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Honorary Secretary’s Report, 2020

I am assuming that you won’t want my annual report to be peppered with all those words that we had never needed to use in our cricketing lexicon before, so let’s get them out of the way in the first paragraph – unprecedented, truncated, sanitizer, restricted, lockdown, PPE, running-lane, Covid, furlough, Coronavirus, pandemic, remote, roadmap for return, virtual, self-isolation, facemask, government advice, bubble, social distancing – the list goes on and I’m sure you can add a few of your own. I’ll try not to repeat them! At the AGM in November 2019 Sean Tidey departed the General Committee because he was too old to remain the Under 25 Representative! Rhodri Hughes succeeded him. Rhodri was also elected as the Third Team Captain and Matt Bowles became Vice-Captain of the Second XI. Julien Fynn joined the General Committee (Without Portfolio) and after several decades, Jonathan Fynn decided to cease auditing duties and nominated another of his sons, Alec, to take over from him. The General Committee consists of 24 people and it met in January and March as normal then via Zoom from June onwards. Whilst never getting a full-house, (the best was 21 attending in July), overall average attendance was 76.56% over the year with 5 members having a 100% record. Additionally the Executive Committee met three times. Exigent Club business and all periphery issues affected by the Government’s and ECB’s rules continued to be administered by close contact between Committee members using available electronic wizardry. Good news on the Inspection front - North Herts District Council, (NHDC), assessed us as being low risk relating to the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013. And the annual inspection of our Fire Extinguishers was satisfactory. [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-02-27T18:00:35+00:00January 21st, 2021|Categories: 2020, 2020 AGM, 2020 Season Review, AGM, Season Review|Tags: 2020, Honorary Secretary’s Report|Comments Off

Minutes of the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed CC, 28th November 2019

Minutes of the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club held in the Howard Marshall Pavilion on Thursday 28th November 2019 starting at 2000hrs. Present: Andrew Emms, (Club President, Chairman of the AGM), Peter Baker, (Minute Taker), Chris Baker, Marcus Baker, Richard Barlow, Roger Bowcock, Matt Bowles, Jaime Boyd, Clive Collins, Keith Collins, Jonathan Fynn, Julien Fynn, Toby Fynn, Edward Garrott, Paul Garrott, Matt Giblin, Sam Greaves, Tom Greaves, Neil Haslam, James Heslam, Rhodri Hughes, Steve Hughes, Richard Johnson, Michael Juckes, Bill Mansfield, Scott Nash, Steve Nash, Peter McMeekin, Chloe Robertson, Cilla Robertson, Michael Robertson, Richard Robertson, Bethan Smith, Graham Smith, Stuart Smith, Jack Tidey, Peter Tidey, Sean Tidey, Tim Tidey, Peter Wholley, Rob Willoughby. Apologies for absence: Richard Apperley, Lloyd Bowman, Mitchell Cooper, Steve Dunn, Dennis Easley, Phil Frenay, Richard Haydon, Hannah Heslam, John Heslam, Chris Jackson, Rupert Martin, Kieran McKinna, James Sandford, Ed Wharton, Richard Wharton, Karl Ward. 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 29th November 2018. Minutes had been previously circulated and published on the RCC Website. Approval was proposed by Michael Robertson, seconded by Neil Haslam, unanimously agreed and signed by the President. 3. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the previous AGM on 29th November 2018. There were no matters arising or outstanding actions. 4. To receive the Honorary Secretary’s Report. Peter Baker’s Report had been previously circulated and published on the RCC Website. Receipt of the Hon. Secretary’s Report was proposed by Richard Robertson, seconded by Tom Greaves and [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2021-02-27T18:04:31+00:00January 21st, 2021|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, AGM|Tags: 2019, AGM, Minutes|Comments Off

Notification of the Sixty-fourth Annual General Meeting of Reed CC, Thursday 18th February 2021

Notification of the Sixty-fourth Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club to be held virtually on Thursday 18th February 2021 starting at 2000hrs. Being a virtual meeting and to enable a smooth and timely process, Club Members are requested to please take note of the following significant dates. Respond by midnight on Thursday 28th January 2021 with nominations and proposals. The Agenda, Accounts, proposals and joining details for the AGM will be circulated and published by 4th February 2021. You will then be asked to cast your votes and reply by midnight on Sunday 14th February 2021. There will be no voting during the AGM. Results of the balloting process will be announced at the AGM on Thursday 18th February 2021. Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club.

By Peter G. Baker|2021-02-20T12:08:20+00:00January 21st, 2021|Categories: 2021, AGM, News|Tags: 2021 AGM, Notification of the AGM|Comments Off

AGM – an explanatory note

To Members of Reed Cricket Club, The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reed CC usually takes place during November of each year. Because of the restrictions relating to Covid-19 affecting the number of people allowed to gather together, the Club's General Committee took the decision to postpone the AGM for three months in the hope that the restrictions would be relaxed by then, thus permitting a proper meeting to be held in the Howard Marshall Pavilion. The date chosen is Thursday 18th February 2021. Alas, with the reintroduction of a further short period of "lockdown" the indications are that our AGM might have to be conducted virtually after all. Safety is paramount so if that is the case, we shall inform you how we intend running the meeting which, in all likelihood, would probably require setting deadlines for proposals, elections and constitutional rule changes to be submitted in the weeks before 18th February. Whilst we hope that we will be able to meet as usual, the Committee is looking at ways that balloting, etc., can be administered remotely. I shall let you know what we have decided nearer the time. I know some Club Members do not receive emails or have access to the internet. Whilst I shall attempt to update them myself, please may I trust that their family members convey the above message to them. Thank you. Meanwhile, I wish you and your families well. Stay safe and healthy and I look forward to seeing you either in person or virtually in the near future. PGB Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club.

By Peter G. Baker|2021-02-20T12:14:18+00:00November 3rd, 2020|Categories: 2020, 2021, AGM, News|Tags: 2020, 2021, AGM, Annual General Meeting|Comments Off

Life Memberships for Peter Lawrence and Steve Dunn
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Life Memberships for Peter Lawrence and Steve Dunn

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Life Memberships for Peter Lawrence and Steve Dunn

Life Membership of the Cricket Club was conferred on Peter Lawrence and Steve Dunn at the recent AGM. Peter was a founder member of the Club and has a long playing history. He has been a Club member for 63 years. Off the field in years past Peter, in his role as Chairman of Reed Parish Council, helped smooth the relationship between Club and Council, and his engineering background also made him indispensable at the time when the Club was establishing itself. Steve is a Past-President and former Club Captain, one of only two people to have held both positions. Steve was instrumental in setting-up the Colts section in the 1970s and was one of the finest wicket-keepers in the county. In latter years he had been willing to provide one-to-one wicket-keeping coaching. Steve’s friendly approach over a drink in the bar was often the first contact many prospective new playing members had with the Club, a tactic that paid off when they decided to join RCC. Both Peter's and Steve’s association continues as two of the Club’s Trustees. In recommending these Life Memberships, the Committee recognised that the Club would not be where it is now without their contributions over the years. Peter and Steve now join a very select band of Life Members comprising Clive Collins, Rosemary Collins, Keith Collins, Roger Bowcock and Andrew Emms. Peter G. Baker. Honorary Secretary, Reed CC 14th December 2019.

By Peter G. Baker|2019-12-14T09:14:05+00:00December 14th, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, AGM, Awards, News|Tags: Life Members|Comments Off

Reed CC General Committee for 2020

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 – Rhodri Hughes. 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: Julien Fynn, Paul Garrott; Matt Giblin; Richard Johnson. The following are Non-Committee roles: 1st XI Vice-Captain – Rob Lankester. 2nd XI Vice-Captain – Matt Bowles. 3rd XI Captain – Rhodri Hughes. Members of the Playing Sub-Committee: Matt Bowles (Chairman), Tom Greaves, Ed Garrott, Rob Lankester, Rhodri Hughes, Paul Garrott and Stuart Smith. Honorary Auditors: Alec Fynn and Scott Rouse.

By Peter G. Baker|2019-11-30T12:53:11+00:00November 30th, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, AGM, News|Tags: 2020, Committees|Comments Off

Agenda for the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club on Thursday 28th November 2019

Agenda for the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club to be held in the Howard Marshall Pavilion on Thursday 28th November 2019 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 29th November 2018. 3. Matters arising. 4. To receive the Honorary Secretary’s Report. 5. To receive the Annual Accounts – (Main, Bar and 100 Club). 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 [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2019-11-29T09:00:10+00:00November 15th, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, AGM, News|Tags: 2019, AGM|Comments Off

Honorary Secretary’s Report, 2019

At the time of drafting this Report, there are still four weeks to go before this year’s AGM and I shall begin by recounting various activities and events that occurred during these past 12 months, but not necessarily in chronological order. Last autumn I reported that only 19 members attended the 2017 AGM. I am pleased to report this year that all of those same 19 members were in attendance again at the 2018 AGM and that they were joined by a further 24 members; 28 of the aggregation had played matches that year, so all the voting criteria was able to be met this time. With regard to changes to the General Committee, Phil Frenay stood down from the Second XI captaincy and was replaced by Ed Garrott. As forewarned, Cilla Robertson gave up two of her three roles and although she remained as Membership Secretary, Hannah Heslam took-on Colts Liaison whilst Chloe Robertson became Welfare Officer. The new role of Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League Representative was created as a separate position on our General Committee and Michael Robertson was elected as the first post-holder. (Previously Richard Robertson had been the Club’s liaison with the SHPCL but it was not an official “committee position”). Peter Tidey and Karl Ward both did not seek re-election to the General Committee although Karl remained Second XI Vice-Captain until partway through the season. Those vacancies on the Committee allowed Richard Johnson and Matt Giblin opportunities to be elected “Without Portfolio”. All other officials were re-elected in their existing roles. Remarkably, our Committee now contains four married couples on it – this must be a record! Outside the Committee positions, Jack Tidey did not wish to continue as [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2019-11-29T09:02:06+00:00October 31st, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, 2019 Season Review, AGM, News|Tags: 2019, Honorary Secretary’s Report|Comments Off

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 [...]

By Peter G. Baker|2019-11-29T09:03:54+00:00October 31st, 2019|Categories: 2018, 2018 AGM, AGM|Tags: AGM, Minutes|Comments Off

Notification of the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed CC, Thursday 28th November 2019

Notification of the Sixty-third Annual General Meeting of Reed Cricket Club to be held in the Howard Marshall Pavilion on Thursday 28th November 2019 starting at 2000hrs. Agenda to follow shortly. Peter G. Baker, Honorary Secretary, Reed Cricket Club.

By Peter G. Baker|2019-11-29T09:05:01+00:00October 30th, 2019|Categories: 2019, 2019 AGM, AGM, News|Tags: 2019, Notification of the AGM|Comments Off