Trojans YCG Annual General Meeting Minutes
Date: Wednesday 15th January 2023 6PM
Present:
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President Kitty Wright
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Vice-President Raymond Carton
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Chairperson Paddy McLaren
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Vice-Chairperson Liam Quigley
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Operations Officer Diolain Ward
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Finance Officer Clare Wright
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Committee Advisor Joe Doherty
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Communications Officer Liam Shiels
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Fundraising Officer Noeleen Shiels
Minutes Taken By: Communications Officer Liam Shiels
I. Welcome And Introduction
Chairperson Paddy McLaren welcomed all members who attended the AGM and thanked them for their attendance. Paddy did notice that all that turned up for the AGM, was the current members of the board. Paddy noted that the attendance of our AGM over the past few years has been declining. On that note, Operations Officer Diolain Ward proposed the idea of holding our AGM Bi-Annually, due to lack of attendance across the club. The board was in agreement with Diolain’s proposal. – AGM now to be held Bi-Annually.
II. Night At The Races For Blackpool Trip
Operations Officer Diolain Ward updated the board on how our Night At The Races Fundraiser is coming along. Diolain told the board that at the minute we currently have 8 out of 11 races completely sold, Committee Advisor Joe Doherty told Diolain that the Doherty family would also sponsor a race. Overall Diolain said that things are looking good and that it is shaping up to be a great nights craic.
III. Burkey Cup Update
Operations Officer Diolain Ward would like to plan a meeting with Vice-President Raymond Carton to discuss the dates for the 2023 Burkey Cup and then get it out on social media ASAP. Chairperson Paddy McLaren made a point from last years competition when Trojans had to play a preliminary match to get into the Burkey Cup due to the luck of the draw. Paddy believes that there is no way that Trojans should have to play in a preliminary fixture for the Burkey Cup, and that we should be the first game opening the competition after the preliminary round.
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Vice-President Raymond Carton updated the board on the sponsorship of the Burkey Cup. Raymond informed us that he has been trying to get in contact with Vogue Car Sales to see if they wish to be the main sponsor of this years competition, to which he has no response back from. Raymond has also thought about asking Impact-NI would they be interested in being this years tournaments main sponsor. – Raymond to speak with Impact NI.
CLARE WRIGHT
Reported all financial report for 2023 increase in income due to parents paying for trips to Italy, Blackpool in 2024. She presented reservations for the Italy trip as seem very expensive for parents for what they were getting. Increase in sponsors for kits and rigs for these trips also which is great. All teams sponsored so far for rigs some yet to come in for half zips. Funding from independent sponsors also up for trips and intermediate team. For both kit and refreshments. Registration down as many wait till start of the new year.
IV. Election Of Board Members
Listed below is the outcome of the Election of Board Members for 2023. To note, there was no objections to any positions:
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President – Kitty Wright (Honorary Position)
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Vice-President – Raymond Carton (Honorary Position)
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Chairperson – Paddy McLaren
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Vice-Chairperson – Diolain Ward
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Secretary – Liam Shiels
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Treasurer – Clare Wright
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Safeguarding Officer – Joe Doherty (
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Board Member – Gerard
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Board Member – Noeleen Shiels
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Board Member – Liam Chairperson Paddy McLaren then paid thanks to the board members and all coaching staff for their efforts throughout 2022. He mentioned that in 2023, the aim for the club will be to live up to its reputation for development, and to continue building a structure which will secure the club for the future.
V. Conclusion
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was concluded by Chairperson Paddy McLaren. Paddy thanked those in attendance for their commitment to the club and its development. The meeting was then called to a close.
Chairperson Paddy McLaren Closed The Meeting At 7.10PM
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