Study the information supplied and answer the questions which follow: The following is an extract from the Treasurer’s report which was recently presented at the AGM of Glenmore Football Club - Leaving Cert Business - Question 1 - 2006

Notice

Notice is hereby given that the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Glenmore Football Club will take place on 10th June 2006 at 8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Agenda

1. Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting
2. Matters arising from the minutes
3. Chairperson’s report
4. Treasurer’s report – financial position of club
5. Fundraising for club
6. Election of new officers
7. Building Programme
8. A.O.B.

Alice Williams Secretary

1. Open the Meeting: The chairperson is responsible for opening the meeting and ensuring that a quorum is present.

2. Ensure That the Agenda is Followed: The chairperson must facilitate the meeting by ensuring that the agenda is adhered to, allowing for comprehensive discussion of all items.

1. Prepare the Agenda: The secretary is responsible for preparing the agenda and ensuring that all necessary documentation is circulated ahead of the meeting.

2. Record the Minutes: The secretary must record the minutes of each discussion and decisions made during the meeting, and distribute these minutes afterward.

1. Enable Face-to-Face Interaction: Meetings allow for direct communication among participants, fostering collaboration and immediate feedback.

2. Encourage Group Decision-Making: Collaborative discussion can lead to better-informed decisions as multiple perspectives are considered.

3. Facilitate Clarification of Issues: Participants can ask questions and clarify doubts in real-time, reducing the possibility of misunderstandings.

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to be considered valid and for decisions to be made. This ensures that decisions reflect the consensus of a sufficient number of members.