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Attending:
Carlos De Mare
Argentina
President
David Sprague
Canada
Treasurer
Rich Jeffries
USA
Secretary
General
Abraham Rosemberg
Brazil
Vice
President
Enrique Elguero
Mexico
Mexico
Armando Goulard
Portugal
Guest/Technical Delegate 2007 PAG’s
Scott Perry
Uruguay
Guest/ISAF Regional Games Committee
Ralph Nelles
Mexico
Host/2011
PAG rep.
Octavio Jarrin
Ecuador
Observer
Andres Santana
Dominican Republic
Vice President
1.
Carlos de Mare explained that he would run the meeting in Spanish and
Scott Perry would translate. All agreed
2.
The Question of ISAF and Technical Delegates and the requirement of they
being from the continent that the Regional Games will be held came up
and was discussed. See #’s 19 and 23 for more action
3.
The group discussed the
apparent lack of action by Brazil
against the athletes involved in the awards ceremony issue at the
Rio Pan
American games, 2007. See #’
4.
The letter sent by the Brazilians was shared by Abe. Most of the
committee had not seen the letter before and were unaware of it.
5.
David distributed the annual expense money and
Carlos gave his as dues for Argentina, Abe gave his as dues for
Brazil
and Andres gave his as dues for
Dominican Republic.
6.
Scott Perry agreed to contact
Chile
for their dues collection
7.
David Sprague gave Carlos $520 US for the website expenses
8.
Minutes from the last meeting were distributed and approved
9.
A
verbal discussion about changing the constitution took place. The first
question is where should the Constitution be domiciled? (no answer)
10.
It was noted that the working
party established in
Rio has not been heard from
11.
Should our email addresses be on the website? No discussion
12.
Andres Santana delivered his Technical report on the organization of the
Pan Am Games on screen with a verbal overview. Andres stated that the
report is 70% completed.
13.
Scott Perry told the group that the ISAF Regional Games committee had
adopted his report at the November 2007 meeting
14.
Carlos asked Andres to
concentrate on Mexico
and to keep the report flexible since we will be dealing with other
countries in the future
15.
A
discussion on Charter boats for the Games took place and it was agreed
that we should begin working on this soon
16.
Carlos felt, on behalf of Argentina, that certain classes should be
provided and others should be Bring Your Own Boat
17.
LOC should offer to pay the shipping costs and cover the cost of a
representative from the company supplying the boats
18.
We should have an Opening Ceremony for sailing and
Ralph assured us that
there will be one
19.
The discussion on the Technical Delegate for 2011 took place
20.
Armando Goulard was asked to leave
21.
Carlos de Mare stated that it has been our practice that PASF accepts
the recommendation from the LOC. ISAF told Carlos that they want us to
select someone from the continent. Both ISAF and the Regional Games
Committee feel that we need to develop TD’s on all continents.
22.
After a thorough discussion it was agreed that Nelson Ilha would be
approached and asked to be the TD. It was decided that Rich Jeffries
write ISAF and let them know of our decision
23.
Armando returned to the meeting and Carlos explained to him our
reluctant decision and our appreciation of his work
24.
We discussed the request of
Cuba
and
Chile
to consider the 470 as a PAG class. We confirmed our position that it
requires 7 entries to form a class at the PAG’s and we should support
Olympic Classes and strong Regional Classes.
25.
Concerning the Multihull and their inclusion in the PAG’s it was felt
that we should not make the same mistake as ISAF. We should leave the
Hobie 16 in and wait to see what ISAF does. It was unanimous that we
should keep the current events and equipment for 2011
26.
We should get a letter out to the MNA’s with the minutes and stating
clearly that the events and equipment for 2011 will remain the same
27.
Octavio was asked to make sure the South American Confederation was ok
with the classes
28.
A
discussion on the 2011 Qualification system took place and a committee
was established: David Sprague, Abe Rosemberg, Enrique Elguero ( with
help from Peter Loewen)
29.
The question of Match Racing took place and it was decided that we
should promote a Pan Am Match Racing circuit. A committee was formed
with Rich and Scott. They will contact Henry Menin about the possibility
of having a Match Race around the 2011 Pan Am Games. If Multihull falls
out of the Olympics then we will add Match Racing as an Official class
in the PAG’s
30.
In Feb 2010 there will be a
Tall Ships event as part of the 100th
anniversary in
Argentina
with a race from
Buenos Aires
to Mar de Plata. What can we do around this event?
31.
The issues surrounding the
Rio
Awards ceremony took place. Abe shared a letter from the Brazilian
Federation exonerating the athletes which included a 90 day suspension.
Carlos will send a letter (Rich to write) to the Brazilian Federation
about improper procedure in the handling of the event. Rich motioned for
a letter of Sanction to the Brazilian MNA for their handling of the
event and Abe seconded. Teresa Lara’s letter was read to the group
32.
The issue surrounding the two
groups in Paraguay
was discussed. It was pointed out that in Rio a person paid the Paraguay
dues so the sailors could race. If we had not accepted that they could
not have raced. Did we accept the money from the wrong group? We have
never asked for a Letter from the MNA. PASF receives money on behalf of
the country and not a club> The Paraguayan NOC must deal with this
33.
A
constitutional question came up: Once appointed/nominated is the rep an
individual or a rep of the country? This question is a result of if
there was a change of management in a country could they change their
representative to the PASF board?
34.
Lunch break sponsored by Ralph
35.
Ralph Nelles gave an update on
the 2011 planning and reported on a meeting he had with
Guadalajara.
There will be 2 sports in Vallarta: Sailing and Triathlon. The local dry
storage marina cannot guarantee space. Ralph pointed out that Vallarta
is in the southern part of the bay and the wind is in the northern part.
We cannot move to the north of the bay since it is a different State in
Mexico
and
Guadalajara
is in the southern State – Jalisco. The Organizers have no knowledge
about Sailing and we must educate them. Housing is another concern and
Ralph is working with them on this. Both Ralph and Carlos will be going
to Puerto Vallarta
after this meeting
36.
It was recommended that we ask the classes to have events in the area to
improve the quality of race management
37.
A
further discussion on the constitution took place
·
How is an Alternate identified
·
We need to reinforce our mandate
·
There is a big difference
between the southern parts of South America
and two representatives may not be enough
·
Should we follow ISAF submission processes
·
Should the General Assembly chose the President
38.
Ralph will establish a data base on IJ’s & IRO’s in
the PASF region with
Scott’s help
39.
The Next meeting will take
place in Puerto Vallarta
Oct 9-11, 2009
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