IMRA AGM 2018
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Tanya Sheridan | Oct 17 2018, 10:03pm | Notice of the IMRA Annual General Meeting for 2018 Date/Time: November 3 at approx. 2 pm (directly after the Powerscourt Ridge prize giving) Location: Powerscourt Arms, Enniskerry The agenda for the meeting will contain brief reports from the Committee, discussion and voting on any motions submitted by members, election of the 2019 Committee and discussion of any matters that members raise in the AoB section. Our aim will be to conduct the AGM very efficiently, while still discussing key issues that will impact members next year and allowing next year’s Committee to hear feedback from members on those. One of the points to be discussed at the AGM will be potential areas for further investment next year. Also, all Committee roles are open for nomination and election at the AGM. If you would like to put yourself forward for election to the Committee and you have any questions, please contact any member of the 2018 Committee. The process for nomination for a Committee Role and for submitting a motion for the AGM is set out in the Constitution, which is available here: https://www.imra.ie/constitution/. We will also be handing out annual league prizes, RD prizes and the Irish Champ vests at the AGM! There will be lots of soup and sandwiches and tea and coffee at the meeting. We ordered extra based on the large take-up last year. Please plan to come along to have a vote on key decision that will impact IMRA next year and beyond, including next year’s Committee’s composition and mandates for 2019. |
| Paul Smyth | Oct 17 2018, 10:22pm | If we're not going to be at the AGM can we collect the Irish Champs. top at the Powerscourt race? |
| John Condon | Oct 20 2018, 7:27pm | Hi Paul. Yes, I’ll be at Crone with the tops. |
| Paul Smyth | Oct 21 2018, 8:53am | Thanks John. |
| Tanya Sheridan | Nov 4 2018, 12:52pm | We would like to thank all who attended the AGM yesterday. It was great to get so many contributions from the members and I think it was very productive. Arising from it, the incoming Committee has plenty of goals to pursue! The following are the key points arising from the AGM, for our members’ information: - Both the Treasurer and Audit reports were approved and an outline budget was accepted. - The Motion that all IMRA races be categorised to be G (GPS allowed) or NG (GPS or other similar electronic devices are not allowed) was accepted by the AGM. This will be factored into the generation of the 2019 Calendar. - IMRA is to further consider a bid to host the 2020 Masters Mountain Running World Championships based on the draft progress report presented by Trish and Tom Blackburn. - The Committee will liase with AAI on the possible terms of a memorandum of understanding that could be entered into between IMRA and AAI. - A plan for improvement in the Results Chip timing, which will include chip-timing and enhancements to the website, will be rolled out in 2019. The Committee will strive to ensure return on investment on the chip timing system. - Jeff, as Junior Affairs Officer, updated the AGM on his ongoing work, in consultation with his counterpart in AAI, to ensure that IMRA’s child safeguarding measures align with legislative requirements and best practice. This will entail organising training for some members next year. We will try to organise it in a way that makes it as easy as possible for members to attend, possibly in conjunction with RD training. - The Committee is to consider the following investment goals: (i) junior development, including prizes designed to incentivize juniors; increase in the RD budget; increased contributions to Mountain Rescue; feasibility of measures to possibly further lessen any impact at race sites. - The Committee is to look at the potential advantages of formalising and expanding the existing arrangements whereby Committee members are supported by a defined team from the membership and/or other Committee members. (Please note that this is a short list from yesterday’s discussion intended as an update to the members. Richard will produce the minutes and that will be the definitive and exclusive record of the AGM). The following Committee members were elected President: Tanya Sheridan Secretary: Richard Nunan Treasurer: David Rouse Junior Affairs Officer: Jeff Fitzsimons Equipment Officer: John Condon Results and Records Secretary: Conor O’Farrell Laura Flynn: Ordinary Member Safety Officer: Torben Dahl Regional Representative: Brian Flannelly High Performance: Leo Mahon WMRA Representative: Robbie Williams Webmaster: Kevin O'Riordain Races Co-ordinator: Lillian Deegan Honorary Auditor: Jim Fitzharris I would like to apologise to Brian Flannelly and to the AGM for overlooking to highlight that Brian will be the Munster Rep again next year, following his election to that role by the Munster AGM. I am delighted that Brian will have the role again. He is a constant source of great ideas and a very valuable support to many Committee members. We would like to thank the outgoing Committee members for their valuable time and contributions to IMRA: Brian McGuckian, Karen and Rob. We also welcome our new members and look forward to a productive Committee year. Thanks, Tanya |
