Archery Guyana welcomes Bow Nation Archery Club into the National Archery Family

Sunday, May 25

On Sunday 25th May, 2024, a simple Affiliation Ceremony and Breakfast Gathering was held at the Grand Coastal Inn. In a warm and symbolic gesture of unity and growth, Archery Guyana formally welcomed Bow Nation Archery Club into its national fold.

The event, hosted over breakfast, brought together the leadership of Archery Guyana and the newly affiliated Bow Nation in an atmosphere of camaraderie, vision-sharing, and commitment to the advancement of the sport.

President of Archery Guyana, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, in delivering remarks, stated, “Today marks a significant milestone, not just for Bow Nation Archery Club, but for the entire archery community in Guyana.” She emphasised the importance of such moments that embody unity, development, and the shared love of archery.

Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon commended Bow Nation for its visible enthusiasm and initiative. “To the members and directors of Bow Nation: thank you for your passion, your vision, and your commitment to aligning with the standards of the national federation,” she noted. “On behalf of the Executive Committee of Archery Guyana, I extend heartfelt congratulations, and I invite you to continue working alongside the National Federation to ensure archery becomes a strong pillar of opportunity and transformation across Guyana.”

The highlight of the morning was the official presentation of the Certificate of Affiliation to Bow Nation's President, Mr. Jeewanram Persaud, by Mrs. Persaud-McKinnon — an act that formally sealed the club’s standing as an affiliated club of the national federation.

Delivering remarks on behalf of Bow Nation was Secretary Ms. Roshini Boodhoo-Persaud, who expressed sincere gratitude to Archery Guyana’s Board of Directors for their guidance and support. She reaffirmed Bow Nation’s commitment to upholding the values and principles of the national federation and pledged to work in harmony with Archery Guyana in fostering discipline, excellence, and opportunity in the sport.

Mrs. Boodhoo-Persaud also formally introduced the executive members of Bow Nation Archery Club as follows:

• President – Jeewanram Persaud
• Vice President – Juanita Persaud
• Secretary – Roshini Boodhoo-Persaud
• Treasurer – Bibi Gani
• Executive Members – Mehendra Chatargum, Faraad Gani, Melesa Ramnaraine, and Sean Duncan

Also in attendance were Directors of Archery Guyana, Mr. Ryan McKinnon and Mr. Saeed Karim, who expressed their support and encouragement to the new club executives, reinforcing the Federation’s commitment to inclusive growth and collaborative development across all regions.

The morning concluded with light networking and shared dialogue, with both entities looking forward to fruitful collaborations and the continued growth of archery in Guyana.