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Since
the inception of the Association, there has been little time
taken to develop a "mission statement"
that is meaningful to the Association and the potential members
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It
is therefore timely that the Association clearly indicates
its aims and the methods by which the sport of surfing can
develop within Papua New Guinea initially and also partake
in the growing international fraternity of surfing. |
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The
geographic make up of this country dictates that the sport
must develop at provincial levels and will thus require the
support of the people residing in the immediate vicinity.
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It
is obvious that the lessons learned and the example of the
Vanimo (Lido) Surf Camp be recognised by the Association members
and wherever possible this positive experience be the catalyst
for future developments. It also seems logical that the personalities
involved with the development of Vanimo namely Andrew Abel,
Hon. John Tekwie and the surfers themselves be pre-eminent
when similar projects are identified. |
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The Association should endeavour to represent the sport of
surfing and be the vehicle through which national and participation
in international events are sanctioned. Similarly if the successes
of Tahiti continue, the sponsorship aspect must be monitored
to ensure the sport is promoted in the best possible manner.
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The
success of the Association will be, as is the norm, directly
related to the efforts of Individuals. Due to the transient
nature of many "surfers" currently living in PNG,
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onus will often fall back on the "same old few".
It is therefore imperative that all members feel free to contribute
using their own experiences or ti^luences for the good of
the sport. |
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All
Association members should be aware of undoubted benefits that
are available and unique to PNG surfing and the responsibility
they have to ensure their involvement will at all times be positive
and supportive. |
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The
affluence of the western world and the perceived need by travellers
(and surfers in particular) to visit the more exotic locations
around the globe, clearly presents a potential for PNG that
will benefit all those involved. This is where there Is a
real need to marry the aesthetics of the sport with commercial
common sense whilst never denigrating the cultural and geographical
beauty of this country. |
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Kieren
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Patron |
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8th
November 1995 |
