Executive Meeting has been called.

Amanda Pakade, MSSA President, has called an Executive Committee Meeting for 31 May 2019.

In terms  of Mind Sports South Africa's constitution, MSSA's president is required to call two Executive Committee Meetings per annum.

The Executive Committee is just one of the checks-and-balances on the Management Board as such Executive Committee includes a delegate from every member club affiliated to, and in good standing with, Mind Sports South Africa.

It is at such Executive Committee Meetings that Regulations and Bye-laws may be amended and/or introduced.

Thus notice is given that MSSA shall be holding an Executive Committee meeting on 31 May 2019.

As such all member clubs are advised that should they have any motions that they want presented, such motions must be submitted to the General Secretary on or before 7 May 2019 on mindsportscorrespondence@gmail.com

Motions may be submitted on any aspect of the Reguations and Bye-laws, but they cannot be in conflict with MSSA's Constitution or any South African legislation.

Amanda Pakade is elected in for a 3 year term as MSSA President.

Amanda Pakade at TESL's Esports Arena.

Having been co-opted as President in July 2018, Amanda Pakade immediately set out to make a difference in the athlete's lives - just as she does in the lives of all with whom she comes into contact. Amanda's personal hashtag is: #l was born to make an impact. However, having been co-opted, Amanda was always aware that she was there at the will of the Management Board, and was thus aware of the temporary nature of the office. Nevertheless, Amanda threw herself into the commitments. Having represented MSSA at the site inspection for IESF's 10th World Championships, attended IESF's 11th Ordinary General Meeting in Kaohsuing, and oversaw many changes to MSSA's Constitution and Regulations, Amanda proved that she was a hard-worker as well as a formidable committee member who has the vision and ability to lead Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA). Not a single person stood against Amanda for the position of MSSA President at MSSA's Annual General Meeting held on 1 December 2018. Even though MSSA's Constitution allows for members to vote against nominations, every member that voted cast their ballot in favour of Amanda's candidacy.
With the will of the membership now behind her, Amanda has begun her three year term and is determined to effect greater changes that will benefit all athletes. The four areas are:

• To ensure greater efficacy in regards to national team selection,
• To improve the inclusivity of MSSA championships,
• Oversee the award of all colours awarded, and
• Encourage greater gender equity and representivity.

Already many changes have been made to how the National Team is selected. Amanda has already proven that she is more than capable in providing effective leadership to create sustainable change and improvement. There is no doubt that Amanda is indeed a valuable asset to MSSA, and that MSSA under Amanda's guiding hand will continue to grow and prosper.
Also read:

• Road to Kaohsuing: It is amazing!
• Amanda Pakade takes the reins.
• MSSA's Elected Office-Bearers for 2019.