Sailing In Dublin Club Ltd

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held at 8PM 29th August 2007 - National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire

Chair: Cearbhall Daly
Attendees: Brenda O’Connell, Bronagh O’Leary, Damien Byrne, Paul Furlong, Sheenagh Brennan, Pat Buckley, Carlos Pinto, Robin Morana, Bryan O’Grady, Catherine Pierce, James Carroll, Christopher Reilly, Juliane Pelz, Jane Holland, Colm Roche, John Gorman, Susan King, Una Collins, Angela Long, Wyn Hughes, Ann Coyne, Michael McEntee, Cearbhall Daly, Nicola Byrne, Martina Michaels, Donal O’Mahony, Peter McIntyre & Jo Toomey. Apologies: Eamonn Cullen
  1. Minutes of 2006 AGM (31/05/06)

    Read by Chairperson, Cearbhall Daly


  2. Presentation of Accounts for 2006

    Presented by Peter McIntyre. Increase in income, expenditure and surplus from previous year.
    Accounts Proposed by Cearbhall Daly, Seconded by Nicola Byrne.


  3. Accountant & Auditors

    Proposal to retain Michael Dwyer as accountant and appoint Byrne, Byrne & Byrne as auditors
    Proposed by Cearbhall Daly, Seconded by Colm Roche


  4. Membership

    Currently 69 members.
    Proposal to set membership fee for 2007 at €325 and this would remain the same for 2008. Proposed by Brenda O’Connell, Seconded by Cearbhall Daly.


  5. Chairman’s report by Cearbhall Daly

    Late AGM due to difficulties regarding filling the treasurer role. Thanks to Ann Coyne for taking this role.
    2006 – Successful year with ruffian racing, dinghy racing & social events.
    Encourage all members to participate in training and reminder of membership rebate for this.
    Congratulations to those who recently qualified as dinghy instructors.
    Thank you to committee members, captains, vice-captains, organisers, social committee and volunteers.


  6. Dinghy report

    Update from dinghy secretary Nicola Byrne regarding SID participation in DBSC, weeknight sailing sessions and weekend sessions. Upcoming SID regatta on 2nd September for ISA Sail the World Weekend. Contact Sheenagh Brennan for details.
    Regatta weekend in Collanmore on 28/29 September. Contact Jo Toomey for details


  7. Ruffian report

    Update from Ruffian secretary, Peter McIntyre regarding participation in DBSC, Nationals, Howth, Lambay, Wicklow & Dun Laoghaire regattas. Thanks to all involved. Successful sailing season. Help needed with maintenance of Ruffian.


  8. Social report

    Update from Bronagh O’Leary on events during the year. Any ideas for future events to be passed on.


  9. The Committee was elected as follows:

    Chairperson: Cearbhall Daly, Proposed by: Nicola Byrne, Seconded by: Bronagh O’Leary
    Treasurer: Ann Coyne (for remainder of year) Proposed by: Cearbhall Daly, Seconded by: Peter McIntyre
    Committee Member: Nicola Byrne, Proposed by: Cearbhall Daly, Seconded by: Colm Roche
    Committee Member: Peter McIntyre, Proposed by: Nicola Byrne, Seconded by: Sheenagh Brennan
    Committee Member: Brenda O’Connell, Proposed by: Nicola Byrne, Seconded by: Sheenagh Brennan
    Committee Member: Wyn Hughes, Proposed by: Cearbhall Daly, Seconded by: Colm Roche.

    Other club officers...
    Maintenance Officers: Ruffian – John Gorman & Dinghies – Wyn Hughes.
    PRO Angela Long


  10. Cruiser Purchase update

    Damien Byrne gave update on progress to purchase new cruiser. Outline of main benefits of purchase and also concerns. Commitment required from members to sail and assist with maintenance. Several boats looked at already and plan is for original committee to meet again and plan to place an offer for one of the boats viewed.


  11. AOB

    Peter McIntyre gave update on recent developments in Coal Harbour re: access and toilet facilities etc.
    Glenans boat in Dublin for winter and available for training sessions.
    Volunteers to complete lottery application regarding a new container- Chris Reilly, Martina Michaels, Colm Roche. Need to seek permission from the harbour company prior to application.
    Maintenance – More input from all members. Maintenance log to be completed after each session.


  12. Meeting adjourned