Roll call.

Distribution of club reports.

Period of remembrance.

Minutes of 1998 NAFCSC AGM read and accepted.

Treasurer's Report:

1998 Las Vegas Convention report.

US Account of NAFCSC.

Currently 62 member clubs (up from 51 at 1999 AGM).

Canadian account of NAFCSC.

President's Report:

At present 51 Clubs.

Unfinished business:

Potential of a new C.S.C. on South side of Chicago (with support of Chicago C.S.C.).

Money donated to help initial convention of Southern Hemisphere Federation of C.S.C.'s.

No amendments to Constitution proposed.

Roll Call of clubs for voting: 30 clubs present.

Election of Officers:

President: Jacky Meehan.

Treasurer: Peter Milligan.

West Coast Representative: Larry Brown (replaces Andy Rock).

Sgt at Arms: Gary Hughes (St. Catharines C.S.C. — replaces Larry Brown).

New Business:

Jim Fitzpatrick, Victoria C.S.C. made comments of stability of Victoria C.S.C..

Jacky Meehan, NAFCSC President: NAFCSC membership cards available (1000 cards ordered) at $2.00 US apiece. If interested, clubs should send in list of members. Additional names for cards (from each C.S.C.) should be submitted in lots of 10.

Johnny Moore, San Francisco CSC proposed that the NAFCSC start a charitable fund for Kevin Reynolds, Celtic supporter beaten after 2000 Cup Final.

A question raised about total membership of NAFCSC. No accurate number available at present — clubs report members at beginning of season.

John McAloon, Houston C.S.C. reports on the Houston C.S.C. raffle at 1998 Convention.

Houston C.S.C. announced that they would pay an additional $50.00 per match (as result of successful 1998 Vegas raffle).

Vancouver C.S.C. announced that they would pay an additional $50.00 per match (to be directed toward Victoria C.S.C.'s fees).

Peter Milligan, Treasurer announced that initial eleven (11) clubs would receive their $500.00 dollars deposits. A discussion of using this money as a "safety net" for struggling clubs ensued.

Tony Quinn, Manhattan C.S.C.: Raised a question of poaching of the Cup Final by Setanta or other non-NAFCSC groups.

Announcement of a collection for Thomas McFadden¹s funeral costs: $1000 to be donated by NAFCSC.

Comment that Charlie and the Bhoys will be playing on St. Patrick's Day 2000 at the Bramalea C.S.C.

Tony Lewsley, Chicago C.S.C., reported on fund raising for the John O'Kane Fund.

Questions on Overseas Membership Program. NAFCSC backed the program as best source for match tickets for members of NAFCSC clubs.

Peter Milligan: forward 40 checks for upcoming season to NAFCSC not to be cashed until 3 days after the match is shown.

Satellite discussions: (quality issues: are clubs liable for matches with poor reception?) Tom deals with Shane O'Rourke at Setanta on individual issues — there is a responsibility for clubs to make sure that their systems are in order.

New satellite for the upcoming season Telstar 6 (T-6). This will be a good satellite — make sure you are tuned for it.

Discussions of missing clubs — scheduling conflict with Boston C.S.C.

Letter of thanks from Cleveland C.S.C. read.

Question on the liaison between Celtic and NAFCSC in the post Fergus era.

Will David Low still be the liaison with NAFCSC? Uncertain at this time perhaps more info after July 1.

2000 Convention:

Tommy Love, Los Angeles C.S.C. proposed Las Vegas (LA to host), dates Thursday, June 8th to Sunday June 11th. Expecting 1200-2000 people for Vegas 2000. Get on your members early — limited number of seats for the Dinner Dance. Cut off date for tickets probably April 1st, 2000. Information to follow throughout the year.

A motion to limit speakers at the Q&A session on the Saturday to NAFCSC members and to limit topics to NAFCSC related issues.

A motion was made and passed to support Tom Donnelly through the remainder of his term as NAFCSC Vice President.

Thanks were passed on to the St Catharines C.S.C. for hosting the AGM.

Motion to adjourn.