Announcement of Candidacy by Attorney John Denora
From: John Denora, J.D. -Lawyer & Judoka,
Hello: USJA Members (Please Respond)
Today, I am announcing my candidacy to run for the Board of Directors, United States Judo Association, Incorporated for my first time in the USJA Elections starting in August. This is a very important election for many reasons based on certain past events.
My candidacy is primarily based for seeking, creativity, propriety of change and the advancement of USJA as a viable Judo organization to become second to none.
Firstly, my criteria is centered on leadership with an "open door" policy for the good of the constituency, strengthening the public image of the Board and our USJA corporate organization for Judo, JuJutsu and Aikido and in the administration, operations and logistics thereof.
Secondly, my platform is firmly based on my experiences, expertise, training and skills as a sports lawyer and Judoka/Jujutsuka for getting needed changes. Of primary import will be necessary changes to the rules and law of Judo and Judo competition, enforcement of Ethics & Professional Responsibility ,coaching & refereeing.
Of paramount purpose and import is to protect the welfare of the USJA Corporation and its members from law suits and to render aid, assistance and advice to the President and Board thereof for any improvement/s for change, modification or alteration for the betterment of Judo/JuJutsu and the USJA corporate organization.
Thirdly, emphasis will be on 12 essential principles of leadership and duty which have been identified and based on my personal experiences as a Captain of US Marines, businessman, lawyer and in the past a Judo/JuJutsu athlete and presently coaching Judo/JuJutsu part-time with students at the local, state and national levels of competition.
These 12 principles of leadership and duty are:
1.Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
2.Be honest and direct with every person--always.
3.Insure compliance with effective and efficient management principles for the USJA Corporation's successful operation.
4. With leadership, hard work and training-- aid everyone to excel in USJA.
5.Identify the critical problems that require solutions for success in Judo/JuJtsu at large and the USJA Corporation.
6.Identify complex issues so every member of USJA can understand the problem/s and assist the organization to grow and succeed.
7. Aid and assist the President of USJA and the Board in the furtherance of their duties and ethical obligations with reasonableness and fairness.
8.Never stop learning for aiding the development of operations & training, clinics, administration and fiscal management of USJA.
9.Make ethical standards more important than legal requirements.
10. Emphasis should be on capabilities not organization.
11. Make changes where changes are needed.
12. Lead by example for the benefit of the organization and its active membership, officers, employees and agents.
In conclusion, let me categorically state that the Law Offices of John Denora and I have always furthered the best interests of our private and corporate public clients and served them faithfully and ethically to the best of our abilities for 35 years. During this time my California Bar record reflects no disciplinary action which you may confirm through Martindale & Hubbell's law directory at any public law library or University library or contact the State Bar of California and make inquiry.
My firm and I have satisfactorily provided formal legal representation to many Judo athletes , managers and coaches pro bono without thought of financial gain.
I promise that I am physically and financially able to attend all board meetings and seek no financial remuneration for any and all my services or for our law firm while acting as a volunteer member of the board of directors of USJA.
Presently, I am a salaried Professor of Japanese martial arts and a coach of the USD Judo Club, University of San Diego, San Diego, California-site of the 2004 US Judo Nationals at which I was a volunteer in various capacities for several days.
After having paid the necessary fees and submitted myself for criminal background screening the documentary clearance was certified on November 15, 2004. A copy thereof is on record with the National Governing Body of Judo.
Presently, I am a USJA certified Judo coach, category II and Rokudan.
My USMC officer military records as a Captain of Marines reflects a National Agency Check and personal background investigation with a military security clearance up to top secret/cryptographic.
I also will submit myself at any time for screening/security for bonding should the USJA or its insurance carrier so mandate.
The USJA ballots with names may be completed and sent out to the membership about or after mid-August.
This is my request for your vote and it would be sincerely appreciated having your backing , guidance ,assistance and the endorsement of your Judo, JuJutsu or Aikido club/dojo.
Please obtain the necessary ballot for this election from USJA. Just reply to USJA with your address and phone number should you need a ballot. This year's ballot may also be obtained via Internet or by sending a hard copy letter to USJA Headquarters.
If you desire, you may obtain a copy of my legal resume/curriculum vitae and my Judo and JuJutsu activities with my personal and business background information for the past 30 years or more. Please take time to examine the above and judge for yourself before you exercise your right and privilege to VOTE in this election.
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