Plymouth & District Badminton League

Minutes of the League A.G.M. 2001

 

MINUTES OF THE A.G.M. HELD AT CHARLES WITH ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH ON 19th SEPTEMBER 2001

 

The meeting opened with the Chairman Mr. M. Weeks in the Chair and some thirty two (32) members present.

  1. Apologies were received from F. Barter, D. Harling, N. Holberton and P. Barry.
  2. The minutes of last years A.G.M. had been sent to all and, it was proposed and seconded that they be accepted.
  3. There were no matters arising.
  4. Treasurer’s Report. Copies of the financial statement had been circulated and even after a loss of £180.84 and the additional expenses for the French trip (the loss of £184.84 was on the End-of-Season tournaments) with the profits from the Presentation Evening Raffle and the interest from Standard Life, we were still in pocket. It was proposed and seconded that the Balance Sheet be accepted.
    With Josie Debnam not wishing to stand for re-election this year, the Chairman took the opportunity to thank her for her years in office and for her very generous use of her home for management meetings. Thanks were also expressed to the Auditors.
  5. Press & Fixtures Secretary’s Report I would like to start by thanking all Club Secretary’s for their hard work in assisting me through yet another successful season. There were no disputes, all matters were settled nn court. Conceded events, an ongoing talking point I may add, finished at 62, I should be saying 35 but, this year I have not taken away University’s 27 but shown the true League results. I feel the Penalty System for conceeded events is working. Don’t forget you can appeal against the penalty, we had four appeals last season and three were granted. Starting time raised its head towards the end of the season and I will remind you now, matches are expected to start on time and, if they do not start within15 minutes of start time both I and your committee want to know. It does say on your calenders….. ‘Points may be deducted’.
    We had some good confrontations in the ‘Beckly Cup’ before reaching the eventual winners ‘Y.M.C.A. Kitto’. One event finished on a tie and was replayed, four events finished under ten Aces and a further four finished under thirty. I will thank the ‘Beckly Cup’ Handicap Committee on your behalf for their near impossible task.
    On the Press side we have now entered the world of the computor and all my press reports are being forwarded by E-mail. My thanks go to Sandra Chenery or should I call her ‘Spider Chenery’ who has worked wonders on her Web. I hope she will continue to "Spin our Yarns" and, I will continue to make sure you get a monthly copy of our reports complete with a league table.
  6. Tournaments The Christmas Tournament saw fifteen (15) pairs enter, which was three pairs down on the very successful previous year. The handicaps were considered fair and there were no complaints. A Round-Robin was played in three groups with the winners and runner-up going forward to a knockout event. The remaining pairs went into a plate event. 47 ends of Badminton were played, starting at 2.00pm and finishing at 6.00pm.
    The "Open Tournament" saw 27 players representing 7 clubs enter the 5 events. 92 ends were played starting at 9.00am and finishing at 6.45pm. The bonus in this tournament was having 6 ladies in the singles.
    The "Veterans Tournament" was cancelled due to injury and lack of entries.
  7. Junior Badminton League Once again thanks to Margaret Adams for her comprehensive report which you will find attached.
    The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Margaret Luscombe, Margaret Adams, Dennis Luscombe and all those connected with running the Junior League. Thanks were also expressed to all those who organised and ran what was once again a very successful Junior Tournament.
  8. Management Committee Proposals
  1. League Rule 3.lb this to have the wording changed from during the seven days to during the five days. It was proposed by Heather Cooper and seconded by Chris Hunt. Voted on and accepted.
  2. League Rule 3.2. A nominated player or a player who has played more than two matches in a team be changed to read more than three matches. The remaining conditions of Rule 3.2. a through to f being observed. This was also proposed, seconded, voted on and accepted.
  1. Proposal from Devonshire Health & Racquet Club League Rule l.4a this to have the wording changed from "Each contest between two pairs shall consist of the best of three games, the winning team to be awarded one League point." To each contest between two pairs shall consist of the best of three games with one league point being awarded for each game won". This proposal was seconded by B.A.T.S. and after lengthy arguments for and against a vote was taken where the proposal was defeated.
  2. Election of Officers Before vacating the Chair the Chairman thanked the Officers and Committee for all their work during the past season. The President Brian Dyer also thanked the Officers and Committee for their efforts over the past season.
    With the exceptions of Josie Debnam and J Cooper, the Officers and Committee were all prepared to stand again, this was proposed and seconded and accepted.
    Ron Craig proposed and Nikky Gabb seconded that Margaret Adams became Treasurer, this was accepted. Paul Whitaker was proposed and seconded onto the committee.
    The following were elected:-
  1. Chairman M. Weeks
  2. Vice Chairman C. Still
  3. Secretary R. Craig
  4. Treasurer Mrs M. Adams
  5. Press & Fixtures Sec. G. Hunt
  6. Auditors Mrs N. Gabb / R. Taylor
  7. Management Committee P. Barry, Mrs N. Gabb, Mrs L Bunsell, Mrs H. Cooper, C. Gaskin, P. Whitaker, Mrs S. Chenery
  8. Beckly Cup Committee P. Barry, A. Bunsell, Mrs M. Adams
  1. Any Other Business With only three clubs interested, there was no Summer League.
    Sandra Chenery will welcome any contributions for her website which is www.plymouthbadminton.co.uk
    Thanks were expressed to Barbara Woods for organising the very successful exchange matches with "Les manchots de la rade" badminton club in Brest. A very good time was had by all, thanks to all who took part.
  2. Gordon explained all his paperwork handed out and looking to the new season, Tamarside have elected to play at the new "Devonshire Health & Racquet Club", and will change their name likewise. They would also like to introduce another team in Division V. A team from South Hams would like to enter the League at Division Three level. The members have played Division One and Division Two level.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9pm

 

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