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 Minutes of AGM Held on 14 ^th March 2005

In O’Connels Bar Kilcullen.

 Present: R. Greene, N. Greene, R. Dunphy, T. Ronaldson, A. Patton, D. Drumm, D.Pitt, R. Long, Des. Gray, T.P. Plewman, G. Nurse, L. Ayerst, D. Page and Sean Davis.

Apologies: C. Johnston, L. Pitt, J. Browne, A. Ruddock, P. Clark, David Grey, R. Rayll.

 The minutes of the 2005 AGM were read out by the Hon. Secretary and adopted by the meeting.

 President’s Report

The president Mr. R Greene gave his report. He thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He said the running of the club during the year took a lot of effort from a lot of different people and thanked them all for there hard work. During the year the club had help a BBQ which was a great success and he hoped we would repeat the event this year. There had been 3 executive committee meetings and 3 more were planned for May, June and August. Unfortunately the junior Cricket team last year were forced to withdraw from there league as they were unable to field a team at any particular age level. He believed more people played cricket with Halverstown Cricket Club last season than ever before.

 Hon. Secretary’s Report

The Hon. Secretary Mr. R Dunphy reported that he had been in contact with the Leinster Cricket Union and had requested the union Post a link from there wed page to Halverstown’s new Web page address www.halverstowncc.com.

 Treasurer’s Report

Mr. N Greene Presented the annual accounts. He reported that the current balance was €3,300. They’er a number of bill pending and in two months the balance will be €1,000. He compared the old system of collecting high subs and low match fee with the new system of low subs and higher match fee and found there was little difference in revenue generated, and the same problem of getting people to pay subs persisted. He recommended we continue with the new system. He said club Insurances was again to increase, this year by €80 and that he was currently in the process of getting a second quote.

 It was decided by the meeting not to change insurers unless a saving of over €200 could be made.

 Two further club members who had contributed to the purchase of the mower were repaid and thanked for there assistance.

 Captain’s Report

The Club Captain Mr. R. Dunphy reported a successful league campaign. We have finished 4 in Intermediate B and had it not been for some player’s availability issues early in the season this could have been higher. He said we have also had several new players play with the team this year and this bodes well for the future year.

 Social Captain’s Report

The Social Captain Des Drumm reported that after 2 year’s without success the social team had won 3 matches in a row last season. 44 players had played for the team up from 33 last year and the captain was forced to rotate players. A very enjoyable season was had by all.

 Election of Officers

President                          Mr. R Greene

Vice President                 Mr. H. Beaumount

                                          Mr. W. Gray

                                          Mr. D. Boland

                                          Mr. W. Scorer

Hon. Secretary                 Mr. R. Dunphy

Hon. Treasurer                 Mr. N Greene

Fixture Secretary             Mr. C. Johnston

Club Captain                    Mr. R. Dunphy

Vice Captain                    Mr. D. Page

Social Captain                  Mr. Des Drumm

Social Vice Captain         Mr. C. Johnston

Executive Committee      Club Officers, Plus, Mr. A. Ruddock, Mr. A Patton, Mr. Roger Long

Selection Committee        Club Captain, Vice Captain, Mr. R. Greene.

 Pre-Season Meeting

1. Subs

Adult Subscriptions €35                               Match Fee €10

Student                                                          Match Fee €5

Schoolchildren Subscription €15                  Match Fee €0           

2. T. Rolandson Said that last years ground keeping efforts worked well because it was started early and worked on every week, he hoped this would be the same case this week. He reported that the Gang mower was going well.

3. It was decided by the members that the club would purchase a replacement mower for the square as the current mower has reached the end of its useful life. It was also decided to purchase a new or demo model at a cost of €6600 +VAT for the new and €3800 +VAT for the demo model. T. Rolandson is to examine the demo models and report back to the executive committee.

4. It was decided to purchase a new mat for the batting nets. Mr. R Greene had received a quote for €600. Mr. A. Patton is to get a further quote and report back to the executive committee.

5. Painting of the club house is to be completed By Mr. R. Dunphy

6. Slip Cradle is to be repaired by Mr. Roger Long.

7. Equipment is to be examined and assessed by Mr. R. Greene and Mr. R Dunphy.

8. It was agreed that Nets for Junior and Senior members would be held on Wednesday nights starting at 6 o’clock. The first nets session is to be held on the first week of May.

9. N. Greene is to put up batting nets.

Summary of Actions recorded required were as follows  :
1. Equipment is to be examined and assessed by Mr. R. Greene
and Mr. R Dunphy
2. Slip Cradle is to be repaired by Mr. Roger Long
3. Painting of the club house is to be completed By Mr. R. Dunphy
4. Mr. A. Patton is to get quote for replacement mat for batting nets and
report back to the executive committee.
5. N.Greene is to put up batting net
6. T. Rolandson is to examine the demo models of mower and report back to the executive committee.