<p>State Committee Meeting July 16, 2008</p><p>Meeting Called to Order 11:00 A.M. by Debby Farrelly (State Committee Chair)</p><p>I. Roll Call: Debby Farrelly Denise Franz Erin Carter Amanda Borden Paul Kahovec Gina Mueller-Martin Lisa Spini Meja Lee Dianne Grayson</p><p>II. Administrative Committee Position Selections were as follows: Administrative Assistant: Erin Carter Communications Rep.: Gina Mueller-Martin Judges Rep.: Diane Grayson Mobility / Score Rep.: Denise Franz Education Rep.: Dan Witenstein Meet Coordinator: Lisa Spini Compulsory Rep.: Paul Kahovec Optional Rep.: Meja Lee Event / PR Coordinator: Amanda Borden</p><p>III. Discussion of Arizona Meet Calendar </p><p>IV. Discussion of Bids for the Level 4, 5/6, Spring Festival and Optional State Meet Awards went to the following bidders:</p><p>Level 4 State Championship: PGA Level 5/6 State Championship: Dynamics Spring Festival: PGA Optional State Championships: Dynamics</p><p>(Spring Festival and Optional State Championships have been awarded but may again come up for re-bid if the awarded teams do not accept 2 championship competitions.)</p><p>V. The annual General Professional Meeting will take place in conjunction with the Base Score Clinic on Friday Sept. 5th, 2008 at Xtreme Gymnastics. Meeting times will be from 6:00-8:30 P.M.</p><p>VI. Changes to the 2008-2009 AZ Rules and Policies include the following:</p><p> a. More precise wording that a compulsory athlete must be 6yrs. of age by the day of the competition she is competing in. b. The state will no longer require achievement awards for Level 5 Invitational and State Championship competitions. Meet directors will be responsible for deciding on the use of achievement awards, placement awards, or a combination of both. c. For the compulsory State Championships (Level 4/5/6) the host of the competition will distribute either 50% or (maximum of the TOP 10 ) team awards for the competition. d. Entry Fees for the State Championship Competition will incur the following changes: $70.00 Compulsory Athletes + $7.00 head tax = Total $77.00 per athlete $85.00 Optional Athletes + $7.00 head tax = Total $92.00 per athlete</p><p>In Favor: Amanda Borden, Erin Carter, Lisa Spini, Diane Grayson, Denise Franz Opposed: Gina Mueller-Martin, Meja Lee Passed</p><p> e. State Championship information will be distributed 6 weeks prior to the competition. Competition entry forms must be received for entry into the State Championship competition 3 weeks prior to the event. Entry deadlines and late fees will be enforced. Unanimous </p><p>VII. Next meeting date is set for Tuesday October 7th, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.</p><p>Meeting Adjourned </p>