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1.1 ROLL CALL & QUORUM CONFIRMATION
The General Assembly invitation and agenda was duly shared with the WFSGI Members (WFSGI By-laws 6.4 & 6.5)
Quorum confirmation by WFSGI Legal Counsel Jochen Schaefer
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1.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the WFSGI General Assembly, February 4, 2017
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WFSGI BICYCLE MEMBERS
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Currently 105 bicycle members
2 new members in 2017:
• ERE Research
• Oexchange.io
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2017
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Steering Committee 2 meetings
Technical Committee 2 meetings
Wheel Committee 2 meetings
Saddle Committee 1 meeting
UCI Equipment Commission 1 meetings
UCI Working Group on disc brakes 4 meetings
Taipei Cycle Show
Eurobike show
World Cycling Forum
UCI Headquarters
Conference calls
Competitions
Physical meetings Other
Total: 12 meetings
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KEY TOPICS IN 2017
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UCI management team change
Disc brakes in road racing
Adoption of ISO safety based standards by the UCI
Wheel Impact Test implementation in ISO 4210
Liaison role with ISO and CEN groups
World Cycling Forum
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UCI MANAGEMENT TEAM CHANGE
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David Lappartient Jean-Christophe PéraudPresident Manager of Equipment and the
fight against technological fraud
UCI Equipment Commission has been renamed as UCI Equipment and Fight against
technological fraud Commission. WFSGI, represented by Robbert de Kock, has
remained its position in the revised Commission.
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DISC BRAKES IN ROAD RACING
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First season-long trial completed in 2017. Trial extended until the end of 2018.
WFSGI is part of UCI initiated working group to monitor all related developments (4 meetings in 2017).
Proposal for permanent disc brake adoption planned in 2018.
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ADOPTION OF ISO SAFETY STANDARDS
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Proposal by WFSGI aerodynamics and weight limitation working group accepted by the UCI in June 2017.
From January 1, 2019 UCI to adopt ISO safety standards for:
- Bicycle frames- Bicycle forks- Bicycle handlebars- Bicycle stems
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WHEEL IMPACT TEST IN ISO-4210
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Wheel impact test which was developed by the
UCI and WFSGI has been included in CEN
Technical Report.
The test is in its final phase to be considered for
inclusion in ISO 4210 – Worldwide safety
requirements for bicycles.
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LIAISON ROLE WITH CEN AND ISO
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WFSGI represented in: CEN-TC333 Innovative materials used in manufacturing of bicycles.
ISO-TC-149-SC1 Cycles and major sub-assemblies.
ISO-TC-31-SC10-WG16 Tyre designations and dimensions for bicycle tyres and rims.
WFSGI can efficiently update its members on International standards development.
Increasing opportunities to synchronize standards between different stakeholders.
FEEDBACK VIA ANONYMOUS QUESTIONNAIRESOverall response rate of 62.5%
86% rated the event "excellent" or "very good“.
79.8% indicate the information provided was “extremely” to “very helpful”.
83.8% are either “extremely likely” or “very likely” to recommend the WCF to a friend.
100% would like WCF to be organized again
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WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF
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WFSGI becomes a proud supporter of the World Bicycle Relief (WBR) to strengthen their advocacy work and capacity building.
WBR mobilizes people through The Power of Bicycles – increases access to education, healthcare and livelihoods.
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“The endorsement shows the positive impact bicycles can have. It lies at the heart of our industry to seize that power and raise awareness.”
Jeroen Snijders BlokCOO of Accell Group, Chair of WFSGI Bicycle Committee
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FORECAST 2018
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Close collaboration with the new UCI leadership team to explore technical and
other partnership opportunities.
Collaboration with all stakeholders to facilitate disc brake adoption and
implementation in road racing
Continue to seek regulatory solutions that provide bicycle manufacturers with
more possibilities for innovation
Explore possibilities in E-Mountain bike and E-Road bike racing
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IOC RELATIONS
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Meeting with IOC President in May 2017 to discuss the future cooperationSupport physical activity
Continue support smaller NOCsSupport standdards and compliance through WFSGI RSI initiative
Improve industry conditions and collaboration
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IOC COLLABORATION
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IOC WFSGI CISO Committee Meeting in October in Lausanne to develop specific areas of collaboration
An annex to the overarching framework MoC (2016) was signed
Committee Meeting at ISPO 2018 to work out details
Next meetings in Q1 in PyeongChang and Lausanne
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WFSGI/IOC NOC SUPPORT PROGRAMME
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Building on the success of Rio the programme was extended to PC 2018
18 NOCs, 50+ athletes THANK YOU
Adidas – Descente – Mizuno – Odlo –Under Armour and the other brands who were ready to support
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IOC RULE 40 – ADVERTISING
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Webinars and practical guide «Advertising around the Olympic Games – What you need to know as a sporting goods brand»
Updates on developments (DOSB) Facilitation of business as usual for the
SGI
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IOC RULE 50 – MANUFACTURER ID
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Guidelines V2 published in Dec Buenos Aires YOG 2018 published Tokyo 2020 preparations launched
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HELMETS, GOGGLES, GLOVES, ARM/LEG PROTECTION & POLES
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FIS Meetings to discuss challenges the industry faces concerning commercial markings
Participation in the FIS Advertisement CommissionSolution achieved for goggle straps and improvements for goggle/helmet branding in place as of PC 2018 (Rule 50)
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BADMINTON WORKING GROUP
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WFSGI BWF Manufacturers Meeting in December in Dubai
Synthetic/outdoor shuttle cock developments
Uniform guidelines and development BWF development program «Shuttle
Time»
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AQUATICS COMMITTEE
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Regular meetings and calls• Standard for aquatic eyewear
• Chemicals management
• Growing of swimming and physical activity promotion
• Relations to governing bodies
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AQUATICS COMMITTEE
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Wetsuits open water swimmingWFSGI conducted a survey on behalf of the Committee member brands
Aim to gather information on the effects of the FINA rule change to service athletes and protect athlete welfareReport representative for elite athletes providing clear indications of concerns and proposals to solution for safe and fair competitive environment
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PROGRAM REVIEW (I)
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Status Quo of the CoA: So far 5 federations and 46 regular
member companies have returned the filled in CoA form
List of companies who submitted theform has been publicly uploaded on WFSGI website
Clear commitment to continue CoAreporting
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PROGRAM REVIEW (II)
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Position papers completed
Available on the WFSGI public website
Shared with ILO, OECD, IOE for comment
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PROGRAM REVIEW (III)
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WFSGI CR Heads-Up Review of the application scope of CoC Engagement with other organizations:
• Alignment and exchange with AFIRMGroup
• ILO SCORE Program introduction
• Human Rights @ Mega SportsEvents / IHRB Sporting ChancePrinciples
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RESPONDING TO INDUSTRY TRENDS
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Survey amongst manufacturer basisto assess issues and best practices
Create heat map
Connect with other industry associations
Seek deeper engagement with manufacturers
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STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION
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Deepen and formalize relationshipwith leading organizations and MSIs
Review possibility to sign MoUs
Build CR directory
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REPORT 2017
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1. WFSGI Labelling Database, status
2. IPR Protection, update
3. WFSGI ABC Position Paper
4. Latest Developments in the Digital Space
5. New Legal Working Areas
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1. WFSGI LABELLING DATABASE, STATUS
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• Label ALL your products easily & properly49 countries + overarching regional requirements
• Alert mechanism on proposed regulations• 6 product categories (+ packaging)
Apparel, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment,Footwear, Bicycles & Electronics
• Save time & money by joining your peersAnnual fees based on companies’turnover(e.g. smallest companies only pay $ 8’776 annually)
• Designing phase completed & Partnership Agreement currently being signed
GoLiveDate: July 2018
WH
O IS
IN?
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2. IPR PROTECTION, UPDATE
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Fight Offline Physical storesPhysical locations
Fight Online Internet
WFSGI IP contacts databaseTrusted worldwide investigators + cooperation
for enforcement operations (video available 1:38)
Authentication Project – Security SolutionsTrack-and-Trace tecnologies to protect your
products
Convey Srl.Combat online brand abuses
Customs AuthoritiesPartnership with the WCO (IPM tool) to fight
against counterfeiting
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3. WFSGI ABC POSITION PAPER
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• 100% finalized• Provides information to help WFSGI members
counter-act bribery & corruption.• Outlines benefits & challenges of maintaining
high standards & gives an explanation on howwe intend to support WFSGI membersregardless of size in responding to theincreasing challenges both in the sport world &in the legislative environment.
• Next steps: ABC Trainings, discussion on variousformats (webinars, conferences)
• Adoption on a volontary basis
ABC
TASK
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4. DEVELOPMENTS - DIGITAL SPACE
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• Geo-Blocking: new rules by end 2018• European Commission Report on eCommerce
& Selective Distribution: published in May 2017
• Judgment of European Court of Justice on Coty Case: published in December 2017
• General Data Protection Regulation: new rules in May 2018
• Review of ePrivacy legislation: new rules by end 2018
FESI
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5. NEW LEGAL WORKING AREAS
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• New Working Group on Product Safety
• Privacy issues: observing phase
• Evolution of the legal profession: need to follow-up & continously monitor the developments
• Closer Cooperation with the Trade Committee: cross committee group to be formed (i.e. Governement Affairs)
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A HELPING HAND IN YOUR DAILY LIFE...
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Thank you for your attention!Interested by some topics of the WFSGILegal Committee?Please do not hesitate to contact:• Dr. Jochen Schaefer, WFSGI Legal
Counsel and Chairman of the WFSGILegal Committee: [email protected]
• And/or, Charlotte Giudicelli, WFSGI Headof Legal: [email protected]
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MANUFACTURERS FORUM 2017 FACTS
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140PARTICIPANTS
18COUNTRIES
10KEYNOTESPEAKERS
1 WORKSHOP
1 UNRIVALLED
NETWORKINGOPPORTUNITY
2 DAYS
3 SPONSORS
3 MEDIA PARTNERS
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MANUFACTURERS FORUM 2017FEEDBACK
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74 participants provided feedback:
70.5 % rated the forum as Very Good or even Excellent.
70.8 % of the information rated as very or extremely useful.
78.1 % rated the amount of value for money as fair or great deal.
73 % would recommend the Forum to someone else
93 % of the attendees indicate WMF should be organized in 2018
37 % indicated Vietnam as the location for the next WMF
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OUTLOOK 2018
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Mandate: Collaborative effort between brands and manufacturers Urgent issues affecting manufacturers and brands Stakeholder & issue mapping via survey Q1 2018 3-year plan
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BIG PROBLEM, HUGE OPPORTUNITY
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Physical activity in the headlinesThe Times, 24 January 2018:
«Lazy lifestyles to cause surge in serious illness»
«Middle-aged warned millions of older people will have four diseases in 20 years»
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THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY, SUPPORTED BY THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COMMITTEE, COMMITS TO:
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1Raise awareness of the benefits of
physical activity and sport
Increase levels of physical activity and sports participation, especially among children.
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ACTIVE IN GLOBAL CONVERSATION
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WHO - Contributing to Global Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018-2020 drafting (unique role of private sctor)• Shared industry case studies for WHO‘sToolkit: Physical Activity
Technical Package
UNESCO – Global education policy• Sixth World Conference of Ministers of Sport and Senior Responsible for Physical
Education and Sport (MINEPS VI)
IOC – Active Cities• Session to explore collaboration possibilities
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POSITION PAPER NEXT STEPS
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Time to Operationalize A clear and powerful industry position PAC workshop
• Collective Action
• Roadmap to Tokyo 2020
• Opportunities to inform roadmap efforts and participate in efforts/moments on road to Tokyo 2020 Communications Toolkit for WFSGI members
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COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT
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Contents include:• Aligned messaging
• Case studies
• Best practices
• Thought-starters
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UPDATES
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WFSGI delegation visits to different ministries in Asian countries
Meeting organized by WFSGI with manufacturers in VietNam
Brazil FTW AD update
WTO Public Forum: Trade behind the Scenes: A Sporting Goods Industry Perspective
• The importance of private sector consultation for the Trade Facilitation Agreement.
• Practical examples from Latin America.
• The federation’s role in supporting sport sector engagement in trade discussion
• Opportunities to make GSP more inclusive.
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OUTLOOK
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Inform WFSGI members on significant antitrust decision of Swiss Federal Supreme Court
WCO consideration for treatment of apparel and textile including technologies
WTO private sector engagement
WTO PF tbc
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WFSGI TRADE C’TTEE MANDATE
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Topics to be included in the WFSGI Trade Committee’s mandate:
Customs Technical barriers to trade
Protectionism
Regulations Global taxes
Supply chain
Logistics Change of Committee name
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5.1.1 CLOSING 2017 – BALANCE SHEET (IN CHF)
2016 2017 2016 2017
Current Asset 2’324’228 2’866’205 Liability 500’401 841’913
Long Term Liabilities
275’000 450’000
Fixed Assets 2 2 Equity 1’548’828 1’574’293
Total 2’324’230 2’866’207 Total 2’324’230 2’866’207
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5.1.2 CLOSING 2017 – P&L (IN CHF)
2016 2017Income 2’084’169 2’441’929
Expenses - 2’099’570 -2’198’181
Net Profit before result and depreciation
-15’401 243’748
Loss on deptors/depreciation/provision
+94’700 -204’700
Other costs/taxes/valuationadjustments, charges, etc.
-7’532 -13’583
Result of the year 71’766 25’465
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5.1.3 CLOSING 2017 – INCOMEAccount Number INCOME
budget KCHF effective KCHF %
MEMBERS
6100 Industry Suppliers 1214.00 1214.54 0.046110 Industry Supporters 23.10 19.80 -14.296115 National / Regional 85.00 85.00 0.006120 Associate Members 8.00 8.00 0.006250 Sustaining Members 95.00 100.75 6.05
New Members 30.00 37.34 24.476301 Reinvocing 0.00 30.14 -6511 Extr. income on membership 0.00 0.00 -
Sub total Members 1455.10 1495.58 2.78
OTHER -
6200 Handbook 180.00 198.87 10.496130 Handling fee s/Olympic tickets 15.00 442.11 2847.376304 FIFA Pledge 90.00 140.91 56.576311 Meeting - WMF 160.00 121.54 -24.036302 Meeting - WCF 160.00 164.31 2.696305 CSR Strategy 20.00 22.90 14.506306 RSI 60.00 70.00 16.676309 Labelling Project 0.00 230.17 -6310 WFSGI HK Office costs 50.00 0.00 -6510 Exceptionnal Profit 0.00 11.85 -6312 Other income 0.00 16.83 -6450 Interest Income 0.00 0.06 -
Sub total Others 735.00 1419.55 93.14
TOTAL Income 2190.10 2915.12 33.1071
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5.1.4 CLOSING 2017 – EXPENSESAccount Number EXPENSES
budget KCHF effective KCHF %
Wages 1189.00 1120.38 -5.774000 Wages 1018.56 976.844501 Consultancy 0.00 0.004002 Compensations Insurance 0.00 -15.094010 Social Security 75.73 68.834020 Medical Plan 5.19 4.344030 Accident Insurance 7.30 5.894040 Pension Plan 81.22 79.574050 Search 1.00 0.004100 Rent 38.00 37.06 -2.46
Printing & Freight 59.00 70.18 18.964150 Postage 2.00 0.784155 Freight 35.00 37.004170 Printing/Office Material /Equipment 6.00 14.544165 Printing Handbook 16.00 17.874190 Agency Costs 30.00 5.23 -82.574200 Travel 150.00 196.40 30.934205 Company Car 14.40 14.40 0.004210 Meetings divers 25.00 27.50 10.004211 Manufacturer Forum 140.00 109.93 -21.484301 World Cycling Forum 140.00 128.10 -8.504299 CSR Strategy 0.00 6.66 -4300 RSI 80.00 13.98 -82.524302 Labelling project 0.00 230.17 -4213 WFSGI HK Office costs 100.00 67.43 -32.574220 Olympic Tickets 0.00 431.14 -4500 Fees 42.00 54.78 30.424502 Legal fees 18.00 20.58 14.334505 Helpdesk 5.00 0.00 -4120 Telephone/Handy/Internet 24.00 16.52 -31.184140 Website 10.00 68.70 586.98
General/Administration 50.00 41.95 -16.104180 Photocopy 6.00 8.484402 Banking Charges 6.00 1.634405 Credit Card Charges 1.00 0.004600 Insurance 5.00 1.854800 Computer Expenses 27.00 24.004900 Miscellanious 5.00 5.984990 Depreciation 0.00 0.00 -4910 Valuation Adjustments 0.00 21.47 -4920 Loss on receivables 20.00 29.70 48.50
Exceptional Loss 0.00 0.00 -4911 Provision 0.00 175.00 -4520 Extraordinary taxes 0.00 1.61 -4521 Taxes 5.00 0.79 -84.28
Sub total 2139.40 2889.66 35.07
Net (Profit/Loss) 50.70 25.46 -49.77
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7. VOTE TO RECONFIRM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS
The WFSGI Finance Committee and Board recommend the GA to approve continuation with Multifiduciaire/Fribourg as the WFSGI accountant and external auditor for 2018
Vote
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8. ELECTION ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS 2018
The WFSGI Executive Committee and Board recommend the GA to approve the election of the following additional Board Members for the ongoing term until 2020Simon Cheng, Apache Footwear, China
Akito Mizuno, Mizuno Corp., Japan
Li Ning, Li-Ning Company, China
Vote
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9.1 BUDGET 2018 PRESENTATION (IN CHF)
2017 2018
Income 2’915’100 2’038’150
Expenses 2’889’660 1’981’550
Net Profit 25’460 56’600
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9.2 BUDGET 2018 INCOME
Account Number INCOME
budget KCHF Diviation % towards 2017
MEMBERS
6100 Industry Suppliers 1239.00 2.016110 Industry Supporters 18.15 -8.336115 National / Regional 84.00 -1.186120 Associate Members 8.00 0.006250 Sustaining Members 99.00 -1.74
New Members 20.00 -46.446301 Reinvocing 0.00 -100.006511 Extr. income on membership 0.00
Sub total Members 1468.15 -1.83
OTHER
6200 Handbook 180.00 -9.496130 Handling fee s/Olympic tickets 0.00 -100.006304 FIFA Pledge 130.00 -7.746311 Meeting - WMF 140.00 15.186302 Meeting - WCF 0.00 -100.006305 CSR Strategy 0.00 -100.006306 RSI 70.00 0.006309 Labelling Project 0.00 -100.006310 WFSGI HK Office costs 50.006510 Exceptionnal Profit 0.00 -100.006312 Other income 0.00 -100.006450 Interest Income 0.00 -100.00
Sub total Others 570.00 -59.85
TOTAL Income 2038.15 -30.08 83
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9.3 BUDGET 2018 EXPENSESAccount Number EXPENSES
budget KCHF
Wages 1220.15 8.904000 Wages 1021.34 4.564501 Consultancy 0.00 0.004002 Compensations Insurance 0.00 -100.004010 Social Security 79.38 15.334020 Medical Plan 5.19 19.454030 Accident Insurance 7.25 23.044040 Pension Plan 106.00 33.214050 Search 1.00 0.004100 Rent 60.00 61.88
Printing & Freight 72.00 2.594150 Postage 2.00 158.064155 Freight 37.00 0.004170 Printing/Office Material /Equipment 15.00 3.184165 Printing Handbook 18.00 0.734190 Agency Costs 10.00 91.264200 Travel 150.00 -23.634205 Company Car 14.40 0.004210 Meetings divers 25.00 -9.094211 Manufacturer Forum 120.00 9.164301 World Cycling Forum 0.00 -100.004299 CSR Strategy 0.00 -100.004300 RSI 20.00 43.034302 Labelling project 0.00 -100.004213 WFSGI HK Office costs 100.00 48.314220 Olympic Tickets 0.00 -100.004500 Fees 42.00 -23.334502 Legal fees 25.00 21.484505 Helpdesk 0.00 0.004120 Telephone/Handy/Internet 20.00 21.094140 Website 25.00 -63.61
General/Administration 53.00 26.354180 Photocopy 9.00 6.144402 Banking Charges 3.00 84.514405 Credit Card Charges 1.00 0.004600 Insurance 5.00 169.654800 Computer Expenses 30.00 24.974900 Miscellanious 5.00 -16.434990 Depreciation 0.00 0.004910 Valuation Adjustments 0.00 -100.004920 Loss on receivables 20.00 -32.66
Exceptional Loss 0.00 0.004911 Provision 0.00 -100.004520 Extraordinary taxes 0.00 -100.004521 Taxes 5.00 536.21
Sub total 1981.55 -31.43Net (Profit/Loss) 56.60 122.25
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11. NEW MEMBERS
Aspiria-nonfood GmbH, Germany Zhangjiakou Jingrun Garment, China JSD Sports, Pakistan On AG, Switzerland H. Wahidsons MFG. Corp. (PVT.) Ltd., Pakistan Zoggs International Limited, UK Oexchange.io, USA Page Industries Ltd., India
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12. WFSGI MEETINGS
February: IOC and NOC Meetings at Pyeongchang Olympic Games March: IOC Meeting Rule 40 future April: UCI and WFSGI Bicycle Committee meeting (tbc) April 15-20: Sport Accord Convention/ GAISF meeting in Bangkok May: WFSGI BWF Badminton Manufacturers Meeting, Bangkok July 8-10: WFSGI Bicycle Committee meetings at Eurobike 2018 September 6-7: Bi-annual Committee Meetings & Board Meeting in London (Pentland) September-October: WTO Public Forum, Geneva October 31-November 3: Taipei Cycle Show November 5-7: IF Forum, Lausanne November: World Rugby Meeting, London November/December (11-12): World Manufacturers Forum, Vietnam
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