Pitch & Putt Ireland2015 Convention Blog
Follow proceedings from the Anner Hotel, Thurles
5.55pm
Recommendations concluded. After the President's concluding address we now conclude with presentatrions to our No 1 ranked players in the Ladies (Ger Ward) and Gents (John Walsh). We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of today's Convention. Slan Abhaile!
4.55pm
Motion 28 defeated, onto Recommendations now.
4.50pm
Motion 27 defeated on a vote of 31-21 against. One left now!
4.45pm
Motion 26 in relation to Handicap Grades sees 48 against, 27 for. Grades remain the same.
4.40pm
Motion 25 in relation to reducing timeframe for making Appeals from 21 to 7 days defeated.
4.35pm
Motion 23 defeated 32-15, Motion 24 withdrawn.
4.30pm
Motion 21 withdrawn, Motion 22 sees 44-24 against the motion.
4.25pm
Motion 20 in relation to Sprinkler Heads sees a vote of 37-35 in favour but does not come into effect as it does not get required two-thirds majority.
4.20pm
Motion 19 defeated.
4.10pm
Motions 8 & 18 in relation to the use of a third club sees 51-29 vote in favour but it does not get the required two-thirds majority to come into effect. Still a two club game!
3.45pm
Motions 16 & 17 both withdrawn.
3.35pm
Motion 14 in relation to Postal Voting defeated 35-32, Postal Voting remains for elections. Motion 15 carried however.
3.30pm
Motion 12 defeated, Motion 13 withdrawn.
3.25pm
Motion 9 withdrawn, Motion 10 carried unanimously recognising NEC's jurisidiction over Provincial Championships. Motion 11 withdrawn.
3.20pm
Motion 7 relating to eligibilty to play for Intermediate and Junior Grade Inter-County teams to be confirmed by second Friday in May carried unanimously.
3.15pm
Motion 6 in relation to Scratch Cup cuts sees a vote of 32-30 in favour but doesn't pass as it fails to get required two-thirds majority.
3.10pm
Motion 4 carried. Motion 5 carried meaning U-16's must declare by March 1st each year if they wish to play in either Adult or Juvenile Competitions.
3.05pm
Motions 1 & 2 carried unanimously bringing PPUI appeal process in line with Just Sport Ireland Arbitration.
3pm
Back after lunch in the Anner. Motions first.
1.55pm
We break for lunch now, join us again at 3pm for news on the motions and recommendations.
1.50pm
The results of the election are in and Helen McMorrow has retained her position as Registar on a vote of 55-39 in her favour against Frank Dineen. Well done to Helen and commiserations to Frank.
1.45pm
As we still await the votes from the Registar election, we continue with the election of Patrons and Myles McMorrow succeeds Sean Keane in that vacant position. Mrs Bell's position will be left unfilled until the 2016 Convention by agreement of the Meeting.
1.40pm
In the meantime we are delighted to announce Liam Sherry of St Bridgets as the 2015 entrant into the PPUI Hall of Fame
1.35pm
Helen McMorrow and Frank Dineen will contest position of Registrar. All other NEC Officers returned unopposed. Votes being counted.
1.20pm
Course of Year Awards winners
Bronze Category
Collinstown, Douglas, Rocklodge and St Bridgets
Silver Category
Fermoy, Inniskeen and Kilbeggan
Gold Category
1st Royal Meath
2nd St Pats
3rd Lakeside
Most Improved Award: Old County
1.05pm
Development and Marketing Officer's Report proposed and seconded by Peter Gregson and John Carton respectively.
12.40pm
Communications & Press Officer Report proposed and seconded by Linda Thomson and Frank Dineen respectively.
12.35pm
Registrar's Report proposed and seconded by Mark Keohane and Bernie Dunne respectively.
12.15pm
Munster/Connaught Co-Ordinator's Report proposed and seconded by Mark Keohane and Frances Ryan respectively.
12.10pm
Leinster/Ulster Co-Ordinator's Report proposed and seconded by Paddy Bird and Evelyn Miller respectively.
12pm
National Competition Co-Ordinator's Report proposed and seconded by Peter Gregson and Paddy Bird respectively.
11.55am
Treasurers Report proposed and seconded by Michael Lynch and Lily Slattery respectively.
11.45am
Secretary's Report proposed and seconded by Liam Sherry and Andy Dempsey respectively.
11.25am
Minutes proposed and seconded by Joe McGrath and Jim Milligan respectively. Reports to be taken as read.
11.05am
Minutes Silence held in memory of the late Kitty Bell, James Corcoran and other members of the Union who passed away in the past 12 months. Minutes now being read.
11am
PPUI President Eamon Birchall formally declares Convention open and welcomes our Patrons to the Meeting.
Updates on proceedings will begin from 11am.
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