Action

1.         Chairman’s Report 

The Chairman reported on the seasons activities on the field and reported that the 1st XI started very well at the beginning of the season but fell away towards the end with some bad results in August, resulting in them finishing 6^th in the league but it was hoped that promotion could be achieved.  The 2^nd XI finished 9^th which was an improvement on the previous year but still disappointing.  The Sunday fixtures all went well and Lee Walter’s skippering was a positive and all players enjoyed the Sunday games.

The Chairman then when on to thank various people with the Club, specifically Jim Saunders for his tireless efforts during the season both on the pitch and behind the scenes and he also congratulated Jim on becoming the Head Umpire for the league panel.

Carol Wallis given thanks for the teas throughout the season and to all the other ladies who assisted. 

Alan Plumley for scoring throughout the season and last, but by no means least, Doug Barsley once again for his tireless works arranging teams. 

On a sad note, the Chairman report that Mrs Pam Smith (mother of John Smith) passed away recently and cricketers were present at the funeral. 

2.         Fixture Secretary’s Report

John Plumley has little to report as he would like to step down from this post, although he did note that it was felt that we need to increase Sunday fixtures in an effort to try and attract more youngsters to the side.  This was to be discussed later. 

3.         Treasurer’s Report

Mike Tingley produced the accounts for this year showing that we had just about broken even.  The treasurer reported on the figures and reported to the meeting that he was concerned that only 16 playing members paid their annual subs of £30 and that actual match fees were lower than expected.  This was mainly due to the 2^nd XI having to find teams on a Saturday morning and therefore felt it was not appropriate to charge match fees. 

Gary Perkins, the 2^nd Team Captain reported that it had been difficult to extract annual subs from some of the players as they did not know what this charge was for and it was brought to the meetings attention that it costs a great deal to run the club generally with all the equipment and maintenance that has to be done and that our charges were in fact lower than many clubs in the region. 

It was decided that Mike Tingley would write to all regular players who had not paid their subs to ask for payment.  It was decided that subs and fees should be detailed on the fixture card in order to avoid any further discrepancies.

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4.         Pitch Maintenance 

The Chairman reported that unfortunately no work party had done any work on the pitch, although Jim Saunders and the grounds man have worked very hard.  The Chairman reported that the square looked in good order.

It was agreed that a work party will be required late February/early March 2008 and further details will be issued on this. 

With regards to the equipment, Terry Lewis very kindly agreed to build a ramp to the container in order that this would assist with removal of the roller and John Plumley and Terry Lewis agreed to look into the repairing of the roller prior to the new season. 

John Plumley reported to the meeting that the outfield mower would cost about £2,000 to repair and therefore he had looked into purchasing a new mower which would cost something in the region of £2,500-£3,000.  A discussion took place and a final vote was taken that we should try and purchase a new mower and JP is looking into this and investigating prices and a payment system. 

Gary Perkins reported that he had 5 league balls still from this year and they need to be passed through to Doug Barsley.   

The stumps and bails also need replacing and John Plumley agreed to speak to Tim at Newbury in this regard. 

Outside Cricket Net.  Apparently the fielders still have the net and this needs to be retrieved and Gary Perkins agreed to deal with this matters.

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5.         Cricket Nets 

Mike Tingley reported that he had already booked the Cricket Nets which will begin on Thursday 7^th February 7.30-8.30 at St Bedes School.  Gary Perkins and Nigel Parkes to invite the younger players who played at the end of last season and who seem quite keen. 

Mike Tingley also reported that he may be able to get some nets at St Cyprian’s at the beginning of the summer evenings and he was asked to look into this and advise accordingly.

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It was agreed that the website needed to be updated on all fronts.

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6.         Cricket Dinner

It was agreed at the meeting that The Lamb at Wartling should be rebooked and Rob Adams and James Wallis will arrange with a provisional date being Friday 8^th February.  Further details will be sent out on this. 

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7.         Election of Officers

Chairman

Nick Lewis decided that he was stepping down after 9 years and John Plumley proposed that Mike Tingley should replace him.  This was seconded by Lance Gearing and MT was duly elected.

Secretary

Rob Adams was prepared to stand again.

Fixtures Secretary

John Plumley resigned and Nick Chapman was proposed by John Plumley and seconded by Gary Perkins.  Nick Chapman was duly elected.

Match Secretary

Doug Barsley prepared to stand again. 

Treasurer

Mike Tingley prepared to stand again.

8.         Any Other Business

Doug Barsley thought that the fixture card needed updating and it was generally agreed that we should look for sponsors and that we should have a professional fixture card printed.  Mike Tingley agreed to liaise with Doug Barsley in this regard. It was generally agreed that we should have a fuller Sunday cricket fixture list and this will be looked into by the new Fixtures Secretary, Nick Chapman. 

Also the fixture cards should have various dates on it such as the fun days that were held last year and also the match subs.  On this point, it was agreed that match fees and subs should remain the same in that adults fee should be £10 per game or £12 per game if there isn’t an umpire and for Under 16’s this should be £5 per game.

Annual subs will also remain the same for adults, this will be £30 and for Under 16’s £10.

IT WAS AGREED THAT IF PLAYERS DO NOT PAY THE ANNUAL SUB WITHIN THE FIRST 3 GAMES THAT THEY ARE PLAYING THEN THEY RUN THE RISK OF NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION.

It was also discussed that non members should become members of the club by paying £5 at the beginning of each season.

It was also suggested that a board should be erected in the Pavilion showing the members of the cricket club and Mike Tingley agreed to look into this.

It was also suggested that at the Cricket Dinner there should be awards for player of the year and once again this will be looked into and discussed by Mike Tingley.

Jim Saunders then briefed the meeting regarding the Pavilion and the future plans, especially the new flooring which is proposed.

The meeting also discussed the question of honouree life members regarding Pevensey Sports Club but no conclusion was reached.

Mike Tingley confirmed that he wished to set up a small Sub Committee to discuss a number of the above points and he will arrange for a meeting with the various members in the near future.

Finally, the pre-season meeting with be held on Wednesday 27^th February 2008 at 7.30 pm in the Pavilion if anyone can attend. 

Meeting closed 9.30 pm

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