USFSS Board Meeting
April 1, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:05pm CST by Dan Hanks.
Attendance: Lizzie Hill, Dan Hanks, Taylor Johannigman, Emily Ferrans, Wendy Tarlow, Marie Ralff, Niina Baum, Destinee Kiel, Dan Bocock, Anna Marmann, Brigid Kassing, Ronald Klepadlo
Meeting Minutes: March 2025 meeting minutes: Motion to approve by Lizzie. Wendy seconds. All in favor.
Treasurer Report: Marie provides a report stating that we have $11,271.63 in our Checking Account and $422.34 in our PayPal account. Motion to approve by Destinee. Niina seconds. All in favor.
WCh Race Committee: WCh race committee had their first meeting, had an update call with IFSS regarding the official invitation, and Niina and Dan met with MWP regarding venue logistics. Agata from IFSS said they are nearly done with the invitation. Niina is in contact with a nearby campground about being open for the event and is working on room block requests with area hotels. There was discussion of potential travel restrictions due to our current political climate and how it may impact WCh and what kind of messaging we can share to address concerns. Lizzie asks how IFSS would like to field messages of concern and Anna will get back to us with an answer. All questions regarding the WCh need to be directed to the USFSS gmail to provide consistent answers.
Athlete Selection Committee: Last year USFSS set applications to occur from May 1 – June 1 with selections being announced by June 31. USFSS will keep that timeframe with the caveat that if pre-selected athletes are not announced by June 1 USFSS will delay the application time period to accommodate pre-selected athlete announcements. Marie will share on social that 2025/2026 memberships are now available for purchase in preparation for people applying to Team USA.
Sponsorship Committee: Dan B scheduled a committee meeting. Niina has been working on grant applications and plans to go door-to-door in Minocqua to get local sponsorships. Destinee is willing to donate a resin wood art piece to raffle off as a fundraiser. Niina brings up utilizing the next two spring dryland races to sell raffle tickets to raise money. Dan brings up reaching out to Bruce Wolff about donating a rig to raffle.
Bylaws & Judge Committee: Dan H and Wendy have scheduled a meeting.
Congress: Dan brings up when to hold USFSS’s congress meeting. USFSS needs to create a board member nominating committee. Kriya, Destinee, and Taylor volunteered to be on the committee.
ICF Representative: ICF appointed a North American Continental Director representative without consulting USFSS or CAHDS. CAHDS has expressed concerns for who was selected and wants to meet to discuss the appointment.
Motion to adjourn by Wendy, second by Emily. All in favor. Adjourned at 8:25pm CST.
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