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Women's Program Minutes

Women's Administrative Board Meeting

August 13, 1997
Denver, Colorado

I. Members Present:

 Kathy Feldmann-Chair      Elite Chair-Roe Kreutzer 
 Denise Porrazzo-Region I  JO Chair-Tom Koll 
 Ruth Sandoz-Region 2      Technical Chair-Marilyn Cross 
 Cori Rizzo-Region 3       Kathy Kelly-WPD 
 George Grainger-Region 4  Connie Maloney-WJOPM 
 Kathy Shufflin-Region 5   Hoylene Noble-Region 8 
 Kathy Ostberg-Region 6    Debby Kornegay-Region 8 
 Absent:  Jan Greenhawk, Region 7

Meeting was called to order at 10:00 p.m. by Kathy Feldmann

II. Elite Program Report

Roe gave us an update of the TOPS program. Kathy Kelly shared with all of us that she recognizes the need for more judging/educational opportunities for the judges to become more familiar with the program. Judges educational opportunities are being considered. The Regional camps at the Elite level were very well received and additional ones are being considered for the future. With the addition of the TOPS gymnasts to these camps, it made these camps an even better experience for all. There is a possibility that the Challenge and the Classic meet will be combined. One aspect of the judges selection criteria will be the familiarity with the elite testing program. Each region will be encouraged to identify judges who will be able to attend the national elite training/TOPS camps and then go back to the region and educate the coaches and judges.

Any judge and/or coach is welcome to attend theses camps at their own expense.

Motion: Each region will pay for one air fare for a selected judge to attend the National Elite Training Camp.

Criteria needs to be determined: Who is interested, who has the background and motivation. Who has ability to teach. The Technical committee will come up with the criteria.

III. Technical Committee Report

Upcoming committee meetings:

IV. Meet Directors Exam

State Chairs should give the exam in the 1997 Rules and Policies Book until the new book is issued.

V. Elections

Spring of 1998, the elections of the state chairs will take place. The new term of office will begin on July 1, 1998. The term will be for two years.

Note: The SC have asked that we consider a four year term.

Elections for National Chair for Technical Committee, National Elite Technical Chair and Junior Olympic Program Chair will take place in 1998. Nominations will be solicited through Technique.

Election procedures as outlined will take place. The new term of office is to begin September 1, 1998. Term of office is 4 years.

VI. SC/RC Workshop

State/Regional Chair Workshop will take place on Aug. 18-19, 1998 in Indianapolis, IN prior to National Congress. New state chairs will attend seminar on Aug. 18 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Welcome reception and evening session for all on Tuesday. Workshop for all on Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. This is tentative. The congress and meet schedule must be verified prior to finalizing the SC/RC Workshop.

Motion: To hold the SC/RC workshop at Congress in Indianapolis August 18-19,1998.

VII. Refund Policy

Discussion on refund policy for canceled meet due to inclement weather. USAG is not responsible for the financial obligations of a meet. The board recommends that the policy as stated in Rules and Policies will remain in effect.

VIII. Team Membership (Athlete Registration)

Discussion regarding the new athletes that wish to participate in summer programs, clinics, camps and TOPS. At this time they must pay the $ 35 team member fee for a number and then pay $ 35 again to register for the year beginning August 1.

Motion: Ask USAG member services to look into the following suggestions and see what can be worked out for these athletes who need to sign up in June or July.

Suggestions: One time reduced fee
Pro-rated fee for 13/14 months
Group rider policy

IX. LEVEL I - III Sanction request

Discussion regarding sanctioning meets at Levels I-III

Motion: The administrative board supports the philosophy of the JO Program Committee in their stand that Level I-III be a developmental program and not a competitive program.

George Grainger will represent the Administration Board at the JO Committee meeting this weekend.

X. Election of Vice-Chair of Administrative Board

The following people were nominated:

George Grainger, Kathy Koeth Shufflin, Kathy Ostberg

Kathy Ostberg was elected as the Administrative Board's Vice Chair. Term to begin immediately

Kathy Feldmann has accepted a position in USAG as the Director of Member Services. She will remain the Chair of the committee during the transition time until a new chair is elected. She will work with the assistant chair, Kathy Ostberg regarding assignments of duties over the next few months.

The nomination form will go into Technique as soon as possible. The election procedures as outlined in the Operating Code will be followed. The term will begin by Feb. 1, 1998 at the latest and continue until 2000.

XI. Old Business

Restructuring of the regions-discussion ensued. The committee believes various avenues of assistance for specific programs and work load for the regional chairs can be pursued, instead of revamping the regional structure at this time.

XII. New Business

Kathy Ostberg requested that the Regional Chairs mention to their boards at their meeting, that she is seeking donations for the Making Strides Walk/Support for breast cancer that she is doing in Oct. in memory of Carol Hillenburg.

Kathy Feldmann will send out suggestion of dates for the next committee meeting. The board will vote and set up the time for 1998.

Kathy thanks the committee for all of their hard work and support.

Meeting adjourned: 11:40 PM

This article appears in the January 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 1.


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