The meeting was called to order by President Karl Borst at 7:35pm
1. Officer Reports
a. Vice President Lori Puente - discussed having training for the coaches
taught by Sam Slobounoub. This training would include classroom
training as well as training on the pool deck. There would also be an
advanced training on Sunday. This coaches training would be paid for
by MCDL and would be limited to 25 coaches. After advanced training
and MCDL certification coaches would be able to make more money.
If you have any questions or requests for what will be covered please
e-mail Lori Puente.
2. Old Business
a. 8 & Under event - there was much positive feedback for the new format.
b. A Coach's clinic to explain the rules to coaches was requested.
c. Some of the Team representatives discussed how their coaches preformed an
exhibition of their diving to show young divers what is possible.
d. Sponsors - if anyone has any suggestions of businesses to sponsor or
support MCDL please contact the board.
3. New Business
a. The 2006 Proposed team listing of division and pool seedings were voted on
and approved
b. The 2006 proposed calendar was voted on and approved.
c. Nominations for Board positions were opened and the following were elected
for two year terms:
i. President - Karl Borst
ii. Vice President- Lori Puente
iii. Rules- Steve Schrier and Phil Karp
iv. Publicity - still open
v. Safety - still open
Karl Borst requested that all of the Team Representatives send out an e-mail
to their team member to see if any parents are interested in board positions.
The descriptions of the positions are on the web site.
The next MCDL team meeting is March 21, 2006 at Chevy Chase Library
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Ale
Secretary