January 17 2003
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New BVI Amateur Volleyball Association constitution ratified BY DEAN GREENAWAY A new BVI Amateur Volleyball Association constitution was narrowly ratified during a general meeting held at the Sports Division conference room last Tuesday night. There were only a small number of coaches, managers and players turning out for the meeting, which association president Roy Barry called "disappointing." While the constitution will be implemented there were some concerns about one crucial area Barry said. "The area of the constitution that was heavily discussed and that was the issue of how many persons should be allowed to vote during our general elections," Barry noted, a concern that affected the last elections. Barry said coming out of the discussion, there was an agreement that there will be two representatives from each team attending the annual general meeting to represent their respective teams and vote on their behalf. Barry said in actuality, there was no constitution in the past. "Previously, several team members were allowed to attend the meeting and cast a vote." Following the meeting, Barry said the constitution will bring the association in line with its governing body the Federation of International Volleyball Associations. He added that the constitution will also give some directives as to the way forward for volleyball in the BVI. "We will not be operating as a haphazard association anymore," Barry said. "Everything will be put in writing and, if a problem occurs we'll have a document to go back to in an effort to correct the problem." The executive committee has also been expanded from seven to nine members. Barry said he was disappointed by the small turnout regarding such an important matter that will help to move the sport forward. "Every member was sent an email informing them of the meeting and they were also sent a draft copy of the constitution," Barry explained. "There was no feedback on the constitution either," he added noting that the document has been ratified as is.
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