A strong crowd this morning
enthusiastically approved the new Ghajnsielem F.C.
Committee for the 2008/9 season. The new administration
will be led by President Sammy Rapa who is well known
for his managerial skills and experience in the tourism
sector. The extraordinary general meeting which started
at 11.00am took place in the form of a rally with
players, ex-players, members and beneficiaries giving
the full support to the new members of the committee.
New GFA President Alvin Grech
made a short introduction reminding all those present
that during the last AGM held on the 6th of June, no potential
candidates were nominated for the new committee. The GFA
therefore assigned Victor Xerri and Alex Spiteri to seek potential candidates to form a new administration.
Honorary President Joe
Cauchi also made a short speech focusing on the
sacrifice and dedication that each previous
administrations gave to the Club. Ghajnsielem Mayor
Francis Cauchi welcomed the new administration and urged
everyone to contribute for the success of the Club. The
Mayor invited all the Ghajnselmizi to engage in healthy
debates while refraining from negative critique. He
ended his speech suggesting that all those who have an
opinion should approach a member of the committee for
discussion rather then raise it in public.
The present crowd felt a
sense of unity as it was then then announced that
outgoing President Raymond Grech has been appointed as
Honorary President of the Club.
Finally it was Mr Sammy
Rapa's turn to deliver his maiden speech. He started by
narrating some of his personal experiences from the days
when he was a goal keeper and when he still used to live
in Ghajnsielem. He seemed visibly honoured to manage
such a prestigious Club and pledged to give his full
support and dedication. His leadership will be based on
seriousness and sincerity while insisting that the
Club's doors are open to everyone. Mr Rapa warned that
in order to succeed, a sense of discipline must first be
developed especially among the players and the
supporters. He felt confident that the Club's future is
bright and assured everyone that he will work hard to
unleash the potential of Ghajnsielem's youths.
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2008/9 Administration
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President |
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Sammy Rapa |
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Vice-President |
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Willie
Cutajar |
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Secretary |
|
Joseph
Sultana |
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Assistant Secretary |
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Paul Mallia |
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Treasurer |
|
Charlie Grima |
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Assistant Treasurer |
|
Charlie
Azzopardi |
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PRO |
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Victor Xerri |
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Members |
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Antonello
Tabone |
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Steve Cutajar |
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Italo Cauchi |
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GFA Delegate |
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Alex Spiteri |
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Honorary Presidents |
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Raymond Grech |
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Joe Cauchi |