QUEENSLAND CRICKET UMPIRES’ AND SCORERS’ ASSOCIATION INC

1969 – 2019

50TH Anniversary Dinner Saturday April 6, 2019

TIME LINE Q.C.U.& S.A. FROM PRE 69/70 TO 2018/19

1956/57 to 1969/70

Called QCA Umpires Body after earlier Umpires Association was disbanded because of a “strike” in the early 50’s. Few facts are known about the Association during this time. The Umpires’ Body was under the control of Mr. A.E. Wyeth who was a member of the Q.C.A.Executive and was referred to as Umpires’ Liaison Officer. He had complete control. Lou Rowan was invited on numerous occasions by members of the Q.C.A. Executive to form an Umpires’ Association. John Mc Knoulty drew up a constitution which was adopted at a public meeting of Q.C.A. Umpires. Mr. Wyeth opposed this Association and vehemently fought against it and refused to allow discussion of the Association at a Q.C.A. meeting. Many friendships and relations with Q.C.A. were put under severe pressure.

1969/70 Called Q.C.A. Umpires’ Association. The first Annual Report was presented. Patron: Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President : L.P.Rowan. Vice Presidents: W Priem, A.Scott Hon.Sec/Treasurer: L Johnson

Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, W.Priem, A.Scott,J.Newcombe, P.Enright, J.Gray, L.Johnson. Delegate to Q.C.A.: W. Priem Exam Panel: L.P.Rowan, W Priem, J.Newcombe Coach: L.P.Rowan Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 51 1st Class Umpires: L.P.Rowan, P.Enright, W.Priem, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P.Enright made his debut in Shield cricket. W.Priem & L.Johnson umpired the “A” grade final. Examination panel conducted lectures and travelled to the country areas. An Association Tie was struck --- “demand for the tie has been heavy” the annual report said. Rothman’s umpiring film made freely available to umpires. Relations with Q.C.A. was very good. Lew Cooper was the secretary. Allocation Panel: WEP Harris, W Priem, J.Noble, T.Fox. Captain’s reports were introduced. Cricketers’ Club thanked for their support. Inaugural Dinner held at Cricketers’ Club.

1970/71 As in 69/70, elections were held to elect all positions including delegate to Q.C.A., Exam Board and Coach. These would gradually change to appointed positions. Patron: Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President: L.P.Rowan Vice Presidents: W.Priem, A.Scott. Sec/Treasurer: L.Johnson & also Delegate to Q.C.A. Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, L.Johnson, A.Scott, J.Newcombe, T.Warwick, A.Imison, ( J.Gray & P.Enright resigned) Exam Panel: L.Johnson, W.Priem, J.Newcombe. Coach:L.P.Rowan Allocation Panel Member: E.Hislop Membership: 41 !st Class Umpires: L.Rowan(appointed to 6 of 7 Tests Aust v England) P.Enright, W.Priem, J.Newcombe, L.Johnson. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, L.Johnson, Tie worn by most members and a pocket badge to be introduced. Bank Balance: $136.30

1971/72 Patron : Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President: L.P.Rowan Vice Presidents: W.Priem, A.Scott. Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick , also Delegate to Q.C.A.

Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, W.Priem, A.Scott, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, A.Imison, T.H.Warwick. Exam Panel: W.Priem, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, Coach: L.P.Rowan (resigned) A.Scott elected. Allocation Panel Member: L.Rowan. Hon. Auditor: R.Spence. Membership: 43 A.E.Wyeth, umpire & administrator passes away. 1st Class Umpires: L.P.Rowan, P.Enright, J.Newcombe, W.Priem, Bro. David John debuted. “A” Grade final: P.Enright, L.Johnson. No financial statement available.

1972/73 Changes in personnel. L.P.Rowan & W.Priem retire. Patron: R.Spence. President: L.Johnson. Vice Presidents: J.Lambert, J.Newcombe. Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick. Delegate to Q.C.A.: G.Jones. Executive Committee: L.Johnson, T.H.Warwick, G.Jones, A. Delandelles,R.Crouch, J.Lambert. Exam Panel: L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P Enright, Coach: A.Main. Allocation Panel Member: G.Jones. Umpires Rep. For 1st Class matches: J.Newcombe. Auditor: R.Spence. Membership: 44

1st Class: P.Enright (Test Debut) L.Johnson, J.Newcombe & G.Jones debuted. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, R.Doxey. Official Tie Bar introduced. J.Newcombe retired at end of season. Allocation Panel: WEP Harris, A. Main, L.A.Nash, G. Mieirs, T. Fox. Players behavior raised for the first time and Aust. Board of Control and Q.C.A. involved in remedying the situation. Members put in $20 in a debenture scheme to help the financially stricken Association. Bank balance: at 30.6.73 $119.93.

1973/74

Patron: R.Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J.Lambert, J.Newcombe. Sec/ Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee: R. Crouch, A. DeLandelles,W.Hansen, G.Jones, J.Lambert Q.C.A. Delegate: G. Jones Examination Panel: L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P.Enright Coach: J.Newcombe. Allocation Panel Member: J.Newcombe *New Position * Minute Secretary: J.Lambert

Auditor: R. Spence Membership: 47 Lew Johnson retires. Alf Scott retires. First female umpire, Miss Susan Gordon, officiated towards the end of the season. First Class: P,Enright, (2 Test Matches). T.H.Warwick, S.R.Doxey & D.Lancashire made his 1st Class debut. “A” Grade Final: S.R.Doxey, D.Lancashire. The allocation panel remained the same as previous year. Annual Dinner had 8 “outside” invitees attend for the first time. Max Robins continued the good relations established with Lew Cooper at the Q.C.A. The Association met at Easts (Bottomley Pk) for the major part of the season. Bank Balance: $221.79

1974/75

Patron: R. Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J. Lambert, J. Newcombe. Sec/Treasurer: T.H. Warwick Executive Members: R. Crouch, L. Auer, D.Lancashire, G. Jones. Q.C.A. Delegate: R. Crouch replaced G. Jones Examination Panel: G.Jones, L, Johnson, J.ewcombe Membership: 55 P.Enright retires.

W.McInnes made 3rd life member. First Class: P.Enright, R.Doxey, D.Lancashire, T.H.Warwick, with debutant C.E.Harvey entrusted to the 1st Class Venue. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, D. Lancashire. Allocation Panel: I. Stephenson & P.Ledger replaced G.Mieirs and G.Jones. Open Book exams were introduced for the first time. Player behaviour had become a real concern with Q.C.A. & Q.C.A.U.A. working together to try to stop the mis-conduct. Annual Dinner continued to gain support from top administrators of the time (McMahons, Murphys, Dooleys,Vievers). Players such as Chappell, McLean, Seib, Thompson & Dymock helped in creating situations at a “Field Day” at Souths. Tom Vievers became Q.C.A. secretary. Bank Balance: Deficit $2.85 Start of Fixed Accounts----Qld. Permanent Building Society $341.49

1975/76 Patron: R. Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J. Lambert, J. Newcombe. Sec/ Treasurer: T. H. Warwick Executive Committee: S.Strauss, L. Auer, R. Crouch, D. Lancashire

Q.C.A.Delegate: R. Crouch Examination Panel: R.Doxey J. Newcombe, T.H. Warwick Umpire’s Coach: J. Newcombe. Allocation Panel 1st Class: P.Enright. Membership: 48 J.Newcombe made a life member. 1st Class; All games were covered by T.H.Warwick,C.E.Harvey and R.Doxey. “A” Grade Final: T.H.Warwick, & C.E.Harvey. Exam Panel scrapped open book exams. Numerous written complaints about player behaviour to Q.C.A. and to Tom Vievers and staff at Q.C.A. Bank Balance: $16.39 Q.P.B.S. Balance: $357.88

1976/77

Patron: R. Spence. President: R.H.Crouch, Vice President: C.E.Harvey, L.Johnson Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee: J.Strauss, M.T.Musch, W.O’Neill, L.Heath. Allocation Panel: Both 1st Class & Grade, E.Hislop. Delegate to Q.C.A.: R.Crouch Examination Panel: T.H.Warwick, C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey, *New *Umpire’s Advisor: E. Hislop

Minute Secretary: J.Strauss (J.Lambert resigned) Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 45 Life membership to L.Johnson. 1st class Duties: were shared by C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey, T.H.Warwick & debutante J.McL.Boyle. “A” Grade Final: C.E.Harvey and M.Johnson L.Johnson joined the Allocation Panel. Expressions of gratitude were made to:-

(i) Q.C.A. for grant to purchase an over-head projector

(ii) Lew Cooper at the Cricketers Club. (iii) Lorraine Whitney & Lorraine Langfeldt for their

work for umpires in the Q.C.A.

Bank Balance: $135 Q.P.B.S.: $473

1977/78 Patron: R. Spence President: R.H.Crouch, Vice President: C.E.Harvey, L.Johnson Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee; J.Strauss, M.T.Musch, W.O’Neill, L. Heath.

Allocation 1stClass & Grade: E.Hislop Examination Panel: T.H.Warwick, C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey Umpire’s Advisor: E.Hislop Minute Secretary: J.Strauss Membership: 54 T.H.Warwick made a life member 1st Class Umpires: chosen were C.E.Harvey, R.Doxey & two debutantes, J.McL.Boyle and M.Johnson. World Series Cricket: P.Enright accepted invitation to stand as did Col Hoy. Brisbane City Council withdrew labour to prepare pitches and outfields. Club officials had to step in. Federation of Aust. Cricket Umpires (F.A.C.U.) held a meeting in Adelaide. Qld was an original member and N.S.W. refused to take part in it. “A” Grade umpires asked to give points for the 4IP Player of the year award. Annual dinner successful but film nights for members and wives poorly attended. Q.C.A. welcomed Bill McCarthy as Secretary of Q.C.A. No Bank balance etc. available.

1978/79 Patron: R.Spence President: R.H.Crouch Vice President: T.H.Warwick, M.T.Musch. Sec/Treasurer: J.W.Strauss Executive Committee: L.Heath, G Stacey, R.Philippe, M.Musch, W.O’Neill Examination Panel: M.Johnson, L.Johnson, C.E.Harvey Allocation 1st Class & Grade: E.Hislop Umpires Advisor: E.hislop Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 56 Long serving Rev. Doug Carty was transferred. 1st Class: C.E.Harvey (Test Match) J.McL.Boyle, M.Johnson. *Change from “A” Grade to *1st Grade: R.Willmott, & M.Johnson. Allocation Panel: Still consists of 4 people from Clubs and one umpire. F.A.C.U. : Met in Melbourne. A.C.B. attended. Federation of Qld. Cricket Umpires mooted. Q.C.A. not very favourable to the idea. Umpires Recruitment Committee formed. Seminars first spoken about and Cricket Clubs to be canvassed for recruiting purposes. Q.C.A.U.A. resolves that games would only be done in pairs. Some resistance from Clubs. Q.C.A.U.A. needed 48 umpires per day to fulfill this resolution.

* New * Social Committee forms under guidance of G.Stacey & R.Philippe. Concerns over financial matters again. Members contributed $20 to pay for ties and tie bars etc. Biggest financial hurdle was postage. (Later Q.C.A. took it over and paid for it) Bank Balance: Deficit $279 QPBS account: No figures

1979/80 Patron: R.Spence President: R.H.Crouch Vice President: L.Heath & M. Musch Sec/Treasurer: J.W.Strauss Executive Committee: W.O’Neil, R,Philippe, G,Stacey, T.H.Warwick, L Heath Allocation 1st Class & Grade: G,Stacey Q.C.A. Delegate: R.H.Crouch Exam Panel: M.Johnson, J.Taylor, R.Young, Umpires’ Advisor: E.Hislop Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 57 F.Britton was inducted as a life member. 1st Class: C.E.Harvey Test and Benson & Hedges World Series Cup games plus Shield. M.Johnson Test and Benson & Hedges World Series Cup games plus Shield. T.H.Warwick & R.Willmott(1st Class debut)

1st Grade Final: M.Johnson and C.E.Harvey. F.A.C.U.: Constitution finalized. F.A.C.U.: Still meeting resistance from Q.C.A. Allocation Committee reverted to appointing umpires singly. Association not happy. Social Committee continued to work well with periodic BBQ’s as well as the end of season dinner at Brisbane Market Club with “The Talisman” supplying the music and all ladies were presented with a gift. “Happy Hour” was introduced after meetings. Social Committee presented the Q.C.A.U.A. with a duplicating machine. Grantley Evans became Sec. of Q.C.A. All 1st Grade umpires were invited to 4IP Cricketer of the Year Award. Lew Cooper left the Cricketer’s Club and was replaced by John Dickson. Bank/QPBS Account: No balances available

1980/81 Patron: R.Spence President: R.Crouch Vice President : T.Warwick, G.Stacey *2 Positions *Secretary: N.Grout

*Treasurer: M.Curnow

Executive Committee: M.Musch, G,Stacey, T.Warwick, R.Philippe, L.Heath Delegate to Q.C.A.: R.Crouch Allocation Panel 1st Class & Grade: G.Stacey *New * Board of Examination & Coaching: L.Heath, M.Johnson, J.Taylor Social Committee: Messrs. Stacey, Curnow, Heath, Philippe, Musch, Milner. Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 66….includes 4 Lady members. 1st.Class: M.Johnson Tests, World Series Cup; Shield. C.E.Harvey, T.H.Warwick, R.B.Philippe, R.Willmott. R.B.Philippe made his 1st.Class debut. 1st.Grade Final; M.Johnson & R.Philippe Executive spent long hours on a new umpire’s uniform (coloured) F.A.C.U to deliberate on the matter. Metal badges to be replaced by cloth badges with Q.C.A. Umpires Association on it and for umpires with 25 or more 1st. Grade games-----the words “1st Grade” were added. Raffles instituted at View World Hotel. Insurance becomes a topic of concern. Annual Dinner held at Brisbane Markets Club with “The Talisman” playing.

F.A.C.U. held conference in Sydney. “Over” magazine born. A.C.B. & Q.C.A.still not on side. 4BC gave weekly awards to club cricketer of the week and Invited all 1st.Grade Umpires to their premises to witness the inaugural presentation of the Cricketer of the Year. *New *Annual subscription to be the same as 1 day’s pay. Bank/QPBS Account: No statement available (Hiccup in the Treasury Department)

1981/82 President: R.Crouch Vice President: T.Warwick, G.Stacey Secretary: N.Grout Treasurer; B.Milner Executive Committee: Pres., V.P’s, Sec.,Treas.,L.Heath, M.Johnson, S.Lanigan, R.Philippe, G.Stacey Q.C.A, Delegate: R.Crouch Allocation Panel 1st, Class & Grade: G.Stacey Board of Exam & Coaching: L.Heath, R.Philippe, J.Taylor Social Committee: Messrs. Heath, V.Jones, S.Lanigan, M.Musch, R.Philippe, G.Stacey. Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 80 (includes 7 Lady Umpires)

R.Crouch bestowed with Life Membership. 1st Class: M.Johnson Tests & Benson and Hedges World Series Cup and Shield; R.Philippe, C Harvey, with J.Taylor & C.Timmins making their debuts. 1st.Grade Final: M.Johnson & R.Philippe. Grade Committee formed to work with Q.C.A.U.A. Abolition of “ice cream vendor coats”. Sweaters came into vogue. Insurance for umpires implemented. Seminars for new umpires organized. (Forerunner to Winter Training Schools) No further news from F.A.C.U. re umpire uniforms. Ivan Rado was paid a tribute for his 15 years of consecutive service to umpiring at the Annual Dinner held at the Cricketers Club with “The Talisman” still playing. Raffles at View World did not set the world on fire------abandoned. *New *Raffles with donated prizes at monthly meetings began. Umpires Team played Benson & Hedges Team at Bottomley Park. We won of course!! Grade Allocation Committee dwindling.

4BC/Q.C.A. Cricketer of the Year award continued. First of the bound Annual Reports. Bank Balance: $407 Q.P.B.S.: ---cleaned out during the last 2 bleak years.

1982/83

Patron: R.Spence President: M.Johnson *New *Vice President: J.Strauss(only 1 VP) Secretary: N.Grout Treasurer: B.Milner (resigned) D.Jones appointed. Executive Committee : R.Crouch, L.Heath, S.Lanigan, C.Timmins, R.Young. Q.C.A. Delegate: R.Crouch 1stClass Allocation Panel: C.Harvey Grade: J.Strauss. Board of Examination & Coaching: L.Heath, R.Philippe, J.Taylor Social Committee: Messrs. Grout, Heath, Jones, Kelso, Lanigan, Musch. Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 69 (includes 5 Lady Umpires) 1st Class: M.Johnson ..Tests & B & H World Series Cup plus Shield, C.Timmins, J.Taylor. A.Fulwood made his debut. 1st Grade Final: M.Johnson & A. Fulwood.

*New *After discussions with Q.C.A. 1982/83 will be the last year of allocations done by QCA via club stalwarts, e.g. Messrs Harris, Fox, Littledyke. From the 83/84 season an allocation panel made up of our own umpires both practising and retired will appoint umpires to Grade games. A Seminar was held at the Gabba featuring speakers such as Greg Chappell, Col Hoy, Bob Spence (scoring) and Peter Dornan (physio). Disappointingly, only 23 people turned up over the 2 days. F.A.C.U. meeting in Launceston sounded the death knell of the organization for the time being. Our Association started providing umpires for Junior Cricket, Schools & Womens Cricket. A video, with finance coming from an Art Union was seriously considered. The Annual Dinner was held at Brentleigh’s Theatre Restaurant. Raffles at monthly meetings continued to bring in much needed finance. Qld Cricket Association granted money for recruitment seminars Bank Balance: $731

1983/84 Patron: R.Spence President: M.Johnson Vice President: R.Young Secretary: Miss N. Grout Treasurer : Mrs D Jones Executive Committee: R.Crouch, L. Heath, S.Lanigan, T.Manley (resigned April 84), T.Musch Q.C.A. Delegate: R.Crouch 1st Class Allocation: C.E.Harvey *New *Allocation Panel Grade: Messrs. Fulwood, Heath, Roach, Street, Waddell (chairman) Exam & Coaching: L.Heath, J.Strauss, J.Taylor, Social Committee: N.Grout, D.Jones, S,Lanigan, T.Musch, K.Newman, D.Waddell, Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 72 (includes 2 Lady Umpires) L.Heath now a Life Member. Minor reports for player behaviour instigated. Re vamp of Captain’s reports. Coaching Video circulated world wide. Loan from Q.C.A. helped enormously. Tony Dell productions. Dick French, Mick Harvey,Mel Johnson, Greg Chappell & State Squad & Peter Meares featured prominently. Observers approved by Q.C.A.

Frank Britton passes away. Social Committee held wine tasting evenings, Xmas parties at Fehlberg Park, Raffles, happy hours & 2 Gold Lotto Draws. The Annual Dinner Dance was held at the Colmslie Hotel. F.A.C.U. flounders. Bob Spence Medal instituted. Allocation Panel stymied by either late or non return of availability cards (a recurring problem from the inception of our Association.) Q.C.C. thanked for their ongoing support particularly in relation to the launch of the Umpiring Video. 1st. Class: M.Johnson Tests, B&H World Series Cup, Shield, Shield Final, Internationals; C.Timmins & A.Fulwood J.King joined the 1st Class umpire ranks. !st.Grade Final: C.E.Harvey C.Timmins Bank Balance: $7308 (mainly from Umpire Video)

1984/85

Patron: R.Spence President: M.Johnson Vice President: R.Young Secretary: N.Grout Treasurer: M.T.Musch Executive Committee: L.Heath, E.Hislop, J.King., S.Lanigan., J.Strauss, (until Oct) C.Timmins. Delegate to Q.C.A.: R.Young

1st Class Allocation : C.E.Harvey Grade Allocation : A.Fulwood, R.Lachmund, D.Waddell (chair.) Exam & Coaching : L.Heath, M.Musch, C.Timmins Social Committee : Messrs. Bertwistle, Daniel, Grout, Lanigan, McPhee, Musch. Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 77 1st. Class : M.Johnson Tests, B&H World Series Cup, B&H World Championship Rothman Trophy, Sharjah Shield, Shield Final; C.Timmins, J.King. A.McQuillan debuted. 1st Grade Final : J.King C.Timmins *New * Name change------Qld. Cricket Umpires Association. Inaugural meeting of all Queensland umpires in Bundaberg In 1985. Inaugural Bob Spence medal won by Merv Musch. Captains’ reports re vamped. Bob Crouch appointed as an observer. R.Young helped as ill health to Bob Crouch curtailed his contribution. 4BC Club Cricketer of the Year again used votes from 1st Grade umpires. First Bob Spence Dinner held at Ridge All Suites Inn. Top contenders for the medal were Messers. Bertwistle, Harvey, Heath, King, Lanigan, Latimer, Musch & Scholes.

Subsidy for Bob Spence Medal Dinner provided by funds raised by the Social Committee. Demands on members are ever increasing with trial games, six-a-side, 3 carnivals & T.A.S. Group discussions and coaching sessions introduced to general meetings. Allocation for grade “dream” of allocating 2 rounds in advance failed. Cards not in or not in on time. Q.C.U.A. formed 10/10/84 with 10 Associations joining. Instrumental to the formation were M.Johnson, M.Wylie, M.Ralston, M.Musch. F.A.C.U. in death throes. N.S.W. dumps the idea. Cricketers’ Club agrees to house the Perpetual Trophy for the Bob Spence Medal. Bank Balance: $4511

1985/86 Patron : R.Spence President : C.Timmins Vice President : J.King Secretary : N.Grout Treasurer : M.Musch Executive Committee : L. Heath, C.Bertwistle, J.McPhee, P.Parker, R.Phipippe(until Oct.) N.Scholes. Delegate to Q.C.A. : M.Musch 1st Class Allocation : C.E.Harvey.

Grade Allocation : N.Grout, R.Lachmund, R Philippe, S.Lanigan (reserve) Examination & Coaching : A.McQuillan, M.Musch, J.Taylor. Observers : R.Lachmund, R.Philippe (S.Lanigan reserve) Social Committee: C.Bertwistle, N.Grout, S.Lanigan, J.McPhee, M.Musch, R.Petri *New Statistician: S.Lanigan Auditor : R.Spence Membership : 59 N.Grout made a life member. 1st.Class ; M.Johnson Tests, B&H World Series Cup, Shield & Shield final ; J.King, C.Timmins 1st grade Final : J.King, C.Timmins. Constitution for Q.C.U.A. completed (Col Bertwistle, John McPhee and Basil Wright) Grade Committee raised allowances to $25 per day (with partner) and $30 a day (alone). *New * Allowances made direct into bank accounts. Despite pressure members voted to continue umpiring in pairs. *New *Honour Board for umpires to be displayed in Players’ Dining Room instigated. Owe $3000 to Q.C.A. from video advance.

Bob Spence Medal Dinner (Ridge All Suites Inn) saw finalists of C.Bertwistle, G,Durston, C,Harvey,A.McQuillan, M.Musch, D.Payne, T.Richardson, N.Scholes, C.Timmins, & B.Turner. Don Payne wore the Bob Spence Medal home. Social Committee presented BBQ lunch, Xmas Party, Wine & cheese evening, International Bee Night and a cricket game against Valleys. Examination and Coaching Panel conducted seminars at Toowoomba; Church Union; Sunshine Coast as well as two for QCUA members. F.A.C.U. emphasized the importance of the “Over” magazine. Inaugural Q.C.U.A. meeting in Bundaberg gained support with affiliation of several Country Umpiring Associations. Bank Account; $2068

1986/87 Patron: R.Spence President : C.Timmins Vice President : J.McPhee Secretary : N.Grout Treasurer : M.Musch Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, L.Heath, D.Payne, J.McPhee, R.Petri (until Jan), M.Ralston. Q.C.A. Delegate : C.Harvey. Allocation 1st Class : C.Harvey.

Allocation Grade : C.Bertwistle, N.Grout, M.Musch, P.Parker (reserve) Board of Examination & Coaching : M.Musch, P.Parker, J.Taylor Observers : M.Musch, R.Philippe. Social Committee: A.Moore, R.Petri, T.Richardson, B.Turner, A.Walsh. Statistician: J.King. Auditor: R.Spence. Membership : 59 New Life Member M.Musch. 1st Class : M.Johnson Test, B&H World Series, Shield ; C.Timmins, J.King, P.Parker joined 1st Class ranks. 1st Grade Final : P.Parker & C.Timmins. . “Undisciplined behaviour by players towards umpires”…quote from President’s report. Video costs repaid in full. Allowances increased to $28 with partner and $33 alone. Public liability insurance investigated. Black & White newsletter hailed as a success. State wide exams distributed.

Examination & Coaching team worked hard showing video for a price to all sorts of cricket bodies. M.Musch very prominent in this. Bob Spence Medal Dinner held at Lennons. Top 10 umpires were Messrs. Bertwistle, Harvey, Latimer, McGrath, McQuillan, Parker, Payne, Pumfrey, Ralston & Scholes. Col Bertwistle won. Social Committee ran a very successful Gold Lotto Draw to raise funds for the Bob Spence Medal Dinner. Other functions included BBQ’s at Sherwood Forest and at Nelma’s house, Golf day and Umpires vs Valley Cricket Club. Rotation of 1st & 2nd Grade umpires to lower grades tried. Allan Moore passes away. Bank Account : $2633 Term Deposit : $1000

1987/88 Patron: R.Spence President : C.Timmins Vice President : P.Parker Secretary : N.Grout Treasurer : M.Musch Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, A McQuillan, D.Payne, M.Ralston, J.Taylor.

Q.C.A. Delegate : C.Harvey Allocation 1st Class : C.Harvey Allocation Grade : Messers Bertwistle, Grout, Musch(until Oct), B.Westphal, R.Philippe(reserve) Social Committee : M.Anderson, B.Edwards, L.Hallam, P.Lindsay, P.Polkinghorne. Statistician : J.King Auditor : R.Spence Membership: 56 1st Class : M.Johnson Tests, B&H World Series Centenary Challenge Shield, C.Timmins B&H World Series Cup, Shield with P.Parker, C.Bertwistle making his 1stClass debut. 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & C.Timmins Player behaviour still a topic of concern. Spikes for 1st & 2nd Grade compulsory. Non approved Logos became taboo. Allowances increased to $30 & $35 alone. Q.C.U.A. constitution finally passed. Radio Station FM104 donated $500 for seminars. Umpires casual shirts (lemon) with embroidered badge come on line.

Honour Board finds a home in player’s dining room. (our meeting room). Public Liability Cover taken out for members. F.A.C.U.----Q.C.U.A. voted against its continuation. A.C.B. indicates that States should have an Umpires’ Advisor. Tom Warwick tasked with writing history of Association for 20th Anniversary. Bob Spence Medal Dinner held at Lennons resulted in Tony McQuillan winning from these top contenders :- M.Anderson, C.Bertwistle, B.Edwards,M.Hearn, P.Parker, D.Payne Social Committee did a Gold Lotto draw and monthly raffles. Christmas party was held at Nelma’s place and the umpires lost again to Valleys in the Annual Cricket Match. Rotation scheme again implemented Q.C.A. allocated $1000 for recruitment of umpires. Examination & Coaching Panel conducted seminars for Wide Bay Womens Cricket ; NE Juniors; Mt Gravatt C.A.E.; Gympie Cricket Association ; Beenleigh Umpires ; Church Union

Bill McInnes passes away. Bank Account : $1536 Term Deposit : $3126 1988/89 Patron: R. Spence President: A. McQuillan Vice President: P. Parker Secretary: N . Grout Minutes Secretary: M. Ralston Treasurer: T. Musch Executive Committee: M.Anderson, C. Bertwistle, D. Payne, M. Ralston, J. Taylor, C. Timmins(resigned Feb) Q.C.A. Delegate: C. Harvey *New Grade Committee Rep: A. McQuillan Allocation Panel – 1st Class :M. Johnson Allocation Panel – Grade: C. Bertwistle, N. Grout, M. Johnson, B. Westphal Board of Examination & Coaching: T. Musch, P. Parker, J.Taylor Umpires’ Observers: L Heath, M. Johnson * New Umpires’ Advisor: M. Johnson Social Committee: M. Anderson, B. Edwards, P. Lindsay, A. Loynes, P. Polkinghorne Statistician: B. Edwards Membership: 56 (Ordinary), 7 (Life Members) First Class: C. Timmins, P. Parker, C. Bertwistle, A. McQuillan (First Class Debut)

1st Grade Final: P. Parker, C. Timmins Our name was changed to the Q’ld Cricket Umpires’ Association and there was significant amendments to the Constitution. We are now responsible to communicate to Umpires’ and Cricket Associations throughout the state. In the first year, 16 Umpire or Cricket Associations corresponded with us. Celebrate our 20th year with a dinner at Q’ld Cricketers’ Club. 80 people attended. A weekend seminar was held in August 1989 in Maryborough for any umpires throughout Q’ld. (Q.C.A. assisted with $500) Q.C.U.A. Honour Board was unveiled. All members received a Ground Directory. Mr. Alan Pettigrew, the new QCA Chairman attended 2 of our meetings and agreed to Association having a member on the Brisbane Grade Committee. Approval was given for members to purchase a maroon dress blazer. 100 Game Badge was struck. Umpires allowances increased to $32 per game with a partner and $35 alone. Mel Johnson announced his retirement from all levels of umpiring.

Peter Parker won the Bob Spence Medal from J. Maccue, A. McQuillan, M. Musch, P. O’Meara, D. Payne, M. Ralston, N. Scholes, M. Whitby. Bank Account: $1035 Term Deposit: $3161

1989/90

Patron: R. Spence President: A. McQuillan Vice President: P. Parker Secretary: N.Grout Minutes Secretary : M. Ralston Treasurer: T. Musch Executive Committee: M.Anderson, C. Bertwistle, P.Polkinghorne, M.Ralston, J.Taylor QCA Delegate: T. Musch Grade Committee Rep: A. McQuillan Allocation Panel – 1st Class: M. Johnson Allocation Panel – Grade: M. Johnson, C.Bertwistle, N.Grout, T. Musch Board of examination & Coaching: T. Musch, P.Parker, J. Taylor Umpires’ Observers: L.Heath, M. Johnson Umpires’ Advisor: M. Johnson Social Committee: P. Allan, P.Lindsay, P. Polkinghorne. Statistician: J. McPhee Auditor: C. A. Roggveen

Membership: 60 (includes 8 Life members) 1st Class: C. Timmins(Test Debut), C. Bertwistle, A. McQuillan, P. Parker, M. Musch (First Class debut) 1st Grade Final: C. Bertwistle, P. Parker Mel Johnson was made a Life member. A new Captain’s report was devised in an effort to elicit more relevant information on an umpire’s performance. Australian Cricket Board has taken out a national insurance policy to protect umpires against public liability. Received financial support from the QCA for advertising, our weekend seminar, new hats and badges. We also received $5000 sponsorship from the Carphone Group. Lapel pins were made mainly for umpiring bodies throughout Q’ld. A proposal for an Umpires’ Retirement Fund was submitted to the QCA. In an effort to improve umpire recruitment, a Recruitment and Liaison Officer for new umpires was appointed. Col Bertwistle filled this role. The winner of Bob Spence Medal was Merv Musch (2nd time). Other top contenders were M.Anderson, M. Hearn, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, T. Musch, P. O’Meara, P. Parker. D. Payne, P. Pienaar, M. Whitby.

Board of Exam & Coaching were kept busy. 70 umpires from around Q’ld attended inaugural QCUA seminar in Maryborough. 2 pre-season seminars were held for members. Coaching sessions held at each General Meeting. Umpire’s allowance was increased to $35 with partner and $45 without. Four newsletters were sent to Other Umpire Assn in Q’ld. 19 Associations correspond with us. Bank Account: $5245 Term Deposit: $8406

1990/91

Patron: R.Spence President: A. McQuillan Vice President: N. Scholes Secretary: N. Grout Minutes Secretary : M. Ralston Treasurer: T. Musch Executive Committee: C. Bertwistle, G. Durston, A. Paulsen, P. Polkinghorne,M. Ralston QCA Delegate: T. Musch Grade Committee Rep:P. Polkinghorne Allocation Panel – 1st Class:M. Johnson Allocation Panel – Grade: M. Johnson, C. Bertwistle, N. Grout, T. Musch Board of Examination & Coaching: M. Johnson,T. Musch, M. Ralston Recruitment & Development Officer: C. Bertwistle Umpires’ Observers: M. Johnson,P. Enright, R. Green

Umpires’ Advisor: M. Johnson Social Committee: J. Rowe,T.Artuso,P.Lindsay Statistician: R. Green Auditor: C. A. Roggeveen Membership: 70 made up of 60 Ordinary, 1Associate, 9 Life Members 1st Class: C. Timmins, C. Bertwistle, A. McQuillan, P.Parker 1st Grade Final: P. Parker, C. Timmins Inaugural year of Peter Burge Medal for the best Grade Cricketer. QCUA sponsor the award with supplying the medal and perpetual trophy. Our Umpires’ Retirement Fund was introduced by QCA. Received $6000 sponsorship from Power Brewing, major sponsor of Q’ld Cricket. QCUA cloth badge introduced and will be used by all umpires in the state. Association Ties arrived in colours of maroon, navy & grey. Jim Taylor was awarded Life Membership Introduction of Association Awards for on field achievements throughout the grades and Rookie of the Year Award. Bob Spence Medal winner was Col Bertwistle. Other top contenders were M.Anderson, M. Jay, A. McQuillan, T. Musch. P. Parker, A. Paulsen, M. Ralston, N. Scholes, B.

Turner The inaugural live-in seminar was held at Alexandra Heads for our members. No. of observers was increased to 3. Allowance increased to $40 with a partner, $50 without.

1991/92 Patron : R.Spence President : C.Timmins Vice President : N. Scholes Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : M. Ralston Treasurer : P. Latimer Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, B. Edmunds, A. Paulsen, P.Polkinghorne, M.Ralston Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : P. Polkinghorne Allocation 1st Class : M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, R. Green, N. Grout Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, T. Musch, M. Ralston Recruitment and Development Officer : C. Bertwistle Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), R. Green Umpires' Advisor : M. Johnson

Social Committee : J. Rowe (Chairman), T. Artuso, P. Lindsay, M. Ralston Statistician : R. Green Auditor : R. Cole (Pannell Kerr Forster - Chartered Accountants) Membership: 78 1st Class : Col Bertwistle, Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralson, Colin Timmins 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & C.Timmins Retirement Fund was introduced New Members to receive a rebate on the weekend seminar and rule book Mr Damien Mullins was the QCA Board member allocated to the Portfolio of Umpires Association and Women's Cricket. Prescription Sunglasses can now be worn by umpires. Bank Account : $8476 Savings Investment Account : $1674 Term Deposit : $3055 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Tony McQuillan winning from these top contenders :- M.Anderson, R. Isherwood, M. Jay, P.Parker, D.Payne, M. Ralston, Neville Scholes, Col Timmins, M. Wylie

1992/93 Patron : R.Spence President : C.Timmins

Vice President : P. Polkinghorne Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : B. Edmunds Treasurer : P. Latimer Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, B. Edmunds, A. McQuillan, M.Ralston, N. Scholes Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : P. Polkinghorne Allocation 1st Class : C. Bertwistle, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, N. Grout, B. Turner Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, T. Musch, M. Ralston Recruitment and Development Officer : C. Bertwistle Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Hoy, P. Enright Umpires' Advisor : M. Johnson Social Committee : J. Rowe (Chairman), T. Artuso, M. Jay, P. Lindsay, M. Ralston, M. Robinson Statistician : R. Green Auditor : M. Vincent

Membership: 83 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralston, Colin Timmins 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & A. McQuillan Constitution was amended to involve Country Associations Honour Board amended to include First Class Umpires prior to 1968.

It was decided to have an umpires' sports bag made. Bank Account : $3372 Savings Investment Account : $206 Term Deposit : $10427 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Tony McQuillan winning from these top contenders :- R. Isherwood, P. Latimer, A. Loynes, L. Musch, P.Parker, D.Payne, M. Ralston, J. Rowe, M. Wylie

1993/94 Patron : R.Spence President : P. Polkinghorne Vice President : R. Isherwood Secretary : N.Grout

Minute Secretary : M. Jay Treasurer : P. Latimer

Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, M. Jay, M. Johnson, A. McQuillan, W. Petersen, M.Ralston Representative Member : W. Petersen Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch/B. Turner Grade Committee Representative : P. Polkinghorne Allocation 1st Class : C. Bertwistle, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, N. Grout, A. Payne Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, M. Jay, M. Ralston Recruitment and Development Officer : C. Bertwistle

Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright Umpires' Advisor : M. Johnson Social Committee : M. Jay (Chairman), T. Artuso, K. Horton, P. Lindsay, A. Payne, N. Southall Statistician : R. Green Auditor : M. Vincent Membership: 89 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralston, Colin Timmins, M. Jay 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & A. McQuillan Umpires Allowance went up to $50 per day when officiating with a partner A special dinner to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Association was held at the Gateway Hotel on Thursday 2nd December, 1993.

Discussions were held with Queensland Cricket and Second Division regarding the placement of excess umpires.

New Sports Bag designed by Mike Ralston became available in August 1993. The ACB has approved that umpires may wear sunglasses while officiating. Bank Account : $4851 Term Deposit : $10812

1994/95

Patron : R.Spence President : P. Polkinghorne Vice President : R. Isherwood Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : A. Loynes Treasurer : P. Latimer

Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, M. Jay, M. Johnson, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, W. Petersen Representative Member : W. Petersen Q.C.A. Delegate : B. Turner Grade Committee Representative : P. Polkinghorne Allocation 1st Class : C. Bertwistle, M. Johnson

Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, N. Grout, T. Musch, A. Payne Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, T. Musch, P. Parker, M. Whitby Recruitment and Development Officer : C. Bertwistle Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright, T. Musch Umpires' Advisor : M. Johnson Social Comittee : W. Heinemann (Chairman), N. Southall, D. Vinall, D. Walker Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 92 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralston, Colin Timmins 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & C. Timmins

Excess umpires to stand in Second Division with Qld Cricket paying for one umpire per game. Many umpires wore sunglasses while officiating. Written apologies will no longer be acceptable for non-attendance at meetings to gain Bob Spence Medal points. New Badges were approved for umpires who have officiated in 150 games and 200 games. Grant Subsidy scheme was reviewed. We will again receive $30,000 over the next 3 years. Accreditation of Junior umpires was considered. The president's allowance was increased to $350 to entertain visiting dignitaries

Bank Account : $6473 Term Deposit : $11314 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Ray Isherwood winning from these top contenders :- K. Horton, R. Howard, Alan Loynes, Tony McQuillan, Mark Molesworth, Laurie Musch, P. Parker, J. Torpey Col Bertwistle became a Life Member.

1995/96

Patron : R.Spence President : R. Isherwood Vice President : A. McQuillan Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : A. Loynes Treasurer : P. Latimer Executive Committee : C.Bertwistle, W. Heinemann, M. Johnson, A. Loynes, T. Musch, W. Petersen Representative Member : W. Petersen Q.C.A. Delegate : A. Loynes Grade Committee Representative : A. McQuillan Allocation 1st Class : C. Bertwistle, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, B. Edmunds, N. Grout, T. Musch Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, T. Musch, B. Turner, M. Whitby

Recruitment and Development Officer : C. Bertwistle Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright, T. Musch Umpires' Advisor : M. Johnson Social Committee : D. Vinall (Chairman), S. Dean, W. Heinemann, S. Hoens, R. Howard, M. Robinson Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 93 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralston, Martin Whitby

1st Grade Final: P.Parker & C. Bertwistle Beenleigh/Logan and Sunshine Coast admitted to Grade Cricket. More umpires required Squirt Bottles have been provided to all umpires A maximum of $50 was approved to be paid to umpires who officiate in Coca Cola matches in the country. Incorporation will proceed. Bank Account : $10360 Term Deposit : $16050 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Michael Jay winning from these top contenders :- S. Dean, W. Heinemann, R. Howard, Ray Isherwood, Alan Loynes, Mark Molesworth, Laurie Musch, A. Payne, M. Ralston, D. Vinall Alan Files passed away.

1996/97

Patron : R.Spence President : A. McQuillan Vice President : T. Musch Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : A. Loynes Treasurer : P. Latimer

Executive Committee : Pres., VP., Sec., Treas., K. Horton, M. Jay, M. Johnson, A. Loynes, W. Petersen, M. Robinson Representative Member : W. Petersen

Q.C.A. Delegate : C. Timmins Grade Committee Representative : A. McQuillan

Allocation 1st Class : C. Bertwistle, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, B. Edmunds, N. Grout, T. Musch Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, T. Musch Recruitment and Development Officer : A. Loynes Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright, T. Musch Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Comittee : K. Horton (Chairman), W. Cressy, R. Howard, J. Mackie, P. Lindsay, D. Vinall Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 106 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Michael Ralston, Jim Torpey 1st Grade Final: P.Parker & A. McQuillan Alan Loynes and Kev Horton appear in ACB Video on Laws of Cricket ACB Level 2 exam introduced Inaugural Recruitment and Development Officer Col Bertwistle appointed 2 umpires appointed in every grade game for the

first time this season

The First Grade Award to be known as The WEP Harris Memorial Award The constitution was changed to make the Board of Examination and Coaching appointed rather than elected.

Bank Account : $5907 Term Deposit : $17273 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Glenn Zimmer winning from these top contenders :- C. Brown, W. Cressy, S. Dean, Kev Horton, R. Howard, B. Nielsen, M. Ralston, J. Rowe, J.Torpey Tony McQuillan became a Life Member. Bob Spence passed away.

1997/98

Patron : B. Gaskell President : R. Isherwood Vice President : T. Musch Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : A. Loynes Treasurer : P. Latimer Executive Committee : Pres., VP., Sec., Treas., K. Horton, M. Johnson, A. Loynes, A. McQuillan, W. Petersen, M. Ralston

Representative Member : W. Petersen Q.C.A. Delegate : K. Horton Grade Committee Representative : A. McQuillan Allocation 1st Class : R. Isherwood, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, B. Edwards, N. Grout, T. Musch Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, T. Musch Recruitment and Development Officer : A. Loynes Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright, T. Musch Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Committee : R. Howard (Chairman), J. Mackie, P. Lindsay, F. Pezzimenti, D. Vinall Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 104 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Glen Zimmer, Jim Torpey 1st Grade Final: J. Torpey & A. McQuillan Association became incorporated Scorers invited to attend our meetings New hours for first and second grade First grade final played at Allan Border oval for first time Second grade Award to be known as the Alan Pettigrew Award.

The Umpires Association was included in the celebration of 100 years of grade cricket. A dinner was held to mark the occasion. A new casual shirt designed by former member Michelle Smith was approved and will be available at the beginning of next season. Bank Account : $13363 Term Deposit : $18399 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Michael Jay winning from these top contenders :- C. Brown, W. Heinemann, P. Lavallee, A. Loynes, L. Musch, A. Payne, J. Rowe, D. Vinall, M. Whitman

1998/99

Patron : B. Gaskell President : R. Isherwood Vice President : T. Musch Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : A. Loynes Treasurer : P. Latimer/M. Molesworth Executive Committee : M. Johnson, A. Loynes, W. Petersen, M. Ralston, J. Torpey, G. Zimmer Representative Member : W. Petersen

Q.C.A. Delegate : M. Ralston Grade Committee Representative : A. Loynes

Allocation 1st Class : R. Isherwood, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), C. Bertwistle, B. Edmunds, N. Grout, T. Musch

Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, T. Musch, J. Rowe Recruitment and Development Officer : A. Loynes Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), P. Enright, T. Musch Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Committee : C. Brown (Chairman), P. Lavallee, N. O'Brien, D. White, M. Whitman Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 110 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Glenn Zimmer, Jim Torpey, Lawrie Musch 1st Grade Final: J. Torpey & A. McQuillan Photos appeared in Annual Report for first time Shield umpires travelled interstate for first time Scorers invited to join association as associate members Property Officer position created and will be appointed. The association was successful in obtaining a government grant of $4000 to buy 2 video cameras. An increase in the umpires allowance to $65 per day has been requested.

Bank Account : $8876 Term Deposit : $19467

Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Jim Torpey winning from these top contenders :- I. Barsby, C. Brown, R. Howard, P. Lavallee, A. Loynes, L. Musch, A. Payne, J. Rowe, G. Zimmer

1999/2000

Patron : B. Gaskell President : R. Isherwood Vice President : J. Torpey Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : J. Veivers Treasurer : M. Molesworth

Executive Committee : M. Johnson, A. Loynes, N. Farrell, M. Ralston, G. Fazen, G. Zimmer Representative Member : N. Farrell Q.C.A. Delegate : R. Howard Grade Committee Representative : G. Zimmer Allocation 1st Class : R. Isherwood, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), N. Grout, T. Musch, B. Westphal

Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), M. Jay, A. Loynes, J. Rowe Recruitment and Development Officer : A. Loynes Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), W. Heinneman, L. Johnson Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), P. Lavallee, N. O'Brien, V. Sestito, M. Whitman, I. Wyeth

Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 110 1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Glenn Zimmer, Jim Torpey, Lawrie Musch 1st Grade Final: P. Parker & A. McQuillan Changed name and constitution Scorers became full members of association Media Liaison Officer created – Jim Torpey appointed Videos used by Observers for first time First Property Officers appointed – Greg Cubit and Steve Dean Self assessment for umpires introduced Game badge statistics changed to include semi-finals and finals First Patrons Awards presented – Peter Parker and Barry Westphal at AGM and Merv Barton, Bruce Edmunds and Arthur Payne at Annual Dinner Bank Account : $17788 Term Deposit : $20113 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Lawrie Musch winning from these top contenders :- R. Brown, G. Cubit, J. Ezzy, P. Farley, M. Jay, P. Lavallee, A. Loynes, D. McIver, J. Veivers

Mike Ralston became a Life Member.

2000/01

Patron : B. Gaskell President : M. Jay Vice President : J. Torpey/M. Musch Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : J. Veivers Treasurer : M. Molesworth

Executive Committee : S.Dean, N. Farrell, R. Isherwood, L. Johnson/M. Johnson, A. Loynes, T. Musch/D. White Representative Member : N. Farrell Q.C.A. Delegate : R. Howard Grade Committee Representative : G. Zimmer Allocation 1st Class : R. Isherwood, M. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : M. Johnson (Chairman), N. Grout, L. Johnson, T. Musch, B. Westphal Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Johnson (Chairman), G. Cubit, M. Jay, A. Loynes, T. Musch, P. Parker, J. Rowe Recruitment and Development Officer : A. Loynes Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), L. Johnson, T. Musch Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Bonner, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, V. Sestito, I. Wyeth Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 100

1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Glenn Zimmer, Jim Torpey, Lawrie Musch 1st Grade Final: J. Torpey & A. McQuillan Honorariums introduced for the positions of Recruitment and Develpment officer and Allocations Officer. Scorers initial stationery and equipment cost to be reimbursed. Bank Account : $6210 Term Deposit : $21241 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Jim Veivers winning from these top contenders :- R. Brown, G. Cubit, J. Ezzy, P. Farley, R. Howard, M. Jay, R. Johnsen, J. Rowe, J. Torpey Peter Parker became a Life Member.

2001/02

Patron : B. Gaskell President : M. Jay Vice President : M. Musch Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : J. Veivers Treasurer : M. Molesworth Executive Committee : S.Dean, N. Farrell, R. Howard, L.Johnson, G. Fazen, D. White

Representative Member : N. Farrell

Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : T. Musch Allocation 1st Class : M. Johnson, L. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : L. Johnson (Chairman), N. Grout, R. Howard, T. Musch, B. Westphal

Board of Examination and Coaching : J. Rowe (Chairman), G. Cubit, M. Johnson, T. Musch, P. Parker Recruitment and Development Officer : P. Parker Umpires' Observers : M. Johnson (Chairman), L. Johnson, T. Musch, K. Horton (Reserve) Director of Umpiring : M. Johnson Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Bonner, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, I. Wyeth Statistician : R. Green Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 115

1st Class : Tony McQuillan, Peter Parker, Glen Zimmer, Jim Torpey, Lawrie Musch, Bruce Oxenford 1st Grade Final: J. Torpey & A. McQuillan Qld Cricket has agreed to a reserve Observer. Name badges were given to any members who wanted them. All umpires of the Sub-District Umpires Association were welcomed as Associate Members.

A First Aid Course is being offered to the members during the off season. Qld Cricket has offered a facility to deduct our annual subscription from our first allowance of the season.

Bank Account : $26014 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Andrew Curran winning from these top contenders :- I. Barsby, G. Cubit, A. Dore, R. Howard, L. Musch, B. O'Rourke, J. Rowe, P. Shine, J. Torpey

2002/03 Patron : B. Gaskell President : M. Jay Vice President : A. Loynes Secretary : N.Grout Minute Secretary : J. Veivers/B. O'Rourke Treasurer : M. Molesworth

Executive Committee : Pres., VP., Sec., Treas., S.Dean, N. Farrell, R. Howard, L. Johnson, T. Musch, D. White Representative Member : N. Farrell Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : T. Musch Allocation 1st Class : G. Zimmer, L. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : L. Johnson (Chairman), N. Grout, R. Howard, T. Musch, B. Westphal

Board of Examination and Coaching : J. Rowe (Chairman), G. Cubit, T. Musch Recruitment and Development Officer : J. Rowe Umpires' Observers : L. Johnson (Chairman), K. Horton, T. Musch Director of Umpiring : G. Zimmer Scorers' Sub-Committee : J. Harris (Chairperson), B. Fitzgerald (Secretary)

Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Rostedt, P. Shine, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, I. Wyeth Statistician : R. Howard Auditor : V. Knauth Membership: 116 1st Class : Peter Parker, Dave Orchard, Bruce Oxenford 1st Grade Final: J. Torpey & B. Oxenford Facilitator reports introduced for First Grade. Risk management checklists introduced for each day of a match. Semi Final and Final appointments will include one umpire from First grade and one umpire from that grade. Accreditation of Umpires was offered to members. Umpires who failed to complete a captains Report were deemed to score zero for purposes of the Bob Spence Medal. An Umpires' Techniques manual was introduced during the off season.

Qld Cricket provided baseball gloves to assist the training of First Class and First Grade umpires.

Bank Account : $11625 Term Deposit : $22304 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Bruce Oxenford winning from these top contenders :- P. Boland, R. Brown, G. Cubit, A. Curran, I. Forsyth, M. Jay, R. Johnsen, T. O'Rourke, P. Shine Alan Loynes became a Life Member. Les Heath passed away.

2003/04

Patron : B. Gaskell President : M. Jay Vice President : N. Grout Secretary : R. Johnsen Minute Secretary : B. O'Rourke Treasurer : M. Molesworth, P. Farley

Executive Committee : R. Howard, L. Johnson, T. Musch, D. White, I. Wyeth, M. Dalgliesh Representative Member : M. Dalgleish Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : T. Musch Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, L. Johnson Allocation Panel Grade : L. Johnson (Chairman), N. Grout, R. Howard, T. Musch, B. Westphal, M. Ralston

Board of Examination and Coaching : J. Rowe (Chairman), T. Musch, D. Brandon, M. Ralston, A. Loynes Recruitment and Development Officer : J. Rowe Umpires' Observers : L. Johnson (Chairman), T. Musch, S. Dean, M. Ralston Director of Umpiring : M. Ralston Scorers' Sub-Committee : J. Harris (Chairperson), B. Fitzgerald (Secretary)

Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Eedy, A. Rostedt, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, I. Wyeth Statistician : R. Howard Auditor : M. Boulton Membership: 128

1st Class : Peter Parker, Dave Orchard, Bruce Oxenford 1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & B. Oxenford An Intoxicated Player Policy was introduced. The Association received $2944 as their share of proceeds from The Batman. Email used for Black and White and other important information. It was agreed to hold the annual seminar on a Home and Away basis. Next season all umpires to hold a Suitability Card (Blue Card).

A polo umpiring shirt was introduced on a trial basis. All umpires to complete Facilitator reports from next season.

No Accounts were published Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Don White winning from these top contenders :- D. Brandon, G. Cubit, A. Curran, R. Johnsen, B. O'Rourke, C. Pritchard, B. Ryan, P. Shine, B. Westphal Barry Westphal became a Life Member.

2004/05

Patron : B. Gaskell President : N. Grout Vice President : T. Musch Secretary : R. Johnsen Minute Secretary : B. O'Rourke Treasurer : P. Farley Executive Committee : R. Howard, L. Johnson, A. Dore, D. White, I. Wyeth, M. Dalgliesh Representative Member : M. Dalgleish

Q.C.A. Delegate : T. Musch Grade Committee Representative : T. Musch Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, L. Johnson

Allocation Panel Grade : L. Johnson (Chairman), R. Howard, T. Musch, B. Westphal, M. Ralston Board of Examination and Coaching : J. Rowe (Chairman), T. Musch, M. Ralston, A. Loynes, G. Cubit Recruitment and Development Officer : J. Rowe Umpires' Observers : L. Johnson, T. Musch, S. Dean, M. Ralston Director of Umpiring : M. Ralston Property Officer : P. Shine Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Eedy, A. Rostedt, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, I. Wyeth Statistician : R. Howard Auditor : M. Boulton Membership: 111 1st Class : Peter Parker, Dave Orchard, Bruce Oxenford, N. McNamara, Tim Laycock A new computerized allocation system was introduced. The first Home seminar was held at Allan Border field. The Executive met with several clubs to discuss the previous season. An increase in the umpires allowance was approved but the retirement scheme was discontinued. All members were paid their entitlement in full.

The Bob Spence Medal rules were amended so that umpires needed to be available on more Sundays to gain maximum points. All umpires now must have a Blue Card to be appointed to games. The executive donated $1000 to the Tsunami Appeal. First grade badges made available to members who have stood in at least 25 First Grade games. All new umpires to be accredited. The first TAFE course was held for Umpiring and Scoring. Bank Account : $10409 Term Deposit : $29529 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Norm McNamara winning from these top contenders :- D. White, G. Cubit, R. Johnsen, B. O'Rourke, G. Aspinall, A. Loynes, P. Shine, D. McIver, J. Kangur

1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & T.Laycock

2005/06

Patron : B. Gaskell President : N. Grout

Vice President : T. Musch Secretary : R. Johnsen

Minute Secretary : B. O'Rourke Treasurer : P. Farley

Executive Committee : R. Howard, D. McIver, I. Barsby, D. White, I. Wyeth, C. Spalding Representative Member : C. Spalding Q.C.A. Delegate : R. Johnsen Grade Committee Representative : M. Ralston Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, L. Johnson

Allocation Panel Grade : M. Musch (Chairman), D. White, R. Howard, B. Westphal, M. Ralston Board of Examination and Coaching : J. Rowe (Chairman), T. Musch, M. Ralston, A. Loynes, A. Curran Recruitment and Development Officer : J. Rowe Umpires' Observers :J. Rowe, T. Musch, S. Dean, M. Ralston Director of Umpiring : M. Ralston Property Officer : P. Shine Social Committee : D. White (Chairman), A. Eedy, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, I. Wyeth, D. Woodman

Statistician : R. Howard Auditor : M. Boulton Membership: 136

1st Class : Peter Parker, Dave Orchard, Bruce Oxenford, N. McNamara, Tim Laycock 1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & T.Laycock The proceeds from the Batman's raffles were distributed to the members in the form of a $15 voucher redeemable from our Association merchandise. General Meetings were held at Northgate because the Ian Healy Room was too small. Spirit of Cricket Awards were introduced and our Association sponsored them by supplying the trophies. Two digital video cameras were purchased for the observers. Bank Account : $5525 Term Deposit : $23017 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Ron Johnsen winning from these top contenders :- A. Curran, P. Boland, D. McIver, A. Dore, A. Loynes, B. O'Rourke, I. Wyeth, N. McNamara, P. Shine Michael Jay became a Life Member. Arthur Payne passed away.

2006/07 Patron : B.Gaskell President : N. Grout Vice President : M. Musch Secretary : R. Johnsen Treasurer :P. Farley

Management Committee : R. Howard, D. McIver, I. Barsby, D. White, I. Wyeth, C. Spalding Representative Member : C. Spalding Q.C.A. Delegate : M. Musch Grade Committee Representative : M. Ralston Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, L. Johnson Allocation Grade : D. White, R. Howard, B. Westphal, M. Musch, M. Ralston Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Musch, P. Boland, A. Loynes, D. McIver, M. Ralston, A. Curran Recruitment and Development Officer : J. Rowe Observation Panel : M. Ralston, M. Musch, S. Dean, J. Rowe Social Committee : D. White, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, J. Black, D. Woodman, I. Wyeth, A. Eedy Property Officer : P. Shine Statistician : R. Howard General Minutes Secretary : R.Gruenfeld Director of Umpiring : M. Ralston Auditor : M. Boulton Membership: 194 1st Class : P. Parker, D. Orchard, B. Oxenford, T. Laycock

1st Grade Final: T. Laycock & D. Orchard Sub-Districts and Churches umpires were incorporated into our Association. Meetings held in the new Ian Healy Room. Bank Account : $16894 Term Deposit : $30617 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Ian Barsby winning from these top contenders :- A. Curran, R. Gruenfeld, R. Kampmann, J. Kangur, A. Loynes, D.McIver, P. Monaghan, T. O'Rourke, P. Shine. Ross Howard became a Life Member.

2007/08 Patron : B.Gaskell President : N. Grout Vice President : M. Musch/R. Howard Secretary : R. Johnsen Treasurer : N.Abbate Management Committee : R. Howard, P. Boland, I. Barsby, D. White, C. Spalding Representative Member : C. Spalding Q.C.A. Delegate : M. Musch*/P. Farley Grade Committee Representative : N. Grout

Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, D. Orchard Allocation Grade : D. White, R. Howard, R. Johnsen, M. Musch*, G. Rogers Board of Examination and Coaching : M. Musch*, P. Boland, A. Loynes, D. McIver, P. Spence, A. Dore Training and Development Officer : A. Loynes Observation Panel : R. Johnsen, M. Musch*, S. Dean, J. Rowe Social Committee : D. White, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, J. Black, G. Aspinall, R. Rooke-Jones Property Officers : P. Shine, C. Hoffman Statistician : R. Howard General Minutes Secretary : R.Gruenfeld State Umpiring Manager : M. Ralston State Umpiring Coach : D. Orchard Membership: 170 1st Class : P. Parker, D. Orchard, N. McNamara, B. Oxenford, T. Laycock 1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & A. Curran Facilitators Report marks are to be done in private by the captains. AGM will be held in July and will replace the old July General Meeting. Bank Account : $56753 Bob Spence Medal Dinner resulted in Peter Boland winning from these top contenders :- P. Monaghan, T. O'Rourke, P. Shine, C. Hoffman, I. Barsby,

D. Mealey, R. Howard, G. McLean, A. Dore, Duane McAndrew

John Rowe became a Life Member .

2008/09

Patron : B.Gaskell President : N. Grout Vice President : R. Howard Secretary : R. Johnsen Treasurer : N.Abbate Management Committee : P. Farley, P. Boland, I. Barsby, D. White, P. Shine Representative Member : C. Spalding Q.C.A. Delegate : P. Farley Grade Committee Representative : N. Grout Allocation 1st Class : M. Ralston, D. Orchard Allocation Grade : D. White, R. Howard, R. Johnsen, M. Jay, B. Smith Board of Examination and Coaching : P. Shine, P. Boland, A. Loynes, R Fryer, M Jay, P. Spence, A. Dore Training and Development Officer : A. Loynes Observation Panel : R. Johnsen, D. White, S. Dean Social Committee : D. White, D. McIver, N. O'Brien, J. Black, P. Monaghan, R. Rooke-Jones Property Officers : C. Hoffman

Statistician : R. Howard State Umpiring Manager : M. Ralston State Umpiring Coach : D. Orchard Membership: 170 1st Class : B. Oxenford, T. Laycock, N. McNamara 1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & A. Curran Beenleigh umpires joined our association and we appointed umpires to their 3rd and 4th grade. In a continued effort to assist our members, we reduced our Annual Subscription, provided all umpires with a complimentary umpiring shirt and reimbursed members for their new hats. Peter Parker retired from all levels of umpiring. A workbook was developed for prospective umpires to complete prior to commencing the technical lectures. Mel Johnson Award was won by new member, Peter Chapman Bob Spence was won by Jay Kangur. Other contenders were P. Shine, C. Hoffman, I.Barsby, R. Howard, Duane McAndrew,P. Chapman, B. Farrell, P.Smith & P.Boland Our allowance was increased to $90 with a partner. Total Current Assets :$60 310.88

2009/10 Patron : B.Gaskell President : N. Grout Vice President : R. Howard Secretary : R. Johnsen Treasurer : N Abbate Management Committee : P Shine, P Boland, I Barsby, D White, D McIver Q.C.A. Delegate : J Black Grade Committee Representative : N Grout Board of Examination and Coaching : P Boland, A Loynes, R Howard, P Shine, R Fryer, M Jay, A Dore Training and Development Officer : M Jay Social Committee : D White, D McIver, N O'Brien, J Black, P Monaghan, R Rooke-Jones Property Officer : C Hoffman Statistician : R. Howard General Meeting Minute Secretary : J Black Membership: 177 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, N McNamara, D Mealey, J Kangur, C Hoffmann 1st Grade Final: N. McNamara & J Kangur Total Current Assets: $63,537.60

Bob Spence Medal won by Jay Kangur Life Member: Ron Johnsen Queensland Cricket took control of recruiting, training, allocating and observing umpires. These various panels were selected by the State Umpire Manager. The Representative Member position on the Management Committee is no longer needed as the responsibilities of this position have been taken over by the State Umpire Manager. The position of General Meeting Secretary was created to take the minutes We held our 40th Anniversary luncheon at the Cricketer’s Club in August.

.2010/11 Patron: B Gaskell President : N Grout

Vice President : R Howard Secretary : R Johnsen Treasurer : N Abbate Management Committee: P Boland, I Barsby, D White, G Fazen, G Tutt Q.C.A. Delegate : J Black/P Farley Grade Committee Representative : N Grout Board of Examination and Coaching: P Boland, A Loynes, R Howard, P Shine, M Jay, N McNamara, D Mealey, J Kangur

Training and Development Officer: P Boland Social Committee: D White, D McIver, N O'Brien, J Black, M Mellifont, P Johnsen, R Rooke-Jones Property Officer: M Branch Statistician: R. Howard General Meeting Minute Secretary: J Black/C Brown Membership: 144 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, N McNamara, D Mealey, J Kangur, C Hoffmann, P Reiffel 1st Grade Final: N McNamara & D Mealey Total Current Assets: $69,874.83 Bob Spence Medal won by Ian Barsby and Alan Grieve Life member: D White An Umpires Handbook was compiled containing information on district clubs and umpiring etiquette. Members assisted the District clubs in the clean up after the floods. Queensland Cricket changed the umpiring fee structure: First and second grade $110 per day all other umpires $100 per day

2011/12

Patron: B Gaskell President: N Grout

Vice President: P Boland Secretary: R Howard Treasurer: P Farley Management Committee: A Moir, I Barsby, S Kumar, G Tutt, N Abbate, G Fazen, C Brown, C Hoffmann (G Fazen, C Brown and N Abbate resigned their positions from the Management Committee during the year and were replaced by S Kumar, C Hoffmann and G Tutt) Q.C.A. Delegate: P Farley Grade Committee Representative: N Grout Board of Examination and Coaching: P Boland, A Loynes, C Hoffmann, P Shine, M Jay, N McNamara, D Mealey, J Kangur

Training and Development Officer: P Boland

Social Committee: D White, D McIver, N O'Brien, J Black, M Melifont, P Johnsen, R Rooke-Jones Property Officer: M Branch Statistician: R. Johnsen General Meeting Minute Secretary: C Brown Membership: 147 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, J Kangur, C Hoffmann, P Reiffel, M Branch 1st Grade Final: I Barsby & D Mealey Total Current Assets :$71,951.53

Bob Spence Medal won by Ian Barsby Life Member: I Barsby Jim Taylor and Bob Crouch both passed away. Both gentlemen were very involved in our Association filling many roles in both administration and training. Both were respected First Grade umpires with Jim rising to First Class level. Pam Gaskell presented our Association with a magnificent quilt depicting the umpiring signals. Umpiring fees went up by $5 per day

2012/13 Patron: B Gaskell President: N Grout

Vice President: P Boland Secretary: R Howard Treasurer: P Farley Management Committee: A Moir, I Barsby, R Ambrose, S Kumar, C Hoffmann Q.C.A. Delegate: R Neate Grade Committee Representative: N Grout Board of Examination and Coaching : P Boland, A Willis, C Hoffmann, P Shine, D Mealey, J Kangur

Training and Development Officer : P Boland

Social Committee: A Moir, D McIver, R Ambrose, N O'Brien, S Kumar, P Chapman

Property Officer: M Branch / S Sinclair Statistician: R. Johnsen General Meeting Minute Secretary: N O’Brien Membership: 141 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, J Kangur, C Hoffmann, B Farrell, M Branch, J Ruddick-Collins 1st Grade Final: J Kangur & D Mealey Total Current Assets 77,959.92 Bob Spence Medal won by David McIver Compulsory refresher exams were introduced A survey of clubs revealed that 83% of respondents thought that the umpiring standard was above average.

2013/14 Patron: B Gaskell President: N Grout

Vice President: P Boland Secretary: R Howard Treasurer: P Farley Management Committee: A Moir, I Barsby, R Ambrose, S Kumar, C Hoffmann Q.C.A. Delegate: R Ambrose Grade Committee Representative: N Grout

Board of Examination and Coaching: P Boland, A Willis, C Hoffmann, P Shine, D Mealey, B Farrell, S Dionysius, P Farley

Training and Development Officer: P Boland

Social Committee: A Moir, D McIver, R Ambrose, S Kumar, P Chapman Property Officer: S Sinclair Statistician: R Johnsen Assistant Secretary: M White Membership: 131 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, C Hoffmann, M Branch, S Dionysius 1st Grade Final: C Hoffmann & D Mealey Total Current Assets: :$71,420.69 Bob Spence Medal won by Peter Boland Life Member: P Boland Assistant Secretary position created, duties include: general meeting minutes, organising umpires for carnivals and midweek games, webpage updating and maintenance The Association was informed by Queensland Cricket that due to their poor financial situation, all Affiliated Associations were going to experience a reduction in their grant and in this context, our Association lost its entire grant of $10,000 per year and also were required to pay each member’s insurance

2014/15

Patron: B Gaskell President: N Grout

Vice President: P Boland Secretary: R Johnsen Treasurer: P Farley Management Committee: A Moir, I Barsby, R Ambrose, D McAndrew, R Howard Q.C.A. Delegate: R Ambrose Grade Committee Representative: N Grout Examination and Coaching: P Boland, M Branch, P Farley, D Koch Training and Development Officer: P Boland

Social Committee: A Moir, R Ambrose, D McAndrew, D McIver Property Officer: G Tutt Statistician: R. Howard Assistant Secretary: M White Membership: 116 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, C Hoffmann, M Branch, K Naylor, S Farrell, D Koch, B Farrell 1st Grade Final: D Koch & D Mealey Total Current Assets :$66,103.88 Bob Spence Medal won by Ian Barsby for a record 4th time

The positions of State Umpire Manager and State Umpire Coach are combined. R Dunbar is the new Umpire Support Manager. The qualification for Game Badges was changed to allow for all games to count in some form. As a result, 300 and 400 Game Badges had to be struck.

2015/16

Patron: B Gaskell President: N Grout Vice President: P .Boland Secretary: R Johnsen Treasurer: S Eustace Management Committee: R Ambrose*, I Barsby, J Griffith, R Howard, D McIver, A Moir *R Ambrose resigned February 2016, J Griffith was elected at the February 2016 General Meeting as his replacement. Q.C.A. Delegate: M White Grade Committee Representative: N Grout Lower Grade Selection Panel: R Johnsen, R Howard, P Boland Lower Grade Observation Panel: R Johnsen, R Howard, M Ralston Board of Examination and Coaching: P Boland, M Branch, S Farrell, D Koch, J Ruddick-Collins Training and Development Officer: P Boland Social Committee: A Moir, R Ambrose, T Edmonds,

D McAndrew, D McIver Statistician: T Cupitt Assistant Secretary: M White Membership: 124 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, T Edmonds, M Branch, S Farrell, D Koch, B Farrell, J Ruddick-Collins 1st Grade Final: D Koch & D Mealey Total Current Assets :$66,028.00 Bob Spence Medal won by Benjamin Farrell Test Umpire and former member Peter Enright passed away. Peter stood in 3 tests Blue on field umpiring shirts introduced. Selection and Observation Panels split in two. First and Second Grades selected by Umpire Support Manager with a panel selected by him. All other grades selected and observed by a panel appointed by our Management Committee The Social Committee assumed the responsibility of supplying our merchandise 1st and 2nd Grades $120 per day. 3rd -6th, Sub Districts, GPS $110 per day. One Day Games same as the per day rate above. T20 $75for one game $150 for 2 games.

2016/17 Patron: B Gaskell President: P Boland Vice President: A Moir Secretary: R Johnsen Treasurer: S Eustace Management Committee: I Barsby, J Griffith, R Howard, D McAndrew, D McIver Q.C.A. Delegate: M White Lower Grade Selection Panel: R Johnsen, R Howard, Lower Grade Observation Panel: R Johnsen, R Howard, M Ralston Board of Examination and Coaching: M Branch, S Dionysius, D Koch, D Mealey Training and Development Officer: M Branch Social Committee: A Moir, T Edmonds, G Kotteakos, D McAndrew, D McIver, N Grout Statistician: T Cupitt Assistant Secretary: M White Membership: 127 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Mealey, D Taylor, M Branch, S Farrell, D Koch, S Dionysius 1st Grade Final: D Koch & D Mealey Total Current Assets :$60,234.90 Bob Spence Medal won by Peter Boland Life Member: Bruce Oxenford

We no longer have a representative on the Grade Committee Nelma Grout stands down as President Umpiring Fees increased by $10 per day Queensland Cricket provides free umpiring hats to all members Beastwear became our sponsor for all our merchandise for the next 3 years.

2017/18

Patron: B Gaskell President: P Boland Vice President: A Moir Secretary: M White Treasurer: S Eustace Management Committee: I Barsby, J Griffith, R Howard, D McAndrew, D McIver Q.C.A. Delegate: M White Lower Grade Selection Panel: R Howard, D McIver, J Rowe Lower Grade Observation Panel: R Howard, D McIver, J Rowe Board of Examination and Coaching: M Branch, S Dionysius, D Koch, D Taylor Training and Development Officer: M Branch Social Committee: A Moir, T Edmonds, G Kotteakos, D McAndrew, D McIver, N Grout Statistician: T Cupitt Assistant Secretary: S Bocking

Membership: 116 Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Taylor, M Branch, D Rosolen S Farrell, D Koch, S Dionysius, N James, J Bradley 1st Grade Final: D Taylor & S Farrell Total Current Assets: $64,319.62 Bob Spence Medal won by Steven Farley Brian Gaskell steps down as Patron Beastwear is now sponsoring our merchandise Jack Newcombe and Peter Chapman passed away. Jack stood in 9 Sheffield Shield games between 1966 and 1972 and was a Life Member Peter started umpiring in 2008 and stood in over 150 games

2018/19

Patron: S Vasta President: P Boland Vice President: A Moir Secretary: M White Treasurer: S Eustace Management Committee: I Barsby, J Griffith, R Howard, D McAndrew, S Farley

Q.C.A. Delegate: M White Board of Examination and Coaching: Steve Dionysius, Donovan Koch, David Taylor, Nathan James, Daniel Rosolen, David Brandon Training and Development Officer: S Dionysius Social Committee: A Moir, D McIver, D McAndrew, T Edmonds, G Kotteakos, M Olsen, N Grout Statistician: T Cupitt Assistant Secretary: S Farley Membership: 120 approx. Cricket Australia and First Class Umpires B Oxenford, D Taylor, D Rosolen, S Farrell, D Koch, S Dionysius, N James, J Adie 1st Grade Final: D Koch and D Taylor Total Current Assets: N/A at time of printing Umpiring Fees raised by $10 per day Bruce Oxenford the 6th Australian umpire to stand in 50 Tests. Sal Vasta is our new Patron