13th January 2013

13th January 2013

Mount Sion Gaa Club Notes

Club AGM

The AGM of Cnoc Síon took place last Saturday evening and it was great to see so many interested people in attendance. Outgoing Chairman Sean O’Dwyer, opened by asking all to join in a minutes silence for our late Life President Frankie Walsh. The secretary’s report evoked discussion on all areas and it ran over the hour mark. The treasurer reported on the financial position of the club, and praised the whole clubs efforts in the recent successful Christmas Raffle. He suggested that other fundraising activities that will be run in 2013 need to be supported in the same manner. In his final address as Chairman, Sean O’Dwyer, recalled his fond memories of our late Life President Frankie Walsh, including a tale of Frankie and Sean’s trip to Clare and the way many others held Frankie in such high esteem.

In the election of officers, we had only one change with Sean stepping down as Chairman after many years of service in all roles on the Executive. I would like to wish Sean all the best in his retirement. The following were elected: Chairman: Peter Walsh, Vice Chairman: Kevin Ryan, Secretary: Seamus Cleere, Treasurer: Tom Power, Registrar/Insurance Officer: Paul Fanning, PRO: Owen Sauvage, Development Officer: Anthony Kirwan, Fundraising Officer: Josie Evans, Entertainment/Ladies Committee: Tina Gleeson, and the four committee members, Phil Fanning, Jimmy Meaney, Roy McGrath and Michael Flanagan. The Field Director position is the only other change and will now be taken up under the Development Officer position. We are indebted to Davy Carroll for his years of service as Field Director, which span more than thirty two years. There was never a job too big or small for Davy. I wish you all the best in his retirement. The following Managers have been voted in for the coming year: Senior/Intermediate: Anthony Kirwan, Junior Hurling: Michael Flanagan, Junior Football: John Walsh, Under 21: Paraic Fanning and Minor: Pat Kelly.

The man who has being selected to lead the Senior team in 2013 is Kenny Stafford and Vice-Captain is Sean Ryan. Under 21 Captain will be Craig Sauvage and Stephen O’Neill will be Vice-Captain. The hurler of year may just have played his first year with the club but fitted in perfectly with some great performances in the championship, well done to John O’Leary. Young player of year had an excellent year in which he played minor for Waterford. Well done to Austin Gleeson.

Finally, our next big event will be on Easter Sunday night. We will have Buck Taylor playing in the club. Tickets go on sale next week from the bar. There are a limited number of tickets so buy early.

That concluded the business of the meeting.

Juvenile Training

After the Christmas break, the following juvenile’s start back training next Saturday in the club:

Ages and times below

Age 5 & 6 – Boys (Born in 2008 and 2007) – 11 am to 12 noon

Age 7 &  8 – Boys (Born in 2006 and 2005) – 12 noon to 1pm

Age 9 & 10 – Boys (Born in 2004 and 2003) – 1pm to 2pm (note change of time for this group )

Membership

Membership for 2013 season is now due and must be paid by 31st March. The rates for the coming year are as follows: Hurling & Football Club/Family: €50; OAPs: €10.

Last Man Standing

Well done to our winner of the Last Man Standing, Paddy Hearne. An updated Last Man Standing table is available on the club website! http://mountsiongaa.ie/news/last-man-standing/ The next Last Man Standing Competition will begin on February 2nd/3rd. Please have your entry money paid into the bar by Wednesday 30th January.

Get the latest Fixtures/Events

Looking to keep up to date with fixtures and events? Join the FREE club text list by texting your name and number to 087-9706387! It’s completely free!! Its as easy as texting your name and number if you don’t want to miss out on a game Juvenile-Senior or know when there’s a change of venue, or events happening in the club etc.

Need a venue for your party??

We have a spacious function room with private bar available for hire for all occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Weddings, Confirmations, Communions, etc. Please contact our Bar Manager Michael Ryan for more information on 051-372648 or call up and see him. See the Function Room page on the website for more pictures of our function room and bar!! http://mountsiongaa.ie/club-complex/function-room/

Darts & Cards

Darts and Cards for club members. Come along and join in the fun. Darts takes place every Thursday night with Cards on Friday nights, both starting around 10pm. Great prizes on offer!! All Club Members are welcome.

Notes for Paper & Website

If you have any Cnoc Sion notes or announcements for the paper or website please contact Owen Sauvage by email owen@mountsiongaa.ie or text your notes to 087-9706387 before 8pm Sunday night. You can also submit your notes through the website on the news tab. Follow us on Twitter @MountSionGAA of on Facebook MountSion GAA. The website features a calendar so you can keep up to date with all the latest fixtures and events.

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