Members present.
S. Foster, D. Caldicott, S. Gibbins, N. Foster, W. O’Donnell, E. Greaves, A. Nottingham, S. Franks, M. Duffy, D. Eastwood, S. Dillon, C. Smith, A. Gibbins, M. Cooper, S. Thorpe, S. Hicks, H. Pierce, B. Shelton, P. Everatt, J. Everatt and A. Newman = 21
There were apologies for absence received from T. Franks, B. Scorah, and Simon Oliver.

1) Minutes of the previous AGM.
The Secretary provided copies of the typed minutes of the previous meeting for the members to read. There were no matters arising and the minutes were then accepted as a true record.

2 Secretary’s report.
The Secretary outlined the events of the year. A copy is attached to these Minutes.

3) Treasurer’s Report
A detailed copy of the balance sheet was presented to the members and the Treasurer outlined the healthy position of the Club. Although the balance sheet showed a loss for the year, the Club purchased a brand new roller in this financial year whilst the income for this from donations and sale of the old roller came in the previous year. The report recommended no change to the general level of subscriptions or match fees. The Treasurer suggested more fund raising efforts were needed e.g raffles, events and sponsorships. The Treasurer advised that he would be standing down at the 2026 AGM but was willing to carry on for the current financial year and would help to train/advise possible replacements.
On a proposal by Stewart Gibbins, seconded by Steve Foster, with all in favour, the balance sheet was accepted.

4) Election of Officers.

a) Chairman.
Neil Foster was proposed by Dave Caldicott, seconded by Stewart Gibbins and elected.

b) President
Mark Duffy was proposed by Stewart Gibbins, seconded by Steve Foster and elected.

c) Treasurer.
Simon Franks was proposed by Neil Foster, seconded by Dave Caldicott and elected.

d) Secretary.
Dave Caldicott was proposed by Stewart Gibbins, seconded by Mark Duffy and elected.

e) Club Captain.
Steve Foster was proposed by Dave Caldicott, seconded by Stewart Gibbins and elected.

f) Ground Maintenance Manager
Dave England was proposed by Neil Foster. Neil is to check with Dave that he is willing to continue.

g) Club Maintenance Manager.
Elza Greaves was proposed by Mark Duffy, seconded by Matty Cooper and elected.

h) Fund raising and sponsorship committee. (Max 6 members)
The following were elected onto the fund raising & sponsorship committee: - Steve Dillon, Antony Gibbins, Stewart Gibbins, Matty Cooper, Neil Foster and Ashton Nottingham.

i) Women & Girls representative.
Simon Oliver was proposed by Dave Caldicott, seconded by Steve Dillon and elected.

j) Playing Committee.
The playing/selection committee is the 3 senior team captains and 2 senior coaches. The 2 senior coaches are Steve Foster and Neil Foster.

k) First Team Captain.
Matthew Cooper was proposed by Steve Dillon, seconded by Steve Foster and elected.

l) First Team Vice-Captain.
Ben Shelton was proposed by Neil Foster, seconded by Stewart Gibbins and elected.

m) Second Team Captain.
Ben Scorah was proposed by Matty Cooper, seconded by Steve Hicks and elected.

n) Second Team Vice-Captain.
Paul Everatt was proposed by Antony Gibbins, seconded by Steve Hicks and elected.
o) Sunday Third Team Conference League Captain
The decision on the Captaincy and Vice captaincy of the 3rd team was deferred and will be decided at a later date. Possible sharing of the role was discussed as some possible candidates are affected by exams and unavailability. Steve Dillon agreed to continue managing the third team.

p) Midweek League Team Captain
The Midweek team Captain will be decided at a later date.

5) Any Other Business.

The Secretary outlined some changes following the reorganisation of the YPLN league. The 1st team will be in the new Championship Central division. The second team will be in the Ebor division 2. While the leagues may not yet be finalised and confirmed, it looks like there will be local matches and good teams and the list looks positive.

A lengthy discussion took place on the possibility of an overseas player or home based player- coach. i.e. professional player with coaching ability. The Club would need to establish costs and availability and actual preference i.e. all- rounder, bowler or batsman. Majority of members present favoured a player-coach. To be investigated by the committee.

Suggestion to look into the possibility of a structure to cover the nets area for winter/spring/wet weather use. Costs to be investigated.

Early season training to be looked at for possible improvements. E.g. more friendly matches pre- season as we are usually poor starters to the league season.

There being no further business, the chairman closed the meeting at 8.57pm.