THE RAYLEIGH CRICKET CLUB
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Rayleigh Cricket Club will be held on WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2016 at the Clubhouse starting at 8pm.
In order to allow members to be given chance to consider matters to be discussed at the AGM, a further notice will be issued two weeks before that date detailing all matters for discussion.
In accordance with the Club Constitution any resolutions for consideration at the meeting, including changes to the Club Constitution, must be made to Richard Verrinder, Hon Secretary, in writing, with the name of the proposer and seconder, no later than Wednesday 26th October 2016.
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.
All Club members are encouraged to attend. Elections for all Club officials and team captains will be held at this meeting. The 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.
Please note Rule 4.2 (see below) of the Club Constitution concerning voting rights at the meeting:
4.2 The Club shall have the following categories of membership on a non-discriminatory and fair basis: Life member, Adult playing member, Women & Girls playing member, Colt playing member (under 15), Student / Unemployed playing member (15 and over), Associate member, Clubhouse member, and Vice-President. The Club will keep subscriptions at levels that will not pose a significant obstacle to people participating. Male playing members will not be permitted to vote for officials in Women & Girls teams, Women & Girls playing members will not be permitted to vote for captains of Mens teams. Any female member wishing to play regularly in Mens 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.
Richard Verrinder,
57 Valkyrie Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8AN
