EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2001 

Board Members Present: George Vanni, Mike Thomas, Annette Duvall, Mark Cullen (for Tom Oliver), Marcy Sanford, Bruce DuBois, Carole Lynch, Mark Brandmire, Dan Jurdy, Jack Reynolds Craig Olson, Dick Baird, Jan Woldseth, Jon Kellett. 

Marilyn & Tom Doyle – Secretary 

Board Members Absent:  Rick Stubrud (excused) 

1.      Introduction of Guests: Don Huston, Jan Truant, Ed Putnam.  

2.      Monday, January 8, 2001 Executive Board Minutes. Minutes were approved as amended – change November date on line 2. 

3.      Financial Report:           Checking    $   5,601.57
                                         Savings       $ 30,391.76
Sea-King will handle the finances for the first day of the regional 3A wrestling tournament at Liberty and split the profit with Liberty’s ASB.

4.      Approval of Vouchers: Vouchers # 10558 through #10571 for a total of $ 6,104.94.  M/S/P to approve vouchers as written. 

5.      WIAA Executive Board Report: Craig Olson –
- The WIAA board authorized purchase of additional “Just Play Fair” banners.  Contact Cindy if schools would like one.
- The WIAA is reviewing fall tournaments and looking at combining some classifications of volleyball.
- On second reading the board agreed to change the number of individuals required in the team definition.  That will go into effect next year.
- New standards for bats take effect immediately.  Request waivers if necessary.
-The state golf scoring will be adjusted for this year.  Notification went out with the minutes from the latest meeting.
- Football coaches met with WIAA to make recommendations for football semi-finals and championships.  The recommendation was to maintain the Tacoma Dome and investigate the new Seahawk stadium.  If the Seahawk stadium isn’t available, then the recommendation was to look for four semifinal and two final sites.
- The WIAA will allow two day regional wrestling tournaments in the future with the districts picking up the expenses/profits of the first day of the tournament.

6.      Sea-King District 2 Executive Board President Report:  George Vanni

A.     Violations – League members reported on ejections and other violations.

B.     Congratulations to Craig Olson on his selection as the Sea-King District 2 A.D. of the Year!

C.     Submit the league nominations for the Student Leadership Program to your league rep.  Each league will select a boy and a girl and bring those nominations to the next board meeting.  Then the board will select the final candidates at the March Meeting.

D.     By-Laws Review Committee – George Vanni and Mark Brandmire.  Meet at 3pm on Mar. 12.

E.      Tournament Finance Committee – This committee will meet prior to the April and May Board Meeting.  Membership will be determined at the March meeting.

F.      Election of 2001-2002 Executive Board President – Bruce, Carole, Annette, and Mark expressed a willingness to serve as president next year.  The board will vote at the next meeting.

G.     The Board next reviewed the Proposed Amendments. Board members will lead the discussions of amendments at their next league meeting.  The board will take district positions at the April meeting.  Leagues should review and be prepared by April with a league position on each.

H.     Jan Truant and Don Huston met with the board to discuss their role in the WIAA Coaches’ Certification Programs.  WIAA adopted this program in 1994-1995.  The regional facilitators will now assist the schools in monitoring the program and providing educational programs to help schools and coaches meet the standards. 

7.       Sea-King District 2 Executive Secretary Report: Tom & Marilyn Doyle

A.     Correspondence – Mike Colbrese informed middle schools that waivers are required to use non-NFHS standards for bats.  Bainbridge’s move from District 3 to District 2 was approved by the WIAA Board.  Zuma Media will televise a 3A boys basketball game at BCC during our upcoming District Tournament.

B.     Spring District Tournament Dates, Sites & Managers.

C.     Web Site – www.wiaa.com/dist2/.  Brackets for basketball are currently on the website.

8.       Agenda Items for March 12, Executive Board Meeting, ESC Boardroom, 3:30pm. 

A.     2001-2002 Executive Board Meeting Schedule

B.     District Tournament Financial Reports for Swimming/Gymnastics

9.      The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.