Minutes UIPM Congress 2010 Riga FINAL 6 12 2010
Minutes UIPM Congress 2010 Riga FINAL 6 12 2010 Minutes UIPM Congress 2010 Riga FINAL 6 12 2010
ic)Election of new UIPM Sport Director Election of Executive Board Member of Sport: The President presented the candidature of Mr. Jose Santos and thanked him for accepting the proposal of the Executive Board to become the Sport Director. He thanked his predecessor Mr. Mauro Tirinnanzi for his contribution to the sport. UIPM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER OF SPORT NF RESULT Jose Santos POR 38 YES 3 ABS 11 iii) Members for Business Affairs, Marketing & Media Before referring to the written reports in the Congress book (Mr. John Helmick, Business Affairs (pp. 71-72), Ms. Pernille Svarre, Media (pp. 73-76)), the President announced that he with the help of the Treasurer had managed to conclude two new sponsorship contracts. Media: Mr. Mathew Pound UIPM Communications Manager had elaborated and presented the Media Report. Marketing: Mr. Janis Liepins (JL) (marketing) commented briefly on his written report in the Congress book (pp. 77 – 78) and asked if there were any comments to the report. No comments were given. Reports accepted by consensus. 11 iv) Member for Development The President referred to Mr. Zhang Bin’s written report in the Congress book (pp. 79-81) and asked if there were any comments to the report. No comments were given. Report accepted by consensus. 11 v) Chairwoman of the Athletes' Committee, Georgina Harland (GH) Ms. Georgina Harland referred to her written report in the Congress book (pp. 82-85) and added the following comments: ATHLETES’ COMMITTEE: Many athletes participated in the Athletes Meeting this year. The Athletes’ Committee had meetings with athletes that are in the WADA testing pool. This was to ensure that the athletes understand the importance of this responsibility. The Athletes Committee also asked the NFs to support and educate them on fulfilling this obligation. RIDING CAMPS: The 2009 Riding Camps were successful. 90 % of the athletes felt very pleased with them. Ms. Georgina Harland read a supportive email by IOC Sport Director Christophe Dubi about the riding camps. This year the Riding Camps were organised again. For 2011 there will be different criteria because of the Olympic Games. Ms. Georgina Harland thanked the UIPM Competitions Manager Iris Vlahoutsikou for her excellent work and support. LASER: The Athletes Committee was represented at all laser tests. The General Secretary presented the new laser system to the athletes at the UIPM World Championships. According to Ms. Georgina Harland the athletes acknowledge the desire of the IOC to implement the laser and support the UIPM strategy to use this new technology for the future of modern pentathlon, but find that the Union must commit in developing the system 2010 UIPM Congress Page 6
further. Ms. Georgina Harland referred to examples of feedback, knowledge of the system and availability. Priority has to be to develope and finalise the system first before implementation. Ms. Georgina Harland also stated that the Congress must recognise its responsibilities to ensure that the athletes are at the heart of all decisions made Report accepted by consensus. 11 vi) Chairman of the Medical Committee, Pr. Fabio Pigozzi (FB) The President referred to the written report of Prof. Fabio Pigozzi (pp. 86-88) in the Congress book and asked whether there were any comments. No comments were given. Report accepted by consensus. 11 vii) Chairman of the Masters' Committee Mr. Jade referred to the written report of Mr. Erik Pock in the Congress book (pp. 89-91). The President asked, if there were any comments or questions. There were no comments or questions. Report accepted by consensus. 12. Election of Honorary Members No election, since there was no nomination. SESSION 2 13. Decisions on motions submitted Before starting the voting procedure GBR raised the question, which majority was needed for the motions to pass. Mr. Michael Geistlinger, UIPM Legal Advisor, stated that the motions needed a 2/3 majority according to the UIPM constitution rules. GBR asked for a secret vote on motion 4 as well as for the elections. This was duly organised. I. Motions from the UIPM Executive Board A) Motions on Amendments of the UIPM Rules on the Internal Organisation MOTION 1: Article 5.8 of UIPM Rules on Internal Organisation: Reasons: After one year experience, the EB thinks that it is better to include both the Member for Marketing and the Member for Media in the Business Affairs Committee. Art 5.8 shall read: The Business Affairs Committee is composed of the Vice President of Business Affairs as chair, the Member of Marketing, the member for Media, and four members elected acting as Business Affairs Delegates. YES NO ABS 41 Motion passed. 2010 UIPM Congress Page 7
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further. Ms. Georgina Harland referred to examples of feedback, knowledge of the system and availability.<br />
Priority has to be to develope and finalise the system first before implementation. Ms. Georgina Harland also<br />
stated that the <strong>Congress</strong> must recognise its responsibilities to ensure that the athletes are at the heart of all<br />
decisions made<br />
Report accepted by consensus.<br />
11 vi) Chairman of the Medical Committee, Pr. Fabio Pigozzi (FB)<br />
The President referred to the written report of Prof. Fabio Pigozzi (pp. 86-88) in the <strong>Congress</strong> book and asked<br />
whether there were any comments. No comments were given.<br />
Report accepted by consensus.<br />
11 vii) Chairman of the Masters' Committee<br />
Mr. Jade referred to the written report of Mr. Erik Pock in the <strong>Congress</strong> book (pp. 89-91).<br />
The President asked, if there were any comments or questions. There were no comments or questions.<br />
Report accepted by consensus.<br />
<strong>12</strong>. Election of Honorary Members<br />
No election, since there was no nomination.<br />
SESSION 2<br />
13. Decisions on motions submitted<br />
Before starting the voting procedure GBR raised the question, which majority was needed for the motions to<br />
pass. Mr. Michael Geistlinger, <strong>UIPM</strong> Legal Advisor, stated that the motions needed a 2/3 majority according to<br />
the <strong>UIPM</strong> constitution rules. GBR asked for a secret vote on motion 4 as well as for the elections. This was duly<br />
organised.<br />
I. Motions from the <strong>UIPM</strong> Executive Board<br />
A) Motions on Amendments of the <strong>UIPM</strong> Rules on the Internal Organisation<br />
MOTION 1:<br />
Article 5.8 of <strong>UIPM</strong> Rules on Internal Organisation:<br />
Reasons: After one year experience, the EB thinks that it is better to include both the Member for Marketing and<br />
the Member for Media in the Business Affairs Committee.<br />
Art 5.8 shall read:<br />
The Business Affairs Committee is composed of the Vice President of Business Affairs as chair, the Member of<br />
Marketing, the member for Media, and four members elected acting as Business Affairs Delegates.<br />
YES NO ABS<br />
41<br />
Motion passed.<br />
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