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Post by BarryB on Jun 16, 2018 18:01:20 GMT 12
Just the little confused, is John McCallum still the ceo?But congratulations to all the new people voted in,hopefully things like what happened in september last year don't happen again.Onward and upward for snz. Yes. CEO isn't a voted position. Barry B |
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Post by The Observer on Jun 16, 2018 20:01:01 GMT 12
Just the little confused, is John McCallum still the ceo?But congratulations to all the new people voted in,hopefully things like what happened in september last year don't happen again.Onward and upward for snz. Yes. CEO isn't a voted position. Barry B I’m still baffled how a director was able to become CEO without the position being advertised. And remain as a director. For a year. Still, I guess the board that made that decision (amongst many others is all gone. Oh, except for the one that is still CEO. In a part time role - no wait, its full time now right? Either way, new board, new directon I’m sure. |
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Post by midway on Jun 16, 2018 21:15:27 GMT 12
Most are new brooms with the odd old handle to keep the dust in order ..  |
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Post by sonic33 on Jun 16, 2018 21:27:38 GMT 12
Cautiously optimistic with that. Old boys gone. Onwards and upwards I hope.
Good to see the guys that resigned for intergrity reasons are back, and one is president.
That in itself is huge, and to be encouraged.
Will the CEO have a negative influence on this, or work with the new team?
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Post by sonic33 on Jun 16, 2018 21:43:03 GMT 12
Question, how does the constitution (that seems limiting, and holding the sport back) get changed?
Is now a good time, if possible?
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Post by beachboy on Jun 17, 2018 17:10:08 GMT 12
could be a bit like getting the draw done on the infield at teams champs in front of all the spectators. It can be done but not likely in our lifetime.
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Post by BarryB on Jun 17, 2018 18:03:41 GMT 12
Question, how does the constitution (that seems limiting, and holding the sport back) get changed? Is now a good time, if possible? From memory it takes a two thirds majority as opposed to normal remits which are a simple majority. But it will take somebody putting forward something worthwhile that will garner support. Barry B |
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Post by percy on Jun 17, 2018 21:05:46 GMT 12
Correct Barry, it does require a two thirds majority to change the constitution.
The constitution can be changed at any AGM or SGM. This past weekend we changed and added some parts of the constitution in both Special General Meetings.
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Post by sonic33 on Jun 18, 2018 20:15:50 GMT 12
Question, how does the constitution (that seems limiting, and holding the sport back) get changed? Is now a good time, if possible? From memory it takes a two thirds majority as opposed to normal remits which are a simple majority. But it will take somebody putting forward something worthwhile that will garner support. Barry B Thanx Barry |
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Post by my2cents on Jun 25, 2018 18:32:38 GMT 12
Interested to know dose anyone have notes about the discussion items
GENERAL BUSINESS
Speedway New Zealand Board General Business Items
Track Scales - Cost Associated with Calibration.
Video Evidence - Use of Video Evidence.
Fixed Penalties.
Culture of Youth Classes.
Alcohol Policy Review.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 22:00:20 GMT 12
One thing that jumps to mind, if its not nit picking, ...it takes 2/3rd majority to change the constitution..but 51 percent is the majority..so its doesnt seem to be particularly democratic...
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Post by graemeh on Jun 25, 2018 23:01:34 GMT 12
Technically you are correct but many constitutions have a 2/3rds majority to change things. I guess its because if you only have 51% it means 49% oppose the change which is probably a recipe for a lot of discontent particularly as the constitution is the framework of most organisations so if change is suggested then best to have more than just a slim majority to ensure survival.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 23:14:25 GMT 12
I guess.. but look at it this way one third plus one vote can stop two thirds minus one vote...dead in there tracks...
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Post by graemeh on Jun 26, 2018 7:35:05 GMT 12
I guess.. but look at it this way one third plus one vote can stop two thirds minus one vote...dead in there tracks... Which is where the 'line was drawn in the sand' when the constitution was formulated. Generally speaking people should be more aware of the rules and regulations of any organisation they join. Moaning about changes made because they don't understand the processes involved is typical of the uninformed. The much ignored statement that the "members make the rules" is a FACT and if someone doesn't like any existing rule they have the power to make changes with sufficient support of other members. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2018 19:43:03 GMT 12
thats fair enough..like i said nit picking..
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Post by percy on Jun 26, 2018 20:26:22 GMT 12
Interested to know dose anyone have notes about the discussion items GENERAL BUSINESS Speedway New Zealand Board General Business Items Track Scales - Cost Associated with Calibration. Video Evidence - Use of Video Evidence. Fixed Penalties. Culture of Youth Classes. Alcohol Policy Review. A more detailed write up will appear in this months NZDTR magazine. It's a must purchase magazine as it's the first to be produced under the new gloss format. A historic moment for the magazine. Track Scales Calibration - Neither SNZ nor the tracks want to pay up. No consensus reached. Will be an interesting one to watch under the new leadership. Video Evidence - Tried to reach a consensus on use of video evidence. Tracks dead set against it due to the high level of variability in the quality of available video between tracks. Fixed Penalties - A lot of support for this principle. Think the other two may have been withdrawn. In any case we talk ad nauseum about youth classes & culture each and every year. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2018 23:26:38 GMT 12
how come theirs alcohol policy in there..you kinda reckon that if you got alcohol blood levels that keeps you off the road..then it keeps you off the track too....
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Post by percy on Jun 27, 2018 20:45:16 GMT 12
To correct the information I posted earlier....
There was a discussion about the youth classes which quickly became a discussion about banning protests in youth classes. Lots of support and if such a remit is put to the 2019 AGM I'll predict it will pass. Some support for banning protests in all classes on the back of protests being successfully banned in Sidecars.
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Post by The Observer on Jun 27, 2018 20:53:39 GMT 12
To correct the information I posted earlier.... There was a discussion about the youth classes which quickly became a discussion about banning protests in youth classes. Lots of support and if such a remit is put to the 2019 AGM I'll predict it will pass. Some support for banning protests in all classes on the back of protests being successfully banned in Sidecars. Is that sort of like how they don’t have protests in teams racing ... wait... what? Drivers like protests because of the parochialism that naturally occurs at every track in NZ. Promoters hate them because it stuffs meetings It’s a tough one but controversy does help sell tickets. Also have to accept it also means you can lose competitors. Thanks for the update Percy really enjoy your updates from conference and looking forward to reading in greater depth in nZDTR this month |
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