Here are the minutes of the 23 April 2019 meeting
Minutes of the Norfolk Seniors Committee Meeting at 19:30 hours Tuesday 23 April 2019 in the Old Buckenham CC Clubhouse, NR17 1PQ
Present: A. Gregory (Chair), M. Banham, A. Broughton, A. King, C. Palmer, J. Perry,
G. Saunders, C. Yallop
1 .Welcome AG welcomed the committee members attending.
2. Apologies: P. Thomas
3. Minutes of last Meeting
The minutes of the 21 February 2019 meeting were read and signed by AG as a true record.
4. Matters Arising not appearing later in the Agenda None
5. Correspondence
(5.1) JP summarised briefly the correspondence between Mick Smith and the Committee and Club arising since the last meeting. No action was necessary.
(5.2) An email from Have a Heart defribilators was discussed; no action was necessary.
(5.3) An email from Barry Briscoe on behalf of the National Committee was discussed. Captains were aware of the content and no action was necessary.
6. Future Committee activities (Andy Gregory)
AG stated his intention to carry out a consultation exercise with Members; he will circulate a draft email around the Committee for comments.
There was general agreement that the new initiatives to form an O60s IIIrd XI and an O75s team (joint with Suffolk) were a good thing which enabled members who were not playing much cricket to get more games, but it was hoped that both would eventually, if sustainable, come under the aegis of the Norfolk Seniors Club. Regarding the O60s IIIrd XI, Ray Black is the Suffolk contact. There is no need at present for an appointed captain from Norfolk. CY informed that there was a friendly fixed for Monday 13 May at Woolpit CC; CP volunteered to organise the Norfolk involvement. Regarding the O75s, there are no confirmed fixtures at present and Norfolk Seniors would prefer no clashes with O70s Championship games scheduled on a Thursday. CY has spoken to Mike Smith who confirms that he and the Suffolk contact, Chris Watson, understand the need to avoid such conflict. Also, that there is no intention that this team will be under the auspices of either Norfolk or Suffolk seniors but rather an opportunity for the more elderly players who have no longer wish to play for, or can no longer command a regular or any place in their county side to continue in the game by playing a few friendlies. Some of the players who have expressed an interest will not be registered with either county. CY is continuing to help arrange fixtures and has suggested the East Anglian Ladies, plus the UEA Seniors to Mike.
7. 2019 Registration
Joe Perry reported that he had received 58 registered from playing members, nine of which have subs outstanding. The total is 15% down on last year. MB clarified players who had paid recently. There were two social members registered. JP agreed to circulate the Committee with current registration details, chase up final remaining members expected to join or renew, and to liaise with John Ruddick regarding registering players on the Play-Cricket website.
Action: JP
8.1 2019 Malta Tour
This had been a success. It was well-organised by Harold Van Zanten who was unanimously commended by the Committee. The Committee recommended we go back next year. MB felt that the only minor criticism of the Norfolk squad was that there needed to be more consideration of the numerical balance between bowlers and batsmen. It is unfair on a touring party if the same people bat and bowl excessively.
8.2 Nets
Taverham nets were OK, and turn-out improved for the second session. We lost a little bit of money on the indoor nets but this was recouped at outdoor nets. Next year we must try to book in advance – GS volunteered to try for three nets for February/March.
Action: GS
8.3 Pre-Season Friendlies
Forthcoming matches were discussed: at Copford on Monday 13 May, which CP agreed to skipper, and at Overstrand Saturday 27 April.
9. 2019 Fixtures
Those 9.1-9.4 were now all on the website.
9.1 O50s (Andy Gregory)
9.2 O60s 1st XI (Andy King)
9.3 O60s 2nd Rebels XI (Chris Palmer)
9.4 O70s (Geoff Saunders)
9.5 International vs Australia
This will be a joint Norfolk/Suffolk O60s team on Sunday June 16th, at Old Buckenham. The contact is AG. The skipper will be AK, who will liaise with Colin Walters (Suffolk). Regarding pre-match arrangements MB volunteered to get OB personnel to do tea/coffee. AG volunteered to do the tea for the game. Australia will be charged at cost price for both tea and also fish and chips after the match, likely to be £45+. It is anticipated that there will be a 12 noon start (Australia are travelling from Essex and returning there.)
10. O75s (and see above under item 6)
CY reported that currently the proposed O75 team is a purely informal initiative between some Suffolk players coordinated by Chris Watson and Norfolk players coordinated by Mike Smith, who intend to play friendly fixtures outside the aegis of either County. It was noted that players may need to check their insurance cover, since they will not be covered by either County.
11.1 Polo Shirts
It was noted that the new shirts are generally on the small side. CP stated that the shirts would have been improved if the word “Cricket” had been inserted in a relevant position. CP and GS agreed to liaise over this issue.
Action: GS & CP
11.2 Caps
JP reported that Nobby Cobb had volunteered to continue to maintain statistical data on player appearances and the Committee expressed its thanks to Nobby. JP reported that we currently had in hand no caps for new players, 4 caps for 50+ appearances and 3 caps for 100+ appearances. GS agreed to obtain a quote for a further batch of new, 50+ and 100+ caps.
Action: GS
12. 100 Club
GS agreed to email everyone in mid-May as a step towards possibly starting the 100 Club in June. GS, MB and AK will be signatories.
Action: GS
13. Eastern Group O60s and O70s meeting 24 April
JP reported the Agenda of the forthcoming meeting tomorrow at which the Chair of the Eastern Group of counties will be elected. JP agreed to pass on the Committee’s view that the Eastern Group needed to meet again before this year’s AGM in November.
14. Websites
The Committee were happy with the current state of the official website and the Facebook page. JP agreed to amend the Play-Cricket website to update the status of squad players. Regarding submission of match reports, AB will continue for O60s and O70s and CP for the O60s 2nd Rebels XI.
Action: JP
15. Any other business
In response to questions regarding selection policy, JP read from the Constitution Appendix B which instructs Captains to select for championship matches, the strongest, balanced side possible. The Committee endorsed the policy of CP regarding selection of the O60s 2nd Rebels XI.
The next meeting will be on Monday 3 June at The George Hotel, Dereham.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at approximately 21:00.
Signed, as a true record of the proceedings:
........................................ , Chairman Date:
Minutes of the Norfolk Seniors Committee Meeting at 19:30 hours Tuesday 23 April 2019 in the Old Buckenham CC Clubhouse, NR17 1PQ
Present: A. Gregory (Chair), M. Banham, A. Broughton, A. King, C. Palmer, J. Perry,
G. Saunders, C. Yallop
1 .Welcome AG welcomed the committee members attending.
2. Apologies: P. Thomas
3. Minutes of last Meeting
The minutes of the 21 February 2019 meeting were read and signed by AG as a true record.
4. Matters Arising not appearing later in the Agenda None
5. Correspondence
(5.1) JP summarised briefly the correspondence between Mick Smith and the Committee and Club arising since the last meeting. No action was necessary.
(5.2) An email from Have a Heart defribilators was discussed; no action was necessary.
(5.3) An email from Barry Briscoe on behalf of the National Committee was discussed. Captains were aware of the content and no action was necessary.
6. Future Committee activities (Andy Gregory)
AG stated his intention to carry out a consultation exercise with Members; he will circulate a draft email around the Committee for comments.
There was general agreement that the new initiatives to form an O60s IIIrd XI and an O75s team (joint with Suffolk) were a good thing which enabled members who were not playing much cricket to get more games, but it was hoped that both would eventually, if sustainable, come under the aegis of the Norfolk Seniors Club. Regarding the O60s IIIrd XI, Ray Black is the Suffolk contact. There is no need at present for an appointed captain from Norfolk. CY informed that there was a friendly fixed for Monday 13 May at Woolpit CC; CP volunteered to organise the Norfolk involvement. Regarding the O75s, there are no confirmed fixtures at present and Norfolk Seniors would prefer no clashes with O70s Championship games scheduled on a Thursday. CY has spoken to Mike Smith who confirms that he and the Suffolk contact, Chris Watson, understand the need to avoid such conflict. Also, that there is no intention that this team will be under the auspices of either Norfolk or Suffolk seniors but rather an opportunity for the more elderly players who have no longer wish to play for, or can no longer command a regular or any place in their county side to continue in the game by playing a few friendlies. Some of the players who have expressed an interest will not be registered with either county. CY is continuing to help arrange fixtures and has suggested the East Anglian Ladies, plus the UEA Seniors to Mike.
7. 2019 Registration
Joe Perry reported that he had received 58 registered from playing members, nine of which have subs outstanding. The total is 15% down on last year. MB clarified players who had paid recently. There were two social members registered. JP agreed to circulate the Committee with current registration details, chase up final remaining members expected to join or renew, and to liaise with John Ruddick regarding registering players on the Play-Cricket website.
Action: JP
8.1 2019 Malta Tour
This had been a success. It was well-organised by Harold Van Zanten who was unanimously commended by the Committee. The Committee recommended we go back next year. MB felt that the only minor criticism of the Norfolk squad was that there needed to be more consideration of the numerical balance between bowlers and batsmen. It is unfair on a touring party if the same people bat and bowl excessively.
8.2 Nets
Taverham nets were OK, and turn-out improved for the second session. We lost a little bit of money on the indoor nets but this was recouped at outdoor nets. Next year we must try to book in advance – GS volunteered to try for three nets for February/March.
Action: GS
8.3 Pre-Season Friendlies
Forthcoming matches were discussed: at Copford on Monday 13 May, which CP agreed to skipper, and at Overstrand Saturday 27 April.
9. 2019 Fixtures
Those 9.1-9.4 were now all on the website.
9.1 O50s (Andy Gregory)
9.2 O60s 1st XI (Andy King)
9.3 O60s 2nd Rebels XI (Chris Palmer)
9.4 O70s (Geoff Saunders)
9.5 International vs Australia
This will be a joint Norfolk/Suffolk O60s team on Sunday June 16th, at Old Buckenham. The contact is AG. The skipper will be AK, who will liaise with Colin Walters (Suffolk). Regarding pre-match arrangements MB volunteered to get OB personnel to do tea/coffee. AG volunteered to do the tea for the game. Australia will be charged at cost price for both tea and also fish and chips after the match, likely to be £45+. It is anticipated that there will be a 12 noon start (Australia are travelling from Essex and returning there.)
10. O75s (and see above under item 6)
CY reported that currently the proposed O75 team is a purely informal initiative between some Suffolk players coordinated by Chris Watson and Norfolk players coordinated by Mike Smith, who intend to play friendly fixtures outside the aegis of either County. It was noted that players may need to check their insurance cover, since they will not be covered by either County.
11.1 Polo Shirts
It was noted that the new shirts are generally on the small side. CP stated that the shirts would have been improved if the word “Cricket” had been inserted in a relevant position. CP and GS agreed to liaise over this issue.
Action: GS & CP
11.2 Caps
JP reported that Nobby Cobb had volunteered to continue to maintain statistical data on player appearances and the Committee expressed its thanks to Nobby. JP reported that we currently had in hand no caps for new players, 4 caps for 50+ appearances and 3 caps for 100+ appearances. GS agreed to obtain a quote for a further batch of new, 50+ and 100+ caps.
Action: GS
12. 100 Club
GS agreed to email everyone in mid-May as a step towards possibly starting the 100 Club in June. GS, MB and AK will be signatories.
Action: GS
13. Eastern Group O60s and O70s meeting 24 April
JP reported the Agenda of the forthcoming meeting tomorrow at which the Chair of the Eastern Group of counties will be elected. JP agreed to pass on the Committee’s view that the Eastern Group needed to meet again before this year’s AGM in November.
14. Websites
The Committee were happy with the current state of the official website and the Facebook page. JP agreed to amend the Play-Cricket website to update the status of squad players. Regarding submission of match reports, AB will continue for O60s and O70s and CP for the O60s 2nd Rebels XI.
Action: JP
15. Any other business
In response to questions regarding selection policy, JP read from the Constitution Appendix B which instructs Captains to select for championship matches, the strongest, balanced side possible. The Committee endorsed the policy of CP regarding selection of the O60s 2nd Rebels XI.
The next meeting will be on Monday 3 June at The George Hotel, Dereham.
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at approximately 21:00.
Signed, as a true record of the proceedings:
........................................ , Chairman Date: