Post by Rick Pinkney on Jun 16, 2014 17:47:10 GMT -5
2014 CAWF AGM Page 1
Canadian Arm Wrestling Federation Annual General Meeting
May 16, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:47 pm
Members Present:
Ryan Espey, CAWF VP (MB)
Lori Pow, MAWA President (MB)
Darrell Steffensen, MAWA Communications Director (MB)
Luc Faubert, NB President (NB)
Marc-Andre Campeau, QC President (QC)
Patrick Callan, CAWF Referee in Chief (BC)
Anthony Dall’Antonia, CAWF Director (BC)
Dave Hicks, BC Rep for Keith Koenig (BC)
Joey Costello, CAWF Team Captain (ON)
Gord Squire, AB President (AB)
Shawn Ross, NS VP (NS)
Brandon Olafson, SAWA Rep for Kayne Hemsing (SK)
Dave Campbell, Ontario Rep (ON)
Charlie McGeoghegan, P.E.I. Rep (P.E.I)
Rick Pinkney, CAWF President (NS)
Tracey Arnold, CAWF Sec. /Tres. (SK)
Waiver of last year’s minutes
2 weeks after this AGM President will contact reps by email and vote on changes and get feedback after 2014 Nationals
Revisit all CAWF weight classes after World’s 2014
Ryan Espey to create a list, including expenses for hosting Nationals. He will add all updated changes and it will be made available for interested parties.
Provincial Presidents compile a list of referees including levels to give to Patrick Callan, CAWF Head referee
Allan Heinrick`s owes CAWF money from last year at World`s in Brazil. This needs to be researched and discussed with Allan
Old Business:
Creating a Director for women
Coaching Program – Director of Coaching
How do we do this? Find out the steps and requirements.
Look at someone who is not present at the AGM
Director of Junior Development
Video for schools and developmental process
2014 CAWF AGM Page 2
Standards for junior tables (Joey Costello has template)
2 steps for progression of the tables
Proposals and circulate
Motion from Patrick Callan to not use the new elbow foul rules, because of too many inconsistencies and discrepancies. Gord Squire seconds the motion
Be it resolved that CAWF does not pass the new elbow foul rules. CAWF will follow the previous rules
Vote: 8 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstained
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to use bracket system for draw sheets. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF change the drawsheets using a bracket system. Use 2 pools if there are more than 16 competitors in a class.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Gord Squire that we add back the classes that were eliminated from 2014 CAWF Nationals. Lori Pow seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF re add back the 70 Kg Men’s Master’s left and right arm classes and all 3 classes for the Grand Master’s right and left arms.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Rick Pinkney made a motion to compensate will Sarty and Glenn McDonald for their jackets.
Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF will compensate Will Sarty and Glenn McDonald based on the value of a new jacket.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Gord Squire that Tracey Arnold be Head Score Keeper for CAWF. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
New Business:
Motion from Gord Squire to allow arm wrestlers to enter multiple classes. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the CAWF allow competitors to enter multiple weight classes (heavier) for which they qualify effective 2015.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed
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Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to eliminate Arm Wrestler of the Year from the CAWF. Provinces can still do their own awards. There will be no more points. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the CAWF eliminate arm wrestler of the year award.
Vote: 14 in favor
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to move 2016 CAWF Nationals to July long weekend. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that in 2016, CAWF Nationals be held July long weekend. If the long weekend falls on a Wed, Thurs. or Friday it will be the following weekend. If the long weekend falls on a Monday or Tuesday, it will be the preceding weekend.
Vote: 10 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstain
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney that CAWF is not responsible for the financial cost to host Nationals. Joey Costello seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the host Province or territory be responsible for the cost incurred to host Nationals.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 abstain
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to allow Board of Director`s to weigh in 2 hrs. prior to the AGM. Dave Hicks seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF Board of Director`s will have the opportunity to weigh in 2 hours prior to the AGM.
Vote: 14 in favor
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to allow for a discount in entry fees when an arm wrestler enters multiple classes. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF allow a discounted entry fee to any arm wrestler who chooses to enter multiple weight classes. It will be left to the discretion of the host Province to decide
Vote: 14 opposed
Resolved: Motion defeated
Motion from Gord Squire to entertain bids for 2017 Nationals. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
2015 Nationals – Vancouver, BC
2016 Nationals – Saskatoon, SK
2017 - ?
2018 – Quebec City, QC, tentatively
Be it resolved that at the 2015 CAWF Nationals, CAWF will entertain bids for the 2017 National host.
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Joey Costello:
Proposing a clear definition of qualifications for World’s be updated on the website and explain the process to members.
July 1st deadline for competitors attending World’s until the CAWF Nationals is moved to July long weekend.
Proposing a mandatory meeting and picture at World’s 2014. There is sponsorship for team shirts for competitors. If they do not show up for the meeting and picture, the competitor will not be reimbursed for their team Canada shirt.
Registration for World’s:
The 1st and 2nd place names will be on the CAWF message board for 2 weeks to register starting the Monday after Nationals.
Thereafter, every 3 days the next place finishers will be listed until the spots are filled.
$50 deposit
Motion from Joey Costello to supply jackets for uniforms from CAWF. Mandatory black sport pants that are the responsibility of the competitor, and the contract for shirts can be bid on. Can only have one sponsor per team shirt. Rick Pinkney seconds the motion.
Be it resolved the CAWF will have jackets available for purchase for $115 to competitors. Mandatory plain black sport pants are expected to be provided by the competitors and worn during competition and team shirts will be provided for purchase from the winning bidder that year.
Provincial Presidents and Reps provided their reports.
Reports from
Dave Campbell for Ontario
Shawn Ross for Nova Scotia
Dave Hicks for British Columbia
Gord Squire for Alberta
Marc-Andre Campeau for Quebec
Luc Faubert for New Brunswick
Lori Pow for Manitoba
Tracey Arnold for Saskatchewan
2014 CAWF AGM Page 5
Follow up discussions on:
CAWF Logo
Standardized Provincial Reports
Registration for non profit
Gord Squire to review and update the CAWF constitution
Charlie recommended a plaque for service for Fred Roy and Lise Blanchard
2 week email follow up after 2014 Nationals
Motion by Dave Campbell to adjourn meeting. Rick Pinkney seconds this.
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 pm
Canadian Arm Wrestling Federation Annual General Meeting
May 16, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:47 pm
Members Present:
Ryan Espey, CAWF VP (MB)
Lori Pow, MAWA President (MB)
Darrell Steffensen, MAWA Communications Director (MB)
Luc Faubert, NB President (NB)
Marc-Andre Campeau, QC President (QC)
Patrick Callan, CAWF Referee in Chief (BC)
Anthony Dall’Antonia, CAWF Director (BC)
Dave Hicks, BC Rep for Keith Koenig (BC)
Joey Costello, CAWF Team Captain (ON)
Gord Squire, AB President (AB)
Shawn Ross, NS VP (NS)
Brandon Olafson, SAWA Rep for Kayne Hemsing (SK)
Dave Campbell, Ontario Rep (ON)
Charlie McGeoghegan, P.E.I. Rep (P.E.I)
Rick Pinkney, CAWF President (NS)
Tracey Arnold, CAWF Sec. /Tres. (SK)
Waiver of last year’s minutes
2 weeks after this AGM President will contact reps by email and vote on changes and get feedback after 2014 Nationals
Revisit all CAWF weight classes after World’s 2014
Ryan Espey to create a list, including expenses for hosting Nationals. He will add all updated changes and it will be made available for interested parties.
Provincial Presidents compile a list of referees including levels to give to Patrick Callan, CAWF Head referee
Allan Heinrick`s owes CAWF money from last year at World`s in Brazil. This needs to be researched and discussed with Allan
Old Business:
Creating a Director for women
Coaching Program – Director of Coaching
How do we do this? Find out the steps and requirements.
Look at someone who is not present at the AGM
Director of Junior Development
Video for schools and developmental process
2014 CAWF AGM Page 2
Standards for junior tables (Joey Costello has template)
2 steps for progression of the tables
Proposals and circulate
Motion from Patrick Callan to not use the new elbow foul rules, because of too many inconsistencies and discrepancies. Gord Squire seconds the motion
Be it resolved that CAWF does not pass the new elbow foul rules. CAWF will follow the previous rules
Vote: 8 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstained
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to use bracket system for draw sheets. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF change the drawsheets using a bracket system. Use 2 pools if there are more than 16 competitors in a class.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Gord Squire that we add back the classes that were eliminated from 2014 CAWF Nationals. Lori Pow seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF re add back the 70 Kg Men’s Master’s left and right arm classes and all 3 classes for the Grand Master’s right and left arms.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Rick Pinkney made a motion to compensate will Sarty and Glenn McDonald for their jackets.
Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF will compensate Will Sarty and Glenn McDonald based on the value of a new jacket.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Gord Squire that Tracey Arnold be Head Score Keeper for CAWF. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed
Resolved: Motion carried
New Business:
Motion from Gord Squire to allow arm wrestlers to enter multiple classes. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the CAWF allow competitors to enter multiple weight classes (heavier) for which they qualify effective 2015.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed
2014 CAWF AGM Page 3
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to eliminate Arm Wrestler of the Year from the CAWF. Provinces can still do their own awards. There will be no more points. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the CAWF eliminate arm wrestler of the year award.
Vote: 14 in favor
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to move 2016 CAWF Nationals to July long weekend. Gord Squire seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that in 2016, CAWF Nationals be held July long weekend. If the long weekend falls on a Wed, Thurs. or Friday it will be the following weekend. If the long weekend falls on a Monday or Tuesday, it will be the preceding weekend.
Vote: 10 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstain
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney that CAWF is not responsible for the financial cost to host Nationals. Joey Costello seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that the host Province or territory be responsible for the cost incurred to host Nationals.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 abstain
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to allow Board of Director`s to weigh in 2 hrs. prior to the AGM. Dave Hicks seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF Board of Director`s will have the opportunity to weigh in 2 hours prior to the AGM.
Vote: 14 in favor
Resolved: Motion carried
Motion from Rick Pinkney to allow for a discount in entry fees when an arm wrestler enters multiple classes. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
Be it resolved that CAWF allow a discounted entry fee to any arm wrestler who chooses to enter multiple weight classes. It will be left to the discretion of the host Province to decide
Vote: 14 opposed
Resolved: Motion defeated
Motion from Gord Squire to entertain bids for 2017 Nationals. Ryan Espey seconds the motion.
2015 Nationals – Vancouver, BC
2016 Nationals – Saskatoon, SK
2017 - ?
2018 – Quebec City, QC, tentatively
Be it resolved that at the 2015 CAWF Nationals, CAWF will entertain bids for the 2017 National host.
2014 CAWF AGM Page 4
Joey Costello:
Proposing a clear definition of qualifications for World’s be updated on the website and explain the process to members.
July 1st deadline for competitors attending World’s until the CAWF Nationals is moved to July long weekend.
Proposing a mandatory meeting and picture at World’s 2014. There is sponsorship for team shirts for competitors. If they do not show up for the meeting and picture, the competitor will not be reimbursed for their team Canada shirt.
Registration for World’s:
The 1st and 2nd place names will be on the CAWF message board for 2 weeks to register starting the Monday after Nationals.
Thereafter, every 3 days the next place finishers will be listed until the spots are filled.
$50 deposit
Motion from Joey Costello to supply jackets for uniforms from CAWF. Mandatory black sport pants that are the responsibility of the competitor, and the contract for shirts can be bid on. Can only have one sponsor per team shirt. Rick Pinkney seconds the motion.
Be it resolved the CAWF will have jackets available for purchase for $115 to competitors. Mandatory plain black sport pants are expected to be provided by the competitors and worn during competition and team shirts will be provided for purchase from the winning bidder that year.
Provincial Presidents and Reps provided their reports.
Reports from
Dave Campbell for Ontario
Shawn Ross for Nova Scotia
Dave Hicks for British Columbia
Gord Squire for Alberta
Marc-Andre Campeau for Quebec
Luc Faubert for New Brunswick
Lori Pow for Manitoba
Tracey Arnold for Saskatchewan
2014 CAWF AGM Page 5
Follow up discussions on:
CAWF Logo
Standardized Provincial Reports
Registration for non profit
Gord Squire to review and update the CAWF constitution
Charlie recommended a plaque for service for Fred Roy and Lise Blanchard
2 week email follow up after 2014 Nationals
Motion by Dave Campbell to adjourn meeting. Rick Pinkney seconds this.
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 pm
