Devon Cricket Board - Devon Seniors' - Minutes meeting April 10th 2013

Devon County Seniors Cricket Club

Minutes of Committee meeting held on 10^th April 2013

Attendance: C Theedom, D Gambie, N Mountford, D Daniels, D, Amery, F Pyle, R Wensley.

1. Apologies: S Lott, S Munday, T Stanton.

2. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 7^th February 2013 were adopted as a true and correct record. Duly signed

3. Matters Arising. There were no matters arising.

4. Treasurers Report

The treasurer was not in attendance; however, he had forwarded his report.

The balance as at 10^th April 2013 was £1100.00

Subscriptions – These are being received ‘slowly’

DCB Grant expected soon – not sure how much!

The question of price of teas at Instow, was discussed. It seemed more and more that Clubs now increase their teas to cover the cost of ground hire as well. Sometimes, especially in the latter stages of competitions it was difficult to get grounds.

Match fees had increased to overcome part of the costs.

Chris suggested that he speak to Tom about the issue.

5. Fixture Secretary’s Report.

Danny informed the meeting that all Fixtures were now completed.

The venue for the Over 50s Championship match versus Hampshire was now Bashley C.C. Hampshire also has a new Fixture Secretary.

Still no venue for the 50s 2^nd XI match versus Somerset – Danny to contact Roger Snelling of Somerset.

Rumours were circulating that the Abbotskerswell match on Sunday 21^st had been cancelled – Danny had heard nothing, however, he would enquire.

Danny asked who would arrange any postponed Championship matches for all teams – This would be done by the respective Captains.

The Chairman thanked Danny for his continuing hard work.

6. Captain Over 50’s 1^st XI Report

Roger stated that availability forms, a captain’s letter and latterly a reminder regarding the nets had been circulated to all playing members.

Roger is intending to complete two matches, namely Hants & the Isle of Wight over two consecutive days, to save on travelling. Nigel was sourcing suitable overnight accommodation.

The cost of accommodation was discussed, and it was felt that players would have to pay their own accommodation costs. Club funds would be needed for next season to support the trip to the Channel Islands.

Roger thanked Danny for his hard work in securing fixtures.

Roger was still unsure of the availability of scorer Chris Dove – Roger to contact Chris to establish his availability and discuss his lack of transport.

Captain Over 50’s 2^nd XI Report

Dave advised that everything was in place for the 2^nd XI Championship matches. All home matches will be played at South Devon C.C. Dave had asked David Vallance to umpire in all the 2^nd XI championship Dave was still seeking a scorer. Possibility of a scorer from Paignton C.C.

Captain – Club Friendly Team Report

Dave Amery stated that all friendlies had been arranged. He was unsure of his own availability for the New South Wales match at Ottery St Mary. If he was unavailable he suggested asking Barry Flicker to ‘skipper’ the side. The committee agreed.

Captain Over 60’s Report

Tom Stanton not in attendance.

Captain Over 60’s 2^nd XI Report

Stuart Munday not in attendance.

7. Any Other Business

a) Organiser for the Annual Dinner – Nigel to circulate to all members asking for a volunteer. Dinner booked for Saturday 9^th November 2013 at the Dartmoor Lodge Hotel, Ashburton. Tickets: £22 per person. 12 rooms provisionally booked for overnight stays.

b) Dave Amery said that the possible sponsorship deal he had lined up had fallen through.

c) It was obvious that the New Zealand tour was not going to happen. Chris advised that he had given the matter of Tours much thought and had contacted some companies and previous contacts from different countries to source a possible tour in 2014. Costs were rising, and flights can now only be booked through an agent. After discussion, the committee agreed that the Canada tour had been a great success and that we should look to return, Chris to source costs, more details etc.

d) Regional matches were discussed. It appeared that the arrangements and team selections were falling into place. It was important to include new players of both 50s & 60s into the regional teams.

e) Kit – New Playing shirts have arrived and are currently being embroidered.

Polo Shirts – Royal Blue as in the Club playing sweater was decided upon as

the colour – Nigel to circulate to all members for orders etc.

Polo Shirts: £12, Baseball Caps: £6 Traditional Caps: £12.

f) Danny wished the Club every success in the coming season.

8. The date of the next meeting: Thursday 19^th September 2013 at the Dolphin

Hotel, Bovey Tracey.

The meeting closed at 8.15pm.