2016 LWC meeting
January 30 2016
St. Paul Mn, Little Oven
Meeting called to order by LWC president
Roger Sadecki.
Handouts distributed by Roger Sadecki.
(records, last years minutes, etc). Roger ran through details of USAW site
screenshot (Membership).
Motion to approve by Neil Nelson, second
Jennifer Hsia. Passed.
Members signed in. 10 voting members
present. One arrived later, (near end of meeting).
Membership Report; by Roger Sadecki, 747 members, 23 clubs; =
members, athlete members, general members (some combined with
athletes). technical members (coaches administrators etc). youth, junior, senior,
masters.
Treasurer Report; Formerly Kate
Henry was Treasurer, she has relocated to San Diego, MN LWC membership has
lapsed. Report read by Roger S. He gave a verbal summary as to expenses &
revenue, rebates from USAW, etc. Motion
to Approve made Neil N. , second by Don Witt, Treasure report passed.
Nomination Of Officers: President;
Roger Sadecki
Vice -President; Daniel Foerster
Secretary; Neil Nelson
Treasurer; Jennifer Hsia,
Athlete Reps. ; Rick Phetsavong, Don
Witt, Natalie Johnson.
Motion to approve list of nominations by
John Drewes, second by Greg Sonnabend. Motion Passed.
MN Cup. 2015 & Records; Roger went over
handout with some details. John Drewes is contributing expense money to
winners. (amounts to half total award,
LWC contributes remaining half).
MN Cup Winners are;
Men: Nate Oelke winner; Runner-up; Tri
Phu,
Women: Winner; Natalie Johnson, Runner-up; Kathy Paneinh .
(prize is $400, Runner-up
$200).
*Please note that athlete must compete at the
recognized national level events as members stated below in new business to be
awarded this.
Event Schedule; by Roger S. Discussion as to some new meets, small club
meets, etc. Members & board should attend meets, help out when possible.
Hall Of Fame; Presented
by Dan Foerster on Phil Markert's
behalf. This years Nominee is Jennifer McDonough. Motion to accept made by Greg
Sonnabend, Second by, Neil Nelson, HOF
nominee approved.
New Business: Discussed High
School lifting program.
Discussion regarding USAW assigning LWC
membership based on state of residence.
Motion made by Neil N., Second by
Jennifer H. that MN LWC continue with Staus quo according to by-laws regarding
membership. (until USAW pushes issue).
To be on LWC (voting member) or to lift
in MN Champ or to eligible for Mn CUP,
set MN State Records.
1) Member of club in Mn
2) unattached - has Residence in Mn.
Motion passed.
Motion to adjourn made by Roger S,
second by Greg S.
PS; Intended to be announced at meeting,
but was overlooked - Sean Kline donated
$500 to the LWC. Thank you Sean for your generosity!
Respectfully submitted, Neil Nelson -
Recording Secretary.