The Annual General Meeting of the Association took place as published.
The Executive would like to thank all the members who took time from the rugby to attend and support them in their work. The following member categories were represented.
- Full Members: 9
- League Members: 13
- Associate Members: 0
- Honorary Members: 0
- Observers: 3
Members were reminded that only Full and League Members can vote on motions and nominations.
The following clubs were represented by the membership attending the AGM:
- Cardiff Harlequins PC: 2
- Careleon RFC PC: 3
- Llysfean PC: 2
- Monkstone PC: 6
- Pontyclun PC: 2
- Vale PC: 7
Unfortunately, the following clubs had not renewed their Club Affiliation or membership and could only observe the proceedings.
- Brecon RFC PC: 2
- Twyn-y-Ffrwd PC: 1
The meeting followed the published agenda. The president asked the members to accept the 2024 AGM minutes with a proposer and a seconder. The minutes of the OGM in May were also discussed, again with the President asking the members to accept them with a proposer and seconder. Both sets of minutes were accepted by the members present.
The President gave his report, which was additional information to the report sent to members early in the new year. The report included:
- Thanking the executive members for their continued support over the past year.
- Thanking the Membership and League Secretaries for their work.
- Reporting on the CEP and FIPJP Congresses.
- Reporting on the Welsh Cup for Clubs and PE Inter-Regional Championship.
The auditors for 2023 and 2024 confirmed that the accounts were maintained correctly and reflect an accurate and fair view of the Association’s finances.
The Treasurer gave his report to the members:
- The accounts for 2023 were again presented, and the President asked for a proposer and seconder.
- The accounts for 2024 were presented, and the President asked for a proposer and seconder.
Both sets of accounts were accepted by the members present.
The following members were elected for a 2-year mandate:
- Tony Smith – President (Monkstone PC)
- Jean-Yves Robic – Treasurer (Vale PC)
- Robert Glaves – Director of Public Relations (Harlequins PC)
Phil Freegard has been accepted as Auditor.
D Jones, P Stahl and R Green raised several topics as AOB.
The details for the President’s and Treasurer’s reports will be detailed in the 2025 AGM Minutes.
Tony Smith
President