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Steele retains GASA's Presidency

GASA's Executive

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan 27 - Businessman Derek Steele has been re-elected President of the Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) at its Annual General Meeting held over the weekend.

Steele will head GASA’s new executive for the next two years which also includes Graham Williams as the new vice-president replacing Cuthbert Williams; Stephanie Lewis-Simpson has been re-elected as Secretary and Karen Bailey as the assistant secretary.

Also re-elected on the executive are Steven George as treasurer and Kira Thompson as the public relations officer.

The floor members elected were Dr. Beverly Nelson, Gwenlian Andrews, Dr. Jane Noel and Michelle Watts.

Following the election of officers, discussions were held on the proposed construction of a National Aquatic Centre.

Last year government announced plans to construct a National Aquatic Centre in Beausejour in 2004.

The announcement was made by Governor General Sir Daniel Williams during the presentation of the Throne Speech at the ceremonial state opening of the Parliament on September 26, 2003.

According to Sir Daniel, the centre will feature a 50-metre swimming pool and a 25-metre warm-down pool, as well as a change room, office facilities and seating for 2,000 spectators.

He said the National Aquatic Centre will be financed by the National Lottery Authority and the Canadian Bank Note Inc.

President – Mr. Derick Steele
Vice-President – Mr. Graham Williams
Secretary – Mrs. Stephanie Lewis-Simpson
Assistant Secretary – Mrs. Karen Bailey
Treasurer – Mr. Steven George
Public Relations Officer – Miss Kira Thompson
Floor Members:
            Dr. Beverly Nelson
            Mrs. Gwenlian Andrews
            Dr. Jane Noel
            Ms. Michelle Watts.