CASTLEKNOCK BRIDGE CLUB
Minutes
Annual General Meeting
Approximately 80 members attended the AGM which was held in St. Brigid’s Parish Centre, Castleknock on the 19th May 2011.
Apologies were received from Pat Arthur.
Minutes
The Minutes of the last AGM were circulated, taken as read and approved by the meeting on the proposition of Barbara Burke and seconded by Ann Clarkin.
Matters Arising
The President, Michael Fitzgerald, confirmed that the points raised at last year’s AGM were dealt with as follows ;
- Format for presentation of President’s Prize – changed as suggested, all prizes numbered
- Annual contribution of €500 to St. Brigid’s School shown separately in accounts
- The cost of club outing reduced to €25 – subsidised by club to the tune of €500
- Over crowding and Air Conditioning – The installation of a comprehensive air-conditioning system has been established at a prohibitive cost of €25,000 - €30,000. Careful management of heating and reduced membership has helped to alleviate these problems.
Secretary’s Report
The Secretary’s Report was circulated, taken as read and approved by the meeting on the proposition of Pat Hannon and seconded by Pauline McDonald.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was circulated and was adopted on the proposition of David Melody and seconded by Noreen Somers.
President’s Address
The President, Michael, thanked Renée Kelly for proposing him for President. He said he enjoyed his year and was delighted to have had the opportunity to put something back, which he saw as very important. He thanked each member of the Committee individually for their help and assistance, also the Auditor Owen Cummins, the car park attendant Paul and Finbarr from the Parish Centre. Michael also thanked his partner, Gerry More O’Ferrall for his understanding and the members for their support. In the unavoidable absence of Tony Smyth, the incoming President, Michael then handed over to Sean McNamee the incoming Vice-President. Sean then thanked Michael on behalf of Tony and all the members and made a small presentation to him. He said Tony was looking forward to his year as President and he asked the members to try to get to bridge by which would help the Tournament Directors enormously. He outlined the structure of the new Committee as follows ;
Proposed by: Seconded by:
Tony Smith President Ml Fitzgerald Mary Kearns
Sean McNamee Vice President Tony Smith Jim Egan
Vera Smyth Treasurer Tony Smyth Veronica Farry
Mary Kearns Secretary Tony Smith Vincent Flynn
The other members of the Committee are :
Neil Burke (Points Secretary), Noirin Casey (Match Maker), Mary Lyons, Stasia Connolly, Sheila Healy, Barbara Burke and Michael Fitzgerald (ex Officio).
Sean thanked the retiring committee members for their contribution to the Club; Pauline McDonald, Sue Streek, Jim Egan, Mary Greene, Renée Kelly and Jim Farragher.
Nomination of Auditor
Owen Cummins was re-appointed Auditor on the proposition of Vera Smyth and seconded by Ann Murphy
Motions
There were no motions received.
Any Other Business
In response to a question from Mary Brady it was confirmed that there is a defibrillator available in the Parish Centre and that Finbarr is fully trained to use it.
Kay McDonald brought to the attention of the Committee the importance of everyone being treated equally when applying an average as a penalty for slow play.
The Vice President thanked the members for attending and on behalf of the President wished everyone an enjoyable bridge year.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
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