Call to Order: The House of Delegates was called to order by General Chairman Steve Carroll at 7:35 PM at the High Plains Community Center, Orange, CT.

Present Board members: Ken Block, Peter Boucher, Steve Carroll, Clark Cooper, Ed Doernberger, Ann Hughes, Ellen Johnston, Bill Krumm, Susan Lecza, Jason Paige, Bill Repass, Barry Silver and Judy Snow.

Absent Board members: Jeff Allen, Nick Cavataro, Mary Anne Condon, Larry Frost, Haley Ottenbreit, Dave Reilly, and Meg Whitaker.

Club Delegates: John McCann (AJSC), Nanci Liscinsky (CAC), Sean Farrell (CDEV), Ed Steinnagel (LEHY), Laura Costigan (NCY), David Heller, (NTSC), Henk Jansen (PSDY), Joanne McCaffrey (RAC), Alan Ahlberg (RRST), Art Stengel (SHEL), Chuck Lindberg (STRY), Jim Liguori (WCYM) and Julie Urciuoli (WILD).

Also present: Nichole Abbati (BRS), Mary-Christine Beck (CDEV), Mike Carlucci (RAC), Nan Cooper, Eryn Crane (SNCO), Ed Dunn (WRAT), Jeffrey Gray (PSDY), Deb Gruen (HNHS), Sue Gruen (HNHS), Jean Karpuk (UN), Jaclyn Lanzetti (BRS) and Lauren Roseman (SNCO).

Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved as published.

Adoption of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 2003 was made, seconded and approved.

Welcome/ Announcements/ Chairman’s Report: Steve welcomed adapted athletes: Nichole Abbati , Mary-Christine Beck, Deb Gruen, Jaclyn Lanzetti, Lauren Roseman and Coach Joan Karpuk. Congratulations were extended to the two new Jr. Athlete Reps: Kayleigh Boucher and Eryn Crane. Steve summarized the past four years as productive and well organized due to capable participants. New this year is the Connecticut FAST database which has been well received.

The following information is in addition to the written reports each officer submitted.

Administrative Vice-Chair: Clark Cooper reported that the Administration Division did not revise the bylaws as planned. Successful recognition programs continue to do well including Scholar Athlete and the Awards Banquet.

Treasurer: Sue Lecza distributed financials through April 2004 and year-end financials through August 2004. Cash position is strong and we are in line with the budget. Sue is available to answer any questions.

Finance Vice-Chair: Ken Block reported that the CSI Investment Portfolio has increased 17% over initial investment. Ken would like to increase revenue by obtaining corporate sponsorships.

Age Group Committee Chair: Barry Silver thanked Steve Carroll for his leadership over the past four years. Barry encouraged all to attend the Age Group Committee meetings and, if interested, to provide an email address and receive email updates regarding committee business. The short course championship season was successful and a preliminary 2004-05 short course schedule is available. Long Course Age Group Championships will be conducted at two sites for prelims and 10/U timed finals in the morning. All final sessions will then start earlier and two heats will return for finals. Sue Lecza ran another successful camp for 11/12 year olds. Comments were that Sue has done an outstanding job. The Zone Team, under direction of Wayne Brusseau, Brooks Ensor and Nanci Liscinsky, traveled to Manassas, VA for the SC All-Star meet. Coaches are encouraged to apply for the LC Zone Team. Zone Task Force (Brooks Ensor and Nanci Liscinsky) continues to examine the operation side of zone trips. Adapted swimming was fully implemented this year. Thanks go to Ken Block. An Adapted Swimming policy is now published and time standards have been established for CSI championship meets. CSI had 5 athletes attend the USA Swimming Disability meet in Minneapolis, MN.

Deb Gruen spoke on behalf of the adapted athletes. Our athletes feel prepared for major competitions because of the competitive experience they gain by participating in CSI meets. They feel that this may not be the case for athletes from other LSCs.

Senior Committee Chair: No report.

Program Development Division Vice-Chair: Bill Krumm thanked the Program Development committee members for their hard work over the past four years under his leadership.

Program Operations Vice-Chair: Peter Boucher reported that he would like to go to a standardized meet announcement that would be submitted on line. The next bid meeting will be held June 29^th. Consideration has been given to holding an annual bid meeting in Feb that would include the SC and LC season. Peter is working on revising the Meet Manager's Guide and hopes to hold Meet Manager's seminar in the fall.

Technical Planning Committee Chairs: No report.

Coaches Representatives: Jason Paige hopes to be an active voice on the Board of Directors for the technical side of swimming. He would like to evaluate the Coach Grant program and review the criteria. Elections will be held at the LC championship meets for a Jr Coach Representative.

Athletes Rep: No report.

Coach-at-Large: Brian Gordon encouraged coaches to contact him with any questions or concerns.

Safety Chair: Ann Hughes attended the USA Swimming National Safety Clinic. She has 5 safety videos- clubs are to contact her. USA Swimming reviewed the CSI warm-up procedures and they met approval although it was felt that coaches meetings should not be held during warm-ups. One marshal is required during warm-ups. Clubs are encouraged to document pool depth and lightening sensors are to be installed at outdoor pools.

Officials Chairman: Bill Repass reports that consistency and improving officiating is a priority with his committee. Currently there are 40 nationally certified officials. Nine officials attended the World Cup meet held in Long Island. The annual officials meeting will be held October 16, 2004. Pat Lunsford, USA Swimming, will be the speaker.

Registration Coordinator: Judy Snow reported that USA Swimming has transitioned fully to a new registration database, SWIMS. Training went smoothly. Judy reminded clubs and coaches to keep their credentials up to date. Membership numbers are steady.

Special guest Joan Karpuk spoke. For the past 20 years, Joan has coached adapted athletes out of the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. It is her desire to see athletes join CSI clubs and encouraged clubs to contact her. Joan is able to classify athletes and can assist clubs with determining the eligibility of athletes in disability meets. The CP Games, to be held July at Connecticut College, is looking for a meet director.

Zone Team: Nanci Liscinsky reported that 67 athletes attended the SC All-Star meet in VA. These athletes earned 65 medals and 50% earned best times. She thanked the coaches and chaperones for all their effort.

Awards Banquet: Peter Boucher announced a banquet date of Nov. 7, 2004.

Time Standards: Bill Krumm referred to the handout. George Miles, Times Standard Chair, is recommending one set of standards for the SC and LC season. He may recommend easing times for the 11/12 sc events.

Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the 2004-2005 budget.

An audit was done for fiscal year September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004 by Saas, Mezzanotte and Associates. No issues to report and no deficiencies in controls. Income tax has been filed and is open for public inspection. Please contact the CSI office. Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the annual audit.

Dave Heller, Nominating Committee Chair, presented the slate of officers. No nominations were received from the floor. Motion made and seconded to by voice acclamation to elect the non-contested positions of General Chair (Bill Krumm WRAT), Senior Committee Chair (Jeff Allen WYW) and Finance Chair (Ken Block PSDY). Approved. Paper ballots were cast for Administrative Chair (Jeffrey Gray PSDY and Carol Feeney NCY), Program Development (Sean Farrell CDEV and Ellen Johnston WRAT) and Secretary (Ed Dunn WRAT and Nanci Liscinsky CAC). Jeffrey Gray was elected Administrative Chair, Sean Farrell was elected Program Development Chair and Ed Dunn was elected Secretary after a re-vote due to a tie.

Elected to the Board of Review were: Tom Behn (SHEL), Gary Cavaliere (HNHS), Clark Cooper (HNHS), Ed Doernberger (WAC), Mike Huffman (LEHY), Henk Jansen (PSDY) and Mark Sedlak (NCY).

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Nan Cooper