Annual General Meeting

February 26, 2023 in Keene, New Hampshire

We are very pleased to announce the return of the in-person Annual General Meeting of New England Rugby Football Union member clubs. This year the event will be held in Keene, New Hampshire on Sunday, February 26 at the Best Western Plus, 401 Winchester St, Keene, NH.

This year we will also feature a number of social activities the day of the event as well as the day (Saturday) before. Keep an eye on this space and social media for further announcements and details!

Please RSVP

Important dates:

  • February 5: Deadline for submission of Agenda items, email to secretary@nerfu.rugby.
  • February 16: Deadline for submission of nominations for NERFU leadership positions, email to president@nerfu.rugby.
  • February 26: AGM 2023
AGENDA 2023

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. 

Day 1 – Saturday – February 25 (Optional Festivities) starting noon-ish

  • Tubing at Granite Gorge Mountain Park (if there’s snow) OR Axe throwing at The Keene Axe House (if there’s no snow) – Join ruggers from all over New England for some afternoon shenanigans tubing  or throwing axes at stuff.
  • Keene Brewery Tour – Hop on the NERFU sponsored bus for a tour of local craft breweries which – time permitting – includes Branch and Blade Brewing, Modestman Brewing, Granite Roots Brewing, West LA Beer Company and/or Frogg Brewing
  • Drinks and Dinner at Tempesta – Break bread with reps from NERFU, NERRS, the Free Jacks, and fellow club leaders. Pitchers of beer on us! 

Day 2 – Sunday – February 26 – Official Annual General Meeting – starting around 10am

  • Introduction
  • Roll call
  • President’s Report
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • NERRS Statements
  • Election of Officers and directors
    • Treasurer
    • Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Executive Director of College Rugby
    • Executive Director of Sevens Rugby
    • Director of Training & Development
    • All Division Directors
  • Bylaws Amendments Proposal Discussion
  • Disciplinary Committee and Process Update
  • Group and Division Breakout discussions on scheduling issues, b-side matches, play-offs/finals, etc.
  • Announcements: Summer Sevens Series
  • Club of the Year Award
  • Any other business
  • Adjourn
  • Watch Party at Tempesta: 4PM New England Free Jacks vs. San Diego LIVE

For roles and responsibilities for the open positions, please refer to the bylaws.

About the AGM

NERFU is ultimately governed by its members composed of amateur senior (adult) and college rugby clubs throughout New England and parts of New York. Every year, members gather together to network, elect officers, and attend to the governance of the union.

Each member team is entitled to one vote. The Union Bylaws dictate a standing minimum agenda:

  • President’s Report
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Election of officers and directors to the Management Committee
  • Scheduling issues for the upcoming year
  • Any new business

Executive Committee members serve two year staggered terms. The following positions are elected on even years:

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Executive Director of Senior Clubs

The following positions are elected on odd years:

  • Treasurer
  • Executive Director of Colleges
  • Executive Director of Sevens

Archived NERFU AGM Documents

2021 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2022

2021 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2021
NERFU AGM Minutes 2021 – to be approved

2020 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2020
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2020

2019 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2019
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2019

2018 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2018
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2018

2017 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2017
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2017
NERFU AGM Proposed Bylaws Amendments – 2017
NERFU AGM Proposed Handbook Amendments – 2017

2016 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2016
NERFU AGM Board Nominations – 2016
NERFU AGM Proposed Bylaws Amendments – 2016
NERFU AGM Bylaws Amendments Voting Results – 2016
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2016
Video of 2016 AGM

2015 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2015
Proposed B-side Forfeiture Penalty for Senior Clubs – 2015
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2015
Video of the 2015 AGM

2014 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Agenda – 2014
NERFU GU Constitution & Bylaws – Proposed Draft 2014
Video of the 2014 AGM: Part 1 / Part 2

2013 NERFU Annual General Meeting (AGM) Documents
NERFU AGM Minutes – 2013