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Kildare Branch News Site lasted updated on   Hrs. INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND Cuman Uiscebhealaigh Intire na hEireann Report of the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday November 19th in Weld’s Pub, Robertstown Welcome & Chairperson’s Report The 2009 IWAI Kildare Branch AGM took place on November 19th last in Weld’s Public House Robertstown. There was an attendance of 12 members with apologies received from 6 members. Current chairperson Adele Picard opened the meeting by welcoming those in attendance. The 2008 minutes were adopted and the chair went on to deliver her report. In this report Adele summarised the difficulties that led to the non-running of this year’s Easter Rally in Rathangan. She also highlighted the positive developments within the branch since its EGM in June, culminating with a highly successful joint venture with the HBA in Naas at the end of October. The full text of the Chairperson’s Report can be read here. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Celine Delaney and Chairperson Adele Picard had jointly managed the accounts this year. This year’s accounts were in surplus for the first time in four years. This was welcomed by the members present and the accounts were adopted. Election of Officers With the current committee intent on resigning there was much discussion surrounding the election of officers. Views ranged from dissolution of the branch to forging ahead and building on a positive year to people volunteering but not committing to specific roles. The resulting election produced the following committee for 2009/2010: Jim Connolly – Chairperson Pa Keogh – Vice Chairperson & PRO Adele Picard Kelly – Treasurer Alan Kelly – Secretary Reg Beattie – Safety Officer Alan Kelly – Child Protection Officer Other members present expressed a willingness to assist the committee in its duties as needs arise. Permanent TSB Shares It was unanimously decided that the branch will retain these shares until such time as their value increases. All previous undertakings for the use of these shares are now no longer applicable. Merchandising Owen B Kavanagh will investigate the redevelopment of Kildare Branch merchandise for sale at branch events. Project Work The branch committee will investigate the possibility of an archaeological study at the 4 Pots near Digby Bridge (16th lock, Grand Canal). Christmas Walk This year’s walk will take place at the Lyon’s Estate (13th lock, Grand Canal) on Monday December 28th at 11am. Events 2010 - provisional Proposed Easter Rally to Edenderry April 4th – 6th Joint event with HBA in June A cruise in company for Kildare boats to the Shannon As there was no further business the Chairperson wished everyone a Happy Christmas and closed the meeting.   Owen B Kavanagh Secretary

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