Dungoyne Football Club 272 Belfast Road, Belfast BT16 1UE Charity Number: 103573 ## **Dungoyne FC AGM Meeting 9[th] June 2023** _Knock Golf Club Meeting started 7.50pm_ ## **1. Chairperson Remarks** Chairperson Ian McKee opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and checked attendance sheet had been signed by all in attendance but noted the poor attendance numbers at AGM. Chairperson praised all age groups for a very successful year, culminating in a fantastic presentation event at the Stormont Hotel. Ian thanked all coaches for their time, hard work and commitment over the last 12 months. ## **2. Treasurer’s Report** Treasurer Darren McKnight explained the finances and advised that the club are on sound footing, mainly due to the difficult decision of increasing Team Fee Pay (TFP) to £35. Darren went through the club accounts with those in attendance and advised we need to “top up” our reserve account and ideally a figure of £30k should be the target for this account. Expenditure on Coach education was discussed and there are various opinions around how this funded, a decision will need to be made by incoming committee to agree on the financial support that can be provided, and by which means (potential funding).Darren addressed the poor attendance and it was agreed coaches need to be more proactive in attending club meetings and it was agreed this was also to be discussed by the incoming committee. There was a discussion around club members who are finding ti difficult to pay their fees by TFP. It was agreed the club would put a Hardship Fund in place to ease the burden on those in genuine financial difficulty. _Dungoyne Boys Football Club are a Registered Charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Registered Charity Number: 103573-0_ OFFICIAL Darren announced there would be no need to increase to TFP for 23/24 season and we should cascade this to parents, emphasizing some positive news for Dungoyne. ## **3. Secretary Remarks** Secretary Davy Livingstone thanked everyone for their co-operation through the season and stated that other than the Harland Youth matter and some issues with the 09/10 girls coaches the season rang relatively smoothly. Davy praised the involvement of the team travelling for tournaments and praised all involved, giving the correct notice to SBYL adding that all teams involved had excellent results. ## **4. Election of New Committee** Ian Mckee asked Roy Allen to temporarily take the chair for election of the new committee. Davy Livingstone stayed to record the nominations and results for all positions. This process took place and is as follows: Chairperson: Ian McKee Secretary: Davy Livingstone Treasurer: Darren McKnight Vice Chairperson: Paul Campbell Assistant Secretary: Kyra van Gulik Assistant Treasurer: Alan McMullan SBYL & SSG Boys Co-ordinator: Chris Dales SSG Girls Co-ordinator: Ashleigh Cowan SSG Boys: Vacancy – later decided this role would incorporate all boys teams Child Welfare Officer: Denise Carmichael Comet Officer: Mark Agnew Social Media Officer: David Cowan Funding Officer: Kerryanne Foster Teamwear Officer: Jenni McKee Wellbeing Officer: Chris Childs Mini Soccer Co-ordinator: Sara Campbell Roy Allan commented on his long relationship with Dungoyne and how proud he was of the club. Roy praised the club right cross the board but paid particular attention to the girls sections giving reference to the huge increase within the club. Roy acknowledged the work/time of the committee over the last 12 months but did also make reference to the poor attendance at the meeting. Roy congratulated the committee on their election and asked that Ian McKee resume as chairperson to conclude the meeting. _Dungoyne Boys Football Club are a Registered Charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Registered Charity Number: 103573-0_ OFFICIAL ## **5. Closure of meeting** Ian McKee thanked Roy Allen (Honorary President) and paid tribute to his long stature in the club. There was abrief discussion around various subjects and date for next committee meeting on Wednesday 14[th] June at 6.30pm was agreed and invite issued to new committee. _Meeting closed 9.35pm_ _Dungoyne Boys Football Club are a Registered Charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Registered Charity Number: 103573-0_ OFFICIAL