Women's Program

Women's Administrative Committee

June 16, 2001, Virginia Beach, Va.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Jan Greenhawk, Chairman.

I. Roll Call

Present:
Region I, Robbie Sumpter
Region II, Ruth Sandoz
Region III, Cori Rizzo
Region IV, Jim Schlott
Region V, Kathy Shufflin, (arrived late)
Region VI, Kathy Osberg
Region VII, Lynn Perrott
Region VIII, Debby Kornegay
NECC, Gary Anderson
WPD, Kathy Kelly (Saturday night & Sunday)

Opening remarks: The role of the Women's Program committee is changing. It is felt that this will be to our benefit. Tom Koll has taken a very active role as the Vice Chairman for Women. His primary role is to represent the Women's program. The women's program volunteers are united in their representation to the Board of Directors.

II. Financial Reporting

There will be a review session at the State Chairmen's workshop for financial reporting for anyone having difficulty.

III. Regional Reports

The regions presented reports on their activities (camps, congresses, clinics, etc).

IV. NECC: Gary Anderson

Anderson reported on the activities of the National Elite Committee

V. Judges' Compensation

The committee discussed the present contract and gave suggestions to K. Kelly to submit to Bob Colarossi.

VI. Regional Chairman Handbook

The committee will create a Regional Chairman's handbook to assure that all incoming RACCC's are aware of policies and procedures.

VII. Operating Code

The committee reviewed the Operating Code and discussed the election process and made the following recommendations to the Women's Program Committee for changes to that section of the Operating Code.

Motion that in the case of a tie in Regional Positions in a run off election or in an election with only two candidates, the National Administrative Chairman will vote to break the tie.
    Motion - Rizzo
    Second - Sumpter
    PASSED

Motion that in the case of a tie for State Positions in a run off election or in an election with only two candidates, the respective Regional Chairman will vote to break the tie.
    Motion - Rizzo
    Second - Sumpter
    PASSED

All ballots will be made verifiable by pro numbers. Only valid ballots will be counted.
    Motion - Schlott
    Second - Ostberg
    PASSED

Clarification to the Operating Code
All closed committee meetings should follow the regional guidelines listed on (pg. 11).

All other corrections were given to K. Kelly

VIII. Rules and Policies

Committee reviewed the R&P and made corrections. After Kathy Kelly arrived, the procedure for completing the revisions to the R&P was explained with deadline established as August 1.

The issue of coaches' attire was discussed as an increasing problem. They are representatives of the sport and should dress accordingly at all times.

Recommendation to delete "comfortably for safe spotting" to "Dress in appropriate gymnastics attire which reflects the best image of the sport."
    Motion - Deb Kornegay
    Second: Kathy Shufflin
    PASSED

Encourage proper dress. Must wear shoes, no hats, Dress code at training camp. It currently reads no jeans, no flip-flops, no tank tops, etc. (This can be noted on the sanction- with a possible flat fee for all violations).

Recommendation to change the amount of fines for violations of the Rules of Policies to $20-$500.
    Motion - Ostberg
    Second - Perrott
    PASSED

Recommendation to change the entry fee for Level 9 East/West and JO Nationals to $100.
    Motion - Perott
    Second - Ostberg
    PASSED

Recommendation to accept the other changes/corrections to the Rules and Policies.
    Motion - Sandoz
    Second - Perrott
    PASSED

The committee requested to remove the Meet Director Guidelines from the Rules and Policies and put it on the USA Gymnastics web site.

IX. TOPS Report

Anderson updated the committee on the purpose and activities of the TOP Program.

X. Membership

Kathy Feldmann, via phone, updated the committee on changes in membership. She presented the committee with information regarding "Faststats" and requested their input.

XI. State Chairmen Workshop

The time schedule and agenda were reviewed. K. Kelly reminded the committee of the importance of the State Chair Workshop and the attendance of the all Women's Program elected representatives. This year's workshop is schedule for Wednesday, August 8 from 1:00- 6:00 p.m. The Women' Program Summit will immediately follow.

Greenhawk thanked the committee for it's continued contributions and dedication to the program.

Minutes approved by Robert V. Colarossi, President June, 2001

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Additional Action Taken by the Elite Committee:

The Elite Committee has approved by fax vote the following recommendation from the International Elite Committee:

Recommendation that all the National level elite atheltes be allowed the option of using the old horse or the new table at the USA Gymnastics Gymnastics Festival.

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