2020 MPA Executive Member Election Results
The 2020 AGM held October 3, 2020, saw an election of a new MPA Executive, and election of 4 Committee Chairpersons. The MPA Board of Directors (Voting Executive) has been elected as follows: President: Mathew BowenVice President: Thea OlaliaTreasurer: David GurveySecretary: Regine TolentinoOfficiating Chairperson: Janet Loesel SitarRegistration Chairperson: Lisa Smith The MPA Non-Voting Executive Members have been elected elected as follows: Volunteer Coordinator: Jannelle Van Den BoschMedia Coordinator: Jessica AntonyRecords Chairperson: Kurtis TallaireSocial Media Manager: Amanda Burg A new position, Webmaster, has been created and will be appointed following a resume submission process in the coming weeks. Our Committee Chairpersons have been elected as follows: Medical Committee Chairperson: Summer PhamCompetition Committee Chairperson: Jordan SmithCoaching Committee Chairperson: Tommy HowellEthics Committee Chairperson: Amanda Burg Those who may be interested in joining committees shall apply via email to President Mathew Bowen at manitobapowerlifting@gmail.com for appointment to committees. All are welcome to apply. Respectfully, Mathew BowenMPA President
2020 MPA AGM Agenda
The 2020 AGM will take place online using the Zoom platform at Noon on October 3, 2020. Link to the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86225527413 2020 MPA AGM Agenda a) Call to order b) Determination of a quorum c) Appointment of scrutineers d) Approval of the agenda e) Declaration of any conflicts of interest f) Adoption of minutes of the previous Annual Meeting g) Board, Committee and Staff reports President’s Report – Mathew Bowen Vice President’s Report – Susan Haywood Officiating Chairperson Report – Janet Loesel Sitar Treasurer Financial Report – David Gurvey h) Business as specified in the meeting notice i) Elections Vice President Secretary Medical Committee Chairperson Coaching Committee Chairperson Competition Committee Chairperson Ethics Committee Chairperson j) Awards Athletes of the Year Volunteer of the Year Hall of Fame Junior Scholarship k) Discussion items l) Adjournment
2020 AGM Submissions Due September 19
– The 2020 Manitoba Powerlifting Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on October 3, 2020 via Zoom at Noon. Link and other specific details will be announced closer to the date. Submissions for the meeting (see below) are due September 19, 2020. Candidates for election may be nominated and accepted day-of as well. 2020 MPA Policies, Bylaws and Procedures (Version Aug 27, 2020) – Bylaw and Policy Proposals will be made by showing 1) Changes to the old bylaw (bylaw changes only) 2) Rewritten version of the amended bylaw 3) Rationale for proposing this new or altered bylaw. These may be sent via email or in a document via email to MPA Secretary Thea Olalia theaolalia@gmail.com . – Nominations for: 1) Executive Member Positions and 2) Committee Chairpersons will be done via email to MPA Secretary Thea Olalia theaolalia@gmail.com . Nominations must be done by a second MPA member and accepted by the member being nominated. Terms of service for Executive Members and Committee Chairpersons are three years in duration. – Nominations for 1) Male and Female Athletes of the Year 2) Volunteer of the Year 3) MPA Hall of Fame must be sent via email to MPA Secretary Thea Olalia theaolalia@gmail.com. All three of these members will be rewarded with free one year CPU/MPA Membership reimbursements at the time of their next renewal. – Voting for bylaws/policies, Elections, Volunteer of the Year, Athlete of the Year will take place during. Respectfully, Mathew BowenMPA President
2020 COMBINED Provincials
MPA returns to action this weekend for the Movement Powerlifting Classic 3.0 at Movement Fitness and Performance in Winnipeg. This will be the first CPU Sanctioned event since the COVID-19 pandemic halted competitions back in the spring. Volunteers are still encouraged to register with meet director Tommy Howell magmastrengthsystems@gmail.com. We aim to uphold the highest safety standards and lifting quality possible. Second, I would like to announce that the standalone 2020 Manitoba Provincial Bench Press Championships has been cancelled. Instead, our COMBINED 2020 Manitoba Powerlifting & Bench Press Provincial Championships will be held the weekend of October 17th. This event is tentatively set to take place in Brandon at the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre. The event will run October 16-18, depending on entries. *The Provincial Qualifying Standards have been waived for this event. All MPA competitors may enter.* COVID-19 precautions will remain in place as directed by Manitoba Health and the MPA Return to Play program, in accordance with Manitoba Health guidelines. It is the directive of Manitoba Powerlifting Association Inc. to provide safe, fair competition to its competitors. See you Saturday at Movement, Mathew Bowen, MPA President
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT Dear MPA Members, In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and with the guidance of the CPU, the CPU Medical Director, and Manitoba Health, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all of our future events. This includes Movement Powerlifting Classic 3.0. A new date will be announced following guidance that we may resume competitions with approval from the CPU and the Manitoba government. Competitors: stay tuned for details from Movement Fitness and Performance owner Cody Dietrich. This also includes both the MPA Bench Press and MPA Powerlifting Provincials. Events scheduled for later in the year may also be postponed – unfortunately at this time it is too far away to say. This is a rapidly evolving situation and given the uncertainty we are all facing, timelines are unpredictable. Please stay tuned for updates – we will do our best to keep you up to date and informed as things are made clear. In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you when we can resume our events and we’re confident that we will come back stronger than ever! Respectfully, Mathew Bowen MPA President
MPA Provincials Update
To the MPA Membership, The 2020 MPA Powerlifting Championships will be held on July 4th at the Clarion Hotel & Suites in Brandon, MB. This event was originally scheduled for June 27th but it has been changed and sanctioned for July 4th, 2020. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. The 2020 MPA Bench Press Provincial Championships will take place in Winnipeg on May 9th. The venue is still yet to be determined. As it is a Provincial Championships, National records will be able to be set for the Bench Press Only event. Competitors will be able to enter unequipped, equipped, or both events. Your meet director is Lisa Smith. lisalynnesmith0@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you at Nationals. Setup is March 2nd and lifting begins March 3rd. For more information see http://ManitobaPowerlifting.ca/cpu-2020 Thank you very much, Mathew BowenMPA President