Congratulations to John Deane, Matt Cuthbert & Michael Woodbridge on winning the Club Triples Competition.
Congratulations to John & Chris Roach, Matt Cuthbert and Nick Holliday on reaching the County Fours Final and the National Championships in Worthing;
Congratulations to Mark Perry & Michael Woodbridge on reaching the County Under 25 Singles Final and the National Championships in Worthing;
Congratulations to Michael Woodbridge on reaching the County Singles Final and the National Championships in Worthing;
Congratulations to Liz Law on winning the Ladies County 2 Wood Championship and reaching the National Championships in Leamington Spa.
100 Club subscriptions (£24 per number per year) are now due. There are a few vacant numbers if anyone would like to join. The 100 Club pays out 4 monthly prizes of £10, £15, £25 and £50 plus £100 at the opening and closing of the greens and £200 at Christmas. If you are interested in having a flutter and helping the club, contact Campbell McColl (233189) or any committee member.
Record of Executive Meeting – Wednesday 7 July 2010
1. Apologies for Absence & Obituaries: Obituaries: Rod Brown & Joe Potter.
2. Approval of Minutes: Amendment to Membership – Social: Laura Beehan should read Laura Deehan. Approved and signed by the Chairman.
3. Matters Arising: a. Unified County Constitution: Standardisation of Club Shirts: The club submitted comments on the draft constitution and received confirmation that different men and ladies club shirts could be worn for club mixed matches but, unless items of clothing were standardised, white tops would have to be worn for county or national mixed games. A possible change to the criteria for nominating male bowlers for county friendly matches was raised and will be discussed again if any formal proposal is forthcoming.
b. Club Jackets & Shirts: Subject to jackets not being waterproof, existing order has been cancelled. The Chairman will provide an inventory of existing stock.
4. Financial Statement from Treasurer: Cash balance at the end of June was £75K. Bar income was c£2K up on previous June. Reconciliation of bar takings and the meat draw had been tightened up with the help of the bar steward and this seemed to be paying dividends. The Treasurer thanked N. Capper for standing in whilst he was on holiday. The Treasurer stressed the need to recruit more 100 Club members.
5. Membership Status & Applications for Membership: Full Gents 99, Full Ladies 36, Social 68, Associate 14, Junior 6, Student 1 and Life 9. Total 233 which include 13 bowlers on the new bowler scheme. The following applications were approved:
Full: Robin Carter, proposed M. Cuthbert, seconded N. Holiday
Donald S. Grant, proposed R. Crisp, seconded A. Brookes
William (John) Honer, proposed A. Brookes, seconded M. Longley
Fred Green, proposed D. Davies, seconded J. Edwards
Social: James Witham, proposed L. Cross, seconded W. Brown
Christine Doody, proposed R. Crisp, seconded C. McColl
Geoff Harmsworth, proposed B. Steele, seconded D. Young
Alex McClements, proposed B. Steele, seconded A. Brookes
Carol McClements, proposed B. Steele, seconded A. Brookes
6. Captains’ Report: All fixtures have been fulfilled. Unfortunately the club has been eliminated from the National Top Club and Double Rink. We have progressed in the County Cup and still have 2 teams in the GBA Double Rink. Congratulations were extended to J. Roach, C. Roach, M. Cuthbert & N.Holliday on reaching the final of the County Rinks and National Championships. The tour is on track and teams will be picked this week for inclusion in the tour brochure. NGL and County League A & C teams are doing well but B team need some better results. The Captain thanked Gill Longley and all ladies for their sterling catering work. The Lady Captain reported the club had been eliminated from the National Top Club and the second round of Inter-club was being played this week against Tewkesbury [which we won]. League results had been disappointing but hopefully this may turn around soon. The good news is that three triples reached the last 16 of the County Triples and 1 team lost in the last 8.
7. Management & Maintenance of the Greens: The Secretary outlined the options for the future maintenance of the greens and provided an assessment of the greens by Avonmore Associates together with quotes for undertaking maintenance work. The committee agreed to:
a. accept Avonmore’s quotation for the maintenance of both greens. The net increase in maintenance costs per annum was estimated at c£6K.
b. request Avonmore update and calibrate the sprinkler system at a cost of c£1500;
c. seek an estimate from Avonmore for the trenching and root barrier work recommended for No 2 green.
The committee also authorised purchase of a replacement mower which is critical in our endeavours to restore the greens. Likely cost c£7K (incl vat).
The outsourcing of heavy maintenance will have an effect on the traditional green-keeper duties and these, together with any impact on caretaker aspects, will be discussed at the next meeting.
The committee agreed that a Greens & Grounds sub-Committee consisting of J. Roach, M. Longley, D. Young and A. Brookes (plus M Woodbridge) should be set up to liaise with Avonmore, manage the use of the greens and set a regular programme of work for the green-keeper. Members will be encouraged to address any comments regarding the greens to the sub-Committee not the green-keeper. The Secretary would draw up terms of reference.
The Chairman reported that hedge cutting will start on Sun 18 July.
8. Reimbursement of Parking Costs: John Doody made a case for parking fees to be paid to car-pool drivers playing at Cirencester. This was approved by a majority vote.
9. CSBA Championships 2011: CSBA are exploring the possibility of moving these championships from Leamington to Suffolk Square in 2011. Proposed dates are 28-31 Aug 2011. Greens would be required all day but there was no requirement for catering. After deliberation of the pros and cons, the committee set a ceiling on greens usage of 10 rinks and asked John Doody to find out more about their alternative catering plans, bar requirements and car parking usage to enable more informed discussion on feasibility and hire charge at the next meeting.
10. AOB:
a The Secretary had received a call from Mitsubishi regarding possible sponsorship and an exploratory meeting had been arranged.
b. Another Probus club has approached B. Steele with a view to using the club on a Monday morning. The Secretary was authorised to explore further.
11. DONM: Wednesday 25 August at 7 p.m.
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