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AGM 2008
Before this imposing agenda could be started on, more wine was called for and it was promptly decided to organise a summer AGM which would be called ‘The Bacchanalia’. The tone of the meeting had been set!
1. Somehow the insurance item got discussed. Tony B as ‘Insurance Surpremo’ has until April 1 – a fitting date, we thought – to get us a collective insurance. This could be similar to the MMA devis costing 171 Euros which Richard had thought to bring along. Or a cheaper version such as Strasbourg Strollers have managed to procure. It is noted that said insurance will NOT cover death by cricket. It was also decided that Tony shall buy a club first aid kit and be reimbursed by F
2. Our next agenda point was introduced by David A who expounded on the fact that one of the joys and arts of cricket was fielding and this was nigh on impossible with our ground as it is. We need to get the grass shorter, much shorter. Gang mowers were discussed ad infinitum while soup was devoured, wine drunk and the next course served. It finally emerged that Richard would talk to the Montbard Council about getting a decent job done and we moved on to the fact that grass was now encroaching upon our pitch creating an unsafe ridge. The solution to this was easily found – a spring-time working party cum lunch cum bacchanal to attack the afore-mentioned grass. Lots of talk now ensured about a variety of subjects including digging a harbour alongside our ground so as to attract more spectators. No decisions were made except that it was more or less unanimously agreed that sheep were better then goats to keep grass short. There could be the added benefit of wool for club sweaters too.
3. Match schedules got off to a cracking start by it being requested that it be noted that the beans we were eating this year were much better then those of last year. Confusion now reigned as to whether we were eating chicken or rabbit. No decision on this was reached although Leigh managed to eat three servings. (I can reveal here that it was poulet fermier.) No actual sequence of matches was decided upon although it we already have one definite fixture (the ‘Exiles’ from the UK who desire revenge for their 2008 thrashing). It was agreed to try to organise a pre-season practice weekend together with the ABC – Akademie Bourgogne Cricket - Please note the ‘k’. Half April was approved for this particular event with the afore-mentioned bacchanalia being moved to April 1 – or thereabouts if this is not fall on a weekend. We will aim for the beginning of May for our first proper match. Not having a match in August was regarded as bullshit which prompted Graham S to volunteer to get an Isle of Wight team here then. Tony B followed this up by ‘promising’ a UK team in September. Other matches will be against Strasbourg who, if they can’t be persuaded to come here, shall be duly visited. It’s Lyon turn to play chez nous. Basically, it was left to the Fixtures Secretary to do what he could! Nothing new there then!
4. Subscriptions. Quickly dealt with – what happened! – when it was agreed to set these at 30 Euros if paid before April 1. If paid after, the fee will be raised to 40 Euros. It was also decided to set match fees at 5 Euros per person per game unless tea goodies were produced. Any “for the game” friends who wanted to come along would also be charged. They would, obviously, need to be told about this beforehand. Andy W would continue to be ‘match fee guru’ and, if unavailable, would ensure a replacement. This last was not actually discussed but has been unilaterally decided by this reporter!
5. Six-a-Side Tournament. Unanimously decided to go for this again – mostly, methinks, as it gives yet another opportunity to hold a bacchanal. This was proved when all present agreed to be on the organising committee. A request followed that someone’s “Oh dear” be minuted. No objections to this were raised which says a lot. Anyways, the first meeting of this “new” committee will take place at Spencer’s home on January 17. Somehow it also got noted that Leigh will cut the grass especially for this event.
6. Election of Officers. By this time discussions were breaking out all over the table over a huge variety of subjects (actually this had been the case from the beginning so nothing new there either but it was getting more prevalent as more carafes of wine were consumed). Basically, no changes to the ‘officers’ were made ensuring that Spencer was more then happy when he wasn’t relieved of his captaincy role.
Coffees were called for, more wine too and, in one instance some Marc de Bourgogne, and the meeting drew to a close with the last (unanimous) decision that this had been one of our better ones. Our thanks to Steve and Louise for their patience.
