Review of year / convention outcomes / finances /AGM

Hello all

As we look forward to our end of year festivities , we can look back on a proud and eventful 2013 and we look forward to the challenges ahead for 2014.

Convention Outcomes

Last weekend I attended the Euro GAA convention in belgium.the motions and changes to european  competition will be sent in the next week or so but what it will mean is no change to our current Scandinavian cship for mens and Ladies but there will be a Nordic Open ( basically a shield championship with teams from all over Europe - due to be held in late August for both men and women..) There will be no Ireland based competitions next year.

For the ladies, there will be a representative Europe side so i strongly advise our ladies to keep this in mind.I will have more updates at the AGM in January so keep this in mind....

I have dealt with hurling developments in a different mail .....

Finances

I know this should be covered at the AGM in January and as such timing is everything but there is an issue which needs to be addressed.Out of the 30 registered club members, only 10 have paid membership this year.This has left a huge shortfall in our finances and as a result,we have a substantial bill still outstanding from one of our suppliers.This has given me such sleepless nights that the club may have to take out a short term loan to remedy this situation.I am saying at this stage that we need a treasurer to be appointed for 2014 soonest... its too much on its own and ive tried to manage as best i can.( my own fault but we are where we are! )

Allied to this , it looks like we wont have a title sponsor next year either.This really leaves us in a quandry.Therefore, I am in the process of having a meeting with Estrella Sverige with a view to sponsoring both us and the Nordic Championship next year.This hopefully will take place before christmas.I will keep you updated .

AGM

To be held in mid-January.Date and venue and agenda to come later .

Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday night !!!

regds

Billy