Urmston & District Veterans Bowling League

Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 2015

4 November 2015

Held at Flixton Conservative Club

1. Introduction

Metros, Walton Park, Clifton and Linden absent

Alan Cowie chaired meeting.

Minutes silence for passed members.

Minutes read from last meeting. Nothing arising.

2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

Sec congratulated winners of comps and thanked rest of committee for their help. Sec informed delegates of amendment of Bye-Law 8. Sec told delegates of Notices of Motion at County A.G.M.

3. FIXTURE SECRETARY’S REPORT

Ross thanked captains for getting results in promptly. 44% of matches were entered directly on web site. Doubling up was more widespread this year but the overall effect on league table was minor.

4. TREASURER'S AND AUDITORS’ REPORT

Alan presented balance sheet which showed a slight increase on previous year mainly due to savings in engraving. Alan recommended no increases on next seasons fees.

The auditors were happy with report.

5. COMPETITION SECRETARY'S REPORT

Mike said entries for Merit and Pairs were very disappointing.

6. NOTICES OF MOTION

6.1. Proposed by Sale Cons

To abolish deduction of points off handicap when a team plays short. For: 1, Against: 13; Defeated

6.2. Proposed by Chandos

To amend Bye-Law 1 to read “Number of players in a team to be 8.” For: 4, Against: 10; Defeated

7. HONORARIUMS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

All officers re-elected. Honorariums to stay the same.