Minutes of the Sixty-second AGM of Reed CC, 29th November 2018

Minutes of the Sixty-second Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club held in the Pavilion on 29th November 2018 starting at 2000hrs. Present: Andrew Emms, (Club President), Chairman of AGM, Peter Baker, (Minute Taker), Chris Baker, Marcus Baker, Richard Barlow, Roger Bowcock, Matt Bowles, Jaime Boyd, Clive Collins, Keith Collins, Jonathan Fynn, Toby Fynn, Edward Garrott, Paul Garrott, Matt Giblin, Sam Greaves, Tom Greaves, Chris Jackson, Richard Johnson, Neil Haslam, James Heslam, Rob Lankester, Peter Lawrence, Bill Mansfield, Marcus Martin, Rupert Martin, Kieran McKinna, Peter McMeekin, Chloe Robertson, Cilla Robertson, Michael Robertson Richard Robertson, Bethan Smith, Graham Smith, Stuart Smith, Jack Tidey, Peter Tidey, Sean Tidey, Tim Tidey, Karl Ward, Ed Wharton, Peter Wholley, Rob Willoughby. Apologies for absence: Lloyd Bowman, Mitchell Cooper, Steve Dunn, Dennis Easley, Phil Frenay, Richard Haydon, Hannah Heslam, Rhodri Hughes, Ian Roberts, Matt Sampson, Paul Watts, Richard Wharton, Kieren Willoughby. 1. To confirm the present incumbent, Andrew Emms, as President and Chairman of the AGM. According to the Club Constitution there being no alternative nomination received in the requisite time, ANDREW EMMS remained Club President. 2. To approve the Minutes of the AGM held on 23rd November 2017. Minutes had been previously circulated and published on the RCC Website. Approval was proposed by Cilla Robertson, seconded by Tom Greaves, unanimously agreed and signed by the President. 3. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the previous AGM on 23rd November 2017. Peter Baker confirmed that the matters regarding the non-election of Captains, Vice-Captains and Playing Sub-Committee Members at the 2017 AGM had been carried forward to the General Committee who had subsequently officially co-opted the existing post holders and filled any vacancies. This situation had been caused by there being insufficient [...]

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Funeral Arrangements – Jason Pallett, 23/12/1988 to 23/12/2018

To All Members and Supporters of Reed CC, here are the arrangements for Jason’s funeral that I have received from Anne and Kevin. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a quick update on the arrangements for Jason’s funeral service. The funeral will take place on Thursday 17th January at 2.15 pm. It will be at the West Crematorium, at Cambridge. Family flowers only please. Donations will be accepted on the day which will go to one of our local youth football teams. Please feel free to wear whatever you are comfortable in, in whatever colours. Millwall football shirts are also acceptable. There will be a celebration for Jason afterwards at The British Legion, Royston, where we can lift a glass and share our memories of him together. Many thanks on behalf of Jason's family and ourselves. Anne and Kevin (Mum and Dad) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am aware that some RCC members are not on email or have access to the internet, I should appreciate that you please share this information to allow everyone to know the details. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Reed Cricket Club, members have been shocked and saddened on hearing the news reports that Jason Pallett died of injuries in tragic circumstances on Sunday. Reports state that Jason was walking alongside the A10 at Melbourn at about 0530hrs on Sunday morning when he was struck by a van; he died at the scene. It was his 30th Birthday. Jason was brought up in Reed and was one of our Colts. He had the ability to spin the ball both ways and he became a regular player in the senior teams at weekends in his teen-aged years. His appearances on the field lately were more on an occasional basis [...]

By |2019-01-18T12:39:22+00:00December 26th, 2018|Categories: 2018, News|Tags: , , |2 Comments

Life Membership for Andrew Emms

Andrew Emms was made a Life Member of Reed Cricket Club during the Sixty-second Annual General Meeting last Thursday. Andrew has worked on a variety of projects at the Club in his time as it has grown from rural village side to one of the finest clubs in Hertfordshire. He continues to volunteer and carry-out many of the manual labouring jobs that need doing as well as organising annual charity luncheons that have raised money for many worthy causes. In his early days he was particularly involved in setting-up the Colts’ structure from which the Club has benefitted with a constant supply of young players coming through to the senior teams. After many years as Committee member and Club Chairman, Andrew remains the figurehead of the Club as its President since 2012. He is a generous socialiser and a very loyal member of the Club and deserves this recognition. He now joins a very select band of Life Members comprising Clive Collins, Rosemary Collins, Keith Collins and Roger Bowcock. Peter G. Baker. Honorary Secretary, Reed CC 2nd December 2018.

By |2018-12-02T15:31:22+00:00December 2nd, 2018|Categories: 2018, AGM, Awards, News, Social|Tags: , |Comments Off on Life Membership for Andrew Emms

Reed CC General Committee for 2019

Elections at the AGM on Thursday resulted in the following: The Club's General Committee: Club President - Andrew Emms. Club Chairman – Stuart Smith. Honorary Secretary – Peter Baker. Honorary Treasurer – Bethan Smith. Playing Committee Chairman – Matt Bowles. Bar Committee Chairman – Peter McMeekin. Ground Committee Chairman – Richard Robertson. Membership Secretary – Cilla Robertson. Welfare Officer – Chloe Robertson. Fixtures Secretary – Peter Wholley. Coaches’ Coordinator – Richard Barlow. Fundraising Officer – James Heslam. Social Secretary – Sam Greaves. Colts Liaison Officer – Hannah Heslam. Under 25 Representative – Sean Tidey. Club Captain – Tom Greaves. Second XI Captain - Ed Garrott. Sunday Captain – Rob Lankester. Facility Manager – Bill Mansfield. SHPCL Representative – Michael Robertson. General Committee Members Without Portfolio: Paul Garrott; Matt Giblin; Richard Johnson. The following are Non-Committee roles: 1st XI Vice-Captain – Rob Lankester. 2nd XI Vice-Captain – Karl Ward. 3rd XI Captain – remains vacant at this stage. Members of the Playing Sub-Committee: Matt Bowles (Chairman), Tom Greaves, Ed Garrott, Rob Lankester, Karl Ward, Paul Garrott and Stuart Smith. Honorary Auditors: Jonathan Fynn and Scott Rouse.

By |2018-12-02T15:11:44+00:00December 2nd, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 AGM, AGM, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Reed CC General Committee for 2019

Agenda for the Sixty-second Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club, Thursday 29th November 2018

Agenda for the Sixty-second Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club to be held in the Howard Marshall Pavilion on Thursday 29th November 2018 starting at 2000hrs. 1. To confirm the present incumbent, Andrew Emms, as President and Chairman of the AGM. No alternative nominations for the position of President have been received within the time allowed. Consequently, Andrew Emms remains as President. 2. Minutes. Approval and signing of minutes of the RCC AGM held on 23rd November 2017. 3. Matters arising. 4. To receive the Honorary Secretary’s Report. 5. To receive the Annual Accounts. 6. To consider amendments to the Club Constitution. Only members over the age of 16 may vote. A majority of two-thirds of members present at the meeting in favour for changes is required. 7. To consider and ratify or amend rates of Subscription & Match Fees. Only members over the age of 16 may vote. 8. To elect Vice-Presidents, Officers and Auditors for the coming year. Rules, (all those voting must be fully paid-up members of the Club). Playing members over the age of 16 may vote on the election of all the officers. Playing members under the age of 16 may not vote. Non-Playing members may not vote on the election of Captains, Vice-Captains, and Playing Sub-Committee, except the Chairman of the AGM in the event of a tied vote (Rules 21b and 22 refer). 9. To confer Life Membership. 10. Any other business. Any other issues raised during the General Meeting will be considered by the new Executive and / or General Committee(s) as appropriate at the earliest opportunity. Club Officers’ and Team Captains’ reports have been posted on the Club website and a limited number of hard-copies [...]

By |2018-12-01T12:58:44+00:00November 15th, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 AGM, AGM, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Agenda for the Sixty-second Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club, Thursday 29th November 2018

Father Christmas at Reed Cricket Club on Sunday 23rd December

A message sent by Chief Elf Andrew Emms on behalf of Father Christmas. Dear Reed CC Members & Friends, HO, HO, HO..... ON SUNDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, SANTA WILL BE VISITING THE CLUB'S HOWARD MARSHALL PAVILION TO MEET US ALL, ESPECIALLY OUR YOUNG CHILDREN. PLEASE SEND NAMES AND AGES OF CHILDREN ATTENDING TO ME AND I WILL FORWARD THEIR NAMES TO SANTA, WHO WILL ENSURE THERE WILL BE A PRESENT FOR THEM ON THE DAY. TELEPHONE 01763 242613 EMAIL andrewpemms@hotmail.co.uk PAVILION OPEN FROM 12 NOON, WITH SANTA ARRIVING AROUND 1PM. DONATIONS OF NIBBLES ETC FOR ALL TO ENJOY WOULD BE APPRECIATED ON THE DAY. PLEASE DO COME ALONG FOR A CONVIVIAL LUNCHTIME, HO, HO, HO!!!!! DON'T FORGET, SUNDAY 23rd DECEMBER 12 NOON!!!!!!!!! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andrew Emms, President, Reed Cricket Club.

By |2018-12-24T11:51:57+00:00November 8th, 2018|Categories: 2018, News, Social|Tags: , |Comments Off on Father Christmas at Reed Cricket Club on Sunday 23rd December

Tribute to Howard Marshall, Wednesday 21st November

Reed Cricket Club will be presented with a metal design depicting Wicket-Keeping Gloves by Justin Marshall and members of the Iron Foundry Industry. This will be in honour of our late-President, Howard Marshall. The evening will be an informal gathering for members and friends and will begin at 1930hrs.

By |2018-11-08T08:58:01+00:00November 8th, 2018|Categories: 2018, News, Social|Tags: |Comments Off on Tribute to Howard Marshall, Wednesday 21st November

Awards Winners 2018

Awards Winners 2018 Congratulations to all the Winners of the various Club Awards that were presented at the Annual Dinner at the Old Bull Inn last night. This year’s winners are listed below. To see previous winners, (going back decades in some cases), look at the “History” pages on this website. The background explanations for the particular award are included.

By |2018-11-03T17:19:26+00:00November 3rd, 2018|Categories: 2018, Annual Award Dinner, Awards, News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Awards Winners 2018

Honorary Secretary’s Report, 2018.

Honorary Secretary’s Report, 2018. My annual report usually begins with a round-up with the changes to the Club’s General Committee made at the previous year’s AGM. Whist there were some new faces, the most important thing I wish to highlight is the incredibly poor attendance at the AGM last November. Only 19 members turned-out. That is from a membership approaching 100 people and of those 19, only 6 were active players! A ridiculously low number. Whilst a quorum was reached to enable many items to be voted-on and some Committee members elected, the Club Rules state that certain positions may be voted on only by playing members. Simply, because fewer than one-fifth of the total paid-up players were in attendance, Captains, their deputies and Playing Sub-Committee members could not be “elected”. As far as I know this was unprecedented and in order to resolve the situation the decision was taken to keep the status quo by the existing role holders to remain in post then for the General Committee to co-opt people to fill any vacant roles later. The upshot was those who did not wish to be re-elected to the General Committee were Marcus Baker and William Heslam. Brought-in were Sam Summers, Paul Garrott, Michael Robertson and Rob Lankester. Sean Tidey took over as the Under 25’s Representative. A new role on the Committee was created when Bill Mansfield became the first Facility Manager. Later, MJE Baker stood down from the 3rd XI captaincy to be replaced by Paul Garrott. I thank all those past and present members who have served on the General Committee. Despite some ups-and-downs, our Club remains solvent and runs smoothly thanks to the hours of work and commitment these [...]

By |2018-11-01T10:10:51+00:00November 1st, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Season Review, News, Season Review|Tags: , |Comments Off on Honorary Secretary’s Report, 2018.

End of Season Reviews, Captains & Colts’ Managers

1st XI REPORT 2018 A fairly disappointing season for the First Team this year! We once again held our own in the league and beat most sides but consistency throughout the season in selection let us down. However, there were lots of positives to take away from the season. Our bowling attack went from strength to strength with all 5 of our main bowlers taking over 20 wickets on some fairly flat pitches which was very encouraging. With the bat we passed 300 on a couple of occasions and 4 hundreds were scored but sadly we could not score consistently and this probably cost us a top 2 spot. We had some impressive performances from the first team fringe players, Richard Barlow impressed when selected, as did Matt Bowles and Jack Caine, hopefully these guys can kick on from here and really push for a place in the side on a more permanent basis. Unfortunately our campaign to defend our NVC crown this year never really got going, losing to Langleybury in the first round, although we did have our revenge on them in the final game of the league season, beating them and sending them down into Division 1. With that said we wish them all the best and hope to see them back in the championship in the near future. Moving forward into next season, I’m fairly sure there won’t be any cricket season weddings which should help out with the availability! We will be starting winter nets in February and hope to have a big pre-season so we can hit the ground running in May, where we will be playing for a big promotion push and also another trip back to Lord’s. [...]

By |2019-08-25T22:45:59+01:00November 1st, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2018 Season Review, News, Season Review|Tags: , , |Comments Off on End of Season Reviews, Captains & Colts’ Managers
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