January 9, 2007

Meeting called to order by L. Barone at 7:15pm, in Sachem High School North Cafeteria

* See private section for this portion of minutes

5. Interpreter emphasized that interpretations be presented and/or answered by Interpreter only

Meeting informally adjourned at 8:05pm for the Membership Meeting to commence

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 9, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: 8:05pm, by President L. Barone, in Sachem High School North Cafeteria

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: W. Fitzgerald, M. Haise, G. Mazzola, C. Smith, W. Starke, J. Truscello

OLD BUSINESS:

Exams returned; no discussion
Unsportsmanlike Behavior forms for athlete disqualification to be sent to Section XI
Injury forms to be sent to M. Haise—fax number 631-539-6145
Be sure to get form signed for extra bouts, late starts, etc.
Volunteers to work tables at States in Albany, March 2-3, 2007, should email mhaise@hotmail.com. Be sure to include days available, credit card and phone number if you want to reserve a room
Treasurer's Report--$ 3454.40
Question as to whether 96 and 275 as exhibitions are part of the Varsity fee
Interpreter—Truscello reiterated rule for covering braces. Though informed by T. Haise, Section 8 Chair, that wax is no longer allowed as the sole covering for braces (State Meeting January 9, 2007), Truscello indicated that we will allow Section XI athletes to use the wax until we get an email from Dalberth
Amendment presented by D. Darrow regarding reduction in attendance requirement for those individuals with 12 or more years of membership and in good standing with the organization

discussion

vote—20 in favor, 6 against

Amendment passed; application for 2006-2007

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion to adjourn by J. Nanos; second, M. Haise

Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm

Respectfully submitted,

M. Haise

Secretary/Treasurer