GENERAL BOARD MEETING
San Diego Lifesaving Association
October 15 & 16, 2009
MINUTES
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
I. Meeting
called to order by Mr. McGowan at 9:14 AM.
A. Pledge
of Allegiance - Mrs. Graham
B.
Welcome
and Introductions - Mr. McGowan
C. Roll
Call of Delegates - Mr. Beuerlein - ATTACHMENT A
| Chapter |
Members |
Delegates |
Delegates
Present |
Proxies |
Total
Votes |
| California State |
120 |
5 |
5 |
- |
5 |
| Camp Pendleton |
12 |
2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
| Capitola |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Coronado |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Del Mar |
18 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Encinitas |
10 |
2 |
1 |
- |
1 |
| Huntington Beach |
142 |
5 |
5 |
- |
5 |
| Imperial Beach |
11 |
2 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| LA City |
39 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| LA County Lakes |
23 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| LACOLA |
201 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
7 |
| Laguna Beach |
105 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Long Beach |
2 |
2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
| Mission Viejo |
11 |
2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
| Newport Beach |
99 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
| Oceanside |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Pismo Beach |
25 |
3 |
2 |
- |
2 |
| Port Hueneme |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| San Clemente |
42 |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
| San Luis Obispo |
27 |
3 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| San Diego |
92 |
4 |
4 |
- |
4 |
| Santa Barbara City |
39 |
3 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Santa Barbara County |
14 |
2 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Santa Cruz |
38 |
3 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Seal Beach |
50 |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
| Solana Beach |
6 |
2 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Tucson |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| US Ocean Safety |
13 |
2 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Ventura County |
8 |
2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
| Mexico |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| Members-at-large |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
| TOTAL |
1155 |
78 |
47 |
9 |
56 |
II.
Approval of
Minutes — Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguard Association Meeting (April 9 & 10, 2009)
MOTION: Moved by Mr. Gray to approve the minutes as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
III. Officer’s Reports
A. President Mr. McGowan ATTACHMENT B
B. Vice
President Mrs. Graham ATTACHMENT C
C. Secretary Mr. Beuerlein ATTACHMENT D
D. Treasurer Mr. Williams ATTACHMENT E
E. Past President/Advisor Mr. Moore ATTACHMENT F
F. 1st Executive Delegate Mr. Mitchell ATTACHMENT G
G. 2nd Executive Delegate Mr. Richardson ATTACHMENT H
IV. Committee Reports
A. Competition Mr. Butki
ATTACHMENT
I
B. Exchanges Mr. Mitchell
ATTACHMENT
J
C. Awards/Special Presentations Mr. Richardson ATTACHMENT
K
D. Job Titles Mr. Humphreys ATTACHMENT L
E. Junior Lifeguards Mrs. Boyer
ATTACHMENT M
F. Legislation & Statistics Mr. Peabody
ATTACHMENT N
G. Membership
Mrs. Graham ATTACHMENT O
H. Newsletter Mr. Godino ATTACHMENT P
I. Public Education Mr. Humphreys ATTACHMENT Q
J. Training & Operations Mr. Scott ATTACHMENT R
K. Website Mr. R. Moore ATTACHMENT S
V. Committee Workshops (as directed)
VI. Meeting
adjourned for the day at 5:01 P.M.
Meeting reconvened on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:04 AM
VII. New Chapters
A. North Island
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Graham to approve the North Island chapter application.
SECOND: Mr. Ragsdale
| DISCUSSION: |
Mr. Peabody said that he did not understand why we were nominating a chapter that had no representatives present. Mrs. Graham said they were at the last meeting. Mr. McGowan said they are not being nominated, we are voting to see if their chapter application will be formally approved. Mr. Beuerlein asked if North Island had paid all their application fees. Mrs. Graham indicated that they did. |
ACTION: MPU
B. Santa Barbara County (Campus Point)
| MOTION: |
Moved by Mrs. Graham to approve the Santa Barbara County (Campus Point) chapter application. |
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
VIII. Election of Officers (37 delegates present & 11 proxies)
A. President
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Moore nominated Mr. Beuerlein for President. |
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
| MOTION: |
Mr. Richardson moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU (Mr. Beuerlein elected President by acclamation)
B. Vice-President
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Lombardi nominated Mrs. Graham for Vice-President. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
| MOTION: |
Mr. Moore moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Peabody
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU (Mrs. Graham elected Vice-President by acclamation)
C. Secretary
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Moore nominated Mr. Richardson for Secretary. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
| MOTION: |
Mr. Avila moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Humphreys
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU (Mr. Richardson elected Secretary by acclamation)
D. Treasurer
| NOMINATION: |
Mrs. Graham nominated Mr. Williams for Treasurer. |
SECOND: Mr. Butki
| MOTION: |
Mr. Richardson moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU (Mr. Williams elected Treasurer by acclamation)
E. 1st Executive Delegate
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Moore nominated Mr. Mitchell for 1st Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Scott
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Bartlett nominated Mr. Bailey for 1st Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mrs. Walton
| MOTION: |
Mr. Richardson moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MP (Mr. Mitchell elected 1st Executive Delegate by majority vote)
| MOTION: |
Mr. Peabody moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
ACTION: MPU
F. 2nd Executive Delegate
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Gray nominated Mr. Moore for 2nd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Bolin nominated Mr. Bailey for 2nd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Villalobos
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Lombardi nominated Mr. Humphreys for 2nd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Giugni
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Williams nominated Mrs. Boyer for 2nd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Mitchell
| DISCUSSION: |
Mrs. Boyer respectfully declined the nomination saying that she felt better suited for the 3rd delegate position. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Godino moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Hughes
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: Candidates gave speeches expressing their qualifications and desire to be elected.
ACTION: MP (Mr. Moore elected 2nd Executive Delegate by majority vote)
| MOTION: |
Mr. Richardson moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Graham
ACTION: MPU
G. 3rd Executive Delegate
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Moore nominated Mrs. Boyer for 3rd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
| NOMINATION: |
Mrs. Graham nominated Mr. Butki for 3rd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Ragsdale
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Bolin nominated Mr. Bailey for 3rd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Bartlett
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Lombardi nominated Mr. Humphreys for 3rd Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Fernan
| DISCUSSION: |
Mr. Humphreys respectfully declined the nomination saying that there were many qualified nominees for 3rd Executive Delegate. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Moore moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mr. Silvestri
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: Candidates gave speeches expressing their qualifications and desire to be elected.
| Run-Off Vote: |
No nominee garnered the majority vote. Mr. Butki and Mrs. Boyer had the two highest vote totals and will be in the run-off election. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Peabody moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Moore
ACTION: MPU
ACTION: MP (Mrs. Boyer elected 3rd Executive Delegate by majority vote)
| MOTION: |
Mr. Brewster moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Gray
ACTION: MPU
H. 4th Executive Delegate
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Moore nominated Mr. Butki for 4th Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Peabody nominated Mr. Silvestri for 4th Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Avila
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Bolin nominated Mr. Bailey for 4th Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Bartlett
| NOMINATION: |
Mr. Lombardi nominated Mr. Humphreys for 4th Executive Delegate. |
SECOND: Mr. Fernan
DISCUSSION: None
| MOTION: |
Mr. Moore moved that nominations be closed. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
ACTION: MPU
DISCUSSION: Candidates gave speeches expressing their qualifications and desire to be elected.
| Run-Off Vote: |
No nominee garnered the majority vote. Mr. Humphreys and Mr. Butki had the two highest vote totals and will be in the run-off election. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Graham moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
ACTION: MPU
| ACTION: |
Run-Off resulted in a tie vote. Mr. Humphreys respectfully withdrew his name to spare the President from having to break the tie. Mr. Butki declared 4th Executive Delegate. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Peabody moved that all ballots be destroyed. |
SECOND: Mr. Ragsdale
ACTION: MPU
I. Advisor
| APPOINTMENT: |
As President-Elect, Mr. Beuerlein appointed Mr. McGowan to serve as the Past President. |
| MOTION: |
Mr. Lombardi moved to approve the President-Elect's appointment of Mr. McGowan as Past President. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU (Mr. McGowan approved for Past President by acclamation).
IX. Committee Reports from Workshops
A. Competition Mr. Butki ATTACHMENT T
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Graham to approve as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Hughes
| DISCUSSION: |
Mr. Williams pointed out that no funds had been awarded yet. Mr. Williams further said the line item requested by the Competition Committee was going to a restriction. Mr. Williams reminded the Competition Committee that they will not have any funds to disperse until Regionals. |
ACTION: MPU
B. Exchange Mr. Mitchell ATTACHMENT U
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Scott to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Ragsdale
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
C. Awards/Special Presentations Mr. Richardson ATTACHMENT V
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Peabody to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mrs. Hughes
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
D. Job Titles Mr. Humphreys ATTACHMENT W
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Ragsdale to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
E. Junior Lifeguards Mrs. Boyer ATTACHMENT X
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Lombardi to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Bailey
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
F. Legislation/Statistics Mr. Peabody ATTACHMENT Y
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Bailey to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Hughes
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
G. Membership Mrs. Graham ATTACHMENT Z
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Moore to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Pepito
| DISCUSSION: |
Mrs. Boyer directed a question to Mr. Brewster and Mr. Richardson: Since we are not certifying Junior Lifeguard programs, for the agency certification application, can we add a section to question if the agency maintains a Junior lifeguard program? Discussion ensued. Currently, Capitola is not certified by the USLA. The Capitola chapter has not maintained members and is therefore subject to dissolution. Mr. Peabody asked if the Chair of the Membership Committee would like him to contact the Capitola lifeguard supervisor to determine their desire to remain involved in USLA. |
ACTION: MPU
H. Public Education Mr. Humphreys ATTACHMENT AA
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Moore to approve the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
| DISCUSSION: |
Mr. McGowan suggested making the book covers 1/3rd larger. Mrs. Graham inquired about the location of the large rip current banner and the rip current free-standing display. Mr. Williams asked if the bookmarks were coming out of the Public Education fund. Mr. Humphreys said they were. Mrs. Boyer said she would allocate $1,000 from the Junior Lifeguard account if the necessary funds are collected. |
ACTION: MPU
I. Training & Operations Mr. Scott VERBAL REPORT
1.
Mr. Scott said he would be stepping back from the committee chair due to family and job responsibilities. He said Mr. Hatfield expressed interest in chairing the committee and Mr. Hildalgo has previously indicated interest in chairing the committee. Mr. Scott suggested that he may be able to co-chair the committee if one of the other two gentlemen were not interested in being co-chairs.
J. Ways & Means Mr. Williams ATTACHMENT BB
| MOTION: |
Moved by Mr. Moore to approve $100/member athlete for the Wieland Shield prior to the end of this fiscal year. |
SECOND: Mrs. Graham
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
| MOTION: |
Moved by Mr. Moore to approve the draft budget for the fiscal year. |
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
X. Old Business
A. United States Olympic Committee VERBAL REPORT
1.
Mr. Beuerlein reported that the committee met yesterday and was recommending to the CSLSA Board of Directors vote down the two tabled USLA motions pertaining to the USOC affiliation if they are pulled off the table and put to a vote.
2.
Mr. Beuerlein also stated that the committee recommended that Mr. Avila draft a motion for the CSLSA to make at the USLA meeting if the USOC motions are voted down.
MOTION:
Moved by Mrs. Graham to accept the report as submitted.
SECOND: Mr. Butki
| DISCUSSION: |
Mr. Beuerlein stated that CSLSA continues to support USLA affiliation with the USOC; however, Mr. Beuerlein said that CSLSA does not support the current method proposed by the USLA for USOC affiliation. Mr. Beuerlein further stated that the CSLSA motion drafted by Mr. Avila would offer an alternative to what has been proposed by USLA. Mr. Beuerlein said the CSLSA motion would propose the formation of a new commission or federation that would be distinct from the USLA, but comprised of USLA members, for the purpose of being the National Governing Body for Lifesaving Sport in America. |
ACTION: MPU
B. Bylaw Change for Membership Year ATTACHMENT CC
| MOTION: |
Moved by Mr. Moore to approve the Bylaw Change for Membership Year. |
SECOND: Mr. Richardson
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
C. Proposed Amendment to CSLSA Bylaws ATTACHMENT DD
(USOC affiliation with USLA)
1.
Mr. Moore stated that this proposed Bylaw Amendment should be tabled until the USLA/USOC affiliation is determined.
XI. New Business
A. Policy & Procedure Change ATTACHMENT EE
1.
Regional Lifeguard & Junior Lifeguard Competition Rules
| MOTION: |
Moved by Mr. Richardson to approve the Regional Lifeguard & Junior Lifeguard Competition Rules Policy & Procedures Change. |
SECOND: Mr. Moore
DISCUSSION: None
ACTION: MPU
B. Award Presentation
1.
Mr. Moore presented Mr. McGowan with an award of appreciation for serving with distinction for nine years as CSLSA President.
C. Future Meetings
1. USLA Meeting Dates & Locations
a. Fall - 2009
1) Location: Williamsburg, VA (Mid-Atlantic Region)
2) Dates: 11/05/09 - 11/07/09
3) Suggested Agenda Items
a) United States Olympic Committee
b) Bylaws, Policies & Procedures
b. Spring - 2010
1) Location: Galveston, Texas (Gulf Coast Region)
2) Dates: 4/29/10 - 5/01/10
3) Suggested Agenda Items
2. CSLSA Meeting Dates & Locations
a. Spring - 2010
1) Location: San Clemente City
2) Dates: 4/08/10 - 4/09/10
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(Note: Meeting date was changed to 4/15/09 & 4/16/09 after the CSLSA Executive Board conferred with the host chapter, San Clemente.) |
b. Fall - 2010
1) Location: Encinitas
2) Dates: 10/14/10 - 10/15/10
XII.
Privilege of the Chair
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A. |
Mr. McGowan thanked everyone for their participation and commitment to lifesaving. He borrowed Mr. Peabody's analogy of not recognizing the nobleness of the profession until you see the eyes of someone about to drown in a rip current. Mr. McGowan said it truly is Lifeguards for Life. |
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B. |
Mr. McGowan thanked the San Diego Lifesaving Association for hosting an awesome meeting at such a great site. |
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C. |
Mr. McGowan complemented the Board of Directors on such an outstanding turnout for the second day of the meeting. |
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D. |
Mr. McGowan thanked everyone for their help during the past nine years and congratulated the newly elected CSLSA Executive Board Members. |
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E. |
Mr. McGowan thanked the departing CSLSA Executive Board Member, Mr. Peabody. |
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F. |
Mr. McGowan welcomed Mr. Butki to the CSLSA Executive Board. |
XIII.
Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved to adjourn by Mr. Brewster
SECOND: Mr. Lombardi
DISCUSSION:
None
ACTION: MPU; Meeting adjourned at 12:26 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael
A. Beuerlein
CSLSA
Secretary