Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Tuesday, 14th September 2010 at 8.00 pm. at the Clarion Hotel, Dock Road, Limerick
Present were
Pat Hayes (President), Michael Meaney (Chairman), Phillip Foenander (Secretary), John Cassidy (Treasurer), Gabriel Mirza (PRO officer),
Tim Dineen, Laurent Talazac, David Moreno, Eamon Canning, Gerry Casey, Stephen Danaher, Ray O’Brien and Diana Mirza.
The meeting was declared open by the Chairman.
Minutes of the previous 2009 AGM were read out by the Secretary.
The Secretary’s Report including a brief summary of the club’s activities during the season 2009-10 was presented.
The Treasurer’s report on the club’s finances was then presented.
The PRO officer then gave his report.
The Secretary then called for motions to be discussed by members present.
Motions
- 1) Tom White Cup – a motion by the Secretary to discuss how to revive this competition in to a knockout open to all players as it had not been completed in the past season. After a discussion, it was agreed to have it: (a) open to all members; (b) Rapid (30 min each) league format; (c) with a time handicap for players rated 300 points below their opponent. The time handicap amount was to be discussed and fixed later by the club committee.
- 2) To move weekly club meetings from the Clarion hotel to the Shannon Boat Club, proposed by John Cassidy and seconded by Phillip Foenander. There was an interesting lively debate on the advantages and disadvantages of the Clarion hotel venue, such as annual hire cost (see 2010 Treasurer report). Alternative cheaper venues such as the Shannon Boat Club, Catholic Institute and even an offer from the Milk Market were discussed. Two committee members had visited the Catholic Institute on Friday 3rd Sept to view the facilities. Tables and seating were unsuitable. And on Friday 10th Sept two committee members had visited the Shannon Boat Club and discussed an offer from the manager which would save the club rental costs and allow lowering of club subscription, which some club members feel is too high. A vote was finally taken which went narrowly 5-4 in favour of moving, with 4 abstentions. This was not an absolute majority. It was decided to refer back to the Catholic Institute and discuss with the proprietor about upgrading the tables and chairs available, which would allow Wednesday night meetings. This matter would be resolved within 10 days.
Finally the nomination and election of Club officers was carried with the following officers voted in:
Chairman – Michael Meaney re-elected
Secretary – Phillip Foenander re-elected
Membership Secretary – John Cassidy re-elected
PRO officer – vacant
No other issues.
The meeting was then closed by our Chairman.
Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.