MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol Graham, Jackie Groiss, Bob Jenkyns, Patty Kramer, Cathi Marty, Mary Schneider, Joe Schweitz, Barb Stirn, Drew Walden, Mike Young. GUESTS: Kathy Gwidt, Bob White.

CALL TO ORDER: Barb Stirn, Administrative Chairman, called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mary Schneider moved, Carol Graham seconded accepting the minutes of the May 26, 1998 meeting. Passed.

APPOINTMENTS: Barb Stirn announced that Jim Mohr, General Chairman, had appointed Bob Jenkyns as Rules Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors. Mohr also appointed Cris Lewis as the Zone Chairman/Manager.

NOMINATIONS FOR OPEN POSITIONS: Barb Stirn announced that Steve Schiessl is interested in the position of Age Group Chairman and that Mike Young is interested in the position of Finance Chairman. Incumbents of both positions serve on the Board of Directors. She will nominate them at the House of Delegates Meeting for two year terms to begin September 1st.

FALL CONFERENCE: Patty Kramer announced that arrangements for the Swimmers' Recognition Dinner, Swimmers' Clinic and the 5th Annual Conference for October 10th and 11th were proceeding. Al activities are scheduled for the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She expected about 300 people to participate. Joe Schweitz said that Speedo may be able to assist the LSC since the LSC outfitted Team Wisconsin in Speedo apparel.

USA CONVENTION: The 1998 Convention is scheduled for September 29th through October 4th in Cleveland, Ohio. The LSC has six voting Delegates and the following plan to attend: Jim Mohr, General Chair; Carol Graham, Registration Coordinator (as Administrative Chairman Delegate), and Drew Walden, Senior Chairman. Jackie Groiss received a "Delegate at Large" appointment from the President of USA Swimming. The two newly elected Athlete Representatives are Sara Caldwell (West Bend Swim Club) and Shane Ryan (Verona Aquatic Club). The Board asked Mohr to verify that the athletes meet the LSC qualifications for Athlete representative (USA Swimming member, age 16, and junior status in high school) and to determine who will serve as Senior/Junior Representative and whether they are able to attend Convention.

LSC MEETINGS:

USA Dues: Carol Graham reminded Board members that the LSC pays for Board members' USA membership dues, but each member must return his/her registration form and credentials to her.

Expenses: Bob Jenkyns asked that LSC Officers and Chairmen watch expenses especially postage and printing.

Championship Meet Information: Age/Senior Committee requested 1997-98 Meet information, financial information, start and end times, number of entries, and proof of time information for LSC short course and long course meets.

LSC Provided Timers: Bob Jenkyns, Meet Director for Lake Country Swim Team and the LSC 1998 Long Course Championship Meet, reported that the system worked well for the LSC Long Course Championships. Timers had free admissions and beverages. However, three teams had "no shows" for their Timers. He suggested that the LSC fines ($50/session) from the "no shows" go to the host club. He asked whether the LSC should handle Timers for all LSC Meets. The Board decided that the LSC would provide Timers for a LSC Championship Meet, if the LSC receives only one bid to host the Meet.

Schroeder Aquatic Center Pool Rental: Jenkyns also reported that the pool rental for the Long Course Championships was $6,000 $130/hour for about44 hours plus 5% for pool clean-up. The hourly rental rate for the Short Course Championships, using two pools, is $140.

ADJOURNMENT: By consensus at about 6:50 PM.

Prepared by _____________________________________ September 20, 1998

Patricia A. Kramer, Secretary

Wisconsin Swimming, Inc.