Our 2024 Spring Plenary was held on Wednesday, March 27.
The event brought together GCCN members for an evening of collaboration, discussion, and planning aimed at advancing the community’s goals and initiatives.
The meeting kicked off with a warm welcome and introductions after which attendees delved into the busy agenda for the evening.
Pictured above: GCCN members gathered at round tables, attending the 2024 Spring Plenary
A presentation by the Palestinian People to People Network, provided valuable insights into volunteering similarities between Palestine and Ireland, and possible collaborations. This presentation fostered cross-cultural understanding among attendees and sparked engaging discussions underscored by the importance of solidarity and collaboration on both local and international scales.
Pictured above from left to right, Tommy Flaherty (Ballybane Resource Centre), Vusi Thabethe (Shining Light) , Hiba Awaysa (Palestinian People to People Network), Oana Nicoara (GCCN Communications Worker) and Brian Doherty (GCCN Development Coordinator)
Community discussions, led by GCCN representatives, provided updates on ongoing projects and initiatives in the city, highlighting the collective efforts toward community development and empowerment.
Attendees also had the opportunity to review and approve the new GCCN Strategic Plan 2024-2026, reflecting the organization’s vision and priorities for the upcoming years.
The meeting also addressed the pertinent topic of the upcoming local elections. A plan of action for the community was discussed and attendees engaged in productive conversations around the importance of active community participation and engagement, highlighting the collective power to effect meaningful change.
The Spring Plenary Meeting concluded with an update on GCCN activities and 2024 budget, providing members with valuable insights into the organization’s ongoing efforts and future plans.
Meeting Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Minutes & Matters Arising
- Presentation – Palestinian People to People Network
- Community Discussions – GCCN Representatives’ Updates
- GCCN Strategic Plan
- GCCN Elections – GCCN Secretariat & Planning SPC (deferred)
- Discussion – Local Elections
- GCCN Update – GCCN Activities and Budget
- AOB
Meeting Documentation
The meeting documentation is available for download here:
- Plenary Presentation – March 2024 – download here
- Spring Plenary Agenda: March 2024 – download here
- Winter Plenary Minutes: December 2023 – download here
- GCCN Representative Updates – download here
- GCCN Strategic Plan 2024-2026 – download here
- Invite: – download here
- The Plenary meetings are open to GCCN members only, unless non-members are explicitly invited.
- Each member group/organisation is welcome to send up to two representatives to each event.
- Coffee/tea and finger food will be served on the evening, so please let us know of any allergies/intolerance you might have, by emailing Oana at communications (at) gccn.ie
