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Subject: Life suspension of Mohammed Hegazi
To: "Glenys Lawrie"
Cc: "Mohammed A. Hegazi"
Received: Tuesday, 15 November, 2011, 6:37 AM
-- On Tue, 15/11/11, Harry Malcolm
15-11-11
Dear Glenys
I write to you as president of the West Australian Scrabble Committee,I understand that in 2008 or soon after, Mohammed Hegazi who has never played in WA was suspended for life from playing there.
This appears to follow action by the Victorian Committee which are now being exposed as at least denial of natural justice, and where cheating claims have collapsed and been apologised for by Trevor Halsall.
Examination of your Constitution in any case shows no pathway to such a decision by you and no reciprocal arrangements with other states.
I note that Mohammed Hegazi has continued to be a regular player elsewhere since that time. I am of the view that your continuing ban is illegal and a denial of natural justice.
I therefore require of you:
1) The legal basis on which you have decided you can suspend him at all, let alone for life
2) The minutes of discussion and decision when the decision was made.
or failing that
1) advice from you that the ban is rescinded and unreserved apologies are forwarded to Mohammed Hegazi.
It is simply a matter of fact that justice for Mohammed will be keenly pursued, hopefully not requiring a legal stoush.
Thank you for a prompt response
Harry Malcolm
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From: "Harry Malcolm"
To: "Glenys Lawrie"
Cc: "Mohammed A. Hegazi"
27-11-11
Dear Glenys
Neither of us is aware of any response from you and being ignored and/or delaying by you on this issue is tantamount to bullying.
We reasonably require of you to advise us of your response, even if it is no intention to provide the documentation.
I have no intention of risking my childrens' well being in an organisation where it appears they can be bullied on a whim and hearsay.
The life suspension of a player who has never played in your state looks absurd on the face of it, so we require of you the documents that made such an action seem allowable to you, and the whole and unabridged minutes of the decision forthwith.
If legal action is necessary, we will be seeking costs, so we trust you will act with the best interests of your Association by being open and transparent.
We would forthwith otherwise require of you an unconditional written apology to Mohammed, unconditional repeal of the ban, and the apology and repeal to be published on this ozscrabble list and in the ATB.
thank you
Harry Malcolm
From: "Harry Malcolm"
To: "Chris Hall"
Cc: "Mohammed A. Hegazi"
I have emailed Glenys Lawrie twice in relation to the WA 2008 life ban on Mohammed Hegazi who has never played in WA.
1) I have asked her for written evidence of a then existing reciprocal relationship with Vic, and noted Vic only gave him a one year ban.
2) I have also asked where in the WA constitution is there a pathway to action against him ? (your Constitution below).. I am requesting a copy of the minutes related to his being banned.
I believe the action was illegal and must be repealed forthwith
Glenys has failed to even acknowledge the emails so the matter will unnecessarily widen and/or escalate, and a non response in addition to an unlawful action fought out in the courts will bring scrabble in disrepute and unnecessary costs. If her ignoring is deliberate, it in itself is a form of bullying.
I appeal to you to urge Glenys to address the request directly, which should not be a problem if she is confident of her grounds.
Harry Malcolm
0413 802 436
Warburton
Vic 3799
CONSTITUTION
The WA State Government is currently reviewing the law covering Incorporated organisations and how they are run. New legislation is expected to be put before parliament before the end of the year. One key part of these changes is the need for a new set of Rules; or Constitution; and the government has offered a model set of rules for incorporated organisations.
The following is the current Constitution and Rules of the Australian Scrabble Player's Association (WA) Inc., dated July 2006.
THE CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE
AUSTRALIAN SCRABBLE PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION (WA) INC
(1) NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION
1.1 The name of the Association is the Australian Scrabble Players Association (WA). It is a democratic non-profit organisation of Scrabble players who meet regularly for the purpose of playing social and competitive word games.
(2) PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION
2.1 To provide members with an opportunity to meet at suitable venues.
2.2 To publish a regular newsletter and supply information to all players wishing to know more about word games.
2.3 To encourage regular social and competitive activities for members, to assist clubs in the organisation of tournaments and to hold an annual State Championship.
2.4 To encourage interest and involvement of members in activities throughout
2.5 To develop standards and ethics of play.
2.6 To encourage and assist local clubs.
2.7 To disburse the property and the income of the Association solely towards the promotion of the purposes of the Association.
(3) QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION
3.1 A person may, subject to the approval of a general meeting and agreement to abide by the rules of Scrabble as set by the Australian Scrabble Players Association (WA), become a member of the Association upon payment of an annual subscription, the amount of which will be determined at the Annual General Meeting and will become due on July 1 each year.
(4) EXPULSION OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
4.1 The Committee may expel a member when his or her conduct is deemed to be unbecoming or detrimental to the interests of the Association, or to bring the Association into disrepute.
4.2 The Committee shall communicate, either orally or in writing, to the member notice of the expulsion and the date of the general meeting at which the expulsion was decided.
4.3 The person expelled shall be given 30 days to appeal in writing against expulsion.
4.4 A general meeting may confirm or set aside the decision of the general meeting to expel the member.
(5) REGISTER OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
5.1 A Register of current financial members will be maintained.
(6) ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
6.1 An annual subscription is to be paid by each member, the amount of which will be determined at the general meeting held prior to the Annual General Meeting, and which will become due on 1 July of each year.
(7) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION.
7.1 An AGM is to be held once each year.
7.2 A quorum will be at least one representative from at least half the metropolitan clubs.
7.3 Written submissions will be requested from country clubs to ensure their representation.
(8) COMMITTEE HAVING MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION
8.1 The Committee shall consist of the delegates/representatives attending from each club.
8.2 The positions of office will be a State Co-ordinator, President, Treasurer, Secretary, Ratings Officer and a Publicity Officer. The State Co-ordinator will liaise with the association in other States of Australia.
8.3 The election of persons to positions of office will occur at the Annual General Meeting. Such persons will hold office for one year. In the event of a vacancy, the committee may appoint a member to fill the office.
8.4 A quorum will be at least one representative from at least half the metropolitan clubs.
(9) PROCEDURES OF GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
9.1 A minimum of four (4) general meetings will be held each year.
9.2 Members will be advised by circular of impending general meetings.
9.3 Minutes of meetings will be circulated to all committee members and club representatives.
(10) DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
10.1 In the event of the dissolution of the Association the surplus funds and property will be distributed to the Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Incorporated).
(11) PROPERTY AND INCOME OF THE ASSOCIATION.
11.1 The property and income of the Association shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects or purposes of the Association and no part of that property or income may be paid or otherwise distributed, directly or indirectly, to members of the Association, except in good faith in the promotion of those objects or purposes.
(12) FUNDS OF THE INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION.
12.1 The funds of the Incorporated Association are deposited with the StateWest Credit Society Limited (previously known as API Auscom Credit Society).
12.2 Books of account will be maintained by the Treasurer.
12.3 An Annual Financial Report will be presented to the Annual General Meeting each year.
(13) CUSTODY OF RECORDS AND RESOURCES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
13.1 An office bearer of the incorporated association will be the custodian of the records, resources and equipment which is the property of the incorporated association.
(14) INSPECTION BY MEMBERS OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS.
14.1 Records and documents are presented at each general meeting and annual general meeting for inspection by members.
(15) AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND RULES
15.1 The Constitution and Rules of the Association may be amended, added to or deleted from at a general meeting by special resolution and must be registered in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 1987.
15.2 To proceed the amendment must be voted for by 75% of the members voting at the meeting.
Issued: 1 July 1996
So far, I am not aware of any response to Harry's three emails. I think that South African jewish migration stopped in WA and never had much contact with civilisation on the East Coast.
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