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EGM AGENDA Monday 25th February | | | | | | PENZANCE
& NEWLYN RFC EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
Will be held in
St John's Hall, Penzance
7.30pm Monday 25th February 2008. AGENDA 1.
Apologies for absence 2. Following the resignation of Mr R G R Evans - to
Elect a President of the Club
Nomination: Mr Robin John TURNER. 3. To
discuss: - The future of the Cornish Pirates
- The Westholme Clubhouse/Mennaye
development.
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Pirates Statement 15/01/08 | | | 15
January 2008 IWe have been inundated with literally hundreds of emails,
'phone calls and letters of support for Dicky Evans and the Club, in addition
to the vast amount of postings on our website. I would like to sincerely
thank all those true supporters who have been moved to voice their opinions and
pledge themselves to the Cornish Pirates. I also need to clarify what our
current situation is and also what our future aspirations are. Dicky has committed
to honouring all existing contracts for the remainder of this season and also
those contracts, which are currently in place for season 2008-09, applying to
the core of the squad. He has further agreed to remain a substantial benefactor
of the Club and the Cornish Pirates on an indefinite basis. This is excellent
news and yet another example, if one were needed, of the passion he holds for
Penzance & Newlyn RFC. Yesterday evening Penzance & Newlyn RFC
Management Committee held an Extraordinary Meeting. At the Meeting Robin Turner
stood down as Chairman of the Club with a view to offering himself for election
to President at the forthcoming EGM. The meeting, in accordance with the
Bye-laws of the Club is required to elect a new President and Chairman. The Management
Committee will also require approval of a change to the Bye-laws, which will allow
for the strengthening of the Management Committee. Anyone wishing to become
a Member of Penzance & Newlyn RFC should make an application to do so as soon
as possible in order that this application can be put before the Management Committee
for consideration before the EGM takes place. Membership forms can be downloaded
from our website, are available from the Club and will also be available at our
next game at Camborne. At the same meeting, under any other business, Members
will have the opportunity to express their views on the issues that led to the
negativity from certain quarters that caused Dicky Evans to resign, namely The
proposal to build and share in a Stadium for Cornwall to be built at Truro Subject
to planning approval, the proposal to redevelop the facilities at the Mennaye
Finally, on a matter that, due to recent events, has been almost forgotten,
the Cornish Pirates will not be appealing the decision taken by the FDR Board
of Directors that we should be deducted three league points for contravening FDR
Regulations during the recent fixture against Pertemp Bees. The players
are now targeting a strong finish to the season and any such distractions are
being put to one side. Rod Coward CEO | | |
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To all Members and supporters of Penzance & Newlyn RFC and the Cornish Pirates
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january 2008 It is with great regret that the Club has received, last
Thursday, the immediate resignation of Richard 'Dicky' Evans after almost 13 years
as President of Penzance & Newlyn RFC. This decision has been brought
about by the unremitting attacks, both publicly and in private, on Dicky and the
Cornish Pirates vision in general and their success, by current and former members
and players of Penzance & Newlyn RFC. What is reported in the media is merely
the tip of the iceberg. He has had to spend the last few years in particular taking
knives out of his back and now feels that enough is enough. The Cornish
Pirates have become the victim of their own success. Their achievements generated
by many hardworking, decent people on and particularly off the field, with his
support and that of other excellent sponsors and supporters, have seen their success
denigrated by a chosen few who have become increasingly vitriolic in their statements
both publicly and privately. There are no secrets and much of what is said is
passed to him by many good friends. Dicky has confirmed that he will honour
all existing contracts for this current season and 2008-09 for players and also
administration staff. However it is now time for the Pirates Members to
plan for the future without him as President. We will shortly be calling an EGM
to elect a new President and Notice of this will appear as soon as practicable. This
is a very sad day for me and the Club, but Dicky has left us with a legacy and
vision for the future on which we must build. This is a major watershed and we
look to the continuing support of all our valued Members and supporters as we
move forward in pursuing the opportunities afforded to the Club to achieve the
dream of bringing Premiership rugby to Cornwall. Rod Coward
CEO
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Sports
First Aid Course 20th November 2007 1O coaches, players
and support volunteers from the Penzance & Newlyn RFC mini-junior section
and the Pirates 2nds, were recently joined by two coaches from Hayle for a 'Sports
First Aid Course' run by St. John's Ambulance and delivered by Viv Matthews. The
course covered basic first aid and sports related injuries, all attendees now
holding certificates that are valid for three years. Wendy
Nicholas, on behalf of the Penzance & Newlyn RFC mini-junior section, commented:
"If
there is enough interest, then we'll organise another course involving 2 x 3 hour
sessions in the New Year, it something that might also be useful for junior and
colts players." For further information please ring Wendy on 01736-871835. Pirates
'Amateurs' Play An Important Role In this professional age, it is sometimes
forgotten that the majority of sportsmen and women are amateur in the true sense
of the word, playing their chosen sport for fun and and enjoyment. Yes,
the Cornish Pirates proudly represent Penzance & Newlyn RFC as a professional
senior side, but below that level there are the Pirates 'Amateurs', the Pirates
Colts, plus all the Mini-Junior teams. In total, Penzance & Newlyn RFC provides
facilities for some 300 rugby players, which is wholly commendable. Full
Story & Squad Picture >>> International
Tickets Fully paid up members of Penzance & Newlyn RFC are advised
that applications for tickets to the following RBS 6 Nations matches can now be
made:- England v Wales - to be played Saturday 2nd February 2008 - ko
16.30 England v Ireland - to be played Saturday 15th March 2008 - ko 15.00 To
receive further information
Please contact Terry Drew on 01736-351568 by no
later than Friday19th. October, 2007. Penzance & Newlyn
Rfc Annual General Meeting - Thursday 26th July 2007 The Annual General
Meeting of the Penzance & Newlyn RFC, held at the 'Westholme' clubhouse on
Thursday, reflected on a year that was one of achievement and success. There
was praise for all levels and for all personnel involved who have provided so
much vital input from the minis upwards, with special thanks also for the tremendous
support given. Club President, Dicky Evans, who offered
apologies for not being able to attend the meeting, said in his submitted report
that it had been a "momentous year", one when the Cornish Pirates won
the EDF Energy National Trophy at Twickenham. He commented further that "The
Twickenham day will stay with us and the tremendous achievement in beating two
of the three sides above us in league terms on the road to the final, at Leeds
and Doncaster, rank as two of our greatest wins in history - followed by a jittery
semi-final against old rivals Plymouth and then the last 30 minutes of our day
in the sun where derby rivals Exeter couldn't live with our team spirit that won
us the match." The appointment of Rod Coward, firstly
as General manager and then Chief Executive, had also heralded a fresh approach
and dimension to the club's ability to move forward off the field. Mr.
Evans advised there were a number of challenges to navigate in the next few years,
including the consideration of a new venue sufficiently professional to take the
club to premier standards, and the need to improve the Mennaye facilities as a
base. Both of these concerns are being given serious attention. Following
other reports made on the evening , nominated officers and committee were approved
as follows:-President - Richard Evans, Chairman - Robin Turner, Treasurer - Geoff
Read, Committee members - Nicky Brooks and Scott Dugdale. Nicky
Brooks, the retiring Chairman of the Mini-Junior section, was elected a Vice President
for his outstanding service given to the club over a 30 plus years period, first
as a player and then an official. And hopes for the forthcoming
season? Well, a minimum target has to be a repeat of the Twickenham experience,
to frighten Northampton Saints, and to end the season as the top team in the west
as the club continues to build for the future. Membership Last
season was one of the most successful in the Club’s history – finishing
3rd in National League 1. We are currently the top 15th club in the country.
As you are no doubt aware our first team is the ‘Cornish
Pirates’ and I am sure you will continue to support them at both home and
away fixtures. Your tremendous support has proved to be a great boost to their
confidence. Next season the ‘Cornish Pirates’ will be playing their
home fixtures at Camborne. Penzance and Newlyn R.F.C.
will continue to be responsible for administrating Club rugby matters that take
place on the Mennaye. A full fixture list has been arranged this season for our
2nd XV whilst our Colts and Mini/Junior sections continue to thrive. Our Club
has a massive financial burden, being responsible for the payment of council tax,
utility bills, insurances, rates, rents, repairs, travel costs and the day to
day running costs of Westholme. As we all know these costs continue to spiral
upwards at an alarming rate. As a Club member
you will not only have the privilege of being associated with this World famous
Club but will also benefit from the amenities listed below :- - Membership
Of The Pirates' Squash Club
- Membership To Pirates' Bridge Club
- Free
Hire Of Our Function Rooms
- Opportunity To Apply For International Tickets
Membership
Information Membership application Form
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AGM The rescheduled Annual General Meeting of the Penzance & Newlyn
RFC took place at the club’s “Westholme” clubhouse last Friday,
members were delighted that President Mr. Richard Evans, was able to attend. In
his report, Mr. Evans gave an update of the position following the four key changes
agreed at St. John’s Hall fifteen months previously. Full
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