New man Mohammed promises inclusivity

AN inclusive administration that will listen to the views of its membership is what the new president of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) Rameez Mohammed has promised.

Speaking after his election last night, the president said, “We, myself and the new administration of the club, will look to have the input of all the people from various parts. The drag racing people, the circuit people, the endurance people and all.”
“What we want is to grow the sport, and include each of the various sections because they all make motor racing, and I hope that I get the support of the other stakeholders in this venture,” Mohammed added.
The new GMR&SC president indicated that his first order of business is to begin planning for the first drag racing event of the year, billed for March 5.
Mohammed obtained 30 votes to beat out former presidents Mahendra Boodhoo and Mohamad Roshandin. The duo claimed 27 and 18 votes respectively.
Meanwhile, the club’s new vice-president is Hansraj Singh. Azim Jaffar will take over the role as secretary, while Noel Shewjattan is the treasurer.
John Bennett will assume the role of assistant secretary/treasurer. Sunil Persaud is the new club captain, with Brian Ten Pow as the technical director
The committee members are Kamal Seebarran, Wayne Vieira, Paul Jiwanram, Azaad Hassan and Diana D’Ornellas.
Other agenda items ratified at the AGM were the adoption of the 2015 and 2016 financial reports as well as the replacement of the gold, silver and bronze membership packages, and the implementation of a standard package, a volunteer package and a junior package.