Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 at 8.15 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, Ennis Road, Limerick
Present were
Niall McDonnell (Chairperson), John Cassidy (Secretary), Phillip Foenander, Neal Kirby, Tim Dineen, Ted Jennings, Des Fanning, Mark Roche. Absent with apologies – Noel Keating (Asst Treasurer) and Laurent Talazac (Asst Secretary)
The meeting was declared open at 8.15 pm by Club Chairman, Niall McDonnell.
The Secretary’s Report for the season 2018-19 was presented by John Cassidy.
A rough draft of the Treasurer’s report on the club’s past season finances was then read in the absence of Treasurer Noel Keating. The deficit was noted.
Motions
- 1) Formation of the Junior club by Kevin O’Flaherty and Rory Delaney. This topic was discussed at last year’s AGM. Delay due to the Garda vetting procedure through the ICU. John Cassidy will try to investigate and facilitate this matter, as the club has many junior members who would benefit. Proposed by: Niall McDonnell. Seconded by: John Cassidy. Motion was passed.
- 2) Club fees to be raised due to last season’s club financial deficit: adult fee up to €60, junior fee up to €30, Pavilion fee up to €120. Proposed by: Niall McDonnell. Seconded by: John Cassidy. Motion was passed.
- 3) To cut down on club expenditure. This season the club has 2 teams in Munster League Division 1, which means an extra €100 in fees. There will be no cash prizes for the Club Championship this season. Last season €260 was spent on cash prizes for the Club Championship. Proposed by: Niall McDonnell. Seconded by: John Cassidy. Motion was passed.
- 4) Whether to change the time control for club tournaments. After discussion it was decided that the time control will remain, as the junior players have to go home early. Proposed by: John Cassidy. Seconded by: Phillip Foenander. Motion was not passed.
- 5) To change the 3 names as signatories for the club bank account. Signatories will be Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. Action to be taken the following Monday. Proposed by: Niall McDonnell. Seconded by: Neal Kirby. Motion was passed.
Nomination and election of Club officers
President – Ray O’Brien nominated and elected
Chairperson – Niall McDonnell (no change)
Secretary – John Cassidy resigned. Neal Kirby nominated and elected
Assistant Secretary – Laurent Talazac re-elected
Treasurer – Noel Keating re-elected
Assistant Treasurer – Niall McDonnell nominated and elected
PRO officer – Tara McElwain (no change)
A Team Captain – Ray O’Brien
B Team Captain – Phillip Foenander
Any other business
- a) Storage problem for chess books (197 in total) given by an American donor last year, currently at the Chairman’s home. Suggestions were to either advertise and sell them online or donate them to a school.
- b) Reminder of the club start of season blitz next Wednesday 25 September at 8 pm.
The meeting was then closed at 9.30 pm by club Chairman Niall McDonnell.
Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.