Far From The MCC

~ Est. in 1998 ~

 

“2006 AGM”

 

 

Saturday 9th December 2006

Result:  Drunk and bloated

Venue:  The Magdalen  &  Star of Asia

7.00pm - 1am

 

 

 

The Mad’s home pub of the Magdalen provided the venue for the Far From The MCC’s Annual General Meeting of 2006. It was a much warmer affair than the AGM of last year – despite being hosted just shy of Christmas. But it certainly wasn’t warm enough to get away with wearing skimpy jackets or hoodies – so those who did wear these garments to the pub, or onto the curry house later, would be heard moaning like bitches about their respective frost-bite and poor choice of clothing.

 

 

Dan (right) would certainly not be cold on the night of the AGM.

 

But this is to detract from what transpired to be an excellent AGM and a fun evening for everyone concerned. It is always heartening when the attendance is good, and it goes someway to providing a decent pointer as to the general well-being of the club. We must also extend our thanks go to Ben (landlord) for clearing the decks of one corner of the pub enabling us to host the event, and to Mr. Hoskins for keeping track of the minutes of the meeting despite numerous interruptions, and being heckled at every turn.

 

 

Everyone had long since gone home as Steve regaled stories of his

winning the Vice Skipper role.

 

With such a healthy head count in the Mad ranks these days, we career towards 2007 and what promises to be another successful season. And if it isn’t, we can all blame Ian and Stevie D - as they’re the ones to stick their heads above the parapet.

 

 

‘P. Collingwood MBE’

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of the 2006 AGM

 

 

1

 

Present:

 

Matt Bullock (Chairman)                                       

Ian Howarth (Captain)                                                                  

Jake Hotson (Fines Chairman, Vice skip)                                    

Dan Edwards (Vice skip outgoing)                                               

James Hoskins (Tour Organiser, minutes)                                                          

Antony Mann (Fixtures Secretary)                                  

Martin Westmoreland (Treasurer)                                   

 

David Shorten

John Harris

Tony Mander

Andrew Morley

Steve Dobner

Steve Parkinson

Gary Littlechild

Adrian Small

Mike Reeves

Thornton Smith

Nick Hebbes

 

Apologies for Absence:

 

Mike “Billy” Clarke who had travelled 7,000 miles for the AGM this year, but couldn’t make the last 5 miles. QC (working), Ade Fisher (for the last 15 months absence), Geoff Carter, Richard Hadfield

 

*  -  Temporary adjournment while we waited for Calypso to arrive.

 

 

 

2

 

Chairman’s Report:

 

The Chairman began to report on what an amazing season it had been for FFTMCC – congratulating all those involved in the first season since records began (in 1998) that the team had won more games than they had lost (even though they did not have the Marlborough as opposition) He remarked on what a great season it has been under the new skip, and that the website contained a summary of the years games so he would not be summarising himself.

 

 

 

3

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

The Treasurer reported that the club were in a healthy financial state, dispelling rumours that we were some 28 billion pounds in debt. Sponsorship continued to be a welcome boost to club funds.

 

 

Insurance is vital for super strength drinking injuries.

 

He reported on an investment requirement for next season – that of insurance which will be required if we are to continue drinking special strength lager during matches.

 

 

 

4

 

Ethos:

 

A new agenda item for this year was a brief statement from the Chairman and the Captain (current, pre-elections) about the Ethos of the team. By this it is meant how we will endeavour to play the game over the following season to keep the balance between competitiveness and friendliness and a general discussion on what the MAD stands for in the world of cricket. We aim to maintain the social aspect of the game and to give everyone a game where possible. On the pitch this means we may opt for a closer game against opposition rather than hammering them into the ground for a victory by altering the team selection accordingly. In essence we shall “make the game a Sunday game”. Team members are encouraged to support the Captain and Committee in this ethos.

 

 

 

5

 

Committee Member Elections:

 

The following committee positions were as always up for re-election. The following results ensued:

 

  • Chairman – Matt wishes to continue as Chairman, no contenders.

 

  • Fixtures Secretary – Ant wishes to continue as Fixtures Secretary, no contenders.

 

  • Treasurer – Martin wishes to continue as Treasurer, no contenders. Vote is cast, unanimous.

 

  • Captain – Ian wishes to continue as Captain, no contenders.

 

  • Vice Captain – Dan Edwards stated he wished to stand down as Vice Captain. It was also declared (by the Captain) that he needed just one Vice Captain) Jake, James, Steve, Martin all stand. Votes are cast - Steve Dobner is the new Vice Captain.

 

  • Tour Organiser – James wishes to continue as Tour Organiser, no contenders.

 

  • Fines Chairman – Jake wishes to continue as Fines Chairman. Andrew Morley stands against. Votes cast, Jake sustained A. Morley appointed as Vice Fines Chairman.

 

  • Social Secretary – QC stands as Social Secretary by Proxy, no contenders, position gained.

 

 

 

6

 

Membership Rates & Fixtures:

 

Membership Rates - agreed to be kept at £20 and Match fees at £5.

 

Fixtures - not really started yet, although we have three. Ant welcomes suggestions of new teams from everyone. Steve suggests a trip to Aspendon (in Stevenage). Everybody agrees that round trip of 140 miles would be ridiculous for one game of cricket, but we might just be tempted….

 

 

 

7

 

Ground:

 

Ground – Pembroke shall remain home ground for the time been – especially since they might have improved the toilets. As long as they don’t increase the prices just because we can have a crap without throwing up at the same time with the stench of the cubicle.

 

Home Pub – Shall remain the same for the time been. Ben has kindly offered another £500 sponsorship.

 

 

 

8

 

Equipment and Sundries:

 

Equipment and sundries – Hats again dominated the equipment discussions but the following points also came about:

 

  • No new shirts this season, although last season designs would be available for those who wanted them.

 

  • More new hats are required for some reason (maybe so we all don’t look like a bunch of idiots wearing the same hat) a vote was cast of Baseball hats or Aussie style baggie caps. Baseball won by 9 votes to 4.

 

*  -   Martin to send an email gathering Baseball hat orders.

 

  • It was decided that it was about time some new players had some official nicknames for their shirts…. The following were decided upon:

 

  • David Shorten  -  Hang Time
  • Mike Reeves  -  Cluffy
  • Adrian Small  -  Mr. Small
  • Stephen Parkinson  –  Mincer
  • Steve Hebbes  –  Dr. Oops
  •  

 

 

9

 

Tour:

 

The tour will be over the weekend of 19th August and will be closer to Oxford than in previous years. This is to accommodate more players.

 

 

10

 

Fixtures:

 

A few points were raised regarding the state of the fixtures by Ant:

 

  • Looking to extend the season into Septemeber
  • Could we play the Rood (Dutch) boys again?

 

*  -  Ant to find out if touring teams require Sunday games by contacting local clubs

*  -  Steve Dobner to try asking around local Stevenage clubs

 

 

 

11

 

Awards:

 

 

Ant would’ve won the “Darkest Thoughts Trophy” if it existed.

 

The following awards were voted for and the winners announced:

 

  • Player Of The Season  –  Dan Edwards, (2nd Martin Westmoreland, 3rd Gary Littlechild)

 

  • Most Improved Player  –  Martin Westmoreland

 

  • Effort  –  Ian Howarth

 

  • Champagne Moment  –  Dan Edwards (First MAD century)

 

  • Stan’s Fantasy Cricket  –  Gary Littlechild

 

 

 

12

 

Any Other Business:

 

  • Club coaching to be considered with the possibility of being club funded.

 

*  -  Nick to discuss with coach – provide us with details and a quote.

 

  • Please can we try and move the start times of the games forward.

 

*  -  Captain and Fixtures secretary to do their best to try and get an earlier start to games next year.

 

  • Note was made for everyone to take responsibilities after the game more seriously. Particularly when it comes to club kit, and clearing up of kit and ground after the game.

 

  • Possibility was mentioned of storing the kit bag at Jake’s place now that he lives very close to the ground.

 

  • More seafood sandwiches required please Kev.

 

  • Match Reports – request from Ian for all players to send in photos for inclusion into match reports and web content

 

  • It had been noticed that there isn’t any butter in the sarnies (or was it that there was too much butter?!) and there could be better soft drinks at tea rather than just ‘tea’.

 

*  -  Ant to speak to Kev about tea stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

POTS:  D. Edwards for another excellent season

Champagne Moment:  D. Edwards’ first Mad century!

Best Effort:  I. Howarth for captaining and the website

Most Improved Player:  M. Westmoreland for his 3 decent knocks!

 

 

 

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