Devon Cricket Board - Devon Senior - Minutes meeting February 7th 2013

Devon County Seniors Cricket Club

Minutes of Committee meeting held on 7^th February 2013

1. Attendance: C Theedom, D Gambie, S Lott, N Mountford, S Munday, T Stanton, D Daniels, D, Amery, F Pyle, R Wensley.

2. There were no apologies. The Chairman welcomed D Daniels to the committee.

3. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 1^st November 2012 were adopted by S Munday and seconded by D Amery. Duly signed

4. Matters Arising. (Last meeting and AGM)

Stuart Munday stated there was a £50 profit on the dinner.

The Spitfire AGM was discussed. After disappointment at the finals regarding presentations, it was agreed by the Spitfire committee that presentations would be made at the finals and a committee member would be in attendance where possible. It was asked where the money collected by Spitfire went. The meeting was told that the accounts had been dreadful under Martin Couch and that there was now an accountant in place as treasurer. The money seemed to be spent on presentations, travelling expenses and the National side. The next AGM will give a clearer picture as to where they stand financially. The matter of the balls being used was brought up and the meeting was told that there was to be a trial of a new ball. Many Counties voiced their displeasure at the standard of ball used. The Over 60 region was now settled with basically Wales replacing Cornwall. The meeting was also told that Spitfire do not sponsor to a great deal of money. (Believed £500.00)

It is now mandatory that Playcricket site has to be updated with the results within 48 HOURS of the match being played. Dave Amery informed the meeting that he regarded Nigel Mountford at the Centre Hub. He stated that any problems and Nigel seemed to be able to deal with it. This included finding players and generally helping out. The meeting agreed with this. After discussion it was agreed that Nigel Mountford would be the Central Hub and that Chris Dove and Geoff Coysh should e-mail Nigel with the results after the matches. It was also agreed that the Devon Cricket site and Conrad Sutcliffe should also be informed of all results. The Chairman thanked Nigel for this important role.

5. Treasurers Report

The treasurer gave his report. The balance as at 1st February 2013 was £556.00. This was low. However, there had been no income this year. As stated the dinner made a profit of £50.00. This was lower as last year each male attendee put in £10.00 for a second draw. Stuart stated he had been in touch with Devon and was expecting a donation of £500.00. Stuart stated that he had booked the annual dinner for SATURDAY 9^th NOVEMBER 2013. He did stated that he had organised his last dinner and that someone else should take it on. He had a lot of things on. The Chairman thanked him for his organisation. It was agreed that the dinner was well organised and the food was good. The Chairman requested that we discuss the organiser for the dinner at the next meeting.

For next matters arising

6. Fixture Secretary’s Report.

Danny went through the list of fixtures and passed an updated list to the meeting. All the home fixtures and subject to Dave Amery’s (over 50’s 2^nd XI) arrangements were in place. However, some of the away fixtures despite contact by Danny had not been given grounds as yet but he was continuing his enquiries. The Over 50 tour to Isle of Wight and Hampshire had been done. We await the venue for the Isle of Wight game. Dave Amery stated that all his home games would be at South Devon C,C, He had completed his fixtures.. The Chairman then informed the meeting of the regional matches and they are:-

Sunday 21^st April 2013 – South v North and West Venue TBA.

Saturday 27^th April 2013 – North and West v East at Cornwood. Start 1.00pm

Wedbnesday 1^st May 2013 – East v South at Exmouth start 1.30pm

Dave Amery stated that we had a fixture that needed to be fulfilled on 21^st April at Abbotskerswell. This would mean that we would require at least 33 players. A discussion ensued regarding new players and that the regional matches should be for these players. However if we needed other players then those approaching 50 could be considered. The meeting felt that we will be able to fulfil these fixtures. Nigel Mountford was requested that the availability sheets should not go out until venues etc had been finalised.

Danny stated that for the Brixham game the hosts were willing to provide after game meals should they be needed and they need to be contacted to confirm. He also stated that he would be on holiday from 21^st May 2013 until 4^th June 2013.

The Chairman thanked Danny for his continuing hard work.

7. Captain Over 50’s Report

Roger started by thanking Nigel for all his hard work over the past couple of years.. He had appointed Graham Mundy as his vice-captain. He wanted to raise the profile of the seniors and would be forwarding reports to the Devon website and to Conrad Sutcliffe. He had been contacting players and had positive, negative and non-committal reports. Several names were given such as Paul Nott, Paul Bates and Keith Biggs. He stated that nets had been arranged for 25^th April 2013 between 7pm and 9pm. A covering letter will go out with the availability sheets.

Captain Over 50’s 2^nd XI

Dave Amery stated all his games would be played at south Devon C.c. and they would provide teas. They were now in the Southern Counties D & M Sports League.

The team are allowed to play 2 x 49 year olds. Dave stated that he had asked Brent Howard to be his match manager if he was not playing an asked Barry Flicker to be his vice-captain. He had contacted several players and would also liaise with Roger.

Captain Over 60’s

Tom stated that the over 60’s needed to hit the ground running. New players were need to provide continuity. He stated that he had not asked Bob Eames to be his vice-captain but was going to ask Chris Theedom. Chris asked Tom to speak to him regarding this.

Captain Over 60’s 2^nd XI

Stuart stated that he had used 16 players in 2012 and was happy with his side. The Chairman stated was that DEVON would abide by the rules. Stuart stated that there been other teams that had bent the rules further than Devon and we had been singled out. He was not very happy. The Chairman reiterated his point. He stated that he had asked Nigel Mountford to be his vice-captain if he was not playing.

8 Any Other Business

a) Match managers had been discussed in Captains reports but it was stated that it was up to the captains whether they employed one. It did however, take a little of the day to day organising from them.

b) Stuart Munday said he had been in touch with Richard Cavendish regarding his 100 in the first year of the over 60’s. Other matters were discussed regarding the fixture card. Stuart stated that a full page advert was £40.00 and a half page was £25.00. As soon as possible please.

c) It was muted at the dinner that a tour to New Zealand was possible. However, Roger said that Graham Mundy who raised the possibility did not seem to have taken anything further. The Chairman then gave an outline on what is required for such a tour. Most at the meeting would like to tour and several European, Sub continent and Oceania venues were discussed. Roger asked whether Graham could contact Chris over this. Chris agreed. If there was a tour to go in 2014 then numbers, destination, flights etc would have to be settled very quickly.

d) Regional matches had already been discussed.

9. The date of the next meeting Wednesday 10^th April 2013.