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Honorary Directors and the 2011 Administrators announced

FRIENDS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING

The FRIENDS of BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING: by Brian Zelley

It could be argued that the sport of Amateur Boxing in British Columbia
has many friends comprised of different groups and individuals scattered around the Province.

BRITISH COLUMBIA AMATEUR BOXING HALL OF FAME

A fresh new group of friends of ex-boxing folk asnd some active folks
that joined together in June 2010.By September 2010  The six administrators are:
Ray Beaulieu, Scott Galloway, Daniel McGarvie, 
Steven Kodiak, Steve Wood and Brian Zelley.

By September 2010, 15 names from a list of 50 were selected as the core group;
Rick Brough, Dave Brown, Fred Desrosiers, Dick Findlay, Fred Fuller,
Freddy Fuller, Eddie Haddad, Chris Ius, Elio Ius, Harold Mann,
Pat O'Reilly, Frank Scott, Manny Sobral, Dale Walters and Jimmy Walters.

It is expected more names will be recognized in 2011 by the 2011 Administrators.

 THE FRIENDS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BOXING (2000)

Before the BC Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame, there was a small group
 formed in Vancouver in 2000 called Friends of British Columbia Boxing.
Some years back, there was a story in the VANCOUVER COURIER"
about the groups decision to have a group to remember past boxing folks
with their names on plaques on park benches at Hasting's Park.

Some of the folks involved include
 RICK FLECK and CID BIANCO,

2001 Names;  JAMIE OLLENBERGER and EDDIE OSTAPOVICH
2002 Names:  ELIO IUS and FRED FULLER

Not sure if this group still exists, but it was a great way to remember
past members of amateur boxing from the Greater Vancouver area.

THE ROAD AHEAD:  EX-BOXERS OF BC

There has been past discussions about the formation of a ex-boxers of BC Group or Society
which could include past or even current pesons involved in the sport of amateur and
professional boxing from boxers, trainers, officials and coaches.

One of the projects of the group could be taking over the administration of the
British Columbia Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame, or they may want to expand
it to include pro boxing, but some of the old time pros such as KEN LINDSAY, 
FRANK & STAN ALMOND,  JACKIE TURNER,  BILLY TOWNSEND
and ithers would be covered in amateur boxing.

Billy Townsend

BC AMATEUR BOXINGS NEW HORIZONS - 2011

FROM THE ASHES TO THE BRIGHT FLAMING STARS - By: Brian W. Zelley -

The Moody Blues: "Vast vision must improve our sight"...

As a follow-up to OUT OF THE SHADOWS, I see a new horizon for the sport of amateur boxing in British Columbia.
I saw in it in the faces of some of the novice boxers in Victoria in April 2010, and I saw it in the faces of some of the officials
and coaches and ex-boxers that paraded into the ring along with George Chuvalo and some of the stories.

But, I saw it in the faces and heard
 it in the voices of members of the new or revived clubs as they look forward to more
activity in future days. But, the brightest stories were some of the post-boxing stories
of the boxers that regardlessof the results many realized it was just a learning experience
and they would do better next time.

THe good news is, the final day of the 2010 BC Golden Gloves was only12 days ago
and some of the boxing clubs are working on the improvements that will be necessary
 if the young boxers hope to step onto the path that will lead to the "Road To Excellence"
where all things are possible with dedication, desire and determination.

Most may never reach the victory stand in a National or International tournament,
but if they strife to be the best that they can be, then they
will stand-out as true Champions of the sport of amateur boxing.

However, the road will always be paved with unknowns and setbacks, so now is the time
for all amateur boxing clubs in British Columbia and Canada to look forward to the
new horizons and reach out to make all things possible. Part of that new beginning
will be for all clubs in each region to join together and through open and timely
communication, enthusiastic co-operation,
and with a clear vision make things happen and open the doors
to the many paths that will lead each willing trainee
to the "road to excellence" without setbacks, barriers and limited competition.