home and away scores
A Master's Tournament
A discussion was held as to whether BHBBL should hold a Masters Competition like HBBL and other leagues.
The tournament would be held during the following season and would include the top sixteen players from the previous season. The final would be played on finals night
The Secretary promised to survey the teams during the season to ascertain the amount of interest in this extra competition
Depending on the response the Committee will draw up a proposal for this competition for next year's AGM
Tables at Finals Night
The meeting discussed the performance of the tables at finals night, and volunteers at the meeting promised to help the secretary set up the tables
The secretary will liaise with these volunteers closer to Finals Night
Meeting closed 9.15pm approx