Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 7th June 2010
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,J.Callard,A.Ridley,A.Mucklow,D.Mucklow,A.Tocknell,L.Jennings
Apologies
C.Gilbraith,R.Nicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
A.Ridley said he thought the ban for Mr.G.Tozer was indefinite, which it was.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £1551.73
Cash in bank £53.55
Cash in building society £3889.30
He reported the league had made a large loss this year ( just under £900.00) this was largely due to a short winter season which led to a decrease of revenue of £666.00, also still writing off £300.00 for website and computer.
He said he felt it necessary to increase league fees,this would be the first increase since 1996-7
He proposed increasing them to 45p per frame no seconder
A.Ridley proposed increasing to 50p per frame seconded by L.Jennings carried unaminously
Fixture secretary report
He reported the presentation went very well, Mr.A.Neck won the Newman cup 4-1 against Mr.A.Tunney.
He reported having a complaint about Mr.A.Neck’s behaviour in the Fred Jarvis final, which he left midway through the second frame.
Mr.A.Ridley proposed and seconded by Mr.N.Johns a letter be sent to Mr.A.Neck carried unanminously.
He also reported saving money on the presentation night food and trophies.
The website is getting around 450 hits a week.
Upton social have still not paid there entry fee despite several request to pay it .Mr.A.Ridley proposed and seconded by Mr.A.Tocknell seconded a letter be sent to them warning there points will be deducted unless it is paid within seven days. Carried unanminously.
Competition secretary report
He reported the cups were a nightmare to get for the presentation night, Mr.N.Johns suggested not even giving out the perpetual trophies.
He reported the Dennis Andrews was in the last 16, the competition forms would be going out this week.
Devon county report
Devon County presentation night would be held at Riley’s.
A.O.B.
Meeting closed at 9.30
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 10th May 2010
Present
N.Johns, L.McArthur, C.Galbraith, A.Tocknell, A.Ridley.
Apologies
L.Jennings,T.Mucklow,D.Mucklow,R.Nicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Secretary informed the committee that Mr Tozer was invited to the meeting to defend himself, as he has not attended, it was proposed by A.Ridley and seconded by N.Johns that he be banned for life. Carried - unanimously.
Secretary also informed the committee that Mr.Folloni had also been asked to attend, he also failed to attend and the fixture secretary also reported having received another letter of complaint about him. A.Tocknell proposed and seconded by A.Ridley that he be banned for two seasons. Carried - unanimously.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £1305.25
Cash in bank £715.64
Cash in building society £3888.78
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that the summer league has 33 entries, he also reported the website still getting 500 hits a week.
Lee also read letter from Mr.Platt raising concerns about the points deduction being applied to himself or his team, the committee agreed the points deduction would be applied to the players guilty of not for filling the fixtures.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported that most of the competitions are nearly completed.
Devon county report
Lee reported that the Torbay A side lost their semi-final.
He also reported the Devon County presentation night would be at the Squash club.
A.O.B.
Meeting closed at 8.50
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 12 April 2010
Present
A.Ridley,A.Tocknell,T.Mucklow,R.Nicholls,D.Mucklow,A.Whaley,L.Jennings,C.Gilbraith,L.McArhtur,
N.Johns
Apologies
For the next meeting from Tony and Dave Mucklow and Robbie Nicholls for the summer meetings
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
And of the sub committee meeting also held on 22nd March
Matters arising
There was further discussion as to what action should be taken against Mr.G.Tozer for trying to set up a rival league, A.Ridley proposed and seconded by D.Mucklow he be suspended from all league competitions and matches and asked to attend the next meeting to justify his actions if he does not he will be banned for life. Carried unanimously.
Secretary’s report
Nick read two letters concerning an incident at Torwood Conservative club, one from Torwood and one from Mr.Les Jennings. The incident was Mr Folloni was abusive in manor and language and disrespectful to various members at Torwood conservative club.
After some discussion A.Ridley proposed and seconded by N.Johns, Mr.Folloni be suspended from all competitions with immediate effect, and asked to attend the next meeting .Seven in favour 4 absteightions .
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £554.50
Cash in bank £ 572.84
Cash in building society £3882.52
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the website was still getting lots of hits every week although it did go off for a day as the web address had expired, he had paid for it to be renewed ( £46.00) and in future he should be informed by e-mail when it is due.
He also reported that Paignton conservative club failed to turn up for the last fixture against St.Annes, this did have impact on the promotion battle between St.Annes and St.Marychurch , he proposed and seconded N.Johns the two sides play off on a neutral venue if tied after six frames both captains to nominate a player to play the seventh frame. Carried unanimously.
Lee also proposed and seconded by A.Ridley that a letter goes to Paignton Conservative club fining the players concerned and deducting six points from this season and the start of next season. Carried unanimously
Lee also reported that Andy Mascilo had served a two year ban and was hoping to play in the league again. Lee proposed and seconded by N.Johns he be allowed. Carried unanimously.
He reported having 32 entries for the summer league and was hoping for at least one more, which would be better financially for the league.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported the Sutton,powe,newman,hill,john vasey,and fred Jarvis cups were all in the quarter final stage, and the locock was at the semi stage.
Devon county report
The A side were in the semi final stage against Plymouth.
A.O.B.
Lee asked for the handicap meeting to be held next week.
He also asked to put in a rule for the A.G.M. about committee attendance without apology.
N.Johns told the committee his father had passed away the previous Friday.
Meeting closed at 9.45
Minutes of sub-committee meeting held at Preston cue club on 22nd March 2010 at 7.30pm
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,A.Whaley,T.Mucklow,D.Mucklow and J.Callard
Apologies
A.Ridley
This meeting had been called by the fixture secretary and the secretary to discuss what action if any should be taken as it appears a former committee man ( G.Tozer) is trying to set up a rival league. It was felt that it would probably have little support and structure in its early stages.
After some discussion it was proposed by N.Johns and seconded by A.Whaley
That a notice be put on the website saying any player playing in the rival league would be unable to play in the Torbay league .Carried unaminoulsy
It was agreed that further action may be taken at a full committee meeting and the situation should be monitored.
Meeting closed 8.10pm
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 11th January 2010
Present: A.Ridley,J.Callard,A.Whaley,L.McArthur and N.Johns
Apologies
G.Tozer,A.Tocknell,T.Mucklow,L.Jennings
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Secretary said that St.Annes club has paid the fine levied on Mr.Rudlings team for pulling his team out.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £30.00
Cash in bank £1181.70
Cash in building society £3887.69
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that George Tozer had said he will no longer be able to attend committee meetings due to work commitments. He asked if the secretary could do a letter to Nigel Jennings asking if he still wished to be on the committee.
It was also suggested doing a meeting calendar for the benefit of all committee members.
Lee also reported the website had 300 hits every week.
Lee also reported two matches were postponed due to the weather last week, St.Annes B versus Dawlish Conservative and Brixham conservative club versus St.Annes A. Also Kirkham street match had to be postponed due to the club not opening.
The fixture Secretary also produced a card which was defaced, at this stage the committee will monitor if there are any further instances.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported the Powe cup had 43 entries up 3, J.Gill ( doubles) had 43 entries up 9 and the Fred Jarvis 49 entries down 5
Devon county
Two of the three sides got through in the county competition.
A.O.B.
N.Johns asked if the next meeting could be on 8th Febuary
Meeting closed at 9.00
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 7th December 2009
Present
J.Callard,A.Ridley,G.Tozer,A.Neck,D.Mucklow,T.Mucklow,A.Whaley,L.McArthur, N.Johns
Apologies
R.Nicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Secretary read letter from Gordon Rudling explaining why he had pulled out his side.
G.Tozer proposed and seconded by A.Neck the fie still stand carried unaminously.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £923.00
Cash in bank £ 2210.06
Cash in building society £5087.74
He said he was going to transfer money to pay the honaria and get some trophies before a price increase.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the fixture sheet had gone out with the wrong date ( the printer had made the mistake and had done extra cards at a discount).
Lee read letter from Central conservative club complaining about Lee james playing in division three,after some discussion it was agreed this may not of been the best decision and it would be reviewed at the end of the season.
The website was consistanly getting 300 hits a week.
Competition secretary report
He reported that St.annes .d. had played six frames against Paignton Conservative club in the locock cup,Proposed by A.Ridley and seconded by L.McArthur the match be replayed before Christmas 6 in favour ( N.Johns did not vote as this affected his team).
Cup entries were up to 308
A.O.B.
A.Neck gave everyone a letter expressing his views on why his handicap should be changed, he left the room after some discussion A.Whaley proposed and seconded by T.Mucklow his handicap stay the same 6 in favour one absteightion ( G.Tozer)
Next meeting would be on 11/1/10
Meeting closed at 9.20
Minutes of A.G.M. held at Central conservative club on 13th July 2009
Present:N.Johns, L.McArthur, A.Ridley, A.Tocknell, A.Tunney, J.Callard, A.Whalley, A.Neck,
R.Jerwood, M.Williams, T.Wall, B.Francis
Apologies
L.Jennings,K.Carter,R.Nicholls
Chairman’s report
He thanked everyone for there attendance, he reported the league was healthy with similar number of teams as last year. He thanked the committee for giving up their time over the last year and he also thanked the officers of the committee who have worked tirelessly over the last year, he also thanked Bob Jerwood the league referee
Treasurer’s report
The treasurer went through the accounts line by line, he explain that the revenue had gone up as had expenditure, the increase in revenue was largely due longer season. And the expenditure had only increased by 2%. The league had made a profit of £190.49
R.Jerwood proposed the accounts be accepted and seconded by M.Williams carried unanimously.
Election of officers
Proposed by A.Ridley and seconded by N.Johns the officers be re-elected en-bloc
With the exception of Les Jennings ( the Chairman who was standing down after 17 years service) The new chairman would be Justin Callard and a vice chairman would be elected at the next management meeting. Carried unanimously.
R.Jerwood proposed and seconded by L.McArthur that Les Jennings be made honorary Vice President Carried unanimously.
A.Neck proposed and seconded that R.Jerwood be made vice President carried unanimously.
Honiara
The officers left the room at this stage, R.Jerwood proposed and seconded by A.Neck that each post get a £25.00 increase carried. Press officer, fixture secretary would get £470.00 each, competition secretary, treasurer and secretary would get £420.00 each
Team entry fees to be set
N.Johns proposed they stay the same seconded R.Jerwood carried.
Cup entry fees to be set
N.Johns proposed they stay the same seconded by L.McArthur carried.
Match fees to be set
N.Johns proposed they stay the same and seconded by A.Tunney carried. Although he felt it would be difficult not to raise these in the next few years . Carried
Rule changes
all cup competitions will be played over 5 (five) frames in early rounds.
N.Johns proposed and seconded by L.McArthur carried 10 four 2 against carried
Rule 20. first line to read: the captain of the home side shall present a list of players playing and there order to the away captain, who will then match up his/her team (open card), captains. Proposed A.Neck and seconded by T.Wall carried
four frames of snooker will constitute as a game. however any team failing to for fill the fixture in full will have two points deducted for every frame not played. points deducted in final three fixtures and will be carried over to the following season/seasons. Proposed and seconded by A.Whaley carried
- to have the same handicap system as 2007-08 proposed by L.McArhtur and seconded by A.Whaley, five in favor four against failed ( not carried)
.
or amendment one
to leave premiere division handicap structure the same as previous season (winter 2008/09). A.Neck proposed and seconded by A.Tunney five in favor four against failed ( not carried)
5. to abolish the rule: players with a minus twenty handicap or above, when playing one another play off scratch . No one proposed it so it failed.
6.a player may represent torbay snooker league in Devon County matches if he/she has played at least 60% of league matches in the previous season and entered at least 3 competitions organised by the Torbay Snooker League.N.Johns proposed and seconded by R.Jerwood 8 in favor 2 against
carried
7. to remove the rule prohibiting players of owe 25 or more from only playing one frame in team cup competitions ( Andrews and Locock cup). Proposed by A.Neck and seconded by A.Tocknell 4 in favor 6 against failed.
Meeting finished 9.15
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 1st June 2009
Present: L.Jennengs,A.Ridley,R.Jerwood,J.Callard,A.Whalley,L.McArthur,N.Johns,A.Neck
Apologies: R.Nicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
There had been some proposals for the A.G.M.
One from R.Nicholls proposing the premier league revert back to old handicap system.
Another for an open card at league matches and change of rule which would mean two points being deducted for every frame not played.
Early rounds of competitions to be best of five frames.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £554.60
Cash in bank £2101.36
Cash in building society £5085.35
The treasurer said the league was starting to get dividends again regularly.
Fixture secretary report
Lee read letter from N.Lander complaining about the handicap structure in the league.
He also reported the website had 420 hits last week.
Competition secretary report
He reported the presentation night would have the Joe Davis competition between R.Little and B.Milden. The hill competition was at the quarter final stage and would be played to completion at Preston cue club. All the other competitions were in the final stage apart from the Powe cup which Graig Gaylor won.
A.O.B.
A.Ridley said he could start the A.G.M. but had to leave after that has it was his birthday.
A.Neck complained about the yellow pocket at Brixham Sea Anglers.
Meeting closed at 9.15
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 11th May 2009
Present: A.Ridley,L.Jennings,N.Jennings,N.Johns,L.McAthur,J.Callard,
And R.Jerwood.
Apologies: R.Nicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £92.40
Cash in bank £1405.56
Cash in building society £5085.35
He reported that it looked like the league may break even or possibly make a small loss this year.
Fixture secretary report
He reported that he had 34 teams enter the summer league and it would start o the 21st May.
On the last match of the season Palace place did not field a full side and it may of affected the league places, it did not and after a long discussion it was decided to try to come up with a rule change for the next meeting to suggest at the A.G.M.Handicap meeting would be the following night.
Competition secretary report
He reported 53 entries for the Don Yendle and Mucklow competitions.
Lee also reported that the Hill cup had started, the Sutton and Vasey and Fred Jarvis cup were at the semi final stage, Powe, Newman and Joe Gill were at the final stage although Mark Turner was away on the presentation night and he was in the Newman final.
A.O.B.
N.Jennings asked why R.Little had gone down a division in the summer, Lee explain he had gone up to help another side out and had played to many games in the higher division by mistake.
N.Jennings asked how he could become a referee, R.Jerwood would help him with that.
L.McArthur said that some people wanted to make the early round of competitions best of five frames.
N.Johns proposed that A.Neck be the Vice President and A.Ridley be the president carried
Meeting closed at 9.40
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 6th April 2009
Present A.Neck, A.Ridley, R.Nicholls, N.Johns, N.Jennings, A.Tocknell, A.Whalley L.McArthur, J.Callard.
Apologies L.Jennings
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
None.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £970.40
Cash in bank £336.36
Cash in building society £5085.02
He again pointed out the lack of interest paid and also dividend (that had dropped from £150+ a year to only £14.00). But the league had had two long seasons so the revenue should be higher on league fees.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that Mr Sinclair had come to put his teams view over an incident at a match with Preston cue club, where there had been some confusion over the correct score in a frame.
After he had put his case forward, he was asked to leave the room. After a lot of discussion it was proposed by A.Ridley and seconded by N.Jennings the result stand. Carried.
Mr Sinclair was informed of the decision. Lee reported no outstanding fixtures at the moment.Roundham B had been deducted points for rearranging a match without informing the league. The presentation night would be on the 27th June at Paignton Conservative Club.
Summer entry forms had to be back by 25th April.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported having 51 entries for the Don Yendle competition so far.
Locock, Newman, Joe Gill, Joe Davis and Powe cups were at the semi final stage. Sutton and F.Jarvis were in the quarter final stage and the Hill was about to start.
Devon Report
Lee reported it was badly organised but was considering doing the Competition Secretary.
A.O.B.
A.Neck asked if when playing semi-final matches other tables could be left free, unfortunately this would be difficult to do as clubs often give up there tables and the league doesn’t pay for hire of them.
Meeting closed at 9.55
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 16th February 2009
Present: L.Jennings,N.Johns,L.McArthur,N.Jennings,A.Ridley,R.Jerwood,J.Callard,A.Whaley, R.Nicholls
Apologies: A.Neck,A.Tocknell
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
N.Johns introduced Aiden Whaley to the committee and asked if he could be co-opted onto the committee, Carried
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £00
Cash in bank £194.47
Cash in building society £5082.24
He pointed out that because of recent interest cuts the league was going to lose around £150.00 from its income, he did not want to increase league fees at this stage but the fees had stay the same for some time.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the website was working well with the hits going from 116 to 326 over the last couple of months.
Lee read a letter form Central Conservative club who had been docked points for failing to forfil a fixture, they had appealed the points deduction, They had spoken to Lee and had made contact with P.O.T.C. to try and rearrange the fixture.
It was felt because of the mitigating circumstances the points be re-instated proposed by N.Johns and seconded R.Jerwood as long as the fixture was played within a couple of weeks. Carried unanimously.
Lee had received some complaints about one of the Preston cue sides ( about overall conduct ) although nothing was put in writing. It was suggested that Mr.Lye ( owner of the club may be able to talk to the team .
He also reported there were some outstanding fixtures.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported that the Don Yendle cup entry forms had gone out if anyone entered the Don.Yendle cup they automatically were entered into the Mucklow cup which would be run as an aggregate score over two frames with guaranteed prize money.
All the competitions were at various stages but running smoothly.
Devon report
Lee reported the Torbay A side were in the semi-final stage, but he also felt the £70.00 affiliation was a waste of money.
A.O.B.
R.Nicholls queried the miss rule, Nicholas read out the rule as agreed at a previous meeting.
If a player can see a ball and he fails to hit it a miss should be called, if a player is snookered and the referee considers the player has not made a valid attempt in his or her opinion to hit the ball the referee can call a miss.
Lee asked how much to spend on trophies agreed to spend up to £1600.00
N.Johns proposed and seconded by A.Whaley to sort out the vacant President position at the next meeting which would be on 6th April
Meeting closed at 9.20
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 1st December 2008
Present: L.Jennings,A.Ridley,A.Neck,L.McArthur,N.Johns,RNicholls,J.Callard
Apologies: A.Tocknell,N.Jennings
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising: None
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £449.47
Cash in bank £245.00
Cash in building society £5070.86
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the website now working, but thought the problem may be connected to the server provider.
Central conservative club have struggled to raise a side for some matches and he has allowed them to play some matches late.
St.Annes D had sent a card in late, but they had been able to prove it had been posted on time ( N.Johns secretary left the room whilst this was discussed as it was his side). No action to be taken.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported both Torbay sides won in the Devon competitions.Three players had pulled out of representing Devon over transport issues, He felt the Devon association was not as well run as it could be.
Cup entries were up on last year.
A.O.B.
R..Nicholls queried the length ot the winter league say it runs into the summer, Lee pointed out that two seasons ago the league season finishes later.
A.Neck queried the handicaps to St.Annes f, who were well clear at the top of the premiership, it was not felt they had played any top teams but there handicaps will be reviewed again before the half way stage.
It was decided to ask for nominations for a new league President.
Meeting closed at 9.20
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 3rd November 2008
Present
N.Johns, L.McArthur, A.Neck, R.Jerwood, L.Jennings, J.Callard, A.Clarke, A.Tocknell,
Apologies
A.Ridley, RNicholls
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £42.00
Cash in bank £1667.24
Cash in building society £5048.46
He reported that in the next few months the league would have to pay £1975.00 for Honoraria
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the website had crashed again and was he was doing investigation work to found the causes.
The league was going well so far, although Preston cue G had failed to turn up against Hookhills they had points deducted and been fined.
Competition secretary report
The Locock cup first round was this week, there were so far 230 entries so far.
The league has entered two teams into the Devon competitions.
A.O.B.
A.Neck queried why the Torbay B side was made up of youngsters, Lee and Nick both thought it was a good idea for the league to promote snooker for youngsters.
A.Clarke announced he was resigning from the league as President due to a lack of communication from the committee to him.
Les thanked him for all his work over the years and asked him to reconsider.
Lee suggested more of the committtee need to help with league affairs.
Lee also thought the summer cups need replacing.
Meeting closed at 8.55
Minutes of committee meeting
Held at Central conservative club on 6TH October 2008
Present
L.Jennings,R.Jerwood,L.McArthur,N.Johns,A.Ridley,J.Callard,A.Neck,A.Tocknell
R.Nicholls
Apologies
A.Clarke
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £00
Cash in bank £2072.95
Cash in building society £5045.21
He reported he had not had a statement from the Building Society in the last month so that figure had not changed, he was still to collect around £600.00 in league fees and had just paid a cheque out for affiliation to the Devon county and postage and stationary which came to £206.60.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported the website had been hacked into and crashed for about 8 days, he was still in the process of catching up with the lost information.
He also reported that on the final week of the summer season Preston Cue E played Kirkham street and the league had a complaint about the unsportsman like behaviour from the cue club players from Kirkham street, he proposed and seconded by R.Jerwood the team start of owe six for the next season , carried.
He confirm that R.G.B. will carry on sponsoring the league for another year.
He also confirm that the presentation night would be on the 25th October at Paignton Conservative club with the final being the Jubilee cup between Mark Turner and Aiden Whaley, Andy Neck queried why that final but Lee pointed out that historically it was always that final for the summer.
Lee reported the winter league would start a week Thursday 16th October and he had 52 teams for the winter league, he had no replies from Kingsteighton British legion, Ipplepen and Shaldon Conservative club. He had a reply from Tones Conservative club but they seemed to of got confused and thought we were trying to poach teams from there league.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported that the Don Yerndle, Toothill and L.Jennings were in the final stages.
A.O.B.
Andy Neck said his doubles match would be on 20/10/08 at 8.00pm
Lee reported that Tony Mucklow was proposing a sponsor a money match for the new year details to be arranged.
Meeting closed at 8.35
Minutes of committee meeting
Held at Central conservative club on 8th September 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,A.Ridfley,R.Jerwood,A.Neck and J.Callard.
Apologies
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
None
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £355.06
Cash in bank £722.55
Cash in building society £5045.21
He reported that he had made a mistake on the invoices for the lower division ,but he would reimburse any clubs that send to much.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported Preston cue h had not turned up for a fixture against St.Marychurch Conservative club, He proposed a 5-1 victory for St.Marychurch seconded by
N.Johns carried, He also had had to find some reserve players for that team but was hopeful they would forfil their remaining fixtures.
The winter entry forms had gone out and he had received two from Newton Constitional club and one from Combeinteignhead.
Lee felt Palace Place may try to enter players who had been banned nearly two years ago, After some discussion it was proposed by Lee and seconded by A.Ridley they be allowed to play if they enter but they would be on a probationary period.
He also reported a surge of hits onto the website in the last week from 406 to 758.
Competition secretary report
He reported the Dennis Andrews final would be on a week Tuesday, the Don Yendle and Toothill were in semi-final stage and the Les Jennings was in the quarter final stage.
A.O.B.
R.Jerwood proposed moving the committee meetings back to Paignton Conservative club
Seconded by L.McArthur 3 in favour 3 against, so the meeting would stay at Central Conservative club.
R.Jerwood bought in a handbook from the Totnes league which is self financing from advertising, it was to late to look at for this season but could be something the league look at in the future.
Andy Neck asked about the league affiliating to the county league, Bob would check the costs.
Lee said he had a club interested in advertising on the website.
Handicap meeting would be on Wednesday 24 September.
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 18th August 2008
Present
N.Johns, L.McArthur, A.Neck and A.Tocknell
Apologies
J.Callard, A.Clarke, A.Ridley
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
None
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £00
Cash in bank £ 1081.19
Cash in building society £5031.55
He reported having sent out the end of season bills this week.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that the match between St.Annes F. and Preston cue club D. only two people had turn up for the cue club and he had docked them two points as per league rules.
He also reported that Vince Chalk had put himself forward to play for Ellacombe Conservative club who were likely to be playing in Division Two, it was felt his standard would be to good for that division and Lee proposed and seconded by A.Tocknell he not be allowed to play for that team in that division.
He reported that the presentation night would be on October 25th at Paignton Conservative club, it was agreed to spend no more than £ 850.00 on trophies.
Lee had a new club interested in joining the league, the Torquay Yacht club he was also going to try Shaldon Conservative, Newton Constitutional Club, Ipplepen Conservative, Kingsteignton British Legion and Paignton Club.
Competition secretary
Lee reported the competitions were progressing nicely, The Don Yendle was at the semi stage, Les Jennings and the Jubilee was in the last 16, the Toothill was in the last eight and the Dennis Andrews was in the final stage.
A.O.B.
Andy Neck suggested that an open card may be a good idea for the future, this would be a rule change so it will be put on the agenda for the next A.G.M.
He also thought a scratch doubles competition for the winter season would get good support it was agreed to look at this in the future.
Meeting closed at 9.15
Minutes of A.G.M. held at Central Conservative club on 14th July 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,L.Jennings,N.Jennings,A.Ridley,A.Clarke,A.Tocknell,A.Tunney, K.Carter, J.Callard,I.Williams,A.Whalley,D.Smith,N.Lander,A.Neck,W.Peters.
Apologies
J.Heather and T.Wall
Chairman’s report
He thanked everyone for there attendance, he reported the league was healthy with similar number of teams as last year. He thanked the committee for giving up their time over the last year and he also thanked the officers of the committee who have worked tirelessly over the last year.
Treasurer’s report
The treasurer went through the accounts line by line, and although we had lost money this ( £519.07) the league had set up a website which is now on google, and the feedback about the site has been very positive, with it getting almost as many hits as Manchester league. The league had also invested in a new computer to administer the website.
He did also say if anyone was interested in advertising on the site to speak to the committee about it.
L.McArthur proposed the accounts be accepted and seconded by A.Tunney carried unanimously.
Election of officers
Proposed by K.Carter and seconded by A.Tunney the officers be re-elected en-bloc
Carried unanimously.
Honoria
The officers left the room at this stage, A.Tunney proposed and seconded by A.Tocknell that each post get a £25.00 increase carried.
Team entry fees to be set
N.Johns proposed they stay the same seconded W.Peters carried.
Cup entry fees to be set
L.McArthur proposed they stay the same seconded by D.Smith carried.
Match fees to be set
A.Clarke proposed they stay the same and seconded by L.McArthur carried.
Rule changes
After some discussion it was agreed under the discretion of the president to amend the first proposal to: all players off a minus 20 handicap or greater ( 0we 25,owe 30 etc) if playing another player off a minus 20 handicap or greater shall play off scratch
12 votes in favour and 1 against carried .
The second proposal on the agenda was not voted on but the President accepted a proposal from the floor The top handicap in the premier division would be owe 45 although for this season the best players would be on owe 40, and handicaps for minus players in the future would be reviewed if the got less than 40 % or greater than 80% games won or lost carried.
Meeting finished 9.15
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 9th June 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.Jennings,A.Clarke,L.McArthur,J.Callard
Apologies
N.Jennings,A.Tocknell,R.Jerwood
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Lee reported the presentation night went well, Nicholas thanked Lee and his wife for all the hard work they did organising the night and preparing the food.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £30.00
Cash in bank £4655.97
Cash in building society £1217.10
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that Torquay squash b had failed to forfill three fixtures but had paid fines and hoped they would be able to finish the season.
He reported the website had over 800 hits but we were still not on google but he was going to investigate further.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported the Don Yendle was in the last 16,The Bolt cup (billiards) was in the final stage.
A.O.B.
N.Johns suggested that because of all the work needed to set up the website the league might consider giving Lee a one off payment, Lee was asked to leave the room,after some discussion A.Ridley proposed and seconded by N.Johns a one off payment of £100.00 be made carried.
Meeting closed at 9.05
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 12th April 2008
Present
L.Jennings,A.Clarke,N.Johns,N.Jennings,L.M.cArthur
Apologies
J.Callard,A.Ridley,A.Tocknell
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
There had been a couple of punches thrown at a match between Palace Place B and Ellacombe Cons A, Terry Carter (a witness) from Palace Place B and Andy Mascilo and Dinis Sousa from Ellacombe Cons A had been given permission to attend the meeting.
After hearing all sides to what had happened N.Johns Proposed and seconded by A.Clarke that Andy Mascilo would be banned indefinitely from all snooker league and cup matches, with a minimum 2 years to be served. Carried unaminously
After much discussion it was proposed by N.Johns and seconded by A.Clarke that Dinis Sousa have a 2 year suspended sentence Carried.
Secretary had sent a letter to all clubs informing them of rule change concerning women and juniors, but had only had two replies to date.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £345.31
Cash in bank £2120.14
Cash in building society £4643.37
All monies have been paid.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that Torquay Squash B had not turned up against Combeinteignhead and had been deducted a further six points and fined £10 .He also reported that the website is still not on google.
Lee also reported the trophies would come in at £1491.00 and the presentation would cost £125.00 although he would be doing the food.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported that the Hill and bolt cup would have to be finished in the summer league.
He had 31 pairs entered in Les Jennings Cup, 15 pairs for the Toothill Cup and 50 entries for the Jubilee Cup.
A.O.B.
N.Johns informed the committee that Mr.Peter Northcott had passed away.
A.G.M Arranged for 14th July at Central Conservative Club.
Meeting closed at 10.00
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 14 th April 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,J.Callard ,R.Nicholls,A.Tocknell,R.Jerwood,N.Jennings
Apologies
L.Jennings,A.Ridley,J.Heather
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Secretary read letters from St.Marychurch con club.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £877.46
Cash in bank £1379.79
Cash in building society £4618.42
He had concerns over a club who still owed £107.80.
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported 34 teams in summer league, Upton social pulled out at last minute.
He read letter from S.Dart and W.Peters, both suggesting changes to premier handicaps, after some discussion it was agreed to see if both people could do a joint proposal for the A.G.M.
Competitions were in the semi and final stages.
Lee proposed and seconded by N.Johns that for a trial period in the Andrews cup teams playing a team from a division lower than themselves should give a minimum of 30 points handicap for every division between teams ( 25 points in Locock cup)
Next meeting would be 14 May
Meeting closed 9.30pm
Minutes of E.G.M held at Central conservative club on 14th April 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,J.Callard,R.Nicholls,N.Jennings,A.Tocknell,R.Jerwood,B.Mc.Iver,R.Gillson
Apologies
L.Jennings,A.Ridley,J.Heather
After some discussion the proposal was amended to:
Teams or players playing from clubs that do not allow women or juniors to play in there club must offer a neutral venue to teams or players with either women or juniors in opposing sides in all league and cup matches.
It will be the responsibility of teams with women or juniors to contact clubs that may have restrictions giving them at least two weeks notice to find a neutral table. The women or juniors will be required to play at any rearranged venue.
Carried unanimously
Meeting closed at 8.10
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central Conservative Club on 3rd March 2008
Present:
N.Johns,A.Clarke,L.Jennings,J.Callard,L.McArthur,R.Nicholls,N.Jennings,
Apologies:
A.Ridley,ATocknell
Matters arising:
Secretary read his reply to Mr.Platt and then his reply to the league,Mr.Platt and Mr. Thompson had turned up it was decided to see both of them individually.
After seeing both of them and some discussion it was proposed by A.Clarke and seconded by N.Johns that the points should be reinstated but the monetary fine should stand ( if they paid within a week the fine would only be £ 20.00 ) if the fine was not paid the points would be deducted. Carried unaminously.
Treasurers report :
Cash in bank £897.59
Cash in hand £466.80
Cash in Building society £4605.09
Secretary report:
He read letter from Torre Conservative club complaining about the Torre A team leaving the club and going to another club.Lee said he would reply as did the secretary.
Fixture secretary report:
Lee read letter from Mike Heather asking if the black should have been respostted if points tied.
The presentation night would be at Paignton Conservative club on 17th May
He also reported that the website was progressing and hoped it would be operational shortly although he had to retype all the rules and history to get it to go on the website.
Century A had been docked a point for not playing the last frame as their opponents continued to take breaks between every frame of their match against Palace Place D.
He reported that St.Marychurch Conservative club now operate parking restrictions in there club but it is not enforced very well and no-one informs visitors and the fine is £100.00, the league have not been informed and will send a letter of complaint to the club.
Lee read letter from Barry McIver complaining about poor refereeing against Preston cue club and at some stages no refereeing, he had lost his cool had conceded the game.Lee proposed and seconded by N.Johns the point be awarded to Ellacombe instead, Nigel proposed they stay the same, no seconder, Justin proposed the point be deducted from P.C.C but not awarded to Ellacombe, seconded by Nigel no other supporters for amendment first proposal carried.
Competition Secretary report
Lee reported that competitions where in quarter-final stage or semi-final stage, the Don Yendle Cup now had 39 entries and would be starting soon and played through the summer season, the Hill Cup would be starting soon and now has 19 entries while the Bolt Cup now had eighth entries and would be drawn over the coming weeks
A.O.B.
Secretary read letter from D.Simpson asking for the 2 year ban to be shorten to allow them to play in the summer N.Johns proposed it stay in place A.Clarke seconded 4 in favour 2 against.
Meeting closed at 10.00pm
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central conservative club on 4th February 2008
Present
N.Johns ,L.McArthur,A.Ridley,R.Nicholls,J.Heather,J.Callard,A.Clarke,A.Tocknell R.Jerwood
Apologies
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
The secretary reported about the website and its progress, it was going to cost more and the league would need a new computer. But the extra expense ( £981.00) could be written off over the next three years and the fixture secretary felt we would get it back in sponsorship money.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £000
Cash in bank £ £561.84
Cash in building society £4589.11
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported that Palace place A had failed to turn up to St.Annes, he had received two letters one from Mr.D.Platt and the other from Mr Thompson complaining about points deduction. Proposed by A.Ridley and seconded by R.Jerwood that a letter be sent to both players backing Lee points deduction carried.
Preston cons B failed to turn up for a Wednesday fixture and have been fined.
Torquay squash B had threaten to pull out of the league which had been reported in the paper but then did not.
Lee then reported that a new player had joined the league and was playing in Division 3 , Craig Hill and had 7 breaks in 11 frames, a sub committee had decided to put him on owe 25 and proposed he not be eligible to play more than one frame a night and not be entitled to high break,breakmasters or averages, the committee endorsed that decision.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported most of competitions were in the ¼ finals stages. The Don Yendle had 26 entries and Lee was confident of getting more.
A.O.B.
J.Heather queried some of the handicaps and though the likes of J.Whittaker and A.Tunney would give up.
A.Clarke had reminded committee members that they are not on the committee to promote there own self interest or there clubs.
N.Johns asked what should be spent on trophies but was concerned less money would be coming in this year, it was agreed to spend £1500.00
Meeting closed at 9.15pm
Minutes of committee meeting held at Central Conservative club on 7th January 2008
Present
N.Johns,L.McArthur,L.Jennings,A.Tocknell,A.Clarke,R.Nicholls and J.Callard
Apologies
A.Ridley
Minutes of previous meeting read and signed
Matters arising
Nick reported that his contact at work who was going to help set up a website had left work, he thought he may still be able to setup a website but it might cost more. Adrian said his brother in law had set up his website and could probably do the leagues website. He called whilst the meeting was going on and he seemed keen to help for around £200 - £300.
Nick also reported that K.Gardener has resigned from the committee.
Treasurer’s report
Cash in hand £00
Cash in bank £48.75
Cash in building society £5589.11
Fixture secretary report
Lee reported Palace place have had there tables done, the league had several complaints about there tables but none in writing.
Palace place A did not turn to Dawlish cons and called at 7.20pm to postponed, they had been fined and docked points.Preston cue D did not turn up to Palace place A they to had been fined.
And Torquay squash did not turn up for a Wednesday fixture they too have been docked points and fined.
Competition secretary report
Lee reported only 5 entries for the Don Yendle, Nick suggested that if the committee could not encourage up to 32 entries in the next two weeks the competition should scrapped for this year.
A.O.B.
Robin asked about the write up in the paper and how the headlines are formaleted, Lee and Andy both said they had no control in what was reported by the paper.
Meeting closed at 9.15