Annual General Meeting
The club's Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Ferns Community Centre on Friday January 7, 2022, beginning at 7 p.m. sharp.
In line with Covid-19 restrictions, masks must be worn, and a Covid vaccination certificate or proof of recovery must be shown in order to gain entry. If circumstances mean it is not possible to meet in person on that date, the meeting will instead be held online, and relevant details will be issued in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Officer reports may be viewed in the Club Yearbook available for download below. Printed copies of the Yearbook will be circulated on the night. Any paid-up full member who wishes to view the club financial statements in advance of the meeting may request same by contacting Treasurer George Murphy at (086) 2231756
In line with Covid-19 restrictions, masks must be worn, and a Covid vaccination certificate or proof of recovery must be shown in order to gain entry. If circumstances mean it is not possible to meet in person on that date, the meeting will instead be held online, and relevant details will be issued in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
- Adoption of Constitution and Standing Orders
- Minutes of previous AGM
- Consideration of Secretary's Report
- Consideration of the Financial Statements
- Chairperson's Address
- Election of Officers and Members of the Executive Committee
- Notices of Motion
- Other Business
Officer reports may be viewed in the Club Yearbook available for download below. Printed copies of the Yearbook will be circulated on the night. Any paid-up full member who wishes to view the club financial statements in advance of the meeting may request same by contacting Treasurer George Murphy at (086) 2231756
| 2021_ferns_gaa_yearbook.pdf |
NOMINATIONS
Valid nominations received in advance of the submission deadline are:
Chairperson: Eoin Gethings
Vice Chairperson: Tom Dunbar
Secretary: Sinéad Dwyer
Treasurer: George Murphy
Registrar: Deirdre Doyle
County Board & Gorey District Rep.: Pat Doran
Public Relations Officer: Colm Lambert
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson: Peter Nolan
Children's Officer (by appointment): Ciara Bowe
Irish & Cultural Officer (by appointment): Anne Marie Logan
Players' Representative: To be nominated by players prior to AGM
Executive Committee Members (minimum three, maximum eight): Andrew Hayden, Ben Cowman, Conal Dreelan, Jamie Dunbar, Johnny Sinnott, Kate O'Hara, Liam Bowe, Nick Stafford, Pádraig Walsh, Patrick Breen, Pat Nolan, Pat O'Toole, Tom Dunbar.
MOTIONS
Motions received in advance of the submission deadline are:
Motion 1 - Submitted by Management Committee
That the following membership rates be adopted for 2022:
Adult Player Membership: €100
Non-player Membership & Student Player Membership: €50
Youth Membership (i.e. Under 18s): €30
Social/Walking Membership: €20
Club Ferns: €300 or Standing Order of €25 per month.
Gym Membership (Single): €200 or Standing Order of €20 per month
Gym Membership (Couple): €300 or Standing Order of €30 per month
Gym Membership (Student or Person over 65 years of age): €150 or Standing Order of €15 per month
Adult Player + Gym Membership: €200
Student Player + Gym Membership: €150
Youth Player + Gym Membership (Youth must be turning 18 during 2022): €130
Club Ferns + Gym Membership: €300 + additional €50 for each gym user. Standing Order of €30 per month if one gym user, or €35 per month if two gym users.
Motion 2 - Submitted by Pat O'Hagan
That only players who have paid membership be allowed to play for adult teams. Insurance is one big reason, and fairness another.
Motion 3 - Submitted by Pat O'Hagan
That all underage team managers and mentors be Garda vetted and a paid-up member of the club. The club would be badly exposed in the event of something going wrong.
Motion 4 - Submitted by Pat Lawlor
That team mentors and trainers for underage teams should be club members and appointed by the proper protocol of the club.
Motion 5 - Submitted by Pat Lawlor
That all players should be club members and make some effort to train with the team.
CLUB CONSTITUTION
A revised Club Constitution was approved at Congress 2021. Rule 3.5 of the GAA Official Guide (Part 1) states that it shall govern the affairs of all GAA clubs and that each club is required to adopt it. A copy of the Constitution may be downloaded below.
Valid nominations received in advance of the submission deadline are:
Chairperson: Eoin Gethings
Vice Chairperson: Tom Dunbar
Secretary: Sinéad Dwyer
Treasurer: George Murphy
Registrar: Deirdre Doyle
County Board & Gorey District Rep.: Pat Doran
Public Relations Officer: Colm Lambert
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson: Peter Nolan
Children's Officer (by appointment): Ciara Bowe
Irish & Cultural Officer (by appointment): Anne Marie Logan
Players' Representative: To be nominated by players prior to AGM
Executive Committee Members (minimum three, maximum eight): Andrew Hayden, Ben Cowman, Conal Dreelan, Jamie Dunbar, Johnny Sinnott, Kate O'Hara, Liam Bowe, Nick Stafford, Pádraig Walsh, Patrick Breen, Pat Nolan, Pat O'Toole, Tom Dunbar.
MOTIONS
Motions received in advance of the submission deadline are:
Motion 1 - Submitted by Management Committee
That the following membership rates be adopted for 2022:
Adult Player Membership: €100
Non-player Membership & Student Player Membership: €50
Youth Membership (i.e. Under 18s): €30
Social/Walking Membership: €20
Club Ferns: €300 or Standing Order of €25 per month.
Gym Membership (Single): €200 or Standing Order of €20 per month
Gym Membership (Couple): €300 or Standing Order of €30 per month
Gym Membership (Student or Person over 65 years of age): €150 or Standing Order of €15 per month
Adult Player + Gym Membership: €200
Student Player + Gym Membership: €150
Youth Player + Gym Membership (Youth must be turning 18 during 2022): €130
Club Ferns + Gym Membership: €300 + additional €50 for each gym user. Standing Order of €30 per month if one gym user, or €35 per month if two gym users.
Motion 2 - Submitted by Pat O'Hagan
That only players who have paid membership be allowed to play for adult teams. Insurance is one big reason, and fairness another.
Motion 3 - Submitted by Pat O'Hagan
That all underage team managers and mentors be Garda vetted and a paid-up member of the club. The club would be badly exposed in the event of something going wrong.
Motion 4 - Submitted by Pat Lawlor
That team mentors and trainers for underage teams should be club members and appointed by the proper protocol of the club.
Motion 5 - Submitted by Pat Lawlor
That all players should be club members and make some effort to train with the team.
CLUB CONSTITUTION
A revised Club Constitution was approved at Congress 2021. Rule 3.5 of the GAA Official Guide (Part 1) states that it shall govern the affairs of all GAA clubs and that each club is required to adopt it. A copy of the Constitution may be downloaded below.
| club_constitution.pdf |
