NOTICE OF 63rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Irish Canoe Union Limited trading as Canoeing Ireland (“the Company”)
Monday, 27th May 2024 at 7pm
Hybrid Meeting, in person Sport HQ and Via online meeting (Zoom)
29th April 2024
Dear Club Secretary / Member,
In accordance with Article 14 of the Irish Canoe Union’s Constitution, notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company will be held at 7pm on Monday 27th May 2024 in person at Sport HQ and via online meeting.
Clubs registered with Canoeing Ireland are eligible to attend and vote at the AGM. Clubs should try to ensure that at least one club representative, eligible to vote, attends the AGM. Individual senior members registered with Canoeing Ireland are also eligible to attend and vote at the AGM.
Nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form, which is circulated with this notice, outlining the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate which will be made available to all Members having voting rights.
Nominations for the following positions are invited:
Positions to be filled | Term |
President | 3 years |
Honorary Secretary | 3 years |
High Performance Pathway Director | 3 years |
Education & Training Director | 3 years |
Membership & Clubs Director | 3 years |
A motion may be put forward by any two paid up Member Clubs or a bloc of 10 Individual members, provided it deals with a single subject and it is approved by the committees of the nominating and seconding Clubs or signed by all 10 Individual members. Motions should be notified in writing, on the official motion form, which is circulated with this notice, countersigned by the chairpersons of the nominating and seconding clubs.
Copies of the statutory financial statements together with Directors and Auditors reports are circulated with this notice. Member’s queries relating to the financial statements shall be submitted to the Honorary Secretary, in writing, not less than 14 days before the date of the meeting and a response shall be published not later than 7 days before the date of the meeting.
All Nominations / Motions / queries on the financial statements should be notified in writing to the Honorary Secretary of Canoeing Ireland no later than close of business on:
Monday 13th May by email to secretary@canoe.ie
The company’s Constitution can be inspected or downloaded here.
Yours in Sport,
Aisling Hoey
Honorary Secretary
AGENDA FOR THE 63rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- President’s opening address
- Apologies and correspondence
- Adoption of the Agenda for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Adoption of Standing Orders for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Confirmation of the Quorum for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Minutes of the 62nd (2023) Annual General Meeting
- Presentation and adoption of the draft Audited Accounts for 2023
- President’s Report
- CEO’s Report
- Motions received.
- Nominations and election of members to the Board of Directors
- Appointment of Auditor
- President’s closing address
AGM Documents:
UPDATE 20/05/24
- Motions: None received
- Questions on the Audited Financial Statements: None received
- Candidates for election (below)
- Final Agenda –
President’s opening address
- Apologies and correspondence
- Adoption of the Agenda for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Adoption of Standing Orders for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Confirmation of the Quorum for the 63rd Annual General Meeting
- Minutes of the 62nd (2023) Annual General Meeting
- Presentation and adoption of the draft Audited Accounts for 2023
- President’s Report
- CEO’s Report
- Motions received.
- Nominations and election of members to the Board of Directors
- Appointment of Auditor
- President’s closing address
Role | Name | Nominated by | Seconded By |
---|---|---|---|
President | Heather Wilson | Board | N/A |
Honorary Secretary | Kris Kohls | Sligo KC | Monasterevin Blueway KC |
High Performance Pathway Rep | James O’Connor | Kilkenny Aqua CC | Southeast Freestyle CC |
Education & Training Director | Colette Lawlor | Kerry Canoe Club | Kerry College |
Membership & Clubs Director | Pat Hickey | Monasterevin Blueway KC | Athy Rowing & Canoe Club |