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USFA Board of Directors 2003 Meeting
Minutes
Special Meeting of the
USFA Board of Directors
July 6, 7:30 a.m., 2003
Austin, TX
Attendees: Donald Anthony, Brad Baker, Gerrie Baumgart, William Becker, Jerry Benson, Michael D’Asaro II, Ron Herman, Jonathan Jakus, Stacey Johnson, Marshall Hibnes, Bob Largman, Barbara Lynch, George Masin, Linda Merritt, David Micahnik, Sherry Posthumus, Paul Soter, Mike Sullivan, Felicia Zimmermann.
Guests: Arnold Messing, Steve Khinoy, Jeff Bukantz, Steve Sobel, Irwin Bernstein, , John Heil, Wendell Kubik, Suzie Paxton, George Kolombatovich, Jane Carter.
I. Information
A. General Information and Organizational Items:
Announcement: The Hall of Fame elections for three inductees to the 2004 Hall of Fame took place at the USFA Congress meeting, July 5, 2003. The three inductees for 2004 are: Gay MacLellan and Heizaburo Okawa, and Steve Sobel.
B. Appointment of Parliamentarian
MOTION: George Masin was appointed parliamentarian.
C. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: The Board approved the 2.17.03 Board of Directors Minutes.
D. Officer and Director Reports
E. Committee Reports
1 Committee Reports
2 Executive Committee Reports of Action
MOTION: The Board accepted the Officer, Director, and Committee Reports.
MOTION: The Board approves the Executive Committee Reports of Action from 3.27.03, 4.24.03, 6.17.03, and 7.4.03.
II. Budget Phase
A. Financial Reports: The complete financial reports for the Budget Phase were distributed at the meeting.
Discussion: Irwin Bernstein gave a report to the Board of Directors on the budget.
1. Budget vs. Actual report for period of 8/1/02-5/31/03
MOTION: The Board approved the budget report of 8.1.02-5.31.03 as submitted to the Board
2. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004
MOTION: The Board approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 as submitted to the Board.
III. Decision Phase
A. Urgent
1. Updated Committee List
MOTION: The Board approved the updated committee list as submitted by the President.
Discussion: Election committee replacements for Jerry Benson and Marty Lang to be named by the Executive Committee.
2. Ray Miller Fund - Additional request
MOTION: The Board approved the additional amount of $3,900 from the Ray Miller Fund reserved for use post-2004 to include Erinn Smart as a member of the fencing team at the 2000 Olympic Games though not officially an Olympian.
3. Ray Miller Fund text adjustment
MOTION: The Board approved the following text adjustments to the Ray Miller Fund disbursement guidelines :
a. In paragraph 2(b) text added to establish what individuals earn funds when a weapon team meets criteria, and separate disbursement dates specified for two allocations.
i. At each team event used in determining team ranking as of the criteria date, up to 4 names can be submitted for each team “A”. That earns those 4 individuals one share each, except in the case of the World Championships when it is 2 shares each. At the decision date, the funds available for dispersal are divided by the total number of shares accumulated in total to get a base number. Each individual will then be paid an amount equal to the base number times his/her number of shares.
ii. The first disbursement date shall be November 1, 2003. The second date shall be February 22, 2004.
b. The text of the final WHEREAS should be changed so that the fourth and final line reads …those events being held in the Olympic Games …
B. Second Hearing
1. Motion regarding Women’s Sabre National Championship Trophy
The Motion was withdrawn for a women’s sabre national championship trophy to be established in the memory of Ruby Watson.
2. Motion regarding Youth Classification
The original motion was changed to read as follows:
AMENDED MOTION: To allow classification changes for age restricted events U17 and below* at division, regional, and sectional tournaments only when they meet or exceed C1 criteria.
* for clarification, U17 and below refers to U17 and younger.
MOTION: THE BOARD APPROVED THE AMENDED MOTION UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Motions submitted by Paul Sotor regarding competition venue procedures.
The Motions were removed after review and discussions with the FOC and the Tournament Committee.
C. First Hearing
1. Motion Regarding Games Fee.
The motion was moved to urgent since it would impact the start of the national tournament season and materials relevant to the season.
MOTION: THE BOARD APPROVED INCREASING NATIONAL (INCLUDING CHAMPIONSHIPS) TOURNAMENT EVENT FEES BY $10 WHICH WILL BE USED TO COMPENSATE OFFICIALS IN A MANNER TO BE approved BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
* The motion was approved with three noted objections and one abstention.
2. Motion regarding mileage reimbursement
THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN This concept will be addressed in the volunteer compensation that the Executive Committee will develop.
3. Motion regarding reimbursement for airport travel
THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN This concept will be addressed in the volunteer compensation that the Executive Committee will develop.
4. Motion regarding penalty for falling.
The motion was moved to urgent.
THE MOTION WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD TO ADOPT THE FIE PENALTY FOR “FALLING WHILE SCORING A TOUCH” IN RULE T.87. THE TOUCH IS ANNULLED, AND THE FENCER SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE PENALTY AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE T.120 (THE PENALTY CHART) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1ST, 2003.
5. Motion regarding amateurism and prize money at competitions.
MOTION: Resolved that because the USFA has adopted the FIE's standards on amateurism and because the FIE no longer restricts the award of prizes in fencing competitions, prizes may be awarded at USFA sanctioned events.
All fencers are advised to use care and caution in participating in competitions in which prizes (either economic or in kind) are offered, as other organizations to which USFA members may belong or be subject (such as the NCAA and state scholastic athletic associations) have rules and standards that may differ from those of the USFA, the violation of which may result in penalties, exclusion, loss of eligibility or other sanctions by such organizations.
Discussion ensued and the Board supports the adherence to the FIE policy. Also it was suggested by Mr. D’Asaro that this information be communicated in appropriate USFA vehicles such as the newsletter or website.
III. Good and Welfare
1. The annual Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in the Fall at a time, date and location determined by the Board of Director. TBD.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30AM.
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