AGM 2009 - main outcomes

AGM – Thursday 18 June 2009

The following is a summary of the main outcomes of the meeting.

1. Match & Training Fees and Subscriptions for season 2009/2010
Annual subscriptions were increased as follows –

Senior Members (£50 to £60),
Students (those in full time education over age 16) (£35 to £40),
U16 (£25 to £30),
Associate Members (£20 to £30),
Social Members (£15 to £20).
The Board did not propose increases in match or training fees.

2. The following officers were elected:

1. President Irene Bicker
2. Deputy President Tony Williams
3. Vice-Presidents Al l existing VPs plus Daphne Beckett, Kirstin Cumming, Iain Martin, Shirley McAllen, Philippa Taylor and Jose Tibbenham
4. Trustees David Alexander, Mark Legg, Jeremy Podd and Brian Pring
5. Chairman Mark Legg
6. Honorary Secretary Daphne Beckett
7. Finance Manager Brian Pring
8. Honorary Treasurer Jose Tibbenham
9. Commercial Manager Mike Denham
10. Playing Manager tba
11. Ground Administrator Phil Cobbald
12. Bookings Officer Nick McAllen
13. Fund Raising & Social Committee Chairman Tracy Reeve
14. Youth Committee Chairman Helen Barber
15. Ladies' Club Captain Julie Podd
16. Men's Club Captain Tristan Baynes and Richard Ling
17. Fixture Secretary - Ladies' Irene Bicker
18. Fixture Secretary - Men's Merna Merrett
19. Match Secretary - Ladies' Irene Bicker
20. Match Secretary - Men's Merna Merrett
21. Honorary Membership Secretary Linda Hunter
22. Equipment Controller and Sales Kirstin Cumming
23. Publicity Officer Robert Stimpson
24. Umpire Liaison Officer John Pestell
25. National League Liaison Officer – Ladies' Nick McAllen
26. National League Liaison – Men's Robert Stimpson
27. East League Liaison Officer – Ladies' Irene Bicker
28. East League Liaison Officer – Men's Merna Merrett
29. East League Club Liaison Officer tba
30. Norfolk County Hockey Representative Stuart Peters

31. Team Officials - Outdoor
Ladies' 1st XI Captain Louisa Greenacre
Vice-Captain tba
2nd XI Captain Laura Betts
Vice-Captain Kathryn Hinsley
3rd XI Captain tba
Vice-Captain tba
4th XI Captain Tracy Reeve
Vice-Captain Liz Cole
5th XI Captain Shirley McAllen
Vice-Captain tba
6th XI Captain Katie Webb
Vice-Captain Frances Fulcher
Development XI Manager tba
Captain tba
Mixed XI Captain David Francis

Men's 1st XI Captain Leigh Sitch
Vice-Captain David Ling
2nd XI Captain tba
Vice-Captain tba
3rd XI Captain Mark Lewis
Vice-Captain Matt Brand
4th XI Captain James Smith
Vice-Captain tba
5th XI Captain tba
Vice-Captain tba
6th XI Captain Kevin Ridley
Vice-Captain tba
Veterans' XI Captain Simon Bardwell
Vice-Captain Roger Kent

32. Team Officials – Indoor
Ladies' Captain Debbie McAllen
Men's Captain Leigh Sitch

3. TROPHY WINNERS 2008/9

Female Club Person of the Year
Kirstin Cumming
For yet another season of remarkable devotion to the Club as amongst other things equipment controller, equipment seller, meeter and greeter to visiting teams, member of the youth and tournament committees.

Male Club Person of the Year
Nigel Wooltorton
This award is given for another season of devoted service to youth coaching and in particular with the Ladies' Development team and with the U13 Girls' Minis team which won eight tournaments before finishing third in the national finals.

The Magpie Cup (To mark a season of outstanding service)
Jose Tibbenham
This award is given for another season of devoted service to the Club as a member of the Fund Raising & Social, Executive and Finance Committees, a team captain and most importantly as the Club's Treasurer.

Leeder Cup (Men's 1st Team Player of the Year)
Richard Gill
The most tightly contested senior player award for many years shows what a good all round performance the Men's first team have had this season. The winner really stepped up to the mark. In only his second season back at the club and taking on more of a player coach role he has controlled many games from midfield. With the added pressures of a new member to the family this award is thoroughly deserved for all of the hard work he has put into the season.

Male Young Player of the Year
Chris Barber
In contrast to the senior player award the junior player of the year was near enough a one-horse race. Since he first came into the squad three years ago this player has developed his all round game at an astonishing rate. Finishing the season as the second highest goal scorer he will be sadly missed next year and we wish him all the best at University.

Longe Trophy (For outstanding Youth coaching services)
David Brook
The award goes to someone who has done unstinting work for youth hockey over a number of years particularly in the vital area of Girls' and Boys' Mini Hockey, but this season the icing on the cake was to win the U16 Girls Indoor National title.

Rushworth Ward Trophy (For outstanding long service)
Mike Denham
This award was given to the outgoing chairman (much to his surprise) in recognition of his services when he was about to read out the citation in respect of another member!

Betty Whipps Cup (Ladies' 1st Team Player of the Year)
Anna Toulson
This player returned to the first team this season and increasingly impacted on the progress of the team with some outstanding attacking performances, highlighted by her stick work that troubled every defence. In addition she played outstandingly well in the indoor team which won Division 2 of the national league.

Female Young Player of the Year
Cherry Seaborn
This player made her National League debut at 15 years old and 16 months later her speed, skill and work rate were recognised outside the Club when she was selected for the England U18 squad. Needless to say we wish her well in her hockey career with the club and beyond.