MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Anderson, Carol Graham, Cris Lewis, Cathie Marty, Matt Miller, Dale Nickels, Mary Schneider, Chelsey Walden, Drew Walden, Cathy Warmington, Dave Westphal, Susan Zblewski

CALL TO ORDER: Nickels called the meeting to order at 5:57 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 26, 2001 meeting approved by unanimous vote.

APPOINTMENTS: Nickels suggested the following appointments:

Barb Stirn – Records/OVC/Top 16
Dave Dahler – Rules

A motion was made and passed concerning the above appointments. D. Walden informed the Board that Dahler might not continue.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS/ COMMITTEES

General Chair Report: Nickels discussed new rule changes resulting from the 2001 USAS convention he attended. The teaching of starts cannot be in less than 5 feet of water. In addition, new technical rules affect strokes, the most significant being in the backstroke. These will be discussed fully at the House of Delegates Meeting.

Finance Report: Schneider reported that the financial situation is positive. All travel fund and zone payments have been made. An Income Statement (1/1/01-10/20/01), Balance Sheet (10/20/01), and Annual Budget were distributed.

A discussion ensued about not having enough officials at meets and if times at those meets can then be used as official results for other meets. The conclusion was that not having enough officials is a sanction violation and the sanction number should be pulled if this happens.

Safety Committee Report: Marty said a coaches training was held in August and less then 10 people were present. She was not sure if the training in the Milwaukee area was held recently.

Senior Chair Report: D. Walden discussed his "Convention Report" handout.

Athletes Report: C. Walden discussed her handout of the "2001 USAS Convention."

Age Group Committee Report: Miller reported that there was a committee meeting on October 3, 2001. He distributed a report concerning that meeting. Various items from that meeting were discussed.

Concerning special awards for swimmers who set state or national records, the cost of these will come out of the general budget, not the travel fund. These awards can be applied for on September15 and April 15 through Stirn to go to Miller. Miller will present his proposals regarding reimbursement of plaques/awards at the state meet main meeting during budget discussions.

At the state meet for ages 15-18, there will be a separate time standard for athletes in the 15-16 age group. This will help ease the 15-16 year old swimmers into the senior division.

Nickels stated that the LSC Committee may develop their own time cuts.

Nickels also stated that Patti Kramer would like to continue to act as zone manager. Miller will be in contact with her.

Administrative Chair Report: Lewis distributed her report concerning the "2001 United States Swimming National Convention." Zones will be held August 9 –11, 2002.

Coaches Representative Report: Westphal distributed his "National Convention" report.

Officials Chair Report: Zblewski will present new stroke rule changes at the House of Delegates Meeting. "Article 103, Facilities Standards" was distributed.

Registration/Membership Chair Report: Graham distributed her "USAS Convention" report.

Graham would like all mailings to her by December 10, 2001. Nickels would like to get mailings out quickly.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: The next board and general meeting will be January 22, 2002. The Age Group Committee will be meeting on December 5, 2001.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 p.m. by consensus.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Warmington

Secretary