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Bedfordshire County Carpet
Bowls Association
Minutes of the 'virtual' Annual General Meeting of May 2020
Mass meetings not being allowed under the Covid 19 rules currently
in force.
1. Chairmans Report
Received from Mike Walker:-
It is a disappointment to me that we are not able to come together
for our AGM this year; more so since it is my last year as your
chairman. However, it is very important that we observe the current
government rules, and maintain social distancing.
Both I and my fellow officers have acted swiftly to do our best
to ensure the health of all our members in these very difficult
times. It is of course sad that we were unable to complete the
league matches this season, but feel sure that our prompt action
to curtail all bowls activities was both prudent and necessary.
When we are able to return to enjoying our sport, hopefully in
the not too distant future, you will all be in the able hands
of both a new and some regular team of officers. I take this
opportunity to wish them every success in the years to come and
trust they will continue to receive your full support.
I know from our treasurers report that I leave office knowing
that our association is in a very strong financial state, and
ready to face the challenges of the future.
I have very much enjoyed working with my fellow officers and
am very grateful for all their hard work and the support they
have given me in my term of office, plus of course the support
I have received from you all.
Thank you, stay safe and healthy.
2. Treasurers Report
Received from Sandra Lee-Dell:-
The account for the year ending 5 May 2020 shows the income for
the year was £12657.02 (£9,574.77), whilst
expenditure was £10782.21 (£9,212.55) giving
an operating profit of £1875.81 (£362.22)
with a balance of £6745.15 (£4,869.34).
A formal audit has yet to be conducted.
Figs in ( ) are for 2019
3. County Captains Report
Received from George Savage:-
Firstly I would like to personally thank you all who supported
me over the years that I have been your Captain. Good luck to
the next captain for next season. I would like to thank Mike
Walker for doing the team selecting over the past few years.
The full results of our league campaign are on the usual Web
page except the last league game, home against Norfolk. Not played
due to the Coronavirus shut-down.
We were not going to take part in the 6 counties champs. But
this was also called off.
Our biggest success was beating Essex at home 19-17. In going
to the last game we ended up on 45 points. In the Team bowl we
finished 6th with 40 points.
Potters for 2020 is in the balance. Im personally not going
to take part. Last year we finished in 9th place.
I would like to thank all the squad players, raffle collectors,
raffle ticket caller outers, my wife Susan for getting the prizes
and people that donated raffle prizes. Also a thank you to Tumbers
catering services plus all who helped out on the days that Trevor
and Christine couldnt be there.
Our county social evening on Saturday 19th October 2019 was a
great success. We raised £1,310.00 for Macmillan Primrose
Unit, Bedford Hospital. This money was handed over and will go
towards a Chemotherapy chair. I would like all who came along
to this function and all who donated.
A big thanks to Trevor, Chris Tumber and my wife Susan for arranging
the event. I have already thanked my band The Way It Is for the
entertainment.
Thank you all once again. It was a privilege to be your Captain.
4. Competitions/League Secretary's
Report
Received from Keith Cockings:-
Competitions
All comps have been really well supported so thank you, all finals
were close games fantastic to see, the results are all up on
the web page for all to see, well done to all our champions.
Thank you to Christine and Trevor for their catering services
and those who stood in for them, its very much appreciated.
Thanks to all who stay to the end the finals are often very enjoyable
and lastly, huge thanks to all who get equipment out and stay
to put it away. You are all brilliant, without you these comps
would not happen.
I'm holding on to the Fours hopefully for November.
League
The League ended abruptly due to Covid 19 but it was the only
decision we could make at the time. All clubs understood why
we made the call at the time. Disappointing as it was the table
will stand as it is, Thanks to all clubs for promptly getting
scorecards in and them being correct and to Paul Daniels for
his work on keeping the web page up to date for you all. Hope
you are all in for next season at sometime.
Personally I've enjoyed the comps this year so thank you for
all the support, I cannot say a big enough thanks to George for
his assistance in very many years as county captain and his understanding
when I asked to step back from the squad. He has been a fantastic
Captain as I know how hard the job is Well Done George. I hope
his successor enjoys the challenge.
Lastly, I have to thank Mike whose stewardship as county chairman
has been one of the best. He has been my eyes on formats, fair
when there is a problem (not that there are many). His tenure
has seen many changes, I won't list them all, but fair to say
as ECBA, ECCBA and BCCBA Chair I think he has a lot to be proud
of. Again, I wish his successor all the best and look forward
to working with him.
Finally, thanks to all the BCCBA officers we are a great team
and I look forward to starting the season at some point in the
future but, at the moment, that is all very much in an uncertain
future, things are booked but who knows when or if they will
happen. Hope to see you all very soon.
Thank you and stay safe.
5. Election of Officers.
Sadly, resignations have been received from our Chairman, Mike
Walker and our County Captain, George Savage, both of whom have
performed their duties to a very high standard, have always 'gone
the extra mile' and will be hard acts to follow.
To Mike and George we offer our sincere thanks.
The following persons have been
proposed and elected, unopposed, by an e-mail ballot:-
Chairman; Andrew Hatton, Secretary; Trevor Tumber,
Treasurer; Sandra Lee-Dell, County Captain; Neil
Rixon, League and Competitions Secretary; Keith Cockings.
6 .Date and Venue of the Next
Meeting
A proposed date for the Annual
General Meeting 2021 is, circumstances permitting, Tuesday, 25th
May, in Barton Village Hall, commencing at 8.00 pm. |
Bedfordshire County Carpet Bowls
Association
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 9th May 2013 at
8.00pm in Barton Village Hall
Present:
Mrs S Knapton (Pres), Mr M Walker (Chr.), Mrs S Lee-Dell (Treas.),
Mr T Tumber (Sec.)
28 members representing:- Barton, Clophill, Colmworth, Cople,
Cotton End, Gravenhurst, Haynes, Lilley, Maulden, Ravensden,
Renhold, Slip End, Toddington, and Turvey.
1. Apologies:
Stevington and Wootton.
2. Minutes of previous meeting.
The minutes of the 2012 A.G.M. were read, approved and signed
as correct.
2.1 Matters Arising
None.
3. Chairmans Report.
The Chairman, Mike Walker, thanked all present for attending
and commented that it had been another very successful year,
certainly financially, as competition and catering revenues and
Insurance costs have all contributed. The Chairman reminded the
meeting that as we currently do not seem to call many Committee
meetings, if any problems or grievences should arise then such
meetings can be called if needed. In the unlikely event
of a problem arising it would be best to first discuss the matter
with either Keith Cockings or Mike Walker.
The Chairman reported that BCCBA have assisted a new club to
start up in Gamlingay by providing a mat along with a set of
woods these from Turvey at £75 each. At present
they are running a Friday afternoon session from 1pm until 4pm.
A letter of thanks has been received and if any club has a carpet
or woods for sale Gamlingay would like to have first refusal.
Contact Mike in the first instance.
ECCBA has had a quiet year, the present committee of Mike Walker,
Paul Daniels and Maureen Giddens will all be standing for re-election
at the AGM.
Finally, the Chairman proposed that the role of League Secretary
should be an Officer position, requiring a small change to the
Association's constitution. Seconded by Shirley Knapton this
proposal was agreed unanimously.
The Chairman closed by thanking
all the committee members for their support.
4. Treasurers Report
The Treasurer, Sandra Lee-Dell, presented the annual accounts,
reporting that the balance in the Association's account at 30th
April 2012 was £3,883.89 (£4,049.62).
The Income and Expenditure account showed an excess of Expenditure
over Income of £165.73, (£432.17 profit), resulting
from the purchase of new carpets and associated equipment at
£1205.
The finances continue to be strong as a result of a generous
result from the raffles, the catering profit and the much reduced
cost of hire of the hall when compared with the cost of Putteridge.
( ) May 2012 figs.
5.County Captains Report.
The County Captain, George Savage, remarked that the annual County
Squad meal on Sunday last was, again, a great success and on
behalf of the squad thanked once again Sandra, Shirley and their
helpers for a splendid meal. The season had seen some 'ups and
downs' with Bedfordshire finishing bottom of the Eastern Counties
League on 49 points, just 1 point down on last year. So we are
still maintaining our fight to improve.
The League results were:-
Cambs 32 Beds 4
Norfolk 24 Beds 12
Beds 16 Herts 20
Beds 8 Suffolk 28
Essex 27 Beds 9
At the Six Counties Team Bowl
in September we finished in a creditable 4th place with 58 points.
The highlights were a win over Hertfordshire 14-10, a win over
Norfolk 15-9 and a 12 all draw with Cambridgeshire. With the
remaining two games being close this was a great all round team
effort.
At the Six Counties Championships last month we struggled and
finished bottom with just 15 points despite making a big effort.
A deposit has been paid for the Nationals at Potters in November
when 25 players will be attending. Hopefully we will improve
on last year. Final payments from those going will be requested
during July/August. The Captain closed by thanking all the squad
players and those 'behind the scenes' for their time and effort
throughout the year.
6. Election of Officers.
The following persons were re-elected, unopposed, 'en-bloc' :-
Chairman; Mike Walker, Secretary; Trevor Tumber, Treasurer; Sandra
Lee-Dell, County Captain; George Savage, League and Competitions
Secretary; Keith Cockings.
The Chairman proposed that thanks be recorded to Andrew Hatton
for his work over a considerable time with the competitions.
This was seconded by Keith Cockings.
7. County League
The Chairman presented the County League shield to the 2012/13
winners - Renhold.
Keith Cockings asked that all clubs should inform him of their
intent, or otherwise, to enter the League next season by the
end of May.
The Chairman reminded all present that the rules governing the
number of players for a League match require 12, or, a minimum
of 8. Where less than 12 players are present only those who have
played as Lead or Second may play in the third game. Also, it
is sensible to advise the host club of the number of players
and the total number of people attending.
A short discussion concerning the refreshments offered at League
matches ensued. It was generally agreed that if Tea and Biscuits
are appropriate then that is perfectly acceptable. The final
decision rests with individual clubs.
Andrew Hatton queried whether a move to 7 ends from 9 would ease
any potential time problems. After a discussion it was agreed
that the League format should remain unchanged.
8. County Equipment and Competitions
8.1 Equipment: David Whitfield
proposed that the County should purchase a third new mat. This
was seconded by Sandra Lee-Dell and agreed unanimously.
8.2 Competitions: The Treasurer wished to thank Clophill club
for making so many entries in the competitions thereby helping
towards the profits!
The Captain expressed a wish to see those clubs that do not enter
Competitions actually doing so.
The Chairman reported that he and Keith Cockings had discussed
the re-introduction of the Ruth Frizzelle Charity Open Competition
into the calendar. The format would probably be Fours and first
choice would be offered to Bedforshire clubs.
9. ECBA
The Chairman announced that there will some changes within the
ECBA this year as Tony Cuthbert will not be standing for re-election
as Chair at the forthcoming AGM. As Tony was organiser of the
Festival of Bowls it is as yet uncertain how this may be affected.
A DVD of Carpet Bowls is being produced by the ECBA and is hoped
to be available shortly.
10. AOB
The Captain reported that Get Well cards had been sent to members
currently hospitalised.
11. Date of Next Meeting
The next Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday xx May
2014 in Barton Village Hall commencing at 8.00 pm.
There being no further business
the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.10pm. |
Bedfordshire County Carpet Bowls
Association
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 8th May 2012 at
8.00pm in Barton Village Hall
Present:
Mr M Walker (Chr.), Mr T Tumber (Sec.), Mrs S Lee-Dell (Treas.),
18 members representing:- Barton, Clophill, Colmworth, Cople,
Cotton End, Haynes, Lilley, Maulden, Renhold, Stevington, Slip
End, Toddington, Turvey and Wootton.
1. Apologies:
Gravenhurst and Ravensden.
2. Minutes of previous meeting:
The minutes of the 2011 A.G.M. were read, approved and signed
as correct.
2.1 Matters Arising:
None.
3. Chairmans Report:
The Chairman, Mike Walker, thanked all those present for attending
and commented that it had been a very successful year. Bedfordshire
had made their prescence felt in competitions and the new county
kit had been noted and admired by other counties.
Reporting on ECBA matters, and the revision of rules in particular,
there are now around 15 amendments to be voted on at the next
meeting in June. A revised rule book will eventually be available.
On the move to Barton for competitions, the Chairman thanked
all clubs and their members for their support for the competitions
and remarked that the only criticism he had received was that
the hall was 'too warm!'
The Chairman closed by thanking all the committee members for
their support.
4. Treasurers Report:
The Treasurer, Sandra Lee-Dell, presented the annual accounts,
reporting that the balance in the Association's account at 30th
April 2011 was £4,049.62 (£3,617.45).
The Income and Expenditure account showed an excess of Income
over Expenditure of
£432.17 (£-77.85) profit despite the outlay on the
new county kit of almost £1,000.
The major factors in the improvement to the finances being a
generous result from the raffles, the catering profit and the
much reduced cost of hire of the hall. (Almost half that of Putteridge)
( ) May 2011 figs.
5. County Captains Report:
The County Captain, George Savage, commented that he had done
most of his thanking at the County Squad dinner when Shirley
and Sandra had provided yet another an excellent meal.
To complete the season's reports, the last two matches in the
Eastern League were played against Hertfordshire, when we lost
13 - 23 and finally Suffolk, when we lost 6 30, despite
this having been one of our best performances against a Suffolk
side. Six of our matches were lost by just 3 points. Bedfordshire
finished the Eastern Counties season at the bottom of the table
with 50 points, just 4 points down on last year. This was a target
the Captain had set and the squad had helped to achieve it.
The Six Counties Championships
in April saw our best performance in this competition when we
finished 4th with 22 points. The highlights being a draw with
Norfolk, 6 6, a clear win against Essex at 9 3,
and another win against Hertfordshire 7 5.
A 28 strong squad will be playing
in the Nationals at Potters in October for which a deposit has
been paid. We hope to do as well as we did last year.
The Captain closed by thanking
all the squad players and those 'behind the scenes' for their
time and effort in making it a successful year.
6. Election of Officers:
The following persons were re-elected, unopposed, 'en-bloc' :-
Chairman - Mike Walker
Secretary - Trevor Tumber
Treasurer - Sandra Lee-Dell
County Captain - George Savage
Competitions Secretar - Andrew Hatton
County League Secretary - Keith Cockings.
7. County League:
The Chairman presented the County League shield to the 2011/12
winners - Turvey.
Keith Cockings commented that there had been no issues with score
cards throughout the season and thanked all concerned for 'getting
it right'.
Keith also wished to record his thanks to Paul Daniels for the
prompt updating of the results on the county website.
In order that the County League schedule for 2012/13 can be drawn
up Keith asked that clubs should inform him, preferably by the
end of May, whether they will be entering for the new season.
The Secretary agreed to send a notice to this effect.
8. Competitions:
Firstly the Chairman reminded the meeting that rules 1.4 the
line 'closing' the delivery box) and 2.3 (practice ends) are
excluded in playing our competitions.
Secondly the Chairman asked the meeting for a mandate to 'look
at the purchase of a replacement 'fast' mat, given the degradation
of the mats whilst stored in the old container.
Following a short discussion David Whitfield proposed that the
County should purchase two new mats. This was agreed unanimously.
Andrew Hatton wished to record his thanks to Keith for his support
with the competitions and then thanked all clubs and their members
and the 'catering squad' for their support.
The Chairman congratulated all competition winners and wished
them luck in the Champion of Champions event at Littleport on
the 13th May.
9. A.O.B:
None.
10. Date of next Annual General
Meeting:
The next Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th May
2013 in Barton Village Hall commencing at 8.00 pm.
There being no further business
the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.43pm. |
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