Would like to second the appreciation for Aaron's input. He was always willing to step up to the plate whether it was for hanging pictures or interviewing or approaching potential sponsors.

Looking forward to catching up with him at the Sportsground.

Just an update on the status of the committee for 2014/2015 which was finalised a few weeks ago. Those of you who attended the AGM or watched the video will know that we're delighted to welcome Pinky and Shelflife on board for this season, I've updated the list of committee members and roles here:

connachtclan.com/about-the-clan/contact-us

Sadly, Aaron Turner, who has been here from the very beginning, has chosen to take a break from serving on the committee due to external pressures. He did some terrific work over the last 3 years, from painting the clan bar almost single handedly 2 years ago to conducting radio interviews after almost every match last season and has definitely earned both the rest and the recognition for his contribution.

Personally I still believe a bursary for our younger academy/pre-academy players should be the primary focus, guys who are balancing studies with trying to develop professional careers and travelling from all over the gaff..

www.quinssa.org.uk/academy.htm

The Elite Player Development Group (EDPG) includes players selected by Harlequins on the basis of their performances, to become members of the regional academy in due course. Typically these players will have played divisional or international rugby at under-16 level and will have demonstrated commitment beyond the average to become professional players.

Quinssa were approached by the Quins Academy staff at the start of the current season and asked if we could help with the travel costs of three young players who had been identified with considerable potential and who had an exceptional drive and commitment to be successful. The need to travel frequently to Surrey Sports Park in Guildford was putting a strain on their families’ finances. It was thought that instead of giving the Academy all the proceeds of our fund raising at the end of the season, as we had in the past, we could contribute during the season and help these committed youngsters get to the training ground on a regular basis.

The Committee felt it was the right activity to fund, in line with Quinssa's longstanding support of the Quins Academy.

The boys are reimbursed their train and bus fares each time they attend training and so far none of them has missed a session.

We use the profits from the sale of merchandise and tickets to the overseas games to provide the funds donated to the Quins Academy.

The Academy use the money to help develop the players of the future by funding periods of overseas exposure and other rugby related experiences that they would not normally enjoy.

We also raise money for charities during the year through raffles and other special events.

A couple of hundred euros, can put dent in travel/food bills etc...

Sorry couldnt make this. was only in town that day after being at home for 10 days. you can guess how much i had to do!
few points.
Wouldnt mind paying for the bus, €5/€10 aint much. i get the fact that if its free, it will attract more/new people.

Player sponsorship- its good sponsoring a player, but as was said, was there value for money? you see on facebook muldoon in behind the counter in the front door. same with wilkinson. pulling pints etc. heally was injured for awhile which he would have time to visit the dail when the clan was watching an away game.

pinky hungover? when the music started, pinky got up and shut the window. mad night the night before?

Many thanks for posting the info for those of us who couldn't attend.

Full video of the AGM (available in HD!!!) and the accompanying agenda document are now available on the Clan youtube channel. Enjoy

docs.google.com/document/d/1YKglvS8V0DAP...30Gh6ZyobPBCG-c/edit

Apologies for the delay on the minutes, gents and ladies. Work has prevented me from getting them done up. Hopefully the video and audio keeps everybody tided over in the quiet season!

menacethedenis wrote: Good job lads, sorry I couldn't make it in but obviously I'm happy to continue helping out with the facebook page next season if ye want me to.

Sick of you and your "helping" to be honest. :side:

Good job lads, sorry I couldn't make it in but obviously I'm happy to continue helping out with the facebook page next season if ye want me to.

Audio recording of the AGM. Video and minutes to follow in due course.

Sol_ie wrote: Yep, thanks to all for coming out. Apologies again for the last minute confusion, we were massively let down by the meeting room. Worked out well tho, even if pinky and overstrander walked out with 19 'Hotel Meyrick' pens a piece.

I'm rebranding them as Connacht Clan pens and they will be available online for €20.

Yep, thanks to all for coming out. Apologies again for the last minute confusion, we were massively let down by the meeting room. Worked out well tho, even if pinky and overstrander walked out with 19 'Hotel Meyrick' pens a piece.

We'll have the video recording and handout up during the week Ger

Any news from the agm?

Change of location

AGM taking place in Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square in the Liam Mellows room.

I should be there be good to catch up. I've missed ye guys