TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LEINSTER SOCIETY NOTICE OF THE ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2022/2023   Note: All references to Rules are to the Rules which came into force on 11 June 2021. This notice is given in accordance with Rule 28.2.   In accordance with Rule 21.1.1, the number of vacancies for elected members on the Committee of the Leinster Society (the “Committee”) to be filled at the Annual General Meeting of the Leinster Society, (the “Society”), to be held on 10 June 2022, is SEVEN.   The following members of the Committee, who are retiring under the provisions of Rule 25.2, are eligible for re-election, and have indicated to the Committee that they wish to offer themselves for re-election and are accordingly deemed to be nominated for re-election: Paul BYRNE, member in business Alan D’ARCY, member in practice The following member of the Committee, who is retiring under the provisions of Rule 24.1, is not eligible for re-election: Jilly HARVEY, member in practice The following member of the Committee is retiring under the provisions of Rule 23.1: Gemma SHINE, member in business To fulfil the membership strand / geographic requirements of Rule 21.2, the members elected must include four members in practice and four members in business.   ONE member of the Society who must be a member in practice or employed in practice TWO members of the Society who must be members in business FOUR members of the Society whether members in business, members in practice, members employed in practice or other category of membership In accordance with Rule 21.1.1, candidates for election to Committee must be members of the Society and, in accordance with Rule 29.1, be nominated by five members of the Society, who are not current Committee members.   Nominations are now sought for the above vacancies. Completed nominations must, under Rule 29.5, be sent to the Honorary Secretary by e-mail to leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie not later than 1pm on 22 April 2022.   Nomination forms are available on request from the Committee Secretary email, leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie    The Ballot, if necessary, will be held on 19 May 2022. By Order of the Committee Pat Jennings Honorary Secretary, Leinster Society

A festive feast of 12 events and competitions, running from 1 – 12 December, from Santa visits to comedy to cooking, with all proceeds going to directly to our two chosen charities. You pick the event(s) that suits you!  Tickets for each event are very limited so don’t wait to book! Tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis. 100% of proceeds from the ticketed events go directly to Jigsaw - the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. We ask that you donate the suggested price in lieu of a ticket charge in order to receive your ticket. All proceeds from the raffle competitions go directly to Barretstown. We ask that you donate a minimum of €10 to enter. Your donation counts as a raffle ticket. You can enter as many times as you like. Winners of the competitions will be picked at the end of the 12 days by Chairperson Jilly Harvey! To book any of these events, email Siobhan and Susan – leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie  Full list of events: 1 December - Virtual visit with Santa Claus  Enjoy a private virtual visit with Santa from the comfort of your own home!Santa will be live from Lapland to check up on the boys and girls in yourhousehold and check them off the nice list! All children receive a gift from Santa! Donation of €20 per child to enjoy this festive call. 2 December – Retro Drive in Movies, from 7pm @ Leopardstown Drive in movie theatre Join us for a special and exclusive screening of 'Home Alone' from the safety of your car at the Retro Drive in Movie theatre Leopardstown at 7pm, with gates open from 6.15pm. Popcorn and a drink included for each person. Donation of minimum €20 per car to see Kevin McAllister in action! 3 December – Wonderlights at Malahide Castle - SOLD OUT! Grab the woolly hats and gloves and join us for an enchanting woodland night walk which brings magical themes to life! This event is suitable for all ages so book now for some Christmas magic! Donation of minimum €15 per ticket. 4 December – Restorative yoga session with Laura Clarke, 10am via Zoom Laura Murphy of Calm & Co eases us into the silly season with a relaxing festive flow designed to help you melt away any built-up tension, calming your body and mind from the comfort of your own cosy surroundings, no experience needed, just bring a mat and pillow.  Donation of minimum €10 to attend this session. 5 December – Competition time! A chance to win a fantastic prize that will make a huge difference to your Christmas! Prize to be announced on this date! Donation of minimum €10 to enter the raffle. Each entry is a raffle ticket and enter as many times as you like! Please ensure you leave your name and contact email so we can contact you if you win. Donate and enter here: https://tinyurl.com/6a4jdw95    6 December – Festive cook-along with the Happy Pear, 1pm – 2pm via Zoom Join David and Stephen from the Happy Pear as they host a lunch time cook-along! Cook some festive favourites with the Happy Pear twist, that can be easily replicated again for your Christmas dinner! Donation of minimum €10 to join the cook-along. 7 December – Paint & Prosecco, 7pm via Zoom Find your inner Van Gogh while enjoying some bubbles! Join us for an hour-long virtual painting class at 7pm where art may not be guaranteed but fun certainly will be! Donation of minimum €20 to join the class. 8 December – Competition time! A chance to win a fantastic prize that will make a huge difference to your Christmas! Prize to be announced on this date! Donation of minimum €10 to enter the raffle. Each entry is a raffle ticket and enter as many times as you like! Please ensure you leave your name and contact email so we can contact you if you win. Donate and enter here: https://tinyurl.com/6a4jdw95  9 December – Tayto Park Christmas Experience - SOLD OUT! Spend a day at Ireland's only theme park, Tayto Park! With activities for thrill-seekers old and young as well as the Christmas experience which includes a private visit with Santa this is one event not to be missed! Your ticket covers all day entry to the park with access to Santa at 7.10pm. Donation of minimum €10 per ticket. 10 December – Laughter Lounge from the couch, 7pm via Zoom Joe Rooney, aka Fr Damo, hosts an evening of laughs which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch! A whopper box of goodies, including beers and snacks, will be delivered to your house to enjoy while Joe introduces us to not 1, not 2, but 10 comedians! Donation of minimum €50 per log in / goodie box. 11 December – Competition time! A chance to win a fantastic prize that will make a huge difference to your Christmas! Prize to be announced on this date! Donation of minimum €10 to enter the raffle. Each entry is a raffle ticket and enter as many times as you like! Please ensure you leave your name and contact email so we can contact you if you win. Donate and enter here: https://tinyurl.com/6a4jdw95  12 December – Competition time! A chance to win a fantastic prize that will make a huge difference to your Christmas! Prize to be announced on this date! Donation of minimum €10 to enter the raffle. Each entry is a raffle ticket and enter as many times as you like! Please ensure you leave your name and contact email so we can contact you if you win. Donate and enter here: https://tinyurl.com/6a4jdw95 

On Wednesday 3 November, the Leinster Society, led by Chair Jilly Harvey, hosted the virtual 44th Published Accounts Awards, with MC Gráinne Seioge. Congratulations to all the winners. Category  Winner  Large Not-for-Profit      CRC Small/Medium Not-for-Profit   Barretstown Large Quoted Company  CRH Small/Medium Quoted Company  Dalata Hotel Group Large Company listed on a Foreign Market  DCC Euronext Growth Award Origin Enterprises Statutory Unquoted Large Entity (IFRS)  ESB Statutory Unquoted Large Entity (non-IFRS)  daa CSR & Sustainability (Listed)  Kerry Group CSR & Sustainability (Non listed)  ESB Best Branding, Communication and Marketing   Concern Best Digital Reporting  Dalata Hotel Group Diversity & Inclusion: General  Central Bank of Ireland Diversity & Inclusion: Not-for-Profit  Trocaire Highly Commended Award  Jigsaw