In the absence of the chairman Ken Barker (President) took the chair.
The chairman opened the meeting welcoming 29 members. A minutes silence was observed for members who had passed away during the last year.
Apologies for absence were received from Carole Critchley (Chairman) Molly Sutton (Church Inn)
The secretary read the minutes from the 34th AGM held 23rd February 2012.
In the absence of the Chairman Ken Barker thanked the Treasurer and Secretary for their work during the season and the committee for their contribution in making the league a success.
The Treasurer distributed copies of the income and expenditure for the past year, which showed a bank balance of £609.25 an increase of £122.72. He highlighted a couple of expenses higher than previous years these being insurance and a present for our retiring Chairman. He said that since the Jack Bryning had to be abandoned no fees were collected and no prize money paid. He reported that the accounts were as yet unaudited since the auditor had been unwell, but was now recovered and the audit will be carried out soon. A rebate will be payable this year and he is to propose £16 per team which will leave our bank balance at £225.25 in line with rule 6.3.There were no questions Arthur Lamb (Goostrey) proposed the accounts be accepted. Seconded by Maryke Todd (Cranford)
The secretary opened his remarks by thanking Mere Parish Club for the use of the room for our meetings and Geoff Owen who sets up the room for us. He also asked the delegate from Mere to convey our thanks to Alan Greenway for his help in setting up the room for our Presentation Evening. He thanked the various clubs who hosted our competitions and congratulated the winners. He said that since prize money still exceeds entry fees a few more entries would be welcome and he asked the team captains to ensure that their players were aware of the dates and venues of the competitions. In conclusion he read a letter from Francis House Children's Hospice thanking us for our donation from our "guess the sweets in the jar" competition held on presentation evening.
Individual - Warford Park Bowling Club - Sunday 9th June.
Pairs - Oughtrington Bowling Club - Saturday 6th July
Mixed Pairs - Victory Hall Memorial Club- Sunday 1st September
1. Rule 5.6
Present rule reads - No practice is allowed to visiting teams
Amend to read:
To allow practice for visiting players 15 minutes before the commencement of the match
Proposed - Oughtrington Bowling Club
Seconded - Bernard Mc.Lenaghan (Cranford)
4 votes for 12 against. Motion defeated
2. Rule 5.3
Present rule reads - League matches to commence at 7.00pm. The first three and last three matches of the season to start at 6.15pm where a green has no lights.
Amend second sentence to read:
The first three and last three matches of the season to commence at 5.30pm where a green has no lights.
Proposed - Bernard Mc.Lenaghan
No seconder
3, Rule 9 & 10
Insert new rule 9.2 & 10.2
Yellow jacks to be used in all league pairs competitions
Proposed - Bernard Mc.Lenaghan
Seconded - Derek Hurdle (Goostrey)
The treasurer pointed out that if this motion were carried the League would have the expense of providing the jacks at a cost of approximately £180, which would only be used twice per year and felt that the expense was not justified.
6 votes for 12 against
If members felt that it is desirable to have yellow jacks for pairs competitions we could encourage host clubs to use them if they have them or have access to them.
4. Rule 5.7d to read
Present rule reads - Cancelled matches to be played within 31 days of scheduled date.
Amend to read:
In the cases of (b) and (c) above (rule (b) & (c) refers to cancelled matches) the home team captain
must within 5 days of the fixture date offer the away team captain a choice of 3 alternative dates that are not more than 28 days after the original published date. The away team captain then has 5 days to accept one of these dates. The home team captain must keep the League Secretary informed of all developments. If the match is not completed within 28 days the Management Committee will
choose a date and order the match to be played on that date
Proposed - Bernard Mc.Lenaghan
Seconded - Derek Hurdle (Goostrey)
Vote 15 for 1 against. Motion carried
5. Rebate
Rebate from 2012 Season (Paid 2013)
Recommend £16
Proposed - Management Committee
Seconded - Arthur Lamb (Goostrey)
6 Election of New Teams
Conservative 'A' & 'B' have withdrawn from the league and reformed as Cranford Bowling Club 'A' & 'B' and since the Drovers Arms no longer exists the Drovers team is renamed Equiport
It is proposed that they be accepted into the league.
Proposed - Management Committee
Seconded - Ken Barker (Mere)
Carried unanimously
The were no nominations for officers and each had confirmed that they were prepared to stand again they were unanimously voted en-block
President Ken Barker
Chairman Carole Critchley
Secretary Alan Perks
Treasurer Chris Grice
Auditor Tony Wein
The chairman said that honoraria would rise by CPI (consumer price index) as agreed at last year's AGM
A registration form was included in the pack given out to team captains, which they were reminded to complete and return by 30th March.
The season will commence on 5th April with the preliminary round of the team knockout and league will matches start on 12th April.
The Secretary asked the delegates to consult with their members and report back at the next league meeting whether they were happy with the format of Presentation Evening or would they like a change. The date was confirmed as Friday 29th November this year being held at The Victory Hall Memorial Club
League Meetings were confirmed as follows for 2013. Thursday 23rd May, Thursday 20th June, Thursday 15th August
Team Knockout Draw The draw was completed and 16 teams will compete on 5th April for a place in the first round. The secretary will circulate the draw and it was left to the officers to decide on greens.
Club Contacts
Delegates were asked to notify the secretary of any changes in their club officials following their respective AGMs. As a matter of urgency please notify any change in captains and vice captains so that our fixture book contains the correct contact details.
The meeting closed at 9.15pm