Crossma len U3A AGM rd 3 December 2019 The meeting was opened by our chairperson, Raymond, who welcomed all present. There were I￿enty-three members in attendance and an apology was received from Kathleen Tully. The minutes of the 2018 AGM were read and adopted on the propo￿1 of Kathleen Mcconville and seconded by Kitty McBride. The chairperson thanked the secretary and there were no matters arising from the minutes. Kathleen distributed Copies of the treasurerfs report and in her presentation pointed out that the main expenditure was the room rental of £25 per week at an annual cost of £1,300. After a short discussion, the treasurer's report was adopted on the proposal of Margaret Mcconville and seconded by Brigie Mcmahon. Events Officer Report Tony handed out copies of the report to members attending. The report oudined the following.. l The main activities included: Crochet Classes Relaxation Classes Art Classes Home Security Scheme Creggan C.O.I. Carol SeNice 2 Summary of Outings: Day Trip to Kavanagh Country Day Trip to Downpatrick Visit and workshop at Finnegan's Nursery & Garden Centre Visit to Amiagh Observatory and Planetarium A planned r2sidentsal OL￿n9 ts ThuHes did notgo ahead due to 8 lack of interest 3 Monthly Lunch Outings: There were eight monthly lunch outings to different places as well as the Christmas lunch and party. 4 Contacts with other agencies: Fermanagh, Armagh Connect Together Commissioner for Older People in Northem Ireland Ballybot House, Newry Crossmaglen Credit Union Crossmaglen ￿brary Cross Square Hotel Crossmaglen Rangers Fcotball aub McEntee's Catering Martin Prichard of Land and Propety Services Market Place Theatre, Amiagh lontas Theatre, Casdeblaney An Tain Theatre, Dundalk Various Infomation Workshops in Newry The chairperson thanked Tony for his organising and planning of so many events. Election of Officers Tony informed the meeting that he would be standing down from the post of Events Officer. Raymond, our chairperson thanked Tony for his commitsnent and dedication to the post and for all the work that he had done for our U3A group over the past two decades. Brigie Mcmahon took the chair for the election of officers. Crossma len U3A AGM 3 December 2019 Chairperson Raymond Mcconville Proposed by Tony Kieran Seconded by Mary McEnteggart Frank Mccreesh Proposed by Kathleen Mcconville Seconded by Gretta Kieran Michael Wailes Proposed by Maura O'Neill Seconded by Frank Mccreesh Kathleen Mcconville Proposed by Mary McEnteggart Seconded by Plus Tiemey Tony Kieran Proposed by Brigie Mcmahon Seconded by Frank Mccreesh Kitty McBride Proposed by Collette Hanratty Seconded by Mary McEnteggart Mary Wales Proposed by Brigie Mcmahon Seconded by Raymond Mcconville Assistant Events Officer Brigie Mcmahon Proposed by Kathleen Mcconville Seconded by Kitty McBride The committee members were all eletted unopposed. Secretary Treasurer Events Officer Irice Chairperson Assistant Secretary Assistant Treasurer After resuming as chairperson, Raymond thanked Brigie for chairing the election of otficers. He welcomed the new committee and wished them well for the year ahead. He also thanked all the members for their co-operation and support over Lhe past year. He ended the meeting by wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year.