Somerset Women's County Indoor Bowling Association

SOMERSET WOMENS' COUNTY INDOOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 26^th September 2023 at North Petherton IBC at 6:30pm

Present

President Mrs V Welch

Hon Secretary (Watchet) Mrs K Warner

Hon Treasurer/Selector Mrs L Dewey

Fixtures/Competition Secretary Mrs G Jones

J Price (Bridgwater/Selector), J Tibbs (Bristol), A Midwinter (Clarry Dunbar/Selector), J Branfield (Clevedon), D Fisher (Ilminster), J Murrell (Minehead), S Tassell (Nailsea), S Aylmer (North Petherton), S Lloyd (Taunton Deane), J Glendinning (Welfare/Wardrobe)

Welcome. President Val welcomed the members in attendance

Apologies

J Broom (Puriton), P Dando (Purnell), S Sinclair (St Andrews WSM), S Matthews (Yeovil)

Minutes

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday 24^th July 2023 at North Petherton IBC at 4:30pm were agreed and signed as a true record by President Val

Matters arising - None

Correspondence

EIBA (Carl Higgins) has been in touch regarding our Somerset Juniors . Currently Maddie King (U18) and Imogen Cracknell (U25) are on their lists. P. Bissett is in touch with C Higgins and co-ordinating with E Hopegood (outdoor) to identify other potential Juniors.

Secretary's report

K Warner thanked the council for bearing with us as we are gradually getting to grips with the job.

Still have two boxes to come from S Graham and the AGM minutes.

V Welch proposed a vote of thanks to K Warner.

Treasurer's report

Fifteen clubs have entered the Double Rink. There was a query regarding Taunton – but they are in the draw.

The new Lloyds Bank Account is now active – the old HSBC current account is closed.

Name: Somerset Women's County Indoor Bowling Association

Sort Code: 30-96-26

Account: 84353468

We have no bank charges for cheques but BACS is still preferred.

J Glendinning raised the question of where the clothing assets were on the account report. Action LD to add to report.

Fixture Secretary's report

The Atherley v Dorset on 16^th December is away at Dolphin IBC. Agreed to book a 29 seater coach. Some players will drive direct. We have been offered a noon start – agreed that 1pm start would be acceptable (arrive by noon). Action GJ to confirm back to Dorset.

S Lloyd notified us that the Blackbrook Centre gates will be shut at 9:30pm so need to make sure we have a contact when parking and travelling away in case we are late back. Action SL to confirm details

Friendly v Patrons on 28^th January at Taunton. 3 rinks am and 3 rinks pm. Ham / Chicken salad & Gateaux.

Friendly v N. Petherton & Minehead on 4^th February at 2pm. Savoury & sweet required.

Friendly v Wiltshire. G Jones having difficulty with getting any dates at Bristol so Wiltshire were offering us 24^th February to play away. J Tibbs offered to help G Jones to sort out a fixture at Bristol as it should be our home game. Action GJ/JT. If unable to get dates then we will cancel.

Friendly v SCIBA is on 6^th March at N. Petherton 1:30pm (3 rinks)

Friendly v SCIPA is on 24^th March at T. Deane. Chairman's invite

Friendlies v Nailsea, Ilminster and Yeovil still to be confirmed. Action GJ

Confirmed fixtures to be put on website Action GJ/LD

Competition Secretary's report

Pairs and Triples competitions have been sent out – some returns already.

Double Rink draw is out and will be put on website.

Finals will be on 16^th & 17^th March

G Jones raised the question about the number of ends and the time limit.

1. Should the Double Rink and Pairs be reduced to 18 ends (instead of 21 ends as it is at the moment)

2. Should the 3 ¼ hr time limit including optional trial ends, be replaced by a 3 ½ hr limit after trial ends

This was discussed but decided that for this year, the current system will remain. Any changes to be put forward as a proposition to the AGM. Action KW to note for future meeting. It was agreed that the wording of the time limit in the current rules is not explicit so it can be 3 ¼ hr after trial ends.

AOB

President's Open Day on 14^th October. It was agreed at Selection that all listed will play. Teams will be selected on the day. 2 woods. County kit or club kit & greys/club colours. Buffet. Cost £14. Raffle

K Warner to send out notification Action KW

J Glendinning to bring uniform and send out size chart. Action JG.

Not quite enough players to select the team for Friendly v Hampshire on 6^th November. Delegates to ask around players to see if any more can play. Action Delegates. Players at Open Day will also be asked. Team selection on Open Day.

Presentation Evening - Batch Country House have come back with dates. Agreed to Wednesday 24^th April. Action KW to follow up.

J Glendinning requested list of delegates & contact details. Action KW

The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16^th January 2024 at North Petherton IBC commencing at 6:00pm

The meeting closed at 19:40pm

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