Annual Meeting
May 3, 2003
Chairman Bruce Mohl
(SSA): began the meeting at
Chairman Mohl feels that the meet managers meeting today will be particularly important and encourages all members of the New England Swimming community who are involved with running meets to attend this meeting.
Chairman Mohl commented that internet technology has proved to be an unbelievable tool for New England Swimming. He feels that NES is on the forefront nationally in using this technology to our advantage and there are only a few LSC’s we can look to who are further advanced than we are. He feels that we are going to continue to successfully integrate this technology into the daily operations of New England Swimming.
Secretary Kathy Dacey (BGSC): Minutes from 2002 read with one correction. The paragraph under “Officials” should read: He would like to see more officials at the small, local meets. Motion to accept minutes with correction made by Ray Grant (SD), 2nd by Priscilla Davis (UN-NE), motion passed.
Treasurer Fred Catalano (BGSC): Marjorie Blackwell (BOSS) has retired and is moving to CT. Fred Catalano (BGSC) reports that membership is down slightly; there are currently about 6,000 members of NES. Revenues are up because dues were increased. As of April 30, 2003 the bank accounts were: Checking: $79,901. Money Market: $109,095.
There are no payables due as of this date. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Priscilla Davis (UN-NE), 2nd by Harriett Kinnett (MAG), motion passed.
Fred Catalano thanked Marjorie Blackwell for her years of faithful service to the New England Swimming community, and NES wishes her the best with her upcoming move to CT.
Calendar Committee
Chairwoman Pam Warner (BOSS): Pam
Warner reports that for the 2002-2003 short course season almost all teams who
submitted bids were granted meets without problem. Most of these meets were fully
subscribed. She would like to see more
events offered in
Pam Warner wants to remind members of the NES community that bids should be accurate, and should be prepared for each individual meet. The bid should not be a copy of last year’s bid, but a newly prepared bid reflecting current dates and information.
Short course bids are due on
Long Course season will also offer short course meets, as
there are few long course facilities.
The calendar will be up on the web shortly. Bids for long course meets are due
Age Group Chairman
Ray Grant (SD): Ray Grant feels that
the season’s meets ran well and that the standards/qualifying times were
appropriate. He reports that the Zone
meets were well attended in the 13-14 and below age groups. Changes in how
Coach’s Representative Laura Matuzack (GMA): Laura Matuzack reports that Junior Coach’s Representative Dan Mascola (HOCKY) is no longer coaching and the junior coach’s rep position is empty. She is looking forward to the Coach’s Meeting later in the day.
Athlete’s Representative Joanne Gallahue (BOSS) and Caitlin Grant (SD): Joanne Gallahue was not present and Caitlin Grant is taking the SAT Test.
Safety Chairwoman
Priscilla Davis (UN-NE): Priscilla
Davis encourages every club in
Officials Chairman
Bill Geary (MAG): Bill Geary is
pleased with the quality and number of
Camp Chairwoman Amy Parratto (SSA): Upcoming camps include:
Records Chairwoman
Rosemarie Meissner (MAG): Rosemarie
Meissner asks that coaches, parents and swimmers be reminded to report to her
all times which may qualify as Top 16 Nationally, Top 10 in
Kindly keep Rosemarie Meissner aware of fast swims, and make
certain that if it is not a
National Time Verification (NTV) Handbook is available on
the website. Please use the forms
provided, and remember it is not the Records Chairwoman’s responsibility to
track down times and results. Rosemarie
Meissner reminds all members of the New England Swimming community to remember
that 18 year old swimmers in college have the potential to set
Technology Committee Chairpersons Harold Whitney (SSA) and Rick Osterberg (UN-NE): (Also known as the website committee.)
The committee has to deal with database problems, and reminds the NES community that unregistered swimmers constantly present a problem. They ask that all swimmers comply with the US Swimming registration procedures, and that teams work harder in the fall to make certain that all of their athletes are properly registered. Mary Riddell from the New England Swimming office is working hard to clear up the discrepancies. There is a new on-line tool which allows clubs to check their registrations and clear up any discrepancies. It is imperative that we update and correct these mistakes, as areas such as Top 16 records, etc., suffer when these errors remain. They also put a burden on the Records Chairwoman, who works tirelessly on these records. Harold Whitney thanked Mary Riddell in the NES Office, Rosemarie and Walt Meissner who work on Records and Rick Osterberg who maintains the website for their hard work and unselfish dedication to our organization. Chairman Bruce Mohl extended his gratitude to Harold Whitney for his expertise and hard work on behalf of the New England Swimming technology committee.
Registration
Chairwoman Mary Riddell (
New Business: Josh Stern (BOSS) wants to let the New
England Swimming community know that there will be a US Swimming Distance Camp
at
Old Business: None.
Elections Chairwoman Priscilla
Davis (UN-NE):
Kathy Dacey (BGSC) cast one vote for the unopposed slate of officers proposed for election.
Treasurer: Carol Healey (BOSS)
Age Group Chairman: Ray Grant (SD)
Technical Chairman: Dan Warner (NSSC)
Nominating Committee: Priscilla Davis (UN-NE)
Reid Christen (CUDA)
Paul Mangili (MAG)
Mike Parratto (SSA)
Scott Doty (PSC)
Review Board: Priscilla Davis (UN-NE)
Jon Hurst (YNS)
Ray Grant (SD)
Rick Battestini (NWSC)
Alternates: Harriet Kinnett (MAG)
Jeff Johnson (PSC)
Motion to adjourn made by Ray Grant (SD) and 2nd by Priscilla Davis (UN-NE), motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Dacey,
Secretary