4/02/2024 7:30pm CST
Attendees: Brad Kassing, Anna Marmann, Lizzie Hill, Dan Hanks, Ronald Klepadlo, Dan Bocock, Rich Kisseloff, Marie Ralff
Minutes
Dan Bocock makes a motion to approve minutes. Lizzie Seconds. All in favor. Motion passes.
Treasurer Report
Due to transition of treasurer duties and setting up of new bank account Marie cannot provide a full report yet. The PayPal balance has about $1,600 with additional fund in the Wells Fargo bank account. $800 in dues are due to IFSS.
No open discussion from the public.
501c3 Status
The USFSS non-profit status was reinstated and discussion occurred around strategy for maintaining the status.
Issuing National USFSS Judge Certificates
USFSS had 6 people who attended the national USFSS judge training in 2023. USFSS needs to create and issue certificates to these individuals. He also brought up having US National Judges bibs made for the races.
Dan Hanks makes a motion to have the USFSS Secretary draft up and issue USFSS National Judge certificates to those who qualify. Dan Bocock seconds. All in favor.
Continental and WCh
IFSS approved Niina’s/WITB’s bid for the 2024 Continental Championships and the 2025 World Championships. Minocqua is set for October 26-27.
Fundraising
Now that the 501c3 status is reinstated USFSS can fundraise again. Dan Bocock will set up a committee meeting to work on fundraising.
Mikki’s Youth Camp Proposal
Mikki Douglas submitted a proposal to host a USFSS recognized youth/junior camp to increase junior participation in the sport. Dan Hanks makes a motion to approve the Youth Camp Proposal with the requirement that the Youth Camp abide by language requirements set by USFSS and that USFSS be added to the insurance plan as an additional insured for the camp. Niina Baum seconds. All in favor.
General Assembly
May 19th, 2024 is the date for the GA. GA items/proposals need to be submitted by April 6. Lizzie makes a proposal to submit to the GA that the racing age for a dog be changed from 18 months to 12 months. Brad seconds. All in favor. Brad, Lizzie, and Anna will attend the GA.
Athlete Application Timeline for WCh in Norway
Dan Hanks makes a proposal to open up the application period for 2025 WCh in Norway and close the application period on May 1 with selections made by May 15. Brad Kassing seconds. All in favor. Niina will update the website and application. Marie will share the news on social media.
Dan hanks proposes Lizzie as athlete selection chair. Brad seconds. All in favor.
Team USA selection protocol for 2025
Dan Hanks wants to refine and improve the athlete selection process for Continental and World Championships. He has a written outline of his thoughts for a new selection process for the board to review for the next meeting.
IFSS Rules Committee Rules Proposals
USFSS can have two members attend on April 10. Dan Hanks and Brad Kassing will attend.
Open New Bank Account
Marie is looking to open a new bank account for USFSS. Marie is recommending we switch to a bank that emphasizes online banking. She is proposing USFSS open a bank account with bluevin. Lizzie makes a motion to use bluevine and close the bank account with Wells Fargo. Brad seconds. All in favor.
Niina makes a motion to adjourn. Brad seconds. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:25pm CST.
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