Geneva, April 2008 – The World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball (WVBF) Federation held its Board of Administration meetings in Geneva last week, led by Jean-Pierre Seppey, its president in order to examine the achievements of these first two years since its creation and also to plan the development of its activities worldwide in the next two years. A gala dinner was held in closing at the Royal Hotel (Manotel Group) with the participation of many personalities among whom Mr Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy.
On Friday evening April 11 over 100 participants attended the WVBF Gala Dinner – donors, sponsors, guests, WVBF officials – were there to support the development actions in favour of underprivileged children around the world. Jean-Pierre Seppey, president of the Federation spoke about the importance of field action in behalf of the needy populations and stressed how, especially among the younger ones, volleyball should first be a game of fun, friendship and amusement before becoming a sport. He also reminded the audience of one of the many decisions made by the Board of Administration to support from an ethical, legal and communication point of view, any Volleyball or Beach Volleyball player or official who would be suspended or expelled for unjustified reasons by any organization for having participated in a WVBF competition, activity or event. Geneviève Mendoza-Lavanchy, responsible for development, through a moving video clip, demonstrated the positive consequences of sport among children and teenagers. Finally, Alexandre Czech, in charge of finances, reminded the public that « the transparency in our accounts and our actions is for us an absolute lifestyle and the foundation of all our decisions”.
The gala was honoured by the presence of Mr. Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy, Swiss entrepreneur who, out of nothing but a vision, created the company which is today Adecco, the number 1 international temporary work company followed by the American Manpower. Mr. Lavanchy is a passionate promoter of sport and a defender of ethics in business and in sports.
The evening was skilfully entertained by the famous jazzman Doctor Gabs and his orchestra. Doctor Gabs, of Zaire background is a master of Swing and Boogie-Woogie and in 47 years of career has been on the world’s greatest scenes such as Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Carnegie Hall in New York, and Victoria Hall in Geneva. A very talented author and composer, behind his piano brought fire to an enthusiastic audience. He will perform again exceptionally next April 24 at the dedication of « Gabs Music Lounge » in Geneva.
The WVBF, World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Federation, encourages every aspect of development and growth of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball around the world but above all in respect of ethics, fair-play, solidarity and financial transparency as well as the democratic principles of the Olympic Chart. Two years after its official launching the WVBF already has 60 national federations affiliated and is becoming, during this time of great troubles in the world of sports, as a standard of Olympic principles within its sport.
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