USA Wildwater Committee Minutes March 8, 2009 (via Skype)

by John Pinyerd USA Wildwater Committee Chairman jpinyerd@usawildwater.com

Attendees: John Pinyerd, Chris Hipgrave, David Jones, Chuck Brabec, Tom Wier, Seth Eisner, Tom O’Sullivan, Jeremy Rodgers. Old News: The minutes of our meeting from 1/17 and the 2009 Budget were introduced: www.usawildwater.com/Committee_Minutes/Minutes_090117.html www.usawildwater.com/news/2009/2009_Approved_Budget.pdf Treasurer's Report: David will send an update to the WWC when he receives it. Sponsorship/Revenue Development: John - individual sponsor drive (one donor so far) – John will follow up with past donors Jeremy – gave a soup to nuts update on new Sponsors for 09 - how it works, who is included, etc. All – there were no other ideas Races/Events: Chris – Gave an update on US Open/East Trials Western Trials – we need an update from Denny by email Jeremy – CO Training Camp is on tap Training camp ideas (we need more and they should be on an annual basis) East Coast – John will reach out to Crissy and Geoff C for thoughts Nationals – If Jeremy and Denny will coordinate John will help coach and get others. SouthEasterns – Chris and John will coordinate. Fibark/Natls Festival Update - Jeremy USA Nationals Schedule – Fibark will finalize Demo will be Sat PM – Jeremy is coordinating. John needs to get it added to Fibark website. Saturday Sprint - Jerermy will take care of prizes. Denny needs to finalize format. John needs to get it added to Fibark schedule and website. Wildwater tent – The board approved Jermey to spend $100-$125 for a valance. Team timeline – Jeremy will put together Lodging thoughts – Holiday Inn room block $123/night till May 1. US Team Needs: Review Team size projections – Estimates are 3-4 for TAZ - 6-7+ for Jr Worlds (plus coach and manager). Jr Team Manager/Coach – Tom will reach out to Tognacci and John to Osment Uniforms – Hipgrave will reach out to USACK and we wills start from there. Other new Business: New Board Members – the WWC concluded that John should reach out to several folks concerning board positions or affiliations to their input. Next Meeting: April 19th at 8pm EST (via Skype)