ISWA Monthly Meeting
February 3, 2008
Call to Order:
Louis Rosbottom called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm.
Roll Call:
Board Members: Louis Rosbottom, Apryl McClurg, J.D. Minch, Tom Dolly, Renee Schoettle, Sharon Rosbottom, Sharon Dowden, Jeff McClurg, Danny Struck, Trina Dowden, Mark Mundy, Joe Downing, Joe Lybarger, Mike Dowden, Floyd Friezell, Todd Eppert, Rex Peckinpaugh, Kyle Fellure, Corine Kendrick, Patt VanHorn, Jean Whetstone, Mike Weimer, Carol Schroeder, Michelle Kaster and Ed Kaster.
Minutes: Apryl McClurg
§ Apryl presented the January minutes.
§ Todd Eppert made a motion to accept the minutes as presented.
§ Joe Downing seconded the motion.
§ Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: Renee Schoettle
§ Renee presented the Treasurer’s Report.
§ Taxes have been filed.
§ Report reflects an increase in athlete registration.
§ DC Hawks and Greenwood Clubs have paid their debts.
§ Mark Mundy made a motion to accept the report as presented.
§ Joe Lybarger seconded the motion.
Old Business:
Folkstyle State Finals
§ Tight on rooms for both Ben Davis and Huntington tournaments.
Cadet/Junior Folkstyle National Trip
§ Hotel rooms have been reserved and flyer has been made – April 4-6 (First Come/First Serve Sign Ups)
§ Jim Humphrey is the Team Leader
New Business:
Folkstyle State
§ We received a request that an exception be made for a wrestler who cannot make weigh-ins at Ben Davis. Discussion took place. Request for a motion was made. No motion was made. Therefore, no adjustments or exceptions will take place. There is a petition process and waivers may be issued to wrestlers to participate in national tournaments (depending upon circumstances).
§ Hoosier Authority has offered an add on service: apparel sales, DVD sales, action photos and live media coverage. We have already entered into an exclusive vendor agreement with Jim’s Wrestling Supply. Louis will talk to Hoosier Authority about the add on service without offering apparel sales. We can allow Hoosier Authority to bid next year.
USGWA
§ The United States Girls Wrestling Association has been contacting clubs (Warren Central has hosted in the past) about hosting their tournament in Indiana. Discussion took place. The event would have to be separate from our state tournament. Their tournament is more expensive and they do not use standard weight classes (they block weights, but are committed to give girls 3 or more matches). USGWA would have to have their own insurance and the hosting school would have to accept liability.
Directors Reports
§ Vice Chair of Administration – Tom Dolly
o Sports Medicine – Isaac Hook
§ Insurance will cost $463/year with 2 million limit
§ He has coverage for Huntington, still working on Ben Davis.
§ Isaac will not be able to travel to Fargo this summer.
o Membership Director – Trina Dowden
§ Reported 1997 athletes, 466 coaches, 146 clubs, and 81 sanctioned events to date for 2008.
§ Regional weigh-in supplies are ready for pick up.
o Director of Services – Sharon Dowden
§ Folkstyle National Flyer has been mailed and is posted on the website.
§ MS Duals entry fee is $800/team is $700/team for 2 or more teams.
§ Women Folkstyle State and National information has been sent to local tournaments for distribution.
§ Some RTC sites are still not member clubs.
§ It appears that bronze cards will be needed at Folkstyle Nationals, so a Bronze Clinic needs to be scheduled at Ben Davis.
§ Officers and Board Members need to let Trina and/or Sharon know what is needed for the upcoming state tournaments.
o Registration Director – Joe Lybarger
§ Reported number of tables and chairs needed for various areas of registration.
§ Still looking for registration volunteers.
o Law & Legislation Director – Lana Pendoski
§ Not Present. No Report.
o Tournament Statistics Director – Carol Schroeder
§ Has received 5 out of 16 reports for tournaments, and is contacting clubs for outstanding info.
o Transportation Director – John Schattner
§ Not present.
§ Busses and hotels are lined up for all trips except Fargo.
§ John will present the John Hurrle Award at the IHSAA Banquet.
o Equipment Director – Bill Nicely
§ Not present.
§ Working with Brute on credit for size discrepancies with singlets this past summer.
o Hospitality Director – Linda Robinson
§ Not Present. No Report.
o Section 1 – Mark Galka
§ Not present. No Report.
o Section 2 – Mary Friedt
§ Not Present.
§ Clubs are happy to have Folkstyle State at Huntington and have volunteered to work.
o Section 3 – Beth Lybarger
§ Not Present. No Report. Home ill.
o Section 4 – Chris Lynch
§ Not Present.
§ All is well in Section 4. Busy coaching.
o Section 5 – Corine Kendrick
§ Working on regional weigh in site.
§ Vice Chair of Programs – J.D. Minch
o Tournament Director – Facilities – Todd Eppert
§ Completed second walk thru at Ben Davis today.
§ 10 mats in field house and 4 mats in freshman gym.
§ 2 pairing areas.
§ Microphones in both the fieldhouse and gym with speakers in the hallways.
§ Hospitality will be in the cafeteria in the freshman wing with weigh-ins held in the wrestling room, and security is in place.
§ Looking into purchasing new/improved radios.
§ Ordering pennant flags for Huntington site.
o Tournament Director – Staff – Patt Van Horn
§ Still recruiting volunteers for table help.
o Mat Officials Developmental Director – Mark Mundy
§ Working on handouts for the clinic at Ben Davis on Sunday.
§ Referee/Official contracts are a work-in-progress.
§ Weigh-ins are covered for both state tournaments.
o Folkstyle Referees Developmental Director – Floyd Frieszell
§ Mark Mundy will be in charge of Referees for Folkstyle State.
Pairing Officials Director – Jean Whetstone
§ Getting ready for clinic at Ben Davis on Sunday.
§ Track Wrestling: placement issue cannot be resolved for 7th and 8th place.
o Pairing Officials Developmental Director – Joe Downing
§ Checking on tables/chairs needed for state in pairing areas.
o Scholarship Director – Sharon Rosbottom
§ Has received the first completed scholarship application.
§ April 15th is the deadline for applications.
o State Coaches Director – Danny Struck
§ Keith Sieracki cannot come the week before Greco State because of prior commitments. He will come the week before Freestyle State, and will come to Cadet/Junior Camp this summer.
§ Will take care of the Bronze Clinic at Ben Davis.
§ Working on clinician for Women’s Camp.
§ We need to be aware of Olympic athletes and their schedules when planning our camps.
§ Pat DeGain (IU), Benji and Alex Dolly (UNI) would like to coach at Fargo.
o Regional Training Center Director – Rex Peckinpaugh
§ Involved with RTC practices across the state, and contacting RTC clubs that need to join ISWA.
§ Needs pairing help for MS Qualifier (arrive @ 7am) Also could use table help for 10 mats.
o Cultural Exchange Director – Ed Wojdyla
§ Has contacted Japanese and are looking at dates.
§ Might have a couple of Japanese businesses that want to get involved in exchange program.
o Team Leader Director – Jeff McClurg
§ Joe Mullins-Middle School Dual Team Leader.
§ Steve Livingston will be Schoolboy Duals Team Leader…..still need an Assistant Team Leader.
§ Could also be looking for Team Leader for Fargo.
o Director – Ed Pendoski
§ Not Present.
§ Working on Schoolboy Duals and Folkstyle Nationals.
o Cadet Director – Jake Harreld
§ Use one set of coaches for Fargo (cutting down on number of coaches)
§ Instead of 14 for both teams, take 18 total coaches.
o Junior Director – Cale Hoover
§ Use one set of coaches for Fargo (cutting down on number of coaches)
§ Instead of 14 for both teams, take 18 total coaches.
o Folkstyle Director – Jim Humphrey
§ Not Present.
§ Working on Folkstyle National Trip for Cadets and Juniors.
o Greco Director – Mike Weimer
§ Working on Greco State plans….Track Wrestling
Women’s Director – Mike Goddard
§ Not Present.
§ Asked for approval to hold clinic before Folkstyle State for girls. Brief Discussion: The board will need details and plans, and will then plan to assist.
o IN College Coach’s Rep – Kyle Fellure
§ College coaches in Indiana are good!
o Immediate Past Chair – Mike Dowden
§ Jim Littlejohn would like to be involved with the future John Hurrle Committee.
§ Paul Greene was the recipient of this year’s John Hurrle Award.
NOTE:
Indy Nationals is scheduled through the USA National office by Red Cobra. The ISWA has no input or control over this event.
Women: Competing in Beijing, China with top 6 teams in the world. USA wrestled China for the gold and lost.
Katie Downing was 2-1.
Motion to Adjourn
§ Mark Mundy made a motion to adjourn.
§ Jean Whetstone seconded the motion.
§ Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned.
Next Meeting: April 13th, 2008 @ 2pm
Submitted by
Apryl McClurg
ISWA Secretary
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