Minnesota Swimming, Incorporated Board of Directors

Minutes of the meeting of September 24, 2002 (Quorum equals 10 people)
APPROVED

Present: Executive Board Members: Sue Griffin, Joel Shinofeld, Cathy Thwing, Blair Buccicone, Paul Lundsten, Dennis Dale, Dave Hulit

Other Board Members: Tim Mann, Rocky O’Neil, Kathy Czuprynski, Michael Bougie, Jean Freeman, Chad Krastins, Bob Pearson

Appointed Committee Members (Voting): Marlene Goblish, Jack Boder,

Appointed Committee Members (Non-voting): John Witzel

MSI Staff: Cassy Shapley, Sheryl McGuire

Non-Board Members: Rick Biggs (NHCP) Ellen Youngers (ROC), Lynn “Al” Ness (TWIN), Charlie Pietso (STRM)

Meeting was called to order by the General Chair at 7:40p.m.

Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting for June 18, 2002 (Chad Krastins) Seconded (Blair Buccicone); Passed ( No corrections)

Officer Reports

General Chair: Sue Griffin

• Reminder: House of Delegates Meeting is October 5^th. The October Board Meeting will precede the HoD meeting.

• A full report of the USA-Swimming convention will be given at the House of Delegates, but two notable items are:

• The “Double the Dues” Membership Dues Increase proposal passed so fees will increase beginning with the 2004 (September 2003) registration year.

• The New Club Member process was also passed which has more requirements for prospective clubs. Although, many specifics regarding the requirements are still unclear.

Administrative Vice Chair: Joel Shinofeld

• MSI Bylaws passed at the House of Delegates were approved by National.

• The Oregon LSC Policy manual will be used as a model for our manual.

• The 2003 Central Zone Championships will be held in Indianapolis.

• The Sectional Championship Series meets will now include athletes with disabilities.

Senior Vice Chair: Dennis Dale

• Deferring convention news to the House of Delegates meeting.

• Tom Malchow was 2^nd at Nationals, but won at PanPac.

• Jeff Hackler was in the 100 Breaststroke at Nationals

• Keri Hehn qualified for the World University Games 2003

• University of Minnesota won the 800 Free Relay at Nationals

• Katie Braun of Team Foxjet qualified for a 2^nd event at Nationals.

 Age group Vice-Chair: Cathy Thwing

• A host for the Senior State Championships is still needed.

• David Braun will not be attending the Central Zone Championships due to the conflict with Nationals

Finance Vice-Chair: Dave Hulit

• Year to Date Report is complete

• 2002-03 Budget to be presented at the House of Delegates was outlined and discussed. Several changes were suggested. Dave will attempt to accommodate them in the final presentation.

Senior Athlete Representative: Blair Buccicone

• Will run for General Chair at the House of Delegates election.

• Encourages clubs to get their athletes involved in their local board of directors.

Junior Representative: Chad Krastins

• Complimented Blair’s performance at the National Convention and threw his support behind Blair for General Chair.

Senior Coach Representative: Paul Lundsten

• The USA Swimming dues increase was passed at the National Convention.

• The new club approval procedure / process also passed.

 Junior Representative: Jean Freeman

• Club Excellence process will be outlined at the House of Delegates meeting.

Ex officio General Chair: Bob Pearson

• Encouraged those Chairs (Board of Director positions) who are elected to lead an actual committee of volunteers rather than trying to do everything themselves.

• Suggested an ongoing bylaw committee.

• Recommended a website information process be developed.

Technical Planning Chair: Rocky O’Neill

• Upcoming topic to explore: use of / acceptance of non-conforming times at A/B/C Finals

• Standardized meet information is now available for use.

Safety Coordinator: Kathy Czuprynski

• Safety Training for Swimming Coaches Challenge course deadlines are approaching.

Officials Committee Chair: Michael Bougie

• There are a total of 127 Officials: Certified Referees: 38; Certified Starters: 16; and Stroke and Turn: 73.

• Long Course State Meet was still too long.

Legislative Chair: Betsey Aby: Not Present / No Report

Adapted Swimming Chair: Marlene Goblish

• Three Minnesota swimmers took part in the Central Zone Championships Matthew Ellenberger, Annessa Kemna, Sarah Galbrecht.

• The National Disability Championships will be held at the U of MN Aquatic Center in June of 2003.

• Justin Zook from Mach 3 Flyers and Annessa Kemna from Mound and International School of MN qualified for the World Team and will compete in Argentina in December.

NTV Chair: David Shapley: Not Present / No Report

Equipment Chair: Ron Murphy: Not Present / No Report

Public Relations Chair: Jack Boder: No Report (Defer to House of Delegates)

Registration - Membership Chair/ Office: Cassy Shapley

• Year End numbers will be available at House of Delegates meeting

• Current stats are low as registrations are just starting to trickle in

• Please send in Club Update Forms ASAP as changes in personnel occur.

Swim Meet Sanction Coordinator: Sheryl McGuire: No Report

Records Chair: Paul Windrath: Not Present / No Report

Top 16 Coordinator: Paul Windrath: Not Present / No Report

Outreach Coordinator: Joel Shinofield

• The dues increase that was passed at the National Convention will not affect the Outreach Dues amount.

Board of Review: John Witzel: No Report

Old Business: None

New Business:

New Club Approval: AJET

Motion: To Approve AJET as a new club. (Joel Shinofeld); Seconded (Dave Hulit); Passed Unanimous.

State Meet Evaluation:

• Michael Bougie: “Still too long.”
• Rocky O’Neil: Reported that he had heard complaints about the meet event set-up even before the meet started and then he recapped the event participation.

Motion to Adjourn: 9:12pm Passed.