AGM Minutes from 2015 AGM can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE

 

Minutes of New Forest Club Cricket Association Annual General Meeting

 

Held at Langley Manor CC on Monday 26^th January 2015

 

The Meeting was opened at 7.00pm

 

1. Present

Alderholt, Bashley Rydal, Beaulieu, Bramshaw, Bransgore, Brockenhurst, Burley, Cadnam, Calmore Sports, Ellingham, Fawley, Hyde, Hythe & Dibden, Langley Manor, Lymington, Lyndhurst & Ashurst, Michelmersh & Timsbury, Milford on Sea, Mudeford, New Milton, OT’s & Romsey, Paultons, Pylewell Park, Redlynch & Hale, Sway, Totton & Eling, Wellow & Plaitford, Winterslow, cricket clubs

 

2.  Apologies

 

Apologies were received from Nick Gossip

 

3. Confirmation of Minutes

 

The minutes of the previous meeting, having been circulated, were taken as read. They were unanimously confirmed and adopted as a true record of the meeting.

 

4. Matters Arising

Clare Taylor questioned the cost of trophies for the President and Stone Cups when at the 2014 AGM it was agreed to look into reducing these which was not apparent in the Accounts.  Tony Leadbetter asked if this question could be held over until the Treasurers report which was agreed

 

5. Chairman’s Report

 

Ron Biddlecombe welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming.  He said.

Firstly as you know I’m standing down as Chairman, this will be my last AGM as a NFCCA committee member after over 40 years service. 
2014 has been a good summer of cricket and very few games being affected by the weather.  But it was so sad to lose a long established Forest club when Swan Green folded, not only did we lose one of our older cricket clubs but that the square and outfield, which has now been returned to forest grazing.  Also many clubs with thirds and fourth teams have found it hard to retain their players and keep all sides going.  I don’t know what the answer is but we need to take heed at keeping players involved.
I would like to give special thanks to Anne Craft and Alan Sturgess for the amount of work they on behalf of the Associations.  I would also thank our Treasurer Tony Leadbetter for keeping the finances in good order and the whole of the NFCCA committee for their continued support and contribution.
I wish the NFCCA and NFJCA all the very best for the future.

 

The meeting proposed a vote of thanks to Ron for his commitment and 40 years service

 

6. Treasurer’s Report

 

The Association’s Accounts for the period ending 31st December 2015 were circulated and explained by Tony Leadbetter.

Tony reminded the meeting that the Association now operated just one account and costs were split internally.  The summary for the NFCCA in 2014 was.  Income of £1,645 made up of £855 subscriptions and £790 cup entry fees.  The Expenditure of £1,496.43 giving a net Income on the year of £148.57   The total funds in the joint bank account were shown as being £13,388.58   Copy of the full summary of accounts is attached

The NFJCA Accounts can be reviewed in their AGM minutes

 

Tony said that the Knock Out cup trophies were still under review regarding costs and being discussed at committee to try and reduce but that this year we stuck with the traditional trophies.

 

Acceptance of the accounts was Proposed by Dave Lay and Seconded by Steven Moorman.   And accepted unanimously.

 

7. Secretary’s Report

 

Alan Sturgess said it had been a quite year for communication and with all clubs receiving and send communications via Email it made the Secretary’s’ job that much easier.
On another front he had done quite a lot of work recently regarding Nitrate Vulnerable zones (NVZ) following on from the meeting for Sports clubs which have a Lease from the Forestry Commission or National Parks, which was held at Burley golf Club.

 

8. Colts’ Report

 

The full Colts’ report was given at the Colts’ AGM and can be reviewed in their minutes.

 

9. Umpires’ Report

 

Tony Leadbetter reported it had been a busy year and all the competition requirements had been covered.  He thanked the NF Umpires for their support.

A 2015 Umpires’ training course is now underway being held at Langley Manor.

 

10. Knock Out Cups

 

Ray Mortimer said that the invitations for the 2015 Knock Out Cups have been sent out and entries were slow with only 6 received to date but still a few days to go.

He said that due to a fixture clash the Stone Cup final will be held one week later than planned.  But still at Pylewell Park now planned for Friday 24^th July.

 

11. Grounds

 

The three awards for the best grounds in the respective leagues covered by the NFCCA were announced and subsequently presented to:

• County 4/ Reg 1 –       Langley Manor 2nds were awarded the Roffey Trophy.
• R2SW –                      New Milton 3rds were awarded the cup.

• R3 and R4 –                New Milton 4^th were again worthy winners.

There was also a special mention for the quality of the grounds at Bramshaw, Fawley and Pylewell Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. HCL/ HCB

 

Ray Mortimer reported that New Forest Clubs had generally had good Ground and Wicket marks throughout the season.  However problems still remain for Ellingham who are unable to gain promotion without fencing their Outfield which the Forestry Commission will not agree to.   Also the sad loss of Swan Green and that facility.

 

15  Re-election of Committee

 

There being no Nominations for the vacant positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman.  It was unanimously approved by the members present that the committee would appoint a Chairman at each meeting as necessary.  
The other Officers and remaining Committee were re elected on block
So for 2015 the committee is therefore:-

Chairman:-                  Vacant

Vice-Chairman:-          Vacant

Treasurer:-                   Tony Leadbetter

Secretary:-                   Alan Sturgess

Committee:-                Nick Gossip, Monty Green, Dave Hurrell, Ray Mortimer.

Auditor:-                     Tony Wharton.

 

16    Presidents and Vice Presidents

 

Vic Loveless was re elected as President.

All Vice Presidents were re elected and they will remain as:-

Mrs R Hayward

Mr M Hayward

Mr R Mortimer

 

17    Any Other Business

 

• Chris Walford proposed that Ron Biddlecombe be elected as a Vice President this was seconded by Ray Mortimer and approved by the meeting.  The post was accepted by graciously Ron Biddlecombe.

 

• Arthur Stickland informed the meeting that the Grandfather Rights allowing anyone born before 1964 to be able to use spraying equipment for own use expires on 26^th November 2015.  After this date anyone using spraying equipment will need the appropriate certificate.
  Alan Sturgess said that this was due for discussion at the Associations next Committee meeting and is being well communicated via Groundsman Associations and the IOG

 

• Alan Sturgess proposed a vote of thanks to Chris Walford who had been on the NFCCA Committee for many years and was also standing down.

 

 

18    Date of Next Meeting

 

The date of the next Annual General Meeting was arranged for the last Monday in January, which will be 25^th January 2016 at 7pm

 

The meeting was closed at 7.27pm

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