Grenada Football Association Annual General Meeting Report 2014

Annual Report
2014
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2 Grenada Football Association Annual Report 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision & Mission Statements
Corporate Information
Executive Members & Staff
Standing Committees
Clubs by Parish
Notice of Annual Meeting
President’s Report
Parish Director’s Report
- St. David/St. Mark
- St. George
- St. John
- St.Patrick
Secretariat’s Report
Technical Director’s Report
Women’s Committee Report
Legal Committee Report
Annual General Meeting 2014 Minutes
Annual General Council Meeting 2014 Minutes
Audited Financial Statements
2015 Budget
Propsoals from Clubs
Application for Membership
2015 Calendar of Events
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VISIONSTATEMENT
To provide a platform for the development
of world class footballers, coaches and
administrators through increased training
opportunities from the grassroots onwards
involving every stakeholder.
MISSIONSTATEMENT
Tobuildasolidandcredibleadministrativeunit
that will ensure the growth and development
of football in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite
Martinique responsive to the needs and
aspirations of all of its members, by ensuring
credible and decisive leadership is supported
byavibrantandeffectiveteamofprofessionals.

Grenada Football Association
National Stadium, Queens Park
P. O. Box 326
St. George’s Grenada
Tel: 1 (473)440-9903
Fax: 1 (473) 440-9973
Web: www.grenadafa.com
Email: gfa@spiceisle.com
www.facebook.com/GFAGrenada
Auditors:
PKF
Bankers
Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited
Scotia Bank
Republic Bank (Grenada) Limited
Legal Council
Sabrina Khan-Rhamdani
President
Cheney Joseph
General Secretary
Ambrose Phillip
CORPORATE INFORMATION

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS & STAFF
General Secretary
Ambrose Phillip
Technical Director
Lester Smith
Media Officer
Oslyn Crosby
Women’s Development Officer
Malaika Church
Admin/Secretary
Barbara Joseph-Buckmire
Women’s Football Coordinator
Franklyn Simpson
Finance Officer
Bernadine Andrews
Wayne Francis
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Cheney Joseph
President
Vice President
Allan James
Peter Blair
Jester Noel
Patrick Francis
Wayne Francis Eric Peters
STAFF

STANDING COMMITTEES
Medical Committee
Chairman: Mr. Jester Noel
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Allan James
Dr. Francis Martin
Dr. Elliott Mc Guire
Mr. Lindon Charles
Competition Committee
Chairman: Mr. Patrick Francis
Mr. Peter James
Mr. Carl Lee
Mr. Phillip James
Player Status Committee
Chairman: Mr. Eric Peters
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Peter Blair
Mr. Max Toussaint
Mr. Kelly Patrick
Mr. Kim Cato
Finance Committee
Chairman: Mr. Wayne Francis
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Eric Peters
Mr. Glynne James
Mr. Wayne James
Mr. Alonzo Pope
Marketing Committee
Chairman: Mr. Cheney Joseph
Ms. Malaika Church
Mr. Ian Marshall
Mr. Aaron La Grenade
Technical and Development
Committee
Chairman: Mr. Patrick Francis
Mr. Lester Smith
Mr. Norris Wilson
Head Coach
Committee for Youth Football
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Patrick Francis
Mr. Kelvin Hector
Mr. Richard Logan
Mr. Kim Cato
Mr. Dexter Joseph
Mr. Ricky Aberdeen
Mr. Lindon Charles
Committee for Women’s Football
Chairman: Mr. Allan James
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Jester Noel
Mrs. Sherrian Hector
Ms. Kasandra Pascal
Mr. Franklyn Simpson
Futsal & Beach Soccer
Committee
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Patrick Francis
Mr. Christopher Joseph
Mr. Kenton Roberts
Mr. Oscar Williams
Referees and Assistant Referees
Committee
Chairman: Mr. Allan James
Deputy Chairman: Mr. Peter Blair
Mr. David Griffith
Mr. Norris Forteau
Mr. George Phillip
Mr. Valman Bedeau
Mr. Clifton Marrast
Legal Committee
Chairman: Mr. Eric Peters
Ms. Karen Samuel
Compliance & Integrity Committee
Ms. Karen Samuel – Chairman Person
Mr. Randy Connaught
Mr. Collin Laborrie
General Competitions Coordinator
Mr. Patrick Francis
[Standing Committees were reconstituted in March 2014 and reshuffled in December 2014.]

AFFILIATES BY PARISH
ST. GEORGE’S
Parish Representative:
Patrick Francis
Ball Dogs
Carenage United
Christian Strikers
Combined Northerners
Fontenoy United
FUTGOF
GBSS
Springs
Hampshire United
Happy Hill
Honved
Morne Jaloux
Royal Grenada Police Force
Sports Club
Queens Park Rangers
South Stars
St. George University
St. Paul’s Sports and Culture
Organisation
T A Marryshow Community
College
Tempe All Blacks
Willis Youths
ST. PATRICK’S
Jester Noel
Boca Juniors
Chantimelle
Eagles Super Strikers
Hard Rock
Mt. Rich
North Stars
Shamrock
ST. DAVID’S / ST. MARK’S
Ken Whiteman/Wayne Francis
Belle Vue Rangers
Hurricane
Spartax
Sunsetters
ST. ANDREW’S
Peter Blair
Five Stars
Paradise
St. Andrew’s Football League
ST. JOHN’S
Eric Peters
Blue Stars
CLASS Herb Roots
Gouyave Football Club
St. John’s Sports
Sunjets United

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
TO: ALL AFFILIATES
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Grenada Football Association Inc. will be held at the Grenada
National Stadium South Conference, Queens Park, St. George’s on Saturday 11th April, 2015 at 10 a.m.
THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
a. Verification of the composition of the meeting.
b. Approval of the minutes for the meetings of:
Saturday 15th March2014
Saturday 03rd May 2014
c. Approval of the report of the President.
d. Parish Directors Reports
-St. Andrew
-St. David /St. Mark
-St. George
-St. John
-St. Patrick
e. Technical Director’s Report
f. Secretariat Report
g. Approval of the 2014 audited accounts
h. Approval of the 2015-2016 budget.
i. Proposals to amend the Statutes-Legal Committee Minutes (attached)
j. (i) Items proposed by North Stars (attached)
(ii) Items proposed by Combined Northerners (attached)
k. Admission for membership- Sab Sports Club.
l. Appointment of independent auditors.
Papers for the above will be available in the week of 23rd March, 2015.
Notice should of been out one (1) month before11th April, 2015. The General Secretary accepts full responsibility for the delay.
By Order of the Executive Committee
Ambrose Phillip
General Secretary
Grenada Football Association
25th February, 2015

MY DEAR COLLEAGUES,
Greetings to you on the occasion
of our ninety first anniversary and
wishing each of our affiliates best
wishes for future endeavours.
Your President is humbled by the
overwhelming support received last
year at the Annual General Meeting
of the GFA and the resounding
victory at the polls.
First let me congratulate all the new
Executive Committee members
elected to administer football on
your behalf and to wish each and
every one of them my sincerest best
wishes.
The elections of 2014 was convened
in a spirit of mutual recognition
and respect and we have since
proceeded with the business of
football and are happy to report that
the progress made in the past year
was significant.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Ambrose Phillip replaced
Alexander Roberts as the General
Secretary in September of 2014
and is currently doing a good
job in the position. He assumed
responsibilities at a time when
opportunities have increased and
preparations for major projects are
moving into full gear.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
REFEREEING
Our hard work is paying
dividends and I am happy to
inform you that for the first time
in the history of the Grenada
Football Association, we
now have two female Match
Officials. They are Referee,
Asha Wellington, and Assistant
Referee, Tia Mc Intosh- Edwards.
Additionally, Mr. Kuan Budd
has been reappointed as a FIFA
Assistant Referee for yet another
year.
It is our intention to produce
many more Match Officials and
as such, training will continue to
advance their cause for future
International appointments.
On the domestic front, we
are very thankful to our local
Match Officials who have made
sacrifices for the advancement
of the game. We therefore
congratulate each and everyone
for their contributions.
In 2015 the Referees Committee
is challenged to evaluate our
Match Officials and to formalize
appointments for future
engagements in our domestic
tournaments. Our focus therefore
will be on recruitment, training
and certification.

COMPETITIONS
Congratulations to all of our winners
in the respective competitions. We
salute the achievements of Paradise
FC, Chantimelle United FC, Springs
FC and all others who have gained
promotion or improved on the
previous year's performance.
Our competitions have all been
completed however the quality of
organization must be addressed in
moving forward. To do so we have
charged the General Secretariat
with additional responsibilities,
to improve on the delivery of
service as well as planning and
coordination for future domestic
events.
YOUTH
Our emphasis on youth football
continues and the GFA will
continue to place heavy focus on
the development of structures to
benefit in the future.
GRASSROOTS
The coordination of Grassroots
football is a major area of focus for
the Association since it is those
seeds that are planted and carefully
nurtured that will germinate in
future years. On this note we were
able to continue with our focus in
this area with the emergence of
additional Grassroots centres.
In 2015, we call on clubs to do
their part by establishing their own
centres and solicit support from the
GFA. To do so however a proper
structure must be put in place by
each of our affiliates.
We once again call on clubs to
establish a Grassroots Program with
persons charged with responsibility
to coordinate this program. The
development of quality players
starts with attention from an early
age and our clubs must understand
that this is an area requiring much
attention at an early stage.
NATIONAL TEAMS
During the past year Grenada
participated in a number of regional
and international tournaments. Our
youth, Senior Male and Female
teams all participated in regional
and international events.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Female football is poised to take
off and with the additional focus
being given to our women's
programs we can expect our ladies
to make the entire country proud
in a couple of years’ time. Women's
football received great attention
in 2014 with the establishment
of a Women's League and some
Grassroots festivals. We shall
I AM FURTHER HAPPY TO
ADVISE THAT AS A DIRECT
RESULT OF IMPROVED
RELATIONS EXTERNALLY, WE
HAVE SECURED ASSISTANCE
FROM THE ALBERTA
SOCCER ASSOCIATION,
SOME CANADIAN PARTNERS,
AND ARE IN DISCUSSIONS
FOR MORE ASSISTANCE.

continue to engage everyone in securing
additional success in the future. We
managed to secure support from the
Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Insurance
Company who came on board with a
financial contribution. This is committed
for 2015 and 2016 also.
FIFA AND CONCACAF COURSES
We provided opportunities for a
significant number of persons to attend
courses both at home and abroad and
more will be convened in 2015.
MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS
The GFA Newsletter returned in the
latter part of the year and we have a
commitment from the General Secretariat
to see more attention to this medium.
The GFA successfully negotiated with
some partners to come on board in
varying aspects of our programs. We
anticipate support from partners with
sponsorship of our Newsletter “Goalpost"
and the wrapping of the GFA bus.
Facebook and our website, www.
grenadafa.com continue to attract
numbers and we are satisfied these two
mediums are reaching the intended
targets.
During 2014, the GFA successfully
negotiated with FLOW Grenada to
bring live broadcasts of Premier League
matches. Additionally we commenced our
half hour television program "Half Time"
with great reviews from the public.
Newspaper, Radio and Television
programs, articles and stories were
regular features of the GFA and we will
continue in this light in the future.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
During 2014 a number of meetings were
convened with various Government
officials including the Hon. Minister of
Sports and the Hon. Prime Minister. We
are happy to state that the relationship
with the Government is satisfactory.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
During the past year a number of
meetings were convened with various
partners including FIFA President, Joseph
Sepp Blatter, Concacaf President, officials
of international organizations during a
visit to SoccerEx which was convened
in Barbados. Officials represented the
Government, UEFA, German Football
Federation, Mexico Football Federation,
US Soccer , The Peoples Republic of
China Football Association and Scotland
Football Association.
Additionally, through your President,
a number of successful negotiations
were concluded to provide material and
technical assistance for the GFA. As such
PRESIDENT’S REPORT

the following can be expected shortly.
1. Material and Technical support from
UEFA
2. Technical Support from Mexico,
Germany, US Soccer and Scotland
3. Coaching Certification for coaches
4. Refereeing certification for our
Match Officials
In addition, we wish to confirm that
additional discussions will be held with
other Member Associations (MA’s) to
initiate relations on a bilateral basis.
I am further happy to advise that as
a direct result of improved relations
externally, we have secured assistance
from the Alberta Soccer Association,
some Canadian partners, and are
in discussions for more assistance.
Additionally, a follow up meeting is
planned with some potential partners
from the United Kingdom which we
are certain will result in support for our
development.
LOOKING FORWARD IN 2015
The Executive Committee has
approved the introduction of three
new competitions and additional
enhancement of existing programs.
These include:
I. Introduction of the SUPER 8
II. National Youth League (Inter-Parish
12 Teams)
III. Reintroduction of the Inter-Parish
League
IV. New format for the Second Division
(Championship match)
V. Coaching Certification Program
VI. Establishment of Parish Youth
Academies
VII. Recruitment of new Match Officials
VIII. Review and updating of all
competitions Rules and Regulations
IX. Concacaf Club Licensing Course
and Club Administration Workshop
X. Strategic Planning Workshop
involving all Shareholders and
Stakeholders
During 2015 we do expect the
completion of the much talked about
FIFA Special Fond Lighting Project
and the GFA Goal Project as well as the
confirmation of additional new projects.
Finally, let me wish each and every
affiliate best wishes and I look forward to
your respective organizations growing
from strength to strength. May God richly
bless each and every one of our affiliates
for the ensuing year.
President

The Director representing the two Parishes
of St. David and St. Mark for most of 2014
was Mr. Ken Martin Whiteman. After his
resignation in the last quarter of 2014, I was
elected in January of 2015 to replace Mr.
Whiteman up to 2016, when an election
should take place to appoint a new Director.
Sadly, Belle Vue Rangers in the Parish of
St. David did not do too well in the Second
Division Group B; however, we hope that
they would do much better in the 2015
Season. The Parish is well ahead in their
training and plans for the Parish U-15 to be
held in 2015.
I have been informed that Bonair
Government School and the Samaritan
Presbyterian School did extremely well for
St. Mark in both the Boys and Girls Primary
School Competitions sponsored by GTM
Insurance. Footballs given to Sunsetters and
Hurricanes by the former Director, Mr. Ken
Martin Whiteman, were donated to both the
Bonair Government and Samaritan Schools;
as well as Donations of $250.00 to both
Schools by Hurricanes Sports Club.
Sunsetters did not have a very good 2014
Season after gaining promotion from the
Second Division in 2013.
Spartax did not take part in any Football
competitions in 2014 and some kind of
re-organisation is required for Spartax to
once again become an active Affiliate of the
Grenada FA.
Hurricanes Sports Club had a very good
2014 Season as Runners up in the GFA
Premier League and are looking forward to
having a much better 2015 Season.
The Alston George Park, formerly Elizabeth
Park, continues to be a cause for concern
for all Footballers in St. Mark whilst work
is on-going on the Grounds; work that
should have been completed in February,
2015 seems unlikely to be completed
immediately.
Wayne H. Francis
PARISH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ST. DAVID/ST. MARK
WAYNE H. FRANCIS

DEAR COLLEAGUES
As Director for the Parish of St. George the challenges
continue to remain current. The period under review is
no exception. During the period in question the most
noticeable event was the pre-season tournament which
was organized to assist teams with their preparation for
the 2014/15 Season. Fifteen (15) Teams participated in
the Tournament, the finalist were St .Paul’s and Happy
Hill. St. Paul’s won on penalties, it was the general
feeling that the tournament did assist the participants in
preparation for the season.
The fact that many of our affiliates continue to operate
without an organized structure is one the biggest
challenges for the parish. In the Months ahead I will
endeavor to engage affiliates to aggressively tackle this
impediment.
The following subject matters which are of equal
importance will also be pursued during the period.
• Youth football (Girls & Boys)
• Women Football
• Coaches Education
• Parish Executive
• Football League
2014/15 SEASON
The 2014/15 season was of a bitter- sweet nature for
Affiliates within the parish. While two of our teams
managed to gain promotion in the Premiership and
First division, the overall performance of our St. George
Teams declined in comparison to that of previous years.
That being so, Congratulations must be bellowed out to
Queens Park Rangers for placing third in the Premiership,
Springs Sports Club for winning the second division and
promotion to the First Division and Hampshire United for
placing third in the First division and promotion to the
Premiership. In the same breath commendations are
also in order for St. Paul’s, Carenage United and South
Stars for reaching the quarters in the Second Division and
to Morne Jaloux for qualifying for the semi-finals in the
Second Division.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
As an Executive member I served on the following
Committees for the period under review, Technical &
Development, Competitions, and Beach and Futsal.
These committees continue to offer me the platform
to serve in areas of my prowess. While serving on
the Executive Committee I continue to advocate for
the decentralization of football governance and the
empowerment of Parish structure. I must hasten to
say though that the formation of our Parish Executive
will inch us closer towards this idea. I’m of the view that
the FA should subsidize the Parishes to enable them to
better serve their respective Affiliates; in so doing the
governance of football will be much more effective.
Allow me to place on record sincerest gratitude to
everyone for their support and advice as we prepare
ourselves to partake in the 2015/16 season. I will like
to encourage all of us to make use of the many training
opportunities that the FA will be staging in the coming
months.
I’m cognizant of the fact that there is a lot of work to be
done, however I am optimistic that we can collectively
foster the change. I will like to wish you and your entire
Club membership the very best of every success in the
2015/16 season. God Bless!!!
Patrick Francis
ST.GEORGE
PATRICK FRANCIS

Greetings to all,
It is with a great sense of pleasure and
tremendous humility that I pen these
thoughts in reflection of my first year
as the representative for St. John’s
and consequently as a member of the
Executive Committee of the Grenada
Football Association (GFA).
Most of this year has been largely spent
acclimatizing myself with the GFA
culture and also establishing myself as
a leader with particular values, ethics
and way of life that would guide my
dealings during my time of service.
As the representative for St. John’s
I initiated the construction of the St.
John’s Football Executive which
consists of the heads of every affiliate
within the parish. These are all persons
who I am convinced have the best
interests of football at heart and are
committed to the development of the
sport without exception.
This has been a welcomed gesture as it
provides for the following:
1. Addressing of pertinent parish
issues to the EXCO on behalf of
the parish
2. Strategizing football
development
3. Engaging in discussion with
interest groups as a parish
4. Representation to Government
for access to and the
development of facilities
5. The planned establishment of
the St. John’s football league
6. Assisting specific clubs with
challenges including technical
assistance
7. Facilitating the establishment of
club structures for every affiliate
While our meetings could have been
much more frequent we were still
able to convene at least two meetings
and maintain contact with each other
through various informal means.
A draft statute was prepared and
circulated to every member which
is intended to assist them in the
development of their own statutes
which would in turn enhance their
systems of operation.
In addition to the heads of teams we
co-opted other persons who can assist
in various areas and are presently
seeking to increase the pool of persons
to encourage wider community
involvement. One example is that of Mr
Pecos Lewis who will be responsible for
coordinating our youth football.
As the representative my vision is to
experience the reality of a Football
Academy within the parish and this is a
dream shared by all concerned.
In this regard a proposal was prepared
ST. JOHN
ERIC PETERS
and submitted to the EXCO for
their consideration and possible
implementation.
While we have not yet had any official
approval of our proposal which we
desire to be a pilot program for National
implementation, we are pleased to
see the implementation in part with
the re instating of the national U15
tournament. We are anxiously awaiting
the comprehensive implementation
which we believe will positively alter our
results nationally in the future.
As a member of the Executive
Committee I am privileged to be a part
of a working team which by no means is
without its challenges as is reasonably
expected but is a force for the good of
the GFA and is anticipated to continue
establishing a strong foundation for
the building of the sport we all love in
Grenada.
I am of the firm belief that the future of
football in Grenada can be as bright as
we choose to make it by the decisions
we make, the support we provide and
the culture we encourage.
Yours in the Sport
Eric Peters

Let me first commence by saying a very
special thank you to the Grenada Football
Association (G.F.A) affiliated teams of St.
Patrick’s for unanimously voting me on
February 19th 2014, and which was officially
declared at the G.F.A annual general meeting
on March 15th 2014 to first and foremost
develop and promote the general interest
of football in St. Patrick’s and by extension
Grenada at large.
My first meeting with the G.F.A affiliated clubs
of the parish took place on Saturday the
22nd March 2014 at the St. Patrick’s Anglican
School which was mainly to discuss and plan
the St. Patrick’s Major League (S.P.M.L) which
takes place normally within the first quarter of
the year.
At this meeting I was able to get the teams to
buy into the idea of playing the preliminary
round of matches in a particular venue on
a weekend, with double headers on both
Saturday and Sunday with matches starting
at 2:30 and 4:30, which would have changed
the S.P.M.L for the very first time in the history
of the tournament and so it started off on
Saturday 5th April at the Rose Hill playing
field where it was declared opened by the
Honorable Clifton Paul for the year 2014. The
other two rounds of preliminary matches were
held on the 12th and the 13th April and on the
19th and 20th April at Chantimelle and River
Sallee respectively.
The semi finals and finals were contested
under lights at the Hermitage playing field.
The line up for the Semi finals was E.S.S vs.
ST. PATRICK
JESTER NOEL
Boca Juniors and Hard Rock vs. Chantimelle
which were played on Friday 2nd May. On
completion of the semifinals Boca Juniors had
advanced to the final over E.S.S on penalty
kicks 4 goals to 3 after the both teams would
have remained dead locked 1 goal each at the
end of regulation time. In the other semi final
Hard Rock defeated Chantimelle 4 goals to nil
and was ready to meet Boca Juniors.
The final which was contested on Sunday
4th May would have seen Hard Rock emerge
as the winner of the 2014 S.P.M.L football
Tournament after defeating Boca Juniors on
penalty kicks 4 goals to 2 after being dead
locked 2 goals apiece at the end of regulation
time.
At this juncture, I would like to extend a very
heartfelt thanks in a very special way to all
those who would have contributed in one
way or another to make the St. Patrick’s Major
League (S.P.M.L) the huge success as it was
in 2014 and we look forward with bigger and
better intentions in mind for the year 2015.
Once again on behalf of all the G.F.A affiliated
teams of St. Patrick’s. I would like to express
my profound gratitude for your involvement.
Let me say, that after the completion of the
S.P.M.L football tournament, I would have
called two meetings for the G.F.A affiliated
teams of St. Patrick’s to be represented.
However, that had proven to be futile because
on both occasions the majority of teams/
clubs failed to send representatives so that the
meetings could have taken place.

I made another effort inviting
representatives from all the G.F.A affiliated
clubs/ teams of St. Patrick’s to a special
meeting on Saturday 27th September 2014
at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Anglican
School. It is also important to note that I
had also invited some other people to that
meeting who were not footballers but had
a keen interest and commitment in working
towards the development of football in the
parish and I am also committed and willing
to work with them by any means necessary
to take football to a higher level in St.
Patrick’s.
As parish representative for St. Patrick’s, I
would be working aggressively towards
achieving the following:
1. To set up an executive committee and
task force in place to execute our goals
and objectives regarding the overall
development of football in St. Patrick’s.
2. To organize a constitution to govern
the football In St. Patrick’s.
3. To work along with my accountant
to organize business proposals
in seeking sponsorship from the
business community regarding the
hosting of the 2015 St. Patrick’s Major
League Football tournament.
4. To continue to hold discussion with
the St. Patrick’s west representative
the Honorable Anthony Boatswain
asking Government under a special
project to bring up on the existing walls
surrounding Fond Pasture which will
help to make the venue more secure.
5. To also continue to work along with
Minister Anthony Boatswain to achieve
a playing field for the people of Mt.
Alexander, which once a reality will
see many young footballers being
developed from the villages of Davie and
Prospect.
6. To identify a piece of land close to a
Beach front in St. Patrick’s to organize a
Beach soccer field.
7. To meet with the organizers of the local
Leagues in the Parish in an effort to
restructure and better organize these
local league competitions.
8. To establish our vision and mission
statements for football in St. Patrick’s.
In closing let me say special thanks to all with
best regards.
Yours Sincerely,
Jester Noel

SECRETARIAT REPORT
INTRODUCTION
The GFA Secretariat experienced a challenging year in
2014. It was an election year and, effectively three persons
functioned in the position of General Secretary. The GFA
also prepared a number of national male and female teams
for participation in regional competitions.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Alexander Roberts resigned from the position of
General Secretary in mid-April 2014 after less than six
months service. Mr. Ken Martin Whiteman, a member of the
Executive Committee, functioned in the position until the
engagement of Mr. Ambrose Phillip in September 2014.
Mr. Phillip was the Association’s first General Secretary
consequent upon a constitutional change in 1982.
Ms Oslyn Crosby was recruited as the Association’s first
Marketing & Communications Officer in February 2014,
and, in October, Ms Malaika Church was also recruited
as Assistant-to-the-General Secretary with special
responsibility for Women’s Development.
GOVERNANCE
The Association held its Annual General Meeting on
15 March 2014; this was continued on 3 May. An Extra-
ordinary General meeting was also held on 20 September
2014.
The General Council held one meeting on15 November
2014 at the request of a number of affiliates.
The Executive Committee held 11 meetings during the year
ended.
The Disciplinary Committee conducted 2 sittings during
which two matters or referees’ or clubs’ reports were
considered.
One matter, relating to Boca Juniors FC vs. Sunjets FC,
was referred to the Appeals Committee that met once
and allowed the appeal by Boca Juniors.
Two courses targeted at affiliates were delivered during
2014. A Club Licensing Course was facilitated by
CONCACAF, 8-10 January; and a Club Management
Course was also delivered 12-17 May 2014. The latter
focused on club structure, finance, marketing, and
infrastructure.
In addition to the above the Secretariat facilitated and
functioned as the coordinating center for the conduct
of 6 other courses that are detailed in the Technical
Director’s Report.
FIFA’s Development Officer for the region, Mr. Howard
Mclntosh, and FIFA consultant, Mr. Kevin Pipe, visited in
September and conducted a performance review of the
Association. The Association emerged creditably with
consideration being given by FIFA officials for Grenada
to being used as pilot project or case study.
FINANCE
GFA activities were financed primarily from FIFA’s
Financial Assistance Programme in the amount of
US$250,000.00. Another injection of the same amount
was also received as a bonus arising from Brazil World
Cup proceeds. Overall FIFA support totaled in excess of
EC$1.34m.
The Association was able to obtain FIFA’s approval to
use FAP resources to reduce the burdensome debt level
that had plagued the Association over the past six years.
By year end the $888,854.00 indebtedness had been
reduced to less than $280,000.00. Arrears to Clubs,
Referees, and to former President, Mr. Ashley Folkes,
were eliminated or significantly reduced.

SECRETARIAT REPORT
GFA’s net worth declined from $294K to166K primarily as
a result of a significant write down of the inventory. The
statement of Income and Accumulated Deficit shows
that while there was a surplus of$524.1K, the overall
accumulated surplus was reduced to $71K. The financial
statements also for the first time, recognize GFA’s rights to
properties at Seamoon and Queen’s Park.
The Association also benefitted from FIFA’s Performance
& Incentive programme. US$30,000.00 was received
in support of women’s football activities. Another
US$70,000.00 budget was submitted in resect of IT,
Grassroots football, and Marketing activities.
Mr. Wayne Francis was appointed Finance Officer
replacing Ms Bernadine Andrew in mid 2014.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
The recruitment of a Marketing and Communications
Officer has facilitated better communication between the
Association and its affiliates as well as to the wider public.
In collaboration with FLOW 18 games of the Premier
League were telecasted on Sundays during the 2014
Season. Some 30 telecasts of the television production,
Halftime, were produced and aired. The Secretariat
extends special appreciation for the contributions of
Mr. Lester Smith and Ms Malaika Church in respect
of these reproductions. The 2014 Awards Ceremony
also recognized the contributions of Mr. Franklyn “Nat”
Simpson and Mr. Rae Roberts in respects of the telecasts
of games.
The GFA website, www.grenadafo.com, its You Tube
account, “GFA”, and its Facebook account, “Grenada
Football Association” are all actively maintained.
SPONSORSHIP
During 2014 the Association redoubled its efforts
to attract sponsorship support of its activities and
competitions.
Special appreciation is extended to the GTM Group of
Insurance Companies for their part sponsorship of the
Womens League that was played between July and
November 2014. GTM also co-sponsored the Primary
Schools Champion of Champions that was played in
December.
Appreciation also needs to be extended to Geo. F.
Huggins & Co. Ltd. and its product line, Ribena, for
support of the Primary Schools Champion of Champions.
Republic Bank (G/da) Ltd. has generously continued
to collaborate with the Ministry of Sports and the GFA
for the continued conduct of the Right Start Football
Programme for Secondary Schools. The Bank also
afforded support for the Association’s Award Ceremony
in February 2014.
DIGICEL’s KickStart programme was conducted for yet
another year in collaboration with the Chelsea FC of
England. The progamme delivers a two-day coaching
clinic for 30 U-15 players selected by the GFA and an
educational session for coaches. The best three players,
and a wild card pick are selected for a regional camp in
Barbados at the end of the year. The Association extends
its deepest appreciation to the telecom provider for its
contibution to the Game.
FRATERNAL COLLABORATION
The GFA continued its collaboration with the Ministry
of Sports in promoting and developing the game of
Association Football. To this end the Ministry continues

to afford the use and preparation of fields around the
country. The GFA has also afforded the Ministry over 200
footballs for the Ministry’s school-based programmes.
A fraternal relationship exists with GNOW and in May
2014 the GFA facilitated the delivery of two GNOW
seminars to affiliates QPR FC and Gouyave FC. The
seminars focused on “Gender Based Violence and
HIV/AIDS”. Condoms and educational literature were
distributed to the members of both clubs and their
communities.
The GFA has afforded considerable material support to
communities and institutions. These included equipment
donations to Her Majesty’s Prisons, and the Child
Protection Authority.
PROJECTS
During 2014 the Association obtained FIFA’s consent
for a Special Project at Fond, St. Patrick. Government’s
approval for GFA’s control of the playing field by way
of a tenancy agreement was secured. Musco Sports
Lightening LLc was awarded the construction contract
for the installation of lights on the ground. Inexplicably
the contract documents have not been executed by
Musco and FIFA although the GFA has signed off on the
documents.
The Association initiated a new Goal Project in respect
of the construction of administrative quarters in 2014.
A lease of approximately 6600 square feet of land at
Queens Park was secured from Government. A short
list of 5 construction firms was invited to bid for the
construction contract. Further work is to be done in 2015.
OTHER
The Association hosted Monsieur Michel Platini,
President of UEFA and Vice President of FIFA 5 - 6 April -
2014. In addition to a cocktails reception at Grand Anse,
the UEFA President and his delegation paid a courtesy
call on the Hon. Prime Minister and made site visits to
Beausejour playing field and to a Grassroots Football
Festival at the National Stadium.
27 February 2014 witnessed the return of the Annual
Awards Ceremony of the Association. Although poorly
attended, the event served to show case the best
performers of the various competitions as well as an
opporfunity for the Association to extend its thanks to the
various stakeholders for their contributions and support.
Ambrose Phillip
General Secretary

INTRODUCTION
The Technical Department of the G.F.A takes great pleasure
in welcoming you the Annual General Meeting 2015.
We are also pleased to inform you on our plans and/or
programs that we accomplished in 2014.
We have had a very busy schedule in the past year as
much emphasis was placed on Grassroots, Youth and
Women Football. We can also boast of our record-breaking
Educational Programs as we partnered with FIFA to deliver
eight (8) programs that included a Club Management
Seminar.
It is my hope that we continue in this vein and that we
continue to gather all of our resources to further develop the
beautiful game football.
GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
Close to one five hundred (500) footballs were distributed to
the Grassroots Football Program in 2014 together with Bibs,
Markers, Cones and Uniforms. The high point of Grassroots
football activities was the National Youth league that
culminated at the National Cricket Stadium on 30 August
2014.
The finals brought together elite teams from each parish
including Carriacou and Petite Martinique for ages U-10 and
U-13.
In the end, St. George’s won the U-10 Division and St.
Andrew’s won the U-13 category. At the end of the
Tournament a pool of forty (40) players (U-13) were
selected for further training.
COACHING EDUCATION
In 2014, the G.F.A experienced a record number of Courses,
Workshops and Seminars geared at developing the various
departments or aspects of Football.
FIFA Instructor Mr. Figge Jochen was pleased to conduct
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR’S
REPORT
his second Football Coaching Course, 17 – 19 July, 2014 at
the National Stadium. Thirty one (31) participants attended
the Course,
Clubs also benefitted from the FIFA Goalkeeping Course,
10 – 14 November, 2014 at the National Stadium, delivered
by FIFA Instructor Hans Leitert. Twenty-Seven (27) persons
attended the Course.
The G.F.A was one of the first set of recipients to host the
CONCACAF Club Licence Seminar which was held during
the period: 8 – 11 January, 2014 at the National Stadium.
Apart from hosting these Courses, the G.F.A seized the
opportunities to participate in Regional and International
courses as was the case with Jerry Alexis who attended
FIFA/ CONCACAF Physical Fitness Course 16-19 October
2014 in Miami and Mr. Franklyn Simpson who attended the
FIFA Women’s Football Coaching Course, August 2014 in
Canada.
REFEREEING
The G.F.A embraced a record number of Referees and
Assistant Referees who registered with the G.F.A through its
recruitment program in 2014. Persons were able to attend a
FIFA Referee Course to further assist with their application
of the Laws of The Game. The course was held 10 -14
March 2014 at the National Stadium. Additionally Ernest
Richardson, Valman Bedeau and George Phillip assumed
the roles of Local Instructors:
Ernest Richardson – Physical Instructor
Valman Bedeau – Technical Instructor
George Phillip – Referee Assessor
Mr. Ernest Richardson developed a training program on
Wednesdays to assist local officials with the Physical fitness
tests throughout the year. One such test was to qualify
persons who were recommended to FIFA for approval to
the FIFA International Referees and Assistant Referees List.

Mr. Kuan Budd (Male) was approved to FIFA International
Assistant Referee List.
Ms. Arsha Abraham (Female) has been appointed to the
FIFA Women List of Referees and Ms. Tia Mc Intosh to the
FIFA Women List of Assistant Referees.
DIGICEL KICK START
The Digicel Kickstart Clinic took place during the period
24 – 26 June 2014. The Clinic was considered a success as
thirty (30) U-15 players got the opportunity to train with the
Chelsea FC Coaches.
In 2014 the Clinic had an additional feature which was a
training session for our National U-20 Women Team. At the
end of two (2) day clinic three (3) boys were selected for the
regional camp later on in the year in Barbados they were:
Darren Modoo (SAASS), Jeremy Richardson (GCA), Coby
Thomas (SMSS).
YOUTH FOOTBALL
Our Men’s National U-17 and U-20 teams participated in
their respective FIFA Qualifying Tournaments. The U-17
National Team coached by Clark John and managed by
Oscar Williams played their Qualifying Round in St. Lucia,
during the period 18 – 25 August, 2014.
Participating in the Round were:
Trinidad, Curacao, Grenada and host country St. Lucia.
Trinidad & Tobago and St. Lucia advanced to the next
stage.
The National U-20 was played in Aruba during the period 16
– 21 July, 2014. Participating teams were: Aruba, Jamaica
and Grenada
Originally Trinidad & Tobago was stated in our group but
was later a group host for another group. The team was
coached by Andrew Munro and managed by Phillip James.
Aruba was the only country advancing from the Group.
WOMEN FOOTBALL
The two main focus areas for Women Football 2014 were:
The Women’s League and Girls Grassroots Festivals. The
Women’s League started on 5 July, 2014 at the Alston
George Park.
The League involved seven (7) teams. Most of the
funding came from FIFA which also included uniforms
and other equipment. The League was called the GTM
Women’s League due to the fact that GTM Insurance
contributed financially towards the success of the
League.
In the end, prizes were awarded to not only the
outstanding individual and team performances but also
to the managers and coaches of the various teams.
Teams placing first, second and third were: St.
George’s Flamboyant, St. Patrick’s Leapers Girls and St.
David’s Spice Divas respectively. The League ran for
approximately four (4) months.
Some EC $47,000 was spent on the League. However,
there was a lot to be desired from the level of organization
and competence of the players.
A national women’s team was selected from the League
in preparation for a tournament, the Carnival Cup, in the
USVI. However this was cancelled and the team toured
St. Vincent & the Grenadines playing two matches at 1:1
and 2:2, then onto Barbados where the one game was
drawn at 1:1. The Team was coached by Nat Simpson
and managed by Delis Peters with Jerry Alexis as the
Fitness Trainer.
GIRLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
St. David’s and Carriacou were recipients of Girls
Grassroots Festivals which was supported by FIFA
Women Football Development. Close to forty girls in St.
David’s turned up at the Belle Vue Playing on July 12th,
2014 to participate in Grassroots Football activities. The
following weekend, the Hillsborough Playing Field in

Carriacou was the venue for the second festival but due to inclement weather conditions the turnout was poor. Only fifteen
girls attended.
G.F.A LEAGUE SEASON 2014/2015
The G.F.A League Season commenced on the 31st May, 2014 at the Fond Recreational Ground. The opening game
featured Defending Champions Hard Rock against newly promoted Mt. Rich FC.
The following listing pertains to individual and teams awards at the end of the GFA’s Football Season 2014.
CATEGORIES AWARDEES
Women’s League Appreciation
Sherryann Hector, Latoya Nelson, Alison Prosper, Innocent
Lezema, Presley Samuel, Kasandra Pascal, Neisha Peters, Delis
Peters, Bernie Nicholas, Michael Paul, Akeisha Clovey, Dexter
George, Bernadine Andrew, Arsha Wellington, Alana Francois,
Rockell Hood, Lindy Frederick,Vyna Wilson, Tia Mc Intosh, Afy
Fletcher, Lottie Cato.
Broadcast of Televised Games Appreciation Franklyn Simpson and Rae Roberts
Assistant Referee of the Year -Female Tia McIntosh
Assistant Referee of the Year- Male Kuan Budd
Referee of the Year-Female Arsha Abraham
Referee of the Year-Male Devon Roberts
Coach of the Year Andrew Munro
Fair Play Award Christian Strikers
National U-15 - Women’s League Alisha Charles
National U-17- Women’s League Samantha Mc Sween
National U-20- Women’s League Sherice Hood
Youngest Player Award- Women’s League Kimel Robertson
Best Junior Player of the Year- Female Aaliyah Jackson
Best Junior Player of the Year-Male Lemoy Augustine
Sports Ambassador Inductees Jason Roberts and Dr. Calum Macpherson
President’s Award-Volunteer of the Year Oscar Williams
President’s Award- Club of the Year Blue Stars
President’s Award-Sponsor of the Year Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Insurance Company
2nd Division- 3rd place North Stars FC
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT

CATEGORIES AWARDEES
2nd Division-2nd Place Shamrock FC
2nd Division–Champion Springs United FC
1st Division -3rd place Hampshire United FC
1st Division-2nd place Boca Juniors FC
1st Division-Champion Chantimelle FC
Golden Boots-2nd Division Daryl Jeffery North Stars (23 goals)
Golden Boots-1st Division Carl Raeburn E.S.S (8 goals)
Kellon Baptiste Award Jason Belfon
Tyrone Harbin Golden Boots Jake Rennie (13 goals)
Most Valuable Player-2nd Division Luciano Charles
Most Valuable Player 1st Division Mackell Ganess
Most Valuable player Premier League Jake Rennie
Women’s League 3rd Place Spice Divas (St. David)
Women’s League 2nd Place Leapers Girls (St. Patricks)
Women’s League Champion Flamboyant (St. George’s A)
Premier League 3rd Place GBSS
Premier League 2nd Place Hurricane FC
Premier League Champion Paradise FC
The following listing pertains to clubs that were promoted and relegated at the end of the GFA’s Football Season 2014.
Promoted to the Premier League Division:
Chantimelle FC, Boca Juniors FC and Hampshire United FC
Promoted to the First Division:
Springs United FC, Shamrock FC and North Stars FC
Relegated to First Division:
Five Stars FC, Happy Hill FC and Mt. Rich FC
Relegated to Second Division:
S.A.F.L, Sunjets FC and Sunsetters FC

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Senior Men’s Team
Name School/Club
Shemmel Louison
Josh Charles
Irvin Smith
David Cyrus
Kitson Bain
Denron Frederick
Terry James
Kevin Wellington
Leaon St. John
Leran Harris
Kareem Coutain
Jake Rennie
Raymond Alleyne
Michael Mark
Moron Phillip
Ariel Jacob
Cassim Langaigne
Lisdon Jules
Wendell Rennie
Brian Andrew
Caledonia AIA
Boca Juniors FC
Queens Park rangers
Balcattta fc
Alpha United
Cunapia fc
Queens Park rangers
Hard Rock FC
Hurricane FC
Happy Hill FC
GBSS FC
Paradise FC
Cunapia fc
Paradise FC
Hurricane FC
GBSS FC
Hurricane FC
Hard Rock FC
Paradise FC
Queens Park rangers
Officials
Max Toussaint
Anthony Modeste
Kennedy Phillip
Thomas Alexis
Jerry Alexis
Manager
Head Coach
Asst. Coach
GK Coach
Trainer
U-17 Men’s Team
Name School/Club
Rahim Stephen
Oneil Hosten
Jehreem Auld
Kerry Horsford
Brandon Hood
Reshane Houston
Kendon Joseph
Romell Gilbert
Kemo Alexander
Earldon Millette
Keron Charles
Jeremy Richardson
Tyric George
Daren Modoo
Auturo Cornwall
Rodney Edwards
Rickell Charles
Kobe Thomas
G.B.S.S
S.A.A.S.S
M.D.C
G.B.S.S
P.B.C
S.M.S.S
S.M.S.S
S.M.S.S
M.D.C
G.C.A
S.A.A.S.S
G.C.A
S.M.S.S
S.A.A.S.S
M.D.C
S.M.S.S
G.B.S.S
S.M.S.S
Officials
Oscar Williams
Clarke John
Shane Marshall
Kenton Roberts
Tyron John
Manager
Head Coach
Asst. Coach
GK Coach
Trainer
U-20 Men’s Team
Name School/Club
Jamal Charles
Reigh Alexander
Shamari Mark
Romar Frank
Jamil Sandy
Nakin Straker
Kwazim Theodore
Marcio McQueen
Andre Welsh
Lemoy Augustine
Jacob Charles
Jeremy Lewis
Kishon Mason
Hard Rock
SAASS
Sunsetters FC
Willis Youths
Happy Hill
Hurricanes
South Stars
Queens Park Rangers
SMSS
Hurricanes
Hard Rock
SMSS
SMSS
Name School/Club
Kellroy Murray
Kriston Julien
Chad Mark
Delroy Brathwaite
Shakim Richards
Shavon John-Brown
Mt. Rich
HHSS
Boca Juniors
SMSS
Willis Youths
Hard Rock
Officials
Phillip James
Andrew Munro
Curt Rennie
Franklyn Baptiste
Desmond Noel
Team Manager
Head Coach
Assist Coach
Physio/Trainer
Gk Coach
NATIONAL TEAMS IN 2014

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2 First Division Teams
1 Second Division Team
21st November-26th December at Athletic & Football Stadium
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Since March, 2014, five (5) meetings were convened by the
Women’s Committee.
1. GTM/GFA INAGURAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The 2014 Inaugural GTM/GFA Women’s League had a
press launch on Wednesday 25th June, 2014 at 10:00
am at the GFA Secretariat Conference Room. Present
were the Chairman of the Women’s Committee Mr.
Allan James and the Women’s Coordinator Mr. Franklyn
Simpson.
During the press launch we updated the media on the
goals and objectives of the league, the naming of the
eight teams and the start date of the tournament were
announced. After the deliberation there were some
questions from the media and answers were given by the
head table.
On Wednesday 2nd July at 4:00 pm, a meeting was held
at the GFA Secretariat with all the management staff of
the various teams and the women’s committee and we
discussed the way forward and what was expected for
the league and the opening match day. On Friday 4th
July, at 10:00 am, we had a photo shoot at the National
Stadium with some players and management staff in
uniform.
Saturday 5th July, 2014 at 9:00 am was the kick start of
the Women’s League at Alston George Park, Victoria, St.
Marks. Present at the opening were President of the GFA,
Cheney Joseph, Vice President and Chairman of the
Women’s Committee Allan James, Women’s Coordinator
Franklyn Simpson, Technical Director Lester Smith,
Father Hugh Logan, Executive members, Ken Whiteman,
Jester Noel and Eric Peters, female match officials and
the management staff for the various teams. We had over
95 ladies registered on the opening day to participate in
the tournament from all the parishes.
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
REPORT
The ladies were placed into teams and three
matches were played. So far three successful
rounds of matches were conducted at St. Marks,
St. Patrick’s and St. David’s. One at St. John’s
was unsuccessful due the after carnival break
and heavy rains the night before. The Women’s
League resumed on Saturday 13th September,
2014 at Cuthbert Peters Park, Gouyave, St.
John’s from 10:00am.
2. TEAM NAMES
St. Patrick’s – Leapers Girls
St. Mark’s – White Diamonds
St. John’s – Groovy Girls
St. George’s A – The Flamboyants
St. George’s B – City Hawks
St. David’s – Spice Divas
St. Andrew’s A – Rainbow City Ballers
St. Andrew’s B – Big Parish Blazers
3. SPONSORSHIP
GTM Insurance sponsored the Women’s League
with $7000.00 in cash.
4. EQUIPMENT
All equipment for the league was donated
by FIFA, through our women’s program. We
received tops, pants, socks, shin guards, goal
keeper pants, tops, socks and gloves, bibs, ball
bags and size 5 balls.
5. REGIONAL APPOINTMENT
On the 4 – 17 August, 2014 three of our female
match officials participated in the CFU U15
Girls Tournament in the Cayman Islands. They
were Arsha Wellington, Rockell Hood and Vyna
Wilson.

6. GIRLS FESTIVAL
• Seven (7) Girls Festivals were planned for 2014. We
received balls, bibs, cones and markers for 200 girls.
• It was for girls 6-14 years.
• We are mandated to have the first 3 festivals and after
send a report to FIFA.
7. FIFA FOOTBALL COACHING COURSE
Five (5) of our women participated in the FIFA Football
Coaching Course held on the 17 – 19 July, 2014 at the
Grenada National Stadium, conducted by German Coach
and FIFA Coaching Instructor Jochen Figge. The course was
both theory and practical. It is the GFA’s vision to engage and
incorporate more women in the sport.
8. REGIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP
Franklyn “Nat” Simpson attended the FIFA Women’s Football
Regional Coaching Course in Toronto, Canada from the
4 – 13 August, 2014. There were both Theory and Practical
sessions. Sessions were held on Trends in International
Women’s Football, Match Analysis, From Analysis to
Practical, Role of a coach and Talent Identification. All
participants were given a certificate at the end of the course.
He made some recommendations which the Executive
reviewed.
9. CONCACAF WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM
Ms. Kasandra Pascal attended the Inaugural CONCACAF
Women’s Football Seminar “Lets Develop Women’s
Football” held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The objective of
the seminar was to deal with:
• Current status of women football in CONCACAF.
• Common needs in the region.
• Strategic planning.
10. FIFA INTERNATIONAL MATCH
APPOINTMENTS
Three (3) of our Female officials were nominated
to the FIFA International match officials list for
2015. They were Arsha Wellington, Tia Mc
Intosh and Afy Fletcher. Two of the three got
appointed. They are Arsha Wellington (Female
Referee) and Tai Mc Intosh (Assistant Referee).
They have all since received their official badges
and kits.
11. LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN
GFA has developed a long term development
plan for women football development
programmes for 2015 – 2018 and have since
appointed a Women’s Development Officer for
the Association, Ms. Malaika Church.
12. WAY FORWARD
It was agreed at the Executive level that each
parish will have a coordinator for women and to
develop a center for girls.
Allan James
Chairman – GFA Women’s Committee

1. THE MEETING BEGAN WITH A PRAYER LED BY MS
SAMUEL AT 17:38 P.M.
Present were:
Mr. Eric Peters Chairman
Mr. Allan James Member
Ms. Karen Samuel Member
Mr. Ambrose Phillip General Secretary
2. BELLE VUE RANGERS’ PROPOSALS
I. BVR’s letter dated 15th January 2015 proposed
amending Article 37 to provide for a Director for each
Parish. The Committee considered the proposal and
decided that the existing provision should not be
changed as BVR’s proposal could result in one club
having a Director if it were the only club in the parish.
II. BVR’s second proposal per letter of 15th January
proposed to amend Article 38 to expand the Executive
to provide for two (2) Vice Presidents. The Committee
decided that BVR should identify the harm or problem
that had arisen or that was foreseen; and to clarify how the
proposed change was to address or resolve the harm or
problem.
3. POLICE SPORTS CLUB’S PROPOSAL
I. Police Sports Club’s letter dated 20th January 2O15
proposed amending Article 43 (3) to remove the provision
that all chairmen and deputy chairmen of Standing
Committees by changing the word “shall” to ‘may’. The
Committee agreed to recommend the change.
II. The Committee also agreed to recommend that the
Standing Committees be as follows:
• Audit & Compliance
• Legal - to consist of a sub-committee for Appeals
LEGAL COMMITTEE
REPORT
RECORD OF A MEETING OF
THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
OF THE GENERAL
COUNCIL HELD AT THE
NATIONAL STADIUM
QUEENS PARK ON MONDAY
9TH FEBRUARY 2015

• Finance
• Disciplinary
• Competitions
• Technical
• Security & Integrity
• Referees & Assistant Referees
• Women’s Football
III. The Committee also decided that the number
of Standing Committees be reduced by having
all other named committees removed from
the Statutes and that provision be made for
the appointment of ad hoc committees as was
required from time.
4. ARTICLE 15
The Committee considered Article 15 of the Statutes
and decided to recommend that the following be
included:
I. an obligation to maintain the requirements of
obtaining membership; and
II. an obligation not to be absent from three (3)
consective meetings of the General Council.
5. ARTICLE 32
I. The Committee considered Article 32(L) and
decided to recommend that the term “absolute
majority” be changed to ’simple maiority’.
II. The Committee considered Article 32(3) and
decided to recommend that same be amended to
provide for members present thirty minutes after
the scheduled start of a meeting to constitute
themsleves into a sub-committee of the Council
to consider matters on the agenda that had
been circulated, make recommedations thereon
and to submit a record of its proceedings to the
reconvened meeting of the Council the next
week.
6. OTHER MATTERS
Consideration of the following matters was deferred to
next meeting of the committee:
I. Whether Article 3 was sufficiently broad in scope
to cover the FIFA Directive on Discrimination
II. Whether the Statutes or the Articles of
Incorporation needed to be amended to provide
the Association with the power to borrow.
The meeting ended at 18:42 p.m.
Ambrose Phillip
General Secretary

AGENDA
a. Verification of the composition of the meeting;
b. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting;
c. Approval of the report of the President;
d. Approval of the audited accounts for the previous
year;
e. Approval of the budget for the following year;
f. Appointment of Scrutineers;
g. Election for any vacant position;
h. Votes on proposals for amendments to the Statutes,
the regulations governing the application of the
Statutes and the standing orders of the General
Council, proposals submitted by Members and
Executive Committee, and any other proposal;
i. Discussion of proposal submitted by the members of
the Executive Committee;
j. Admission for membership;
k. Dismissal of person or body (if applicable) upon the
proposal of the Executive Committee;
l. Appointment of independent auditors (if applicable)
upon the proposal of the Executive Committee;
m. Election of the President and Vice President of the
Executive Committee;
n. Installation of Parish Representative for St. John, St.
George and St. Patrick;
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the GFA
Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by the GFA
in 2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in 2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA – Financial performance 2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 – Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Section 1 & 2.
VII. The election of parish representatives –
Grenada’s “exoneration”?
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 2011 – Grenada.
IX. Financial relief for members of GFA.
X. The status or lack thereof of St. George’s
University.
XI. Minutes of Extraordinary General Council held in
2013.
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a. m. by Mr.
Alexander Roberts, General Secretary of the Grenada
Football Association (GFA). Prayers led by Mr. Kelly
Patrick, a representative of Happy Hall.
Mr. Roberts extended a special welcome to all present
including GFA’s special invited guests to the Annual
General meeting.
SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS:
• Mr. Mark O’Neal – FIFA Legal Council
• Mr. Howard McIntosh – FIFA Development Officer/
Observer
• Mr. Alfredo Whittaker – CFU Official
• Mr. Francis Williams – Attorney/GFA’s Legal Committee
Representative
• Mr. Joseph James – Panel Kerr Foster (PKF)
• Ms. Sabrina Khan-Rhamdanny – GFA Legal Council
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014
MINUTES
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Grenada Football Association (GFA)
held on Saturday March 15, 2014 at 10:00 a. m.
at the Grenada National Stadium South Conference Room, Queens Park, St. George’s

a. Verification of the composition of the meeting
Executive Committee members Clubs present Clubs absent
Cheney Joseph – President
Roderick Griffith – Vice President
Patrick Francis
Bruce Swan
Wayne James
Ken Whiteman
Absent was: Peter Blair
Secretariat Staff present were:
Alexander Roberts – General Secretary
Lester Smith – Technical Director
Barbara Buckmire
Cadisha Chetram
Ball Dogs
Belle Vue Rangers
Blue Stars
Boca Juniors
Carenage
Chantimelle
Christian Strikers
Class Herb Roots
Combined
Northerners
Five Stars
Futgof
GBSS
Gouyave Football
Club
Hampshire United
Happy Hill
Hard Rock
Honved
Hurricanes
Morne Jaloux
Mt. Rich
North Stars
Paradise
Queens Park Rangers
RGPF
SAFL
Shamrock
South Stars
Springs
St. John’s Sports
St. Paul’s
Sunjets United
Sunsetters
TAMCC
Tempe All Blacks
Fontenoy United
Spartax
SGU
Willis Youths
The General Secretary indicated that there were thirty-two (32) affiliates present. A quorum was established for the
commencement of the meeting.
Mr. Cheney Joseph, President commenced chairing the proceedings by inviting all present to observe one minute of
silence for the passing of the father of a member of an affiliate, Mr. Max Toussaint, the sister of the Former President of
the GFA, Mr. Ashley Folkes and all those affiliated to the GFA who went to the great beyond since the last AGM.

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The President introduced to the members of the
General Council the visiting delegates; Mr. Alfredo
Whittaker, representing the President of CONCACAF,
Mr. Howard McIntosh, Observer/FIFA Development
Officer and Mr. Mark O’Neal, Legal Council representing
FIFA and CONCACAF.
Mr. Whittaker apologized on behalf of Mr. Webb for not
being present at the meeting since he was attending
the opening of the U-17 Female World Cup in Costa
Rica. He also conveyed a message from the Mr. Jeffery
Webb, President of CONCACAF which reads:-
“On behalf of CONCACAF I thank you for the
invitation to Grenada for participation in your
Annual General meeting unfortunately work
commitments prevent me from attending this
important event.
Nevertheless, I will like to extend my deepest
appreciation to all of you for your continued
thrust and support on this journey towards the
advancement of sports within our region.
Furthermore, it is only encouraging to feel the
commitment of your President, Cheney Joseph
and the Executive Committee working towards
excellence. I express my sincere respect as
you have embraced the occasion with the love
in the name of football. We have also made a
strong pledge directed at the sport in Grenada by
ensuring great leadership skills working along all
stakeholders.
Furthermore, we are very pleased with your
commitment towards transparency which will
contribute to promoting the sport and ultimately
getting the road map for expanding the reach of
your football.
At CONCACAF we are committed to encouraging
the development of the game while we are now ……
b. Approval of the minutes of the previous
meeting;
The President indicated that the members of the
General Council would have received the minutes
of the last Annual General meeting from the GFA
Secretariat.

Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that Combined Northerners
was yet to receive the full complement of the minutes
of the Annual General meeting 2013.
The General Secretary pointed out that all members
of the General Council were provided with a copy of
minutes of the last Annual General meeting. It was
indicated that the minutes can be found from page
1-19 of the booklet provided to the members.
Sunjets United
Ms. Bernadine Andrews referred to page 12 of the
meeting document. It indicated “Mr. Joseph proposed
that a meeting be convened to discuss items b and
e on a date towards the end of April 2013. Members
of the General Council will be advised accordingly by
the GFA Secretariat whenever that date is identified.”
Ms. Andrews further stated that what she read was
proof that there was a second meeting so there is a
need to have all the minutes. She also pointed out
that the minutes provided was from the meeting held
that particular Saturday but there was two additional
meeting held during the year 2013.
At this time Mr. Joseph asked for a one on one
discussion with Mr. Smith to seek clarity on the matter
with the minutes.

St. Paul’s
Mr. Robinson mentioned that he had in his possession
the correspondence from the Secretariat indicating that
the date for the second meeting was suppose to be
Saturday April 27, 2013.
Mr. Joseph mentioned that while the Secretariat was
asked to make available copies of the portion of the
minutes missing, that the other part be reviewed in the
meantime.
Mr. Phillip suggested that the minutes be deferred for
two (2) weeks which will give sufficient time to the
Executive Committee and members of the General
Council to review the content of those documents.
St. Paul’s
Mr. Robinson indicated that the procedure proposed
was unconstitutional and solicited the advice of the
FIFA Legal Council on the matter.
North Stars
Mr. Max Toussaint expressed thanks to the President
and the members of the General Council of GFA for the
support rendered to him and his family on the passing
of his father. Mr. Toussaint stated that in relations
to item (B) on the Agenda, begged the members of
the General Council and the Chairman to defer the
item to a later date. He further indicated that for the
expedience of time and for the process of the AGM that
the matter be deferred.
The proposal presented by North Stars to the members
of the General Council was that item b on the Agenda
be deferred until all the other information is available.
St. Paul’s
Mr. Robinson mentioned that the same situation
occurred at last year’s meeting, that wasted three days
so to avoid a similar situation that the members of the
General Council vote to eliminate this problem.
Morne Jaloux
Mr. Victor Daniel rose in support of the proposal made
by North Stars to defer the minutes. As suggested in
the interest of time requested that the members of the
General Council support the proposal.
Mr. Mark O’Neal, FIFA’s Legal Council made the
comment that procedurally the statutes are clear, as the
highest decision making body of the GFA, if the minutes
are not approved now then they can be deferred and
approved at a later date.
Proposal - North Stars: - “Item b on the Agenda
be deferred to a meeting of an Extra-ordinary
General Council and that the items missing from
today’s minutes be circulated sufficiently early so
that members can discuss the items at the next
meeting.”
Seconded by: Morne Jaloux
Voting: In favour – 30 clubs
Abstain – 2 clubs (Carenage,
Combined Northerners)
Against – 0
Mr. Joseph informed the General Council that the
Executive Committee made an effort to have for the
first time an AGM Booklet which should have been in
Grenada originally two weeks ago. There have been
some delays with the printers and some further delays
but unfortunately all efforts to get the booklet into

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Grenada for the meeting proved futile. However, as
soon as the booklets arrive in Grenada each affiliate
shall receive an AGM report which will include all the
items distributed excluding the minutes. The AGM
booklet will consist of the Secretariat Report, Financial
Report, 2014 Budget proposal, the Calendar of Events
etc.
The President sincerely apologized to the members
of the General Council for the non availability of the
AGM Booklet and assured the members that it will be in
Grenada no later than Tuesday March 18, 2014.
c. Approval of the report of the President;
Mr. Cheney Joseph read his report to the members
of the General Council. See a copy of the President’s
report already distributed to clubs.

A motion was moved for the approval of the report of
the President by St. Paul’s and seconded by Happy Hill.
The General Council voted unanimously in favour of
the report.
Questions
North Stars
Page 2 – paragraph 3 – “…emphasis on female football
was a major accomplishment of the President in 2013…”
It was pointed out that that “the President” should be
replaced by “the GFA Executive Committee”
Mr. Jester Noel pointed on page 2 paragraph
4 “…our support for women football cannot be
complete without the integration of women into the
administrative aspect of the game. Our request is for
each of our affiliates to make provisions for at least
one female member on their respective executive
committee. I therefore call on this house to also
make provision for the provision of one female on the
National Executive Committee by virtue of cooperation
with no voting rights until the next Annual General
Council where we can consider electing a lady to serve
on the National Executive Committee for a period of
two years.”
Mr. Noel asked if the President was indicating that
the lady vying for the position of Vice President
was incompetent of being placed on the Executive
Committee.
Mr. Joseph responded by explaining that the members
should take the report into context since the report
was prepared and submitted to the GFA Secretariat
since December 2013. At that pointing time there was
nothing about elections in terms of nomination so his
report was on the basis of his thoughts.
Sunjets United
Ms. Bernadine Andrews made the comment that for
the third consecutive year made the same point that in
the President’s report she has not seen a report from
the parish representatives on their stewardship. It was
expected this year to be included into the President’s
report but it’s not incorporated. According to the
constitution there are a number of committees and
those committees are appointed and again there are no
reports from those committees in the President’s report
on what was achieved or not achieved in the last year.
Mr. Joseph stated that he does support the desire to
have other reports included but does not believe that
it has to be part of the President’s report but supports
the idea that committees and the parish representatives
give some accountability to their stewardship.

St. John’s Sports
Mr. Peters indicated that he was in support with the
comments made by Sunjets United but it cannot form
part of the President’s report since the President’s
report is independent. However, what needed to be
done by the General Council was to move a motion
where they would request that at the next Annual
General meeting all standing committees and parish
representatives would have to submit written reports to
the General Council.
Mr. Peters made the point that for the image of the
GFA and for GFA Parliament proper Parliamentary
procedures should be established and asked that the
Executive Committee look assiduously at instituting
those procedures.
Mr. Peters also stated that it is important for the
members of the General Council stand and contribute
to the proceedings but whenever certain members are
exceeding their speaking time a mechanism should be
implemented to cut short those practices.
Motion proposed by St. John’s Sports
The General Council considers making it
a requirement that committees and parish
representatives are accountable to the members
of the Congress and therefore reports from these
committees and the parish representatives is part
of future meetings.
St. Paul’s
Mr. Robinson disagreed with the comments made by
the previous affiliates and stated that the reports should
form part of the President’s report. He also wanted to
know if the parish representatives are a part of the GFA
Statutes. The President said yes.
Mr. Joseph recognized the presence of the GFA Legal
Counsel, Mrs. Sabrita Khan Ramdhanny at the meeting.
Sunjets United
Ms. Andrews made reference to item 3 of Article 30 –
Agenda for AGM which states “…the Agenda may be
modify providing that you have a presence of two thirds
majority of the votes in favour of the modification….”
Ms. Andrews stated therefore that in support of the
proposal made by St. John’s Sports the General
Council can modify the Agenda of the AGM to include
the proposal and vote on it for the matter to become an
item for the Agenda.
GFA’s Legal Council
Mrs. Ramdhanny advised that there was no need to
modify the Agenda all that needed to be done was
to ask the parish representatives and the respective
committees to provide a report to the General Council.
Sunjets United
Ms. Andrews went on to ask, under which Agenda item
will the General Council take those reports.
St. John’s Sports
Mr. Peters made reference to the Statutes as it relates
to the Annual General Meeting speaks to Article 29
sub section (3) states “The Agenda will include the
President’s report, the budget, the accounts and any
other relevant documents.”He also stated that the
General Council should not ignore the relevance of the
parish representative reports and any report that the
Council made deem necessary. All that needed to be
done was to propose and for Council to approve the
proposal.

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St. Andrew’s Football League (SAFL)
It was indicated the Agenda made provisions for the
President’s report. The President’s report should be a
reflection of the Executive Committee’s work for the
year so the President must seek to obtain those reports
from the parish representatives and incorporate them
into the President’s report.
FIFA Legal Council
Mr. Mark O’Neal stated that the GFA Statutes are clear.
For any change to be made to the Agenda two third
of the members of the General Council must agree. If
the General Council has to make any decision on the
matter they first have to agree to include it into the
Agenda and once the approval is received by two
thirds of the votes then the modification can be made.
Mr. Phillip suggested that the inclusion of the parish
representatives’ reports be under item (o) on the
Agenda of the Annual General meeting.
d. Approval of the audited accounts for the
previous year;
Report by the representative of Panel Kerr Forster (PKF),
Mr. Joseph James.
The audited financial statement of the Grenada
Football Association (GFA) as of December 31, 2013
A motion was moved for the approval of the audited
accounts for the previous year was moved by
Hurricanes and seconded by South Stars. Voting – In
favour- unanimous
e. Approval of the budget for the following year;
Mr. Phillip stated that according to the approved
budget for 2013 there was suppose to be a FIFA grant
for IT equipment. Mr. Phillip wanted to be informed as
to the status of this matter.
The General Secretary informed that the matter is still
being discussed for 2014.
Queens Park Rangers
Mr. David Griffith referred to page 11 of the statement
and pointed out the outstanding amounts owing to Mr.
Ashley Folkes and suggested that some arrangements
be made with Mr. Folkes and the GFA to work out a
payment plan regarding the outstanding monies.
Mr. Joseph said that it was the intention of the
Executive Committee to reduce its debt by a certain
amount in 2013 but has not been able to do so. The
commitment is still there to ensure that this is done
going forward and has already began engaging in
some of those creditors.
Sunjets United
Ms. Andrews stated that she was presenting a motion
requesting the members of the General Council not to
approve the budget at its present form but to ask the
General Secretary and the Chairman of the Finance
Committee to provide to the General Council some
additional information as well as a document justifying
those figures presented in the budget.
Mr. Ken Whiteman, member of the Executive
Committee provided some clarification on the
proposed budget to the members of the General
Council. The budget that was prepared by the Finance
Committee consisted of a Capital component (GFA
Headquarters, Fond Project, balls and donations, etc)
and a separate document was prepared comprising of

all expenditure which included amount owing to Mr.
Folkes.
North Stars
Mr. Toussaint wanted to know if the member of Sunjets
United is a member of the Finance Committee or is she
employed with the GFA as the Finance Officer over
the previous year. This is the second Annual General
meeting Ms. Andrews attended where she criticized the
Executive Committee.
St. John’s Sports
Mr. Peters asked whether the budget prepared for 2014
was prepared and binding of the incoming Executive
Committee. Mr. Peters wanted to know if the budget
had to be approved at the meeting or whether it can be
postponed to another meeting after being examined by
the new Executive Committee members.
Motion by Sunjets United: The budget not be
approved at the present form
Seconded by; Combined Northerners
Voting:
A motion was moved for the approval of the 2014
budget by Hurricanes and seconded by North Stars.
Voting- in favour – 17 against – 6 abstain – 4
Motion failed
f. Appointment of Scrutineers;
The Scrutineers proposed by the Executive Committee
were Blue Stars, Class Herb Roots and Eagles Super
Strikers.

g. Election for any vacant position;
Mr. Mark O’Neal addressed the General Council on this
matter.
He said over the past months CONCACAF has been
receiving complaints, queries and questions from many
of the GFA affiliates in relation to the elections on the
position of Vice President. This matter appears to be
causing doubt as it relates to the election. The Statutes
clearly states although strange that the Vice President
will first serve in the position for two years and then can
be reelected to serve for four years.
Mr. O’Neal stated that in view of the aforementioned,
asked the members of the General Council to decide
whether the election for the position will be held now
or at a later date giving the candidates sufficient time to
campaign for the position.
It was recommended that the mandate (2 or 4 years) be
agreed upon by the members of the General Council.
The General Council will decide whether or not they will
proceed with the General Elections for the position of
Vice President. Then the voting will require two thirds
majority of the delegate in favour of what was agreed.
Mr. Phillip made the point that it was unfortunate
that it came to this point since he can recall at that
meeting the President indicated that the term of office
was for four years which was supported by the then
General Secretary. Mr. Phillip also stated that only the
representative from North Stars made a comment to the
contrary.
North Stars
Mr. Toussaint that he was in agreement with FIFA’s Legal
Council on his interpretation of the GFA Statutes on the
matter.

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GFA’s Legal Council
Mrs. Khan stated that there seems to be a difficulty with
the election for the position of Vice President based on
the various comments made as to whether the term
should be for four or two year. In those circumstances,
suggested that based on Article 33 that there is a
motion that the Agenda be modified which required
two thirds of the votes of the clubs present to defer the
election of the Vice President to another date to be set
by an Extra-Ordinary General Council meeting.
TAMCC
A motion was moved for a special meeting to be called
at a later date for the election of the position of Vice
President.
This motion was seconded by GBSS.
Voting: In favour 7 Against 16 Abstained 2
Motion failed
h. Votes on proposals for amendments to the
Statutes, the regulations governing the
application of the Statutes and the standing
orders of the General Council, proposals
submitted by Members and Executive
Committee, and any other proposal;
Mr. Francis Williams, member of GFA’s Legal
Committee brought forward to the attention of the
members of the General Council a proposed change to
the GFA Statutes. The Legal team consists of Mr. Peter
Blair, Mr. Cheney Joseph and Mr. Francis Williams. The
content of the proposed change reads:
“Moreover as it relates Chairmen and Deputy
Chairmen of the standing committee shall be
members of the executive committee and we have
also form the opinion that it would make good
practical sense to replace the word “shall” in the
statute with the word “may”. In the statute “shall”
mean must, leaving no discretions, but “may” give
u an option, so it is the recommendation of the
committee that “may” replace “shall” as it relates to
the Royal Grenada Police Force recommendation
and this is also the recommendation of the
committee.”

Sunjets United
Ms. Andrews pointed out that FIFA has provided
member associations with standard statutes and those
standard statutes provide a guide for the member
associations to generate their statutes.
In the preamble to those standard statutes the first
paragraph said “Statutes form the backbone of
an association regulating its activities on how it’s
organized. Moreover, the association must take care
to ensure that its statutes are fully compliant with the
provision of FIFA Statutes.”

FIFA Statutes on Standing Committee says “the
Chairman and Deputy Chairman on Standing
Committees shall be members of the Executive
Committee with the exception of those of the audit and
compliance committees.”
Ms. Andrews asked whether the proposed change was
forwarded to FIFA’s Legal Department for their opinion
or solicited the input from the FIFA Legal Council
present on the matter.
FIFA Legal Council
Mr. O’Neal stated that until 2013 the FIFA’s Standard
Statutes were not mandatory on associations. It was a
recommendation so associations did not have to follow
it. The FIFA’s Standard Statutes indicated that member
association must be guided by the principles which
FIFA consider mandatory.

St. Paul’s
Mr. Robinson suggested that the word “shall” remain
in the GFA Statutes and the Executive Committee work
around that to reflect GFA’s situation.
A motion was presented by the Legal Standing
Committee that the world “shall” be replaced by
the word “may” in the GFA Statutes as it relates to
Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of GFA Standing
Committees being members of the Executive
Committee.
Seconded by Royal Grenada Police Force
Voting: In favour16 Against 12 Abstained 0
Motion failed

i. Discussion of proposal submitted by the
members of the Executive Committee;
There was none.
j. Admission for membership;
No application was received for consideration.
k. Dismissal of person or body (if applicable) upon
the proposal of the Executive Committee;
None.
l. Appointment of independent auditors (if
applicable) upon the proposal of the Executive
Committee;
The Executive Committee proposed that the General
Council retain the services of the current accounting
firm Panel Kerr Foster (PKF) for another four (4) years
2014-2018.
Voting on the proposal: In favour 25 Against 0
Abstained 1
m. Election of the President and Vice President of
the Executive Committee;
The election process was assisted by Mr. Royston La
Hee. A ballot paper was provided and members were
asked to tick the candidate of their choice.
Position of President
Name of delegates Votes
• Mr. Cheney Joseph 29
• Mr. Bruce Swan 6
The three Scrutineers were Blue Stars, Mr. Cadore,
Class Herb Roots, Mr. James and Eagles Super
Strikers, Mr. Raymond.
Mr. Roderick Griffith addressed the members of the
General Council thanking them for their support
to him while serving as Vice President over the last
two years. However, this morning he found that
the procedure did not give him the opportunity to
conduct any form of campaigning and believed
that it was unfair based on his interpretation which
he thought was four years as the Vice President.
Therefore, informed the members of the General
Council and FIFA representatives that he was
redrawing himself from this election for the position
of Vice President.

Position of Vice President
Name of delegates Votes
• Mr. Allan James 21
• Ms. Bernadine Andrews 13
The three Scrutineers were Blue Stars, Mr. Cadore,
Class Herb Roots, Mr. James and Eagles Super
Strikers, Mr. Raymond.

The General Secretary extended congratulations to Mr.
Cheney Joseph who was reelected as President of the
GFA and Mr. Allan James who was elected as the Vice
President.
The President and Vice President were invited to give
some brief remarks on being victorious at the elections.
n. Installation of Parish Representative for St.
John, St. George and St. Patrick;
The General Secretary invited the new members of the
Executive Committee to take their seats as Directors.
• Mr. Allan James – Vice President
• Mr. Ken Whiteman – Representative for St. David’s/
St. Mark’s
• Mr. Eric Peters – Representative for St. John’s
• Mr. Patrick Francis – Representative for St. George’s
• Mr. Jester Noel – Representative for St. Patrick’s
• Mr. Peter Blair – Representative for St. Andrew’s
The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p. m. and a quorum
was established.
A motion was moved by the representative from Blue
Stars that the term of office for the position of Vice
President be for a period of four years. The motion was
seconded by Honved.
Voting: In favour -10 Against-6 Abstained-16
Motion failed
The term of office for the position of Vice President will
be for a period of two years in the first instance then
after elections that person will serve four years.
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners;
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the
GFA Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by the
GFA in 2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in
2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA – Financial performance
2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 – Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Section 1 & 2.
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 2011 – Grenada.
X. The status or lack thereof of St. George’s
University.
A motion was moved for the adjournment of the meeting by
Class Herb Roots and it was seconded by Happy Hill.
The meeting ended at 4:20 p. m.

THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
o. Items proposed by Combined Northerners
I. The status of the uniforms purchased for the GFA
Super League 2012.
II. The status of the replicas purchased by GFA in
2011.
III. Payments made to executive members in 2013.
IV. Analysis of GFA - Financial performance2013.
V. GFA Budget 2014 - Cash flow document.
VI. The interpretation of Article 38. Sections 1 &.2-
VIII. CFU bribery scandal 20ll - Grenada’s
X. The Status or lack thereof of St. George’s
University.
XI. Minutes of Extraordinary General council held in
2013.
1. Opening prayer – Randy Campbell
2. Roll Call
Executive Committee
members present were
Affiliates present were
Cheney Joseph – President
Allan James – Vice President
Jester Noel
Absent with apologies:
Peter Blair – O.O.S with
SNMT in Dominica
Other Executive Absent:
with NO excuse
Ken Whiteman
Eric Peters
Patrick Francis
GFA Secretariat present:
Mr. Lester Smith – Technical
Director
Ms. Barbara Buckmire
South Stars – Christopher
Joseph
St. John’s Sports – Randy
Campbell
TAMCC – Franklyn
Simpson
Combined Northerners –
Carl Phillip
Happy Hill – Sherryann
Hector
Hard Rock – Garvin
Charles
RGPF – Kasandra Pascal
Mt. Rich – Keim Cato
Sunjets United –
Bernadine Andrew
Christian Strikers – Kerina
Henry
Eagles Super Strikers –
Michael Phillip
3. Welcome
The president welcomed all to the continuation of the
meeting.
ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
Annual General Council Meeting Continuation of the Grenada Football Association (GFA)
held on Saturday 3 May, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
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It must be noted that a quorum was not established
on Saturday 26th April, 2014 so the meeting had to be
convened on Saturday 3rd May, 2014 at 10:00am at the
National Stadium players’ conference room.
4. Corrections of the minutes: Saturday 30th
March, 2013
Pg. 2 Should read……Clarice Charles
Pg. 8 Should read……..In shortened format
Pg. 10 Should read…….Mr. Clifton Paul
Pg. 11, No.2…. Should read…….US $500,000 and not
$500,000 US
Pg. 13, H Should read…..vote on proposal
Pg. 16 Should be……US infront of $70,000.00
Pg. 19 Should read…..Sabreita
5. Approval of the minutes held on Saturday 30th
March, 2013
6. A motion to approve the minutes by Carl Phillip,
Combined Northerners and seconded by
Christopher Joseph, South Stars.
7. Matters arising from the minutes
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that on April 27, 2013, we did
not do the budget and the audit financial statement.
They are both outstanding. Mr. Phillip also stated that
we had a draft budget from Mr. Wayne Francis and
indicated we can pass it, but he cannot remember the
date, but a meeting was convened.
The President indicated that the responsibility to
provide the minutes is the secretariat.
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that the member from Queens
Park Rangers, Mr. Griffith suggested we use a matrix in
moving forward with the minutes.
Page. 2
Sunjets:
The former General Secretary, Mr. Victor Daniel court
matter went to mediation and it was remedied. We have
to return to court on October 24th, 2014. The chairman
indicated that when Mr. Jeffrey Webb was in Grenada
he had a discussion with Mr. Daniel and a proposal
was made to him, but the president said he could not
make that decision while he was in the Cayman Islands.
He further stated that Mr. Daniel requested another
meeting, but was not convened. Both Mr. Daniel and
G.F.A feels they have a strong case.
Page. 7
Combined Northerners:
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that he did not get a report on
the US $40,000.00 as yet.
The Chairman said he spoke at length on the matter
on more than one occasion. The chairman indicated
to Mr. Phillip that he spoke to Mr. Ruel Edwards on the
matter and a report will be presented to him at the most
convenient time. Same will be presented at the next
Extra Ordinary Council meeting.
Mr. Phillip inquired about the status of Spartax. The
Chairman said he cannot speak on the issue because
the club representative in question is not present. Mr.
Carl suggested we can reach Spatax by submitting an
article in the newspaper and use all the other mediums
to reach them, and this can be done by the secretariat
or we remove them from the list of affiliates.
Sunjets:
Ms. Bernadine Andrew indicated that based on the GFA
statutes Article #16, Spartax suspend themselves.

Page.11
Update on Goal and Special Projects:
The President gave the meeting an update on both
projects. For the Goal Project, the chairman indicated
that there are some legal issues to be dealt with in terms
of termination clause, which FIFA legal does not want.
The Attorney General Mr. Cageton Hood said they will
bring the matter to the Cabinet. The Fond project is
now a Licence agreement as stated by FIFA. The GFA
legal is in discussion with FIFA legal on the matter.
The GFA is looking forward to propose our third goal
project by September, 2014, which is a Technical
Center.
Page 14
Mr. Phillip inquired the status with S.G.U as an affiliate
of GFA. The chairman responded by saying they were
supposed to be at the AGM, but was unable to attend.
They will participate in our Knock-out tournaments,
but not in the league competitions. The GFA and S.G.U
is working on Certification programme for coaches,
Medics, trainers and technical persons in partnership
with TAMCC.
Page 16
Sunjets
Ms. Bernadine Andrew indicated that one club voted
against the membership of SGU in 2013, which is
Sunjets.
The chairman informed the meeting that the Secretariat
received a letter from Five Stars indicating that former
member of Futgof is now a member of Five Stars. It was
suggested that Futgof send a letter to GFA in regards to
the letter from Five Stars. The letter was read to Council
by the chairman. Letter received on the 17 April, 2014.
Ms. Bernadine Andrew suggested that the Secretariat
send a communiqué to Five Stars informing them of
the number of delegates each member is allowed to
submit at Council and who are the three persons.
8. Corrections of the minutes: Saturday 27th April,
2013
Pg. 2-d….should read…..Carl Phillip of Combined
Northerners
The President suggests a summary page with all
the affiliates present with their club and name of the
representative.
Pg.3, No. 2 should read….. Ms. Bernadine Andrew…..
Pg.7, No.2 should read……information is lick…….
Pg. 7, No.3 should read….confidentially clause……
Pg.7, No.14 should be……US infront of $40,000.00
Pg. 8 should be…….$70,000.00 E.C.C
Pg. 12, No.g should be…….to remove that whole
paragraph by Mr. Smith……
9. Approval of the minutes held on Saturday 27th
April, 2013
A motion to approve the minutes by Carl Phillip,
Combined Northerners and seconded by Bernadine
Andrew, Sunjets.
10. Matters arising from the minutes
It was suggested that affiliates present at meetings, their
names must be recorded for the minutes. Members
must write to GFA of the delegate’s representatives for
their club.

AGM 2014 MINUTES
Members must inquire from the secretariat, all the courses
which will be held for the year and send the names of
members to attend each course with a Bio along with it.
Parish representatives must inform their membership on the
courses that are available to the GFA for the year.
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that the secretariat must include in
the agenda: the minutes, matters arising and correction for
the way forward.
Item – O
Combined Northerners:
Mr. Carl Phillip indicated that he is asking for information
and he not getting it. He further stated that he note it and
move on.
The Chairman told council that remuneration is in the
statutes. For 2013, February, $300.00 in March and $150.00
Financials:
The Chairman suggested that the Secretariat will put a
letter together for the members of council who request
information at least six weeks before the meeting.
Adjournment
The motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Carl
Phillip, Combined Northerners and seconded by Happy Hill,
Sherryann Hector. The meeting ended at 12:20 p. m.
Allan James
Recorder

AUDITEDFINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31ST DECEMBER,2014

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Auditors’ Report
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Income and Accummulated Deficit
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Management Information Schedules
49
50
51
52
54
60

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Association which comprise the statement of
financial position at 31st December, 2014 and the related statements of income and accumulated deficit and
cash flows for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Those charged with governance are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized
Entities. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are
reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of
the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly in all material respects, the financial position
of the Association as of 31st December, 2014 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities.
GRENADA
March, 2015 Accountants & business advisers:
REPORT OF THE AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
GRENADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Notes 2014 2013
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Current Assets
Inventories
Accounts receivable and prepayments
Cash and cash equivalents
TOTAL ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued charges
TOTAL LIABILITIES
TOTAL ACCUMULATED (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS AND LIABILITIES
4
5
6
7
8
4,234
37,799
73,103
50,885
161,787
$166,021
(71,002)
237,023
237,023
$166,021
8,821
184,365
55,735
44,854
284,954
$293,775
(595,079)
888,854
888,854
$293,775
The notes on pages 54 to 59 form an integral part of these financial statements
: President : Secretary
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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