August 12, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 p.m. CDT by Chairman Yoichi Tomita.
Members Present:
Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men
Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep.
Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep.
Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches
Rep.
Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep.
Jay Thornton, Athlete
Rep.
John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep. (Absent – Jay Thornton holds his proxy)
Discussion proceeded regarding the needs of the World Championships and Sr. Pan American Championships Teams.
Motion: To approve gymnasts to be invited to the World Championships Selection Competition.
Motion: Jay Thornton
Second: Yoichi Tomita
PASSED: Unanimously
There was extensive discussion concerning the selection of gymnasts to fill the 6 selected positions on the Senior National Team.
Motion: To place DJ Bucher and Jonathan Horton onto the Senior National Team
Motion: Steve Butcher
Second: Bill Foster
PASSED: Unanimously
Motion: To approve the petitions of Alexander Artemev, Raj Bhavsar, Jason Gatson, and Brett McClure for placement in the final four Senior National Team positions
Motion: Bill Foster
Second: Steve Butcher
PASSED: 6 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention
Motion: To offer the positions onto the Senior Pan American Championships Team to the all-around gymnasts based upon the 2005 Visa Championships results.
Motion: Steve Butcher
Second: Bill Foster
PASSED: Unanimously
V. New Business
A petition to the National Team was presented for Sean Townsend. It was discussed and no action was taken.
Motion: To Adjourn at 1:00 am CDT
Motion: Steve Butcher
Second: Yoichi Tomita
PASSED: Unanimously
Approved by: Dennis McIntyre, Men’s Program Director
Approved by: Steve Penny, USAG President