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IPSWICH AND DISTRICT BADMINTON LEAGUE

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS TO AGM SEPTEMBER 2024

First of all, thank you for coming along this evening, and for everything you do for your clubs all year.  And I’ll reiterate Glenn’s welcome to the representatives of a potential new club for next year – looking for possible friendly matches this season.  Thank you also Steve Cook, here tonight as President of Suffolk Badminton.

Glenn has set out the facts and figures – thank you Glenn once again for giving so much of your time to the IDBL.  But – in his Secretary’s report tonight, Glenn has also given notice that he will be stepping down as from the beginning of the 2026/27 season, so I probably shouldn’t be saying how much time it takes! if we are hoping to find a successor. However, the new website currently in progress, thanks to Alan – a very willing volunteer (item later on tonight’s agenda) should ease the workload considerably once it is fully up and running.  Also, it is not compulsory for the League to be represented by the Secretary on the Suffolk Badminton Association, so that role could be undertaken by another member of the Committee.  As reported previously, Glenn is currently working on the SBA’s Strategic Development Plan, so thank you to him, and to the three representatives from clubs – Tom Mann, Andrew Rowe and Chris Moore – for getting involved.

Adam has covered the financial position, despite the excitement – if that’s the correct word – of the General Election.  Thank you Adam.

And more thanks – Amanda for the Playford Trophy, Lou and Glenn for the Junior Tournaments, Harriet, Tony, Oliver and all members of the Committee for your contributions and support in various ways.  

Shires W M Trophies of Trimley are now carrying out all our engraving etc.  I think the changeover has gone well, despite a lot of extra work going to them at the end of the season, as far as I know, they are taking on all previous customers from Linda Wiggins.

I wish everyone a trouble-free and enjoyable season – please continue to support your local League.

Linda Sheppard

And as a sort of ‘PS’ please contact me if you are in need of a new net(s) – Stephen Smith of YM Exiles has some which could be of use to you.

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