ELM MOUNT CHESS CLUB

 

NOTES RE MEETING OF 16 JUNE 2003

 

This meeting was called with a view to planning for an A.G.M. and also dealt with a number of other items as set out below.

 

PRESENT:

John Loughran, Ciarain Quinn, Alec Tyrrell, Bernard Boyle, Hugo Oliveira, Peter Mc Grath, Eugene Mc Morrow, Hugh Forkin, Victor Murray, Oliver Dunne, Liam Daly, Sean Davoren, Pat Fitzsimons, Justin Mulrooney, Gerry MacElligott, Francis Doherty, Karl Vernor, Eugene Donohoe (notes), Kevin Murray, Gerry Barry.

 

If I have left anyone out, apologies, and please let me know. Also if there are any glaring inaccuracies, please let me know and I will amend before putting the printed version on the noticeboard.

 

AGENDA:

 

1. AGM.             Will be held on 8^th Sept. Reports should be submitted in word documents to the secretary before 28^th July at the absolute latest. I would appreciate getting them sooner if possible, as I will be away on holiday for most of August. This is to cover the last three seasons of the leagues, highest scoring players and special achievements. Reports are due from Gerry MacElligott, Pat Fitzsimons, Eugene McMorrow, Peter Scott, Kevin Murray and Francis Doherty. Gerry Mac has offered to do the photocopying. John Loughran has offered to run a fun/handicapped blitz on the night. The trophies will be organized by Gerry Mac and Fred.

 

 

2. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS.                     Will be organized by John Loughran. Documentation to follow outlining organization, rules etc., which were outlined at the meeting and which will be strictly adhered to.

 

 

3. LEAGUES.            We potentially have three teams in the Heidenfeld next season, which could be problematic. For discussion at the AGM.

 

 

4. LCU AGM.             The treasurer is resolving the matter over fees. The club will be represented by at least Pat Fitzsimons.

 

 

5. NOISE AND MOBILE PHONE USAGE.                     Members are requested to observe dignified respect for the chess playing room. Mobile phones should be switched off. Silence should be observed. Casual games, conversation and post-game analysis should happen in the bar.

 

 

6. ADDITIONAL ROOM?            The possibility of acquiring an additional room was explored. This could be used for coaching. Gerry Barry agreed to check this out.

 

 

7. COACHING.             John Loughran and Gerry Mac agreed to organise some coaching.

 

 

8. FEES AND EQUIPMENT.                       The possibility of a fee increase was discussed especially in the light of deteriorating equipment. The treasurer will assess our current financial situation and make recommendations. Gerry Barry will do a stock take and check out all equipment, especially the clocks. We also need new score sheets.

 

 

9. SETTING UP AND TIDYING UP.                  All members are requested to take their share of setting up boards and especially putting boards, pieces and clocks away when finished and at the end of the night. It is selfish and unreasonable to expect others to do this for one.