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Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Rayleigh Cricket Club will be held on Wednesday 29th November, starting at 7.30pm at the clubhouse, Rawreth Lane.

Important Notice for Members
All Club members are encouraged to attend. Elections for all Club officials and team captains will be held at this meeting. The general business conducted at this meeting will affect the running of the Club for the whole of next year and if you want to influence the way the Club is run – this is your chance.

In accordance with the Club Constitution, any resolutions for consideration at the meeting, including changes to the Club Constitution, nominations for club officials and adult team captains, must be made to Samantha Mayfield, Hon Secretary, in writing, with the name of the proposer and seconder, no later than Tuesday 14th November 2023.

In order to allow members to be given a chance to vote for club officials and adult team captains and to consider further matters to be discussed at the AGM, a notice will be issued two weeks before the AGM, on Wednesday 15th November 2023, detailing all matters for discussion including proposed resolutions, nominations for club officials and adult team captains.

E-mails will be accepted but please ensure they have been received by the due date. Proposals for amendments to the resolutions, but not new resolutions, can be accepted at any time prior to voting on the matter provided the amendment is seconded.

Please note rule 4.2 of the Club Constitution concerning voting rights at the meeting
The Club shall have the following categories of membership on a non-discriminatory and fair basis: life member, adult playing member (19-23, 24-64, 65 & over), young member (aged 15-18), women & girls playing member, midweek playing member, colt playing member (under 15), associate member, clubhouse member, and vice-president.

The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating. Any female member wishing to play regularly in men’s or colts cricket shall be regarded as an adult or colt playing member, as appropriate. Colt playing members and clubhouse members will not be entitled to vote at any General Meeting.

Hon. Secretary, Sam Mayfield, may be contacted using the following details (ideally via email if able):