{"id":16263,"date":"2024-05-22T08:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T08:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/?p=16263"},"modified":"2024-05-22T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:06:08","slug":"say-hello-to-our-new-club-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/22\/say-hello-to-our-new-club-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Say hello to our new Club President"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robin Mitchell was elected as the new Club President at the 128th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a long history at the club, Robin has been a member since the age of 15 and has served in various roles including Match Secretary, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Chairman, and Captain of the first XI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robin expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Club President, stating, &#8220;I joined North Down Hockey Club as a 15-year-old schoolboy and have remained a member ever since. Along with David Adgey, we started youth development about 30 years ago.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robin also continues to manage the Club&#8217;s pitch bookings, which is a huge undertaking as well as creating the hugely popular annual fixture booklet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His election as Club President has been met with enthusiasm and support from members, who are looking forward to his guidance and support for the club. Robin&#8217;s dedication and experience within the Club make him well-suited for the role, and members are excited for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Robin replaces Jennifer Patterson, who has stepped down as President this year following a long tenure in the role. 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