East Lancs Executive Meeting : Minutes 4th Sept 07

EAST LANCS, EAST CHESHIRE, CUMBRIA
& ISLE OF MAN DIVISION OF N.W.C.A.B.A.

Honorary Secretary Honorary President Honorary Treasurer
Mr Kevin Williams Mr Bill Nedley Mr Reece Bretherton
32 Northleigh Road 5 Cleeve Road 5 Weld Avenue
Firswood Northern Moor Chorley
Stretford Wythenshawe PR7 3JJ
Manchester Manchester
M16 0EQ M23 0FT

Tel: 07712 234601 Tel: 0161 998 7532 Tel: 01257 416576
Email: k.williams2@manchester .gov.uk

Executive Meeting Held on Tuesday 4th September 2007
At Preston County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8XJ

06:30 Pre-Meeting of the Championship Committee

In Attendance:
Y.Hussain, M.Jelley, B.Simpson, K.Williams, M.Dever, P.Richardson, E.Peate, W.Nedley, A.Fleming, H.Herbert

Matters relating to venues, revenues and dates of Championships were discussed.
The main decision points were that:
The Weigh In which would take place prior to the commencement of each Championship would equate to “Stage 1” of the Championship.
Therefore the Boxer would have to remain at this weight throughout the remainder of the particular Championship.
If the Boxer failed to make his agreed Stage 1 weight at any subsequent round of the Championship then he would forfeit the bout in favour of the opponent.


07:30 Main Committee Meeting

Item 1 Attendance
W.Nedley (Hon.Pres.), K.Williams (Hon.Sec.)
Y.Hussain, M.Jelley, B.Simpson, M.Dever, P.Richardson, E.Peate, S.Walshaw, H.Herbert, A.Fleming, P.Angus, W.Heywood

Item 2 Apologies
R.Bretherton (Hon Treas.), Dr Wren, F.Nightingale, J.Hart

Item 3 Minutes of last meeting

1. Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer’s Report for the Season 2006 –2007

Read out by Hon Treasurer. Accepted.

2. Financial report for the Season 2006 –2007

Explained by Hon Treasurer. Balance sheet explained, no questions raised. Division still solvent. More money due of quite large amount from Manchester City Council and forthcoming Ireland show. Once in will give the second highest balance ever. Only when the Season has officially ended as at 31st June 2007 will we have a true reflection of accounts for the year.
Vote of thanks to Hon Treasurer, Secretary (Pat Richardson) and President.
All agreed.
Finance Report Accepted, proposed Y.Hussain, seconded B.Simpson.

Officers expenses for last Season:
Secretary - £3,355 Treasurer - £2,900 W.Nedley - £380 T.Norton - £143

This Season W.Nedley £500 and will perform other two CRB jobs.
P.Richardson £4,000 R.Bretherton £4,000 K.Williams £200

Proposed and seconded unanimously.

AGM 2006 –2007 Commencing 7:30pm

1.Welcome to attendees by President

W.Nedley addresses those present.
Minutes silence for lost members during the Season.
New Steve Powell trophy presented by George Powell to W.Nedley to be awarded to a worthy young Boxer.
Proposed: Dr Wren, Seconded M.Jelley.
Vote of thanks from Hon President to Treasurer, Secretary and Committee for hard work in the Season.

2. Confirmation of Clubs and Representatives

Noted.

3. Apologies

None.

4. Confirmation/acceptance of previous years minutes

Circulated. Proposed Dr Wren, Seconded B.Simpson.

5. Matters arising from those Minutes

None.

6. Reports: Hon President; Secretary; Treasurer

President – as above.

Secretary - Pat thanked Reece for help and all others who offered assistance. Remarks upon the number of good championships we produced in the Season. Thanks for well wishes during recent illness. Meeting applauded Pat’s efforts.

Treasurer – Remarks upon the brilliant job done by the Hon Secretary.
£7,957 current balance. Mention of forthcoming squads and the hope of trips abroad.
Personal thanks to all the wives, girlfriends and families of Coaches and Officials for their tolerance. Decision to have an Awards night following conclusion of still ongoing championships. Affiliation fees will be finalised once notified by the Association.

7. Balance sheet 2006 / 2007

Explained. Report accepted: Proposed Y.Hussain, Seconded J.Taylor.
E.Peate moves vote of thanks to Hon Treasurer, Seconded Dr Wren, carried unanimously.
8. Appointment of Officers Unopposed

W.Nedley Hon President, R.Bretherton Hon Treasurer, K.Williams Hon Secretary

Dr Wren gives notice of resignation of Medical Officer from end of the Season. Will remain a LVP. Unanimous applause for his services to the Division.

9. Election of Divisional Executive Committee 2007 / 08 (Minimum 8 Maximum 12)

B.Simpson and P.Angus names added to nominees (explanation given why missed) – accepted.

Whilst counting taking place, K.Williams explains his vision of a new proactive structure for the Executive which will require input and support from members. All pulling and working together to take both the Division and the Sport forward.

Voting For East Lancs Division ELECTED

M.DEVER 24 5
M.DILLON 9
A.FLEMING 16 11
J.HART 23 6
H.HERBERT 23 7
W.HEYWOOD 14 12
A.HODGSON 2
Y.HUSSAIN 21 9
M.JELLEY 26 3
S.KENDAL 8
T.NORTON 13
P.RICHARDSON 35 1
D.REYNOLDS 13
S.WALSHAW 26 4
B.SIMPSON 21 8
P.ANGUS 29 2
F.NIGHTINGALE 17 10

10. Election of Delegates for Association Executive Committee 2007 / 08
(Maximum 6)

Whilst waiting for count J.Hart Divisional Coach gives his vision for Coaching within the forthcoming Season.





Voting for NWC Association ELECTED

M.DEVER
A.FLEMING
J.HART 25 5
H.HERBERT 25 4
W.HEYWOOD
Y.HUSSAIN
M.JELLEY 27 3
P.RICHARDSON 33 1
S.WALSHAW 30 2
B.SIMPSON
P.ANGUS 23 6
F.NIGHTINGALE


11. Propositions to East Lancs (none received by closure date 15th May 2007) Constitutional


12. Propositions to North West Counties (none received by closure date 15th May 2007)


13. Propositions re Domestic rules amendments or additional (none received by closure date 15th May 2007)


14. Officers Expenses Allowance for ratification

Secretary: Pat Richardson £4,000 Treasurer: R.Bretherton £4,000
K.Williams (Development) £200 W.Nedley (CRB) £500
M.Dever (Minute Taker) £150

Ratified.

Announcement re: Tyson Fury gaining Gold Medal at European Union Championships in Poland. Applauded unanimously.

Regarding proposed new structure of Executive Committee by Kevin Williams, Pat Richardson immediately offered her services for the Permit and Appointment Officer role. Accepted.

Meeting Closed 9:15pm.



The Division would like to acknowledge the Boxing Summer Camp which took place at Hopwood Hall on the 25th to 27th July 2007. Our Divisional Coach John Hart helped to run the camp and ensure quality sessions were delivered.

The feedback that we have had from Jimmy Barker is that the 28 participants enjoyed the experience which improved their knowledge and technique of the sport.

Also worthy of note was the visit from Amir Khan on the Thursday 26th July. A great gesture which was well received by all of the participants.

Hopwood Hall is one of the best Boxing Training facilities in the country and we are pleased that it is based within our Division.

We are also pleased to accept the kind donation of £200 from Hopwood Hall which will be used by the Division for Boxing Development.



Yours In Sport


Kevin Williams

Honorary Secretary