Monday, 25 Nov 2024

AGM 2024: Important Deadlines and Subscription Fee Reminders

We hope you had a wonderful end-of-year celebration! As we dive into the new year, we want to remind you about some crucial deadlines for the AGM 2024 and the subscription fee for 2024.

Final Reminder: Closing Date for Proposals and Nominations – AGM 2024

In line with our previous notice on October 31, 2023 (linked here), we would like to give you one final reminder that the deadline for proposals and nominations for the AGM 2024 is approaching. Make sure to submit your proposals and nominations by midnight KL time on Friday, January 5, 2024.

To submit your proposals and nominations, please email Thomas Lund, our Secretary General, at [email protected], and kindly copy Patricia Wong at [email protected].

According to Clause 15.12, any proposal falling under the competent business of the AGM must be submitted in writing by a Member in Good Standing. The proposal must also be endorsed by the appropriate Continental Confederation or seconded by two other Members in Good Standing. Please send the notice of proposal and endorsement(s) directly to the Secretary General of the Federation at the Federation’s official address. Ensure that it reaches us no later than the date published in accordance with Clause 15.1.

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Election to Fill Casual Vacancy

We would like to remind you that there will be an election at the AGM 2024 to fill a casual vacancy on the BWF Council. This is in accordance with our Notice of September 1, 2023 (linked here).

To meet the Geographical and Gender Representation Requirements of Clauses 2 and 3 of Appendix I of the Constitution (linked here), nominees for election must be women from Europe. Any Member in Good Standing can nominate or second nominations for the election. For more details on the nomination process and to nominate someone, please refer to our Notice of December 20 (linked here). The nomination process now includes the Vetting Declaration Form (Form C).

Subscription Fee 2024

We would also like to remind you that the deadline to pay the subscription fee for 2024 is fast approaching. Make sure to settle the fee by midnight on Sunday, January 31, 2024.

Please note that players cannot be entered into competitions after January 31, 2024, if the subscription fee is not paid by the deadline. According to Clause 26.6 of the BWF constitution, “In no circumstances can a Member’s player(s) or a team continue to compete beyond the due date for payment of the subscription, nor can that Member stage a Federation sanctioned tournament”.

If you have any questions regarding the AGM 2024 or the subscription fee, please feel free to reach out to Chia Lee at [email protected].

FAQs

Q: What are the deadlines for proposals and nominations for the AGM 2024?
A: The deadline for proposals and nominations is midnight KL time on Friday, January 5, 2024.

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Q: Who can nominate someone for the election to fill a casual vacancy on the BWF Council?
A: Any Member in Good Standing can nominate or second nominations for the election.

Q: What are the Geographical and Gender Representation Requirements for the election?
A: Nominees for the election must be women from Europe, as stated in Clauses 2 and 3 of Appendix I of the Constitution.

Q: When is the deadline to pay the subscription fee for 2024?
A: The deadline to pay the subscription fee is midnight on Sunday, January 31, 2024.

Conclusion

As we approach the AGM 2024, it is vital to be aware of the deadlines for proposals and nominations, as well as the subscription fee for 2024. We encourage all Members in Good Standing to participate in the election to fill a casual vacancy on the BWF Council. Remember, the deadline for payment of the subscription fee is fast approaching. If you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].