On the evening of Friday 2 December, the Essex Redbacks hosted their second AGM at the Ford County Ground, Chelmsford.
Chairman Matt Jennings opened proceedings with a review of the year, before Secretary Sean Briscomb gave an overview of the development and Treasurer Richard Crabb updated the members of the club’s finances.
Fundraising and Sponsorship officer Bill Sedgwick then addressed the membership of the areas where the club has been successful in securing outside donations of money and equipment. Michael Jones then gave the press review of the year, including suggested strategies for the 2012 season and beyond, that all club members can easily get involved with.
The membership then voted on a number of constitution amendments, notably including a whole new social media clause. The headline of the clause was ensuring that all content is driven back to the Redbacks’ website, which will be updated with more regularity during the 2012 season. Press officer Michael Jones will draft official guidelines for future use by club members to ensure that all external communications are appropriate and representative of the whole club.
The members present then voted on the 2012 club committee and club officers. These are as follows:
Chairman: Matt Jennings )
Secretary: Sean Briscomb )
Treasurer: Richard Crabb ) Club committee
Adult Officer: Ian Colvin )
Youth Officer: Neil Hall )
Media / Advertising Officer: Mike Jones
Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer: Bill Sedgwick
Following the voting of the Club Committee and Club Officers, Bill gave an update as to the developments at Forest Glade and the membership discussed matters to be raised at the BBF AGM on January 21 in Birmingham.
The AGM presentation and updated club constitution and club rules will be sent out to all club members shortly.
