Minutes of the February 22, 2017 Usrowing Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes of the February 22, 2017 USRowing Board of Directors Meeting

Telephone Meeting 4:00 pm PT/7:00 pm ET

Members Present:

Meghan O’Leary

Kris Thorsness

Sheila Tolle

Nick LaCava

Bill Donoho

Lisa Stone

Jim Dietz

David Banks

Nick LaCava

Members Absent:

Joe Manion

Jamie Redman

1. HPTF Report Update: The Board discussed the mechanics of releasing the report/executive summary. Other nations’ reports are very short and don’t contain the detail re such things as prioritization strategy. The HPC and HPD will be asked for input on releasing the report.

2. Apparel Supplier Update: Meghan O’Leary reported that negotiations are ongoing, and it is hoped that they will wrap up this week.

3. CEO Search Committee Update: Committee Chair Sheila Tolle reported that all of the search committee members have agreed to serve. The job description has been finalized, and Sheila is working with USRowing staff on the announcement. The search committee will recommend finalists from whom the Board will make its selection. E-mails will go to the membership, the position will be posted on several other websites and the USOC website, and USOC will send out e-mails to its list.

4. IRA/Collegiate Series Update: Meghan O’Leary reported that a note will be inserted in internal accounting records that the Collegiate Series funds are restricted to use of those regattas.

Motion by Jim Dietz and seconded by Lisa Stone to accept the Collegiate Series’ request for this internal accounting treatment of Collegiate Series funds. No further discussion; all voted Aye, except for Kris Thorsness voted no. Passed by majority vote.

5. Director of Events / Search Committee Update and Discussion: Meghan O’Leary reported that Darlene Disney, Tina Krah and Martha Schumaker have all agreed to help as part of a search committee for this position.

6. Athlete Rep Call with Athletes: On Sunday 2/19, Meghan O’Leary and Nick LaCava had a call with the athlete reps and about 20 athlete and Rob Milam (HPC Chair). They updated the athletes on the status of the HPC, and discussed a variety of issues.

7. Matt Imes Contract: Meghan O’Leary reported on the progress on the Imes contract.

8. Nominating Committee update, discussion, and possible appointments: Kris Thorsness reported that the Nominating Committee has made its finalist recommendations to the Board, after vetting almost 80 applications and conducting 13 interviews. The Board discussed the procedure for making the final selections. The Board will review the applications in detail, and meet to discuss the candidates on Monday 2/27.

Meeting adjourned 8:24 pm