Metheringham FC AGM 2009-2010 Season

4. TREASURER (R. Dawson) REPORT
In my 42nd and final Treasurer's Report I am pleased to report a working profit on the year of £649.78. This is encouraging after a working loss of over £1,700 last season. Income was down by approximately £1,300.00 but more encouraging expenditure was down by over £3,600 which proved that we were able to curb our expenditure, for which, as Treasurer, I am most grateful.

For the final time, with a tinge of sadness, I would thank my fellow officers, team managers, committee members for all their assistance. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Club Treasurer but times have moved on and I feel it is time to have a well earned rest. I wish the club all the best in the coming season and in the future.
There were no Comments regarding the balance sheet from the floor but RR, on behalf of the Club, thanked Roger for everything he had done

2007/2008.....................................................2008/2009
£4,959.07................Brought forward......... £3,256.40
£15,315.05...............Income......................£14,048.70
£17,017.72...............Expenditure..............£13,398.92
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£3,256.40................Balance........................£3,906.18
-1,702.67................Working loss / profit..........649.78

It was proposed RR - seconded CW that the accounts be accepted.

6. TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE INTENTIONS OF THE CLUB
Proposed - JW, Seconded - PF that the Club continue.

7. CONSTITUTION CHANGES
Proposed (J.W..) Seconded ( P.F.)
laundry / travel / training money
7.1.a. Laundry will only be paid to teams whose playing kit goes to a central location to be laundered.
7.1.b. The payment of travel expense has not been used as it was intended (towards parents etc., who take their cars on lengthy trips) and will therefore be withdrawn totally.
7.1.c. In the light of the two previous proposals and also the fact some teams collect training money and others fail to do so it is proposed that (in principle), training money collected by each manager will be retained by that respective teams towards their needs during the season.
THIS WAS ACCEPTED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2. End of Season Trophies
Proposed JW - seconded PF
Each season (no later than March) the committee will agree on the amount each team is allowed from club funds towards trophies. This is obviously dependant on the Club's financial position at the time. The present club policy is that the club pays towards 5 trophies per team. Any additional expense will be covered by respective teams.
THIS WAS ACCEPTED UNANIMOUSLY

8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

b) LIFE MEMBERS

OFFICE : LIFE MEMBERS

OFFICERS 2008/2009 : Brian ATKIN, Brian BLACKBAND, Cyril FORD, Peter FORD, Roger DAWSON, Brian KETTLEBOROUGH, Derek SAMPSON

NOMINATIONS 2009/2010 : John AMIES
Proposed JW, Seconded PF

c) VICE PRESIDENTS

Andrews Bros(Butchers), T. & H. Atkin (Builder), D. Orrey (Financial Advisor - player)
W. Chambers(District Councillor), G. Parrish (supporter), Tyrone Miah - Restauranteur / Sponsor, E. Greenwood(Ex player & groundsman), M Holroyds(Fish Shop / Sponsors), N. Keshwara (Shop Proptr/ sponsor), Licensees(Star and Garter), T. Maplethorpe (Ex-Club Secretary) , A&S Metheringham, B. Mickleburgh (Mrs) (Fund-raiser), R. Morrell (Plant hire-- ex player) , D. & A. Swan (Eclipse Farm) - sponsors, T. Walker (ex player), A.L. Cox and sons (sponsors), Caratech (sponsors)

d) MANAGEMENT TEAMS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

S. Robinson / B. Blackband - Saturday XI
S. Asher / J. Wood - Sunday 1st XI
D. Atkin / S. Robinson (B. Gash to be approached) - Sunday 2nd XI
A. Blackband / J. Brett / A. Ward / A. Jones - Under 18's
B. King - Under 15's
R. Rogers / B. Houlden / M. Greenaway - Under 14's
G. Bleasdale / N. Beck / M. Lynch - Under 13's
P. Scigala / J. Simpson - Under 12's
A. Jones - Under 11's
J. Haresign / P. Chambers / S. Hargrave - Under 10's
P. Chambers / J. Pacey / J. Haresign / S. Hargrave - Under 9's
C. Wood / D. Lindsey - Under 8's
B. Kettleborough, L. Adamson, P & M. Petch - Additional members
Club Welfare Officer / Child Protection / CRB / Charter Status - Anthony Jones

9. EMERGENCY COMMITTEE / GRANT THEM POWERS
Accepted they be granted power to Act on behalf of Club on issues of an urgent nature when meetings were not pending. Proposed JH / Seconded SR - AGREED

10. HONORARIUMS (SECRETARY & TREASURER)
It was proposed JW / seconded JH that the Honoraria for the Secretary and Treasurer be increased by £25.00 as follows for the year just gone (Secretary £375.00 & Treasurer £300.00). further more it would proposed that next year as the two positions would be held by one person this would be £600 for this season - AGREED

11. A.O.B.
nil

12. Date of 2010/11 AGM - before last day of July 2010.

13. First meeting of new season (2009/10)
Monday 17 August 2009 at 7.30 pm

There being no further business the Chairman (J. WOOD) closed the meeting at 8.30 pm and thanked members for their presence.

proposed.............................. seconded.........................

SIGNED.................................... (Chairman) ..........

Chairman's Report Season 2008-09

The season cannot be described as a total success on the playing front, At Senior and Intermediate level it has, in reality, been a difficult season. The Saturday XI continued its youth policy with the average age of the team just 21. Having held a mid table position for most of the season they slipped into the bottom four as April approached and this qualified them for entry into the Horace Franklin Cup which they had won the previous season. Again they reached the final where they beat Horncastle Town, with Centre Half and Captain Guy Goodwin scoring the winning goal during the last few minutes of extra time to become the only Club side to get anywhere near lifting a trophy this year.

The Sunday First Team started the season as the current longest reigning side in the Sunday Premier League (nine seasons). Unfortunately, this didn't help them perform and after a season of under achievement (especially in front of goal) they finished in 8th position. Hopefully this lack of goals can be put right next season to make them more competitive. A similar improvement is also required in the Cup competitions, which were very disappointing. Near the end of the season Alan Brown decided that he didn't want to continue in a managerial role and departed. We wish him well in whatever role he finds for himself in the future.

The Sunday 2nd XI, in Division Four, had a little more successful season with their young team and finished 6th managing to beat the league champions, but in turn lost to the worst team, 'it's a funny old game'! It also appears from the makeup of the Sunday League for next season, that they got themselves promoted, which is in itself is an indication of success, however it does mean that they will only now qualify for one cup competition.

The Under 18s, made up mostly of the previous seasons Under 16's did not have the best of seasons finishing last but one in their League, next season will see them a year older and with the addition of the best of this year's crop of Under 16s should be more competitive, providing that the senior sides don't poach all of the better players that is.

After the previous season's two Junior championships and a Runners-up spot, a look at the league tables doesn't appear so good this time. However, the Under 16s, Under 14s and Under 13s were all in contention going into the last few weeks of the season, sadly none of them could maintain the momentum and all just failed to win the prize. The Under 12s had a season to forget, whereas the Under 11s, Under 10s (1st year in the "A" League) and Under 9's all had their moments. The Under 8s had their usual learning year as did the newly formed Under 7's, and as the object of the exercise at the younger ages is to introduce all players (and their parents) to football and despite what we see on television, to engendered respect for Referees, the opposition and especially their team mates they have had a great time. Well done to everyone involved with all of the Teams.

This AGM will see major changes to our Club management structure. President Cyril Ford has decided that it is about time he had a rest and is stepping down, although I hope that I'm right to assume that he will still be helping Brian with the task of presenting our pitches and surrounds in the condition that we have all been lucky enough and proud enough to witness. Thank you Cyril for all you have done and continue to do for the Football Club and of course that goes for Brian as well.

Cyril's retirement allows us to invite vice President, Roger Dawson to be our new President. Roger as well as being our VP has been Treasurer for 42 years. He has done an excellent job in difficult circumstances including the demise of the Bingo sessions this year. Now Roger has decided to stand down as Treasurer and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him on behalf of the Club for all of his hard and extremely dedicated work over those many years.

Vice Chairman Derek Sampson will be moved up to be Vice-President and 'mine host' (Butch) Graham Bromfield will become vice-chairman. Secretary Pete Ford has agreed to take on the extra responsibilities of Club Treasurer in the short term, giving him the opportunity of putting into practice the skills he has learned as Finance Officer to the Parish Council.

I am very lucky to preside over a very enthusiastic and dedicated Committee. Unlike the majority of Clubs we meet weekly throughout the season to ensure that we run our affairs efficiently and effectively. By doing so, we can continue to provide football for as many people as possible, be it playing, officiating or just watching. Further proof that we do things in the correct manner, we continue to fulfil the requirements of being a "FA Charter Status Club". This includes having all of our managers CRB checked and continuing to encourage our managers to study for and achieve coaching badges.

The costs of running a club of our size are extremely high. It is always difficult to generate cash so we are always very grateful for all of the help we receive from our fundraisers and sponsors without whose help we could not survive. None more so then Butch and Maggie (and Staff) at the Star and Garter and we thank them for their continuing support.