Ohio Boy’s USA Gymnastics meeting
March 24 2007
Meeting called to order by Ron Ferris 8:16 p.m.
- Roll Call
Ron Ferris
Michael Serra
Robert Spruell
Michael Servantes
Keith Pettit
Norm Stulz
Don Sellman
Tim Saxton
Eric VanSickle
Micheal Powell
Bob Witmer
Larry Byerly
Eddie McGee
Chris Tollun
John Karmecy
Dmitri Bilozertchev
Steve Reeny
- Minutes from last meeting
Motion to approve minutes from last meeting Mike Serra
Don Sellman seconds
Motion carries minutes approved
- Report From State Chairman
Ron Ferris states the number of athletes is about the same from last year 3,400 in Ohio USAG boys.
- Financial Report January 1- December 31
Keith Petit Motions to accept financial report
Mike Serra seconds
Motion carries financial report is approved
Keith Petit voices concerns about the Blain Wilson Meet. If there is no Profit why continue to run this meet.
Bob Witmer suggests maybe cutting finals from the meets format in order to save money.
Mike Serra opposes this idea because in his case this is why he likes the meet to train his athletes to compete in that environment.
Next meeting for the Blain Wilson Meet will take place June, 13 at the Steelwood center on the campus of The Ohio State University
- Vice Chair Report
Mike Serra states that once again he tried to host the state champion camp but there was very poor interest. Mike suggests that maybe if the top six all arounders were paid for but opening the camp up for anyone who has an interest.
- Report From State Secretary Rob Spruell
Nothing to report
- Web Master-Chris Tollan
Chris Tollan takes over as web master.
6,028 hits thus far on the state web site.
Cost of running 4.95 per month 44.50 per year domain name
- Region V Report
Bob reminds everyone that entries to the regional meet are due at end of competition. Informs membership that equipment at regionals will be Speith Anderson.
- National Report
Nationals will be hosted in Battle CreekMichigan next year
- Judges Report
Larry Byerly states that at upcoming judge’s course that all are welcome. There are going to be significant changes to the 12 year old division of the future star program. Future star testing will be done in Indianapolis next year.
XI State Nominations
Norm nominates Ron Ferris for State Chairman
Steve Reeny seconds
Passed: Unanimous
Ron Ferris nominates Mike Serra for Vice Chairman
Rob Spruell Seconds
Passed: Unanimous
Ron Ferris nominates Rob Spruell for secretary
Mike Serra seconds
Passed: Unanimous
- State Calendar
Motions for a conference call for fall and summer state meetings.
Motion: Keith Petit
Second: Chris Tollan
Passed: Unanimous
Motion to have the conference call for the fall meeting Sunday evening 7:00-8:30
Motion: Norm Stulz
Second: Don Sellman
Carried: Unanimous
Weekend of the 22nd will be the region 5 future stars clinic
Motion to nominate QueenCity as the host gym for state champ camp.
Motion: Chris Tollan
Second: John Karmecy
Passed: Unanimous
Motion that State champ camp be generally funded from the Blain Wilson account $1500.00
Motion: Mike Serra
Second: Norm Stulz
Passed: Unanimous
Keith Petit and Norm Stulz committee heads for State Champ camp.
Sunday April 1 deadline for academic all American awards at nationals
Keith Petit, Don Sellman and Ron Ferris will get together and come up with requirements for hosting State meets on June 15.
Motion to adjourn
Motion: Keith Petit
Second: Rob Spruell
Passed: Unanimous