Great Meeting at annual A.G.M.There was a great attendance at the Club AGM in Arus de Barra on last Monday night, December 5th. Outgoing Cathaoirleach James Bermingham welcomed all present. The first item on the Clar was the Minutes of the 2010 AGM. These were read, proposed and seconded. Next up was the Runais Report for 2011. This was superbly presented in a Booklet form, which ran to 27 pages in total, dealing with every single aspect of the Clubs Activities, both on and off the Playing Field.FOR THE FULL SECRETARY’S & TREASURER’S REPORTS SEE THIS WEEKS AVONDHUChairman James Bermingham addressed the meeting. He said it was a good year for the Club with the Senior Hurlers reaching the County Quarter Final again and being terribly disappointed to lose out to Cit. He praised the achievements of the Junior Hurling team in winning the Div ‘ JHL and playing very well in the JAHC. It was a difficult year for football with an early year saga involving four c.ship games in 5 weeks. The Club Development has progressed very well and we now have top class training facilities. Further Development work will proceed as Finance will allow. James thanked all who had helped in any way with the bride Rovers Club during the year.
A discussion on the state of Football in the club took place with many views being expressed. It was agreed that a Committee of Vincent Cronin, Pat Walsh, James Bermingham, Tom Kearney, Terry Broderick and Shane O Connor should look at the various options and report back to the Executive early in the new Year.ELECTION OF OFFICERS for 2012.President; Pat O ConnorVice presidents; Fr. Neilus O Donnell PPFr. Sean BarryMartin MurphyMick BarryHenry HazlewoodFr. Liam RyanJohn Arnold.Chairman; James BerminghamVice Chair; Billy FinneganRunai Liam Barry and William O Leary (Joint Secretaries)Cisteoir and Ins Officer; Dan QuillAsst Cisteoir Brian ArnoldPro John ArnoldRegistrar Brian ArnoldGrounds Officer; John MurphyOifigigh Gaeilge & Cultur Gearoid O LaighinECB Delegates; Tom Mulcahy & Brendan O DriscollCo. Board Delegates; John Arnold & Daniel LanePlayers ep Barry JohnsonASAP Officer Mossie O Sullivan.EXECUTIVE MEMERS; Tom Kearney, Denis Ahern, John Joe Carey, Pat Barry, Mike Carey, Seamus Buckley, Paudie Murphy, Richie O Regan, Pat Walsh ( Others may be co-opted)Membership Fees for 2012.Adult Players €100
Students €40Ordinary Club Members €50Reduced rate for OAP’s €20.Any player or member who wants to pay the Membership Fee in Staged payment should simply contact any Club Officer.Congratulations were extended to Gerard Lane on his selection as Vice Chairman of the Cork County Board for the coming year.Delegates were selected for the County Convention on Saturday night next.Tickets for the St. Stephens Day Development Draw were then distributed. The first Meeting of the Club Executive for 2012 will be held omn Monday January 9th .Details of selectors and Team Management for 2012 will be published in next weeks Avondhu.
CLUB SHOP.Christmas is coming and the Bride Rovers Club Shop has a huge range of Stock just in. Jerseys, togs, Socks, Hoodies, Training Shorts, Track Suits, Training Tops, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Bottle Green Wind-Sheeters, Green Half Zip Hoodies, Rain Jackets, Beanie Hats and Medal Boards are all available. Ring or to order items for Christmas.The Bride Rovers GAA Club Main Sponsor is The Rathcormac Inn/Conversation Piece.
