President’s Report
Pam thanked Paul Morris and Shirley Preece for their continued hard work in running the league.

Pam will
also thank Alison personally when she next sees her for her excellent work in organising the Dinner &
Dance.
Pam said she will be standing down as president at the end of this season and that we have a years notice of

Those present were happy to accept last meetings minutes.  Proposal, to accept minutes, made by Andy
Myers and seconded by Warren Secrett.

Paul reported on the whole the season had run well with only three postponements during the season
(compared to 2 last year), and 29 1/3rd blinds compared to 13 2/3rd

discussion during the last third of the season as to how this coming season should be run. This was to be
discussed later in the evening.

Income & Expenditure Report produced, by Shirley and the league happy that this was correct. The League
members were happy for Shirley to withhold the week in hand money - £54.00 per team. This would mean

there is a balance of £182.57 to be carried over to next season. Proposal to accept Income & Expenditure
Sheet by Barny Camp and seconded by Chris Pullen.

Alison reported that all in all the evening proved to be a success. We sold 27 Guest tickets which gave us a
total of 67 people. The room worked well and could cope with additional numbers if necessary. Everyone
was fairly happy with food other than the Pate starter that did not come with Melba Toast as advertised. This

was mentioned to the venue who were apologetic. The drinks kitty continues to be a success and on the
whole drinks were priced very reasonably. The Disco chap played a good selection of music which kept the
dance floor full for most of the night.
Alison said if the league are keen to continue with a Dinner & Dance and would be happy to use the same
venue again she will look into the possibility of securing a date for 2010.

Alison is also happy to be involved with next years planning - but additional willing volunteers always
welcome. Andrew Tapping offered his support and help to Alison for next year.

Interleague Tournament entered again this year;
youngsters who knocked us out at the quarter final stage. Andy said any other team we would have

progressed to the semi’s with the score we had. Andy would like to thank all who tried out for the team and
those who made the team.

Pair’s Competition ran well, Dave Thornton & Chris Pullen defeated Martin Foster & Sue McNamara. Paul
Morris will pair this year’s winners together again to give them the opportunity of defending their title next

Paul Morris, Pam Moxon, Shirley Preece, Andy Myers all prepared to stand for re-election.  The League
members are happy for all present officers to stand again.  Proposal to accept this made by Chris Pullen and

Andy Tapping & Paul Morris happy to continue as Tournament Committee, Alison Darvill, & Andy
Tapping,  to form the Social Committee for the forthcoming season.

All Teams who played last season will continue this year with the addition of one new team being entered.
This will make 9 teams for the coming season. There were no objections to the additional team.

As mentioned earlier there was a lot of discussion during the last third of the season as to how this coming
season should be run, and it was decided we would go down to 4 person teams. This was proposed by Paul

Morris and seconded by Nik Berry and carried unanimously. The new season will start again on Friday 11th
September ending on 4th
December, New Years Day Friday 1st Jan 2010 and Good Friday on 2nd

Start time for instructomat each Friday will be 7-10pm with the league starting at 7-20pm. This will
hopefully mean we finish same time as Underpass League. Paul also stated that any late finishes other than

for breakdowns will not be tolerated.
Due to an odd number of teams there will be no Position/Postponement
will have to be played on Sunday Mornings unless all can agree with the bowl a different time.

As far as Paul is aware there will be no increase from the bowl over lineage, although since he last spoke to
the bowl there has been a change of management. Due to the fact that the league is now 4 person teams there

will be a shortfall of about £500. In order to fund the shortfall Paul Morris proposed that league dues be
raised to £14.00, this was seconded by Andy Tapping and carried unanimously. There were no other

Secretary & Treasurer’s Renumeration
Pam Moxon proposed that Paul Morris and Shirley Preece should have an increase to cover half the

difference due to going down to 4 person teams. This was seconded by Kevin O’Kelly and carried
unanimously. Paul to alter the Constitution accordingly.

Fees for BTBA Membership will be increasing to £25.00, if you join through a league the cost will be
£21.00.  League voted we should remain BTBA sanctioned.  Those people wishing to join the BTBA through

the league should ensure names and money are given to Paul Morris by 25th
made payable to BTBA, Paul will also accept cash.
Shirley Lee proposed the league become un-sanctioned, there was no seconder.

Any Other Business
Tony Brydges has indicated that he will sponsor the league again this coming season. It is also likely that

James Mansell will also sponsor the league. Andy Tapping will be speaking to him in due course. A name
change to the league is then likely.

Paul Morris proposed that the handicap allowance be 85% of the difference to 220. This was seconded by
Chris Greene and carried unanimously.

A discussion was had about registering players within the last few weeks of the season, there is nothing in
place so it was proposed by Andy Tapping that you cannot register a player within the last six weeks. It was

seconded by Kevin O’Kelly and carried unanimously. Paul Morris will make sure this goes in the
constitution.