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UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Laguna Cliffs Marriott Dana Point California Nov 3-5, 2005 MINUTES THURSDAY, NOV 3, 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: - 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Brewster A. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Gavin B. President Brewster called for a minute of silence in memory of all who have lost their lives in the water in the last six months, for those who died in the efforts to rescue them, as well as in memory of the passing of retired City and County of Honolulu lifeguards Joe Mills, Capt. and Paul Shidaki C. Welcome and Introductions - Mr. Brewster expressed appreciation for the work of the Southwest Region in preparing for this meeting. The Honorable Wayne Rayfield, Mayor of Dana Point welcomed the delegates on behalf of the City of Dana Point. He challenged the USLA to partner with cities like Dana Point to increase public education and public awareness of the need for continued efforts to decrease ocean pollution through a concerted campaign on eliminating non-point pollution. II. Heroic Acts Committee: Presentation of Awards by Ms. Bowie, Chair: Heroic Acts Committee and President Brewster: A. Medal of Valor: California State Parks Lifeguard/Ranger Brit Horn who was nominated for the Medal of Valor for his rescue along the Sonoma Coast beach area on January 19, 2005. Mr. Horn rescued a surfer caught in a rip current and 14 foot swells 400 yards off shore after dark along the very rocky coast using only his rescue board. LG/R Horn was present to receive his award. B. Meritorious Act: Huntington Beach Marine Safety Officer Steve Reuter who was off-duty on May 13, 2004, was about to go surfing at the Camp Pendleton Marine Base when he heard the cries of four Marines caught in a rip current and in obvious distress. Mr. Reuter entered the water and was able to verbally two of the Marines on how to get out of the rip and to shore. Mr. Reuter then paddled out and rescued the final victim who was in dire need of flotation. MSO Reuter was present to receive the award. C. Heroic Act Award: Mackenzie Lothian, citizen, who was at Newport Beach with his grandmother on April 13, 2004. He was fourteen at the time and a former San Diego Junior Lifeguard. Mackenzie heard the cries of a ten year old boy caught in a rip current. Mackenzie swam out to the boy, and with no flotation device and unable to get out of the rip and rough surf, was able to support himself and the victim until he was able to flag down a lifeguard. Mackenzie will also be featured in the January issue of Scholastic Magazine for this rescue. 1 USLA Spring Meeting - Dana Point, CA - Nov 3-5, 2005 Page 2 D. Roll Call of Delegates - Mr. Brewster, Mr. Shotwell MEMBERS VOTES PRESENT PROXY TOTAL JUNIORS NEW ENGLAND 19 1 0 0 0 0 MID ATLANTIC 1042 7 7 0 7 1102 ED ZEBROWSKI TIM GALLAGHER DAVE FOXWELL BUZZ MOGCK CHARLES HARTL DENISE BLAIR ED ZEBROWSKI III SOUTH ATLANTIC 958 7 7 0 7 410 KEVIN SWEAT TOM GILL NIKKI BOWIE MICKEY HUTTO MIKE HENSLER PAUL PIVEC RON WATSON SOUTH EAST 252 4 3 1 4 250 PATRICK MCGLAMERY ( BY PROXY) JIM MCCRADY GERRY FALCONER JOE D'AGOSTINO GREAT LAKES 164 3 2 1 3 62 JOE PECORARO ANDY BRAUDY ERIN JOYCE (BY PROXY) GULF COAST 94 2 2 0 2 110 VIC MACEO PETER DAVIS NORTHWEST 109 3 3 0 3 0 CATHY VONWALD NICK SCHRIVER BERT WHITAKER SOUTHWEST 1121 7 7 0 7 5905 ROBERT MCGOWAN VINCE LOMBARDI MICHAEL BEUERLEIN ROBERT WILLIAMS ROBERT MOORE CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM DON ROHRER PACIFIC ISLANDS 28 2 2 0 2 0 RALPH GOTO JAMES BURROS SUB TOTALS 3787 36 33 2 35 7839 NATIONAL (AT LARGE) 10 10 TOTALS 3797 7849 Life Members present were introduced. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion by Mr. Zebrowski, seconded by Mr. Falconer “to approve the agenda as included in the meeting packet” was passed unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (Spring Meeting 2005 - Miami) A motion by Mr. Rohrer, seconded by Mr. Graham “to approve the minutes of the Spring 2005 Board of Directors meeting held in Miami, Florida as distributed by the Secretary ” was passed unanimously. V. MEMORIALIZATION of Executive Committee Actions authorized by electronic vote since previous meeting: A. “Shall the Executive Committee, acting as the Board of Directors and in accordance with USLA Policy III. H., appoint Carl Martinez as Nominating Committee Chairperson?”. Approved 13 Yes, 0 No. B. Change of Fall Meeting dates to accommodate proposed site (Asilomar Conference Grounds) was later withdrawn. C. “Shall the USLA President be authorized to sign a nondisclosure agreement with The Cyrano Project?” Approved: 11 Yes, 0 No. 2 USLA Spring Meeting - Dana Point, CA - Nov 3-5, 2005 Page 3 VI. OFFICERS ACTIVITY REPORTS A. President Brewster’s remarks are attached in addition to his previously circulated report. He invited delegates who had new items of business brought from their regions to take advantage of the scheduled committee meetings so that committee discussion can result a more efficient decision making process. He proposed that Mr. Watson, being well versed in parliamentary procedure, be appointed as Parliamentarian. No objections were heard. He closed by calling particular attention in his initial report of the funding potential represented by the Combined Federal Campaign and the similar Boeing of California Campaign. Reports attached: [04 Pres Activity Rep.Nov05.] [04.1 Pres Opening Remarks.] B. Vice President - (Mr. Jerry Gavin) Commended President Brewster’s report in that he reminding the assembly of the purpose; thank the Virginia Beach Games committee for their successful event. Report attached: [05 VP Activity Rep.Nov05.]. C. Secretary - (Mr. Dave Shotwell) [06 Sect Activity Rep.Nov05] D. Treasurer - (Mr. Greg Farry) report written prior to late submissions. Reviewed adopted budget that required significant revenue. Must wait for revenue to be realized - requires spending, $7,000 from 2005 games [07 Treas Activity Rep.Nov05] E. Recurrent Representative - (Mr. Duke Brown) reviewed pending agenda [08 RecRep Activity Rep.Nov05] F. Advisor - (Mr. Tim Gallagher) Defined role of advisor; “ we are all advisors”. Keep moving in the right direction. Mentioned AJ Summers, Bruce Baird, Tom Renick, (all deceased), past presidents, all worked hard to move USLA in right direction, we have an obligation to continue the momentum that they established. Advice to group: “ in order to move forward, put personal agendas aside . .” [No written report] G. Liaison Officer - (Mr. Eric Bauer) reviewed some recent contacts both domestic and international. Many people work to assist us in serving the lifeguard community [10 Liaison Activity Rep.Nov05]; [10.1 ILS Dev Rep.Nov05 ] H. Medical Advisor - (Dr. Peter Wernicki) Virginia Beach. great job , no medical problems, reviewed future medical rep meeting agenda, mentioned Handbook on Drowning, [buy purchase now - price to increase] [11 Med Adv Activity Rep.Nov05] I. International Liaison Report - ( Peter Davis): assess needs of Americas Regions nations needs; recognize representatives of Mexican Lifeguards [get proper ID or organization]; reviewed Mexican lifeguard training events; certified 68 people, 8 instructors, ; St. Lucia hosting Caribbean area meeting; Trinidad and Tobago approached for a PWC class. Brazil completed drowning survey, reduced drowning over ten year period dramatic drop in drowning, Argentina will participate in ILS games 2006, VII. CONTRACTED STAFF REPORT A. Development Officer - (Mr. Richard Colosi) no report [13 DevOfficer Activity Rep.Nov05] VIII. REGIONAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS A. New England - No report received. B. Mid-Atlantic - (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) report on file, economic [revenue] short comings; need to address; challenged all to find ways of bringing in funds. Referenced appreciation to those who did work prior to the bylaws meeting [15 MAReg Activity Rep.Nov05] C. South-Atlantic - (Mr. Kevin Sweat) thank Southwest region for hosting; need to move forward with sponsorship and development, thanked Virginia Beach. for great nationals [16 SAReg Activity Rep.Nov05] D. Southeast - (Mr. Gerry Falconer for Mr. Patrick McGlamery) hurricane season impacted ability to provide report. Busy season, tower losses severe, Fort Lauderdale severely affected, dealing with issues; concerns about privatization of unincorporated or unprotected beaches, appreciated support in this matter from USLA, recommend every agency get certified, 2) Florida State EMS system to recognize lifeguards within system; Clearwater hosted regional competition; duality unique to region - Florida Chiefs Association; thin out ability to do things, working to unity and or coordinate, small in numbers, still committed to goals and ideals of USLA, Panhandle region, a long lost place, progress signified by Destin Beach Coordinator Joe D’Agostino present, Jim McCarthy also put a lot of effort into this effort. Jim McCrady traveled to the Panhandle countless times. Came to this meeting despite lack of utilities and damage to home; [17 SEReg Activity Rep.Nov05] E. Great Lakes - (Mr. Joe Pecoraro) , add to report; Chicago went through drought, including membership, working to improve, Mary O’Connor left Jr Guard Program, Fire Department Dive team headed by a lifeguard, Police Marine Unit headed by former lifeguard, has helicopter. [18 GLReg Activity Rep.Nov05] 3 USLA Spring Meeting - Dana Point, CA - Nov 3-5, 2005 Page 4 F. Gulf Coast - (Mr Davis for Mr. Vic Maceo); Gulf Coast slowly recovering from hurricanes season; congratulations to Virginia Beach. for Nationals; thanks to Charlie Hartl; Dr. Anread Lander on nesting turtle program, grant for Handicapped access to beaches, trying surf camps. [19 GCReg Activity Rep.Nov05] G. Northwest - (Ms Cathy VonWald) Many thanks to Southwest for hosting meeting; report received; highlights; see report for new/former officers; reviewed slate; no drownings.