By extending our meeting day by 30 minutes, we were able to conclude all items of business today so we won't need to return tomorrow.
Some highlights from the day...
At the Sectional caucus meeting:
Local officials Rick Perez and Margery Schleh received 25 year Referee pins.
At the Governing Council meeting:
Bylaws changes were mostly adopted. Only one item had an amendment deleting part of the proposed text (the text that was deleted was about procedure for elections for nominating committee. It was brought back and passed in new business as a rule addition rather than a bylaw).
Jean Fahmie thanked the governing council for its support of special Olympics/therapeutic skating. This is her last year chairing that committee.
Katherine Specht was recognized for receiving her National appointment as a Data Operator. Congratulations Katie! Also, Dave Hopson (Capital City FSC) was recognized for receiving his appointment as a National Accountant.
Item 308 - proposal on how skaters qualify to final round. Board had not approved this. The delegate requested an amendment. After some discussion it was referred back to committee.
Item 501 - after much discussion, and I guess some confusion, the delegates voted to amend the Juvenile Pair requirements - 1 lift instead of two, single throw only, pivot spiral only. They also approved amending the Pre-Juvenile Pair requirements to delete the death spiral as an option (skaters at that level can do a pivot spiral only).
A new business item to change Juvenile & Intermediate back to the 6.0 system of judging did not pass!
All other actions taken by the Board were approved (see Interim report of action on members only site).
Justin Dillon was elected as one of the coaching members on the U.S. Figure Skating Board. Katherine Specht will continue as Chair of the Collegiate Committee.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Plus 10
St. Moritz is recognized for registering 10 or more introductory members this year! We are wearing the extra specially red lanyards. Woot!
Tidbits...
Pacific Caucus: Laurie Johnson was elected to represent the Central Pacific on the Nominating committee.
Our very own Lisa Erle gave the minutes report and will serve again on the minutes committee.
Happy Birthday, Sarah Hughes!
St. Moritz ISC is well represented on the Adult Committee: Susan Bonn, Lisa Erle and yours truly.
Our very own Lisa Erle gave the minutes report and will serve again on the minutes committee.
Happy Birthday, Sarah Hughes!
St. Moritz ISC is well represented on the Adult Committee: Susan Bonn, Lisa Erle and yours truly.
Financial report
Paul George reports on the financial status of USFS.
He also relayed a few heartfelt words from Paul Wylie. Glad to hear that Paul is on the mend.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Getting here and Getting Prepared
Well, the forecast said thunderstorms but instead it was a lovely early evening to drive from Denver International to Colorado Spring. Pikes Peak had lots of snow, and the lights of Colorado Springs - bigger than I remember - were sparkling in the twilight.
Prior to my drive I used my flight to review the Governing Council Meeting Book and additional materials. These basically provide information on all proposals recommended by the various USFSA committees and the USFSA's Board's (BOD) position on them.
It was good to see that a number of items were submitted to clarify, make consistent, and/our codify items and/or procedures that were in practice, but have been confusing at time because of how they are presented in the rule book. Most of this was brought to light by a study by legal experts USFSA commissioned specifically to review our legal documents. These updates are called 'housekeeping' - and who doesn't love a clean house!
The other theme that I saw was efforts from many Committees' to continue fine tuning the IJS system. In reviewing the specific proposals I have mixed reactions; however, what I think is critical is that we now have a system - and more importantly a philosophy - that permits change in the name of improving the sport for all participants.
So tommorrow is THE DAY. As some may know, every other year we do a more 'streamlined' meeting here in Colorado Springs. This is one of those years. As delegates for the Club we are still very committed to be engaged in the meeting and vote in ways that will best support SMISC's members.
Look for more info on what happens tomorrow!
Jacki
Prior to my drive I used my flight to review the Governing Council Meeting Book and additional materials. These basically provide information on all proposals recommended by the various USFSA committees and the USFSA's Board's (BOD) position on them.
It was good to see that a number of items were submitted to clarify, make consistent, and/our codify items and/or procedures that were in practice, but have been confusing at time because of how they are presented in the rule book. Most of this was brought to light by a study by legal experts USFSA commissioned specifically to review our legal documents. These updates are called 'housekeeping' - and who doesn't love a clean house!
The other theme that I saw was efforts from many Committees' to continue fine tuning the IJS system. In reviewing the specific proposals I have mixed reactions; however, what I think is critical is that we now have a system - and more importantly a philosophy - that permits change in the name of improving the sport for all participants.
So tommorrow is THE DAY. As some may know, every other year we do a more 'streamlined' meeting here in Colorado Springs. This is one of those years. As delegates for the Club we are still very committed to be engaged in the meeting and vote in ways that will best support SMISC's members.
Look for more info on what happens tomorrow!
Jacki
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Get Ready for GC 2015
Your delegation from St Moritz are getting ready to head off to Colorado Springs for 2015 Governing Council. Stay tuned to this blog for posts from your delegates and feel free to interact.
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