Overview
The Slough Cricket Club recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 08/12/2023 The meeting was attended by club members, VPs, the executive committee, and various stakeholders. This report aims to encapsulate the significant discussions and outcomes of the AGM, particularly focusing on the election of management and non-management positions.
Chairman's Address
The meeting commenced with the Chairman's welcoming address. He expressed gratitude towards all attendees and highlighted the club's achievements in 2023. The Chairman also set forth the club's objectives for 2024, emphasizing the importance of continued focus and dedication. The Chairman also mentioned the upcoming Bar & Clubhouse retendering, it has been five years since the last tender process was conducted.
Secretary's Review
In absence of Club Secretary, Shadow Secretary presented a comprehensive review of the club's activities in 2023. This segment covered both the successes and challenges faced during the year, providing a balanced overview of the club's performance.
Financial Report
The Treasurers took the stage to discuss the club's financial details, providing a comprehensive overview of the current fiscal status. They also outlined the financial direction for the upcoming year.
Grounds Update
Jon Gumbs, the Grounds Chairman, provided an insightful update on the status and recent developments of the 3rd Ground. He also shared news about the appointment of a new groundskeeper, highlighting the ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the club's facilities.
Election Process
The meeting proceeded to the election of committee members. Candidates presented their pitches, followed by a voting process. The votes were counted in the presence of observers Jon Gumbs and Elroy Hull. Martin House then announced the names of the newly elected committee members.
Management Committee - 2024
Position | Name |
President | Martin House |
Chairman | Goutham Shrikrishna |
Vice Chairman | Sajjad Hussain |
Secretary | Sunil Bindra |
Treasurer | Nadeem Syed |
Shadow Secretary | Nitesh Seth |
Shadow Treasurer | Jaspreet Singh |
Director of Cricket | Sufiyan Mohammad |
Youth coordinator | Asif Iqbal Asad Ali |
Women & Girls Cricket Co-Ordinator | Raabia Akhter |
Chairman Grounds & Facilities | Jon Gumbs |
Communication Secretary | Aseem Sharma |
Chairman Bar & Clubhouse | Karan Kaul |
Events & Clubhouse booking manager | Raghav Sharma |
Fixtures Secretary | Amit Wagh |
Sponsorship Secretary | Faisal Khan |
Shadow - Sponsorship Secretary | Fasil Noor |
Shadow Youth Coordinator | Surendra Pande |
Youth Parents Representative | Shahid Mughal |
Safeguarding Officer | Elroy Hull |
Non-Management Committee - 2024
Position | Name |
1st XI CAPTAIN | Nadeem Syed |
1st XI VICE CAPTAIN | Mohammed Avas |
2nd XI CAPTAIN | Ritesh Mohanty |
2nd XI VICE CAPTAIN | Vacant |
3rd XI CAPTAIN | Puneet Chopra |
3rd XI VICE CAPTAIN | Raghav Sharma |
4th XI CAPTAIN | Sohaib Pirzada |
4th XI VICE CAPTAIN | Sajjad Hussain |
5th XI CAPTAIN | Amit Wagh |
5th XI VICE CAPTAIN | Vacant |
6th XI CAPTAIN | Karan Kaul |
6th XI VICE CAPTAIN | Atul Sharma |
Academy XI CAPTAIN | Walid Hai |
Academy XI VICE CAPTAIN | Adrian Speakman |
SUNDAY 1st XI CAPTAIN | Surendra Pande |
SUNDAY 1st XI VICE CAPTAIN | Tahir Ahmed |
SUNDAY 2nd XI CAPTAIN | Joshua Noel |
SUNDAY 2nd XI VICE CAPTAIN | Inderpal Singh Kalsi |
WOMEN'S 1ST XI CAPTAIN | Vacant |
Shadow Safeguarding Officer | Shahid Mughal |
Trustees
Review of Club's Constitution
Approximately over 50 proposals involving amendments and additions to the Club's constitution were reviewed. While some proposals were rejected, many were approved through a show of hands, marking significant changes to the club's governance.
Acknowledgement of Volunteers
Special thanks were extended to volunteers Shardul Ghughari (parent of Kshitij & Raghav), Raghu Ram (Parent of Krithin ), Ravi Kumar (Parent of Tanvi), Amit Wagh (Parent of Tejal) , Surendra Pande ( Parent of Sumant), Shahid Mughal ( Parent of Ayden), Sachin Dixit ( Parent of Atharva), Walid Hai and Joshua Donbosco for their invaluable assistance in conducting the successful AGM.
Conclusion
The AGM concluded with a vote of thanks from the Chairman, marking an end of a productive and significant meeting for Slough Cricket Club.