MONTGOMERY COUNTY DIVING LEAGUE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 14, 2002 MEETING

Opening and Officers Reports

I. Board Reports

A. President
John Currie opened the meeting.

B. Vice President
Al Goins reported on the Board's decision to increase the insurance
cost per diver to $10.00. He cited page 5 of the new handbook where complete information on fees and deadlines may be found.

C. Secretary
Judy Termini, whose term is expiring, invited anyone interested in her job to talk with her.

D. Treasurer
Lynne Chapman was not able to attend the meeting, but sent her report to John. All dues have been paid or promised.

E. Records and Publicity
Karl Borst deferred his report to New Business and the distribution of supplies.

F. Rules
Lori Puente reminded members that Sassie Bridges' term as co-chair
Is expiring. She also asked for emails describing any ambiguity in the rules.

G. Safety
Bill Leith announced that Bill York will again conduct inspections for the league.

H. Ways and Means
Melissa Huey-Burns described the contents of the box each rep received:
        *100 participation ribbons (undated, so they can be saved for next
        (year), and 50 extra place ribbons for use in bye-week meets,
        *order form for t-shirts - orders must be placed by JUNE 9 via
        email or phone, and the shirts will be ready for the first meet -
this is a change from previous years and allows all divers to order and wear the shirts all season.
Because of the short time between Divisionals and All Stars this year, All Star sweatshirts will not have names on them.

II. Old Business

A. Scheduling fifth meets - each team has a bye week and may schedule an unofficial meet.
B. Clinic dates - John reminded members that officials' clinics are
scheduled for Sunday, June 9 at Manor Woods; Tuesday, June 18 at Old Farm; and Thursday, June 27 at East Gate.

III. New Business

A. Little Falls membership - John announced that Little Falls will join as an exhibition member this year, and referred to the schedule he distributed which allows them to dive against teams in bye weeks.
B. Reporting guidelines - Karl explained the process of posting meet results on the website. He further explained the forms on the site which will allow him to keep accurate records.
C. Nominating - John reminded members that the positions of secretary and co-chair of rules must be filled, and that no experience is necessary. He asked reps to talk to their team parents about these openings.
D. 2002 rules changes - John and Lori reviewed the rules changes as they appear in the handbook:
1. 8 & unders will be given ribbons for 1st - 4th places, although they will still earn no points
2. meet integrity - see p. 26
3. insurance - noted above
4. wild card procedure - see p. 28 - as approved last year, with charts to guide discussion
E. Distribution of supplies - Karl described the contents of each rep's box.
F. Upcoming meeting dates:
1. Sept. 14, 2002 - Silver Spring Library
2. January, 2003 - Board only - location tba
3. March 18, 2003 - Chevy Chase Library
4. May 20, 2003 - Silver Spring Library

IV Closing/Comments etc.

President John Currie adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,