Post by JT on Aug 24, 2022 7:23:57 GMT
Hi Everybody
I have copied below the minutes of the above meeting,
Best Wishes
JT
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 55th AGM, held at Roffey SSC on Wednesday 17th August 2022
Those present: John Tidy, Dave Sands, John Slee, Clive and Margo Thompson,Dick and Rick Dewdney, Brian Goodchild, Bill Hammond, Dick Cable, Pete Fisher and Dave Slater
Apologies for absence: Jim Balchin, Dave Simmons, Steve Eely, Ding and Mick Johnson
Meeting opened 8.30pm by the Secretary who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 54th A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by Clive Thompson and seconded by Dick Dewdney as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
The Secretary gave his Report on the previous Season
The Statement of Accounts, which were available on the night, were discussed.
The closing Bank balance was £1,232.31
The treasurer also discussed the proposed changes to the signatories of the account
He estimated that about £200.00 of the balance would be required to complete this engraving,
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 Brian Goodchild that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2022/23
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2022/2023
President: C Sawyer
Life Vice-Presidents: A.Temple, P Gibbs, and L Lennon
Chairman: Dave Simmons, Proposed by Dave Sands and Seconded by Dick Cable
Vice Chairman: Not deemed necessary
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy (Please see below)
Governing Committee of playing Members
D Johnson, D Sands, T Goacher Replaced by D Slater, C Bolton, and J Slee
It was decided that the Committee should be elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Dave Sands, seconded by Clive Thompson and the vote was carried
ELECTION OF HON SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Clive Thompson stated that he wished to stand against John Tidy for the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the BHBBL. He was proposed by Margaret Thompson and was seconded by John Tidy
From a prepared document, he stated how he would run the league and the bank account
Despite having no knowledge of this challenge and therefore having no time to prepare his response, John Tidy vigorously responded stating his aims, and being proud of his tenure of over ten years as BHBBL Secretary and Treasurer
After this response the discussion was opened up to the floor, and after about 30 minutes it was decided to hold a secret ballot which was controlled by John Slee
With one abstention, the result was Clive Thompson (2 Votes), John Tidy (9 Votes)
The Secretary then offered Clive a role on the Committee which was not accepted
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
LEAGUE FEES
To stay at £40.00 per team, Entry to Individual Competitions to be free for this season
Any new team would not have to pay a league fee for their first season
Proposed by Dave Sands Seconded by Dick Cable and passed by a show of hands
FORMAT OF THE LEAGUE
Same as last season, with the addition of Individual Singles and Doubles Competitions. The season will start on Wednesday 28th September
This was agreed by everybody
INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES
As long as the finances allowed, the secretary would investigate a supplier to replace Colborne Trophies
TEAM CUP, WHERE THERE IS AN ODD NUMBER OF TEAMS
Team drawn last will have a bye into the Team Cup proper group
Proposed by Dave Sands Seconded by Dick Dewdney and passed by a show of hands
OPENING BREAKS
In all League matches, the home team will have the opening breaks in Games 2 and 4
The opening break in Game 5 will only apply where matches are being played for a third time
Proposed by John Tidy Seconded by John Slee but was rejected by a show of hands
NEW TEAMS
Unfortunately there are no new teams, although the Stout House, Cricketers B Team, The Dog and Duck and the Inn on the Green Ockley are all possibilities
The Secretary emphasised that it is the responsibility of every player to promote the league to any venue that has a table but is not currently in any league
The Cricketers will have a new landlord but the team are confident that if the table is removed they have plans for a different venue
To encourage new teams it was suggested that they would have the break in all games
FINALS NIGHT
It was stated that if possible, the popular finals night at Alfold Club will be resurrected. John Slee and Dick Cable will investigate whether we can use two of the All England tables, which are stored at Roffey SSC for our finals night at Alfold SC
If we have to pay for the use of these tables, an entry fee will be charged at the door on finals night, otherwise an entry fee could be used to pay Alfold for the food that they supply. This would mean that their normal raffle draw would not be required
The meeting was closed at about 9.45pm
I have copied below the minutes of the above meeting,
Best Wishes
JT
BILLINGSHURST BAR BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Minutes of the 55th AGM, held at Roffey SSC on Wednesday 17th August 2022
Those present: John Tidy, Dave Sands, John Slee, Clive and Margo Thompson,Dick and Rick Dewdney, Brian Goodchild, Bill Hammond, Dick Cable, Pete Fisher and Dave Slater
Apologies for absence: Jim Balchin, Dave Simmons, Steve Eely, Ding and Mick Johnson
Meeting opened 8.30pm by the Secretary who welcomed Members to the Meeting.
The minutes of the 54th A.G.M. which were available on the night, were proposed by Clive Thompson and seconded by Dick Dewdney as a true record of what took place, put to the vote and carried, There were no matters arising.
The Secretary gave his Report on the previous Season
The Statement of Accounts, which were available on the night, were discussed.
The closing Bank balance was £1,232.31
The treasurer also discussed the proposed changes to the signatories of the account
He estimated that about £200.00 of the balance would be required to complete this engraving,
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 Brian Goodchild that the Accounts should be accepted, put to the vote, and carried.
Election of Officers for 2022/23
COMMITTEE FOR THE SEASON 2022/2023
President: C Sawyer
Life Vice-Presidents: A.Temple, P Gibbs, and L Lennon
Chairman: Dave Simmons, Proposed by Dave Sands and Seconded by Dick Cable
Vice Chairman: Not deemed necessary
Hon.Sec & Treasurer: J Tidy (Please see below)
Governing Committee of playing Members
D Johnson, D Sands, T Goacher Replaced by D Slater, C Bolton, and J Slee
It was decided that the Committee should be elected en-bloc. This was proposed by Dave Sands, seconded by Clive Thompson and the vote was carried
ELECTION OF HON SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Clive Thompson stated that he wished to stand against John Tidy for the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the BHBBL. He was proposed by Margaret Thompson and was seconded by John Tidy
From a prepared document, he stated how he would run the league and the bank account
Despite having no knowledge of this challenge and therefore having no time to prepare his response, John Tidy vigorously responded stating his aims, and being proud of his tenure of over ten years as BHBBL Secretary and Treasurer
After this response the discussion was opened up to the floor, and after about 30 minutes it was decided to hold a secret ballot which was controlled by John Slee
With one abstention, the result was Clive Thompson (2 Votes), John Tidy (9 Votes)
The Secretary then offered Clive a role on the Committee which was not accepted
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
LEAGUE FEES
To stay at £40.00 per team, Entry to Individual Competitions to be free for this season
Any new team would not have to pay a league fee for their first season
Proposed by Dave Sands Seconded by Dick Cable and passed by a show of hands
FORMAT OF THE LEAGUE
Same as last season, with the addition of Individual Singles and Doubles Competitions. The season will start on Wednesday 28th September
This was agreed by everybody
INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES
As long as the finances allowed, the secretary would investigate a supplier to replace Colborne Trophies
TEAM CUP, WHERE THERE IS AN ODD NUMBER OF TEAMS
Team drawn last will have a bye into the Team Cup proper group
Proposed by Dave Sands Seconded by Dick Dewdney and passed by a show of hands
OPENING BREAKS
In all League matches, the home team will have the opening breaks in Games 2 and 4
The opening break in Game 5 will only apply where matches are being played for a third time
Proposed by John Tidy Seconded by John Slee but was rejected by a show of hands
NEW TEAMS
Unfortunately there are no new teams, although the Stout House, Cricketers B Team, The Dog and Duck and the Inn on the Green Ockley are all possibilities
The Secretary emphasised that it is the responsibility of every player to promote the league to any venue that has a table but is not currently in any league
The Cricketers will have a new landlord but the team are confident that if the table is removed they have plans for a different venue
To encourage new teams it was suggested that they would have the break in all games
FINALS NIGHT
It was stated that if possible, the popular finals night at Alfold Club will be resurrected. John Slee and Dick Cable will investigate whether we can use two of the All England tables, which are stored at Roffey SSC for our finals night at Alfold SC
If we have to pay for the use of these tables, an entry fee will be charged at the door on finals night, otherwise an entry fee could be used to pay Alfold for the food that they supply. This would mean that their normal raffle draw would not be required
The meeting was closed at about 9.45pm