WELCOME TO YOUR AGM November 17 th 2015 Chairman’s Report

2 And this is what it’s all about!

Our thanks For attending! Players – team captains Will Adkin, Matt Heppell, Nik Trotter Umpires, Scorers Supporters – VP’s, families, former players Our commercial supporters Donors Advertising supporters Ball sponsors Volunteer supporters Committee Members 3

Review of 2015 season Mixed feelings! 1 st XI Played 19 Won 14 Lost 3 Drawn 2 finished runners up - 4 points behind eventual winners Roffey Kristian Hunt working as 1 st XI team manager 2 nd XI came 3 rd behind Preston Nomads and Brighton Alex Evans was leading run scorer in 2 nd XI league 3 rd XI finished sixth Sunday Development XI reached the final Women's team played 7 fixtures 4

Review of 2015 season contd. Juniors section continues to thrive and many are coming through the ranks Coaching partnership in local schools with FCC We successfully hosted two Sussex CCC Women's fixtures We hosted a touring team from Queens Park, Trinidad Great club day & EGPL in spite of poor weather And who could forget “beer pong” and the Awards Evening ? 5

StrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats Our history Player retentionWe are so close to winning 1 st XI title Financial vulnerability Playing strength in depth incl. contracted players Paying subs on timeBuilding strong playing base with feed from juniors If we lost Fonthill - IAS have been very supportive Fantastic volunteer support Workload is carried by too few Attracting new playing talent - Overseas player Ending of Freedom Leisure lease in late 2016 Fantastic support in the community Sponsors Donors Relationship with Freedom Leisure could be better Benefits from our Outreach plans -Sponsors -Advertising Two grounds with an excellent playing surface at Saint Hill No Harvey’s! More fun & more success! 6 EGSC plans are in place!

Building for 2016 & beyond Priorities Building a more solid financial platform Grants, Donations, Sponsors – corporate & individuals Attracting more volunteer support to help run the club Spreading the load Improving player retention Attracting new player talent Reshaping committee and sub committee functions Maintaining a high quality playing surface Work on the main square planned for Sept ‘16 7

Building for 2016 & beyond Succession planning in the 1 st XI leadership team We are committed to turning out a 4 th XI in 2016 Building on our Junior section More coaching volunteers Building on the Women's section More volunteers required Hosting more SCCC Women's fixtures Attracting a SCCC 2 nd fixture More regular social events Improved communications 8 Winning League titles at both 1 st & 2 nd XI levels

Thank you! Questions? And in case you had forgotten!