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AGM 2010

45th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TUESDAY 15TH JUNE 2010 AT LEASOWES SCHOOL SPORTS CENTRE

AT 18.45hrs

Apologies: Makis Chatzimichalis, Jim Smith (Committee), Brett McCormick, Danny Moss (Blazers), Mark Harrison (Warriors), Barrie Viner (BC Bears/Committee)

Present: A register was taken of those attending the Meeting and is held by the Secretary.

  1. Chairman’s Report.

Mike Neal opened the Meeting, welcoming everyone to the 45th Annual General Meeting of the West Midlands Basketball League, and went on to thank the Committee for their hard work in making 2009/2010 such a successful season. Mike also thanked Keith Kershaw for his hard work over the past few years as Keith has tendered his resignation from the League Committee.

  1. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting

Copies of the Minutes of the 44th Annual General Meeting were circulated within the documents’ package issued upon arrival at the Meeting. The Minutes were approved and signed by the Chairman. There were no matters arising.

  1. Officers Reports

All officers’ reports were circulated in the document package and accepted by the Meeting. There were no matters arising.

  1. Allocation of Honoraria

Despite the increase suggested and approved to the Honoraria at the 44th AGM, it was decided, unanimously, that in view of the current financial climate they would remain at their current level, and that no increase will be applied.

  1. Approval of New Teams

Representatives from Worcester Wolves 2, Newtown Warriors, Balts and the Midlands Lithuanian Community (MLC), attended the Meeting and were accepted unanimously.

  1. Approval of Divisions

A League format with a Premier League and three lower Divisions was approved, although Steve Challenor (Warley) questioned the lack of teams in Division 3. The Secretary informed the Meeting that he hoped further new teams could be attracted to balance the Leagues.

  1. Change to League Rules

There were no suggestions for alteration to League rules. However, a revised League Constitution was presented to the Meeting which has been brought up to date, and this was accepted.

  1. Election of Officers

The Committee was elected en-block with Brett McCormick volunteering for the Referees’ Secretary post vacated by Keith Kershaw. Two extra positions on the Committee were not filled at the Meeting.

  1. Presentation of Trophies

Premier League - Warriors A

Runners up - Wolves CC

Division 1 - Walsall Wizards

Runners up - Wyre Forest A

Division 2 - Bromsgrove

Runners up - David Lloyd

Division 3 - BC Bears B

Runners up - Walsall Wizards B

Rosebowl - Lordswood

Knock Out Shield - Birmingham Mets

Stanley Pears Trophy - Wyre Forest A

Mac Fessall Trophy - Pete Goodwin

Bernard Patrick Award - Ian Care

Life Vice-President - John Taylor having served the Committee for many years was elected a Life Vice-President for all his hard work.

  1. Any Other Business

  1. Tom Rogers from Hawks questioned the use of the David Lloyds home court. This matter had been discussed between David Lloyds and the Committee. David Lloyds have now moved to a new court for the forthcoming season. Tom Sunley (Warriors) said that the Committee must take responsibility for the safety of all aspects of the League. Ian Webber (David Lloyds) stated that his team had complied with all League requests.

  1. Tom Sunley (Warriors), on behalf of Mark Harrison (Warriors) suggested that we have a referees’ mentor who would work with new referees and thus improve standards. Mike Neal stated that this was already in place.

  1. Ricky Taite (Smithswood) also wondered how the League could improve refereeing standards. The Committee will attempt to gauge response and put on more Courses. A Table Officials’ Course will hopefully be run in October.

  1. Date of next Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 16th June 2011.

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