United States Aquatic Sports
Convention XXIV Information
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego, CA
September 7-14, 2003

Election Results:

The offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer were open for election at this convention. All sitting officers were re-elected to these positions: Jim Miller (President), Scott Rabalais (Vice President), Sally Dillon (Secretary), Doug Church (Treasurer).

Several zones also held elections for their zone representative. New zone reps elected were Debbie Morrin-Nordlund (Colonies Zone), Rob Copeland (Dixie Zone), and Lucy Johnson (Southwest Zone).

Awards Presented:

• Ransom J. Arthur Award: Sandi Rousseau
• Speedo USMS Coach of the Year: Bob Bruce
• Newsletter of the Year: Inland Northwest LMSC - "Splash Master" - Doug Garcia, Editor
• National Championship Award: Mark Gill
• David Yorcyk Award: Bumpy Jones
• Fitness Award:
  Florida Maverick Masters
  Pam Himstreet
• 2004 Rule Book dedicated to: Joanne Tingley
• Dorothy Donnelly USMS Service Award:
  Harry Delong - Virginia
  Jack & Peg Buchannan - Colorado
  Pam Himstreet - Oregon
  Mike Collins - Southern Pacific
  Mike Lemke - Kentucky
  Dave Diehl - Potomac Valley
  Adrienne Pipes - San Diego - Imperial
  Margie Hutinger - Florida
  Dave Radcliffe - Oregon
  Shannon Sullivan - Southern Pacific
  Melissa Rinker - Indiana
  Kris Wingenroth - Gulf
  Patty Powis - Virginia

2005 Pool Championships Awarded To:

• Short Course Yards: TBD. The bidding process for this meet have been re-opened. Bids are due to Barry Fasbender by October 31.
• Long Course Meters: Marguerite Aquatics Center, Mission Viejo, CA

2005 Long Distance Championships Awarded To:

• One Hour Postal: Indy Swim Fit
• 3000/6000 Y Postal: Clemson
• 5K/10K Postal: St. Petersburg Masters
• 2 Mile Cable: Adirondack Masters
• 1 Mile Open Water: Central Oregon
• 1-3 Mile Open Water: Chicago
• 3-6 Mile Open Water: La Jolla
• 6+ Mile Open Water: Swim Florida

Committee Meeting Minutes:

• Block 1 Committees
• Block 2 Committees
• Block 3 Committees
• Block 4 Committees
• Block 5 Committees
• Board of Directors:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
  
• Championship:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
     - Session 3
• Coaches
• Communications
• Convention
• Executive Committee
• Finance:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
     - Session 3
     - Approved 2004 budget
  
• Fitness
• History and Archives
• House of Delegates Minutes
• Insurance
  
• International:
     - International Committee
     - Worlds 2006 Open Forum
• ISHOF Nominating
  
• Legal Counselors
• Legislation:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
     - Session 3
     - Legislation Proposals/Results
• Long Distance:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
  
• Marketing
• Officials
• Planning
• Publications
• Recognition and Awards
• Records and Tabulations
• Registration
• Rules:
     - Session 1
     - Session 2
     - Adopted Rules Proposals
  
• Safety Education
• Sports Medicine
• Zone:
     - Meeting Minutes
     - Revised Election Guidelines
  

Zone Meeting Minutes:

• Breadbasket Zone
• Colonies Zone
• Dixie Zone
• Great Lakes Zone
• Northwest Zone
• Oceana Zone
• South Central Zone
• Southwest Zone

Policy/Guideline Revisions:

• Revised Financial Operating Guidelines

Pre-Convention Information:

• Pre-Convention Information

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