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Cobh GAA Club
Club Forum Night
April 11th 2014
• Welcome Message from Chairman – John O’Keeffe
• Club Recognition - John O’Keeffe
• Club Structures and Organisation Updates - Pete Drumgoole
Communications – John Spriggs
Finance and Fundraising - Pete Drumgoole
Development Committee – Terry Anderson
Facilities – John Spriggs
Coaching and Games Development - Pat Looney
• Questions and Answer Session with Sub-Committee Leads
Agenda
Cobh GAA Lotto
Lotto has been running every Monday night for 12 Years!!!
There are 50 Lotto promoters within the club
Over €300,000 has been given out in prize money
Club Lotto is the primary source of fundraising within the club
Congratulations and well done to Teddy Meaney, John McCarthy, LeoDempsey, Brian O’Connor, John O’Connor and Jim Wilson for theirdedication and support to running the lotto within the club.
Club Recognition
Club Recognition
Cobh GAA - Bronze Lee Flag Winner March 2014
Awarded for achieving best practice standards in Coaching & GamesDevelopment structures within a club.
Children’s Officer appointed
Coaching Officer appointed
Coaching plan for youngest groups (up to U10) in place
Club School Liaison Officer appointed
Schools Coaching Programme in place
Running a summer Cul Camp
Teenage referees operating at U10, U9 & U8 blitzes.
Club Strategic Plan in Place
Club Recognition
Advantages for Cobh GAA being a LEE FLAG CLUB
Exclusive access to the hurley and helmet subsidy scheme for 2014
Guarantee of 5 GDA workshops/visits in 2014
Entry in to draw for All Ireland Hurling and Football Final tickets 2014
Entry in to draw for Munster Hurling and Football Final tickets 2014
Club U 12 teams will receive a Coaching day with Inter County players atCounty stadiums in 2014, Entry to draw to participate in U12 Blitzes inCroke Park
Priority in county player visits to club Cúl Camps in 2014, Priority inselection for half time exhibition games during inter-county fixtures
Cobh selected from 20 finalists as overall Bronze Lee Flag winnerreceiving €700 to aid with further improvements to Coaching & GamesDevelopment.
Well done to Willie O’Donovan & juvenile section.
Cobh GAA Club
Club Structures and Organisation
Updates
April 11th 2014
Effective Club Structures
Executive Restructure
Increased Visibility
Increased Responsibility
Increased Interaction
Cobh GAA Organization Structure
To restructure Executive Committee and Provide effective, structured andactive sub-committees for Finance & Fundraising, Development,Communications, Coaching, Facilities and Juvenile.
To ensure that all members have a clear understanding of roles andresponsibilities within each committee.
Hold two Club Forum nights in 2014 – Where Executive Committee memberswill attend and answer questions from the floor.
To re-structure AGM to facilitate open and progressive discussion.
Priorities for 2014
Update on Progress
Cobh GAA Executive re-structured along with sub committees formed for;
Finance & Fundraising
Development
Communications
Coaching
Facilities
Central Committee meeting has been restructured, with additional focus onClub Administration, Club Development, Club policies, Games updates(Hurling, Football), Issues relating to the County/Divisional Boards and Itemsforwarded from the Sub-Committees. Meetings now taking place every 3weeks
Sub-committee Leads appointed and reporting back to Central Committee
Sub-committees populated with club members, monthly meetings held
Roles and Responsibilities document provided to each sub committee
Next Club Forum Night to be held 29th of August
Cobh GAA Club
Communications
Updates
April 11th 2014
By the end of 2014 we will be able to say:
“We have succeeded in promoting Cobh GAA in a positive light, both on and off the pitch, to our own members and the people of Cobh and the surrounding area. As a result Cobh GAA is now one of the leading clubs to recruit new members and provides a healthy basis for people to become involved in and promote Irish games and Irish culture.”
Mission Statement
Communications Committee
Set up new Club Text service
Launch new Club Website
Launch a Club Smartphone App
Publish a Club Newsletter
Install a Club Suggestion Box
Design and Display a new Club Information Chart
Priorities for 2014
Club Website has been launched
Club Smartphone App is being designed
Suggestion Box has been installed
Club Information Chart is being designed
Club Text Service has recently been set up and is in use
Club Newsletter will be issued during June
Update on Progress
Cobh GAA Website Launched
• What is available on the
site?
• Featured News
• East Cork Fixtures Lists for
Adult and Juvenile Teams
• East Cork Results for Adult
and Juvenile Teams
• Event Calendar
• Lotto Results
• Club Videos
• Facebook Link
• Twitter Link
Cobh GAA Club
Finance & Fundraising
Updates
April 11th 2014
In five years time we will be able to say:
"Cobh GAA is successful in fundraising and in financial excellence in order to support the continued development of the club. We have new and innovative fundraising ideas with more people helping in
the fundraising efforts"
Mission Statement
Finance & Fundraising Committee
To Develop Finance & Fundraising Calendar of Events
To ensure that all Finance & Fundraising Events have an organizing committeecontaining at least three Finance & Fundraising committee members
To organize Major Annual Fundraiser
To review existing approach to County Board Draw and bring forwardrecommendations to Central Committee
To review existing approach to Club Membership and bring forwardrecommendations to Central Committee
Priorities for 2014
Finance & Fundraising Calendar of Events is now complete
All planned events for Finance & Fundraising have three Finance &Fundraising committee members on the organization committee
Cobh GAA Night at the Dogs will take place in Curraheen Park GreyhoundStadium Cork, On Friday the 19th of September.
The Finance & Fundraising committee will take over the responsibility for theorganizing the 2014/2015 County Board Draw for Cobh GAA in August.
Update on Progress
Finance & Fundraising Event Date Status
Fantasy Cheltenham Fundraiser 11-14th of March Complete
Cobh GAA Quiz Night 17th of April
Bag Packing/Flag Weekend 5th-6th of September
Cobh GAA Night at the Dogs 19th of September
Trolley Dash 15th of December
Long Puc 26th of December
Cobh GAA 2014 Finance & Fundraising Calendar of Events
Cobh GAA Club
Development Updates
April 11th 2014
Mission Statement
In five years time we will be able to say:
“To provide the best possible facilities for players, members
and patrons, taking Cobh GAA Club into the next 10 years and
beyond.”
Development Committee
Construct and fit out Weights Room in main field (Adjacent to old dressingrooms)
Complete fencing of upper field to incorporate northern side of pitch andarea surrounding club shop
Construct Dugouts in upper field and repair/replace existing Dugouts in mainfield
Apply for all applicable grant funding associated with above projects
Commence design review of Cobh GAA Pavilion to determine future needs ofthe club
Priorities for 2014
Main Field Projects 2014
Construction of Weights RoomFacility for physical development ofyoung and adult players
Repair or replace existingdugouts on Southern sideof the pitch
Feasibility study to commence on existing pavilion/dressing rooms:
• Pavilion hall incorporating indoor training surface• Bar and Catering facilities• Meeting room/office• Permanent Strength and Conditioning facility• Function room• Pitch viewing area
Top Field Projects 2014
New dug-outs to be builton Northern Side ofpitch, dug into the bank
Fencing to be completed on Northern side ofupper field, gate to be installed in middle offencing to allow access between upper field andtraining area
Fence area aroundclub shop to allow asecure area
Weights Room - Planning Application submitted on 30th of January, Planning Granted, Fire Cert Pending, Panelling and Roof materials on site, Construction costs to be agreed. Construction to be completed in June. Weights room to be fitted out in July.
Fencing on Northern side of Upper field - Supply & Installation costs for fencing approved by Central Committee, Panels to arrive by Mid April, Installation and completion of fencing on northern side of upper field by end of April, area beside club shop also to be included as part of fencing scope.
Dugouts – Project currently being scoped and costs prepared
Grants – Cork county council amenity grant is available for the Weights Room, application currently being prepared
Update on Progress
Cobh GAA Club
Facilities Updates
April 11th 2014
In five years time we will be able to say:
“Cobh GAA has the best playing surfaces, grounds and best maintained facilities in East Cork."
Mission Statement
Facilities Committee
Continue Verti-draining Fertiliser and Storm Draining Programme
Closing of Pitches due to inclement weather by Facilities Committee
Closing of Goalmouths when Matches / Training are not in Play
Investigation to purchase 3 Cylinder Ride On Mower
Pot Holes and Drainage Top Field Car park
Close Goalmouths Top Field for 6 Week Period during 2014
Priorities for 2014
Verti-draining and Fertilizing of Top field completed
Gate collections and stewarding team being formed by John O’Donoghue
Maintenance of Diesel Generator for Floodlighting Top field is now theresponsibility of Noel Daly (maintenance contract in place with generatorsupplier)
Process in place for closing of pitches due to inclement weather - Beingmanaged by (Brian Cullimore, Noel Daly & Pat Looney)
Update on Progress
Cobh GAA Club
Coaching & Games Development Updates
April 11th 2014
Coaching Committee
In five years time we will be able to say:
“Our underage section is one of the best. We have achieved
excellence in coaching standards and in providing games for
our young players in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Our Club’s adult teams perform to their full potential because
we have the best possible coaching and games development
structures in place.”
Mission Statement
Continue to provide access to Coach education for our new, and experienced,coaches.
Continue to assist the local schools with their participation in Gaelic Gamesactivities/competitions.
Maintain the high standards established at our Cul Camp and end-of-seasonStreet Leagues competitions
Provide activity for our teenage players during the Summer / Exams‘off-season’
Set up a ‘buddy’ system whereby the adult players are associated with one ofthe juvenile teams.
Priorities for 2014
‘Playing up policy’ agreed.
Player Pathway Document covering player development up to minor circulated toall coaches. Coaching programme agreed for hurling development up to age 10years.
Young referees attended training course and are now gaining experience at U8,U9 & U10 blitzes.
Over 100 children training in the Nursery programme each Saturday, 14 coaches +4 adults on duty at the shop/giving out hurleys & helmets.
Another 90 boys training each Sunday with the U9, U10 & U11 groups. 12 morecoaches involved here.
Colaiste Muire took part in U14 & U16 hurling this year and played in U16 footballalso, first time in a football competition in a number of years.
Bronze Lee Flag Awarded to Cobh by Coiste Oiliuna Chorcai in March.
U12 hurling team played in two exhibition games at half-time in the Cork-Wexford National hurling league match in March.
Update on Progress
Q&A with Sub-Committee Leads