13th September 2023

Dear Club, Association Secretary,

Annual General Meeting 2023: Call for proposed amendments & nominations

I am writing to advise that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Camanachd Association will take place on Friday 24th November 2023 from 7.30pm. The meeting will take place at the Highland Cinema in Fort William and we also aim to provide online access to the meeting using Microsoft Teams.

Voting Members are now invited to submit proposed amendments to the Memorandum, the Articles of Association, the rules of play and any Director nominations (or any other proposals) for consideration at the 2023 AGM. A meeting to discuss any proposals may also be arranged. If you require any support with this process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. The formal proposals should be received by the Camanachd Association in writing by 5pm on Thursday 28th September 2023 and presented in a form that can be put forward to the AGM and on which a vote can be taken.

Current byelaw (text and number) Proposed new byelaw Rational for change Proposers

Following the above guidance at least six weeks prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting (13th October), notice shall be given to voting members of any proposals we have received with an invitation to submit any relevant counter-proposals or amendments. These counter proposals or amendments should be received by the Camanachd Association in writing by 5pm on Thursday 26th October and presented in a form that can be put forward to the AGM and on which a vote can be taken. The full agenda and final AGM papers will be sent to all voting members not less than fourteen clear days before the meeting, i.e. by 9th November 2023.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything you wish to clarify or discuss further, particularly if you would like assistance in the preparation of a proposed amendment or counter proposal. All members are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting however only voting representatives will have the opportunity to contribute to the AGM on behalf of their club or association.

Timeline for members Submission deadline
Consultation on helmets and faceguards Ongoing
Submit proposals and nominations 28th September
Proposals will be shared with clubs 12th October
Relevant counter proposals or amendments from clubs or associations on what is shared will be invited to be submitted 27th October
Final papers will be shared with member clubs and associations 9th November
AGM Friday 24th November 730pm