Meeting: Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

Club: North Herts Knights Basketball Club

Date: 20 November 2025

Following the formal resignation of the previous Chair John H, the committee held a vote to appoint a new Chair. Adam Sullivan was nominated and seconded, with unanimous approval. Adam accepted the role and will assume responsibility immediately, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of leadership.

A proposal was made to introduce the role of Club Secretary to strengthen administrative support. Simon Mortimer was nominated and seconded with full committee approval. He brings extensive governance experience, including prior committee service at Stevenage Football Club and nine years as editor of their matchday programme. Simon will lead communication and coordination across the club.

To enhance safeguarding and player support, a Welfare Officer role was proposed. Claire Park was nominated and unanimously seconded. Claire has over 13 years of experience in children's services, specialising in safeguarding, mental health, antisocial behaviour, youth justice, and supporting vulnerable young people. She is also undertaking a degree in Social Work and brings strong youth work experience to the position.

The two previous positions for Knights 1 and Knights 2 representatives were consolidated into one role. Euan Kassir was nominated and unanimously approved. Ewan has prior experience on the Knights committee as well as the Hertfordshire Basketball League committee. Thanks to Matt and Rob for taking on these roles over the last few years. 

To strengthen communication between parents and the committee, a Parent Representative role was created. Paul Walton was nominated and seconded with full approval. Paul is already actively involved as a parent helper and will act as the main point of contact for parents.

Recognising the importance of community sessions as the foundation of the club’s player pathway, Geoff Darlow was nominated and unanimously approved. Geoff is one of the club’s founding members and currently runs the community sessions, supporting recruitment and youth development.

A representative role was established to support the women’s and girls’ programmes. Mia, Captain of the Women’s National League team, was nominated and unanimously seconded. She is a Level 2 coach with significant experience and is committed to expanding opportunities for girls and promoting the women’s pathway within the club.

An operational supporting role was proposed to help manage referees and table officials. John Arnold volunteered to oversee officiating requirements and coordinate qualification pathways for referees, table officials, and coaches.

The committee successfully appointed a new Chair and filled key new roles designed to improve governance, communication, safeguarding, senior team structure, parental engagement, community development, and representation for women and girls. These appointments significantly strengthen the club’s leadership and support framework.
 

Additionally administrative positions have been discussed, but yet to be fulfilled.
 

We confirmed the club was founded in 2001, meaning next year we celebrate 25 years, an important milestone that should be celebrated with a fundraiser/fun day with potential tie in the Letchworth festival in June 2026. A subgroup will be formed to organise this effort.
 

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