Sunday 26 October 2008

Dear Members,

Three rounds down and ten to go, the season is certainly flying along. I hope you are all enjoying your cricket. Here is the latest news for all members.

For the first time ever our Association has the services this season of two match observers in Michael Roberts and George Richards. Both members are highly experienced umpires who have chosen to assist this season in an observing role. They will be going around the grounds watching you on the field and will be reporting back to the Executive Committee regarding your progress. Initially the observers will be spending more time with our new umpires however that does not exclude more experienced members who will also be monitored during the season. If Michael or George are at your game and you get the chance to speak make them feel welcome and openly encourage them to provide you any feedback that they may have for you. One small piece of advice taken on board could dramatically improve your game

Those supplied a raffle book to sell in the last 6 weeks are reminded that these needs to be finalised 21 November. Some members in previous seasons have sent ticket stubs and cheques to the SCA. Please do not do this as recovery of raffle mail from the SCA office in recent seasons has proven to be difficult. ALL raffle payments and sold stubs need to be sent to this Associations mailing address (i.e. PO Box 3333, Redfern, 2016). You can also transmit your raffle proceeds to our bank account electronically as per the instruction letter supplied to you when you received your book. If you need these details again please send me an email.

The next members meeting of this Association will be held on Wednesday 10 December at Redfern RSL's Meeting Room. Executive Committee members should arrive for a 5.45pm committee meeting. For all other members the general meeting starts at 7pm. I hope you can all make it along to our pre Christmas meeting to discuss the first half of your season and have a few drinks at the end of the meeting.

Stephen Blomfield
Honorary Secretary