SHROPSHIRE PREMIER BOWLING LEAGUE
Sponsored by FURROWS LIMITED
MINUTES OF AGM HELD ON TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2003 @ MEOLE BRACE B.C @7.30 PM
13 clubs in attendance, Archibald Worthington absent
1. APOLOGIES .
J.Coxill ,P.Bound .
2. MINUTES OF AGM 2002 .
These were passed as a true record. Proposed by M.Hinton, seconded by T.Williams
3. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising .
4. CHAIRMANS ADDRESS
The Chairman thanked all the officials for their help in running the league particularly M.Burroughs and the Management Committee .He then went on to thank the Shropshire Star for their fantastic coverage of the league .It was the envy of the country. He then passed on his thanks to all clubs for their hospitality throughout the season .
5. PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
The President stated that he was proud to fly the flag for the League in his role as county President. He commented on the close battle at the top of the league and congratulated St Georges in their success in winning the league . He congratulated Pete Farmer on his success in winning the merit for the third time and thanked PRC Recruitment for their sponsorship .Finally, he thanked the Shropshire Star for their coverage . He went on to add that he had proposed that a trophy be donated by the BCGBA for the paper that promoted crown green bowls the best but this was vetoed because some counties had no coverage at all.
6. SECRETARYS REPORT(ATTACHED)
Secretary stated he add nothing else to say other than his apologies for omitting Wem USC from para 4
7. TREASURERS REPORT(ACCOUNTS ATTACHED)
Treasurer stated that the league had broken even and but for historic engraving costs everything else more or less the same as last year .
8. NEW RULES (ATTACHED)
The rules had been sent in advance and therefore the Chairman asked members if they had any comments on the proposed rules. S.Parsonage asked on whether jeans were outlawed. Secretary stated that the wording is that “it is preferred” and therefore they are not outlawed,
On the subject of concessions it was outlined that the concession had to be submitted before 1 March of each year .
T.Rhodes brought up the subject of late starts and whether we could address this matter. A.Gaut suggested that a line be inserted on the scorecard to comment on any late arrival. The idea is to collate information on what the problem is and hopefully address next year. This was agreed .
It was asked about rule 17 and whether there should be a play off for relegation , mirroring the situation at the top. It was agreed the same rule would apply.
It was proposed by C.Ball and seconded by T.Williams that the proposed new rules be passed along with the minor amendments. Unanimously passed.
9. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
President: M.Hinton,proposed by Ifton ,seconded by St. Georges was passed unanimously .
Chairman: D.Astbury, proposed by Ifton and seconded by Craven Arms.
J.Nash , proposed by Meole Brace and seconded by Donnington Wood . A vote was taken with J.Nash being elected by 8 votes to 5.
The posts of Secretary, Fixture Secretary ,Meetings Secretary and Results Secretary were all passed en bloc .This was proposed by Ifton and seconded by Sir John Bayley .
The Management Committee was also passed en bloc but now required a new member because of dual posts . There were 2 nominations ; I.Gaut proposed by St Georges and seconded by Craven Arms and P.Clee who was proposed by Donnington Wood and seconded by Ifton . P.Clee was elected by 9 votes to 3.
At this point the new Chairman took over the meeting and he gave thanks to the outgoing Chairman for all his hard work over the last 3 years. He then went on to add that he would do his best for a league that was going from strength to strength.
10.SUBSCRIPTIONS
It was agreed to keep it as per 2002 . That was £50 per club and £1 per player per match .
11.HONORORIA
It was agreed that they stay the same as 2002.
The members were informed of the next meeting: Tue 18 March .
Meeting closed at 8.35 pm.