Morning, Results:
Mdzodzo 0(Forfeit) Vs AllianceOne 20 KIY 0(Forfeit) Vs Lady Dynamites 0 (Forfeit) Mimbulu 75 Vs BLazers 50 Trojans 57 Vs Bayonets 26 AS you are all aware that we called for a meeting at Silver Court last saturday to give players an audience with which they could provide feedback to the executive, the following are the major items that were brought up and deliberated: 1)Poor Communication: players complained that are usually not aware of fixtures or when games are cancelled: *CEZOBAL ensured all that fixtures are sent on time and are usually found on http://soyapi.com anytime they wish to see whats happening *All teams were encouraged to get on email as alot of information is circulated in that medium 2)Unnecessary breaks in the league: Players complained that there have been some breaks in the league and this has led to some teams losing morale as can be witnessed with low turn up of teams for games. *CEZOBAL assured all that the breaks that were taken by the league were justified and it is the wish of the executive to have continuity of games. 3)Accountability: Players raised a concern that they were not sure if CEZOBAL is being accountable especially on funds as this is also one of the reasons with which the former committee was removed form office. *CEZOBAL explained that they operate a corporate account with National Bank of Malawi which requires a minimum of 2 signatories to cash out. At the end of the season, CEZOBAL will ensure that the financial records are released for everyone to see. 4)Changing Venues for games: Players asked why we alsways play games at Silver and not at other venues. They said it was becoming expensive for teams to travel considerig that they have to catch 2 buses to get to Silver. *CEZOBAL explained that the idea to have games at Silver was to make sure that particiaption and interest of the game was restored. Further more, lack of Manpower to organise the games meant that it was difficult for the league to have multiple games in different venues. In 2009, CEZOBAL expects to have 7 leagues going on and this will sure;y require multiple venues and rotations of hosts 5)First Aid Kit: Players raise a concern with lack of First Aid kits during games. *CEZOBAL asked each team to be responsible for their players and make necessary arrangements to have their own first aid kits so that theie players can use. 6)DEcisions made at CEZOBAL are biased: Players complained that CEZOBAL is seen to be biased with the decisions that its making. No particular example was highlighted *CEZOBAL assured all players that CEZOBAL tries to be independent when making decisions and that where no common is reached, a vote is taken by all members. 7)Daud makes decisions and manages the league. Players asked the committee if they indeed do sit and have discussions or its Daud,Secretary, who makes all decisions and the other executives just endorse. *CEZOBAL assured players that the Secretary does not make personal policy decisions in the league. Executive members highlighted an example of the recent complaint by 12 Disciples to have their game replayed. Members explained that every decision made in the league is passed through the committee regardless of who initiates the idea. A lot of activities happening in the league are brain childs of a different people but are endorsed by the executive. 8)Players to be represented in the Executive: Players asked the commitee to consider inviting players or team captains to executive meetings so that they should act as agents for their teams. *CEZOBAL reminded all that there is need to separate authority and powers at executive level in league. Incorporating captains or players in the executive dilutes the essence of having an executive arm of the league. However, players or team captains are free to suggest agenda items for the executive to discuss or to call for an audience with the executive anytime they so wish. 9)New Committee Members should join the executive: Players asked if they could join the executive. *CEZOBAL reminded all that its only through Elections or through BSAMAL mandates that people are incorporated into the executive. Executive members wondered why only 1 person had expressed interest to join the executive in July Elections which were supposed to pave way for anyone interested in serving CEZOBAL. Players were then asked to wait for the next Elections in which they could stand for whatever position they are interested in. 10)Executive committee discriminates against its executive members: players raised a concern that some executive members of the committee feel they are discriminated in the executive. Players revealed that they have first hand information on executive members who have confided in them that their ideas or policies are always thrown out. Players felt there was a need to have an opposing view in the executive setup to ensure democracy *CEZOBAL distanced itself from these allegations and reaasured all that meetings of the executive are done with a free mind. Members are allowed to express their feelings and ideas in a free way. As usual, where you have different people gather different ideas are bound to rise and there is alsways need to come to one conclusion. Irrespective of which member's motion, any agenda item that is not agreable by all members is put to a vote which decides the fate of the committee. The vote is considered an executive motion and therefore no member can stand up and distance him or herself from the outcome of the vote whether it is in their favour or not. *CEZOBAL distanced itself from any leaks of information at executive level as only the Chairman is mandated to speak about or for internal executive matters. In this regard, any information concerning exectuive meeeting deliberations which is passed on to non-executive members by executive members is deemed null and void. CEZOBAL executive cannot be held accountable for the accuracy or fallacy of such hearsay. Players were once again reminded the committee makes a decision as a whole and not modulated by personalities as such every decision arrived at by the executive should be adopted without further need for clarification. *CEZOBAL executive is a mature grouping of matured individuals who can defend or oppose ideologies with principles and facts which are beneficial to the league, thus no room for discrimination is there for members who have productive and progressive ideologies. -- "No matter how much the cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens." ------------------------------------------------------------- Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ http://soyapi.com/owinna/cezobal2008 =================================== You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Central Zone Basketball League" group. 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