ROGER Callender, a seasoned competitor and trainer, has seized the Guyana Body Building and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) reins, winning a decisive victory in Sunday’s electoral AGM at the Olympic House.
Callender won by 20-4 votes over Intiaz Satar, replacing outgoing president Keavon Bess, who opted not to seek re-election.
The presidential race was the only contested position, with all other executive roles filled unopposed.
The other newly elected GBBFF officials are Coel Marks (Vice President), Romelton Siland (General Secretary), Shemina Peroune (Treasurer), Intiaz Satar (Assistant Secretary-Treasurer), Tariq Dakil (Organizing Secretary), and Keavon Bess (Executive Director).
The committee members are Kerwin Clarke, Yusif Khan, Anthony McLean, Errol Tekaram, Darious Ramsammy, Dwayne Mars, and Omar Satar.
The executive’s term will be 24 months.
Following the election, Videsh Sookram was named an Honorary Life Member of the GBBFF, recognising his long-standing contributions.
The AGM also saw the acceptance of financial reports from 2022-2024, including those related to the successful CAC Championships.
Attorney-at-Law Olivia Bess oversaw the electoral process as the returning officer.