Hon Elvis Harrigan, right, presents a plaque to BVIOC president Rey O'Neal, during a meeting with federations and associations. The plaque was given by PASO president Mario Vasquez Rana, during the October PASO General Assembly in Acupulco, which Hon. Harrigan attended. Photo>Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

TORTOLA—The BVI Olympic Committee is gearing up for major changes in leadership during its November 26 General Assembly, where elections will be held. President and founding member Rey O’Neal–who has been at the helm of the organization for 24 of its 28-year existence is stepping down. He will become the committee’s first immediate past president.

The BVIOC executive body will be decided on by its membership during the elections. Nominations for positions on the executive wrapped up on Nov 5. The list of nominees has to be circulated to member federations and associations at least 14 days before elections according to the constitution.
The constitution also states that incumbent members are automatically contesting their positions unless notice is received to the contrary. Members can nominate one or more persons and for one or more positions. Besides O’Neal, athletes’ representative Stephanie Russ Penn will not seek re-election.

Two positions on the executive are unopposed. Those nominated for posts on the executive body are: President; John R. Lewis and Ephraim Penn; 1st Vice President, John R. Lewis, Orlando Thomas, Ephraim Penn and Neville “Sheep” Smith; 2nd Vice President, Ephraim Penn, David Thomas, Roy Barry and Guy Malone; Secretary General, Dean Greenaway; Treasurer, Mark Chapman; Athletes Rep; Gloria Fahie and Zebalon McLean; Public Relations Officer, David Thomas.

Current Executive: President: Reynold O’Neal;*** 1st Vice President: John Lewis; 2nd Vice President: Ephraim Penn; Secretary General: Dean Greenaway; Treasurer: Mark Chapman; Public Relations Officer; David Thomas; Athletes Representative: Stephanie Russ Penn ***

*** Stepping down

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