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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BOULES LEAGUE MONDAY 21ST JANUARY 2008 CROSTON SPORTS CLUB
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The Chairman opened the meeting by thanking all those present for turning out on such a bad night, and giving apologies from the two Johns who were on flood watch.
He thanked teams for their support and provision of raffle prizes throughout the season and the Sports Club for the use of their facilities, and the two Johns in their absence for all the work they do throughout the season.
RULES
It was proposed by the Bees that there should be a new rule banning Mobile Phone use whilst playing a game. After a lengthy discussion it was put to the vote, The proposal was defeated, but it was agreed that captains would advise players to switch phones off whilst playing.
There was also a discussion with regards to the use of bad language when children were present, it was agreed that the captains would make players aware of the presence of children.
It was brought to the attention of the meeting that because of various sizes of pitches it is not always possible to ensure that the Cochnet when thrown was in the specified distance required i. e. 6 to 10 metres, After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that tape measures would be provided by the league to each captain and players who had doubts about the length would be able to call for a measure.
COMPETITIONS
The chairman gave details of the proposed dates of the various competitions, which were were accepted by those present.
The format of the Midge Hall Trophy competition was discussed in detail and it was agreed that all teams would play a knockout and the top four winners would go through to the final at the Midge Hall.
The Junior Boules competition run by Villages In Partnership was a success, it is hoped to run the same again this season, dates to be advised.
The Lord Nelson proposed that they would like to run a doubles competition, on the Sunday prior to the commencement of the league. The proposal was accepted and the competition would be played on Sunday 20th April, the competition would be limited to sixteen pairs, Darren from the Nelson would be the contact and the chairman agreed to organise the publicity.
It was agreed that any team not wishing to participate in a team competition must advise the organiser as soon as possible.
PRESENTATION NIGHT.
Presentation night would be held on Friday 3rd October and would be the same format as previous nights I. E. Presentation / Quiz Night, Enquiries would be made as to whether or not it was possible to have a Fish & Chip supper instead Hot Pot.
FINANCES
Copies of the 2007 accounts were issued to those present, which showed a healthy balance. The chairman advised the meeting that it was the intention to apply for a grant from one of the various associations, I.E. Sports Council, Community Awards, etc. The application would be for money to improve and repair pitches, also new score boards. Teams would be kept informed of developments with regards to this matter.
League fees would remain the same £50 per team.
Being an excellent source of income football cards would again be sold at all matches. The chairman again thanked all who donated raffle prizes as this was also a good source of revenue, and it was hoped to run raffles again this season.
A.O.B
Concern was expressed about the lack of representatives at the A. G. M. from some of the teams, and it was hoped that all teams would send a representative to future meetings.
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