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SADDLEWORTH & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE.
Minutes of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday October 27th 2011 Uppermill C.C. 8 p.m..
League Chairman. Mr. E. Bayliss presided.
Apologies for Absence. Mr. D, Chaloner.
Attendance. All clubs attended plus.Umpires Secrertary (Peter Darby) Umpires Chairman (Mr. Mike Dunkerley) and Mr. Kevin Richardson (Oldham Chronicle)
Minutes of AGM 2010. Read and confirmed as a true record.
Matters Arising None.
Chairmans Report The Chairman had nothing to report on the season just gone. He announced the Secretary would stand down if anyone wanted the position, and that the Treasurer had decided to resign with Mr. Michael Ward being nominated as his successor. He thanked Mr. Ramadhin for his 10 years in the post.
Treasurers Report. Financially season 2011 had not been as successful as 2010.. with an estimated loss on the season of £1900.This was due in part to the fact that the league had put more finance into Junior cricket by paying Clubs half of the Umpires fee at Under 17 level. The loss had to be estimated because some clubs had still not submitted invoices for the Umpires fees at that level. Also the level of fines on clubs and players showed a reduction of 50% on the previous season, which in one respect was a good thing. There had also been a loss on the League's Inter league away fixtures.
Auditors Report. Mr. Ward complimented the Treasurer on the presentation of the accounts. He added without sponsorship the league would make a loss. The cost of subsidising the Under 17s cricket was £1126 to the league, but added the scheme had been a great success. In his opinion without sponsorship he would recommend raising league charges. He recognised we are in a tough economic climate, but that clubs should assist the league in any way possible. Finally he said that the accounts showed a true and fair position of the league's finances.
Election of Officials....
President.....................................Mr. R.J. R. Tanner.
Chairman...................................Mr. E. Bayliss.
Secretary................................... .Mr. T. Harrison.
Treasurer.................. .................Mr..M. Ward .
Fixtures / Results Secretary ...Mr. P. Taylor.
Registration Secretary/ Child Welfare Officer...Mr. P. Lilley.
Committee Members. ..Mr. D. Chaloner (Glodwick C.C) Mr. J. Patterson (Friarmere C.C)Mr. P. Gill (Greenfield C.C.)
Auditor. It was announced that Mr.P. Gill would take over as Auditor from Michael Ward on becoming Treasurer.
Rule Amendments. There were 14 Rule amendments proposed of which 13 were passed for acceptance, and these will be incorporated into the 2012 league handbook.
In closing the meeting the Chairman, announced the draw had taken place for the Inter league tournaments in 2012 and thanked Kevin Richardson for his coverage of the league in the Oldham Chronicle. He also gave a vote of thanks to Uppermill C.C. for their hospitality, before closing the meeting at 8.35p.m.
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