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2008 USA Diving Elections

Results from the USAS Convention in Atlanta

By Woody Franklin, About.com

All positions were filled during the third session of the USA Diving General Assembly by delegate members of USA Diving.

Board of Directors Positions

Board of Directors positions are elected for four-year terms at Annual Meetings during Summer Olympic years. The Board meets several times yearly, sometimes via telephone conference; may take actions via mail, telephone, or e-mail vote.

Chair of the Board - Bob Rydze
The Chair presides over the board and annual meetings, is the ex officio member of all committees and advisory member of all subcommittees.

Vice Chair, Administration - Bill Farrar
The Vice Chair for Administration advises the Chair on all administrative duties; takes the role of Chair in Chair’s absence; appoints the recording secretary for General Assembly meetings; appoints the editor for USA Diving Rules and Code; serves as the Chair of the Member Services Committee; serves as the Secretary of USA Diving for any business requiring a secretary.

Vice Chair, Competitive Excellence - Michele Mitchell
The Vice Chair for Competitive Excellence presides over the Committee for Competitive Excellence (CCE), and serves as an ex officio member of all subcommittees of the CCE.

Treasurer - Kathy Bonuchi
The treasurer acts in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer for USA Diving and serves as the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee; assists and advises the CEO regarding accounts and reports required by the USA Diving Code and in the maintenance and reporting of financial records; this individual must be a Certified Public Accountant or have credentials/experience similar to one.

Coach Section Representative - John Proctor

USA Diving Foundation

USA Diving Foundation Trustees - Tom Gompf, Steve McFarland, Dave Parrington
The USA Diving Foundation is overseen by a chair and nine trustees. Three new trustees were elected in 2008. The Foundation supports of activities that advance U.S. participation in diving.

Committee Positions

Committee Positions that are voted upon are elected to two-year terms during each election year.

Finance and Audit – Jack Perkins

    Senior Rules Subcommittee

  • Chair – Don Leas
  • Zone A – Karla Helder
  • Zone B – Don Mason
  • Zone C – Jane Figueredo
  • Zone D – Larry Brennan
  • Admin – Camila McLean

    Junior Rules Subcommittee

  • Chair – Hunter Shafer
  • Zone A - Lewis Fellinger
  • Zone B – Aaron Hintz
  • Zone C – Susan Bromberg
  • Zone D - Krista Klein
  • Zone E – Eric Barnes

    Governance Committee

  • Chair – Kathy Dacey
  • Zone A – Lewis Fellinger
  • Zone B – Don Mason
  • Zone C – Jack Perkins
  • Zone D – Dennis Taylor

    International Diving Committee

  • Chair – Megan Neyer
  • Committee Member One (international experience) – Chris Bergere
  • Committee Member Two – Jason Baumann

    Senior Diving Committee

  • Chair – Julian Krug
  • One Elected Position – Larry Brennan

    Junior Diving Committee

  • Chair – John Wolsh
  • One Elected Member – Ron Piemonte

    Grass Roots Committee

  • Chair – Sean McCarthy
  • One Elected Member – April Long

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