Fraser South Regional District

Executive Meeting Minutes

Fraser South Regional District

(Minutes of Meeting Dated February 2,2000)

(Approved and Amended March 1, 2000)
ATTENDEES:
Margaret Price Bob Munro Judith Huntington Andy Hobbs Craig Slater
Amelia Werk Donna Beaton Firth Bateman John Westlake Joan Angrignon
Gail Nichols Deb Durocher Winnie Palubiski
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The minutes of the meeting held November 10, 1999 were approved. Motion by Winnie Palubiski, seconded by Craig Slater.        Motion Carried
AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS MINUTES:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REPORTS
Regional Director
The issues Margaret has to report on come under New Business.
Assistant Director
[Dave Saw was absent] Regionals 2000 will be held at Bear Creek Park, as per the vote by the clubs. Thoughts about Regionals are needed for the meeting in March, i.e., should we go to a 3-day Meet; have separate Regionals for "A" and "b" swimmers, etc. Input needed from clubs.
Registrar
The Club Registrars' meeting has been moved up to February 9, 2000 at 7:30 pm at Ladner Leisure Centre. The summer registration fee will be set at the next board meeting. Discussions are still ongoing with regard to updating the swim registration software into a Windows format instead of DOS.
Director of Officials
Gail is still waiting for updated official lists from three clubs. She is hoping to have the official directory completed in order to be distributed at the March meeting. If anyone wants to have a clinic, please let Gail know and inform other clubs. [Would like to add to agenda - Clubs who do not host a swim meet, as requested at October 6 meeting.]
Treasurer
Nothing has changed since last statement. Reminder to clubs who owe money, payment should be made.
Secretary
Nothing to report.
Coaches' Representative
Not present.
Equipment Manager
The Timing system is still at Bear Creek Park. The Surrey Knights will be renting it on March 5.
Water Polo - No report
Diving - No report.
Synchro - No report.
Clubs -
Boundary Bay Registration day will be April 1; 35 in winter maintenance; have hired a new Head Coach, Colleen Sharpe.
Cloverdale "Maxed-out" in winter maintenance; all coaches are hired and will be going to the Coaches' Conference.
Crescent Beach No representative.
Ladner 25-30 in winter maintenance; looking for one development coach; registration is March 11 for returning and April 1 for new swimmers.
North Delta 140 swimmers in winter maintenance; changed the day of their swim meet, it will now be a one-day meet on June 24; their away meet will be Kelowna; all coaches are hired; will start swimming on May 1 at the outdoor pool.
Richmond No news to report.
Surrey No representative.
White Rock Registration day is April 8; the firing of coaches is almost complete; the yearly mini-meet will be held on April 8 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm; the Christmas tree sales and chipping was successful, made probably around $12,000.
Delta Diving No representative.
NEW BUSINESS
  • Notes for BCSSA Board Meeting to be held February 4-6, 2000:
  • consensus was to agree to vote with Motion 2.1 - Synchro & Water Polo players to maintain "S" swimming status if the trial year started October 1, 2000 through to September 30, 2001
  • everyone in favor of Motion 2.2 - that there be a maximum age cap for water polo of 18 years.
  • Firth has autonomy for renting out the timing system.
  • Any nominations for Master officials from Fraser South.
  • Copies of the 2000 Meet Schedule were handed out.
  • BCSSA Officials Clinic - Gail, Debbie and Gary Payne, will attend.
OLD BUSINESS
  • Follow-up on Relay PQTs - it was decided to table the follow-up.
  • The Regional relay plaques for 1999 are still not here.
  • Regionals 2000:
    swimmer entry eligibility; separate A & B meets; 3-day meet - all to be discussed at next meeting after consultation with clubs; plus entry time relay policy still to be voted on.
  • Several styles of medals were passed around - decision next meeting.
  • Ted Hope and Mel Chandler are willing to do a workshop on the ASST Program - anyone interested please phone Winnie.
MOTIONS
None.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Andy Hobbs, seconded by John Westlake.
NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, March 1 , 2000 at 7:30 pm at Ladner Leisure Centre - Blue Room.
Secretary: Judith Huntington, 5285 9th Avenue, Delta V4M 1V8 - tel. no. 943-3629