MIKE Prosser is back as chairman of Barry Rugby Club.
Prosser, who has been acting chairman since May in a transitional period for the club, following a number of resignations from the committee, was elected unopposed at Friday’s extraordinary general meeting.
Photo: Judith Dutton.
Prosser was chairman for just over two years until June 2022, when he stepped down, citing pressure of work. His new post means he is no longer able to play an active role on the club’s coaching staff, and he has also relinquished the post of first team manager.
That role is filled by Jo Eveleigh, who was elected unopposed as club secretary at the EGM. Eveleigh has been acting as secretary during the transitional period, and with her new post has stepped down as Islanders’ lead at the club. Responsibility for the girls’ section now rests with Ellie Carbis.
The new club treasurer is former player Lloyd Jones, who contacted the club following the resignations. He has been acting as treasurer during the transitional period and was also elected unopposed on Friday. The three new officers become directors of the club.
Committee members are: Zoe O’Sullivan, responsible for sponsorship/grant funding; Julia Morgan (mini & junior joint secretary); Ruth Thomas (M&J joint secretary); Hayley Tombs (safeguarding officer); Glyn Pirso (patron liaison); Tim Jones (patron liaison); Tom Haigh (functions and events).
The meeting was told that the club suffered a significant financial hit last season, when pitch drainage issues at the Reservoir Field meant matches had to be moved to the artificial pitch at Ysgol Bro Morgannwg. Hire costs and consequent downturn in bar takings will be detailed at the club’s annual meeting in October.
On the finance side, the club is actively pursuing sponsorships for the new season, and grant funding for development in conjunction with the 99-year lease on the first team pitch, which has yet to be signed because of drainage issues.
- The full text of the chairman’s report to the meeting is on the Barry RFC website here.
Ken Watkins
Photo by Judith Dutton.
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