22 May 2012 - EMAU becomes World Archery Europe

EMAU becomes World Archery Europe Amsterdam – 22 May 2012   The 13th EMAU Congress was held on 20 May 2012 in Amsterdam, at the eve of the European Archery Championships. It was a fruitful and historical Congress: the delegates from 40 countries voted at a large majority the name change of the European Continental Union, from EMAU to World Archery Europe (WAE).   Elections also took place during the Congress. Vladimir ESHEEV (RUS) was re-elected as Vice President. Thierry ZINTZ (BEL) and Trudy MEDWED (AUT) were also confirmed as Council members and Lind ROLF (DEN) will join them as a new Council member.   The elections went on with the Committees positions. The following people were elected:   DTAC Committee Patrick LEBEAU (FRA) Trudy MEDWED (AUT) Evelyn PAPADOPOULOU (GRE) Junior Development Committee Gullimar AKERLUND (SWE) Paola BERTONE (ITA) Irena ROSA (SLO) Judges Committee Jean MARTENS (BEL) Pol NEY (LUX) Henk WAGEMAKERS (NED) 3D & Field Committee Cenneth AHLUND (SWE) Michel ADNET (FRA) Roberto GOTELLI (ITA)   Award Gianni MANGINO announced his retirement as EMAU Treasurer after having cooperated with EMAU for a 20 years period. He received a warm applause by the Congress and the title of EMAU Honorary Treasurer. The President Mario SCARZELLA gave him a Plaquette from EMAU.   Marinella PISCIOTTI WAE Secretary General Edited by World Archery Communication