WRESTLING BC
British Columbia Wrestling Association
Suite 3014, 3713 Kensington Ave., Burnaby, B.C. V5B OA7
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BC Wrestling Executive Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 1, 2016 1:00 pm
Suite 3014, 3713 Kensington Ave., Burnaby, B.C. V5B OA7
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1. Call to order: time: 1:22
2. Additional changes to the agenda
-Under new business office personnel update
-BC Summer Games
3. Acceptance of previous meeting minutes
(March 30/16)
Motion Carried
4. Business arising from previous meeting minutes
· Award Selection:
- Award selections have not been publicized. Treasurer explained that Past President had the list but had not made it available. Executive Director &/or board member to follow up with Past President.
· Budget Review:
- Executive Director provided the group with a budget update and advised of the current deficit situation. The board decided to defer a decision until the outcome of the gaming grant application becomes known. Treasurer to follow up with Executive Director regarding areas for potential cuts within the budget in the event of denial from gaming.
5. Fixtures:
· UFV, BC Open update
- Board member asked for coaching assistance for the UFV program. Suggested that the Enhanced Excellence coach to attend a pre-determined number of practices at UFV each week. A suggestion was made to the by the board that he submit a written proposal to the BCWA office enabling a full to review to commence prior to the next meeting.
- Member at large reported the BC Open had “around 100 participants” and made a suggestion that the date be moved to an alternative for next year.
· Wrestling Canada AGM:
- An update regarding the Wrestling Canada AGM was provided by Executive Director whereby he informed the group that British Columbia lost its set on the Wrestling Canada board and will now be represented by a representative from the Yukon Territory. The board instructed the Executive Director to contact the new representative in order to establish a line of communication.
- Board member was informed that his motion to amend the Wrestling Canada National Championships hosting schedule was defeated in a vote by the Wrestling Canada board.
· Summer Student Program:
- The board in queried about the Summer Student program and instructed Executive Director to post a notice for the Summer Student work program on the BCWA website.
6. New Business:
· Dave Wilson Letter Discussed
· Approval of the sponsorship package
- Promotions and marketing Director presented and went over sponsorship package for the group. It was suggested that approval and a working agreement regarding revenue sharing needed to be worked out with the BCSSW association
· BC Summer games
- Board member updated the number of participants that are registered for the BC Summer Games. It was reported that there are a total of 91 registered athletes. It was also mentioned that summer students could be utilized to organize logistics for the games.
· Canada games
- The Executive Director provided an update regarding the as yet unfilled mangers position for the Team BC Canada games team. President to contact manager candidate to confirm his status regarding the position.
· Introduction of Greco Roman to the Age Class
- Marketing and Promotions Director
- put forth the idea of including Greco Roman into the Age Class in efforts to draw more participation from the United States. It was then discussed that Washington state schools cannot attend during their school season.
· Office Personnel Letter:
- The Executive Director informed that former BCWA employee has filed a claim in the full amount. The Executive Director to follow up with Treasurer to ensure a response is given within the 15 day deadline.
7. Next meeting date:
Tuesday August 9th, at 10am
8. Adjournment: Time
3:18 pm