–as former educator/powerlifter elected president

IT’S the ‘dawn’ of a new era for the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) following the election of former world-rated powerlifter Ms. Dawn McCammon-Barker as its President.

McCammon-Barker, a former champion of Guyana, the Caribbean and the Commonwealth at powerlifting, forms part of the new executive following Sunday’s election at the Mackenzie High School in Linden.

McCammon-Barker’s slate won 3-2, with all five of the clubs, namely, Kings, Victory Valley Royals, Bock 22 Flames, Retrieve Raiders and Amelia’s Ward Jets participating in the election.
The clubs had called for this special electoral meeting, with the Kings proposing a slate-based process instead of voting for individual positions.

McCammon-Barker replaces Rawle Toney as president, with her First Vice-President being Allister Bynoe, Second Vice-President being former national player Shaunna Chester, and Secretary being Sharon Hall-Stephens.

The Treasurer is Tomika Pellew, Assistant Secretary is Nkossi Daniels, Assistant Treasurer is Keith Sullivan, Organising Secretary Kester Jeffrey, and Public Relations Officer Ms. Kadi Sears.
The five Committee Members are: Tyreese Arthur, Patrick Clarke, Andrew Rodney, Sherwayne Cort, and Nichola Jacobs.

The new LABA head thanked those in attendance for the trust placed in her to be the new president, and expressed appreciation for those who have contributed to the sport, such as past presidents Eon Murray and Robert ‘Pops’ Archer.

She also acknowledged the support given to her by United States-based former national player James Brusche, and Gary Stephens.

The LABA will be meeting this Saturday to plan its programme for 2024.