Convention XXXI Results
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion
Dallas, TX
September 15-19, 2010
Executive Address
Executive Director Rob Butcher addressed the House of Delegates at the start of the 2010 convention, providing an update of activities since the last convention and a summary of priorities moving forwards. Members may read the text of Rob's address here.
Election Results
At-Large Directors:
Breadbasket Zone: Anthony Thompson
Colonies Zone: Chris McGiffin
Dixie Zone: Maria Elias-Williams
Great Lakes Zone: Phil Dodson
Northwest Zone: Hugh Moore
Oceana Zone: Jim Clemmons
South Central Zone: Don Mehl
Southwest Zone: Phil Whitten
Awards Presented
- Ransom Arthur Award: Lynn Hazlewood, Potomac Valley LMSC
- Speedo USMS Coach of the Year Award: Bobby Patten, Dallas Aquatic Masters, North Texas LMSC
- Club of the Year Award: Asphalt Green Masters, Metro LMSC, Craig Keller - Head Coach
- Dorothy Donnelly Service Award:
- Paige Buehler, Inland Northwest LMSC
- Victor Buehler, Florida LMSC
- Glenda Carroll, Pacific LMSC
- Ralph Davis, Michigan LMSC
- Doug Garcia, Colorado LMSC
- Sally Guthrie, Michigan LMSC
- Caroline Lambert, Pacific LMSC
- Sue Moucha, Florida LMSC
- Tina Neill, Minnesota LMSC
- Fred Nellis, Michigan LMSC
- Ellen Parchen, Montana LMSC
- Jeff Roddin, Potomac Valley LMSC
- Ann Svenson, Potomac Valley LMSC
- Joel Wilson, Pacific LMSC
- Jill Wright, Snake River LMSC
- Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award:
- Frank "Skip" Thompson - Michigan Masters (Doughboy Masters)
- Patti Scott Baier - Tuolumne County Masters
- Wendy Neely - Federal Way Masters
- Bob Babiak - O*H*I*O Masters
- Suzanne Grebe - Michigan Masters (MAC Masters)
- Stu Kahn - Davis Aquatic Masters
- Cokie Lepinski - Marin Pirate Masters
- Mike Lynch - Peninsula Covenant Masters
- Chris Campbell - Mountain View Masters
- Reed Barnitz - New Mexico Chargers Masters
- Fitness Award: Nancy Brown, Maryland LMSC
- Communications Award: Pacific LMSC, Michael Moore, Caroline Lambert, Tracy Barbutes
- Raleigh Area Masters National Championship Meets Award: Mark Moore, Southern Pacific LMSC
- Staff Appreciation Award: George Simon, North Carolina LMSC
- 2011 Rule Book Cover Design by Dave Oplinger, Indiana LMSC
2012 Pool Championships Locations
- Spring Nationals (SCY): Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC April 26-29, 2012
- Summer Nationals (LCM): Qwest Center, Omaha, NB July 5-8, 2012 (immediately following the 2012 USA Swimming Olympic Trials)
2012 Long Distance Championships Locations / Hosts
- 1 Mile Open Water: Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, Lake Lore, NC
- 1-3 Mile Open Water: Garden State Masters, Lake Hopatcong, NJ (2 mile)
- 3-6 Mile Open Water: Team NASTI, Noblesville, IN (5K)
- 6+ Mile Open Water: Rogue Valley Masters, Jacksonville, OR (10K)
- 2 Mile Cable Swim: COMA, Sweet Home, OR
Meeting Minutes
Minutes of meetings from convention are available in our meeting minutes area. The list of minutes shown there will be continuously updated as minutes documents become available.
Additional materials presented at convention:
- New delegate orientation presentation (22 MB PowerPoint)
Workshop Videos
View full videos of workshop presentations from convention. Many thanks to Chris Lundie and LiveSwim.net for providing these videos and to Ed Tsuzuki and Doug Adamavich for taking the time to set up cameras and help with the capture.
- LMSC Registrar training
- Qualities of a successful Masters coach
- How to use the Internet & social media to grow your USMS program
- Learn, Manage, Serve, Communicate (a.k.a. "LMSC")
- Open water safety
- Understanding USMS insurance
- How to operate & promote a USMS pool event
- How to develop a USMS program at a YMCA, university, city/county facility, or high school
- Recognition of volunteers at the local level
- Sports medicine presentation
Pre-Convention Information
The complete pre-convention information for delegates is still available here.
Patti Scott Baier - Tuolumne County Masters
Wendy Neely - Federal Way Masters
Bob Babiak - O*H*I*O Masters
Suzanne Grebe - MAC Masters
Stu Kahn - Davis Aquatic Masters
Cokie Lepinski - Marin Pirate Masters
Mike Lynch - Peninsula Covenant Masters
Chris Campbell - Mountain View Masters
Reed Barnitz - New Mexico Chargers Masters