Minutes of Colmcille Climbing Club AGM
Waterfoot Hotel , Derry,
November 9th 2006.
Present: Al Miller & Julie Sittington, Dave Miller, Pete Smith, Geoff Thomas, Alan & Margaret Tees, Paul Dunlop, Brendan Whelan, George Carlton, Martin McGuigan, Rodney & Julie, Rosie Brennan. Apologies: Bill Magowan, Peter Cooper, Jason Fraser. 1. New Climbing Wall
Paul Dunlop gave a summary of progress so far, and action required in relation to Ben Corr's circulated email:
Documents relating to the national requirements for a climbing wall are being obtained from the MCI, who have pledged full backing.
Members are encouraged to contribute to "point 2" in Ben Corr's memo, regarding the requirements and benefits to both CCC and the local community of an improved indoor wall in the city.
Paul was thanked and congratulated for his work.
2. Membership Fees
Alan proposed a motion that all Club subscriptions should be paid by the end of November 2006 for onward transmission to the MCI, so that we can avail of the discount, and those who have promptly paid can obtain MCI benefits for the entire year. There were 18 paid up members last year.
New members can, of course, join and pay their sub at any time during the year, and non-members can contribute to Pete's website.
Following the Treasurer's report Martin also proposed that membership subscriptions be increased to £25.00. This was seconded by Pete and these motions were carried.
2. Election of Officers
Chairman: Martin agreed to stand for re-election. Proposed by Alan, seconded by Pete.
Secretary: Alan proposed by Martin, and Anthony (in his absence) was proposed by Pete. A telephone call was made to confirm Anthony's candidature, following which Alan stood down, and Anthony was duly elected. Seconded by George. Julie S.proposed a vote of thanks to Rodney, as outgoing secretary.
Treasurer: Geoff agreed to stand again, proposed by Alan, seconded by Al.
Following MCI recommendations, several new posts were instigated:
Training Officer: Brendan Whelan (being well qualified for the post) was proposed by Rodney and seconded by Julie S.
Children's Officer: Rosie was proposed by Alan and seconded by Martin.
Environmental Officer: after several dubious suggestions, George was elected, being proposed by Rodney, seconded by Martin.
Press Officer: Pete was elected, proposed by Pete, seconded by Pete.
3. Winter Meets List
Alan agreed to post monthly 'Wet & Dirties' until March 2007.
Brendan will look into the possibility of setting up appropriate courses, after Christmas.
4. AOB
Climb Fest: Martin suggested an early meeting regarding next year's Climb Fest, following his return from the Andes. (After 27th Jan.)
Margaret pointed that we needed some childrens harnesses for the event, and Bren suggested that we apply for a small grant from the Northern Ireland Sports Council. Action Bren.
Geoff suggested the addition of a bouldering element to the Fest, to appeal to younger members.
There being no other business, the meeting was closed.
Alan Tees
11/11/06 (In Anthony Feeney's absence)
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