2011 Draft ABUA GB AGM Minutes
Draft Minutes of 2011 AGM
Held at Catshill Village Hall, Bromsgrove
16th Jan 2011, 12:20 pm
Members Present:
Darrin Muller; Ray Brownlie; BJ De Lorenzo;Ted Gerard-Thesingh; Eddie Fannon; Ed Edsall;
Guest Brian Lakin past ABUA GB Member
Apologies
Ronan Dunne; Emma Edwards; Geoff Hare; Thomas Haywood; Jeff Grader
Petter Nordwell; James Norman; Dave Thomson; Eric Sanderson; Talib Yaseen; Dave Smith;
Henry Chmielewski.
Correction from the 2010 AGM
Ted Gerard Thesingh was in attendance.
Matters Arising from 2010 AGM
Item 1: DM to contact Sports England to enquire about it becoming a Governing body
Item 2: CRB checks will be done by DM if he is qualified
Minutes proposed by TGT and Seconded by EF
Commissioner’s Report
See Appendix A
Secretary’s Report
See Appendix B
Treasurers Report
Geoff Hare was not in attendance so DM read them
Proposed by DM and Seconded by RB
Treasurers Reports was accepted as presented
See Appendix C
Northern Umpire Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix D
Southern Umpire Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix E
Training Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix F
RB went over the UDP and his plans for running clinics depending on the funding.
BSUK/BBF have agreed to fund year 1 and negotiations continue to secure funding for years 2 and 3
Meeting adjourned for 10 min
The AGM reconvened at 2:45 pm
2011 Game Fees and Expenses
It was proposed by BJD that the travelling fees should be raised from .25p a mile(round trip) to .30p per mile as the cost of fuel has risen lately with further increases likely in the future Second by RB
DM explained the new game fee structure and proposed the membership accept them stating we are the lowest umpire fees in Europe. It was Seconded by RB and passed. The ABUA GB contacted many Baseball Federations within CEB and was surprised to see just how underpaid British Umpires were.
Web Site
RB explained the new Web site and encouraged all to use it. EF enquired about the copyright for the ABUAGB logo and RB & DM assured him that ABUAGB still own the copyright
Henry (SKI) Chmielewski / BSUK
Henry Chmielewski wasnot present. However numerous emails were sent to BJD DM & RB in which he refused to conform to the request of the Board. It was then proposed EE that the board does not accept his membership for the up-coming season. It was voted by the board and unanimously accepted. A letter will be sent to the BBF and BSUK informing them that Henry Chmielewski is no longer a member of the Association and therefore does not represent the ABUA GB in any capacity. A letter will be sent to Henry Chmielewski notifying him of the decision reached by the Executive Board and the Members
DM & RB’s Suspensions
DM & RB explained in detail to the membership the reasons why they have been suspended by the BBF Board on an Interim Basis and that they both were free to continuing their respective roles within the ABUA GB.
Despite numerous emails to the BBF President Mark Salter no contact has been forthcoming about the decision of the suspensions. The Secretary will send another letter to try and draw a line under the situation. The ABUA GB Secretary also filed a Formal Complaint with the BBF that has not been acknowledged. There was a general consensus of the Board and Membership that the way the BBF have conducted this affair is in direct violation of the BBF Code of Conduct and the BBF Constitution. The Members were also informed by Commissioner Muller that he personally invited the BBF President to the AGM but Mark Salter did not make a reply to the offer or send his apologies.
Constitution & Byelaws
The membership went through the New Constitution and Byelaws and made some minor amendments. It was proposed by TGT and seconded by RB that they be accepted. The motion was unanimously accepted. RB will post them to the web site shortly.
Umpire of the Year.
This year’s recipient was RB for all the hard work and dedication he put into not only the new web site, but his dedication to the ABUAGB. RB was awarded to trophy by TGT
Election of Officers
Commissioner
DM stated that HC had put his name forward by email for the position of Commissioner. No Member seconded the nomination and it was rejected.
DM stated he would stand again for the role as Commissioner. DM was proposed by BJD and second by RB all were in favour. Darrin muller was unopposed was duly elected to serve as the ABUA GB Commissioner for another 1 year term.
Secretary
BJD stated he would not stand for Secretary, but proposed Sandra Brownlie, the nomination was second by TGT Sandra Brownlie was unopposed and duly elected to serve at the ABUA GB Secretary for a 1 year term.
Treasurer
Geoff Hare not in attendance informed the ABUA GB Executive Board he will stand for Treasurer, it was proposed by RB and seconded by DM, Geoff Hare was duly elected unopposed and will serve as the ABUA GB Treasurer for another 1year term.
Henry Chmielewski by email nominated himself but the nomination failed as no Member seconded his nomination.
Northern Umpire Supervisor
BJD stated he would stand for Northern Umpire Supervisor, proposed by RB and seconded by DM, motion passed
Southern Umpire Supervisor
No nominations were presented and the position remains vacant
Any Active / Life or Associate Member in good standing can be Co-opted to this role by contacting the Executive Board
Training Supervisor
RB stated he would stand, nominated by BJ and seconded by TGT, Ray Brownlie was elected unopposed and will serve the ABUA GB as Training Supervisor for another 1 year term.
Henry Chmielewski nominated himself by email, no second was forthcoming and the nomination failed
THE EXECUTIVE FOR 2011
Commissioner Darrin Muller
Secretary Sandra Brownlie
Treasurer Geoff Hare
NUS BJ De Lorenzo
SUS Open
Training Supervisor Ray Brownlie
Any Other Business
BJD proposed that RB’s membership fees for 2011 be waivered for all his work on the website which would have cost the ABUAGB more than his fees. Seconded by TGT the Members unanimously accepted this motion
BM Darrin Muller BJD BJ De Lorenzo EE Ed Edsall EF Eddie Fannon
SB Sandra Brownlie RB Ray Brownlie TGT Ted-Gerard Thesingh
Meeting Closed at 17:10 pm
Held at Catshill Village Hall, Bromsgrove
16th Jan 2011, 12:20 pm
Members Present:
Darrin Muller; Ray Brownlie; BJ De Lorenzo;Ted Gerard-Thesingh; Eddie Fannon; Ed Edsall;
Guest Brian Lakin past ABUA GB Member
Apologies
Ronan Dunne; Emma Edwards; Geoff Hare; Thomas Haywood; Jeff Grader
Petter Nordwell; James Norman; Dave Thomson; Eric Sanderson; Talib Yaseen; Dave Smith;
Henry Chmielewski.
Correction from the 2010 AGM
Ted Gerard Thesingh was in attendance.
Matters Arising from 2010 AGM
Item 1: DM to contact Sports England to enquire about it becoming a Governing body
Item 2: CRB checks will be done by DM if he is qualified
Minutes proposed by TGT and Seconded by EF
Commissioner’s Report
See Appendix A
Secretary’s Report
See Appendix B
Treasurers Report
Geoff Hare was not in attendance so DM read them
Proposed by DM and Seconded by RB
Treasurers Reports was accepted as presented
See Appendix C
Northern Umpire Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix D
Southern Umpire Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix E
Training Supervisor’s Report
See Appendix F
RB went over the UDP and his plans for running clinics depending on the funding.
BSUK/BBF have agreed to fund year 1 and negotiations continue to secure funding for years 2 and 3
Meeting adjourned for 10 min
The AGM reconvened at 2:45 pm
2011 Game Fees and Expenses
It was proposed by BJD that the travelling fees should be raised from .25p a mile(round trip) to .30p per mile as the cost of fuel has risen lately with further increases likely in the future Second by RB
DM explained the new game fee structure and proposed the membership accept them stating we are the lowest umpire fees in Europe. It was Seconded by RB and passed. The ABUA GB contacted many Baseball Federations within CEB and was surprised to see just how underpaid British Umpires were.
Web Site
RB explained the new Web site and encouraged all to use it. EF enquired about the copyright for the ABUAGB logo and RB & DM assured him that ABUAGB still own the copyright
Henry (SKI) Chmielewski / BSUK
Henry Chmielewski wasnot present. However numerous emails were sent to BJD DM & RB in which he refused to conform to the request of the Board. It was then proposed EE that the board does not accept his membership for the up-coming season. It was voted by the board and unanimously accepted. A letter will be sent to the BBF and BSUK informing them that Henry Chmielewski is no longer a member of the Association and therefore does not represent the ABUA GB in any capacity. A letter will be sent to Henry Chmielewski notifying him of the decision reached by the Executive Board and the Members
DM & RB’s Suspensions
DM & RB explained in detail to the membership the reasons why they have been suspended by the BBF Board on an Interim Basis and that they both were free to continuing their respective roles within the ABUA GB.
Despite numerous emails to the BBF President Mark Salter no contact has been forthcoming about the decision of the suspensions. The Secretary will send another letter to try and draw a line under the situation. The ABUA GB Secretary also filed a Formal Complaint with the BBF that has not been acknowledged. There was a general consensus of the Board and Membership that the way the BBF have conducted this affair is in direct violation of the BBF Code of Conduct and the BBF Constitution. The Members were also informed by Commissioner Muller that he personally invited the BBF President to the AGM but Mark Salter did not make a reply to the offer or send his apologies.
Constitution & Byelaws
The membership went through the New Constitution and Byelaws and made some minor amendments. It was proposed by TGT and seconded by RB that they be accepted. The motion was unanimously accepted. RB will post them to the web site shortly.
Umpire of the Year.
This year’s recipient was RB for all the hard work and dedication he put into not only the new web site, but his dedication to the ABUAGB. RB was awarded to trophy by TGT
Election of Officers
Commissioner
DM stated that HC had put his name forward by email for the position of Commissioner. No Member seconded the nomination and it was rejected.
DM stated he would stand again for the role as Commissioner. DM was proposed by BJD and second by RB all were in favour. Darrin muller was unopposed was duly elected to serve as the ABUA GB Commissioner for another 1 year term.
Secretary
BJD stated he would not stand for Secretary, but proposed Sandra Brownlie, the nomination was second by TGT Sandra Brownlie was unopposed and duly elected to serve at the ABUA GB Secretary for a 1 year term.
Treasurer
Geoff Hare not in attendance informed the ABUA GB Executive Board he will stand for Treasurer, it was proposed by RB and seconded by DM, Geoff Hare was duly elected unopposed and will serve as the ABUA GB Treasurer for another 1year term.
Henry Chmielewski by email nominated himself but the nomination failed as no Member seconded his nomination.
Northern Umpire Supervisor
BJD stated he would stand for Northern Umpire Supervisor, proposed by RB and seconded by DM, motion passed
Southern Umpire Supervisor
No nominations were presented and the position remains vacant
Any Active / Life or Associate Member in good standing can be Co-opted to this role by contacting the Executive Board
Training Supervisor
RB stated he would stand, nominated by BJ and seconded by TGT, Ray Brownlie was elected unopposed and will serve the ABUA GB as Training Supervisor for another 1 year term.
Henry Chmielewski nominated himself by email, no second was forthcoming and the nomination failed
THE EXECUTIVE FOR 2011
Commissioner Darrin Muller
Secretary Sandra Brownlie
Treasurer Geoff Hare
NUS BJ De Lorenzo
SUS Open
Training Supervisor Ray Brownlie
Any Other Business
BJD proposed that RB’s membership fees for 2011 be waivered for all his work on the website which would have cost the ABUAGB more than his fees. Seconded by TGT the Members unanimously accepted this motion
BM Darrin Muller BJD BJ De Lorenzo EE Ed Edsall EF Eddie Fannon
SB Sandra Brownlie RB Ray Brownlie TGT Ted-Gerard Thesingh
Meeting Closed at 17:10 pm
