OF
COLUMBUS OHIO DIVISION, USFA, INC.
April 20, 2008
A meeting of the Board of Directors of COLUMBUS OHIO DIVISION, USFA, INC. was held at the law offices of Joseph Streb at approximately 7:30 PM on the 20th day of April, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Joseph S. Streb.
ROLL: A roll of Directors was taken and it was reported that, pursuant to Article VI(A) of the Amended Bylaws, a quorum did exist. The following Board members and invited guests were present:
| X | Joseph S. Streb, Chairman | X | Charles Simonian |
| Mark Hedien, Vice-Chairman | X | Betty Brown | |
| X | Fred Hunker, Treasurer | Samuel Lillard | |
| Doug Bliss, Secretary | X | Terry Amrine | |
| Jeff Wilson, 2nd Vice-Chairman | X | Julia Richey | |
| Ingrid Biederman |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of March 6, 2008 were unanimously approved.
OFFICER'S REPORTS:
Chairman -- Joseph Streb: The Chairman reported the primary purpose of the meeting is to deal with planning issues for the 2008 Great Lakes Sectional Championship. Regarding USFA politics, the challengers for executive committee offices have gathered enough petition signatures to force a contested election. The challengers are led by Tracy Hurley of Texas. The Search Committee selected Kalle Weeks as President, Mark Stasinos of Vice-President, Brad Baker as Secretary, and Greg Dilworth as Treasurer. The Chairman also mentioned that Columbus has been awarded the October 2008 Div. II/Div. III NAC event, and Columbus could be awarded other events, but this is now being done by USFA national office and local convention bureaus with little foreknowledge by local divisions.
Treasurer -- Fred Hunker: The treasurer reports that he has moved $2000 from the savings account and into the bond fund and the checking account due to the very low interest being paid for savings. The remainder of the savings account may be converted into a CD.
|
Checking |
$ 3354.00 |
|
Savings |
$ 2230.00 |
|
Bond |
$ 4608.64 |
|
Total |
$10193.43 |
Vice Chairman -- Mark Hedien: Absent. No report.
2nd Vice Chairman – Jeffrey Wilson: Absent. No report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Referee Committee – Mr. Streb reported that he has not received much response to e-mails seeking referees for the GLS Championships. Also, Gia Abeshidze will be out of town, and Jim Vesper has not yet committed (subsequently he did). We will most likely use self-directed pools when necessary.
Nominating Committee – (Streb, Simonian, Wilson): No report.
MATTERS OF DISCUSSION (No Formal Action):
1. GLS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Volunteers to transport equipment to Dublin Coffman High School.
2. NATIONAL EVENTS IN COLUMBUS: Ms. Richey expressed concern about USFA and the Columbus Sports Commission scheduling fencing events in March in Columbus that would compete with her Arnold Fencing Classic. And, in order to provide Ms. Richey with the opportunity to influence such events, please take note: The Columbus Sports Commission, a branch of the Columbus Convention Bureau, is headed by Linda Logan, 614-221-6188, e-mail, llogan@columbussports.org
OLD BUSINESS:
(1). OFFICIAL COD EVENT CALENDAR 2007-2008:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2007-2008 schedule of COD and other notable fencing events will be as follows:
| Nov 17, 2007 | Junior Olympics Qualifier # | |
| Dec 1-2, 2007 | Dr. Todd Curn Memorial (Sectional Circuit event) | |
| Feb 2-3, 2008 | Ohio High School Championships | |
| Mar 2, 2008 | Arnold Fencing Classic * and Regional Youth Circuit | |
| Apr 5, 2008 | Division II/III Qualifier # | |
| May 3-4, 2008 | Great Lakes Sectional Championships |
* Non-COD event, being put on schedule for reference purposes.
# Participants must sign-up electronically by the date specified on the website.
(2). INSURANCE ON COD EQUIPMENT: At the June 24, 2007 meeting, Sam Lillard was authorized to do all things necessary and proper ascertain the cost of obtaining insurance on COD equipment. He was not present, and thus, we continue to await his report.
(3). 2007-2008 GREAT LAKES SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP: We have a contract with Dublin Coffman through Simon Birkhoff. We considered holding the event at Dublin Sport Fencing, but we were not able to obtain enough floor space to do so. We need volunteers for set-up on Friday before the GLS Championship.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1). CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS FROM EVENTS: The results of the following events were unanimously certified:
-- March 29 Cold as Steel
-- April 12 Puss 'n Boots
(2). NEW EQUIPMENT: No action taken.
(3). COD ELECTIONS: According to the COD Bylaws, the election of Directors and Officers is to take place at the final tournament of the season, and for the 2007-2008 season, it is the GLS Championships.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Treasurer shall do all things necessary and proper to prepare ballots and conduct the election at the GLS Championship.
(4). APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO USFA CONGRESS: The following persons were unanimously appointed to serve as representatives to the USFA Congress:
Joseph S. Streb
Joseph T. Streb
Julia Richey
MISCELLANEOUS:
(1). There was a discussion of USFA's financial situation and the politics of the persons attempting to become officers.
(2). No next meeting was set, and it was left to the Chairman to call the next meeting in a few months, but no later than August, 2008 to start schedulingADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and unanimously passed.
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Secretary
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Chairman