SPILLANE & CO WEALTH MANAGEMENT
COLWYN BAY & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
(Founded 1965)
Minutes of Management Committee Meeting
Friday 24th June 2010 @ CBCC
Meeting commenced at 19.02
Present: - Mike Duckett, Trilby Edwards, Olwen Kelly, Dan Davies, Trevor Taylor, Colin Bradley, Alun Evans, Tom Barrett, Eddie Downes, Kären McIntyre (Minutes Secretary), Alan Camsell (Chair).
Clubs Represented: - Caerhun, Conwy Celts, Conwy CC, Colwyn Bay Rugby Club, Lex XI, Llandrillo College, Mochdre CC, Penrhyn Arms, Rhos Fynach Taverners.
Apologies: - Alan Lavery (Vice Chair), Elaine Catherall (Treasurer), John Barrett (Secretary), Bryn-y-Neuadd Rep, Llanrwst CC Rep, Stuart Grant, Fugro Robertson Rep.
Alan Camsell (Chair) welcomed all members to the Meeting.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting: - all members present had read the Minutes of the previous meeting prior to attending tonight’s meeting and agreed that they were correct. This was proposed by Alun Evans and Seconded by Olwen Kelly.
Matters Arising: - the only matter arising was regarding the backup date for the Sixes Competition. Alan Camsell confirmed that this date had now been given as 22nd August.
Chair's Report:- Alan informed the meeting that over the past few weeks he had seen some amazing finishes to matches and that they had been a thrill to watch. A number of the matches had gone to the wire and were extremely close and gave an example of his own teams (Llandrillo College) recent cup match v Conwy CC. He said that this season the weather had been helpful and that very few matches had been rained off. He noted that another season was almost at an end.
Secretary’s Report:- this was read by Alan Camsell in the absence of John Barrett. The Secretary’s report described that there had been close games in all of the Leagues and that these had been played in good spirits. He hoped that members were enjoying receiving and reading the weekly match report that he circulated via e-mail and stated that we were getting some coverage from both the Pioneer and Weekly News.
Treasurer’s Report:- Alan Camsell read this in the absence of the Treasurer. The report informed the meeting that the balance was the same as the previous month’s balance as there had been no money in or out of the account.
Sponsorship:- the people concerned in this matter were not present at the meeting but Alan Camsell informed that John Barrett had made contact with Chris Spillane and Chris had advised that he was happy to pay the sponsorship money in any way that was helpful to the League. His primary reason for sponsorship was due to the enjoyment that he gained from playing in the League but that advertising was also important to his business. He voiced some frustration that the advertising hadn’t been as widespread as he’d hoped e.g. business name not always being mentioned in the local press and the website not being operational. Despite this an agreement has been reached that a cheque for £200 will be given to the League then a Standing Order set up for £50 per month July-Oct at which point another £200 cheque will be issued. Following this a monthly Standing Order will be set up from Nov 2010.
Website:- reference was made to the notes from May’s meeting. There had been a number of e-mails between John Barrett and Darren Dentith regarding this issue with Darren explaining that he had set up the 2007 page to gauge interest in the website. John confirmed that a number of people had raised this and were keen for the website to become operational. Darren was willing for other’s to take this role on (as this is an extremely busy time at school) and John Barrett had confirmed that he had the means to do this. Eddie Downes proposed that we invite John Barrett to take this on and it was seconded by Dan Davies. All were in favour.
Cup Competitions: -
Robertson Cup – second round to be played by 16th July 2010.
Caerhun v Llandrillo College
Llanrwst v Rhos Fynach Taverners
The Final to be played on Tuesday 20th July 2010 @ CBCC @ 6.15pm (reserve date 21/7/10)
Tom Barlow Cup – second round to be played by 17th July 2010
Eirias High School v Rugby Club
Lex XI v Conwy Celts
The Final to be played Tuesday 27th July 2010 @ Mochdre CC @ 6.15pm (reserve date 28/7/10)
Caerhun v Conwy CC:- a complaint had been made by Conwy CC regarding Caerhun fielding a player (Alex Owen) who was registered to play with Lex XI and who had gone on to then play matches for Lex. Mike Duckett informed that meeting that they had no knowledge of this prior to the match and it was only when Conwy CC pointed this out to them that they became aware. Mike stated that they asked Conwy if it was ok if Alex played in the match for them to make up the numbers and Conwy gave their permission for this. The meeting concluded that Conwy should be awarded all 5 points from the match (with any additional bonus points) but that Caerhun should not be deducted any points. A discussion followed regarding the registering of non-status players.
Conwy CC v Penrhyn Arms:- a request was made to the Committee for this match to be allowed to be re-arranged as Conwy’s pitch had been double booked on the night (14/6/10). The Committee agreed to this happening.
AOB:-
Caerhun – asked if consideration could be given to pre-season meetings being held on a night other than a Friday. Advised that this needs to be raised at AGM.
Sixes Competition – 6 teams represented at the meeting indicated their interest in playing in the Competition @ Llanrwst CC on 15th August start time of 10am (reserve date of 22nd August). 8 teams are needed to make the competition viable & clubs were reminded that they can enter more than 1 team and teams can be made up with any members of the League.
Kären McIntyre – suggested that we consider becoming a T20 League next season to link in with current trend of T20 matches & hoping that this may appeal to new teams (would we be 1st T20 league in North Wales etc). Also this may help with advertising etc re sponsorship. There was support from the Committee in considering this & a suggestion that we play a ‘test’ game to try out the viability & practicality. Suggested that teams put forward a nominated player at next meeting to form a team to play against the Div 1 winners (or 2 teams made up from all teams). A number of Committee members were keen to follow this up & agreed to meet to put together a proposal for the AGM (Colin Bradley, Trilby Edwards, Eddie Downes & Stuart Grant).
The Meeting closed at 19.55
Date of Next Meeting – Friday 16th July 2010 at CBCC at 7pm
MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY 28th May 2010
PRESENT: Alan Camsell (Chairman & Llandrillo College ), Alan Lavery (Vice Chairman), John Barrett (Secretary & Penrhyn Arms), Edward Rooney (Abergele CC), Dilwyn Roberts ( Bryn Y Neuadd ), Olwen Kelly (Conwy Celts), Dan Davies (Conwy CC), Maggie Smith (Llanrwst CC), Alun Evans (Mochdre CC), Andy Bohana (St. David’s College)
APOLOGIES: Elaine Catherall (Treasurer), Karen McIntyre (Minutes Secretary), Rugby Club, Eirias HS, Lex XI, Colin Bradley (Llandrillo College ), Rhos Fynach, Darren Dentith (Ysgol Pen-Y-Bryn)
Alan Lavery offered to take the Minutes in Karen’s absence.
Alan Camsell welcomed everyone to the meeting and said he would vote if necessary on behalf of Llandrillo College. He thanked those present for giving up their time to attend.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (23rd April 2010 ) Read and approved. Proposed by Maggie Smith, seconded by Alun Evans. There were no matters arising.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Alan Camsell said he had managed to get round to visit a few matches, but had noticed that some teams struggle for numbers. He had seen a few young people playing but queried whether they would stay. On a personal note he mentioned he had extended his record by playing at aged 77.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: John Barrett thanked all team Secretaries for timely notification of results. The League is getting coverage in the North Wales Weekly News and would be in the Pioneer next week. He asked that match reports include full names of players. It had been a busy month for him but he was enjoying it. He reminded clubs that 1st Round Cup games had to be completed by 25th June.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Elaine Catherall was unable to attend but had sent a report. The balance stood at £1017.37 which did not include any forthcoming sponsorship.
JOHN HARDMAN SIXES: Alan Camsell reported that he had initially heard rumours that Abergele CC or Mochdre CC could host this competition but these rumours were unfounded. Maggie Smith said that Llanrwst CC can stage the competition on Sunday 15th August but there is no back-up date at present. The meeting accepted Llanrwst’s offer. John Barrett is happy to take on the role previously undertaken by Eddie Downes provided he has some assistance.
SPONSORSHIP : The proposal from the last meeting had been discussed with Chris Spillane who was not agreeable to it. He has agreed to sponsor the League to the amount of £600 to be paid at £50 per month. John would ask Chris to backdate the sponsorship to November 2009.
WEBSITE: Not yet up and running as Darren Dentith has been very busy. As League Sponsor, Chris Spillane is not happy at this situation, so it was agreed that if it was not going to be operational by the next meeting someone else would have to take it on.
REGISTERING AN EX-PROFESSIONAL: Andy Bohana explained that St. David’s College wished to register a former Yorkshire professional who was an employee of a parent of a school member. Alan Camsell quoted previous instances whereby the individual concerned was not allowed to perform his Professional speciality. Andy stated that in this case the player was a bowler. It was agreed by the meeting that this individual could register for St. David’s but could not bowl at all in any match.
EIRIAS HS v FUGRO ROBERTSON: This match had not taken place as scheduled in the fixtures. Some confusion had initially been caused because in the fixture book it was listed for Wednesday 25th May instead of Tuesday 25th May. Eirias HS thought they had confirmed with Robertsons but their message was not received by the right person, consequently Robertsons did not turn up on the night. Both clubs admit some responsibility for the error, but neither were present at the meeting to offer further explanation. After discussion League Rule 13e was brought into play and Eirias HS were awarded 5 points. It was also agreed that Robertsons would not have any points deducted. There was discussion about the rule and the number of points it stated should be awarded. It was thought that there should be a rule amendment submitted at the AGM regarding this issue.
STATUS PLAYERS: Lex XI had submitted a query to John. John had referred them to the League Rules.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Andy Bohana queried the ‘8 yard run-up‘ rule and was informed that the 8 yards is also supposed to include any ‘walking‘ before the bowler’s run-up itself. This rule is partly to save time during the match by preventing any bowler from taking a long run-up.
NEXT MEETING WILL BE FRIDAY 25th June at 7.00pm at COLWYN BAY CRICKET CLUB
MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY 23rd APRIL 2010
PRESENT; Alan Camsell (Chairman), Alan Lavery (Vice Chairman), Elaine Catherall (Treasurer), John Barrett (Secretary & Penrhyn Arms), Edward Rooney & Rick Evans (Abergele CC),
Trilby Edwards (Rugby Club), Olwen Kelly (Conwy Celts), Dan Davies (Conwy CC), G.Edwards (Eirias High School), Trevor Taylor (Lex XI), Colin Bradley (Llandrillo College), Maggie Smith
(Llanrwst CC), Alun Evans (Mochdre CC), Eddie Downes (Rhos Fynach), Andy Bohana (St.David’s College), Darren Dentith (Pen Y Bryn ).
APOLOGIES: Karen McIntyre (Minutes Secretary), Caerhun, Bryn Y Neuadd, Rydal Penrhos
Alan Lavery offered to take the Minutes in Karen’s absence. Alan Camsell welcomed everyone to the meeting and stated it was nice to see some new faces. He thanked those present for giving up their time to attend.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ( 26th March 2010 ) Read and approved. Proposed by Eddie Downes, seconded by Olwen Kelly. John Barrett said that the minutes would be sent by e-mail from now on. There were no matters arising.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Alan Camsell said how pleased he was with the efficient way that John Barrett had taken over as Secretary from Darren Dentith, as shown by the manner in which everything
is still running well.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: John Barrett thanked Darren Dentith for all the assistance and guidance he has been given. He thanked Trilby Edwards for producing the League Handbooks, and asked all Club
Secretaries to check all details were correct. Twenty-five were to be issued to each team. He wished all Clubs good luck and good weather.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Elaine Catherall produced a balance sheet and stated that there was an error but only of 20p. Eleven teams had paid subscriptions. Insurance of £630 had been paid. The
balance stood at £597.39. Alan Lavery asked if the bill for last years’ trophies had been paid. Elaine replied that it had.
LEAGUE HANDBOOK: Olwen Kelly informed the meeting of her new mobile number. Darren Dentith said that the Rydal pitch is not available on Tuesday 4th May, and as yet no alternative date had
been suggested. The Committee agreed that the scheduled match could be rearranged. Alan Lavery confirmed that all the Vice Presidents listed in the Handbook were still in place.
CUP DRAWS: There had been an error made in the draws for the cups, so it was proposed by Colin Bradley and seconded by Trevor Taylor that Rhos Fynach Taverners be entered in the Robertson Cup
instead of having a Bye, and that Eirias High School come into the Tom Barlow Cup. This was approved by the meeting.
JOHN HARDMAN ‘SIXES‘: Alan Lavery read out an e-mail he had sent to the Secretary stating that, with much regret, Conwy CC were not willing to host the competition this year due to the time and
effort involved, when only a small number of teams had entered last year, and Conwy CC had suffered a financial loss on the catering. It was also difficult to find a suitable date due to Conwy CC having a
League team playing on Sundays. Alan Camsell asked clubs not to forget the ‘Sixes‘. Eddie Downes suggested reverting back to the old format of playing in an evening. Discussion ensued. Maggie Smith
said she would put it on the agenda for Llanrwst CC’s next meeting as they do not have a Sunday League XI. Trilby Edwards said that Rugby Club would not be able to enter a team from September
onwards.
AGM/PRESENTATION NIGHT: Conwy CC offered to host this event again this year. Alan Camsell said that in his opinion last year’s had been very successful. It was proposed by Maggie Smith and
seconded by Darren Dentith that the combined AGM/Presentation Night be held again at Conwy CC. Alan Lavery suggested that it be held nearer to the end of the Midweek League season than last year as
he felt that the gap between the end of July and early October was too long. He felt that teams could have lost the impetus by then which may affect the numbers attending. He said that Conwy CC could
offer any Friday night in August or September. After a discussion it was agreed by the meeting to set the date of Friday 3rd September for this event.
WEBSITE: Darren Dentith said that the Website could be up and running almost immediately. He requires the fixtures etc from the Secretary, and will accept match reports and photographs from the
Clubs. He would be interested in having team photographs submitted for inclusion. He said that there are no costs as yet.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Alun Evans asked about the registration of players. John Barrett said that the lists should be e-mailed to himself. Andy Bohana asked about results. John Barrett asked that all
results be e-mailed to himself, but all match reports be e-mailed to Darren. Eddie Downes remarked that not all Clubs were represented at the meeting, and that they should be informed about the decisions
being made concerning the Sixes competition. He thought that Rydal may be able to host the competition. John Barrett raised the issue of sponsorship. Chris Spillane has informed him that he expects to be
able to sponsor the League for many years, but had not quoted any specific figure. He has offered to pay the sponsorship by a monthly Standing Order ( for twelve months, not just the duration of the
season). Darren Dentith said that Spillane & Co had paid for all last years’ trophies as their sponsorship. After discussion it was agreed that John Barrett would suggest to Chris Spillane that the League
would see £60 per month as being very acceptable if agreeable to him.
NEXT MEETING WILL BE FRIDAY 28th MAY at 7.00pm at COLWYN BAY CRICKET CLUB