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GREAT CHART CRICKET CLUB

Minutes of AGM held at the Swaffer Pavilion on Friday 27th February 2015 commencing 7.42 pm.

PRESENT

James Ainsley, Paul, Jane & Hannah Arnup, Ivan & Howard Baker, Martin Baker, Steve Blunt, Tony Cadd, Graham Brown, Neil Burgess, James Burgess, Nigel Champion, Dave Daniels, Geoff, Lesley, Dan and Paul Davis, Phil Edwards, Duncan Garrett, Simon Harris, Keith Hillyard, Gavin Hope, Ray Jones, Darren Laker, Darren McGoldrick Colin Mercer, Neil Picton, Graham Prior, Chris Taylor, Paul Ticehurst, Mark Whiting, Eddi Wicken (33)

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Stuart Young, Mitchell Williamson, Martin McVinnie, Ben Moyle, Vikki Wallder, Marjorie Brissenden, Joyce Williamson, Michelle Picton, Will Ainsley (9)

INTRODUCTION

Nigel thanked everyone for their attendance.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

With Paul Arnup in the Chair and asking for nominations for Chairman for the year, Nigel Champion was the only nomination. Nigel was proposed by Paul Ticehurst, seconded by Ray Jones and was duly elected.

MINUTES OF THE LAST AGM 28 th February 2014

Approved and signed as a true record by the Chairman.

MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (NOT INCLUDED ON AGENDA)

TREASURER'S REPORT

Graham produced His usual very thorough review of the accounts which was distributed to all members prior to the meeting. Graham explained that income was down on the previous due to the cancelled boot fairs but was rescued in November by a highly successful fireworks night. Turnover is now around £15k which is high for a club of our size. There were no questions and Chris Taylor proposed that the report was accepted. The proposal was seconded by Geoff Davis and was duly approved by the membership present. Nigel recorded a vote of thanks to Graham for the considerable work involved in servicing the accounts. BAR REPORT

There was no specific Bar report as the accounting is included in the Treasurer’s Report. Dave Daniels asked if it was possible to split out the specific bar profits for the fireworks night. Graham explained that a reasonable estimate is included in the accounts but it is not possible to provide an accurate figure due to the variety of stock that is held before and after the event. Chris Taylor proposed that the accounts were approved and this was seconded by Paul Arnup and approved by the membership. Nigel thanked Geoff, Lesley, Paul and Dan Davis for their hard work over the course of the year.

APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANT

Phil Edwards proposed that Bernard Symonds was reappointed as accountant. Tony Cadd seconded and this was approved by the membership.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

President: Ray Jones indicated that he was willing to continue as President (this is a non-elected post)

Vice Presidents: There has been no indication that any of the Vice Presidents wish to step down and there were no additional proposals for new VPs. Howard Baker proposed that the Vice Presidents were re-elected en block. This was seconded by Jane Arnup and duly approved by the membership.

Vice Chairman: Paul Ticehurst had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Paul was proposed by Dave Daniels, seconded by Graham Brown and was duly re- elected.

Hon. Secretary: Paul Arnup had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Paul was proposed by Paul Ticehurst, seconded by Ray Jones and duly re-elected.

Hon. Treasurer: Graham Brown had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Graham was proposed by Tony Cadd, seconded by Simon Harris and was duly re- elected.

Hon. Fixture Secretary: Jane Arnup had indicated that she would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Jane was proposed by Geoff Davis, seconded by Ivan Baker and was duly re- elected.

Bar Secretary: The Davis Family (Geoff, Lesley, Paul & Dan) had indicated that they were prepared to jointly stand again and there were no other nominations. The Davis family were proposed by Chris Taylor, seconded by James Ainsley and were duly elected.

Sunday 1st XI Captain: Stuart Young had indicated that he would be standing down as 1st XI Captain and Nigel thanked him for his contribution. Ben Moyle was proposed by Gavin Hope and seconded by Paul and with no other nominations was duly elected.

Sunday 2nd XI Captain. Paul Ticehurst had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Paul was proposed by Darren Laker, seconded by Keith Hillyard and was duly re-elected.

Saturday XI Captain. Paul Davis had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Paul was proposed by Mark Whiting, seconded by Paul Ticehurst and was duly re- elected. Sunday 1st XI Vice Captain: Gavin Hope had indicated that he was prepared to stand again.. Gavin was proposed by Martin Baker and seconded by Ivan Baker. William Ainsley had also indicated that he wished to stand. William was proposed by James Ainsley and seconded Duncan Garrett. Following a vote by the membership, Gavin Hope was duly re-elected.

Sunday 2nd XI Vice Captain. Keith Hillyard had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Keith was proposed by Paul Ticehurst, seconded by Howard Baker and was duly re-elected.

Saturday XI Vice Captain: Dan Davis had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Dan was proposed by Eddi Wicken, seconded by Phil Edwards and was duly re-elected.

Colts Manager: Tony Cadd had indicated that he would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Tony was proposed by Duncan Garrett, seconded by James Burgess and was duly re-elected.

Grounds Committee Chairman: Howard Baker had indicated that he would be standing down due to family commitments and Nigel thanked him for his considerable contribution. Dan Davis was proposed by Graham Brown, seconded by Geoff Davis and was duly elected.

Social Secretary: Steve Blunt had indicated that he would standing down, also due to family commitments and again, Nigel thanked him for his hard work in this important role. Geoff Davis was proposed by Phil Edwards, seconded by Chris Taylor and there no other nominations Geoff was duly elected..

Club Welfare Officer: Vikki Wallder had indicated that she would be prepared to stand again and there were no other nominations. Vikki was proposed by Tony Cadd, seconded by Howard Baker and was duly re-elected..

Hon Life Members: None proposed.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUB

Nigel mentioned a potential issue with the sewer pump. The maintenance company has quoted £3000 for ‘repairs’ although there it is not clear to us that this is actually necessary. Geoff Davis is trying to arrange for any necessary work to be done by a family member.

The supporting posts and woodwork along the veranda are in urgent need of replacement. Nigel explained the various options open to us (Wood / Brick/ Metal) and the Management Committee is currently reviewing a number of quotes. The committee will make a decision on the best, most cost effective option in due course.

Nigel mentioned that the wickets need a considerable amount of work during the course of a week and as a club, we are struggling to fulfil this commitment from within the club. As such, we may need to use external help for this and again, the Management Committee will review the best way to fill this position.

Nigel reviewed the arrangement we had with Ashford Prep School last year whereby they used our ground for some matches in return for allowing our colts to have access to their nets. This has led to a similar proposal from Ashford School which may lead to us have use of their groundsman and / or adult nets. Nigel and Tony Cadd have had a preliminary meeting with the Head of Games and discussions are ongoing. Nigel pointed out that both Mersham and Ashford CC have similar arrangements but we will only proceed if the arrangement is beneficial to the club. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MATCH LEVIES

The Management Committee again indicated that it did not intend to recommend an increase either subscriptions or match levies. Paul Ticehurst proposed that this was accepted and this was seconded by Dave Daniels and duly approved by the membership.

Health & Safety.

The current policy, as distributed before the meeting was proposed by Chris Taylor, seconded by Eddi Wicken and duly re-approved

Graham Brown updated the membership regarding the Kent Village League. Alvington & Tillmaston have withdrawn, as have Headcorn.

NC mentioned that Bethersden are also in danger of folding

Nigel thanked everybody for taking the time to attend and the meeting closed at 8.36 pm.