Limerick Chess Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 14th September 2016 at 8.20 pm. at the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, Ennis Road, Limerick
Present were
Michael Meaney (acting President), Phillip Foenander (Secretary), Laurent Talazac (Asst Secretary), John Cassidy (Treasurer), Noel Keating (Asst Treasurer), Tim Dineen (PRO), Kevin O’Flaherty (Munster League Captain), Ted Jennings, Brian Scully, Eamon Canning, Neal Kirby, Ludmila Podzimkova, Bogdan Neaga and Drahoslav Stejskal. Absent with apologies Niall McDonnell (Chairperson)
The meeting was declared open at 8.20 pm by the acting Club President, Michael Meaney, in the absence of the Chairman.
The Secretary’s Report for the season 2015-16 was presented by Phillip Foenander.
The Treasurer’s report on the club’s finances was then presented by John Cassidy.
MCU League announcement: the MCU AGM was held on 24 July 2016 and Kevin O’Flaherty was elected Munster League Controller. The club wished him good luck in his new role.
Motions
- 1) Club members discussed a motion on whether (a) to hold a Pat Hayes memorial tournament with a Pat Hayes Cup to be presented to the winner or (b) to present a Pat Hayes Cup at the end of the season to the player with the best performance rating in all club tournaments during the season. Proposed by: Michael Meaney. Seconded by: John Cassidy. As it is difficult to check performance ratings, whether they are ICU or from the club championship, it was finally agreed by consensus on an alternative: to hold a tournament for U-1200 players, possibly during the February 2017 school mid-term break or during March, with a Pat Hayes Cup for the winner, as proposed by John Cassidy and seconded by Brian Scully. The date is to be decided later.
- 2) Any player who is not a member of a chess club and has no ICU or FIDE rating should not be charged a club fee. This does not include internet chess. Proposed by: Ted Jennings. Seconded by: Kevin O’Flaherty. Motion was passed unanimously.
- 3) The club should invest funds in purchasing 10 chess sets and clocks and store these items in the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, as there is a cupboard available within the playing room. John Cassidy will check on prices and suppliers and take further action. Proposed by: Ted Jennings. Seconded by: Kevin O’Flaherty.
Nomination and election of Club officers
President – acting President Michael Meaney confirmed
Chairperson – Niall McDonnell re-elected
Secretary – Phillip Foenander re-elected
Assistant Secretary – Laurent Talazac nominated and elected
Treasurer – John Cassidy re-elected
Assistant Treasurer – Noel Keating re-elected
PRO officer – Tim Dineen resigned. Position vacant
Assistant PRO officer – vacant
Any other business
- a) A minute’s silence was held in memory of Pat Hayes, who passed away in March this year, in recognition of his great dedication and service to the club.
- b) The Limerick Open will be held at the Savoy Hotel from 24-26 October.
The meeting was then closed at 9.30 pm by club President Michael Meaney.
Source: Limerick Chess Club archive.