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Indy Hurling Club
Board Meeting
The "Board" is the elected officials of
the Indianapolis Hurling Club and other interested members who
come together about once a month to discuss the direction and
future of the club. ALL Indianapolis Hurling Club members
are encouraged to attend if they have an opinion on the future
of the club.
The officials were elected at the Annual General
Meeting of the Indianapolis Hurling Club held January 28, 2007.
Cathaoirleach (President) - Ian Heraty
An Leas Cathaoirleach (VP) - Ciaran Connery
An Runai/An Cisteoir (Secretary/Treasurer) - Brian Mathes
Communications - Rob Harrington
Grounds - Kyle LaPrees
Promotions - Andy Hazel
Banisteor - Colin Conlon
INDY HURLING CLUB
SUB-COMMITTEES
As Indy Hurling club continues to grow and expand
it has become clear that the number of issues on the table
require more research, investigation and time than is available
to the club management committee.
As a result the club management committee has
taken the decision to form a number of sub-committees, to
deal with specific areas of interest and significance to Indy
Hurling club. The initial appointment of each sub-committee
will be made by the management committee, for a period of
1 year. Thereafter, beginning at the 2008 Club AGM, sub-committees
will be elected by paid-up members of the club, for a period
of 1 year.
While the sub-committees form an additional
layer of management within the club, this step is deemed necessary
to properly manage the club as it continues grow, and to lay
foundations for the future of the club in Indianapolis.
The sub-committees have been given their remit
and authority to act by the club management committee. Their
existence does not mean that the Management Committee can
pass its responsibilities on to a small group. For example,
a Finance Sub- Committee might make recommendations for fund-raising
and, possibly, organize the work but there would be an obligation
on all members of the Management Committee to throw their
weight behind the effort.
The club management committee reserves the right
to revise each sub-committee's remit, modify composition of
the sub-committees, and instigate additional committees on
an ad hoc or permanent basis, as deemed necessary.
The chairperson and members of each sub-committee
are expected to be proactive in the planning, organizing,
execution and direction of their respective sub-committee's
roles and responsibilities.
Finance Sub-Committee
Chairman: Brian Mathes
Members: Drew Calvert, Jason Crace, Mike Monaghan, Eric Raderstorf,
Peter Baird & Stacey Schwomeyer
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Responsible for fund-raising & sponsorship
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Act in an advisory and monitoring role in
regard to the finance generally of Indy Hurling club, e.g.
formulation, monitoring, & control of budgets.
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Pursue and complete the registration of Indy
Hurling club as a not-for-profit organization
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Release of funds to purchase equipment & promotional
material
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Liaison with other sub-committees and club
management committee as necessary
Facility Development Sub-Committee
Chairman: Rob Harrington
Members: Richard Connolly, Jonathan Tobin, Matt Davis, vacancy
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Responsible for the acquisition and enhancement
of playing, dressing-room and club facilities for Indy Hurling
club.
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Explore any and all avenues to acquire a pitch
through organizations such as Indy Parks, Indiana Sports Corporation,
Colleges, City facilities, etc.
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Liaison with other sub-committees and club
management committee as necessary
Membership
Chairman: Ciaran Connery
Members: Stephen Quigley, Jim Kelly, vacancy, vacancy
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Develop and pursue action plans to the club
management committee in order to increase adult membership
for Indy Hurling club.
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Develop and pursue action plans to the club
management committee in order to increase youth membership
for Indy Hurling club.
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Develop and pursue action plans to the club
management committee in order to increase participation in
high schools for Indy Hurling club.
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Liaison with other sub-committees and club
management committee as necessary
Social and Cultural
Chairman: Andy Hazel
Members: David Littlejohn, Rudy Nehrling, Drew Calvert, Stacey
Schwomeyer
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This Committee should plan a program of social
and cultural activity involving as many people, including
non-members & parents of youth members, as possible.
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Include in its program a plan for active cooperation
in the promotion of the language, music and dancing and local
history; should promote concerts and plays; lectures and debates;
and generally give opportunities for intellectual pursuits
and recreational outlets
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Liaison with other sub-committees and club
management committee as necessary
a. Email list & notification Stacey to compile - Rob to issue
invitation & practice details by Thurs, Sept 20th.
b. Practice times - Wed at 6pm in Broad Ripple & Sun at 10am
in Richardt Park
c. Equipment
i. Hurleys : " Club Spares - 16 " Club will purchase through
American Hurling by Sunday, Sept 23rd- Brian Mathes to be
reimbursed.
ii. Sliothars " Club Spares - 12
iii. Helmets " Club Spares- 5 " Assistance from NACB - Ciaran
to request again
i. NACB assistance - Ciaran to request again
ii. Club members " Session on coaching only - Ciaran to canvas
candidates & organize
2. Football & Hurling Schedules
a. Hurling - Wed & Sun
b. Football - Mon - Availability of coaches(Peter Baird & John
Hegarty) to be determined.
3. Tournament Proposal - Oct 28th - Sun - Habig Fields - Organizing
Committee - TBC
a. High School hurling 7-a-side games(10 per team) " Depending
on pitch allocation - run concurrently " 10am until 2.30pm "
4 x high school teams " Round robin qualifiers " Consolation
Final & Final " Total of 8 games
b. New members 7-a-side games(10 per team) - incl current club
members? " Depending on pitch allocation - run concurrently
" 10am until 2.30pm " No. of teams - TBC " Round robin qualifiers
" Consolation Final & Final " Total of ?? games
c. Football match " Last game of day at 2.30pm - exhibition
" Existing club members mainly/only - TBC " Full Length pitch
(across concurrent pitches) " Need to line out full length pitch
only " Separate referee/umpires
d. Equipment " Additional uprights for goals - cost $100 " Use
soccer fields as they are - no need to line out " Club members
can referee/umpire " Concession Stand open - TBC " Sell club
merchandise
4. Akron Tournament - RSVP - Indy will send a team of 10-12 players.
Ciaran to contact Akron.
5. Proposed Sub-Committees a. Members to be canvassed for participation.
Projects & duties as per attached.
6. AOB
a. Awards Night
i. To be held in Dec 08 - Date TBC
ii. Location TBC - Downtown. Jim Kelly to investigate availability
of venue.
iii. Awards TBD by Exec Club Committee: Jnr player of the
year, Most improved senior player, Senior Player of the year.
iv. Award TBD by club member vote: Club person of the year
v. Awards to be sourced through Finance sub-committe
b. AGM
i. To be held in Jan 07 - Date TBC
ii. Location TBC - Downtown. Jim Kelly to investigate availability
of venue.
June 6
1. Attendance - Ian Heraty, Ciaran Connery,
Brian Mathes, Colin Conlon, Stephen Quigley
2. Minutes of last Meeting - Adopted
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Recruitment is ongoing through Cathedral High
School. There are further plans for Scecena & Chatard. Ciaran
Connery, Stephen Quigley & Ian Heraty to pursue this in the
coming weeks and report back prior at the next committee meeting.
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The youth's team is entered in the Continental
Youth Championship to be held in Chicago at the end of July
07. The committee approved a $100 refundable grant to the youth's
team for their registration in this event.
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The NAGAA board and the Central Division's
Development Officer have been contacted about providing coaching
assistance for the introduction of the game into the high schools.
Details to be confirmed.
- Both St. Louis & Purdue have been contacted regarding senior
friendly games over the summer. To date, there has been no confirmed
acceptance by either party. Ciaran Connery to pursue this further
before next committee meeting.
- Internal Club league is in full swing with a good level of
competition on display.
4. Jerseys - Jerseys are delivered and will be available
for collection at practice.
5. Financial Statement - As per the Treasurer's report.
Copies are available from the treasurer on request.
6. Alternative Venues - Club member James Kelly undertook
to contact a number of venues regarding use of their pitches. This
has been done and we are awaiting a reply from several facilities.
Additionally, and more recently, other alternatives have also arisen
which will be further examined by the committee as part of the ongoing
process to find a permanent home for Indy Hurling club.
7. Sponsorship
- Pat Flynn's - require additional follow-up by committee members
- Connors - require additional follow-up by committee members
- Hamilton County Sports Grant - availability of funds will be
investigated by Brian Mathes.
8. Student Payment Issues The committee took the position
that for the interim period the high school students practising
with Indy Hurling club will not be required to pay subscription,
while they are U-18. This will be revised as necessary by the committee.
9. Waivers Any player who has not yet signed a waiver must
do so asap. Contact Richard Connolly for waiver forms.
10. Equipment The club stock of hurleys needs to be augmented.
In light of this, the committee placed an order for 40 x hurleys
with the American Hurling Company.
11. Dublin Irish Fest
- All arrangements are progressing for participation in the tournament
scheduled for Columbus, Ohio - Aug 04/05 2007
- The organizing committee was made aware that Indy Hurling will
require additional accommodation.
12. Website. Communications officer, Rob Harrington, has
made several excellent changes to the website. Check them out!!
13. Calendar Items
- Intra- League continues Sunday 10 June 2007.
- Dublin Irish Fest (Columbus, Ohio) - Aug 04/05 2007.
- NAGAA Championships - Labor Day Weekend Sept 07 in Chicago.
- Indy Irish Fest - Sept 14 to 16 2007.
- Next Committee meeting set for Sun 01 July 07 (immediately
following practice).
14. AOB
- Indy Hurling received a request to send a coaching representative
to Dayton, Ohio on July 20th, 2007. Stephen Quigley has been nominated
to attend on behalf on the club.
- It was proposed that refreshment be available pitch-side after
league games from now on, as Pat Flynn's don't open until 5pm.
This will be initiated on a trial basis from Sunday 10 June 2007.
It was also proposed that a club "pitch-in" and BBQ should take
place following the final game of the internal league. Details
to be finalized.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
1. Attendance - Ian Heraty, Ciaran Connery,
Brian Mathes, Rob Harrington, Richard Connolly, Eric Radersdorf,
Adam Layton, Jonathan Tobin, Andy Hazel, Brian Church, Neal Mulrooney,
Matt Glasheen, James Kelly, James Becker, Michael Monaghan, Rudy
Nehrling, Louis Landman
2. Minutes of last Meeting - Adopted
3. Chicago Trip - Very successful event and
worthwhile venture for Indy hurling. Check the website for more
details
4. Jerseys - Jerseys are ordered. Delivery
due by 01 June 07 at a cost of $800.00. Predominantly white with
a black collar.
5. Merchandise - Sale of merchandise has
begun to increase. $20.00 from proceeds was withheld in order
to augment stock of 1st Aid equipment.
6. Alternative Venues - Secenia H.S. venue
has not come to fruition due to school plans to resurface the
playing field. Other options are still being investigated - James
Kelly undertook to contact IUPUI staff regarding use of their
pitches. At this stage, it appears that any acquisition of an
alternative venue will entail a fee for use of playing facilities.
Another implication is insurance costs, should a venue be decided
upon that is not controlled by Indy Parks. Committee will re-examine
this issue at the next meeting in order to select the most beneficial
option for Indy Hurling club.
7. Sponsorship
- Pat Flynn's - have been contacted about monies due. May
require additional follow-up by committee members
- Connors - have been contacted about monies due. May require
additional follow-up by committee members
8. Internal Club League - Start date of 06
May 07 in Richardt Park at 10am sharp.
9. Waivers - Any player who has not yet signed
a waiver must do so asap. Contact Richard Connolly for waiver
forms.
10. Equipment
- Scimmage Vests x 10 - Purchased
- Sliothars x 10 - Purchased
11. NAGAA Championships
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New club has been registered with North American
County Board(NACB). Club name is "Foireann Indiana" which
means "Team Indiana"
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All paid members as at 30 April 07 from Indy
Hurling have been registered to play.
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Driver License numbers still required from
several people. Contact ciaranconnery@yahoo.co.uk with details.
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A number of players from Purdue have also been
registered. As team Banisteor, Colin Conlon will establish details
about remaining players from Purdue that wish to play in the
Championships, and we will register them asap.
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Championship will be played over Labor Day weekend
in Sept 07.
12. Dublin Irish Fest - The invitation extended to Indy
Hurling Club to participate in the Dublin Irish Fest was accepted
by the members. The members voted by majority to permit the club
to pay the entrance fee of $500.00.
13. Calendar Items
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Intra- League Begins Sunday 06 May 2007.
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Skills Competition on Sunday 13 May 07. Details
to be announced.
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Intra-League Continues Sunday 20 May 07.
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Dublin Irish Fest (Columbus, Ohio) - Aug 04/05
2007.
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NAGAA Championships - Labor Day Weekend Sept
07 in Chicago.
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Indy Irish Fest - Sept 14 to 16 2007.
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Next Committee meeting set for Wed 06 June 07
in Connors (immediately following practice)
13. Membership Dues - Outstanding dues from
club members to be paid by 06 May 07
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes
April 9
1. Attendance - Ian Heraty, Ciaran Connery, Brian Mathes, Rob Harrington,
Richard Connolly, Eric Radersdorf, and Jason Crace
2. Minutes of last Meeting - Adopted
3. Chicago Trip - 21 April 07
- 10 players confirmed - Remainder to confirm this week at practice.
- Details of trip will be announced at practice Wed 11 April 07
(Ian Heraty to check with organizing committee)
- Players will travel in own vehicles to Chicago - Gas subsidized
by the club.
4. Jerseys - Committee decided, after examining available funds
and monies due from subscriptions, to allow purchase of jerseys
to proceed. (Ian Heraty to liaise with Andy Hazel)
5. Schedule of Training - Schedule to continue as
it is for the present - 6pm in Broad Ripple Park on Wednesday &
10am in Richardt Park on Sundays.
6. Alternative Venues - Committee to investigate possibility
of alternative locations for practice/matches in Fishers & Hamilton
County. (Ciaran Connery to check on this item)
7. Sponsorship
- Pat Flynn's - Colin Conlon to liaise with owners re: sponsorship
monies due
- Connors -
- St. Vincent's Sports Medicine - Apply in Oct 07. (Pt. of Contact
Rob Harrington & Tim Drudge)
8. Internal Club League - Proposed start date of 06 May 07 in Richardt
Park at 10am. (Colin Conlon & Ciaran Connery to decide on teams
by 25 April 07)
9. Waivers - To be issued at practice beginning 11 April 07. (Richard
Connolly to issue)
10. Equipment -
- Scimmage Vests x 10 (Ciaran Connery to purchase)
- Sliothars x 10 (Brian Mathes to purchase)
11. Calendar Items
- Dublin Irish Fest (Columbus, Ohio) - Aug 04/05 2007.
- Dayton Irish Fest (Dayton, Ohio) - July 27-29 2007.
- Indy Irish Fest - Sept 14 to 16 2007. Committee to investigate
possibility of using IUPUI fields to stage some matches. (Ian
Heraty to investigate this item)
- Next Committee meeting set for Wed 02 May 07 in Connors (immediately
following practice)
12. Banners - Banners to be displayed at practice where possible.
(Andy Hazel to arrange)
13. Membership Dues - Committee to pursue outstanding dues from
club members
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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