Having spent a number of years as Treasurer of the Union, Jim Dean took over as President from Tony Reading, looking forward to his two years of office which will take the Union into its centenary year.

There were financial reports to go with the elections of our new 1st Team Captain Andy Kearns (Nuneaton), and our 2nd Team Captain, Gordon Marston (Boldmere). Andy will serve for two years whilst Gordon (who has been 1st Team captain) will look after the 2004 season and pass on the responsibilities to Nick Clifford at the 2004 Annual Dinner.

Jak Hamblett (Handsworth) is the new Boys Captain. Retiring 1st Captain Ian Watkins was also elected onto the Executive.

In Any Other Business, there was discussion of the interpretation of the new handicap regulations and possible changes to licensing laws. If you have any questions regarding the handicap system, please contact John Stubbings WUGC Secretary and the Union will also provide advice, as and when appropriate, on changes to the licensing laws.

Preparations are well under way for 2006 when the Union will be holding a number of special events to celebrate what has already been a very successful 98 years and both new Captains were looking forward to 2004 being a year to remember. The reports on the first friendly matches are now in the Warwickshire Men section