Committee News | Eastwood Falcons

Committee Update…

The recent committee meeting saw Martin Berry agree to become Club Secretary (also remaining as Registration Secretary) and Dean Clarke return to Committee as Assistant Club Treasurer, which will be a huge help to David Holborn the Club Treasurer.

Thank-you to both Martin and Dean for stepping up and helping to make our ever-growing numbers that much easier to administer.

Rob

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AGM news and outcomes…

The 2024 AGM was held on last December 17. To summarise:

The minutes of the last AGM and the Treasurer’s report were accepted and seconded.
“Recognition of Service to the Club” awards were presented to Des Livings and Dean Clarke as they stepped down from their respective roles as Treasurer and Secretary.
David Holborn is now also Treasurer and Rob Evison is also Secretary. Tim Fewster is now Membership Secretary. Mark Hughes has taken over as Over 50s Manager.
The Ken Howard Memorial Shield – formerly known as Clubman of the Year – was presented to Ken Anderson by chairman Rob Evison (pictured)
The Players Player of the Year awards went to:

Over 50s: John George

60s Yellows: Gary Bell

60s Blues: Rob Kenton

65s Yellows: Bob Hodges

65s Blues: Reg Swallow

70s Yellows: John Smith

70s Blues: Rob Evison.

The 70s Blues squad also received their runners-up medals for the 2024 Challenge Cup -- deserved silverware especially in a season which also saw them miss out on the league title just on goal difference. 70s Yellows received their league Fair Play award for the 70s two divisions.

In other news:

A new rule for competitive games will see a penalty awarded after a team commits 4 non-walking offences (aka “running”); this will also be implemented in training so that players become accustomed to the rule.
Training sessions will now require booking on the Spond App so that sessions can be better planned. More information will be sent to members before the first session of the new year
A new payment system will be introduced with members receiving a monthly invoice