21 days and counting: Where the hell is new WMA Constitution?
Three Thursdays ago — on Aug. 13 — the WMA General Assembly at Lyon approved a new constitution. The proposal apparently was printed in the biennial handbook, but for reasons unknown to me no digital version was circulated. (I’ve posted these handbooks.) So I have no clue what changes are in store for WMA, athletes and officials. Only the delegates have seen the new rules, and they haven’t shared them with me. So I’ve resorted to polite begging. On Aug. 19, a WMA officer wrote me: “Sorry, but I am told you will need to wait a week or so — then I can let you have it as well as put it on the website.” A week or so have passed. Still no posting. I hate to be a whiner, but WHAT THE F–K is going on, guys? In what sport — or organization — are new rules approved and nobody can see them? I totally understand that someone has to update an old file. But it’s been 21 days. Long enough for PDF to be posted. Please join me in calling on WMA to expedite posting of the new constitution.
18 Responses
Rudy Vlaardingerbroek - September 4, 2015
I’m absolutely appalled at your language!!!!
Rick Easley - September 4, 2015
Ken, this is a public website. I understand your frustration but you need to keep that in mind.
Matt B. - September 4, 2015
Might want to edit
Separate note- anyone know if there will be a Club west meet this October?
Warren Graff - September 4, 2015
regarding the Club West meet – here is what is showing on the website:
August 28, 2015: The 2015 Masters Track and Field Meet WILL NOT be held this year. We apologize for the confusion but we are already planning for the 2016 meet and will update the website when we have further information. For information please contact Beverley Lewis at b.eanne@cox.net.
Warren Graff - September 4, 2015
Ken – I also agree with those above and suggest you edit out the profanity thanks
tb - September 4, 2015
Ken, pretty sure you “hacked!” because nobody could possibly need a new WMA as urgently as whoever wrote that.
Ken Stone - September 4, 2015
OK, I toned down the profanity. Got your attention!
Anthony Treacher - September 4, 2015
It would be good if the new WMA constitution required all WMA member federations to have formal Grievance and Disciplinary procedures.
Mary Harada - September 5, 2015
It is Ken’s blog, those who are “offended” by the language are free not to read it. I understand his frustration and probably would keep the swear words to myself – but come on folks- chill out.
The new constitution will be published sometime this century – probably – or not.
Milan Jamrich - September 5, 2015
oh grow up…what is this a church group?
Jason Purcell - September 5, 2015
was not injured by the language.
Matt B. - September 5, 2015
Thanks Warren
Looks like the other Socal masters meet is still a go for October 25th
Glendale high school. 40+
Rick Easley - September 5, 2015
Language aside, I still consider you a friend Ken.
Rick Easley - September 5, 2015
And Milan, I do plan on going to church tomorrow.
Rick Easley - September 5, 2015
Ken, I just meant that you don’t need that kind of language for effect. Your writing stands on it’s own. You are better than that.
Anthony Treacher - September 6, 2015
For my ‘WMA member federations’ read of course ‘WMA affiliates.’
You people amaze me. What is important to you? Ken’s incidental use of swear words and your subsequent posturing?
Or the WMA Constitution Ken is writing about?
Some WMA affiliates lack formal Grievance and Disciplinary procedures. That means that certain international masters athletes lack fundamental human rights holding in normal civilized society. Change that.
Rick Easley - September 6, 2015
Got no problem with the message and I agree fully with Ken’s intent here. I also want everyone to know that I am a fan of this website and the efforts that Ken makes to keep us all informed about issues that matter a lot to all masters athletes. He probably, no definitely, does not get enough thanks for the time he spends daily providing this service for all of us. I have defended Ken on many occasions when he has been openly attacked and I will continue to do so. As I said earlier, however, he is good enough to make his points without resorting to that type of language and I certainly know he is a good person. I just thought it was out of character for him.
Marcus battle - September 7, 2015
Brian Hankerson,set a new American record in the m55 long jump at the Potomac valley games this weekend in VA.He jumped 6.14
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