English Karate Structure - EKF NGB Statement
Report on EKF Meeting 16th September - 2:00am - 20th September 2007
EKF Meeting
On Sunday 16 Sept Karate practitioners from all over England attended the meeting of the English Karate Federation, which was held at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport.
The purpose of the meeting was to agree the criteria and framework for a Governing Body for Karate in England, this meeting had been unanimously requested following the debacle of the previous organisation, Karate England 2005 Ltd, due to mis-management and overall lack of any semblance of regulation and accountability.
The previous organisation were reported to have amassed significant debt which could not be met, problems were mounting which the members did not want to become liabilities of any new body, particularly as they had not been privy or aware of the previous issues.
Despite 12 months having elapsed since the members first addressed the problems created by the previous organisation, it proved difficult to move forward since efforts were being expended trying to keep everyone happy.
In frustration, the ordinary members agreed we must move forward, any organisations not in membership of EKF were therefore outside the organisation of their own volition, and as such, despite requests to move forward, continue to pursue their own agenda.
The membership agreed as a fundamental principle that they would seek membership and recognition of the World Karate Federation (WKF), some discussion was heard regarding terms and conditions of membership, the outcome however remained that EKF would seek recognition and membership, and in turn would honour the statutes and requirements for membership of WKF.
The meeting then discussed the subject of startup costs for the EKF as a limited entity, delegates accepted that any startup organisation must have funds to achieve it’s goals, the EKF working party members have drafted sundry documentation such as Articles and Memorandum of Association to allow formal incorporation to go ahead as smoothly as possible with the minimum of delay.
Members unanimously agreed that members associations would be required to pay an initial fee of £250, which would provide the required startup costs, thereafter operating costs would be funded by a per capita system at a rate of £2.00 per person.
On the subject of membership status, it was agreed that founder members would be those associations listed on the EKF website as members, however as always we would welcome any group wishing to become part of EKF.
It was agreed that a caretaker board be appointed for a 6 month period, who would manage the detail of incorporation, and the creation of policies and procedures which would ensure the viability and longevity of the company, and it’s members interests for the future, after much debate on the needs and merits, the membership proposed individuals whom they wished to be directors, each nominated delegate then gave a summary of their capabilities and vision for EKF in the future.
Appointed delegates as the interim Board were
- Mike Dinsdale
- Peter Dennis
- Ticky Donovan OBE
- John Gilliland
- Les Cutting
- David Wilson
- Terry Daly
- Carl Lindley
- Mick Billman
The first task set for the board was to agree the Articles and Memorandum of Association which would then be presented to the members, an Inaugural meeting would be convened for the express purpose of agreeing the Articles and Memorandum, thereby officially forming the Company, as Limited by Guarantee.
It was agreed that the board open an Bank account to receive funds on behalf of the company and it’s members.
reproduced with kind permission of the English Karate Federation
