1. President Alan Clemits asked for a minutes silence in memory of the following: Jim Nurse Secretary Lewes B.C., Derek Foster Former Secretary of Alexandra Park, B.C. Reg Whitchurch County Coach, Len Marshall member of Storrington B.C. and formally Rottingdean B.C., and Ron Venerr of White Rock whose funeral arrangements were also announced.

In his opening remarks Alan thanked Past President Frank Pullen for his generous Donation which enabled the County to purchase the new ‘Chain of Office’ which the President was wearing. He went on to say that Frank was recovering after a spell in hospital. Previous Past President Tony Willson of Eastbourne is also back out of hospital Alan wished them both a speedy recovery.

In Attendance.
President Alan Clemits, Immediate Past President Lew Mockett, Deputy Senior President Brian Lee, Junior Deputy President Richard Pettet, Hon Secretary David Bain, Hon Assistant Secretary Reg Reeve, Hon Treasurer Don Bristow, Hon Competition Secretary Viv Evans and 69 others as signed in the Attendance Register.

2. Apologies
Derek Batchelor Mackie, Keith Barraclough Billingshurst, John Beaven County Coach, J Bennett Maltravers, Roger Burgess Worthing, Steven Carter Hailsham, Tony Challis East Grinstead, Peter Davis Hurstpierpoint, Ken Geary Horsham, Harry Gould Past President, Peter Hannan Hotham, Tony Holland St John’s, Derek Jackson Brighton, Laurie Pinch Eastbourne, Frank Pullen Past President, Reg Strong Steyning, Ken Symes G.P.C. Rod Taylor Past President, Geoff Tooley Bognor, Cecil Wadey West Sussex Tourists, Tony Willson Past President,

3. Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 2^nd April 2007 (circulated)
These were approved after the deletion of the word ‘Vice’ and substituted by the word ‘Deputy’ in the item ‘In Attendance’.

4. Matters arising
There were no matters arising.

5. Hon Secretary’s Report.
Annual Lunch The secretary reported that at this stage the sale of tickets for this event was very slow and he urged Delegates to report back to their clubs to submit their application as soon as possible. The guests invited this year are Cliff Waterman EBA Senior Deputy President (will be in office as President at time of Lunch), The Representatives of our sponsors Gatwick Motors, Stuart Holland, England Junior International and winner of the EBA U25’s title (Rosemount B.C.), Matt Ives Winner of the Home Counties U25’s title (Worthing Pavilion), David Richardson and Ian Watson winners of the Home Counties Pairs title (Lindfield B.C.).
Clubs were reminded that the venue has been changed this season and was to be held at the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne a venue that has been spoken very highly of. There will be a choice of menu this year.

General Purposes committee
Has met twice since the last Executive Meeting. Matters arising of consequence are as follows;

Centenary Committee (for 2009) has met once with the following decisions suggested;.
(i) Lapel badges (Centenary design) be purchased and possibly allocated to clubs on a similar basis to the allocation of Year Books. Design was submitted to the committee and was agreed subject to a small alteration to background colour.
(ii) Three County Anniversary matches were suggested versus:
The EBA – Bowls England as it will be known
The Home Counties League (A team consisting of one rink from each county)
The V.P’s (One rink from each Division plus two others to be agreed)
A centenary Flag has been purchased as mentioned elsewhere.
Centenary Pennants and Bowls stickers will be purchased during the year.
A further meeting is envisaged sometime after the Executive Meeting and any input from clubs will be welcome.
Integration. Efforts have been made to arrange a meeting between the SCBA and the SCWBA to discuss the proposed integration between the two bodies and has now been arranged in principle to take place early January 2008.

August Mail Shot. This went out on or about August 19^th. There were problems with some members not having received it. The Secretary said these problems have hopefully been overcome and all returns should be back to him by the end of October to enable the Secretary to get the County Returns to the EBA by the first of 1^st December.

Fire certificate warning. Notification received from the EBA advising all clubs of the need for an up to date electrical wiring certificate. A club was refused an insurance claim because their certificate was either out of date or they didn’t have one. Clubs are advised to check with their Insurance Brokers.

6 Treasurer’s Report
The bank balances on Current and Deposit Accounts as at 30^th September 2007 were as follows.
Balances on Current Account with the Bank of Scotland                                                                         £4,391.16
Balance on Deposit Account with the Anglo-Irish Bank                                                                          £31,339.99
                                                                                                                        £35,731.15
The Deposit Account attracts an Interest Rate at present of 6.15%

Don reported that he had not and did not intend to take any action to withdraw any of the investment funds from Deposit Accounts as he considered such a step unnecessary The balances include exceptional items; Brian Kirk’s legacy of £6.000 of which some has been allocated: Officers and Friends of the Association have donated £1,065.00 towards the purchase of new County shirts for use in Middleton Cup and Home Counties League matches in time for the 2008 season. Our sponsors Gatwick Motors have renewed their support at £500.00; Stella Sweet has provided £255.00 to purchase a County Flag for County Matches in memoriam for her husband Dick Sweet.

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