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Dec 21, 2016 Sports
The Guyana Draughts Association held their Annual General Meeting and Awards ceremony last Saturday at their head office 185 Waterloo Street Georgetown.
President of the Association Mr. Jiaram gave a detailed report of activities for the year 2016. He also outlined plans for the coming year.
Coordinator of the Association Mr. Paul D’Anjou lamented on activities associated with the game. He said some people outside of the Association are soliciting funds and holding private tournaments which are unlawful and monies collected are unaccountable. He advised that such practices must stop. The president said that he always advised that if anyone wants to hold such activities they must first form a club and register with the Association. Registration fees is $1000 and the monthly dues is also $1000.
Mr. Charles Hetemeyer, who is the finance Secretary, said this escalate the downfall of membership by not paying their monthly dues. He showed the way forward is to pay on the spot dues in full for the year 2017, which he did. Other members also did likewise for January 2017.
Mr. D’Anjou was given an award for his tireless efforts in garnering funds for the Association, while Khemraj Pooranmall received his award for the best player of the year. Mr. Pooranmall won all five games he contested during the year.
Ms. Marilyn Ali Secretary of the Association was awarded for the effective role she performed as Secretary, while the President was also awarded for his astute leadership.
Pooranmall was given a cash incentive while the other recipients received gifts.
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