THE Saints Hockey Club (SHC) held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Friday after three years of significant delays due to the most recent pandemic and other factors. Being the first AGM since 2019, this meeting was anticipated and well attended by both senior and junior members of the club.

The agenda for this meeting included: The President’s Report, the Treasurer’s report, new plans and strategies for the upcoming year and election of new committee members for the year 2023-2024.

The President’s report highlighted the achievements made by both the club and individual members from the years 2020-2023. Such achievements included the Victory of Saints hockey girls in the bounty 2nd Division tournament etc.

The Treasurer’s report highlighted the major setbacks imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which crippled the club financially for the past two years. He, however, made mention of the few successful fundraisers held by the club in the most recent year (2022) and encouraged the club to engage in more fundraisers in 2023.

The coach, Robert Fernandes, emphasised the President’s and Treasurer’s sentiments on both the victories and shortcomings faced in the previous years.

The election was by coach Robert Fernandes who managed to conduct the voting process through a show-by-hand method.

The following persons were elected to serve on the executive committee for the period 2023/2024: Dr. Charlyn Elliot (President), Shomere Garnett (Vice President), Aquila Scott (Secretary), Leroy Geer (Treasurer), Alexcia Elias (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer), Sarah Harry (Female Junior Representative), Leroy Evans (Male Junior Representative).

In closing, the club president noted the new committee agenda would prioritize the financial growth of the club which will help fund new ventures and improve the conditions for club members. There will also be a priority in trying to establish new sub clubs to aid in the growth of hockey in Guyana.