ASRA AGM

Well done Mitch

My name is Logan Churchill, I live in and shred Sydney everyday. I have a hospitality degree and about to start an events degree which I intend to use to help develop the Sydney skate scene with more organised events and just spread the stoke. 

The reason I want to be on the ASRA board is to not only contribute but help keep alive the Australian Racing Community. 

I work a full time job however always have time to skate and therefore defiantly can find time to help out on the website. 

Peace. 

Michael English
I like to organize freeride and race events, run spreadsheets for series points and bring communities together.

I like to skate and luge

I plan on increasing the number of legal freerides on closed roads to facilitate the growth of new skaters wile continuing to hold an outlaw series

I am a fulltime student/researcher at UQ and am looking to go into highschool teaching at the end of the year, there is always time for skateboarding.

G'day, Long time follower of the sport from watching X games when biker sherlock  n Dreggs were out here, To now being involved at some level.

Seeing what Australia has to offer from locations to riders is unbelievable, and to be able to work with a team of people that have the passion n drive for the sport from the ground level up. 

to be involved with helping the local to international scene grow is what i want to do.

gday. you all know me. i can nominate myself for events coordinator or whatever it is it would be called. can help with the organisation of events for NSW (and can help on a national level by giving assistance).

Structure/planning/budgeting/advising/contacting people/writing proposals and traffic plans... that sort of stuff.

i can be a contact for those who need advice on the steps needed for planning events, help proof read documents before submitting and advise on how to properly structure an event.

I could also be a good contact as far as gaining event sponsors go. I know many people in the biz and can help introduce events to companies in search of event sponsorships.

all that and then some...

get at me

Hey everyone,

Been skating here in Radelaide for close to 5 years now, the scene died here a couple years back but it seems to be on the rise again with a lot of new skaters, will be busy with school this year but I'm looking to get the community going here again and organise some events. Mainly looking to focus on my local scene but I'm willing to help ASRA stay alive however I can!  

The current nominations are a great show of support and respect for the many years of tireless work by Robbo, Bugs and Haggy.

Just a note to clarify something.

The date of this event IS NOT same as the DATE for the AGM.

The current board need to set the date, at a time which works for as many of them as possible.

Hi All

As Bernie has indicated, we will set a date for the AGM very shortly - it is likely to be 14 March but this will confirmed shortly.  We will also by then have some clarity as to who on the current board is keen to continue and who is keen to hand over the reigns to some new blood.

I appreciate the patience everyone is showing with this.  I understand it has been frustrating to see ASRA be relatively dormant as a website and organisation over the past year.  I am very interested in seeing the organisation continue and build into the future.  In order to do that we definitely need some new energetic people involved.  

Some of the roles that we need new people to volunteer for include:

- Website/Facebook:  Someone with a strong interest in keeping the website up-to-date and active.  This involves adding and approving events and members, keeping on top of payments for the domain name, and looking at ways in which the website can be improved over time.  Some web development knowledge would be helpful!

- Membership:  How can we grow ASRA's membership? This is critical to maintaining a viable organisation going forward. This links in with the social media side and involves maintaining membership records and communicating with members.

- Rankings:  As you all know the rankings have unfortunately not been updated in quite some time.  Colin was running this side of things previously.  However it turned out to be a substantial amount of work and very complicated.  ASRA needs someone who is very comfortable with excel and numbers generally to take on this task.  Colin is happy to assist in a handover; however I spoke with him yesterday and he believes a new ranking system needs to be employed due to the complicated structure of the old one.  Perhaps we can utilise the IDF ranking system.  If you are into excel, numbers, and have an eye for detail you may be the one for this job.

- Events:  As mentioned by Jacko below it is helpful to have some people involved who know how to run events, are eager to plan events and help other people organise events.  We can set up a Google Drive folder so that all board and committee members 

- Organisational Development: ASRA needs to develop and adapt in order to keep up the interest of its members and stay relevant. We also want to build and develop our relationships with government bodies at both the state and federal levels.  Perhaps you have an interest in management and athletics?  If so this could be a job for you.

- What else????

I'm happy to stay involved in ASRA to be a sounding board for new people who are getting involved and/or elected to the board. I can guide people in the right directions and mentor even though I'm pretty hopeless with social media and excel spreadsheets...

Thank you to everyone who is already expressing their interest in being part of ASRA's future and committed to spending time and energy to do so.

I'll be back shortly with more information about our AGM.

Hey all im jayden im 16 turning 17 in a few months ive been in the skating for 5 years now im heading to my first skate comp in five years cause ive been practicing and i am always want to help out anyone i like to help out people i dont know and i am always on facebook and the internet so i can always add thing and edit stuff on the site im never to busy for anything so im keen to help out

ASRA AGM

Date: Sunday, 22 March @ 5pm
Where: Google hangouts. Details will be provided prior to meeting

Agenda will be circulated prior to AGM

I met last week with the current board of ASRA (minus 1). We had an open and frank discussion about the future of ASRA.

Our hope is that some new people put their hands up and are interested in seeing ASRA develop and flourish into a strong representative sporting association.

Current board members:

Haggy Strom - President
David Robertson - Vice-President
Colin Beck - Secretary
Pete Smith
Ned Michalk

Of the above, Robbo and Colin are stepping down. I have yet to speak with Ned about her intentions. We intend to add a new position of Treasurer, so if anyone is happy to take on some bookkeeping duties put your hand up.

Other roles/duties which people may volunteer for include:
- Membership Officer: serve as a liaison to members, deal with questions and issues and ensure membership list is up-to-date
- Website Guru: keep the website running, manage any issues, help with content etc. Or you could build a whole new website if you are so inclined.
- Rankings Officer: set up a rankings system, update with event results, liaise with event organisers about results
- Media Relations: someone who likes speaking to the press, prepare media releases, etc
- Events Officer: communicate with event organisers, help create events on website, help event organisers with any requirements, etc. I recently provided an event organiser with event proposals, traffic plans, etc and we can do this for other people
- Merchandise: Go wild!

Note that the above is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the various duties and tasks involved in running ASRA. Nor do they have to be divided in exactly this fashion. But it hopefully gives you an idea of all the different things that happen within a sporting association such as ASRA.

It would also be great to nominate state representatives. Let me know if you are interested in this.

Many thanks for the update Haggy.

I will put my hand up. 

Brother Pete Smith...I'd like to see your hand up again please.

im interested in state representative

Hey All,

Brisbane local, skating downhill since late 2010.

Michael English feels it would be appropriate for us to work side by side for the South East region side of things...after a brief chat with Maga and Tony at Renzy's Riot I feel this could work out...the ideas we were throwing around were extremely relative and could be worked upon. (2 registered points earning events per year from each state etc.. etc...)

After being around and seeing how active ASRA was to seeing its current state I don't want it to dissapear from the community as it was a key binding agent before social media giants took over. It made fr an obvious good base of operations and communication.

Hand be a job and I will be willing to learn the process and continue to help the rebirth and growth of ASRA.

cheers , Max.

AGM Agenda Item:   ASRA Rankings

As Colin knows, it is a complete waste of time trying to deal with ASRA results when the names of the riders are obtained by event organisers without any regard for correct and consistent spelling, and worse when event organisers take no care of the results after the event.

And it is also a great loss to ASRA in having archival news of the sport lost to social media, specially when we want to make representations to governments and councils.


So can I suggest the tabling following rules in relation to awarding ASRA points to riders.

To qualify for ASRA points:

1)                   Events must be posted on ASRA, then linked to social media, 30 days prior to an event.

2)                  At the completion of an event a list of the results must be posted on the event page within 7 days of the completion of the event, along with a short report (say 50 – 100 words) and at least one “race” photo and one “podium” photo:

The results must be in the following format, including comma’s:
Rank, 1stName, Surname, ASRA membership number or country of origin for guests, Time,

EG:
Results:
Name of Event – Date event.
Place,1stName,Surname,ASRA#,Time
1, Paul, Shaddock, 134, 12.863 
2, Nathan, Paff, 64,12.937
3, Paul, Price, UK,13.011
4, Haggy, Strom, 3,13.203
5, Simon, Duber, 14,13.366
6, Paul, Carey, 12,13.467

(this “csv” format makes it easy to load into the rankings system)

3)                  Attach available race worksheets to the report post.
(picture or “pdf” of hand-written race sheets, or excel/ods worksheets)
( like this post http://www.skateboardracing.org.au/events/national-capital-slalom-c...)

4)                  Events that do not comply with the reporting requirements above will not be allocated any points.

5)                  Riders will be required to direct any complaints in relation to non-compliance with rules 1-3 to the event organiser.

6)                  Late results will be accepted only at the absolute discretion of the ASRA chief steward for each racing discipline, and may incur a fee (slab of cans?) to be determined by the ASRA board.

Self Nominating for a position as a state rep for Victoria,

I am 23, and have been active in the skate community since 2008, I worked in the industry for a couple of years and have helped organize plenty of events.
I have participated in a lot of large O/S events and have always had interest in their running's, I love the sport and have enjoyed seeing its growth over the time of my involvement.

I have already made a large amount of connections with people who are able to help bring back a organised and formatted event calender here in Victoria and am able to help out interstate where needs be.

I do work full time, but will be able to shuffle when needs be, whether it meetings, heavy load times preparing for events or running events themselves.
Ontop of that, we have a very involved group that are dedicated to seeing the scene grow in a health  way, who are willing to put the time in when needs be and i will be able to liaison with them to make shit happen....yo

I am self nominating for a position as a state rep for Tasmania.

I am 30 this year, I started skating at 10 and longboarding at 13 under the guidance of Ozone skate shop in Hobart as a grommet to Greg Phillips and Stephen Abell, I worked in the industry at Distro/Wholesale and Retail levels as well as being one of the Founding member of TasLB.

Many of you know I am also one of the organisers of KOTZ every year and try to organise a handful of events during the year.

 I attempt to travel and get onto skatecations whenever the opportunity (and funds) allow because this has been a part of my life since I was a grommet.  I love the sport and have learned to enjoy the high as well as find good things about the low points in skating.

I have good connections within the community as well as external people who could and will be helpful in the future.

I do work intermittent and sometimes odd hours, but will arrange time to fit what needs to be done.

If I am not deemed a reasonable candidate for the State of Tasmania I would gladly put forward either Saxen Payne or Jayden Cook.

Hey i am Jayden Cook im 20 years old and i am self nominating myself for a position as a representative for Tasmania on the ASRA Board. I started skating downhill four years ago been racing three and am still going at it i have won three state titles in a row in Tasmania and looking at racing international next year and travel around Australia this year to hit some of the big events up there such as noosa and yarra . Although i have only been racing skateboard three years i have been racing things like motorbikes through TERC and helping out with events since i was 6 so i do have a fair idea of what it takes. i do know enough people to make stuff happen and with my determination cut throat attitude towards getting stuff done stuff will get done.

The main reason im going for this position is the passion and dedication i have to the sport and i really want to really help build the scene and make people more aware of downhill skateboarding/freeride and being safe whilst doing it which is daily goal for me in life. I am able to able to offer a lot of time to the sport i can flex hours around it to make sure stuff gets done, i do work but that isn't really a problem as the boss is leniant and i have talked to him about this.

Look forward to hearing back :) - KOOKY

hey guys Owen Davey self nominate for Canberra rep.

I have run loads of events in and around canberra and have been attending races for about 6 years now I've even done alright at a few of them, would really like to help build a proper national series of legit events.

I also may be one of the last DH longboarders in Canberra.

Thanks getting this up and running Bernie, I comend your passion to the sport, and the contiuation of ASRA .

Also thanks to Haggy for His post regarding The detais of Agenda to be circulated prior to indicate the items of business to be considered at the AGM.

  Is there a area that members can view past minutes and annual reports on the activities of the Association during the preceding financial years , If not ,Could i ask one of the board to post a link , with this years items of business and statements when circulated to members

I have been thinking about it for a few weeks. And I'm putting my name down for ASRA board nomination.

I have also been a consultant to the board in an unofficial way since ASRA started. I would like to formalise the work I do.

I think I would be a good link between the past and present. The past board and the new young guns coming in.

The most important thing and the one item I would base my work around is openness and transparency. I would like to see the work of the board be more open, that the board be more accountable, that board have short term and long term goals based on the community they represent. It is not that the board has to achieve them during their term, that they are working towards them, making progress, going forward.

ASRA needs to expand its structure to include states and not just a small national group

I would like be a link between the different stakeholders of the sport - skaters - competitors - skateshops - brands - distributors - event organisers - media - IDF

The website needs to be overhauled, I have experience in this area.

ASRA needs to have better links to the government both on a federal and state level. Both in policy making, representing the sport, and getting funding that is due to our sport. 

ASRA has an awesome opportunity in merchandising.

ASRA needs to move away from its past of organising and running races. It should be an organisation that enables the community.

These are some of the things I would focus on.

James Hopkin

Nominations so far:

Mitch Thompson - Aust Junior Champ - will be a great contributor for young skaters.

Logan Churchill - will bring a new level of event management expertise

Michael English -  one of the more experienced in event organisation and racing.
                            can also look after the national rankings

Tony Streets - long time participant ready to step up to make it great

Jackson Shaperia - highest ranked racer in all disciplines. 
will be important for international relations, event safety, and rider representation.

charlie harris - SA nomination getting ready to restart Adelaide

Jayden Hodge - grom rep, will be a big help with facebook promo's

Haggy - ASRA pres for many years, looking forward to stepping back a bit and being the mentor to the next generation

Bruiser - will be a great help with his years of experience

Max Heaton - Brisbane nominee, will work well with Michael English.

Callum O'callaghan-daft  - Vic nominee, ready to step up.  Has just taken the lead on running Vic events, and with Dan Gizzardi gave ASRA a solid foundation in Yarra Ranges.

Ben Martin - TAS rep nominee.  event organiser for KOTZ

Jayden Cook - TAS nominee ready to step up and put back into the sport.

Owen Davey - ACT nominee ready to get to work on rebuilding the national event landscape.

Hop - one of the ASRA founders coming back to help make ASRA great!  Will be a key resource for industry liaison and website development, and bring years of event organisation experience.

make sure you tune into the meeting and give these nominees your support, and lets all make ASRA great!

There is a bit of confusion regarding how to , and who can Vote ,,, How will the Voting take place on Sunday for the ASRA AGM , , Are members only voting for the 2 positions that are standing down.

I'll get confirmation from Haggy. The board in the past has had 5 positions. Unless I am corrected, I believe all these positions are vacant. At the end of general business at the annual meeting, all positions are vacated. Board is made up of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and two members. If there are more nominees than positions, there is a ballot. All members are entitled to vote. A member is somone who has a paid membership not just registered on the website.

Hi Everybody

Good to see some discussion around the AGM.

A couple of things. I have discussed with the board members and for a couple of reasons we need to postpone the AGM.  Due to guys traveling and running around we have not been able to finalise a few things for the planned AGM on Sunday.  Amongst other things, getting the final members list together in time to follow the set timetable around the AGM set out in our constitution.

As such, here is the timetable for how things are going to happen between now and the AGM, which has been rescheduled for 3 May.  The timetable sets out things that will happen and actions which the current board members are taking between now and 3 May.

This is going to be a very important AGM for the future of ASRA and thus we think it's best to get it done right and this Sunday would be rushing it bit.

Also, please call me with questions - 0417 499 404.  Leave a voicemail and I will call you back.  

The nomination form for the upcoming AGM on Sunday 3 May 2015 is now available...See the DOWNLOAD link above.

Now is the time for you to start running for a board position!

- Print out and sign the form
- Ask two other ASRA financial members to sign the form
- Scan the form and send it to haggy@skateboardracing.org.au

Your signed nomination form must be lodged by Sunday 26 April.

If you are unsure of who is a financial ASRA member please check the list posted by Haggy on 18 March ..below:

If you are having trouble finding an ASRA member near you, contact Haggy, or put a post here and on the Facebook page so we can help you.

The ASRA Annual General Meeting is happening next weekend:

Sunday, May 3, 7.30pm

It will be held online, which means you can attend wherever you are - all you need is a good internet connection. Check http://www.skateboardracing.org.au/page/agm-2015 for all the details.

There are still positions open on the Board. If you're interested, prepare to nominate yourself at the meeting.

so do all the people who got nominated for state rep, grom rep etc are accepted on the 3rd of may is that right

The positions up for nomination/voting are:

• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Committee members x 3

The deadline for nominations was today. Two were received, and those people are appointed to their nominated position without a vote. During the meeting we'll do another call for nominations, and if we get more nominations than there are positions then we'll do a vote.

There are currently no positions for state reps or grom reps, but the new incoming board might want to create some.

This is the link to the AGM

http://www.skateboardracing.org.au/page/agm-2015