Report of SCGBA AGM held on February 6th 2012

							                Report of SCGBA AGM held on February 6th 2012
                       Held at Reman Services Bowling Club


The meeting opened with the usual one minutes silence in memory of loved ones and
friends who have passed away during the previous year

The apologies then followed by the presentation of various reports, most of which had
been enclosed along with the Agenda:

The President’s report, George Edge, thanked Chairman Barry & Secretary Mo for
their help during the last 12months and then went on to thank various Clubs, Teams
and many Individuals for their hosting of and competing in the numerous
competitions and all those who helped in any whatever way. Finally, wishing
incoming President Geoff Balshaw every success during his term of office.

The Secretary’s report, Mo Corley, thanked the League’s sponsors Osprey for their
support of the County Team and for agreeing to continue this year, also Darwin’s
Wealth Management and the Shropshire Star.
The Shropshire Star unfortunately will not be sponsoring this years Senior
Interleague.
She then went on to thank, the Officers of the Association, League and Club Officials
and made special note of the fact that Isobel and Peter Jones retired at the Whitchurch
league AGM. The SCGBA Website was now providing a lot of Information and
thanked Stephen Wall for his help and patience with the site.
Congratulation to the various competition winners and Meole Brace Bowling Club for
hosting the BCGBA Merit and to The BCGBA President Barry Jennings for “doing
the county proud”
She thanked President George Edge for his year in office and wished incoming
President Geoff Balshaw every success. Finally, reminding us that 2012 is Shropshire
Bowling’s centenary year.

The Financial report, Treasurer Brian Kitson reported a small loss on the years
activities, the high cost transport for both senior and junior teams was the greatest
drain on the county’s resources, but with progress to the latter stages of their
respective competitions it was felt vitally important to continue with support. He also
thanked the sponsors for their continued support. The SCGBA website would help to
keep cost down and urged clubs and secretaries to use the site to reduce costs and
improve efficiency.
Insurance, The BCGBA scheme, administered by the county, was to be unchanged for
2012, £2m Public Liability would cost £38, £5m Public Liability £45, Personal
Accident @ 90p per player and abuse cover @£4.25. Clubs must take out Public
Liability cover and if not taking advantage of the BCGBA scheme they MUST
provide the county with evidence that they hold such cover. He urged all clubs to take
out the personal accident cover as this includes both own away greens and also whilst
travelling to games. Other insurance providers do not always offer this very important
aspect of the cover.

The Registrar’s Report, Brian Kitson said that a total of 313 new BCGBA cards had
been issued in Shropshire within the last twelve months, following the BCGBA
meeting the cost for these cards would remain at £6 and £3 for a replacement.
Competition Report, John Coxill thanked all Clubs Secretaries and Grounds men for
their cooperation during the season, special thanks to Severnside BC, Wem BC and
Meole Brace BC, the latter for hosting the BCGBA Merit Finals. He congratulated all
winners and competitors for their cooperation and sportsmanship, and hopes all will
have a successful 2012.

BCGBA Referee’s Report, Nothing to report, no meetings held.

BCGBA Report, Alan Mayhew said that BCGBA protest fees had increased to £100
from £50, Non Attendance Fine now £50, Laws of the game, any proposed changes
will be discussed every 3 years.

County Development Officers Report, Peter Carter said that the courses for Coach’s
level 1 and 2 are doing well and pupil courses/taster days for all ages are well above
the average in numbers. Meetings for coaches are being held to unify and inform.
 Centres will continue to hold taster days and courses; clubs with coaches at level 2
must accept greater responsibility in finding pupils of all ages. In the north of the
county he would like to see 3 County players active in coaching.

Coaching Report, Sylvia Jenkins said that coaching was not as successful last year as
intended, though all the clubs in Whitchurch & Market Drayton leagues had a written
invitation. This year it is easier to book a coaching session. Contact Sylvia at 25 Pyms
Road, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5AT, Phone 07970880116 if you need a coaching
session.

Welfare Report, All Clubs and Leagues have a welfare officer in place. CRB checks
are valid for three years, please check yours are current, if not, renew them ASAP.

Honoraria & Expenses, after some discussion it was decided to increase these items
by 5%. 2011 Figures, Secretary £1688.51 nett, Comp. Secretary £690.13 nett,
Treasurer £690.13 nett, Referee’s Delegate £214.41nett.

Proposed amendments to Byelaws and Rules changes, Rule 13 a of the County
Cup rules to be deleted, this was agreed 54 votes to nil.
 The addition to the byelaws, paragraph 3 of Rule 4 added “ the Annual General
Meeting shall on the recommendation of the executive committee be empowered to
award honorary life membership of SCGBA to recognise outstanding service to
crown green bowling in Shropshire. (The vote for this was unanimous).

Election of Officers, All the current officers were re-elected.
Team Selectors, were nominated after discussion.

Retiring President, George then handed his chain of Office to incoming President
Geoff, who thanked George for his work and presented with a Past Presidents Badge.
Geoff said he looked forward to his year in office and thanked the Shrewsbury Senior
Citizens League for his nomination.

John Hughes from the Oswestry League was then duly appointed has Deputy
President.

Peter Williams. 10th February 2012