SPMA MASTERS SWIMMING

Minutes of the August 28, 2003 Meeting

 

Call to Order:  by the Chair Wayne McCauley at 8:20 p.m.

Attending:   Carl Anhalt (WH2O), Trisha Commons (DSSM), Errol Graham (WH2O), Julie Heather (UNAT.), Lucy Johnson (UCI), Mary Hull (SWM), Wayne McCauley (ELST), Bob Merrick (COAST), Mark Moore (MVN), Jeff Moxie (DSSM), Jessica Seaton (WH2O), Shannon Sullivan (SBM), Tom Trapp (LBSC), Bekah Wright (SCAQ)

MSP the minutes from July 17, 2003 conference call.

Officer Reports:

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

Treasurer’s report: MSP to approve the November 2002 – August 24, 2003 (unaudited) treasurer’s report with the change of eliminating line number 92.  (The treasurer’s report was also submitted in writing and it is included in these minutes)

Registrar’s report:  Julie submitted her report in writing and it is included in these minutes.

Awards: the 2002 pool swimmers of the year Karen Melick and Frank Piemme were presented their awards at the Long Course regionals in Mission Viejo. 

Open Water Report:  MSP to send a letter to Dave Van Mouwerik (race director for the 5th annual Pismo to Avila Pier to pier swim) to read as follows: The decision as to whether or not to hold the fifth annual Pismo-to-Avila Pier to pier swim we suggest he make that decision after consulting local authorities who have responsibility for safety procedures in the waters of Avila Bay. In addition, should you choose to go forward with the race we recommend you require a supplemental waiver from every entrant directed specifically towards current circumstances. Lastly, given current conditions, we recommend you eliminate the wetsuit division.

Old Business: none

New Business:  

MSP to accept Julie Heather’s bid for Registrar (starting in October 2003 for 2 years).

SPMA’s elections are coming up.  Anyone interested in running for office should contact the nomination committee chair Shannon Sullivan at 54colleen@cox.net no later than September 18, 2003.

Adjournment: 10:05 pm

Future Meetings:  tentative dates: Conference call Thursday October 9, 2003 at 8:00pm

                               Thursday November 20, 2003 at 8:00pm

 

Mary Hull, Secretary