WA Kite Surfing Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12th July 2011, at the City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club. The meeting will commence at 7.30pm.

City of Perth SLSC is located at Challenger Drive, City Beach (it's the surf club nearest to the groyne with the lookout tower.)

As with previous AGM's, office bearers will make their annual reports and new elections will be held for President, Treasurer, Secretary, and the general committee.

The AGM is open to all 725 financial members. With a number of committee members unable to continue into the next season, we are looking forward to new committee members with new ideas and new approaches to improving our events and representative work.

Any person(s) wishing to nominate for any of these positions should forward their signed nomination (seconded by another member) to waksa@waksa.org.au by close of business on 8th July 2011.

As required by the WAKSA Constitution, we are formally notifying members of two motions for consideration by members regarding the Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA):

1) It is proposed that: WAKSA members vote to accept (or reject) the proposed national new body structure, as outlined in the items: 110510-Restructuring Plan-AKSA-CPK and 110208-KBA Constitution – DRAFT and be bound by this national bodies proposed new constitution.
2) It is proposed that: WAKSA members vote to endorse (or not endorse) the change in name from 'Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA)' to 'Kite Boarding Australia Limited (KBA).'

Details of the proposed changes to the AKSA structure can be reviewed at www.waksa.org.au - under the 'Documents' tab - titled 'AKSA Restructure'.

To mis-quote John F Kennedy, “Ask not what WAKSA can do for you, but what you can do for WAKSA.”

We hope to see you on Tuesday 12th July.

PS: Pizzas on WAKSA (from 7pm) & the venue is licenced.

Just read the proposed restructure of AKSA document.

From someone who has been involved in the evolution of AKSA for the past 5 years (minus this last season) I applaud all involved for this almost essential step up in the organisational logistics.
AKSA has developed over the years by the selfless efforts of too many kiters to mention here. They have all put their best efforts forward to make AKSA work for the benefit of ALL kiters (ie members & non members).
Despite the reservations cited in the intro to the restructure document this latest move represents the growth of professional and knowledgable input from ever more appropriately skilled people putting up their hands (and time) up to make our state & national kiting orgs more appropriately and legitimately representative of all members.

It appears to me to be a very logical and necessary follow-on to the 2008 restructure which put all state KSA's at the helm of the national body.

Whilst there has been criticism in the past of the nature & function of AKSA (and even the state KSAs) we should all be mindful that AKSA is only now 10 yrs old. An evolutionary infancy should be acknowledged by all rather than looking backward with an expectation that our national kiting org should have magically emerged from day one with all the efficiency and services of similar sports admin bodies which have had a far longer history to get their structures, processes and service acts together.

This latest move is evidence enough that AKSA is all about kiters and members. The more universal the member support the better it all happens. NSO accreditation has been the No.1 goal of AKSA for more than half of the time it has existed but its a huge ask of volunteers - esp volunteers who were not necessarily experienced in the world of professional organisational legalities and options. The fact that it looks now like we have that expertese on board is a step up which should be embraced by kiters everywhere.

WAY-TO-GO guys - WAKSA/AKSA rocks.

puppetonastring said...

If ur not a WAKSA/AKSA member ur just not a true kiter !!!!

It's this attitude that sees the majority of kiters, choose not to be members.

Hey Gruezi-man
Keeping it all at the state level is what its all about.
Thats what we did in Mackay in 2008. State KSA's in control of AKSA.
States now use AKSA solely to attend to central issues and keeping all states in the same loop. Working as a group is a way of saving money on getting insurance organised and getting insurance (& tags etc) out to members etc.
This new structure is simply making it all way more in line with all the legal requirements of assoc's.
Yep it may seem complex but thats life in the 80's.
The state reps to AKSA who have been working on this very necessary pre-requisite for NSO accreditation (apart from other essential legalities) are all working for nothing - no wasted subscription money there.

NSO accreditation is an absolute MUST for kiting. Apart from lots of other benefits it gives us access to govt. funding all other sporting orgs enjoy so that we can become more effective and professional at no cost to members.

Drop in for coffee sometime & we'll chew it over in-store.

To be fair Greuzi-man I was only referring to the structural change.
Havent read the constitution bit yet - constitutions bore me.
I'll check it out tonight so we can mull over it tomorrow.

Solve the problems of the world while we are at it

Sorry seafever - I dont want to be out numbered!

Dear Puppet/woodys.

I think WAKSA does a good job.

I think WAKSA needs more members.

and in that regard I think your dissing of Non-Waksa Members is actually Anti-Waksa. But hey what do I know? Nothing?

yeehar said...

Dear Puppet/woodys.

I think WAKSA does a good job.

I think WAKSA needs more members.

and in that regard I think your dissing of Non-Waksa Members is actually Anti-Waksa. But hey what do I know? Nothing?

My apologies Yeehar.
I thought it was your attitude you were reflecting - not reporting what others may be thinking.
No problem - ie as long as my apologies are accepted.
My reaction to your post may be of value to others who may not be as positive and pro-active members as you are .
Everyone should hold WAKSA/AKSA membership.

Not dissing non-members by suggesting this - just trying to educate & convert.

puppetonastring said...

I really wish Laurie would start a user pays system for Seabreeze. That would be the end of Yeehar and from my POV kiting really doesnt need the negativity of your posts.
Sure ur allowed your opinion - doesnt make it valuable and you shouldnt be entitled to spread negativity at the expense of others. If you dont have anything nice or positive to say STFU.

Interesting concept, Puppet. ^^^
I wonder if any folks would be willing to pay to be a seabreeze user ?
And what would be the going rate for posting a reply ?
And would lurking be free of charge ?
Personally, I probably wouldn't pay to use the forum.
Too much negativity.
lol.
And your quote ...

"If you don't have anything nice or positive to say, SHUT THE FK UP!"
... nice
The hypocrisy cracks me up.
lol.

oops forgot my
'lol'

Be good if you could Rellie
I'll promise to buy u a free beer if u do.
u missed the wind junkie party - now that did end up interesting!!!
- time u turned up to something

Puppet from reading the above you lack credibility.

Foosh,

come to the AGM & all your questions will be answered.

Fooosh said...

WAKSA. said...


As required by the WAKSA Constitution, we are formally notifying members of two motions for consideration by members regarding the Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA):

1) It is proposed that: WAKSA members vote to accept (or reject) the proposed national new body structure, as outlined in the items: 110510-Restructuring Plan-AKSA-CPK and 110208-KBA Constitution – DRAFT and be bound by this national bodies proposed new constitution.
2) It is proposed that: WAKSA members vote to endorse (or not endorse) the change in name from 'Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA)' to 'Kite Boarding Australia Limited (KBA).'

Details of the proposed changes to the AKSA structure can be reviewed at www.waksa.org.au - under the 'Documents' tab - titled 'AKSA Restructure'.

WAKSA members such as myself, now is the time to have active discussions on this - raise your concerns with the WAKSA executive!

WAKSA exec, could we please have some clarification?

1. If we vote no, do we run the risk of becoming a seperate entity to the national body / other state bodies?
2. What happens if several member bodies vote no? How will it go ahead?
3. I notice that the Restructuring Plan is 'Draft for discussion purposes only' - why is that? How was it drawn up? Who is Campbell King and what are his interests?
4. Apart from the stated advantages of the change and the concerns above (1 and 2), what are the other pitfalls / disadvantages for myself as a member, and the interests of WAKSA as a state organisation?
5. Is the WAKSA exec recommending that we vote yes for the change and why? Please could you expand on your view.

Thanks!

If ur not a WAKSA/AKSA member ur just not a true kiter !!!!

Is that the latest WAKSA pimp-slogan ? ^^^
Is it working for you ?
lol.
If you want to know how to increase the membership, PM me.
I'm full of suggestions.
You can thank me later.

Sent off PM. ^^^
No charge.

WAKSA. said...

Foosh,

come to the AGM & all your questions will be answered.

That's too late and too short a time for adequate discussion by interested members, in my opinion.

If WAKSA exec do not feel comfortable with discussing this on a forum could you please at least publish a position statement on the website?

Thanks guys and keep up the good work! :-)