Following the recommendation of the Unit Chairperson, Commander (Retired) I Allen RD RNR, and with the approval of the Area Officer, it has been confirmed that Sub-Lieutenant (SCC) J McCullagh RNR will step down as Commanding Officer of Lisburn Sea Cadets after five years of distinguished service.
He will be succeeded in post by Sub-Lieutenant (SCC) C McClelland RNR. The transfer of command is scheduled for the evening of 17 December 2025, two weeks from today, following the Annual General Meeting of Lisburn Sea Cadets, which will also mark the 60th anniversary of TS Ulster.
On the occasion, Cdr (Ret) Allen had this to say:
I have a long connection with the RN family as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserves. So as a volunteer myself, I can fully appreciate the tremendous commitment, motivation and dedication shown by John, and indeed, all our adult volunteers in the Sea Cadet Corps. John has been an outstanding exemplar of what it is to be a Sea Cadet Commanding Officer and has often kept the Unit Management Team (UMT) right in our decision-making. On behalf of the UMT and on a personal note, I would like to thank John for being such a positive influence in making Lisburn Sea Cadets what it is today; one of the best SCC Units in Northern Ireland.
Carol has of course been a rock in Lisburn Sea Cadets and in the District training world for some years. Her appointment as Commanding Officer is a much-deserved reward for the energy and dedication she has shown to the organisation, and of course the young people in the Sea Cadets. To have a new Commanding Officer who also served as a Cadet in the Unit is amazing and a testament to Carol‘s motivation and commitment to the Unit and the SCC in general. The UMT are excited for her in her new role and very much look forward to supporting her once she has her hand firmly on the tiller.
The Notice of the 2025 AGM follows, having been delivered previously via Social Media:
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Lisburn Sea Cadet unit (TS Ulster) will be held at 7p.m. on Wednesday 17th December 2025. The AGM will be held in the Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn, to conduct the following business.
2. Opening address or comments by Chairperson
3. Minutes of the last AGM for approval
4. Matters arising from minutes of the last AGM
5. Unit Chairperson’s Report
6. Commanding Officer’s/Officer-in-Charge’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report and adoption of accounts
8. Election/Re-election of the Unit Management Team (UMT)* trustees
· Election of the Unit Management Team (UMT) trustees – Individuals who are seeking election to the UMT must have their nomination proposed and seconded.
· Nominations can only be accepted if they are submitted on the official nomination form which can be obtained from the Joinus@tsulster.org.uk email address
· Forms will be available from Thursday 27th November 2025.
· The criteria as to who is eligible to sit on the UMT can be found in the unit’s charity constitution (SCSC). Please contact the above email address for details.
· Any waiving of these criteria is at the discretion of the Volunteer & Business Support Manager (VBSM).
· Only fully completed forms will be accepted.
· Proof of posting is not proof of receipt.
Fully completed nomination forms need to be received by email by 10am on Monday 15 December 2025
All newly elected UMT trustees will be required to complete a disclosure application, complete a P1 form – application to join Sea Cadets which includes a Trustee Declaration indicating that they know of no reason why they cannot become a charity trustee, complete three online e-learning courses within two months and an Induction Day within 6 months of joining.
** Note: Any Other Business – Items of AOB will only be considered if they are proposed and seconded in writing to the joinus@tsulster.org.uk email address at least 24 hours before the meeting
