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Junior Hercules is new GABA President
President of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Coaching Association (GABCA), Junior Hercules, was elected to head the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) when the Annual General Meeting of the organisation was held at Duke Lodge, Kingston yesterday.
The new GABA executive (from left) – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Nadine Luthers-Williams, Treasurer Joyce Sullivan, President Junior Hercules, Vice-President Adrian Hooper and Secretary Cheryl Thomas.
Hercules, who was nominated by Knights and seconded by Colts, was given the nod unopposed, receiving eight votes in the process.
The clubs voting at the AGM were Colts, Republic Bank Nets, Eagles, UG Trojans, Plaisance Guardians, Knights and Melanie Patriots, while Dynas Ravens, TGH Pacesetters and Pepsi Sonics were absent from the voting.
The new GABA Vice-President is Adrian Hooper who defeated Ewart Williams 6-3, while Cheryl Thomas was elected as Secretary beating Nadine Luthers-Williams 6-3.
Joyce Sullivan took the post of Treasurer unchallenged, while Luthers-Williams is the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.
Returning Officer was Cecil Chin and the open ballot process was used.
Hercules, who is also the President of Plaisance Guardians Basketball Club said, “On behalf of the team, we would like to thank Michael Singh for pushing Basketball over the last two years especially with respect to Georgetown basketball.”
He intimated that the immediate focus of his executive would be the development of the game through a collective approach, stating they will try to build on what has been accomplished by the previous administration and building a positive image and reputation in basketball is critical.
He noted that he does not see a conflict of interest in his now dual role as GABCA President and now GABA boss.
Former President Michael Singh, who is also the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Vice-President, welcomed the new executive, stating, “I am not out of Basketball.” Singh informed that systems will be put in place to ensure a smooth transition from the previous executive to the new one.
Singh promised the new GABA executive the full cooperation of the GABF, urging them to work hard to keep GABA as the most vibrant association.
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