ISWA Annual Meeting
September 9, 2007
Call to Order:
Mike Dowden called the meeting to order at 10:40 am.
Roll Call:
Board Members: Mike Dowden, Louis Rosbottom, Apryl McClurg, J.D. Minch, Tom Dolly, Sharon Rosbottom, Sharon Dowden, Jeff McClurg, John Schattner, Renee Schoettle, Jake Harreld, Jean Whetstone, Danny Struck, Chris Lynch, Howard Jones, Duane Hutchison, Ronni Hutchison, Trina Dowden, Kyle Fellure, Corine Kendrick, Floyd Frieszell, Isaac Hook, Mark Mundy, Bill Nicely, Linda Robinson, and Mike Goddard, Lana Pendoski, Mary Friedt, Todd Eppert, Patt VanHorn, Rex Peckinpaugh, Ed Pendoski, Cale Hoover, and Jim Maglis.
Wrestling Clubs: Arabian, Beech Grove, Bison Elite, Bloomington South, Broncho, Center Grove, Central Indiana Academy, Charlestown, Club Madison-Lide White, Columbia City, Columbus East, Cougar, Crawfordsville, Crown Point Lightning, Decatur, Duneland, Fighting Irish, Fishers, Franklin, Greyhound, Hanover, Harrison Warrior, Head’s Up, Huntington County, Indy West, Jennings County, Jimtown, Lawrence North, LC Bears, Leo, Mooresville, New Castle, New Palestine, Normonco, Norwell, Penn, Perry Meridian, Portage, Princeton, Red Cobra, River City, Scots, South Bend, Southeastern, Southmont, Spartan, Tem Jeff, Tell City, Tipton, Vega, Warren, Warsaw Tiger, Wawasee, Whiteland, and Yorktown.
Minutes: Apryl McClurg
§ Mike Dowden presented the August minutes.
§ John Schattner and Mark Durham noted 2 corrections to the minutes.
§ Mike Goddard made a motion to accept the minutes as ammended.
§ Floyd Frieszell seconded the motion.
§ Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: Louis Rosbottom
§ Louis presented the Budget 2006-2007 year end report.
§ Todd Eppert made a motion to accept the financial reports.
§ Motion seconded by Tom Dolly.
§ Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business:
§ Presentation of National Award
o Mike Introduced Beth Lybarger who presented the ISWA with the 7th place plaque earned by Indiana’s Women’s National Team in Fargo this past July. The team consisted of 9 women. Two women also earned All-American status.
§ 2007 Awards were presented to the following:
o Coach of the Year: Chris Cooper and Jim Tonte
o Pairing Person of the Year: Joe Downing
o Freestyle Official of the Year: Tim Federspiel
o Brandon Whaley Young Official of the Year: Jon Osborne
o Folkstyle Official of the Year: James Littlejohn
o Volunteer of the Year: Jim Osborne
o Club of the Year: Team Jeff
§ Nominating Committee:
o Ronnie Hutchison, committee chair, presented the slate of officers based on the ballots received.
ü Louis Rosbottom, State Chair
ü Tom Dolly, Vice Chair of Administation
ü JD Minch, Vice Chair of Programs
ü Apryl McClurg, Secretary
ü Renee Schoettle, Treasurer
o Nominations from the floor were requested. Hearing none, the slate of officers was unanimously approved.
§ Honorary Award Presentations:
o JD Minch and Tom Dolly honored Mike Dowden for his years of service and dedication to the ISWA as Mike Dowden’s retirement was announced. Mike received a standing ovation.
o Louis Rosbottom and JD Minch introduced Sharon Dowden as the USA Wrestling Woman of the Year. The award was bestowed up Sharon this past wrestling season.
§ Audit Committee Report:
o The appointed Audit Committee examined the treasurer’s records and files and found everything to be in order.
§ 2007-2008 Budget:
o Louis Rosbottom explained the purchase of computer equipment and copier this past year.
o The new budget has added increased assistance to athletes.
o Coaches education budget has also been increased.
o RTC planning educational material directed toward kids and the education of coaches.
o Todd Eppert made a motion to approve the budget as presented.
o Mark Mundy Seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously.
o Mike Dowden encouraged everyone to read through the Treasurer’s Report and Budget to understand how the money flows through the organization.
New Business
§ USA Wrestling Changes in Policies and Procedures:
o Schoolboy/girl weights have been changed.
o National Duals entry fees have increased $250 per team. This money will stay with the hosting organization, which will help offset the expenses.
o A forfeit for a “no show” will no longer take the wrestler out of the tournament. It will be a loss with the winner receiving 5 points.
o The dual team seeding criteria has been changed.
o Before each dual meet, the head coach must appoint one person/coach to talk to the head official at the table.
§ Online Registration for Indiana:
o Athlete and coaches cards can now be purchased online. It is a link to paypal with a $5 processing fee. The total cost will be $35 for each card. The waiver and code of conduct is included.
o The printed confirmation can be used until the card is received from the ISWA office. Birthdate validation (sticker) will be completed at a local tournament. If challenged, awards will be held until proof of birth.
o If card is lost, use the temporary card process. Temporary cards are NOT available online. There will be no refund if a 2nd card is purchased online, because the card has been lost.
o Club is a required field. ISWA still strongly encourages all athletes to sign-up and purchase a card through their local club.
o Looking for ways to pay other fees online (i.e.: trip costs).
§ Insurance Coverage:
o Insurance representative could not attend our meeting, but Louis Rosbottom has met with insurance rep.
o Background checks have been pushed back one year.
o Paperwork/waivers are very important for individuals and clubs. Turning this paperwork in on a timely basis is crucial. These change the percentages of favorable claims.
§ Number of Awards – State Finals (6 or 8):
o We presently award 8 places, which creates pairing issues with the Track Wrestling software where special bouts are concerned.
o A discussion took place concerning a policy change to begin placing 6 at state tournaments.
o No motion was made. We will continue to place 8 at state tournaments.
§ Make Folkstyle Tournaments Qualifiers:
o A motion was made on the floor to make local Folkstyle tournaments qualifiers for Pee Wee through Novice wrestlers beginning in the 2008 season.
o The motion was seconded.
o Discussion took place regarding the proposed change.
o There was a call for the question.
o Call for the question was seconded.
o The motion did not carry with 13 in favor and 36 opposed. Motion defeated.
Directors Reports
§ Vice Chair of Administration – Tom Dolly
o Sports Medicine – Isaac Hook
§ Isaac is available to help local tournaments provide trainers.
§ Working on clarification of skin check rules. Report in submitted in the Annual Report Handbook.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Membership Director – Trina Dowden
§ A decrease of 300 in membership this past year.
§ New online registration for 2007-2008.
§ Cards will NOT be sold at local tournaments after April 6, 2008.
§ Still have a few clubs with outstanding athlete cards. Clubs are financially responsible for cards.
§ Please do not hold paperwork and checks. Paperwork should be turned in 2 weeks after selling a card, so that insurance coverage is valid.
§ Club packets picked up by clubs at this meeting.
§ Thanks to clubs who are using the database.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Director of Services – Sharon Dowden
§ It was decided at the State Summit Meeting that USA Wrestling will begin to sanction Grappling Events.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Registration Director – Duane Hutchison
§ Thanks to all volunteers in registration this past year.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Law & Legislation Director – Lana Pendoski
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Tournament Statistics Director – Karen Miller
§ Not present. Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Transportation Director – John Schattner
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Equipment Director – Bill Nicely
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Hospitality Director – Linda Robinson
§ Looking for an adult assistant for hospitality at all state and national events.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Section 1 – Ronni Hutchison
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Section 2 – Mary Friedt
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Section 3 – Renee Schoettle
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook..
o Section 4 – Chris Lynch
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Section 5 – Corine Kendrick
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
§ Vice Chair of Programs – J.D. Minch
o Tournament Director – Facilities – Todd Eppert
o Tournament Director – Staff – Patt Van Horn
§ Both Todd and Patt stressed that table help is a requirement of every club. Please talk to your club and recruit 8 people to rotate in and out of table help at state tournaments this year. They are available to assist with training.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Mat Officials Developmental Director – Mark Mundy
§ Disappointed in the number of officials that worked tournaments this past year.
§ Clubs are required to provide officials, and we have 180 clubs.
§ Mark is available to help with the training of officials and would like to see an increase in volunteer officials in order to make tournaments run more smoothly.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Folkstyle Referees Developmental Director – Floyd Frieszell
§ Contracting officials in Folkstyle helped immensely with the conduct of athletes and coaches this past year.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
Pairing Officials Director – Jean Whetstone
Thanks to all volunteer pairing officials this past year.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Pairing Officials Developmental Director – Mike Miller
§ Not Present. Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Scholarship Director – Sharon Rosbottom
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o State Coaches Director – Danny Struck
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Regional Training Center Director – Rex Peckinpaugh
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Cultural Exchange Director – T. Howard Jones
§ Encourage club and team participation in cultural exchange programs.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Team Leader Director – Jeff McClurg
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Director – Ed Pendoski
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Cadet Director – Jake Harreld
§ Good year for Cadets.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
§ Junior Director – Cale Hoover
§ Thanks for thoughts and support during his recent illness.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Folkstyle Director – Joe Mullins
§ Not Present. Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Greco Director – Jim Maglis
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
Women’s Director – Mike Goddard
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o IN College Coach’s Rep – Kyle Fellure
§ Great year for Indiana colleges.
§ Report in the Annual Report Handbook.
o Line Bracket Pairing Clinic and Folkstyle Referees Clinic to follow this meeting.
Motion to Adjourn
§ Floyd Frieszell made a motion to adjourn.
§ Todd Eppert seconded the motion.
§ Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned @ 12:15 pm
Next Meeting: 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2007.
Submitted by
Apryl McClurg
ISWA Secretary
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