USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: Men's J.O. Program Committee, May 6, 2001

Men's J.O. Program Committee Minutes
Meeting on May 6, 2001
Minneapolis, Minn.
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman, Gil Elsass at 8 a.m.
I. Roll Call
Members:
Reg 1 - Roger Baldwin
Reg 2 - David Klein
Reg 3 - Gilbert Elsass
Reg 4 - Dan Coon
Reg 5 - Bob Witmer
Reg 6 - Tom Fontecchio
Reg 7 - Jeff Barlow
Reg 8 - Kevin White
Reg 9 - Dean Schott
Ath. Rep. - Mihai Bagiu- absent
NGJA Rep. - Jon Culbertson
Jr. Rep. MPC - Bill Foster
Jr. Rep. MPC - Steve Butcher
Jr. Coaches Rep - Kelly Crumley
Men's Program Mgr. - Bo Morris
Jr. Nat. Coordinator - Dennis McIntyre
Men's Program Dir. - Ron Galimore
Chairman - Gilbert Elsass
II. Bid for 2003 J.O. Nationals
Mike Strada and Charles East -
  Savannah, Georgia
Motion to accept this bid.
    Motion: T. Fontecchio
    Second: B. Foster
    PASSED
III. Long Range Jr. Team Report
Dennis McIntyre - Presented to the JOPC. Copies have gone to the JOPC, MPC, Junior National Coaching Staff and Junior National Team Coaches and will be distributed throughout the gymnastics community
IV. Age Group Committee Report
Jeff Robinson -

Timeline report - published only as necessary
Power of Age Group Committee to make decisions
Note - The JOPC endorsed the actions of the Age Group Committee

V. Proposal for Open Optional Age Group and National Championships
Gil Elsass -

There is a need to think of other avenues for older boys and new coaches.
Will try it in Texas and give a report on results.

VI. Nomination for 2002 Frank Comiskey Award

Raleigh Wilson nominated Dean Schott.
The vote will take place in Philadelphia.

VII. 2001 J.O. National Report
Dan Coon - Two aspects to address in running the meet:

Organizing Committee
Business aspect is critical.
When the committee makes changes to the format that results in an increase in cost, they also need to consider balancing the added expense with some increase in revenue.

VIII. 2002 Championship Committee Report in San Diego
Steve Butcher -

Looking for Sponsorships
Have lots of helpers from OTC in San Diego
Will have a coaches reception
Will use the Proscore scoring system and light boards

IX. Proposal for New J.O. Nationals Date
Hiroshi Fujimoto - Withdrawn
X. 2002 J.O. Nationals Championship Scores
Scores, format and changes, tabled to Congress in Philadelphia
XI. Discussion of using Colored Competition pants in J.O. Program
No action - currently the Age Group rules allow for solid colored competition pants in any color.
XII. Discussion of State and Regional entry fees and adjustments
Motion to change fee at Regional Level to $75 and State Level to $50.
    Motion: K. Crumley
    Second: - D. Klein
    PASSED
XIII. New Business

Vaulting Apparatus
Motion that either the New Vaulting Table or the traditional vaulting horse may be used at all levels at all events for State Qualifying Competitions, State and Regional Championships.
    Motion: B. Witmer
    Second: B. Foster
    PASSED

Bo Morris - Call him if need be. He is there to serve you.

Ron Galimore - Men's Service Award: Please give your input to MPC.
Motion to adjourn.
    Motion: B. Witmer
    Second: - G. Elsass
    PASSED
Adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Tom Fontecchio, Secretary, JOPC
Approved: Ron Galimore, Senior Director, Men's Program
Approved: Bob Colarossi, USAG President

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