Ed Caesar was once again elected at the helm of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) as they hosted their elections as part of the Annual General Meeting at the National Racquet Center, Woolford Avenue on Saturday.
GAPF President Ed Caesar returned to the top pos
Caesar received 14 votes to gain this position ahead of Gordon Spencer who received one less vote. However, Spencer returned to serve as Caesar’s deputy running unopposed. Similarly, the rest of the executive posts ran unopposed.
Melissa Tucker did not return as General Secretary, but rather a committee member, along with Martin Webster and Nadina Taharally as the other committee members.
Andrea Austin was appointed as the new General Secretary while the role of Public Relations Officer/Organising Secretary was awarded to Dr. Osmond Mack.
During the presentation of Tucker, Fitness Express was highlighted as the top corporate sponsors as the Federation welcomed some new partners. The returning president reminded those in attendance that sponsorship is a major factor to the growth of the sport and it is critical that the Federation earn the trust and support of corporate Guyana as well as an increase in volunteering.
Caesar indicated that it is his intention to work along with each and every member of the Federation to see them fulfilling their goals that they will be setting out in 2017.
As part of the new executive’s goal for 2017, they will be aiming to build on the platform set out by the previous administration especially in relation to the areas of training and educating powerlifters.
President of the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) Frank Tucker presided as Returning Officer.
