MINUTES OF MEETING
   May 9, 2006

The meeting was opened by the President, John Mahon, at 8:05 p.m.

The minutes of the March meeting were approved.

 New Representatives:  Scott Franks from Haddontowne and Jim DiVito from Willowdale.  Welcome!!  Mr. Dale from Erlton will shadow Meadowbrook representative Jay Doskis as they will be host in 2007.

 Committee Reports:

Treasurer:  Paul Patterson reports there is $33,050.94 in the treasury.  Three clubs have not yet paid their 2006 tri county dues .  There will be a tru up at the July meeting

which will adjust insurance, add extra “b” ribbons and rule book charges.  Hoping to be able to keep splash fees down this year.  Remember to bring a blank check to the

Woodcrest meeting.

 Swimming Coordinator:  David Katz outlines the clinics for this season and states they will be posted on the website.  Schedule is as follows:

6/10 at Greenfields  9:00 Tri County Rep meeting

10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. recertification for starter/referee and stroke and turn

*All officials must recertify this year.

11:30 a.m.  certification clinics for new people  (could take up to 2 hours)

6/12 and 6/14 at Greenfields  - recert clinics at 6:00 p.m.  new clinics at 7:15 p.m.

Scoring table meeting will take place at Greenfields on 6/10 at 10:30 and 12:00 and again at Barclay Farm on Wednesday 6/14 at 7:00 p.m.

Mandatory coaches meeting at Greenfields on 6/10 at 1:30 p.m.

Thank you to Irene Binz and Greenfields for hosting the clinics.

Asking all officials to go to USAswimming.org website and review rules and changes that will be in effect.  Go to links:  volunteer, officials, rules.

Tri County rules will be distributed at the June meeting.  Changes are identified separately.  You can give out 2005 rule books to start reviewing until new books are received.  David states we are trying to have officiating be more uniform.  This will be stressed at the clinics.  Suggest all reps be certified.  Being familiar with the rules is very helpful.

 Computer:   Qualifying times are unchanged for 2006.  Computer training procedures are also unchanged.  Only new people need to come to class.  The CD and book will be available at Greenfields.

The insurance certificate is running late.  If you need an immediate copy, call Risk Management.

 John Mahon states it is the responsibility of the tri county rep to get these schedules to your club.  Please make sure this gets distributed.

“B” Meets – Can we get the schedule on the web?  Send copy to Domenick and he will post it.

Old Business:  At the Greenfields meeting on 6/10, there will be lots of supplies to go  home.  Please do not leave without them.

New Business:

Tri County – Meet director Jay Doskis addresses the meeting.  PSE&G has allowed parking in their lot.  Meadowbrook township is behind the swim club with their support.

T-shirts – They have selected vendor and have samples ready.  Packets to go home with each rep.  Delivery of shirts will be at the Wedgewood meeting.  Order form will be e-mailed to all.

They are presently getting prices on bleachers to accommodate 800.  Have all tent sizes and maps which will be distributed.

Program incentive – Anyone who sells $1800 of ads will get back $500 in cash on Labor Day.  Looking to secure a printer for the program. (Use same as last year)

Jay states they are  hoping to make it an enjoyable event for the kids.

John Mahon states this is the 50^th Tri County Meet.

Adjourn:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Hafner, Secretary