October 8, 2002

The meeting at Riverton was called to order at 8:10 pm by Joe Crick. Minutes from the July 11, 2002 meeting were approved. Slate of new officers: President - David Katz, Vice President - John Mahon, Treasurer - Paul Patterson, Secretary - Pat Hafner approved. Meeting turned over to David Katz.

President - Thanks and congratulations to new officers. Thanks to outgoing officers and all key personnel.

Treasurer

John Perazzelli presented the treasurer’s report. Balance after tri-county check is $13,900. Paul Patterson will now take over. Summary of meet since 1997: Tri-County reported a loss after l997 and 1998. After raising the fees, the year 2000 reported a profit. Advise not to run in the red again.

Welcome to all the new reps to tri-county!

Swimming

Starter pistols - use is infrequent and only at dual meets. Suggest using starter system over pistol. May be used as a back-up. No change as yet in by-laws or formal rule in tri-county. Proposal to open for future discussion. Referee is in charge until there is a rule change.

Championship Meet

Steve Ries reports banners are here for pick-up.

Food at tri-county impossible again. GCIT very restrictive. Look into other options.

Seating policy worked very well. Many positive comments.

Theatre Room - did not work well - distance too great.

Need better education and control for team parents.

Program did well - could have used more ads. T-shirts and caps sold very well.

Comments

Art Kollmier states too many adults on deck. Abuse by team parents with badges. Also feels certain workers should be exempt from admission fee. Many complaints about paying for multiple sessions.

Barbara Milch - need more information as reps. Need handouts as in the past.

Mr. & Mrs. O’Brien, the Championship Meet Directors from Host club Tavistock Hills, take note.

Computer

Joe Crick - each club received a CD which has all the information you need to know.

B Meets

Art Kollmier states he would like all returns by l/7/03. Form to be posted on web site. Do not arrange B-meets yourself. This will be an e-mail attachment. Suggestion to let each club reply when received. Some teams swam their "A" meet teams also in "B" meets. Is best if done after the "A" meet.

Rule Change

To be added to January agenda for discussion. If indicated, vote in March. Request from Art Kollmier for a score change in dual meets at relays. Three official relays this year with no change in score. Suggestion to have score reflect 5 - 3 - l. Make it more interesting. Would get more kids involved. If points were involved, the kids would try harder. Go back and re-score last season meets and determine if this would make a difference in the outcome of the meet. Mr. Katz states there will be further discussion in January. If brought to a vote, it will be in March. If you go to points, we will need ribbons.

Old Business:

1. Meeting places for future meetings to be determined by the Vice President.

2. Graduate and Championship Awards - Need volunteers - Previous information to be shared.

New Business:

l. Bids for Awards - This is the year for re-bid. We own original die. Need new prices for ribbons. Send

All inquiries to Joe Crick.

2. Meet sheets - Suggestion to add extra page - not enough room for names. Suggestions for changes such as computer sheets with correction tape for any changes. Three originals and card seems easy enough.

3. Need committee to examine and report back to January meeting: Barbara Milch, John Mahon, Greg Shetler, Paul Patterson and Ken Winter will serve.

Reminder: Review relay proposal for January meeting. Also, the tri-county rep may share responsibilities but there can only be 1 contact person to communicate with Domenick and receive all the information.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

The next meeting will be held in January 2003. Date and location to be announced.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Hafner

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