The guerrero state surfing association Elects new board

By: Isaac Avila
Translation: Heido Sundstrom

At a recent press conference, the new board members of the Guerrero State Surfing Association announced their plan of action for the 2012 – 2016 term. Experienced surfer and national champion in multiple categories, Javier “Charra” Hernandez, is the newly elected leader of the Association; this is part of their plan:

-    The development of an annual work plan that considers all possible events and activities to carry out.

-    Credentialing of the entire surfing community for the state they are affiliated with.

-    Register with the Hacienda to be able to issue tax-deductible receipts to sponsors.

-    Commit not to profit in any way from the activities of the Association. Any funds gained will be used for the purpose of supporting community champions to participate in official tournaments and to live amongst the surfing community.

-    Negotiate with the competent authority the possibility of opening a space on the beach for the activities of the Association.

-    Organize a “cevichada” to gather as many surfers as we can to let them know about the project and get them involved by organizing clubs.

-    Establish a code of conduct to be followed by all associations.

-    Find equipment to carry out events.

-    Form a state directory of members.

Board members for the 2012 – 2016 term:

President – Javier Hernandez Castañon
Vice President – Sixto Mendez Avala
Secretary – Víctor Pérez
Deputy Secretary – Martin Torres
Treasurer – Augusto Sagaon
Deputy Treasurer – Ivan Fernandez
Honor & Justice – Manuel Rios
Judge Coordinator – Roberto Sauri
Lifeguard Coordinator – Juan Bravo
Board Member – Manuel Suazo
Board Member – Raul Sanchez
Board Member – Erick Wuerner
Board Member – Florencio Santiago
Press & Public Relations – Xochitl Avila
Honorary President – Wulfrano Salgado and Arturo Monroy