Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 6th December 2011
Held at Abbeyview BC
In the absence of President N Dunnett, Vice President Donald Waite welcomed all in attendance and thanked everybody for their time. He mentioned what a successful season the County had and we should be indebted to Team Manager William Campbell for his sterling work in getting the Hamilton Trophy through our section for the first time in 25 years.
Apologies for Absence: N Dunnett, S Fraser and W Stewart
There was a minute’s silence held in memory of fellow bowlers and friends who had passed away in the previous year.
Minutes on the Previous AGM: Had been previously circulated.
Business arising: The new diary for 2012 which had been previously distributed was discussed. The Secretary advised that the reason behind the change was due to the fact the Hamilton Trophy was to be moved back 3 weeks and this in turn would encroach on a lot of things for both clubs and the county. Bowls Scotland, however had gone back on this decision and the Hamilton Trophy will now start on its usual week this season.
To further complicate matters a proposal to move the Hamilton Trophy back 3 weeks is currently on the table for 2013, and in 2014 it definitely will move due to the Commonwealth Games. It was therefore agreed that the new diary as previously set out will remain in place.
Secretary’s Report: Had been previously circulated but he reiterate this thanks to all clubs, markers and umpires throughout the season.
Treasurer’s Report: The balance sheet had been previously circulated. The treasurer stated we had just about held our head for the year, despite increased coach travel. The players and Officials had paid for the Hamilton trophy which offset the rising costs. The raffle was supported by all but 1 club, but it is disappointing that the Golden Goal was not fully subscribed to.
Bowls Scotland Councilor: J Boyce offered his thanks to all District 8 clubs in this his 1st year in the job and in particular to E Farrell for his assistance. Special mention also for Mr Farrell who was recently made an Honorary Member of Bowls Scotland following his 25 years in Service.
The recent Bowls Scotland AGM had only 2 District 8 clubs present which was disappointing, also only 10 clubs came to a previously arranged meeting of the district. Finally he asked all clubs to double check their entry forms before passing them into the office, and noted that full names should appear on the scorecards and that substitutes should be clearly marked.
Changes to the Constitution:
Amend the Constitution to read:
5) a – The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING shall be held on the 1st Tuesday in December or a suitable date as set by the council.
9d.1) LEAGUE CUP competition (3 Full Rinks) shall be competed for by the top 4 teams from Division 1 + the top 2 teams of both Division 2 and 3 in an open draw for quarter and semi finals with the final being played at a predetermined green on the last Saturday in August or a date as set by the Council.
9g) The CARNEGIE TROPHY (3 Rinks) 21 ends. To be played annually on the fourth Saturday in June or a date set by the Council
All these above amendments are due to the fact a new diary is in place and as purely a clean up of the Constitution and were all agreed.
Appointment of Officials:
President D Waite Proposed N Dunnett Seconded S Pagan. Donald Waite was installed as New President of the Association and hopes he can carry on the good work of previous Presidents. Looking upon this as an honour for himself and to West End BC
V President K MacFarlane Proposed D Waite Seconded W Campbell
Secretary S Pagan – Unanimous
Treasurer M Dowling Unanimous
Appointment of Councilors:
Andrew Wilton, Headwell had officially resigned from the Council due to ill health, Robert Thomson then intimated he wishes to stand down as he is the President of his own club and felt he needed to devote more time to them this season. Nominations to fill these spaces were:
E Cathcart Headwell Proposed A Wilton Seconded S Pagan
G Fleming Lumphinnans Proposed A Dewar seconded K Kennedy
It was also suggested that the Association should look at the length of time Councilors should stand and should be re-elected from time to time. It was agreed the Council would look at thus scenario and bring back to the next AGM
Membership Fees: Status Quo
AOCB:
Secretary advised 2 fund raising events will be held next year. A race night on 20th April at West End BC and a Sportsman’s Dinner on 16th September at Abbeyview and it was hoped that these would be fully supported.
There being no further business the meeting was closed with a vote of thanks to the Chair by Vice President Kenny MacFarlane.