CAMBRIDGE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
AGM MEETING MINUTES
Compiled by: Karen Souza
DATE: 7:30pm 13 April 2013
LOCATION: The Red Bull
MEMBERS PRESENT: (18) Karen Souza, Sarah Maplesdon, Sarah Heeson, Philip Game, Annemiek and
Sijme-Jan Paardekooper, Frances Balaam, Karen Veitch, Shunsuke Tagami, Roberto Zanchi, Keith
McAdam, Martina Pintani, Sorin Sbarnea, Massimo Lai, Jean Jacquet, Anna Protasio, Bronwyn
MacInnis, Ellen Valdayeva
APOLOGIES: Ursula Lowe, Valentina Ferrari, Remi Doue, Damiano Gallo, Celine Galvagnion, Anika
Oellrich, Kelsey Piech, Cilla Pettitt, Claire Raisen, Lucia Corliano
Start time: 8:05pm
1) Minutes from last year’s AGM approved (Motion – Sarah H, 2nd Karen V)
2) Team Reports:
a. NVL men (Jean):
 Had an uncertain start to the season due to low numbers, but managed to
recruit new players. Team had mixed levels and was short on key players but
had strong outsides. Managed to keep things going and had a reasonable
win ratio, finishing 4th in the league, thus meeting Phil’s goal. Phil agreed to
continue coaching next season.
b. NVL women (Anna):
 Had a good start to the season but many players were here short-term. Team
became unstable with no core group, and with having to adjust to a new
setter and losing their coach mid-season, only managed 2 wins in all. Next
season is looking more promising, with 4-5 returning players and new coach
Keith McAdam in place.
c. County women (Sarah M):
 Had a good season overall. 15 squad and good attendance to training each
week. Few new players who played more than one position which was useful.
Attack and communication on court improved, but defense still needs work.
Main competition was AF and Rhinos. Placed 3rd (out of 10?) in EVF. Big
thanks to Massimo for coaching this year. Seeking new coach for next
season (Jean mentioned someone from ARU and will liaise with Ursula).
d. Beginners (Phil):
 Successful overall. Over 78 attended throughout the season, averaging
around 25 ppl per session. Very mixed group, but looks like there may be
enough to field a County men’s squad next season. This would be useful to
free up the beginners session and maybe even introduce a Juniors team. Will
need help again with organisation.
3) Awards presented by Phil:
NVL men: Sijme-Jan
NVL women: Anna
County women: Ursula
Most consistent beginner: Shunsuke Tagami
Chairman’s Cup: Sarah Heeson
4) Treasurer’s Report:
All teams ended in the +, apart from beginners (but very minor loss of £19). Current
account in very good standing at over £7000. Still money to go out, but will end with a
profit of around £2000 (approved by Karen S, 2nd Phil).
5) Chairman’s Report:
Current financial status is positive, but unusual as this is a non-profit Club, but this
means a little more money to invest in equipment etc next season. Plan is to continue
running all teams and also reinstate the County men’s team next year. Goal is for the
“Club to win all round next year,” but this will require effort from all members.
6) Current committee dissolved.
7) Election of new committee. Nominations (proposed/seconded):
Chair: Philip Game (Sarah H, Frances)
Vice Chair: Bronwyn MacInnis (Anna P, Sarah M)
Treasurer: Sarah Heeson (Karen S, Anna P)
Club Secretary: Karen Veitch (Sarah M, Frances)
Fixtures: Frances Balaam (Karen V, Phil)
Social Secretary: Ellen (Sarah M, Frances)
Website/Publicity: Sarah M (Phil, Ellen)
Team Reps appointed:
NVL men: Jean to be point of contact with VE for the time being
NVL women: Anna and Bronwyn
County women: Ursula Lowe
County men: Roberto Zanchi
Coaches:
NVL men: Philip Game
NVL women: Keith McAdam
NVL women: TBA
NVL men: TBA
8) Summer Tournament
Date now set for 17/18 August. Venue cost reduced substantially (£700). Allocation of
jobs etc will be passed on in due course. Need to encourage Club members to
volunteer to help out.
Tournament Committee elected:
Jon Clarke
Jean Jacquet
Sarah Heeson
Karen Veitch
Frances Balaam
Bronwyn MacInnis
Massimo Lai
Ellen Valdayeva
(Phil will not be on the Tournament Committee, but plans to attend meetings.)
New Committee will arrange to meet asap.
9) Any other business
Frances devised a solution for the ongoing problem of the grub screws for the nets
(pouches will be affixed to the nets containing the screws).
Padlocks for the cupboards will need replacing.
End: 9:10pm