The Annual General Meeting of Elm Mount chess club was held on Monday 8th September. Club President Alan McDonagh opened the meeting and the principal reports were given by club secretary, Pat Fitzsimons, and club treasurer, Fred Armstrong. After the main reports were presented, there was a general discussion of various items, including eligibility to play in the club championships, the size of the sections in the club championship and the possibility of opening on bank holiday mondays.

The club is in a healthy state going in to the new season, with strengthened teams throughout the divisions, a thriving junior section and healthy finances.

Following the discussion, trophies were presented for the club championships for the last few years. Outstanding board prizes were also presented to the highest-scoring players on each team.

Only Section A of this years championship is complete – this was won by Gavin Melaugh with a 100% score. The likely winners of Sections B and C are known but have to wait for the completion of the outstanding games,

Following the AGM, food was supplied for the attendees.

The photos below show Alan McDonagh presenting the trophies and board prizes:-