Board Members Present: L. Barone, R. Boscarino, W. Fitzgerald, M. Haise,

G. Mazzola, J. Slokovitz, C. Smith, B. Starke, J. Truscello

President L. Barone led informal discussion commencing at 7:30pm

Ballots for Rating System to be dispensed to membership for vote

Dinner site and date needs to be determined

Meeting called to order by L. Barone at 8:12pm

MINUTES of January 28, 2008

Motion to accept by R./ LeVien; second, W. Fitzgerald

Minutes accepted

TREASURER'S REPORT by M. Haise—Balance: $ 3615.02

Motion to accept by R. Avignone; second, R. Scott

Treasurer's Report accepted

Reminder to Candidates—balance of dues are owed--$ 60.00

1. Injury reports need to be filed with M. Haise(Fax: 631-539-6145)

2. Junior High matches still need referees; phone Section XI

3. Table help for Section XI qualifier—volunteers notify L. Barone

4. End of year party—check website for update on when and where

Motion for G. Isgro to look into locations by M. Haise; second, W. Fitzgerald

Motion carried

Date preference—March 11

5. Ballots regarding modification of Rating System dispensed

Collected

Majority vote—keep rating card; be rated at tournaments and duals

6. Motion to oppose Jewelry Amendment in NYSWOA, Inc. Constitution/By Laws by

M. Haise; second G. Mazzola

Discussion

Motion carried

7. Discussion by membership—production of DVD with rules and unique situations

8. Interpretation

Mat Assistant—note clock start and stop; catch athletes going out

Be sure table help circles first point scored

9. Next meeting—March 18, 2008; 7:00pm

Motion to adjourn, R. Scott; second, G. Sable

Meeting adjourned at 9:29pm

Respectfully submitted,

M. Haise

Secretary/Treasurer