ABOUT CPI

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In October 1999 a meeting of representatives of the various community groups active in the Castlefinn area was held. The outcome of this meeting was the establishment of an umbrella organisation representing various interest groups in the community, to be known as Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Limited (C.P.I. Ltd.) The group undertook a community needs survey to identify the needs and desires of the community. The results of the survey were analysed. From the findings C.P.I. Ltd. was established and the aims and objectives of the company were clarified.



The aims and objectives were identified as follows;

*Promote and encourage the social, cultural, educational, training and sporting needs of the community and the economic development, through job creation, in Castlefinn and its environs.

*Provide or arrange for the provision of a range of services including commercial floor space, health services and childcare facilities, which may benefit the economic and general welfare of the community.

*Provision of a neutral venue that is not under the control or influence of any origination political or other.

Executive Committee
As elected at the AGM held july 2009
 
Michael Carlin                   Chairman
Michael Gamble                 Secretary
Stephen Carlin                    Treasurer
Stephen Kennedy               Vice Chairman
Anderw Brolly                    Assistant Secretary

Charlie Catterson               Assistant Treasurer
             

Committee members

Eugene Mc Mullin                 

Garath Porter
Mary Rose Mc Colgan          
Emma Wason

Corina Catterson                       
Patsy Friel

Dermot Mc Granaghan

Finton O Hagan               

Pride of place 2008

Castlefinn was a winner in the 2008 Donegal pride of place competition, Castlefinn represented Donegal in this all island competion. Judging took place on the 21st August 2008, when a large crowd turned out to greet the  judges. The judges were entertained with some excellent music from young local artists after a tour of Castlefinn and viewing a power point presentation of the work that takes place all around the town by a lot of dedicated voluntary committees and individuals.

2008 Pride of Place Gala Awards Ceremony held in Cappoquin Community Centre, Waterford. Category 3. Runner up; Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Donegal. At the presentation were Tom Dowling, Chairman Pride of Place. Stephen Carlin CPI Ltd, Cllr; Tom Higgins, Waterford Co.Mayor. Michael Carlin project manager CPI Ltd, and Christopher Moran, Chairman, Co-operation Ireland.

The committee of CPI Ltd would like to thank Corina Catterson for the special effort and all who turned out on the day of the judging and who helped in the preparation for the event