William Crawford, club president, welcomed parents, members and guest speaker, Mr Jim Riddell, a founder member of the club.
Graeme Hawkes, club secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting.
The main part of the evening took the form of a lovely meal. Graeme gave a detailed secretary's report for the year.
Clive Rainey, club treasurer, delivered his treasurer's report of the club's finances over the past year before guest speaker Mr Riddell took the floor.
Mr Riddell thanked members for inviting him and congratulated them on their achievements during the year as was evident by the array of silverware on display. He congratulated Graeme and Clive on their reports.
He told members and friends his life story, which had evolved around the YFC in Seskinore, farming and business ventures.
The central theme of Mr Riddell's speech was to encourage members to avail of any opportunities they could within the young farmers' organisation to gain experience.
A progressive farmer, innovation was key to his success. He was always keen to pioneer an enterprise or venture which he had seen working in the mainland UK or US.
He told members of the ongoing government schemes and incentives throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s and the need for diversification such as he did by buying machinery in mainland Britain and selling it here or sowing maize crop. This emphasised the importance of grasping what chances came one's way - sometimes making the most of a bad situation.
He commended the efforts of the club for their community spirit and charitable work.
He told parents to continue their support and encouragement of the young people and extolled the opportunities afforded to young people by the young farmers' organisation, and said it was an experience as they embarked on the 'University of Life.'
Club awards were presented, as follows:
Club - Most competitions entered, over-16: Fiona Lee.
Most competitions entered, under-16: Roslyn Armstrong.
Most profiencies, over-16: Fiona Lee.
Most profiencies, under-16: Roslyn Armstrong.
Best public speaker, over-16: Richard Clements.
Best public speaker, under-16: Roslyn Armstrong.
Best group debater: Fiona Lee.
Best male stockjudger, over-16: Stuart Lyons.
Best female stockjudger, over-16: Fiona Lee.
Best male stockjudger, under-16: Aaron Shortt.
Best female stockjudger, under-16: Roslyn Armstrong.
Silage Making Cup: Graeme Hawkes.
Silage Assessment Cup: Steven Spence.
Best attendance (male joint): Steven Lyons and Gareth Hawkes.
Best attendance (female joint): Lynsay Hawkes and Erin Reid.
Best interclub supporter: Gareth Hawkes.
Farm Mart Cup * : Clive Rainey, Gareth Hawkes, Alistair Barker and Steven Spence. *(this was presented to the four members who raised £1000 for MS and Cancer Research by way of a sponsored wax.)
Best newcomer: Chelsey Sawyers.
Proficiency Badges (number 1): Roslyn Armstrong and Fiona Lee.
In addition to the club awards, members were also presented with Northern Ireland, county and efficiency awards which were won earlier in the year.
Profiency certicificates: Mark Lyons, Christopher Armstrong, Roslyn Armstrong, Fiona Lee, Steven Lyons, Stuart Lyons, Gareth Hawkes, Graeme Hawkes, Steven Spence, Mark Anderson, Hannah Rainey, Clive Rainey, David McFarland, Aaron Shortt, Nicola Armstrong, Erin Reid, Richard Clements, Laura Thompson, Bronwyn Clements.
Mark Anderson, club leader, gave the vote of thanks in which he thanked Kelly's Inn; all those who attended the event; Mr Jim Riddell; Riddell ATVs for sponsoring the club programme; Roger Latimer, from Seskinore Farm Meats; all those who donated prizes for the Christmas draw; Glarryford YFC for its annual play; Joan Lee, Helen Anderson and the Hawkes family for their assistance throughout the year; Clive, Gareth, Steven and Alistair for getting their legs waxed for charity, and all the members and parents for their support and dedication over the past year.