2009 AGM
Friday 20th November 2009
The opening address by Melvyn Brown our chairman welcomed everyone to the AGM and introduced Richard Malthouse who joins us as a 1st team player for the 2010 season.
He went on to thank the officials, committee, fund raisers, helpers and cricket captains for donating their time and energy throughout the year, without which our club would not exist.
Melvyn continued:
" Only one thing sticks out in 2009 and that is the untimely death of Gary Jone. No matter how you feel or what problems you may be experiencing, you only have to think of Gary for everything to fall into perspective. It was the hardest job I have ever done when I stood up in church and spoke about Gary. He will be sadly missed and 2009 in my mind will always be the Gary Jones Season".
The secretary's report by Pat Baker also paid tribute to Gary with the words " It was with great sadness that we mourned the premature death of Gary Jones. I know our chairman will have included Gary in his opening address and I can only endorse all of Melvyn's remarks. I would just like to add that the address given by Melvyn at Gary's funeral was the most moving, amusing and heartfelt tribute I and many more have been privileged to hear. Gary would have been proud".
Pat then thanked the organisers of the whist drive and race evening being two very successful fund raising events.
Club statistics were not particularly good but the 1st XI remained in the 1st Division of the York & District Senior Cricket League. The 2nd XI remain in the Premier Division of the Scarborough Beckett League but the 3rd XI were relegated to Division B of the Derwent Valley League. The junior team remain in Division C of the Derwent Valley Junior League just enjoying their games of cricket which is as it should be.
We progressed to the ¼ finals of the Village Cup having a home tie against Streethouse. However the club was mourning the loss of Gary Jones and unfortunately were totally outplayed.
Our evening league A team were runners up in Division A of the Andy Hire League and were also runners up in the Harburn Cup. The B team finished 4th in Division D.
The 1st XI took part for the first time in the Premier Cup of the York League as we finished in the top 4 of Division 1 in 2008. We were drawn away against our arch rivals Bridlington in the first round, but once again they beat us.
Individual Awards already presented by Mick Walmsley (Snr)
Junior
Most Runs - Jacob Wartes
Most Wickets and Catches- Jack Walmsley
Best Newcomer - Gary Tyson
Most Improved Player - Ben Hutchinson
Player of the Year - Jacob Warters
The senior league awards will be presented at the end of the AGM.
Pat concluded with the ‘thank you’ part of her report. No matter how you dress it up you can never express sufficient appreciation to the people who work their socks off for this club. In no particular order and hoping I don’t miss anyone here goes:
Our groundsman James - together with everyone who has helped to make our wicket the best in the area.
Our cricket captains who despite match results being below par have devoted themselves to fielding a team every match against many adversities throughout the season.
Our tea ladies, and gentlemen, who really do us proud. We are still the talk of the York League.
Our barman Dave who rarely misses a match, together with all who give a hand when possible.
Everyone who has worked in and around the pavilion keeping it clean and tidy with a special mention to Robert for the paving laid recently on the patio area.
Our Vice Presidents and sponsors for their unfailing donations which are the life blood of our club.
Our committee with special mention to Melvyn who has had a difficult year on a business level but still devotes himself to the running and upkeep of this club. Everyone on the committee deserves not just my thanks, but the thanks of all members for the work they do on a regular basis without being asked or rewarded. I don’t know where we would be without their unfailing commitment.
And Terry, a big thank you. Your memory on cricket procedures, rules, regulations, cup matches, fixtures and countless other areas is phenomenal; without you, my better cricket half, I could not do this job.
In conclusion I wish everyone a healthy and happy time and hope that the 2010 season brings a bit more success on the field.
Treasurer's Report
This was presented to the meeting and agreed.
Junior League Secretary
It was explained that the emphasis is on junior cricket by all cricketing boards which entails much more involvement both on a clerical and parental level. The club secretary Pat Baker has no personal involvement with our junior members and therefore has no association with the parents and thus requests that this new position be created.
Melvyn agreed to follow up on the matter and liaise with John Ward, Robert Lacey and David Hutchinson who will be actively involved with a junior team in 2010.
Election of Officers etc
President: Terry Baker; Chairman: Melvyn Brown; Vice Chairman: Bryan Found;
Senior League Secretary and Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary: Pat Baker who stated that season 2010 will be her last in office.
Committee: Mrs J Baker, Mrs L Brown, J Crofts, D Oram, D Perkins, K Robinson, D Scott, M Walmsley (Snr) and new member Mrs S Scott.
Due to John Seller not being able to attend any meetings it was agreed to remove his name from the committee.
As a note to the proceedings all members were sorry that due to John's circumstances it was no longer possible for him to attend committee meetings. A vote of thanks was given to him for his long and faithful service to the club.
Groundsman - James Brown
Club Auditor: Mrs Lee Barker
Captains and Vice Captains:
1st XI - Captain - Damon Gormley; Vice Captain - Robert Lacey
2nd XI - Captain - Geoff Hill; Vice Captain - TBA
3rd XI - Captain Jamie Gilbank; Vice Captain - John Ward
Evening League A team - Captain Robert Lacey; Vice Captain - TBA
Evening League B team - Team Manager - Mick Walmsley (Snr)
assisted by Micky Walmsley (Jnr)
Junior League - Proposed but still to be ratified - to be run by David Hutchinson, John Ward and Robert Lacey with Mick Walmsley (Snr) still in a consultancy capacity.
Subscriptions for 2010
Senior Playing Members - £50
but if paid before 1st June 2010 there will be a £10 discount making a subscription of £40
Age Group 16 to 18 - £20 with no concessions
Age Group under 16 - £10 with no concessions
However without prejudice the Treasurer has authority to decide on individual player subscriptions relative to actual matches played.
Gary Jones Memorial:
Melvyn suggested that we collect money from all connected with our club and honour Gary’s memory by installing a seat with commemorative plaque at the cricket ground. It was decided to put a collection box on the bar duly annotated and for the seat to be in situ on the anniversary of Gary’s death or as near as possible to this date. Joan Baker said she would donate £100 for which she was duly thanked.
Various other in house matters were discussed and the meeting closed at 8.45 p.m. with the next AGM being agreed as Friday 19th November 2010.
The evening concluded with the presentation of awards. The secretary read out the winners’ names and Terry Baker the President made the presentations.
3 XI
All these trophies carry the name John Seller Award
Batting – John Ward with 352 runs
Bowling – David Brannan with 32 wickets and
Catching – Matthew Micklethwaite with 6 catches.
2 XI
A clean sweep by Tennyson Roach with 841 runs for the Charles Emmett trophy, 78 wickets for the trophy in memory of Mrs A Seller and 18 catches for the G Ellis trophy.
1 XI
The Jim Philipson Memorial trophies are awarded to:
Batting – Neil Elvidge with 750 runs
Bowling – Ben Elvidge with 37 wickets
The club catching award goes to Ben & Neil Elvidge with 9 catches each
The Patricia Baker trophy for best wicket keeping throughout all teams goes to Jamie Gilbank with 15 dismissals.
The Player of the Year as voted on by club members goes to
Robert Lacey with a certificate and small cash award.
The Clubman of the Year also voted on by club members goes to
Michael J Walmsley who receives the Art & Dennis Simpson trophy
together with a certificate and small cash award.
All the above trophies are on display in the New Cricket Pavilion. They may be
taken home by winners on request.
