Far From The MCC
~ Est. in 1998 ~
“2005 AGM”
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Saturday 19th
November 2005 |
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Result: Drunk and bloated |
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Venue: The Magdalen &
Star of |
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7.00pm - 1am |
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The Magdalen provided the venue for the Far From
The MCC’s Annual General Meeting of 2005. It was a cold night, bitter in
fact, so it was probably a good job that the majority of those walking home
this evening would be thoroughly pissed when they did so.
The
meeting would later be declared a great success by all those who attended,
and all parties would then head off in the direction of the Star of ‘Pugwash’ |
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Minutes
of the 2005 AGM |
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1 Present: Matt Bullock
(Chairman) James Hoskins
(Outgoing Captain, minutes) Jake Hotson
(Fines Chairman) Ian Howarth (Tour
Organiser) Martin Westmoreland
(Treasurer) Geoff Carter Steve Dobner Dan Edwards
John Harris Nick Hebbes Apologies for
Absence: Apologies
received from Tony Mander (official dinner to attend), and Mike “Billy”
Clarke who just couldn’t be bothered to travel 7,000 miles from remotest |
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2 Chairman’s Report: The
Chairman began to report that he didn’t have much to report, but then started
reporting lots of interesting things. He mentioned what a fantastic season it
had been for the FFTMCC in terms of results, with the team returning one of
it’s highest win ratio since records began (which was at the beginning, in
1998). It also saw a year where the record bowling figures were witnessed (against
the |
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3 Treasurer’s Report: The
Treasurer reported that the club were still in the black (by £3), which was a
remarkable achievement according to Mel (his missus), who couldn’t understand
why we needed a new ball for every game. Additions to the report are that we
still have nine balls left which will help next season, we won’t have the
expenditure of nets as we did last season and expected sponsorship from the
pub is not included in next year’s forecast. Well, the report is all here in
black and white for the details – great thanks to Martin for a most
professional summary of money matters – he should get a job in Finance I
reckon…. |
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4 Committee Member
Elections: The
following committee positions were as always up for re-election. The
following results ensued:
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5 Membership Rates: Membership
rates agreed to be kept at £20 and Match fees at £5. Cost of teas for
Opposition to be increased to half the cost if only playing one fixture. * Ant to inform opposition of increased tea
cost at time of fixture agreement. |
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6 Fixtures: Fixtures
not really started yet, although we have three. Ant welcomes suggestions of
new teams from everyone. Steve suggests a trip to Aspendon (in |
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7 Ground: Despite
Pembroke being a damn fine ground, decided Dan should investigate the
possibility of Brasenose, just in case it turns out to be really cheap. * Dan to ask about possibility of Brasenose,
and report back to Ant by 1st December, at which time a further
decision will be made if necessary. |
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8 Awards: The
following awards, in true No-Mad tradition were voted upon, the results being
as follows:
Andrew
Morley (4 votes) Jake
Hotson (2 votes) John
Harris (4 votes) Matt Bullock (2 votes) Following
a second round of voting, John Harris was awarded the Most Improved Player
quoting, “what the hell did you think I was like last year then?”
Steve
Dobner (1 vote) Vicki
Stone (1 vote) Andrew
Morley (1 vote) Nick
Hebbes (2 votes) Jake Hotson (2 votes) Ian Howarth (2 votes) James Hoskins (1 vote) Martin Westmoreland (2 votes) In the most closely
contested contest for the Effort award in No-Mad history, four people entered
the playoffs with the results as follows: Nick Hebbes (3 votes) Jake Hotson (2 votes) Ian Howarth (1 vote) Martin Westmoreland (2 votes) Nick
Hebbes receives the award for Effort quoting, “this is totally unfair, I
don’t deserve it – it should belong to another man.”
Ian’s
big six against the telegraph pole on tour (7 votes) Martin’s
spectacular catch against Cholsey (1 vote) Martin’s
other spectacular catch (1 vote) Dan’s
wicket celebration (1 vote) Heron’s
amazing Inspector Gadget catch (opposition off Martin – who else?!) (2
votes) Ian Howarth receives the Champagne moment
award quoting, “don’t worry, I’ll just do it all myself lads”, before duly
being out.
Dan
Edwards (11 votes) Ian
Howarth (1 vote) Dan Edwards receives a well deserved Player
of The Season trophy quoting, “I’m quite good at gardening too if anyone
wants any shredding done.”
James
Hoskins receives a special award for Captaincy over the last three years of a
pair of Bolle sunglasses quoting, “Many thanks guys, it has been a great
pleasure and now I suppose I won’t be able to use the sun in the eyes excuse
anymore.” |
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9 Home Pub: It is
widely appreciated that due to dwindling team funds, and the fact that we are
fed up of drinking in the Folly, we desperately need a new pub to call our
spiritual home. Hence the reason for meeting in The Magdalen. It is generally
agreed that all the amenities on offer match our needs, and the Landlord (Ben)
is a good all round chap. However contenders were in the ranks in the form of
‘The Standing Order’ (
Votes
were cast, in the presence of the Landlord. The Magdelan 11 votes, The
Standing Order 1 vote, The Fox 0 votes. It is decided our home pub next
season shall be The Magdelan. |
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10 Equipment and
Sundries: Hats
seemed to dominate the conversation for a while…. do we want a club hat? AP
Dan to fond out how much Hats would cost. * Everyone to send suggested club emblem
designs to Ian within next two weeks. Martin to find out how much embroidery
of said hats would cost. Helmets - it is decided the club requires two helmets, to
be used as hanging flower baskets like the first no doubt. Small discussion about what colour the
helmets should be (possibly the opposite of MCC colours?) It
is decided we need a new kit bag, preferably with wheels. The
fixture card should be printed again, with everyone trying to get sponsors
for each game. This is a vital form of fundraising, which was missed last
year. Extra effort required from all to gain sponsors from friends, families
etc. Any
ideas for fundraising should be addressed to Matt. Animal portraits were
suggested by someone but I have no idea who. |
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11 Extra Players: Everyone required to
encourage new players to net sessions / and or join the club. Three or Four
players at least required for next season. |
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12 Social Secretary: Generally
considered that we do need a social secretary because we never see each other
during the Winter and basically it’s not good enough. In a fit of drunkenness
James stands for social secretary, and is voted in unanimously before he can
reject the nomination. * Everyone send suggestions of social events
to James. Noted already:
Nick’s Cholsey BBQ (with cheese), Karting, Ten-pin Bowling at the Kassam, and
a Quiz Night (maybe Sunday at the Marsh Harrier). |
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13 Any Other Business: Net turnout to be
improved (should be a better response next season as Sunday mornings will be
avoided and we will share with OU Offices) Fines to remain at
the same level Kit bag storage must
be rotated A
special mention to Ian for all the hard work put into the website over the
last year. A standing ovation was given for the sterling effort Ian put’s
into the website, and he is awarded a bottle of special cider quoting, “many
thanks for this, and for the Best Effort award I didn’t win. You’re true
friends. Really – this bottle of… cider, really moves me….” |
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POTS: D. Edwards
for his excellent debut season
Champagne Moment:
Best Effort: N. Hebbes
for his enthusiasm
Most Improved Player: J.
Harris for an excellent season with bat and ball