English Amateur Billiards Association
| President: | Alf Nolan |
| Chairman: | Peter Shelley |
| Secretary: | Harry Wah |
| Treasurer: | Steve Crosland |
Annual General Meeting
Held at "The Reardon" Hanley, Stoke On Trent, Saturday 17th April 2004, commencing at 1-00pm
Members Present
Mr A Nolan (Hon President); Mr P Shelley (Hon Chairman); Mr S Crosland (Hon Treasurer); Mr H Wah (Hon Secretary)
Committee
Mr P. Dunning, Mr D. Townend, Mr C. Scott, Mr D. Smith, Mr B. Dix, Mr R. Clark
Members
Mr G. Mumford, Mr P. Mumford, Mr P. Cooper, Mrs A. Cooper, Mr B. Harvey, Mrs T. Harvey, Mr T. James, Mr J. Richmond, Mr J. Hartley, Mr J. Smith, Mr J. McGregor, Mr R. Shanks, Mr M. Gawthrop, Mr D. Richardson, Mr G. Richardson.
Apologies
Mr H. Williams, Mr R. Sconce, Mr J. Oakes, Mr P. Welham, Mr J. McCann, Mr R. Love, Mr D. Rees, Mr A. Keeling, Mr R. Gowton, Mr C. Pattimore.
The Chairman Mr P Shelley Opened the meeting by welcoming all members in attendance. He went on to thank the Committee for completing a most successful season.
The Ranking Tournament Winners were varied which says much for the game not being dominated by one player. The English Champion this year is Matthew Sutton and making it for the second year in succession was Grand Master Winner Jim McCann. Congratulations to both of them.
The Under-16 Winner was Dominic Mulhall and the Under-19 Winner Billy Bousfield, again congratulations to both of them.
Finally a vote of thanks to all Organisers and Referees for their efforts.
Minutes
The Minutes of the previous AGM were read out by Mr H. Wah and accepted as a true record.
Proposed Mr J. Richmond and Seconded by Mr D. Smith.
Matters Arising
No Matters raised.
Secretary's Report
Mr Chairman, It gives me great pleasure in presenting my report for the end of a very successful year for the EABA.
This is due to the efforts of each Committee Member whether it be Coaching, Referees, ABC Tournaments and all Organisers of the Home and International Tournaments. Not forgetting all Members who took part.
We have also seen the Junior Section really come of age and several members will make their presence felt this year in the Senior Ranks.
Well done to Roger Clark and his Junior Committee.
Thank you for nominating me to Referee the Final of the English Championship, I have waited 27 years for this honour and was really pleased to be chosen. I think we can safely say patience is a virtue.
World Championship 2005: The Association announced our intention to stage this prestigious event on the Web Site in January 2004.
As Secretary I have not had one single enquiry regarding it.
Thank you once Again for having me and long may the EABA prosper.
Treasurers Report
Mr S. Crosland commenced his report by stating that we had achieved the anticipated target and our current bank balance stood at £3616:81. The accounts were audited and found correct by Mr R. Slee dated 14-4-04. Copies of the accounts were handed out to all members in attendance. This copy attached to AGM Report.
Junior Game
The Report given by Mr R. Clark consists of three pages which is attached.
Extracts taken from this report are as follows. Many thanks to their Sponsor Mr Tony Keeling from the players and the Association.
Thanks also to the Referees and the EABA for their help and support Of the Junior Section throughout the year.
Referees Section
Mr C. Scott reported a most successful season with thanks to all the members.
The Amateur Billiard Player Magazine
Mr Paul Dunning stated that, regretfully, the decision had been made during the course of the season to cease the publication of the magazine. All avenues had been explored to keep the magazine alive, but a publisher with the required expertise had failed to materialise.
All subscriptions had been returned and once all cheques have been cleared, any balance in the ABP account will be transferred into the main funds.
It was requested that thanks should be recorded to Mr Roger Morgan for transcribing copies of the magazine for the website. Thanks to Mr Peter Ainsworth for all his involvement in the magazine have previously been recorded.
EABA 200 Club / Membership Account
We have 220 Stakes in the 200 club plus 21 non club members which gave us an income £2305-00 plus 22p interest, total £2305-22p.
Expenditure was Lottery Registration £17-50p Plus prize money for Lottery £1000-00. Total £1017-50p.
Balance of Income over Expenditure: £1287-72p
Election of Officers
Officers and Committee to be elected En Bloc.
Proposed: Mr. J Richmond, Seconded: Mr D. Richardson.
Proposals for 2004
Proposal submitted by Mr P. Mumford and seconded by Mr G. Mumford: All EABA Competitions which count towards International selection are open only to Amateur playing members of the EABA who are eligible to represent England should they attain qualification through the ranking system.
This was voted on and passed by a majority.
A Motion was passed to the AGM from the Committee which reads: All Professional Cueists be Excluded from taking part in any EABA Billiard Competition or any Affiliated EABA Competition.
This was voted on and defeated by a Majority decision.
Proposal by Mr J. Richmond, seconded by Mr P. Dunning: That Mr J McGregor be elected as a Honorary Life Member of EABA.
This proposal was passed with a unanimous vote.
Constitution to be amended.
There being no other business meeting closed at 3-15pm.