Agm 08
- 1. National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Ltd
- 2. Apologies Alex Patterson Ballymena Jo Hewitt Greenhill Nichola Lynagh Belfast Gareth Johnston President Scott Peckins Dublin Richard Spratt Treasurer
- 3. President Gladys Adams Proposed: Claire Hanna Seconded: Gareth Johnston Vice President RoI Theresa Mc Carthy Proposed: Gef Dickson Seconded: Scott Peckins Vice President NI Nichola Lynagh Proposed: Howard Davey Seconded: Joy McNally Treasurer: Richard Spratt Proposed: Nichola Lynagh Seconded: Gladys Adams
- 4. Association Nominee Antrim David Creighton Ballymena North Down Ivor Mitchell Belfast Nichola Lynagh Carrickfergus Cork Gef Dickson Dublin Scott Peckins Larne Joy McNally Lisburn Julie Morrison Londonderry William Lamrock Lurgan Hugo Dale Newcastle Jo Hewitt Portadown Sharyn Hopper Co Cork Heather Faris Donegal Michael McKenna Greenhill Jo Hewitt Personnel John Peacock Ballincollig John Tyrrell Cobh Heather Faris Bandon Theresa Mc Carthy Bantry Patricia O’Sullivan Youth Representative Christine Davey
- 5. Gef Dickson ( Cork) Scott Peckins ( Dublin) Michael Mc Kenna( Donegal) Ray Murphy ( W Dublin) Heather Faris( Cobh) John Tyrrell ( Ballincollig) Theresa Mc Carthy ( Bandon) Patricia O’Sullivan (Bantry) Gladys Adams ( President)
- 6. Ballincollig Cobh Bandon Bantry Donegal Greater Dublin Greenhill Personnel & Training International
- 7. Donegal YMCA Michael Mc Kenna Greater Dublin YMCA Ray Murphy Bandon YMCA Theresa Mc Carthy Bantry YMCA Patricia O Sullivan Ballincollig YMCA John Tyrrell Cobh YMCA Heather Faris Personnel & Training John Peacock International Gladys AdamS
- 8. The financial accounts of the National Council of YMCAs of Ireland Ltd & the Republic of Ireland YMCA Trust have been audited by JLG according to SORP 2005 guidelines Pleased to report a sound financial progress NI Our NI Depts each recorded small surpluses M&SS 16K Community Relations 3K Greenhill before depreciation cost 29K These amounts have been added to our reserves which are within our policy limits of 3 to 6 months operational costs Republic Excellent budgetary control has ensured a small surplus 7K which has been added to our reserves Slow but steady progress building up local funding.
- 9. There has been steady progress towards meeting our reserves policy target of 3-6 months operational costs. Presently we hold approximately 5 months operational cost in reserves
- 10. Changes to core funding through YCNI pose a major threat to National Council’s stability £2.1m has been secured towards Capital Development of Greenhill Significant cut backs in Republic public expenditure Full copies of the audited accounts are available from the Belfast office or online
- 11. YCNI Northern Ireland Fund For Reconciliation International Fund for Ireland CRYSS YCNI Banbridge Local Strategic Partnership DHSS DE CR Branch Ulster Garden Villages Down District Council Youth Affairs Section of Dept Education & Science - Youth Service Grant Scheme Dept of Education & Science with support from the European Social Fund Youth Affairs Section of Dept Education & Science- Youth Information Fund FAS-Community Employment Leargas under the EU Youth Programme Dept Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs-Young People’s Facilities & Services Fund Health Services Executive RoI Youth Affairs Section of Dept Education & Science –Special Projects for Youth POBAL (Dormant Accounts Fund) Thanks to our finance staff, Jackie,(Greenhill) Jane & Noelle ( Belfast) Mary (Ballincollig)
- 12. The National Council accepts the 2007 Republic of Ireland Report & Accounts The National Council accepts the 2007/2008 Northern Ireland Report & Accounts The National Council appoints Lowry Grant as National Council of YMCAs Ltd auditors for the year 2008/2009
- 13. Nichola Lynagh National Chairperson
- 14. 79 ‘Irish’ participants Wide variety of activities Benefits – increased understanding & commitment to the movement Widened vision Risks - for younger members Costly in time & financial resources