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General Gymnastics Advisory Panel (GGAP)
Conference Call
June 11, 1998
I. Roll Call
The call commenced at 11:00 a.m.
GGAP Members on the Call:
Leader                      Dave Moskovitz
Member                      Dean Capelotti
Member                      Lori Laznovsky
USA Gymnastics GG Director  Steve Whitlock
Intern                      Marta Weber
II. Old Business
The minutes from May 13 were APPROVED.
NOTE: For variances in the proposed World Gymnaestrada costs and payment schedule, see III Below.
III. USAG/GG Logo
The new General Gymnastics Logo was approved. This logo was designed by Mary Burkhart to complement the GymFest and USA Gymnastics logos.
IV. Review of the World Gymnaestrada Costs, Budget and Payment Schedule
A. Travel package costs – 1,999 in 1999
Whitlock reviewed the proposal for the World Gymnaestrada Package Costs that he and Kermit and Jean Davis (International Sports Exchange) prepared.
USA WG Delegation Member Fee components
WG Festival ticket $190
USAG Delegation Member costs $265
Sub-Total USA WG Delegation Member Fee $455
USA WG Delegation Travel/Accommodation components
School accommodations costs $319
Basic (average expected) air/ground transportation $1,225
Sub-Total travel/accommodation costs $1,544
Total USA WG Delegate Package Costs
(Delegation Member Fee + Travel/Accommodations

For each delegate staying in school accommodations $1,999*
For each delegate staying in hotel double room $2,549*
For each delegate staying in hotel single room $2,770*
The above USA WG Delegate Package costs were approved.
*NOTE: These prices may vary depending upon origination city, add-on features, date of securing air transportation, and the exchange rate.

B. USA/WG Budget
Whitlock presented the budget for the USA Delegation to the 1999 World Gymnaestrada. The budget was APPROVED.
C. USA/WG Delegation Payment Schedule
Whitlock presented the following proposed payment schedule:
Date Description

ASAP! $100/participant payable to International Sports Exchange to reserve air transportation

15-NOV-98 TWO checks sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office:

$200 nonrefundable payment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gymnastics
$200 nonrefundable payment for Travel/ Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange

15-MAR-99 TWO checks sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office:

$255 final payment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gymnastics
$255 installment payment for Travel/ Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange

15-MAY-99 ONE check sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office for the remaining balance due for Travel/Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange.
$989 for those in school accommodations
$1,539 for those in hotel double room accommodations
$1,760 for those in hotel single rooms

The above payment schedule was APPROVED.
D. Current WG enrollment
Moskovitz inquired about current WG enrollment and numbers. Whitlock reported that the number of clubs that have sent in an "Interest in Participation" form is 20. This represents over 450 participants. By the final registration date (September 15, 1998), it is expected that we will reach our goal of 600 USA delegation members.
V. USA Participation in the 1999 WG Youth Camp
Laznovsky has prepared information regarding the application process for USA participants in the 1999 WG Youth Camp. This will be published in the July issue of Technique magazine. Applicants must submit the application forms no later than August 15, 1998. The selected applicants will be announced on September 15, 1999.
Two coaches will be selected (one male and one female). The basic cost is $1,999 of which USA Gymnastics will pay $1,549 and the selected coaches will pay $450 each.
Twelve (12) campers (athletes) will be selected. The per camper costs are the same as for other USA delegation members staying in school accommodations ($1,999).
The Application Process and coach/camper fees were APPROVED.
VI. Las Vegas GG Instructor Workshop and GymFest Update
Whitlock reported that approximately 40 coaches are expected to participate as well as 10 clubs.
A. GG Instructor Workshop
Moskovitz proposed the following Workshop content and schedule:

Friday, July 10

1-2:15 Whitlock – Introduction, welcome, etc.
Moskovitz – Discussion and lecture about the philosophy of GG and what it is

2:30-3 Mertz – General Principles of Group Choreography (lecture)

3-4:30 Towson and Lord – Practical Group Choreography session. This session will include live demonstration of how choreography can be based on the group of people that you have.

4:45-5:45 Moskovitz and Laznovsky – Evaluation of GG Performances. This session will train the coaches to have a critical eye – What to do and not to do.

Saturday, July 11

8:30 Meeting at the school to receive assignments for GymFest performance evaluations

9-noon Observe and evaluate GymFest performances

1:30-2:30 Laznovsky, Mertz and Moskovitz - Review the evaluations and use the video from the performances from the GymFest performance.

2:45-4 Staff – Pyramids and Partner Stunts

4:15-5 Whitlock and Moskovitz – GG Safety and spotting

5-5:30 Staff – TeamGymn: videos, handouts and discussion

Sunday, July 12

9-10 Whitlock – National GymFest and World Gymnaestrada
Capelotti – How to plan, organize and conduct a GymFest

10-11:15 Staff – Using hand apparatus and props to enhance GG performances

11:30-12:30 Laznovsky, Towson and staff – Presentation, marching and music

12:30 Workshop Conclusion

2-5 World Gymnaestrada planning meeting
The above Workshop plan was APPROVED.

B. Athlete Sessions (Saturday afternoon)
The committee proposed the following general activities and schedule for the athlete sessions:

1:30-2:30 Laznovsky and staff – General Gymnastics Games

2:45-4 Whitlock, Capelotti, Laznovsky and staff – Pyramids and Partner Stunts

4-5:30 Towson – Introduction of movement patterns and elements from the Closing Ceremony choreography

The above Athlete session plan was APPROVED.
The conference call concluded at 1:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Dave Moskovitz, 6/15/98
This article appears in the August 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 8.

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Date	Description
ASAP!	$100/participant payable to International Sports Exchange to reserve air transportation
15-NOV-98	TWO checks sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office: $200 nonrefundable payment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gymnastics $200 nonrefundable payment for Travel/ Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange
15-MAR-99	TWO checks sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office: $255 final payment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gymnastics $255 installment payment for Travel/ Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange
15-MAY-99	ONE check sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics office for the remaining balance due for Travel/Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange. $989 for those in school accommodations $1,539 for those in hotel double room accommodations $1,760 for those in hotel single rooms

Friday, July 10
1-2:15	Whitlock – Introduction, welcome, etc. Moskovitz – Discussion and lecture about the philosophy of GG and what it is
2:30-3	Mertz – General Principles of Group Choreography (lecture)
3-4:30	Towson and Lord – Practical Group Choreography session. This session will include live demonstration of how choreography can be based on the group of people that you have.
4:45-5:45	Moskovitz and Laznovsky – Evaluation of GG Performances. This session will train the coaches to have a critical eye – What to do and not to do.
Saturday, July 11
8:30	Meeting at the school to receive assignments for GymFest performance evaluations
9-noon	Observe and evaluate GymFest performances
1:30-2:30	Laznovsky, Mertz and Moskovitz - Review the evaluations and use the video from the performances from the GymFest performance.
2:45-4	Staff – Pyramids and Partner Stunts
4:15-5	Whitlock and Moskovitz – GG Safety and spotting
5-5:30	Staff – TeamGymn: videos, handouts and discussion
Sunday, July 12
9-10	Whitlock – National GymFest and World Gymnaestrada Capelotti – How to plan, organize and conduct a GymFest
10-11:15	Staff – Using hand apparatus and props to enhance GG performances
11:30-12:30	Laznovsky, Towson and staff – Presentation, marching and music
12:30	Workshop Conclusion
2-5	World Gymnaestrada planning meeting The above Workshop plan was APPROVED.

1:30-2:30	Laznovsky and staff – General Gymnastics Games
2:45-4	Whitlock, Capelotti, Laznovsky and staff – Pyramids and Partner Stunts
4-5:30	Towson – Introduction of movement patterns and elements from the Closing Ceremony choreography