SPMA MASTERS SWIMMING

Minutes of the August 26, 2004 Meeting

Call to Order: by the Chair Wayne McCauley at 8:06 p.m.

Attending: Connie Barrett (MVN), Tom Boyd (LBGRUNIONS), Errol Graham (WH2O), Julie Heather (UNAT.), Michael Heather (UNAT), Lucy Johnson (UCI), Mary Hull (SWM), Wayne McCauley (ELST), Vanessa Mesia (MSC), Mark Moore (MVN), Jeff Moxie (DSSM), Sergio Rodriguez (LBGRUNIONS), Steve Schofield (SWM), Jessica Seaton (WH2O), Tom Trapp (LBSC),

MSP the minutes from the June 24, 2004 conference call.

Officer Reports:

Chair: Wayne McCauley will post his report on the SPMA website

Vice Chair: Short Course Meters: Mission Viejo Sunday October 3, UCLA Saturday October 16, Santa Clarita Saturday November 6, Turkeyshoot at Pierce College Sunday November 21. Short Course Yards season for 2005: Las Vegas Saturday January 15, El Segundo, Santa Clarita Saturday February 12, Cal Tech Pentathlon Sunday March 6, Mission Viejo Sunday March 20, UCLA April 2 or 3, Loyola Marymount April 16 or 17. Bids are still open for SCY Regionals. SCY USMS Nationals May 19-22, in Ft. Lauderdale.

Treasurer’s report: The treasurer’s report was submitted in writing and it is included in these minutes.

Member at Large: Errol Graham reported that the West Hollywood Aquatics ocean swim in September will be cancelled due to considerable increase in costs to provide lifeguard services.

Registrar’s report: Julie submitted her report in writing and it is included in these minutes. MSP The Seal Beach rough water swim will be charged an additional $25 sanction fee for the next swim, and SPMA will provide a person to facilitate registrations on the day of the event, and will ensure that all participants in the Masters events have current Masters Registrations. The $25 will be paid by SPMA to the person providing the service. Julie reported on some tapes that have gone missing in the mail. MSP If the two Quick tapes haven’t resurfaced by September 20 that they are replaced. MSP to purchase three Swim Fast DVD’s from USA-Swimming (Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly) at $19.95 each, plus S&H.

Awards: MSP to raise the cost of ribbons to 25 cents from 20 cents effective as of the SCM season. SPMA awarded Trisha Commons with the “Distinguished Service Award” and Bekah Wright with the “Contributor of the Year award”.

Open Water Report: Lucy Johnson reported that ocean swims were being cancelled due to water pollution, shark citings, and costs. Sanction fees for ocean swims are $25.

Old Business: Wayne distributed the pre ordered SPMA Polo^® shirts.

New Business: A discussion was held on non registered swimmers participating in registered events and the effects it may have on our insurance policy. Bidding for the Short Course Meters regionals was awarded to the Long Beach Grunions. Meeting coverage for the upcoming USAS convention was discussed. A discussion was also held on the USMS magazine (currently SWIM) and the possibility of a new publisher (and new magazine) and the effects that it may have on our newsletter distribution costs.

Adjournment: 10:00 pm

Our annual meeting/potluck will be on Thursday November 18 at the SPMA office.

Mary Hull, Secretary