Three sets of rule change proposals will go before next month’s League meeting in need of seconding for them to be presented to the AGM on 28th January.
The trio were put before delegates at the November executive and comprised proposals from member clubs, the officers and the latest complete revamp of the Competition Rules by Rob Burroughs.
General secretary Malcolm Fletcher reported: “Rules have been the focus of my attention since the October meeting, but I want to stress that the officer proposals are not aimed at any member club or bowler specifically – they are our responses to issues that are frequently raised with us.”
Officers are anxious not to introduce rules to withhold prize money if the winners don’t attend the annual presentation dinner – but they do have concerns that interest in the next function – on Saturday 25th January at the West Stand @ TUFC – is now declining year on year . . .
So they want to stress that it is NOT TOO LATE to attend in January – all bowlers have to do is contact their club secretaries and they will do the rest ahead of the December meeting on the 3rd. The cost of each place is £30 per person (see menu below)
With regards to the presentation, it looks like the League needs to deliver a new Saturday Division winners trophy as the original, which was last presented in 2019, can’t be found!
Delegates agreed at the latest meeting that honoraria should rise by 2.6% in line with the CPI for September.
ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER MENU
STARTERS – TOMATO & BASIL SOUP
Or ROSE OF MELON
MAINS – CHICKEN WITH A MUSHROOM SAUCE (with roast potatoes & vegetables)
Or SPINACH & MUSHROOM WELLINGTON
SWEETS – APPLE CRUMBLE & CUSTARD
Or LEMON CHEESECAKE &CREAM
PLUS – COFFEE & MINTS
SPECIAL DRINKS PRICES:
WINE £15 a bottle ORDERED IN ADVANCE – red, white or rose – payable on collection.
Please note a bottle of wine will cost £25 on the night!
Carling, Worthington & Aspall all £4 a pint (pitchers £15)
Numbers will be FINALISED (accompanied by full payment and menu choices, plus any pre-ordered wine requirements) at the December meeting.
Ther presentation is on SATURDAY 25th JANUARY 2025 – at The West Stand @ TUFC, enter car park off Haybridge Road, Wellington, doors open 5.30pm (6.30pm meal) until 12 midnight.