Chairman's
Commentary - December 2007
A belated return for the final Chairman’s Commentary of 2007.
At the Club AGM held in the Clubhouse on 6th December 2007 the following Office bearers were elected for Season 2008.
| Chairman: | John R Thomson | |
| Hon Secretary: | Alexandra Redmond | |
| Hon Treasurer: |
Wilson Galloway |
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| Directors: |
John Cameron, Tony Lewis, Stewart Leggat, Norman McLeod, Bridget Rothwell and Ian Young |
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| Captains | Vice Captains | |
| The Eleven | Ian D K Young |
Douglas Lockhart |
| The Partick Eleven | John McGrady | Stewart Leggat |
| The Hamilton Crescent XI | Graham McKendry | Duncan Sutherland |
| Fixture Secretary | William A Meikle | |
| Chairman of Selection Committee |
Julian Andrewes |
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| Junior/Minor Convenor | Jim Young | |
Bill Mann was re-elected Hon. President and Jim Young, having retired as Hon. Secretary after 19 years, was elected as an Hon Vice-President.
I paid tribute to the vast contribution that Jim Young has made to West over many years and he was presented with a gift from all members of West to thank him for all he has done. Jim will continue to oversee the development of the Junior/Minor section at the Club – we are grateful for his continued involvement.
Awards made at the AGM, chosen by the Board, were:
Most Improved Player in
2007
Max Ralston
Player who did most for
West in 2007
Graeme Burgess
Clubman of the Year 2007
Tony Marsden
Congratulations to everyone and I look forward to a hard working and successful 2008 and I thank Douglas McCrea of McCrea Financial Services Ltd for the generous and enthusiastic support.
I hope all members and families have a Good Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year and I look forward to seeing you regularly at West starting with:
Junior/Minor Awards Night
Mon 17th December from 7pm
Christmas Eve Draw and
Party
24th December from 7.30pm
(Draw Tickets available from Gregg Watson)
Quiz Night
Friday 17th January 2008 at 7.30pm
West Burns Supper
Thursday 31st January 2008 (Full details to follow)
Don’t forget Christmas Trees are on sale at West now.
Please also remember to support our Club Sponsor whenever possible
John R Thomson
December 2007