May 5, 2007
[These minutes were approved at the May 10, 2008 annual meeting.]
Meeting called to order at 9:04 a.m. by Chairman Ray Grant (SSA).
Secretary’s Report, Kathy Dacey (BGSC): Minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting were reviewed. Motion made to accept the minutes by Bob Gauvin (SCA), second by Laura Matuszak (GMA), motion passes.
Officer’s
Reports: Ray Grant, Chairman (SSA): Chairman Grant (SSA) reports that the
number of members of New England Swimming has increased from last year, and
predicts that this will be a productive year for New England Swimming. The calendar will be challenging because the
number of long course pools is down; New England Swimming will be affected by
the fact that
United States Swimming has initiated the background check
program, and
New England Swimming is sending several delegates to
national level meetings; Laura Matuszak (GMA) and Ray Grant (SSA) will be
attending the Eastern Zone meeting, and Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) will be
attending the General Chair’s meeting May 18-20 in
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) reports that the minutes from this meeting should be available in draft form on the website next month.
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) wants the
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) feels that this is the time for New England Swimming to question as to how to grow our endowment and plan for the future so that we can be prepared for substantially higher expenses.
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) discussed the fact that NE is
struggling with facilities. One facility
which NE has used, and has become fiscally prohibative is MIT. MIT is a business, as is NES. The NE Open which was held over 4 days
resulted in a bill of $28,000 from MIT, with revenues of $21,000. There was a loss of $7,000, which NES had to
cover. The Association can no longer
continue to absorb this type of loss.
Additionally, Fire Marshals in
Administrative VP, Bob Gauvin (SCA), Calendar Committee: the ’07 LC calendar is posted with 3 new meets. Bob Gauvin (SCA) commented that the Age Group Chair and the Senior Chair are up for election today, and these are important positions for the calendar. Bob Gauvin (SCA) thanked his committee for their tireless work and dedication to providing New England Swimming with the best opportunities possible.
Josh Stern, Senior
Chairman (BOSS): Josh Stern (BOSS)
wants the Senior Committee to have a vision for more than one year. The current lack of facilities in
Age Group Chairman Laura Matuszak (GMA): This is the last of 6 years for Laura Matuzack (GMA) in this position, and Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) thanked Laura Matuzack (GMA) for her tireless work and dedication to the position. Laura Matuzack (GMA) thanked Ray Grant (SSA) and Mary Riddell (NE-Office) for their support and guidance during her tenure. She also thanked the Age Group Committee for always being helpful and diligent in their efforts on behalf of our Association. Laura Matuzack (GMA) feels that consistent meet formats are a big improvement, that cut times off of national standards present true goals, and the framework for the committee is available and well written. She is proud of the group project efforts and the outstanding results.
Senior Coach Representative Matt Craven (SAC): This position has been an improving and evolving position, with information and input now moving in the right directions.
Officials Chairman
Scott Doty (PSC): Scott Doty (PSC)
thanked Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) and Mary Riddell (NE-Office) for their help,
guidance and support. Scott Doty (PSC)
feels that the quality of officiating in
Scott Doty (PSC) would like to transition out of the committee chair position but remain active on the committee.
Athlete’s Representative, Sophia Slote (SNAP): Applications for the new Junior Athlete Representative are now available on the website. The athletes felt that the meets were well run and the season was successful. Applications for the scholarship to be awarded by NES will be available soon.
Technical Committee, Dan Warner (NSSC): No report at this time. Dan Warner (NSSC) thanked the members of his committee for their hard work and diligence.
Safety and Adaptive, Priscilla Davis (UN-NE): Priscilla Davis (UN-NE) is now the Chair of the National Adaptive Committee. The Safety Committee is looking for nominations for the Keifer award, if any member of the community feels they have a nominee; please contact Priscilla Davis (UN-NE) directly. A reminder is made to all coaches, parents, meet managers and safety marshals that there are NO video cameras or auditory recording equipment allowed in locker rooms.
Treasurer’s Report,
Carol Healey (SAC): As of
Checking Account: $115,429.78
Registration, Mary
Riddell (NE-Office):
2005 6,555 members
2006 6,574 members
2007 6,300 (+/-) as of May 5th
There are 91 registered clubs, with 932 non-athlete
registrants, which is lower in 2007 than was registered in 2006.
Annual Budget, presented by Chairman Ray Grant (SSA): Chairman Grant (SSA) commented that the management of the Association’s finances has been superb. Carol Healey (SAC) and Joe Frazier (BGSC) have worked diligently and thoroughly to prepare this year’s budget. The budget is presented to the members, motion made to accept the budget by Laura Matuzack (GMA), second by Scott Doty (PSC), motion to accept the budget as proposed passes.
Unfinished Business: None
Elections: Mariella Allard (UN-NE) presented the slate and nominations accepted from the floor. Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) allowed candidates to speak to the members. Following elections for contested positions all ballots were destroyed. The secretary cast one vote for uncontested positions. Following elections for the contested positions, the newly elected officers are as follows:
Treasurer: Carol Healey (SAC)
Senior Chairman (one year term): Josh Stern
Age Group Chairman: Matt Craven
Technical Planning Chairman: Laura Matuzack
Nominating Committee: Mariella Allard
Jeff Johnson
Bruce Mohl
Pam Warner
Board of Review: Priscilla Davis
Ray J. Grant
Bruce Mohl
Alternates: Kathy Oates-Dacey
Ben Daus-Haberle
Mariella Allard (UN-NE) congratulated all who will be serving New England Swimming in the upcoming year, and reminded the Association that next year is a major election year and that there will be issues regarding organizational structure. Anyone interested in serving on the Board should let their interests be known.
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) thanked Dan Warner, Technical Committee Chairman (NSSC) for his years of service and for chairing an excellent committee which has served the needs of the New England Swimming Community well.
Additionally there will be five At-Large positions, as well as Age Group Committee, Senior Chairman Committee and Technical Committee member positions available. These appointed positions will be announced at the June, 2007 Board meeting.
Chairman Ray Grant (SSA) hopes that everyone has a
successful summer season and thanked all for coming. Motion made to adjourn the meeting by Bob
Gauvin (SCA), 2nd by Laura Matuszak, motion passes. Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Oates-Dacey
Secretary,