Crawley, Horsham and District Table Tennis League
June 2011 A.G.M Minutes
Minutes 28th June 2011 AGM
Present: Geoff Brown, Alison East. George Gray, Derek Flanigan, John Lee, Joe Comper, Dave Edwards, Mike Hughes, Steve Pound, Alan Terry, Alan Shipley, Derek Bunday, Brian Stevens, Norman Mully, Marie Campell, David Thompson,
Ray Sutton.
Apologies: Andy Meads, Phil Richardson, Frank Terry, Jane Blackburn, Rohan Venner.
1. Chairman’s Report.
Minutes of last years A.G.M. was read and agreed.
Geoff welcomed all to the meeting. He stated that many things had happened in the year that he’d taken over many of these had been positive but inevitably there had been a few negatives. Ten top quality tables had been rented at a nominal fee from S.C.T.T.A. Also four had been purchased with the grant from Grasssroots. The centralised venue league was run by George who had done a fantastic job. A survey was carried out and the majority seemed happy although some found sharing the hall with other sports was distracting. It was proposed that the league move to Holy Trinity but representatives of the Premier league felt that the facilities would not be so good.Traditional league competed in two divisions with 18 teams. A new format will be tried next season to improve competitiveness. The website is very successful and the aim next season is to have more coverage of the Home/Away league. As Chairman he’d found it frustrating that items agreed at committee meeting were often ignored and for this reason he did not wish to put himself forward for re-election. He thanked Alison and George for all their hard work during the season.
2. Secretary’s report.
Alison reported that committee meetings had been very well attended. A total of 140 players were registered this season up from 116. Six members had been sponsored by the league to achieve level 1 coaching and these qualifications were now being used in local schools. Our 4 tables are locked and stored at K2.
It has been encouraging to see a new club join the league they won the K2 and also the chairman’s shield. Our Carter Cup team are in the finals which will be played in July. Next season there will be more reports on the web-site for the home /away divisions. Three new trophies have been purchased for the Premier and the renamed C1 and C2.Winners of trophies will be asked to sign for them to help us to keep track of them. Alison thanked Geoff being our Chairman for this past season and also thanks was given to all committee members and club secretaries for all their work they put in to keep our league growing.
3.Treasurer’s Report.
George reported that the league was financially secure. A balance sheet was presented; the accounts had been examined by Mike Hughes, who had certified them. Copies of accounts were circulated.The league is in credit of £5881.86. Ray Sutton and Dave Edwards commented on the over payment made by clubs to play at the central venue, he requested that this should be re-examined and be addressed. This will be discussed at our first committee meeting.
5. Fixtures Secretaries Reports.
Brian stated that during the season not one game had to be made void in the H/A divisions which was excellent. The Website was updated with the results and averages. George reported that the central venue results, tables and averages had also been updated every week. The compilation of the tables and averages highlighted the need for accuracy, and a unfortunate error in the tables resulted in a reversal of the K1 winners, more lessons learned and a running check has now been inserted into the table spread sheet for next season.
6. Junior Development.
Joe reported that 24 juniors played at K2 last season and 9 played in the H/A league. Steve Pound, Ian Ford and Rory Scott should be congratulated for their work developing the juniors to such a high standard and for all the dedicated work in developing the junior scene. A new team of juniors will be joining the central league next season from East Grinstead.
7. Closed Championship.
The championship was held at Holy Trinity. Juliette had worked extremely hard in putting this event on. The winners and runners up have all been awarded either a trophy or a voucher. The day was too long and this needs to be addressed for the event next year.
8. Presentation of Awards.
Derek Bunday our President congratulated the winners of the Closed championship, League winners and Shield Championship winners along with all the runners up.
9. Rule Changes.
Various rule changes were proposed by the committee. These were discussed and amended where necessary these were then passed and will be in place for this coming season. The rules will be on the Website.
10. Election of officers.
Officers for the league were proposed and seconded.
A full list of officers will be posted on the website.
11. A.O.B.
George expressed his wish to develop the league further with advertising.
This will be discussed at our first committee meeting. Alan Shipley reported that only 9 people entered the Hard Bat competition this year which was very disappointing. Alan is also prepared to run a quiz to make funds for the league. Dave Edwards stated that the shield championship was intended to include the Central league but a representive from Horsham stated they were not interested, it is hopefully going to change next season. Teams for next season has to be received by the committee by 31st August 2011.Thanks was given to Joe for organising the excellent premises for the A.G.M..
Meeting was closed at 9.40pm.