Board of
Directors
Minutes of
the meeting of February 20, 2001
(Quorum
equals 10 people)
Present: Sue Griffin, Jack Boder, Kathy Benyo-Albrecht, David Hulit, Sheryl McGuire, Larry Thoen, Bob
Pearson, Kathy Czuprynski, Betsey Aby, Jane Klembarsky, Bob Peterson, Tim Mann,
Jenn Wallace, Ron Murphy, Ellen Younger, Bob Herlinger, Dean Schulz, Michael
Bougie, David Villafana, Paul Lundsten, Jerry Simpson, John Witzel,� Dennis Dale, Joel Shinofeld, Chip Fetcher, Paul
Windrath, Rocky O�Neill, Natalie Kuramoto, Jeff Chida, Cassy Shapley, Jeff
Rodriguez,
Meeting was called to order by the General Chair at 7:42pm.
Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting for January
16,2001. Seconded: Passed.
Officer Reports
General
Chair: Sue Griffin
At the present time there are 3 complaints that are to be
heard by National between now and the end of April.
1.
Regarding A/B/C meets, where there is a question of
�falsifying� an entry, whether it be that the swimmer is not a USA registered
athlete or entered as an incorrect time standard, the $25.00 fine specified is
to go to MSI club development.
2.
At this time we have no �proof of times � meets standards.
There is no dollar amount fine attached, but the swimmer is not allowed to swim.
3.
There are 2 handouts available in the MSI office from
National: They are first: an insurance plan that is available for individuals
and families. Second:� information
regarding the 2001 open water swim championships.
Ex-Officio: Bob Pearson
�No Report
Administrative
Vice Chair: Jack
Boder
1.
Jack continues to work on the policy and procedure manuals
with Kathy Albrecht, Tim Mann and Ellen Youngers. He had a hand-out of the
tables of contents for the policies and procedures so far written. Asked those in
attendance what kinds of things they would like to see policies and procedures
written about.
Senior
Vice Chair: Dennis Dale
1.
Stated that this past weekend the MIAC men�s and women�s
championships were held at the U of M Aquatic Center. St. Olaf finished 1st
for the men and Carlton finished 1st for the women.
2.
�U of M finished 6th
this year in the Big 10. Sending 3 women to the NCAA meet.
3.
Big 10 men�s Championship starts at 12n on Thursday.� U of M, Michigan and Penn State are the top
3 to watch.
Age-Group
Vice Chair: Jane Klembarsky
1.
Thanked Dave Braun for stepping forward to be this years
Zone Team co-manager.� Joel Shinofeld
will be the Head Coach for the zone.
2.
At the present time, there is no 2001-2002 schedule to look
at.
3.
A/B/C finals for the summer: Looking at the �projected
numbers� We anticipate about 530 swimmers in each meet.� Jane has asked the host sites to extend the
meet to all day Friday to accommodate the possible large number of swimmers and
splashes.
St. Cloud and Richfield said, �OK�.� Winona will not be able to accommodate
this.� There was some discussion as to
our options. No final decisions made at this time.
Finance
Chair: Dave Hulit
**See financial report that was distributed.**
1. Dave stated that MSI had not filed tax returns for the
last 2 years. This is presently being brought up to date. He is seeking quotes
for a financial audit. Asked if there would be any financial penalties. Dave
stated that he is working with an accounting firm now. Penalties at this time
were not specific.�
Senior
Coach Rep: Bob Herlinger
No Report
Senior
Athlete Rep: Sarah Wollenhaupt
Not present
Junior
Coach Rep: Paul Lundsten
No Report
Junior
Athlete Rep: Blair Buccicone
� Not Present
Technical
Planning Chair: Rocky O�Neill
No Report
Safety
Coordinator: Kathy Czuprynski
1.
Kathy had a safety report from the LSC ( see hand-out)
2.
There will be a coach�s safety training class on April 1st.
Official�s
Chair: Michael Bougie
1.
Michael reported that at the present time we have 123
officials (34 referee�s, 23 starters and 66 stroke and turn officials.)
2.
Reminded everyone that as the end of the season approaches,
there are 3 weekends straight of meets coming up. The officials have bid on a
meet for the weekend of June 2-3-2001. This is an �A� meet at the U of M.� The purpose is to get as many officials
working on areas that they need experience with. This includes operating the
Colorado Timing system and Hytek. Michael will be sending out a newsletter to
the officials with in the next few weeks.
3.
Michael wanted discussion on the slip-in entry rule for
upcoming meets, where we would be having teams from out of town, who may not be
familiar with MSI�s rules of enforcing that rule. It was decided (after
discussion) that out of state swimmers would be given a �warning� (and
documented on a DQ slip, that would be held by the official) If that particular
swimmer were called on the slip in entry again, they would be out of their next
event. These multiple violations could be verified using the DQ slips.
Legislative
Chair: Betsey Aby
No Report
Adaptive
Swimming Chair: Jenn Wallace
No Report
OVC Chair:� Dave Shapley
Not present, but Cassey reported for him that in the
swimming FYI, there is
information regarding the upcoming sectional meet.
Public
Relations Chair: David Villafana
No
Report
Equipment
Chair: Ron Murphy
No Report
Registration/Membership
Chair/Office: Cassy Shapley
1.
Reported that the registration report for January (see
hand-out)� was not seen at that
time.� At the present time we have 4338
athletes, compared to 4193 last year, with 58 clubs and 2 organizations.
2.
Cassey was asked by the building supervisors to notify us of
�tighter security� when in the building. She is asking that we each wear our
badges, and or� a name tag stating you
we have business with.
Swim meet
Sanction Coordinator: Sheryl McGuire
No Report
USS/LSC
Camp Coordinator: Jane Klembarsky
No Report
Records
Chair: Cathy Franke
Not present
Outreach
Chair: Joel Shinofeld
No report
Review
Committee: John Witzel
(Elected that evening) No Report
Nominating
Committee: Bob Pearson
No Report
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
Edina Pool
Presentation:� Coach Jeff
Rodriguiez
Jeff stated that Edina is in the process of re-building
their 50 meter pool, and was looking to see how many people/teams would be
interested in using/renting this facility. Jeff had information available on
the back table.
Motion to adjourn the open portion of the meeting seconded
and passed at 8:15p.
�A closed board
meeting to follow in the office room starting at 8:20p