2002 Annual Business MeetingThe 2001 Annual Business Meeting was called to order by Jeff Crowe, Chairman, at 3:30 PM at the Fencing Institute of Texas. Executive Committee members present were:
Minutes from 2001 Annual Meeting had been posted on the internet
and were accepted as posted. Treasurer's Report was presented as attachment. Treasurer's Report was accepted. Armorer's Report: The Division has three strips in good working order with Eigertek scoring boxes. One St. George box is being repaired. The Division has 4 1/2 strips of Uhlman reels. Gary Spruill motioned the Division purcahse two more Uhlman reels (approximately $300 each); seconded by Aly Khamis. Discussion ensued: Lone Star has one box and two sets of reels and floor cords; La Touché has two complete strips. Motion carried. Aly Khamis stated he has a friend going to Germany who may be able to get the reels at a discount from All Star - he will check. Ovy Waddoups moved that the St. George box be repaired by August 31st if possible; seconded by David Sierra; motion carried. Section highlights: There is a movement to make Section Circuit tournaments a qualifying path to Summer Nationals. The format will be mixed events and women's events. Next year's Section Circuit event for North Texas will be the Grand Prix (Lone Star Fencing Center). Fencing Institute of Texas will host the Regional Youth Circuit. Slate of officers for the Section: Bob Fiegle, Angela Torres, Terry Harkey. The FOC list will be updated August 1st. David Sierra brought up holding Directors' Clinics. He is bringing Bill Oliver to hold a clinic. Waldek questioned why we were not using the local examiner. Aly Khamis stated he would be bringing an Examiner in the spring to do a clinic. Division sponsorship was discussed. Ovy moved the discussion be sent to committee; seconded by Gary Spruill; motion carried. Qualifier Problems: Brenda Waddoups stated there is a problem with qualifiers when fencers are allowed to fence without proof of USFA membership. Often the fencer has a receipt from 60 days or more prior to the event, has not received their card, and are allowed to fence just to find out from the USFA that they are not a member. Motion by Ovy Waddoups to require membership card or fax/email verification of membership from the USFA or the fencer would be required to purchase another membership. Seconded by Gary Spruill. Motion carried. Gary Spruill motioned to enforce USFA age restrictions for Division sponsored or co-sponsored events. Second by Ovy Waddoups. Ovy moved to amend the motion to include official ratings from USFA; seconded by David Aurzada. Amendment passed. Motion passed. Helen Mitchell presented the Nominating Committee's Report.
Elections were held: Chair - Jeff Crowe; Vice Chair - Aly Khamis. Remainder elected as proposed. Ovy Waddoups moved to adjourn; Pat White seconded; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Return to top of Page
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