Bath Saracens RFC AGM 2016
Held at The Ram in Widcombe 3rd June 2016
Present: Swabey, Blankley, Biss JE, Biss JA, Hiscox, Pyles, Lawrence, Reilly, Forrest (P/T)
1. Apologies
Astley, Bell, Garton L, Navarette, Sawyer, York
2. Previous Minutes
Accepted.
3. Secretary’s Report
General comments
– There were 9 full meetings of the committee. Average number attending each meeting was 8.
– Committee business has operated smoothly.
– We competed this season in D&W Division II (North) finishing ninth and narrowly avoiding relegation.
– No major re-structure has taken place in the D&W leagues and we will compete again in D&W II(N) next year. Although playing in D&W we continue to be affiliated to the Somerset and Civil Service RFU’s .
– Financial support was received from Geometry PR with the refurbishment of our scrum machine.
– The team manager’s post was filled by a combination of Jack Biss and Jack Goodfriend, with Jack Biss taking a lead on coaching activities.
– Hugh continues to maintain an excellent club web-site, that is in need of some modernisation.
– We owe Ed Bell thanks for his hard work over the season as Club Captain.
Ground and post-match hospitality
We have continued to receive sponsorship from the CSSA (Bath) for the costs of playing and training at the Sulis Club. Post-match entertainment has once-again been hosted by Graham and Carol at the Hadley Arms, who continue to provide both a warm welcome and tremendous food.
International Tickets
Mike York has continued to manage our (small) International Ticket allocation over the last year to satisfy the members requirements.
Social Activities
Alex has organised a number of successful social events this year, culminating in a successful club dinner. Well Done and Thanks!
Recruitment
Like all clubs and societies Bath Saracens can only continue to exist with a life-blood of new players joining the team. We have had and said goodbye to a number of new faces over the season. We need to build on this next year and as a club give the full weight of our support to the incoming membership secretary.
Awards
Players player – Jack Goodfriend
Captains Award – Allan Bain
Clubman of the year – Jack Biss
Most improved player – Jamie Navarette
4. Captains Report
A season of two halves, with a sharp improvement in performance after Christmas.
5. Treasurers Report
Steve submitted the annual accounts. These were approved at the meeting. Members may request a copy from the treasurer. The meeting passed a vote of thanks to the treasurer for his hard work.
a. Audit of Accounts
Under the provisions of RFU Rule 5.1.5(c) the Club agreed to opt out of a formal audit or examination, by a qualified accountant, of the Club’s 2015-16 Annual Financial Statement. The resolution was passed unanimously.
6. Changes to the Constitution and Rules
None Submitted.
7. Annual Subscriptions
A number of proposals were made including maintaining the status quo and including items of kit in the annual subscription. After some debate and a series of votes it was agreed that subscriptions would remain unchanged with waged members paying £25.00 and unwaged £5.00.
8. Election of Officers
a. Chairman – Dave Pyles
b. General Secretary – Jim Biss
c. Honorary Treasurer – Steve Hiscox
d. Fixture Secretary – Robbie Lawrence
e. Social Secretary – Alex Reilly
f. Membership Secretary – Owen Swabey
g. Captain –Ed Bell
h. Team Manager – Jack Biss
General Committee
i. Paul Blankley
ii. Jon Bradley
iii. Allan Bain
iv. Mike York
v. Vacant
There remains the option to co-opt additional members as necessary.
9. Any Other Business
a. Training.
To commence First Tuesday in July
b. Coach
Role to be assumed by Jack Biss
c. First Committee Meeting
Thursday 7th July 2016
