North Texas Region

NORTH TEXAS REGION – USA VOLLEYBALL Doubletree Hotel near the Galleria 4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75244 July 11, 2011

I. Welcome II. Introductions III. Call to Order A. Take roll Board Members Present: Chris Tobey, Jeff West, Forrest Metcalf, Jon Rye, Andy Reitenger, Jonathan Daclison, Kevin Anderson, Meredith Grady Staff Present: Robyn Barlow, Linda Harris, Steve Robb Guests: Julie Vordenbaun, Tony Vordenbaun, Ginny Flusche, Hayden Mitchell, Vicky Ellis, Ryan Grady B. Declare quorum – Andy Reitenger C. Rules of order IV. Minutes A. Review March 2011 minutes Motion to accept March 2011 Minutes Jeff West 2nd Passed

B. Entertain motion to accept or change V. Elections/Appointments Chris Tobey – Officials Rep (By Acclimation) Bill Tippett – Parent Rep (By Acclimation) Jeff West – At Large (By Acclimation) Officials Chair – Steve Robb Meredith Grady – secretary Discussions: -Secretary signs when changing bank accounts Treasurer – Jon Rye (By Acclimation) Motioned by Chris 2nd by Jon Rye Passed MISSING OFFICER ELECTIONS, BOARD APPOINTMENTS VI. Reports from Officers/Coordinators/Divisions A. Juniors 1. Report Forrest Metcalf – none to report Robyn -Junior Nationals Girls 50 Teams went to Atlanta, 16 medaled (2 earned National Championship) Boys – 5 teams went to MN B. Adults 1. Report Robyn -37 teams participated in Adults USAV Nationals (20 are clubs teams, 2 age division teams, 1 open team and the rest were co-ed teams) C. Officials 1. Review board minutes - approved 2. Report (Steve Robb) -Greg Kruger is now the Advancement VP Action Item: -Obtain further definition/clarification on individuals participating on sanctioned events - Forrest Metcalf to obtain feedbacks from the Juniors Board (proposal)

-Officials per match fee of $2 – Forrest Metcalf to obtain feedbacks from the Juniors Board (proposal) -3 Candidates who were sent for Advancement Passed: 1 National, 1 Junior National and 1 Scorekeeper -1 official will be sent to HP 3. Proposals VII. Region/Staff Report -Membership increased 10,400 -Meritorous Awards Recipients: Linda Harris, Michael McDowell, Ginny Flusche and Eric Zender VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business A. Staff salary increase B. Reduction of sanction fees C. Budget D. Adult Coordinator position E. Frozen adult rosters F. Region run adult and beach tournaments G. Membership options H. National meeting round-up (jewelry, Open/Boys entries to USAV, 50% instead of rule of two) X. Adjourn