107th Annual Report 2011–12 Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club Inc. Front cover photo Club Patron and ex-New Zealand captain, Graham Dowling, presents Tom Latham with a trophy on behalf of the club in recognition of his selection for New Zealand against the touring Zimbabwe team. 29 October 2011 A red letter day for the Club. All nine senior teams and the top two junior teams have wins Design SintPrint | [email protected] | 021 366 768 Printing and Binding PMP Print | [email protected] ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BURNSIDE WEST CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY CRICKET Inc. To be held in Club Pavilion, Burnside Park, 336 Avonhead Road 11.00am on Sunday 30 September AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Confirmation of minutes of 2011 AGM 3. Adoption of Annual Report and Annual Accounts 4. Subscriptions 5. Election of Officers 6. Nomination for Life Membership 7. General Business Members, Life Members, Honorary Members, Sponsors and new members are warmly invited to attend At the end of the club’s financial year, the following member owed all or part of his 2011/12 subscription, and is not eligible to play for this or another club until payment is made: Jordan Merito. Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club 3 Estate George James Howden George Howden, a Life Member and long-time supporter, died in 2007 and in his Will he left the Club a generous bequest of $20,000. He also instructed Trustees Executors Ltd to set up a Deed of Arrangement to utilise the “residual” funds from his Estate, and invest them to provide a long-term income stream for our Club. The Estate was registered as a charitable entity by the Charities Commission on 30 June 2008. The Club at all times needs to be aware that the initial bequest and all subsequent income generated under the Deed may only be utilised by the Club for the following purposes: (a) The provision of coaching services at all grades; (b) the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of the grounds upon which the Club’s activities are centred or take place; (c) the provision of or improvement to the facilities and amenities of the Club, and (d) the general betterment of the Club as a whole, and the promotion of its interests. To ensure the income is so paid or applied in accordance with the terms of the Trust, it is a requirement that at all times there is an Advisory Committee of three persons who must give prior approval. Upon the death, retirement, resignation or removal from the office of any Advisory Committee member, the remaining two members will appoint another suitable person to fill the vacancy. The Advisory Committee shall make such rules and regulations to govern its functioning as it may determine and any such rules or regulations may from time to time be revoked, amended, replaced or modified with the unanimous approval of all Advisory Committee members. The first persons to hold office are Graham Thorne Dowling, Brian Charles Adams and Grant James Dickson. They, in conjunction with Trustees Executors, have, since 27 November 2009, embarked on a “conservative growth portfolio” strategy that both parties believe is in the best long term interests of the Club. At each balance date, annual accounts are prepared by Trustees Executors, and, once approved by the Advisory Committee, the net income, after setting aside an agreed percentage to add to the Trust Capital, shall be paid to the Club by Trustees Executors Ltd. 4 Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club CONTENTS Minutes 6 Obituaries 10 Financial Report 13 Auditor’s Report 20 Committee Reports Chairman 22 Grounds and Machinery 25 Team Reports Premier Grade 27 Second Grade 2A 36 Third Grade 2B 38 Whangaparaoa Cannons Pony Club 40 Indians All Stars 44 Brawlers 46 The President’s Men 48 Women’s Cricket 52 Junior Cricket 54 Honours Board 59 Trophy Winners 60 Our Sponsors 62 http://www.burnsidecricket.org.nz/ Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club 5 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BURNSIDE WEST CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY CRICKET Inc. Held 11 a.m., 19 September 2010 at Clubrooms, Burnside Oval Present John Thompson (Chair), Paul O’Flaherty, Peter Burke, Lee McKenzie, Alan Alty, Brett Thomson, Graham Dowling, Markham Lee, Brian Hastings, Derek Cockburn, Bryce McKenzie, Angela Dennett, Sarah Smith, Prakash Barot, Tony Feeley, Rob Noster John Thompson welcomed all members. John Thompson asked for a moment’s silence in remembrance of Barry Cummings who recently passed away. John outlined Barry’s role at BWCUCC, especially with regards to the Centennial celebrations. Apologies Ashley Taggart, Jerry Cross, Brendon Donkers, Peter Vorster, Paul O’Grady, Chris Kennedy. Acceptance of these apologies was moved by John Thompson and seconded by Paul O’Flaherty. Carried. Confirmation of the Minutes of the AGM, 19 September 2010 Amendments to be made were noted as follows: Page 9. Earthquake date should be 2010 not 2011; Moved: John Thompson Seconded: Graham Dowling. Carried. Adoption of Annual Report and Balance Sheet Pg 11. Correction of spelling: . V J McKibbon Memorial. John Thompson presented the financial report and balance sheet in place of Treasurer Peter Vorster who was overseas. He noted the following: • Last year a lot of renovation work was carried out on the pavilion. This was paid for out of the current account and the club did not have to acquire a loan or go into overdraft for this work to be completed; 6 Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club • The collection for subscriptions was better than the previous year; • Bar sales were down as in the past some of the recording of accounts has not been as accurate as wished. This may be partially due to the earthquake events that occurred during the 2010/2011 season. Brian Hastings enquired about item 6 of the Notes to the Financial Accounts entitled Going Concern and asked whether the final paragraph inferred that some charity funding may not have been received. John Thompson replied that this was not the case. Brian Hastings replied that he was pleased to see the club doing well financially. John Thompson commended Peter Burke on achieving the current level of funding that the club currently receives and the time it takes Peter to arrange this, including finalising the paperwork. Tony Feely commented that is was good to see that insurance costs reduced. This may change this year due to the recent earthquakes. Peter Burke moved that the Annual Report and Annual Accounts be adopted. This was seconded by Grant Dickson. Carried. Graham Dowling noted that the Annual Report should be numbered. This is the 106th Annual General Meeting of the Club. This needs to be kept current for club records. Membership Subscriptions Proposed membership subscription levels are: • If paid by 26 November 2011: Student $190, Senior Woman $190, Senior Man $280, Senior Team $2600 • If paid after 26 November 2011: $240, $240, $350, $3200 • Honorary Members $30 Paul O’Flaherty gave the reasons there has been an increase in the subscription levels: the club pavilion has been out of action due to the earthquakes, resulting in a low bar turnover, and there has been an in increase in GST of 2.5% It was moved by John Thompson and seconded by Peter Burke that subscriptions be set as proposed. Carried. General Discussion John Thompson gave an overview of the senior coaching situation from last season. John said that the club owes a debt of gratitude to Premier captain Ryan Cutts for stepping into the breach when the club found itself without a Premier coach just as the season began. This season Brendon Donkers has been appointed after a comprehensive process. Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club 7 John noted that block renovation work was not able to be carried out due to a lack of soil in the post-earthquake environment. However, three out of four blocks have been renovated and the club is currently a month ahead in preparation of pitches. This sets the club up for a positive start to the season, with a good coach and good tracks. John also advised that there has been a change of direction with ground staff. Nook Ebert is no longer with the club as groundsman, due to other job commitments. John will be training Carl Huyser in preparation of practice and playing facilities. Carl will begin when he arrives back from overseas. Election of Officers John Thompson nominated Graham Dowling as Club Patron. Seconded by Bryce McKenzie. Carried. John advised that he will be stepping down from the role of Chairman and nominated Paul O’Flaherty for the position. Seconded Grant Dickson. Carried. Paul O’Flaherty took the chair for the remainder of the meeting. Paul noted two proposed changes to the Committee, with Julie Noster and Markham Lee deciding not to stand again. Paul thanked them both for their time on the committee, and noted Julie’s work with women’s cricket. Peter Burke moved that the following committee be elected for the coming season: Paul O’Flaherty (Chairman), John Thompson, Peter Burke, Ashley Taggart (Club Captain), Lee McKenzie (Secretary), Peter Vorster (Treasurer), Angela Dennett (Women’s Club Captain), Alan Alty, Brett Thomson, Rob Noster, Peter McInnes, Steve McKean. Seconded by Markham Lee. Carried. Paul O’Flaherty moved that John Thompson assume the title of Club President. Seconded Derek Cockburn. Carried. Paul O’Flaherty moved that John Thompson be the club’s voting delegate at the CCA AGM. Seconded Grant Dickson. Carried. Paul O’Flaherty moved that Brian McCrorie be the club’s Auditor. Seconded John Thompson. Carried Paul O’Flaherty moved that Stephen Jeffrey be the club’s solicitor.