Barry Wanderers Cricket Club
Annual General Meeting
Thursday 18th March 2010
1. Attendance
Mike Ashton President
Elwyn Toozer Vice President
Richard Morgan Treasurer
Gareth Lanagan IT/Sponsorship
James Hassett Committee member
Gerry Richards
Paul Swannick
Dianne Gist
Brian Gist
Jamie Keir
Mark Ellis
Colin Rowlands
Andy Fenton
Chris Barnes
Ron Durose
Steve Norman
Chris Sanders
Phil John
James Hassett
Ed Sherriff
Alun Wade
Jonny Hill
Andy Ferguson
Tom Edwards
Nic Lanagan Secretary
Robert Tucker Chair
Andy Furnham Welfare Officer
Evan Davies Committee member
Tim Sanders
Neil Mantell
Larry Lawrence
Tom Ridgewell
Richard Johnson
Luke Harris
Emyr John
Dean Thomas
3. Minutes of last meeting
The minutes of the AGM 2009 were approved as a true record.
4. Matters Arising
There were no matters arising
5. Treasurers Report
In his last report the Treasurer outlined the significant expenditures and income over the last 12 months concluding at 31st December 2009. Although the accounts were in a healthy condition he drew attention to the following. The kit sponsorship was a three year deal, which would run until the end of 2011. Since January there had been some significant expenditure
- £4937 on the balance of the artificial wicket
- £440 on a new mower
- £731 on insurance out of a total for the year of £2192
- £360 on coaching courses
- £421 on youth nets
- £360 on senior nets.
He added there had also been income in the region of £1000 and taken together this would give an accurate reflection as to where the Club stood at the start of the season
The President said he would like to than the Treasurer for his 22 years of service to the Club saying he had brought stability and describing Richard “as a great rock and a pillar on which the Club had been built”
This was warmly and unanimously endorsed by the meeting
The Treasurer responded by saying how much enjoyment he had derived from the Club in the good and bad times
(A copy of the accounts are shown at Appendix I)
The Treasurer stated that in the past that annual fees had represented a significant part of the Club’s income. However in the recent past with sponsorship, Sportsmen lunch and the 100 Club they were less important. While he was sure that there would be challenges ahead he felt there was no need to change.
While the Secretary expressed an alternative view and there was a need to maximise income it was agreed that annual fees should remain unchanged.
A proposal by Steve Norman that match fees for friendly games should be increased to £3 per person was accepted
7. Constitution
The Secretary reported that there was one item tabled for amendment in relation to the quorum for the Executive Committee (Appendix II)
He added that a further item had been tabled outside the timetable and as the proposer did not want to call an EGM this would be raised at the 2011 AGM
Gareth Lanagan spoke to his proposal that either the size of the Committee should be increased or the quorum be reduced to 4 to avoid meetings being cancelled at short notice owing to poor attendance.
There followed a lengthy discussion centering around the need for commitment by Committee members and the additional responsibilities placed on Captains.
On a show of hands 12 to 5 the motion to add playing Captains to the Committee was passed.
- Chairman’s’ Address
First, apologises for not being able to attend and for not standing again this year for the position of Chairman. A sharp increase in my work commitments is the primary cause of both issues. I have asked the secretary Nic to read the report and here goes: -
Many thanks to the BWCC committee for their support over the last year, in particular thanks to Nic our secretary who puts an extraordinary amount of effort into the ongoing affairs of the club. I would also like to mention the outstanding contribution of our long standing treasurer (Mr Richie Morgan); who this year is stepping down after some 22years in the role. Richie many thanks for your years of keeping the club in sound financial shape – may your purse always be full and strings forever tight.
I would like to thank the club’s many sponsors for their financial support and especially Tom and Matt our main sponsors.
The last 18 months at BWCC has been somewhat of a journey and the change has been quite a dramatic one and set below are the highlights.
- On the playing front we have moved from double relegation to double promotion.
- New kitchen
- New furniture
- New Carpet
- New scoreboard
- New wicket mower
- New Practice net
- New bowling machine
- New artificial wicket
- New sponsors
- New kit
- New coaches
- New youth set up
- New coaching kit
BWCC now has all the enablers to progress within the current league structure; the ability to practice and coach for better skills across junior and senior players.
On a personal level I would like to thank Gerry Richards for his ongoing support to the club covering all manner of things from lunches to tour to ground maintenance. A special thanks for the contribution of Brian Gist whose’ work in the background goes largely unseen, which is ironic given that as cricketers it is one of his creations we spend most of time looking at.
I wish BWCC success in the coming season with the playing teams and the 40th year events/celebrations.
I hope to see many of you in the coming season.
9. Election of Committee
The Secretary reported the following
The following were elected
Colin Rowlands Chair
Ed Sherriff Treasurer
Nic Lanagan Secretary
Andy Furnham Welfare Officer
James Hassett Club Captain
Gareth Lanagan IT/Marketing
Evan Davies Committee Member
Youth Committee Chair James Hassett
Youth Committee Member Neil Mantell
Were returned unopposed
The following non committee roles remained as at present
Jamie Keir Availability Officer
Gerry Richards Fixture Secretary (non committee)
10. Election of Captains
The Secretary reported that the following had been returned unopposed
Saturday First XI Jamie Keir
Saturday Second XI Chris Barnes
Sunday Steve Norman
Mid week Captain Andy Fenton
The Secretary reminded members that he would shortly circulate an e mail requesting vehicle details for the concierge at Hayes Point and he asked that members respond promptly. This system was as much to the benefit of the security of the Club as the internal management of Hayes Point.
The President expressed his annoyance that he had been told by the Chairman that the Committee had placed a veto on who he may invite to Club functions. The Secretary made it clear that there was no restriction on who could be invited to Club functions simply that the Club would only pay for those who provided a valuable contribution to the Club’s activities. The President wished to make it clear that anyone he invited was at his personal expense. The Secretary added it was unfortunate that he had not be made of aware of this before hand as he would have had the necessary evidence to hand.
Steve Norman asked about the progress with the Business Plan. Gareth Lanagan stated this remained work in progress. However Peter Edwards of Glamorgan CC had cancelled two important meetings on the subject and no alternative date had been provided. This would be a matter for the new Committee to take forward
Brian Gist stated that he and Diane had started work on painting the Pavilion and would welcome any assitance. There would be working parties at the ground, weather permitting every Sunday between 10.00 and 13.00 to the start of the season.
Elwyn Toozer enquired if Andy Fenton was to continue with the Club statistics and press liaison. This was confirmed
The Chairman outlined the importance of the 40th anniversary year and the tour to the Caribbean. He saw at as a year of tradition where a new generation would slowly develop greater influence both on the management and playing sides of the Club.
At the request of the President Gareth Lanagan outlined the progress with the Tour and the “Club book”
He stated that 24 people had booked up for the event, which would be between 8th and 18th October. There would be five fixtures of a social nature. Tino Best could well guest for BWCC. He reminded members of the need to raise funds to support the event. He wanted it noted that one of his friends James Cawthorn had been particularly helpful in arranging flights
In relation to “The book” five chapters were completed and publication was to be at the Anniversary Dinner in November. He particularly wanted to thank the President for his memories, Jess Fenton for her editing skills and Gwenda Lanagan for her unstinting statistical research.
Jamie Keir added that “The book” would be part of an academic conference in Huddersfield in 2011.
Paul Swannick asked that the nature of the annual dinners could be made more attractive and entertaining. The Secretary responded that matters were fixed for this 40th event. However members would be circulated for their views and suggestions in 2011.
Mark Ellis stated he was preparing a scrapbook for this 40th year. He asked members for their contributions and he would liaise with Andy Fenton regarding press articles
Chris Barnes said the League was still looking for a results officer. The Secretary stated he had circulated this twice, once at the request of the President and there had been no response.
There then followed a discussion regarding “tea persons” initiated by Gerry Richards, Mark Elis and Diane Gist. It was agreed that the Secretary should circulate members to seek volunteers and Gerry Richards would arrange a rota. (Condolences were passed to the First XI Captain, as he did not have a girlfriend)
The Secretary emphasised the need to read and respond to e mails. If anyone did not wanted to be included on the circulation list just tell him.
Gareth Lanagan that the Club had all but two VML games at home this season. Gerry Richards stated that he had changed two of these fixtures through personal contacts with clubs. Furthermore, Gareth Lanagan noted that the Club were being utilised given that they had a home ground, if this happened in the future, a cost should be raised so that the Club were benefiting in some way.
In response to a question form the Vice President regarding the timeliness of the web site Gareth Lanagan said that thanks to the kind sponsorship of Steve Norman and Simply Solutions a new website was being developed for a cost of only £350 to the Club. This had already generated advertising income of £100. He added that he would be looking for a Webmaster to update the site from September 2010
Gerry Richards reminded members of the Sportsman’s Luncheon on 16th April and the need for support from the Club. The President also asked if people could provide raffle prizes and sporting items for auction.
Appendix I
