Tuarascáil Miontuairiscí an Chruinniú Ginearálta
An Chéadoin 9ú Bealtaine 2012

Report of Minutes of General Meeting
Wednesday 9^th May 2012

Leithscéalta/Apologies:

Monica O’Neill, Myra Murray, Padraig McIlwaine

I láthair/Present:

Niall Wheeler, Hugh McIlwaine, Margaret McToal. Kenny McCormack, Brendan Murray,  Michelle O’Toole, Gerry Cosgrove, Vincent Harvey, Stephen Kelly, Margaret McIlwaine, Sheila Burns &David Burns

The Meeting opened with a silent prayer for Gerry Cosgrove’s father, the late Bobby Cosgrove.

Miontuairiscí/Minutes:

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, proposed by David Burns and seconded by Hugh McIlwaine.

Ábhair a bhaineann le/Matters Arising:

• Club’s preferred option is for Girls Gaelic Football group to form a committee although not obligatory.
• Chairman stressed the importance of players wearing helmets that meet the requirements.

Tuarascail Aontroim Thuaidh/North Antrim Report:

• Shortage of referees in North Antrim especially for midweek matches.
• Coaching and Development website has been upgraded.
• North Antrim Chairman asks club chairmen to address issues with players abusing referees.
• Moyle District Council arranging a 9 aside Minor Championship in October 2012 

Tuarascáil Chontae/County Report:

• Regrading of teams discussed for Championship
• County to formulate a strategic plan for the next five years to update County bylaws.
• Public Liability costs a concern due to number of claims in individuals clubs.
• Impressive presentation delivered by Club Aontroma and their planned membership drive took place. Oisín CLG Chairman urged Oisín CLG members to support this venture.
• Development Squad system not working and being reviewed in Autumn.

Oifigeach Caidrimh Phoiblí/PRO

• PRO requests results of all matches immediately after games and articles for publishing in Newsletter and press.

Coiste na nÓg/Juvenile Committee:

• Concerns regarding U12s not playing in U14 matches. Chairman directed Juvenile Committee to raise issues and make decisions.
• Chairman again stressed the importance of representatives attending General Meetings and asked that Juvenile Committee meet with the Main Committee soon.

Cairde Chleann Airbh/Léas Friends of Glenariffe

After a discussion initiated by The Chairman, it was proposed by Hugh McIlwaine and seconded by Stephen Kelly that Oisín CLG should lease the land required for the erection of the proposed new complex to ‘The Friends of Glenariffe’. This proposal was voted on and carried without dissent. The Chairman expressed his opinion that, as the Directors and members of ‘The Friends of Glenariffe’ were also committed members of Oisín CLG, he was confident that any fears regarding loss of control by Oisín CLG could be allayed and the lease is required as a prerequisite for obtaining funding from outside agencies.

Feis na nGleann/Glens Feis

• Oisín CLG is proud to be hosting it’s 50^th Feis na nGleann’. David Burns is seeking a banner reading this. Mass to celebrate 50^th Anniversary to be held on Feis weekend. Chairman to speak to Fr. White.

Clárú/Costas Registration/Costs:

• Club secretary read the updated figures presented by the club registrar. Proves that a number of members have not yet paid their membership. Chairman voiced his concern that those not registered will not be covered by insurance and in this respect asked that mentors are approached to assist with collecting fees.

Tóirse Oilimpeach/Olympic Torch:

• Chairman Niall Wheeler and Gerry Cosgrove will attend a meeting on Tuesday 22^nd May in The Mariners Bar and will update the club accordingly. Oisín CLG will participate in events with Moyle District Council. Everyone is encouraged to bring picnics with them.

Comhfhreagras/Correspondence:

• The Chairman read the following correspondence:

• Email from Sinead Quinn Croke Park explaining that an oversight on her part resulted in Oisín CLG being blamed for not paying Player’s Injury Scheme fee on time. Chairman to voice his disappointment at next County Meeting.
• Email from Brendan Mulgrew County PRO asking for attendance at open night in Casement Park on 11^th May to meet County hurlers and gaelic football players etc.
• Email from Louise Scullion requesting steward training for Olympic Torch.
• Email from North Antrim seeking new referees.
• Email from Cllr. McAllister extending her thanks to Oisín CLG for use of the clubrooms to hold juvenile courses and drumming classes.

Gnó ar bith eile/AOB:

• Chairman extended his thanks to Randall McDonnell who donated cash, helmets and hurling balls to club.
• Chris McAuley County Minor Camogie team Manager extended his thanks to Oisín CLG for the use of the clubrooms and pitch for a training session.

Go raibh maith agaibh
Maggie McToal