Apr 28, 2014:

Active Retirement Ireland's 28th AGM, the Galway Bay Hotel April 9th 2014

Over 450 members of Active Retirement Associations attended Active Retirement Ireland's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Galway on the 09.04.14 where they discussed issues and motions relating to the organisation.

It was discussed and agreed to change the structure of the organisation to have each Active Retirement Association become a member of the limited company, rather than the previous arrangement whereby only board members constituted the company members.

The AGM opened by Mai Quaid, President of Active Retirement Ireland, focused on the theme of improving mental health and well-being.

 

Guest speaker Dr. Sabina Brennan, of the NEIL Project in Trinity College, gave a very interesting talk on improving brain health and mental capacity which went down really well with the delegates. Dr. Brennan highlighted how the physical, social and learning activities delivered by ARAs all around the country contribute to improved mental ability and better quality of life.

 

Dr. Sabina Brennan delivers the keynote address.

 

There was no election for the 10 places on NEC/board of the organisation and the following were deemed elected;

 

President; Mai Quaid from Baltinglass ARA, Co. Wicklow

Vice President; Eithne Carey from Renmore ARA, Galway City

Secretary; Pat Cussen from Moynalty ARA, Co. Meath

Treasurer;  Kevin Molloy from Gorey ARA, Co. Wexford

6 Executive committee members

Arthur Dempsey Bunbrosna/Multyfarnham/Ballinafid ARA, Co. Westmeath

Maura Clohessy Limerick City ARA

Jean Cole Cabinteely ARA Dublin 18

Kay Loughnane-Murphy Shannon ARA & Newmarket-on-Fergus ARA, Co. Clare

Mary Daly Bunbrosna/Multyfarnham/Ballinafid ARA, Co. Westmeath

Bridget Fitzgibbon Cashel ARA & Thurles ARA, Co. Tipperary

 

The AGM was supported by Bluebird Care.

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