Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2024
Stoke Club at 8.00 pm
Friday 28th June 2024
Roll Call
The meeting was chaired by Pete Wescott (Secretary) as Barry Cullimore was unable to attend.
Meeting was attended by representatives of 19 teams:-
Hit & Hopes; Lamb Shanks; Seahawks; Lamb & Larks
Nobbys Nuts; Dolphins; Thorns & Roses; Hotspots;
Bakers Rogues; Lord Nelson; Mandy’s Bell Boys; Nelsons Nomads;
Duke of York; Stoke Buoys; Stoke WMC; S Club 8;
Split Pins; Rosies Rebels; VIPs
Apologies for absence were received from 3 teams:-
Mucky Ducks; Ham Boys; Monkey Spankers
The following teams were not represented and apologies not received:-
Pornstars; Bakers Big Arms; Yorkies
Accounts 2023-24
The accounts were presented by Pete Wescott. A copy of the complete figures is appended to these minutes. . The accounts showed that there was a starting balance of £394.52, league fees of £2500 paid and expenditure of £2510.20. The closing balance was £384.32.
The league fees were increased to £100 this season and the figures indicate a reasonable balance of expenditure and costs. The cost of trophies has increased considerably over the last couple of years and Pete indicated that more economies would be made this season in the awards – replacing most seasonal trophies with medals. Pete proposed that the fees remain the same for this year but would almost certainly need to rise next season.
There is a continuing expenditure item of £5 per month for hosting the website. This is regarded as highly worthwhile and the contract will be continued.
It was agreed to continue the league fees at £100 per team.
Formation of League
There have been no resignations or new teams signed of for 2024-25. The current format of 13 teams in Division 1 and 12 in Division 2 will continue.
Promotions and relegations were agreed as:-
Promoted: Bakers Big Arms; Yorkies
Relegated: Dolphins, Lamb and Larks
This will give:-
Division 1: Division 2
Duke of York Dolphins
Monkey Spankers Split Pins
Bakers Rogues S Club 8
Seahawks Hotspots
VIPs Lamb & Larks
Stoke WMC Mucky Ducks
Nobbys Nuts Roses & Thorns
Bakers Buoys Lord Nelson
Yorkies Ham Boys
Nelson Nomads* Rosie’s Rebels
Pornstars Mandy’s Bell Boys
Lamb Shanks Hit & Hopes
Bakers Big Arms
No notifications of alley changes were given at the meeting. (Post-Meeting note: Lamb Shanks have since indicated they will be moving to the Wyndham Arms at Kingsbury Epicsopi. The Crown Inn at Fivehead has been sold and its future is not yet certain. Hit & Hopes yet to notify of any change)
It was agreed that the following additional competitions will be instituted (or re-instituted next season:-
- The Nomination Shield for first round losers will be held on the same nights as subsequent Nomination Cup games including the Final;
- There will be a Division 2 “Minileague” which will consist of games between the two teams which have Byes on any given Friday. This will give each team four matches. The aim of this is to fill up the fixtures throughout the season. The winners of the mini-league will receive a small trophy.
- A “Stickers Up” competition will be held at a single venue on one evening. All teams will be invited to send their sticker up. Format , venue and date to be determined.
It was further agreed that ALL semi-finals will be scheduled for Saturday evenings to avoid fixture congestion.
The season will commence on Friday 13th September.
Election of Officials for 2024-25
The current paid officials Barry Cullimore, Pete Wescott and Steve Lonton have indicated willingness to continue their roles for next season. Graeme Whittle will continue as Vice-Chairman. The current committee members have also agreed to continue. Pete Wescott indicated that the enlarged Committee worked very well last season and thanked all for their work in keeping the league going.
Graham Brimble (Stoke WMC)
Sean Monaghan (Roses & Thorns)
Roger Lee (Duke of York)
New Committee 2024-25
Chairman Barry Cullimore
Vice Chairman Graeme Whittle
Match Secretary Steve Lonton
Treasurer/Secretary Pete Wescott
Committee Members Graham Brimble; Roger Lee; Sean Monaghan
Remuneration
It was agreed that remuneration stay the same as last season:-
Secretary/Treasurer: £350
Fixture Secretary: £350
Charman £50
Any Other Business
- It was agreed that two printed fixture books will be supplied to each team. These will be in A5 format as the fixtures in the current A6 books are too small to be easily read.The website will continue to be the primary information source for the league. The Facebook page will be used as the medium to report match results.
- It was agreed that every alley MUST have front pin marked with coloured (black?) tape. This will be the responsibility of the home team.
- It was clarified that the Highest Away Team and Individual trophies ONLY apply to league games. Cup matches (and the Div 2 minileague) are not included
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-45 pm.
Pete Wescott
General Secretary
