CLUB MANAGEMENT. (General Management Committee) (GMC)
The Club Bowling Committee is responsible for arranging the bowling programme through the League Secretary, Fixtures Secretary and a Competitions Secretary and may elect sub-committees as required or co-opt additional members for specific tasks. Subject to the Company Articles, the GMC exercises full control over the membership of KIBC. I.e., Joining or Leaving KIBC, Disciplinary matters, Disputes, Resolutions, Control of the Constitution and AGM/SGM proceedings. Any disputes should be written and sent to the club secretary for discussion at the next GMC meeting.
The GMC consists of Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Club Secretary, Club Treasurer, Devon County Ladies Indoor Bowls Association (DCLIBA) Representative, Devon County Indoor Bowls Association (DCIBA) Representative, Captains (Ladies & Men’s), Vice Captains (Ladies & Men’s), Fixtures Secretary, Competitions Secretary, League Secretary, One Lady and One Gentleman Members Representative, Club Social Secretary and Head of Catering Committee. A total of 17 posts. Members of the GMC may also serve on the Board of Directors.
The GMC meets as necessary, on the advice of the Chairman. The minutes of these meetings are made available for all Members to view on the Club notice board. The GMC elects a President every three years, as the senior representative of the Club, who will endeavour to attend official functions and important matches.
The Officers and Members of the GMC are elected at the AGM each year. Any club member, wishing to seek election to the GMC, must have been an active member of the club for a minimum of 18 months prior to such election and be aware of their responsibilities to the Club members.
President | Jenny Rhodes | Fixture Secretary | Jan Hines |
Chair | Richard Dewberry | Social Secretary | Cathy Dewberry |
Vice Chair | Bob Gubb | Competitions Secretary | Jan Hines |
Club Secretary | Royston Bettison | Ladies Representative | Yvonne Tull |
Treasurer | Margaret Headon | Men's Representative | Mike Price |
Mens Captain | Ron Miller | DCLIBA Rep. | Jan Hines |
Mens Vice Captain | TBA | DCIBA/EIBA Rep. 1 | George Taylor |
Ladies Captain | Tina Miller | DCIBA/EIBA Rep. 2 | Steve Johnson |
Ladies Vice Captain | Karen Johnson | Head of Catering | tba |
League Secretary | Richard Dewberry | Safeguarding Officer | Mike Price |
Other Non - GMC Members without voting rights
Team Selection Committees are elected by the GMC at the start of each season and are responsible for selecting teams for representative matches.
A Liaison Officer, nominated by the GMC, attends the monthly Board meetings, to provide contact between the two organisations.
Club members are encouraged to join sub-committees and to assist in whatever capacity necessary for the smooth running of the Club.
In the absence of the Captains or Vice-Captains a Match Secretary organises the fixture on the day.
Welfare Officers (One male and one female) are elected by the GMC.
Safeguarding Officer. A volunteer who has completed the required courses, supported by the GMC, to provide guidance to the Board, GMC and Welfare Officers and provide liaison between Club and DCIBA as necessary and report solely to the Chairman of the GMC.
