Why vote for me - Why I am putting my name forward
The main reason for my candidacy is to offer IWUF members a 'choice' of who they wish to represent them as President. This is the foundation of a true democracy.
Whether I win or lose is not as important as ensuring IWUF members are made aware of key issues facing IWUF, and to know they have a 'voice' in the future direction of Wushu.
Democracy is fundamental to a fair and just society, and democratic elections ensure members, not leaders, are the true voice of an organisation. Having more than one candidate is a sign of a healthy and mature organisation.
For 21 years between 1990 and 2011 IWUF members have been 'introduced' to their new President at Congress, who was then elected with the clap of hands. This is not a democratic process, and it was only in 2011, when Raymond Smith entered his candidacy, that this changed. As a result of this, many things have started to improve.
IWUF has had four Presidents ~ Li Menghua (China) 1990.10~1995.08 (5-years);
Wu Shaozu (China) 1995.09~1999.11 (4 years); Li Zhijian (China); 1999.12~2003.10
(4 years); and currently Yu Zaiqing (China) 2003.11~2015.11 (12 years).
President Yu has served three times longer than any other IWUF President. The list of issues facing IWUF is growing. Perhaps it's time for Wushu to travel in a new direction?
All it will take is a 'vote for change' or a 'protest vote'. The power is in your hands!
Whether I win or lose is not as important as ensuring IWUF members are made aware of key issues facing IWUF, and to know they have a 'voice' in the future direction of Wushu.
Democracy is fundamental to a fair and just society, and democratic elections ensure members, not leaders, are the true voice of an organisation. Having more than one candidate is a sign of a healthy and mature organisation.
For 21 years between 1990 and 2011 IWUF members have been 'introduced' to their new President at Congress, who was then elected with the clap of hands. This is not a democratic process, and it was only in 2011, when Raymond Smith entered his candidacy, that this changed. As a result of this, many things have started to improve.
IWUF has had four Presidents ~ Li Menghua (China) 1990.10~1995.08 (5-years);
Wu Shaozu (China) 1995.09~1999.11 (4 years); Li Zhijian (China); 1999.12~2003.10
(4 years); and currently Yu Zaiqing (China) 2003.11~2015.11 (12 years).
President Yu has served three times longer than any other IWUF President. The list of issues facing IWUF is growing. Perhaps it's time for Wushu to travel in a new direction?
All it will take is a 'vote for change' or a 'protest vote'. The power is in your hands!