August 9, 2009

Call to Order:

Louis Rosbottom called the meeting to order at 10:47am

Roll Call: 

Board Members:  Louis Rosbottom, Apryl McClurg, J.D. Minch, Tom Dolly, Renee Schoettle, Sharon Rosbottom, Sharon Dowden, Jeff McClurg, Trina Dowden, Joe Lybarger, Mike Dowden, Rex Peckinpaugh, Corine Kendrick, Beth Lybarger, Chris Lynch, Bill Nicely, Lana Pendoski, Ed Pendoski, Linda Robinson, John Schattner, Kyle Fellure, Jake Harreld, Cale Hoover, Jim Littlejohn, Mark Mundy, Carol Schroeder, Mark Stevenson, Danny Struck, Jean Whetstone, Joe Willmann, and Sharon Wise. 

Minutes: Apryl McClurg

§  Apryl presented the April minutes.

§  Joe Lybarger made a motion to accept the minutes.

§  John Schattner seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: Renee Schoettle

§  Is made later in the meeting with the budget report review.

Old Business:

Moving Up an Age Division Committee Report

§  Joe Willmann reported that they polled readers on IndianaMat.com and received responses via email from other state programs.

§  Illinois has overlapping age divisions, but everyone else follows the USA age division guidelines. 

§  The committee recommended that no change in age divisions be made.

Nominating Committee Report

§  Nominating Committee Report was given by chairperson, Corine Kendrick.

§  Nominations:  State Chair:  Louis Rosbottom, Vice Chair of Administration:  Tom Dolly, Vice Chair of Programs:  JD Minch, Secretary:  Apryl McClurg and Treasurer:  Renee Schoettle.

§  Bill Nicely made a motion to accept the nominated slate of officers.

§  Jim Littlejohn seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

Annual Meeting

§  Sharon Dowden reported that there are still some outstanding reports needed for the Annual Report.

§  She is deciding on the gift for those in attendance at the annual meeting.

§  All board members should arrive @ 8am for the annual meeting held @ Lawrence North High School on Sunday, September 13, 2009.

New Business:

Discussion of Alternatives for Regional Weigh Ins (Junior/Cadet/SchoolBoy Folkstyle State)

§  Wrestlers declare weight at the time of preregistration.  If they miss weight, they are scratched from the tournament.

§  A committee was formed:  Jean Whetstone, Jim Littlejohn, Ed Pendoski, Joe Lybarger, Chris Lynch, and Mark Stevenson.  They will present their report at the October meeting.

Gregory & Appel Insurance Grant

§  John Schattner reported that Gregory & Appel is the oldest insurance agency in Indpls.

§  They are celebrating an anniversary by giving $500 to 125 5013C’s in and around Indpls. 

§  John Schattner made a motion to apply for one of the grants in behalf of the ISWA.

§  JD Minch seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

Review of Proposed Budget/Treasurers Report

§  A review of the proposed 2010 budget took place.

§  Discussion of best way to publish and post this information for the wrestling public to view.

§  Bill Nicely made a motion to accept the proposed 2010 budget.

§  Joe Lybarger seconded the motion.

§  The 2010 budget passed unanimously.

Discuss Date of Junior State Due to Conflicts

§  Discussion took place.

§  Saturday, May 9^8h, 2010 was thought to be a better date than Sunday, May 9^th, 2009.

§  Lawrence North can host Junior State on this date.  It will help people to work around FILA Cadets, proms, and it could open up opportunities for clubs to have tournaments.

§  Chris Lynch made a motion to accept the Sunday date.

§  Renee Schoettle seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

Dual Team Selection Process

§  Jake Harreld presented a rough draft of a new proposed method of dual team selection.  A final draft will be presented at a later date.

§  Rex Peckinpaugh made a motion to accept the proposal for one year.

§  Sharon Wise seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

§  Jake Harreld and Cale Hoover will be working on a petition committee procedure, and will report at the October meeting.

Motion for Award Change

§  A motion was made to change an award.

§  Motion failed.

Other Discussions

§  Ed Pendoski presented thoughts/changes for School Boys Duals.  He was asked to make a presentation at the October meeting

§  Jim Littlejohn would like to adjust the pay for officials.  He was also asked to make a presentation at the October meeting.

Directors Reports

§  Vice Chair of Administration – Tom Dolly

o   Sports Medicine –

§  Isaac Hook sent a report stating the St Vincent does not have the allowance to assist us with sports medicine/training coverage at tournaments at this time.  Isaac will work the new Sports Medicine Director (when appointed).

o   Membership Director – Trina Dowden

§  95 sanctions, 164 clubs, 8375 athletes, 442 coaches to USAW.

§  Getting ready to start the 2010 application process.

Director of Services – Sharon Dowden

§  Needs annual reports ASAP.

o   Registration Director – Joe Lybarger

§  Gearing up for the new season.

§  Chris Lynch:  Kudos to Joe Lybarger for all that he does.

o   Law & Legislation Director – Lana Pendoski

§  In the process of amending her annual report.

o   Tournament Statistics Director – Carol Schroeder

§  Problems with Junior Freestyle State online registration-a lot of cards did not print.

§  Board agreed to allow Carol to find solution

o   Transportation Director – John Schattner

§  Annual Report complete.

o   Equipment Director – Bill Nicely

§  Ben and Bill working on plan to reduce cost

§  Annual Report completed

   o   Hospitality Director – Linda Robinson

§  Annual Report is incomplete.

o   Section 1 – Joe Willmann

§  Looking for host for Lake County Elementary Championship, with hopes it will grow into other areas of the state.

o   Section 2 – Mary Friedt

§  Not Present.  No Report.

o   Section 3 – Sharon Wise

§  Working on Annual Report.

§  Indentifying clubs that have not renewed ISWA club membership, and working on a format for new clubs on how to get started.

o   Section 4 – Mark Stevenson

§  Working on Annual Report.

§  Receiving calls on info posted on discussion board.

o   Section 5 – Corine Kendrick

§  Annual Report completed.

§  In contact with clubs.

§  Vice Chair of Programs – J.D. Minch

o   Tournament Director – Patt Van Horn

§  Not Present.  No Report.

o   Mat Officials Developmental Director – Mark Mundy

§  Annual Report Completed.

§  Working on development of officials.  Researching other states and compensation plans.

o   Folkstyle Referees Developmental Director – Jim Littlejohn

§  Out of 55 tournaments, he only received 11 sign in sheets for officials.  He will be contacting Tournament Directors on how important this information is.

§  Clubs need to provide licensed officials for tournaments.

• Pairing Officials Director – Jean Whetstone

§  Sending out letter to pairers encouraging them to attend the annual meeting.

§  Louis asked Jean to get advanced counts for Folkstyle and Freestyle Clinics.

o   Pairing Officials Developmental Director – Joe Downing

§  Reported that Carol Schoeder is a PT2.

o   Scholarship Director – Sharon Rosbottom

§  No Report.

o   State Coaches Director – Danny Struck

§  Good reports on coaches in Fargo.  Need to work on targeting new coaches-give names to Danny Struck.

§  It is important to name clinicians in advance and publish in the publication.

§  Ask clinicians to be a the state awards table and speak directly to winners/placers about opportunities to wrestle in national events.

o   Regional Training Center Director – Rex Peckinpaugh

§  Had 14 RTCs last year.  Was that too many?  Rex needs input.

§  Needs reporting of who is attending the RTCs along with ISWA card # (to avoid liability issues).

§  Jake Harreld suggested that RTCs be extended until the Fargo trip In Juy.

o   Cultural Exchange Director – Ed Wojdyla

§  Not Present.  Sent report that Team Indiana returned from Japan on August 8^th.

o   Team Leader Director – Jeff McClurg

§  Annual Report Completed, and is working on getting reports in from Team Leaders.

o   Director – Ed Pendoski

§  3 All Americans at Kids Freestyle Nationals:  Nathan Walton, Chad Red, and Jose Champagne

o   Cadet Director – Jake Harreld

§  Working on his report.

o   Junior Director – Cale Hoover

§  No Report.

 o   Folkstyle Director – Chris Lynch

§  Looking into other Folkstyle trips with other organizations.

§  Will work in advance to get kids to participate and coaches to coach at preseason tournaments.

o   Greco Director – Mike Weimer

§  Not Present.  No Report.

• Women’s Director – Beth Lybarger

§  Working on annual report.

§  Four girls went to Fargo and 2 were All Americans.  Beth hopes to increase numbers for next year.

o   IN College Coach’s Rep – Kyle Fellure

§  Working on annual report.

§  Hopes to get exhibition college matches to Freestyle State this year.

o   Immediate Past Chair – Mike Dowden

§  Thanks to everyone in attendance.

 NOTE:

Sharon Dowden:  Adding University and Veterans to Junior State.

Thanks to Renee Schoettle on a successful budget meeting.

Motion to Adjourn

§  Joe Lybarger made a motion to adjourn.

§  Rex Peckinpaugh seconded the motion.

§  Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned @ 1:00pm

Next Meeting:  September 13, 2009

Submitted by

Apryl McClurg