Category: AGM

by Colum Lavery

Call for Nominations

Call For Nominations

Softball Ireland are seeking nominations for the following positions on its Board:

Secretary
Nominations are sought for the position of Softball Ireland Secretary. The successful candidate will be appointed for a term of two years.

Treasurer
Nominations are sought for the position of Softball Ireland Treasurer. The successful candidate will be appointed for a term of two years.

If you are interested in putting yourself forward for election, please send your nomination together with a seconder to president@softball.ie

Please do not hesitate to contact Colum Lavery should you have any questions on either position.

Nominations must be received by Close of Business on November 1, 2016.

Elections for the positions will be held at the November 5, 2016 Annual General Meeting.

by Colum Lavery

Softball Ireland AGM

Colum Lavery Re-Elected As President of Softball Ireland

The Softball Ireland membership at it Annual General Meeting unanimously agreed to re-appoint Colum Lavery as President of Softball Ireland for a further two year term.

Speaking of his appointment Lavery said ” I am honoured that the membeship have voted to give me a second term as President of Softball Ireland. I look forward to working with Softball Leinster, Softball Ulseter and all our teams to continue growing our sport both domestically and internationally.” Lavery added ” there is much work to be done in the coming years and I am delighted to be joined on the Board by people with the skills and motivation to bring our sport to the next level”

Other Decisions Confirmed By the Softball Ireland AGM are laid out below:

  1. Membership agreed to move Softball Ireland from ASA Rules to ISF Rules with immediate effect
  2. Membership agreed to provide seed funding of a maximum of €500 upon application to assist National Teams
  3. Membership confirmed that SI should continue to be an active and engaged member of the ESF and agreed to subsidies Congress attendance to a maximum of €400 in 2016

Election Results

Executive Members

  • President: Colum Lavery
  • Secretary: Paddy Donnelly
  • Treasurer: Olwen Barrett

Ordinary Members

  • Conor Lennon
  • Erin Brown
  • Elaine Cunningham (Softball Ulster)
  • Jonathan Spielberg (Softball Leinster)

Other Updates from Softball Ireland

  1. SI Regulations will require all teams to have a minimum of three helmets available in the dugout at all times. SI announced that a subsidy of upto €40 will be available to clubs who buy helmets through Softball Ireland
  2. SI announce funding for a 2 day Umpiring Course to be held in early 2016
  3. SI announced a centralised ball deal for all Regions with a sponsor who will be announced shortly
  4. SI have confirmed that all tournaments will need to be approved in advance by Softball Ireland
  5. SI announced that the Womens Fastpitch league will be launched in early May 2016
  6. SI confirmed that IOST will be held in the University of Limerick in August 2016

 

by Colum Lavery

Presidents Message to Softball Leinster AGM

We understand that not all in attendance could hear the message below at the SL AGM – we have re-produced it for our members on the website.

To: Softball Leinster Membership

I would like to start by apologising for my absence from the Softball Leinster AGM today, however unfortunately due to Work Commitments in London I am unable to join you.

I have asked Nadia’s permission to read the following short paragraph on my behalf today.

I would like to start by thanking the current Softball Leinster Committee for all their efforts in running the leagues over the last 12 months. As volunteers it is very difficult to balance work, home, team and a committee at the same time. It has been a challenging year for Softball in Ireland and in Leinster and I would like to thank SL for their support in the SI initiatives during the season and applaud them for continuing to grow the sport during the season past.

I have watched with interest the election campaign for Chairman of SL and the comments associated with it and I am delighted to see two strong candidates for Chairman, either of which I am confident will continue to develop the game in the region and Softball Ireland will look forward to working with them … I would encourage those running for the executive positions today who are not elected to consider taking another role in SL as volunteers with such calibre are always valued!

I do shortly wish to address a number of items brought up during the current post season and provide clarity to the membership:

  •  SL is a region of Softball Ireland charged with the responsibility of running the league’s and developing the game within the region
  •  SI DO NOT have any intention of disbanding or interfering in any other way with the running of SL
  •  SL is free to structure leagues in the format they think is best for the development of the game in the region – independent of any influence from SI
  •  Finally, SL are fully involved and a key contributor to the governance of SI through their Board Member

Two weeks from today, Softball Ireland will host its AGM and it will be another important moment for our sport with a number of announcements … as we move forward and develop into an Olympic Sport which bring the potential funding options with it, I would ask all members to take an active part on the day as we look to take the sport to the next level.

Today however is about celebrating the last 12 months of SL and preparing for the next 12 months …

Finally, I would like to thank the outgoing SL Committee for all their work and pay special tribute to Nadia … over the las number of years Nadia has been close to the centre of everything good in SL and freely gave up her time to work on developing and grow the game … Nadia will be another loss to SL however, she should be thanked for everything she has done to help SL get to where it is now.

Thanks you for taking time to listen and I hope you all enjoy the Rugby World Cup final!

Colum Lavery

President, Softball Ireland

by Colum Lavery

Notice & Agenda of 2015 AGM

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF

SOFTBALL IRELAND

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Annual General Meeting of Softball Ireland will be held at The ALSAA Sports Complex, Old Airport Road, Toberbunny, Co. Dublin on Saturday November 14, 2015 at 3.00pm (1500) for the purposes of transacting the following business in accordance with the Softball Ireland Constitution:-

1. Adoption of Standing Orders 

2. Minutes of the 2014 AGM and Matters Arising 

3. Presidents Report 

4. Financial

  • Accounts and Balance Sheet of SI for year ended September 30, 2015 
  • Appoint Auditors for 2016 
  • Note the 2016 Draft Softball Ireland Budget

5. Election of Softball Ireland Board

  • Consider Nominations for President
  • Ratify Appointment of Softball Leinster Representative
  • Ratify Appointment of Softball Ulster Representative
  • Election of Ordinary Board Member 

6. Motions

7. Any Other Business 

Dated this October 16, 2015

By order of Softball Ireland

Note: 

i.        The Quorum for a General Meeting shall be 50% of the fully paid up Teams in accordance with Article 7 entitled to attend and vote at a General Meeting.

ii.        Each fully paid up Player in Good Standing of SI may attend and speak, subject to the standing orders, at the General Meeting

iii.        Unless designated as Representative of a Team at a meeting, the Player shall not have a vote.

Nominations:

  • Nominations for the position of President or Ordinary Board Member must be submitted noting the proposer and seconder by 1700 on October 30, 2015 to secretary@softball.ie 
  • Motions to amend the constitution of Softball Ireland must be received by 1700 on October 30, 2015. Any motion must clearly state the rationale behind the change. Please submit all proposals to secretary@softball.ie
by Colum Lavery

AGM 2014 Details

To: Players, Teams, Clubs and Regional Associations in Membership of Softball Ireland

Date:December 09, 2014

Re:Softball Ireland Annual General Meeting

Further to the Notice circulated on August 29, 2014, please find attached the Agenda and associated documents for the 2014 AGM.

The Annual General Meeting will commence at 1030 in the Mezzanine Suite,  Ballsbridge Hotel, Ballsbridge Dublin 4.

Kind regards,

Colum Lavery

Softball Ireland President

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF

SOFTBALL IRELAND

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Annual General Meeting of Softball Ireland will be held at the Mezzanine Suite, Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin 4 on Sunday December 14, 2014 at 10.30am (1030) for the purposes of transacting the following business in accordance with the Softball Ireland Constitution:-

  •  Adoption of Standing Orders
  • Minutes of the 2013 AGM and Matters Arising
  • Presidents Report
  • Recommendation to Incorporate Softball Ireland
  • Recommendation to Apply for Sports Council Ireland Membership
  • Recommendation to Review and Update Strategic Plan
  • Recommendation to Remove Munster as a Region
  • Commission Reports
  • Financial
  • Accounts and Balance Sheet of SI for year ended September 30, 2014
  • Appoint Auditors for 2015
  • Note the 2015 Draft Softball Ireland Budget
  • Election of Softball Ireland Board
  • Consider Nominations for General Secretary
  • Paddy Donnelly (Kegs)
  • Consider Nominations for Treasurer
  • Olwen Barrett (Oddsox Green)
  • Ratify Appointment of Nadia Leclercq as Softball Leinster Ordinary Board Member
  • Ratify Appointment of Softball Ulster Ordinary Board Member
  • Election of Ordinary Board Members
  • Barry Casey (Kegs)
  • Conor Lennon (Blazzers)
  • Motions
  • Any Other Business

Dated this December 9, 2014

By order of Softball Ireland

Note: 

  1.  The Quorum for a General Meeting shall be 50% of the fully paid up Teams in accordance with Article 7 entitled to attend and vote at a General Meeting.
  2. Each fully paid up Player in Good Standing of SI may attend and speak, subject to the standing orders, at the General Meeting
  3. Unless designated as Representative of a Team at a meeting, the Player shall not have a vote.
by Colum Lavery

AGM Postponed

Softball Ireland must regretfully advise our membership that the AGM scheduled for November 29, 2014 will be postponed for 14 days.

Unfortunately due to an ongoing process Softball Ireland are not in a position to provide further information at this time, full details will be provided at the rescheduled AGM.

SI Board