Tom Cox, Gary Betteridge, Matt Corby, Mark Ireland, Jack Murphy, Dave Murphy, John Bradley, Matthew Pratt, Marcus Ireland, Rob Bradley, Bernie Spratt, Micky Cornock, Andrew Munden & Danny Murphy

APOLOGIES
Nick Hibberd, Roger Wickson, Ben Cox, Veronica Murphy, Andy Corby & Madeleine Garwood.

2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Read and accepted as a true record & adopted following a proposal from Matt Pratt, seconded by Mark Ireland.

3. MATTERS ARISING

None

4. CHAIRMANS REPORT

The Chairman commenced his report by thanking everyone for attending the meeting. He went on to thank the various members of the committee and club who have helped him during his first year as Chairman. Jack Murphy for his services as Club Secretary and in particular his fundraising efforts throughout the year. Matt Corby for his continued work as Treasurer and for stepping in as Fixture Secretary. Tom Cox for his commitment as Captain and for all his efforts off the field as well as on it. Matt Pratt for his continued service as 2nd XI Captain, the hardest job in the club. Mark Ireland and Nick Hibberd for their work with the junior section. Not an easy job and the boys looked to be enjoying their games whenever Gary made it down the club to watch. Marcus Ireland for his work on raising money through the club ties. He went on to thank John Bradley for his services as Umpire and President, Rob Bradley for scoring, Emma for teas and Micky for all his help during the week and on match days. Finally he thanked all for supporting club events and despite difficulties with getting sides together it was great to see that the team morale remained high.

5. TREASURERS REPORT

Matt started by thanking Gary for taking on the role as Chairman and congratulated him on a very successful first year in the role.

The accounts total £11,260.00 with £1,200.00 to come out for the end of season work costs. This will lead to a final balance of £10,000.00. Subscriptions are down on last year mainly due to the lack of Sunday fixtures. Fundraising efforts have maintained the accounts at the same level as this time last year, which is a great achievement. Matt asked for questions from the floor but there were none. He finished by thanking Pippa Corby for her help during the year.

6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

John Bradley stated he was happy to stand again as president and was proposed by Matt Corby, seconded by Gary Betteridge and duly appointed as the only nomination.

CHAIRMAN

Gary Betteridge was happy to stand again and was proposed by Jack Murphy, seconded by John Bradley and duly appointed as the only nomination.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Not elected.

SECRETARY

Jack Murphy stepped down leaving the position vacant. Danny Murphy agreed to take on the role. He was proposed by Tom Cox, seconded by Matt Corby and duly appointed as the only nomination.

TREASURER

Matt Corby was happy to stand again and was proposed by Micky Cornock, seconded by Tom Cox and duly appointed as the only nomination.

FIXTURE SECRETARY

Matt Corby was happy to stand again and was proposed by Marcus Ireland, seconded by Gary Betteridge and duly appointed as the only nomination.

LEAGUE DELEGATE

Matt Corby agreed to stay on in this role and was proposed by Jack Murphy, seconded by John Bradley and duly appointed as the only nomination.

1ST XI CAPTAIN

Tom Cox was happy to stand again and was proposed by Matt Corby, seconded by Gary Betteridge and duly appointed as the only nomination.

1ST XI VICE CAPTAIN

Matt Corby was happy to stand again and was proposed by Tom Cox, seconded by Marcus Ireland and duly appointed as the only nomination.

2ND XI CAPTAIN

Matt Pratt was happy to stay on in the role and was proposed by John Bradley, seconded by Rob Bradley and duly appointed as the only nomination.

2ND XI VICE CAPTAIN

Neil Harper (not present) agreed to stay on in this role and was proposed by Matt Pratt, seconded by Bernie Spratt and duly appointed as the only nomination.

SUNDAY MANAGER / CAPTAIN

Bernie Spratt agreed to stay on in this role and was proposed by Micky Cornock, seconded by Matt Corby and duly appointed as the only nomination.

JUNIOR HEAD COACH

Nick Hibberd resigned from the role leaving the position vacant. Wendy Ireland will continue with the administration but the committee will try and fill the position.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Nominations were received for Jack Murphy, Mark Ireland, Marcus Ireland, Bernie Spratt and Micky Cornock. All nominees were accepted on to the committee.

7. AOB

Junior Section - A few suggestions were made to increase numbers including advertising at the primary school, changing the evening to a Friday and making it more of a social evening for the parents. This could include paying outside coaches if numbers were high enough. The committee agreed to take these suggestions on board and try to come up with the best solution.

New Players – John Bradley asked about recruitment and offered to help in any way he could. MC in talks with a couple of potential players and GB asked how everyone felt about getting another overseas player this year. All agreed as long as the player complied with league regulations it was a good idea. GB also invited all members to try and recruit new players if they have the opportunity.

Nets – GB looking at the possibility of new outdoor nets. He has asked Total Sport Ltd for a price and stated improving the facility is a must to focus on.