Bomber Board Adopts Recommendation From Selection Committee
September 29, 2009 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - Based on the eligibility criteria for membership in the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame, the Club's Board has received a recommendation from its Hall of Fame Selection Committee for a policy regarding members of the Hall of Fame who have been convicted of an indictable offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
This recommendation was brought forth in consultation with legal counsel.
Policy:
On receiving notice that a member of the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame has been convicted of an indictable offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Board shall terminate the membership in the Hall of Fame by notice to be sent by registered mail to that member's last known address upon the third business day following the date of mailing that notice.
"The Board is pleased and appreciative of the recommendation which has been brought forth by the Selection Committee. We take this situation very seriously and appreciate the patience of our fans in this matter. This decision will continue to reinforce the high standards which all members of the Hall of Fame shall be subject to", said Chairman of the Board Ken Hildahl.
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