Crediton and District Pool League

Minutes of the Summer A.G.M. of the
Crediton & District Pool League
held at the Crediton Inn on Sunday 1st March 2009.

Present:
Graham Gratwick, Jason Woolridge, Pete Tregale, Mike Pike, Mike Grisman and representatives from The White Swan (1 team),  The Kings Arms T.S.M. (1 team), The Crown & Sceptre (1 team), Potters Bar (7 teams), The Plymouth Inn (1 team), The Kings Arms (6 teams), The Mare & Foal (no teams) and Upton Pyne (no teams).

1. League Officers Reports:
   Chairman: Welcomed everyone and said that as this was his first season involved he didn’t have a lot to report. He further gave a Treasurers report as the Treasurer too is new. There is 65p in petty cash and just under £1600 in the bank.
   Secretary: Stated he too is new but all necessary paperwork would be issued shortly.
   Treasurer: See under Chairman.
   Results Secretary: No report.
   Publicity Officer: In process of setting up the league website hopefully ready in time for the new season. This would cover all results, fixtures, league tables and rules, etc.

2. Election of League Officers:
   Chairman: Graham Gratwick stood down, Graham Gratwick was proposed by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Secretary: Jason Woolridge stood down, Jason Woolridge was proposed by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Treasurer: Pete Tregale stood down, Pete Tregale was proposed by Jason Woolridge. All in favour.
   Results Secretary: Mike Pike stood down, Mike Pike was proposed by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Publicity Officer: Mike Grisman stood down, Mike Grisman was proposed by Howard Finch. All in favour.

3. Existing Rule Changes:
   Rule 2: The new rule now reads - A player may play for one team only during any one season except as stated in rule 4. Proposed by Officers, seconded by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Rule 4: The new rule now reads - No transfers are allowed once a player has played for a team, except in exceptional circumstances, which will be decided by the committee. Proposed by Officers, seconded by Andy Tonkin. All in favour.
   Rule 5: The new rule now reads - There is no limit to the number of new players signing on to a team as long as rules 2, 3 and 4 are obeyed up until the half way stage of the season. After this time, every team can sign on an extra 2 players providing the player or players meet with the approval of at least 3 committee members, and the committee has been approached at least 24 hours before the match in question. Proposed by Officers, seconded by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Rule 14: The new rule now reads - Winter and Summer - Winning team to send the result card to the results secretary, signed, within 6 days of the match. Failure to do so will result in the match becoming void. Proposed by Officers, seconded by Howard Finch. All in favour.
   Rule 15: The new rule now reads - Queries or complaints should be referred to the league Secretary in writing. Proposed by Officers, seconded by Andy Tonkin. All in favour.

4. Introduction of New Rules:
   Rule 1: Any proposed rule changes must be lodged with the current Secretary in writing 14 days prior to the A.G.M. Proposed by Jason Wooldridge, seconded by Graham Gratwick. All in favour.
   Rule 2: All frames must be played in a ‘sportsmanlike’ manner i.e. No cue or table abuse; No conceding of frames in haste; No unscrewing cues (with the exception of doing so to assist in playing a shot); No verbal abuse aimed at opponents/bystanders or supporters, etc. (No verbal abuse coming from bystanders or supporters, etc.). If ‘unsportsmanlike’ behaviour is observed, frames could be awarded immediately. The offending player(s) could also be removed from the league. Proposed by Jason Woolridge, seconded by Mike Pike. All in favour.
   Rule 3: The referee’s decision is final! The referee will take whatever action is necessary to ensure that the spirit and rules of the game are observed (if necessary in conjunction with the landlord/licensee). Proposed by Jason Woolridge, seconded by Graham Gratwick. All in favour.

5. Expenditure and Funding Review:
   Cash held: 65p in petty cash. £1592-97 in bank account. 17 teams paying
   £40-00 each (team registrations) = £680.
   Cash spent: Results cards = £51-90. Secretary’s stationery = £56-54. Devon Pool Association £215-00 (including £200 Bond).

6. Any Other Business
   i)     Proposal just to give trophies to winning teams and medals to runners-up. Proposed by Mike Pike, seconded by Jason Woolridge. All in favour.
   ii)    Suggestion to change league playing night to a different night. League members to be balloted.
   iii)   Mention from The Kings Arms (Crediton) about hospitality and the buying of drinks. It was pointed out that the league cannot enforce people to buy a drink but would put this on the end of the fixtures list.
   iv)   Proposal to change the current venue of the AGM and said that it should be held at a league supporting venue. Proposed by Baz Leat, seconded by Tim Redman. All in favour.
   v)    Proposal for venue for ‘Finals’ night: Potters or White Swan - Potters won vote.
   vi)   Proposed for the next AGM to be held at the Kings Arms (Crediton). Proposed by Justin Hunt, seconded by Mike Pike. All in favour. (This is subject to confirmation by the venue that they can host the AGM once the date has been established.)