2023 AGM Minutes
WIMBLEDON & DISTRICT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT: Barry Willingham
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday 30TH NOVEMBER 2023 AT 8.00PM
AT WANDILEA BOWLS CLUB
.MINUTES
1. The President declared the meeting open at 8.03pm and said that the notice convening the
meeting had been sent to all member clubs on 25th October 2023. 19 delegates were in attendance.
2. Minutes Silence
A minutes silence was observed by the meeting for all members who have passed away in the period since the last AGM.
3. Opening Address
President Barry Willingham would like to day how proud he was to be appointed as President having held pretty much
every other role within bows. I enjoyed it very much and it has been a good year this year, and passed thanks to Richard
& Nickie for their roles within the association. Richard being league sec not a job I would enjoy doing. Nickie being comp
sec must be the poisoned chalice thanks for the great organizing of the day especially because of the weather. Think net
year will be a challenge with clubs struggling to get teams out, each club must work together to try to alleviate any issues,
not sure where the vote will come with the league change, but please all work together. Finally good luck Chris in your
year as president, I will be along to help out in my role as Immediate past president, thank you all for your fantastic
turnout this evening better than in many recent years.
4. Apologies for Absence
none
5. Minutes of AGM held on 30 th November 2022 (distributed)
No comments – Proposed by Wendy Davidson (South London) Seconded by Tina Smith (Merton Park)
6. Matters Arising
none
7. Correspondence
none
8. Hon Treasurer’s Report
Short and sweet, made easier with clubs transferring direct in to account.
9. Hon. League Secretary’s Report
Strange time for a league sec report, weekend league were Heathfield, mid week div 1 Raynes Park, div 2 South London,
received communication Monday from Streatham Park they would be withdrawing from the weekend league. Would
leave 6 clubs and only 10 games. Raynes Park is no longer they have joined West Wimbledon will start a decision 2 but
haven’t had final confirmation as of yet.
10. Rule Change
4s from 3 rinks to 3 triples – For 2, Against 19, Abstention 0
4s league to become 18 ends instead of 21 ends, For 10, Against 1, Abstention
11. Hon. Competition Secretary’s Report
12. Vote of thanks to Retiring Officers.
Secretary Nickie Jenkins passed on her thanks for the work of the committee, after a difficult couple of years we
couldn’t run this association without the support of everyone involved..
13. Election of Officers
The committee that was willing to continue was voted en bloc.
With Barry Willingham (Wimbledon Park) taking over as Past President, and Chris Jenkins (Wandilea) moving to
President. Election of new presidential officers are as follows Chris Cummins Senior Vice President, Richard Foot Junior
Vice President. The remainder of the committee is as follows:- Nickie Jenkins (Wandilea) Secretary, Richard Foot (Wimbledon Park)
Treasurer, Nickie Jenkins (Wandilea) Competition Secretary.
For all attendees – voted unanimously.
16. Close of Meeting
Meeting was closed at 8.53pm
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