## **Puddleducks AGM – Meeting Minutes** 

**Date:** 16 April 2026 

**Time:** 7.00pm 

## **Venue:** _Puddleducks_ 

**Meeting Type:** Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

## Attendees: 

Grainne Logue 

- Kim McLeron 

- Ellen McDonnell 

- Aaron Duncan 

- Seamus McCaffrey 

- Denise Dolan 

- Tracey Brogan 

- Vonnie Brogan 

- Natalie McCrossan 

- Valerie Nevin 

- -Caragh McLaughlin 

## **1. Welcome** 

The meeting was opened by Aaron, who welcomed everyone in attendance. Aaron acknowledged that Seamus McCaffrey (Playgroup accountant) had recently experienced a bereavement. 

Condolences were passed to him and his family on behalf of the playgroup. 

## **2. Apologies** 

Apologies were noted from Kym Griffin, Ailish Murray and Grainne Gallagher. 

## **4. AGM** 

Aaron outlined the purpose of the AGM to the group and format of the evening. 

## **5. Previous AGM Minutes** 

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The minutes from the previous AGM were: 

- **Proposed by:** Kym McLarnon 

- **Seconded by:** Grainne Logue 

## **6. Financial Report** 

The Treasurer’s report was presented by **Seamus McCaffrey** (dated 30 April 2025). 

Key points noted: 

- Improved financial figures 

- Increased turnover 

- No additional costs 

- Overall positive report 

The group was invited to ask questions; none were raised. 

## **Decision:** 

Seamus agreed to remain as playgroup accountant. 

## **7. Equality Commission** 

It was noted that the **Childcare Commission** is fully up to date pending minutes from this AGM. 

## **8. Puddleducks Leader Report (24/25)** 

   - No issues arising from the report 

**9. Election of Committee-** All positions have now formally stepped down 

The following appointments were agreed: 

- **Chairperson:** Aaron Duncan. Proposed by Graine Logue and Seconded by Tracey Brogan 

- **Secretary:** Grainne Logue appointed. Proposed by Tracey Brogan and Seconded by Aaron Duncan 

- **Treasurer:** Kim McLaren appointed. Proposed by Aaron Duncan and Seconded by Ellen McDonnell. 

- **Vice Chair:** Tracy Brogan appointed. Proposed by Kim McLaren and Seconded by Valarie Nevin. 

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- **Vice Secretary:** Kym Griffin appointed. Proposed by Aaron Duncan and Seconded by Caragh McLaughlin. 

- **Vice Treasurer:** Ellen McDonnell appointed. Proposed by Valrie Nevin and Seconded by Aaron Duncan. 

- **Committee Member:** Valerie Nevin. 

- **Safeguarding officer:** Caragh McLaughlin appointed. Proposed by Aaron Duncan and Seconded by Kim McLeron 

- **Nomination of Auditor:** McCaffrey’s have agreed to remain as auditor 

## **12. Any Other Business (AOB)** 

- **Fundraising** was discussed. Agreed small event before end of term and larger event in September 2026. **13. Meeting Close** 

The meeting (AGM) closed at **7.45pm** . 

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