ENGLISH LACROSSE ASSOCIATION LTD MEN'S PLAYING COMMITTEE 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting of The English Lacrosse Association Ltd Men's Playing Committee held at the ELA Head Office on Tuesday 19th May at 7.30pm In attendance: Roger Ambler Ravi Sitlani Audio Link: 1. Alan Holdsworth - Chair Ron Balls Greg Caplin Richard Summers Ian Ballantine Rob Collinge Neil Crosby Liz Hodgson David Shuttleworth
Apologies for Absence
Apologies for Absence had been received from Alan Boyle, Dave Coldwell, Peter McGinnety, Bill Oxley, John Sharples and Norbury Club. John Partt also gave his apologies as he could not attend the start of the meeting.
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Chairman's Opening Remarks
Alan Holdsworth opened the meeting and welcomed Simon McQueen, the Relationship Manager for Lacrosse and other sports, and invited him to address the meeting. Simon explained his role as Relationship Manager and that he was very supportive of Lacrosse and the success of the future plan. £ 2.2 million over 4 years had been granted and linked to the targets set by the Government ie. Increase in participating numbers and work satisfaction. Robust targets for small sports – key growth in 16+ participation, especially Universities. The Sports Council had gone through new structure and it is hoped that there would be stability despite which party was in Government. Ron Balls raised the subject of lack of funding for elite players as UK Sport only funded Olympic and Commonwealth players and the pressure that this put on players. He explained the efforts by the Under 19 parents and the pressure by DS and local MP to change the situation. David Shuttleworth thanked Simon for all his efforts and the ELA very grateful for the monies received. He added that the ELA had identified the increase level at Universities and there will be an increase for next season with 50+ Universities playing lacrosse. Potential for Nottingham to have two teams and all others with 30/40 players. The ELA to guide universities to have more teams and development of Clubs. David mentioned the opportunities for extra funding throughout the year for Club development similar to Awards for All with a good turn around of 4-6 weeks. Simon mentioned a new innovation of funding available for rural communities. Chairman thanked Simon for his attendance and support. Alan added the following to his written Report: Congratulations to Cheadle for achieving the double as League Champions and winners of the Flags. Dave Coldwell and Technical Committee to have three working parties specific to Men's Club Development. Ongoing disciplinary issue as result of incidence at the Flags Final, wide ranging implications and hearing in abeyance because of police enquiries. Minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting (13th May 2008)
3. Agreed
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Matters Arising
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Brief Reports
Reports had been distributed to the Clubs prior to the meeting. Special Events report had not been sent but accounts as follows: Expenses for Semi Finals and Festival weekend: Income: Excess: Distribution payment made to the NELA of £2,000.00 Therefore balance of £1,391.05 £2,148.20 £5,539.25 £3,391.05
Suggestion of a Special Events Committee countrywide in order to raise more funds. Ian Ballantine pointed out that no gate monies were taken at the Southern Flags.
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Election of Officers
Elected by the meeting as follows: Honorary Secretary/Treasurer Honorary Minute Secretary Ron Balls Liz Hodgson Proposed Seconded Proposed Seconded - A. Holdsworth - G. Caplin - A. Holdsworth - R. Summers
Overall England National Squads Manager Greg Caplin Overall England National Squads Coach Dave Elwood
After discussion of the above two appointments it was felt that the time span of the appointments should run through to September/October of 2010, and then onwards at the start of a season, rather than to the next AGM. Proposed by R. Ambler that the two officers should be elected at this AGM but the appointment to run until October 2010. This process to be considered and voted on at the next AGM. All agreed. Nominations to ELA AGM (11th June 2009) No one confirmed at time of meeting. Alan Holdsworth Proposed - R. Balls Seconded - R. Summers
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Co-President
MPC Chairman -
A. Holdsworth agreed to stand for another year as 2010 important year for continuity.
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Membership Subscriptions
Proposal to the ELA AGM that there be no increase in subscriptions for forthcoming financial year. 20% premium on subscriptions for non accredited clubs kicks in this coming season.
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CEO update on current matters of interest to MPC
David Shuttleworth reiterated that Simon McQueen , Relationship Manager, is very committed and has a good understanding of sport. Support for U'19 parents campaign and more pressure on local (Manchester) MPs. World Championship 2010 - Stake holders meeting with NWDA, Manchester University and Manchester City Council , Tom Wenham and Richard Boardley. No funding from UK Sport. NW Regional Legacy Funding of £25,000 for Development staff in North. Two appointments made – Tom Senerviratne and Richard Gartside. Nik Roberts – South Development Officer Steve McDermott – East and South East. Work Permits: ELA now got a licence to issue Work Permits which will greatly assist the procedure. Need to measure over 16 participation in Lacrosse - secondary schools, universities and women's lacrosse/schools. Fifteen thousand currently on data base. Aim to get all Clubs accredited. There be no other business the Chairman thanks all for attending the meeting
The meeting closed at 9.15pm with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
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