UNITED STATES SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC FEDERATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2005
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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PRESENT:
Tim Ray
Jim Lowrance
John Downes
Sheila Wilson
Monty Wilburn
Ira Shapiro
Sandy Lowrance
Tom Hyde
Ed Fienberg
Dana Mackinson

MEETING BROUGHT TO ORDER: 19:20 Pacific time

APOLOGIES PRESENTED Roger Penna unable to attend the meeting.

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
Ira Shapiro moved that the minutes of the last AGM were accepted. The motion was seconded by Tim Ray. The motion was carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Monty Wilburn reviewed the financial statements of the USSCF. The current balance was listed as $4221.99 with an estimated $1,300.00 additional deposit pending from FCER for recent dues collections. Income was up by 62.7% and expenses were decreased by 38.7% over the last year. The motion to accept the Treasurer’s reports was passed
Sheila Wilson moved that the USSCF raise its dues to $80.00 per year starting in January 2006 due to pending increases in FICS dues. Ira Shapiro seconded this motion. The motion was passed.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Tim Ray reviewed the goals over the last year. A discussion was heard regarding our successes and failures in achieving these goals. It was general felt that we could have accomplished more than we did but continue to make progress.

PRESIDENT
Jim Lowrance reported that the USSCF needs to continue to promote Sports Chiropractic to students and Chiropractors. Further discussion was
held regarding the recent cancellation of our Softball seminar/tournament in Florida.

VICE PRESIDENT
John Downes reported that his has recently been made head of the International Programs for Life University which dovetails nicely with his commitments here with the USSCF. He reports renewed availability to assist the USSCF in attaining its mission statement.

SECRETARY GENERAL
Due to the absence of Roger Penna, no report was given.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Monty Wilburn reported an increase in membership over the last year. Tim Ray estimated this was due to our involvement with the World Games this past summer.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
The President directed that the Treasurer make a budget for the coming year.

SELECTION COMMITTEE
Tim Ray reported that the selection process used by the USSCF and FICS works well, offering an unbiased system for selecting individual members for participation at venues. It was also noted that the process will always be a “work in progress” looking for ways to improve the system.

TASK FORCE REPORTS
WEB SITE
Sheila Wilson reported that the web site has become more user friendly since removing the password block. The Board of Directors stated that Rob Denise was doing a wonderful job in managing the web site for the

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USSCF. It was directed that more events be listed on the USSCF web site, particularly the FICS calendar instead of just a link to FIC’s web site.

TRAVEL TO TREAT
Tom Hyde reported that he and Dr. Rick Rinzler have been working on this for many years. Dr. Hyde as been to the Federation of State Licensing Boards four times and Dr. Rinzler attended the last meeting. The Board commended both for their service and dedication in complying our current copy of travel to treat rules listed on our web site. Further explanation described the difficulty of making individual states understand the need for
travel to treat regulations and state board’s reluctance due to sunset law reviews.

POLICY
Monty Wilburn suggests that it necessary that our current by laws need to be reviewed for spelling errors and accuracy.

SPONSORSHIP
Tom Hyde and Dana Mackinson reviewed ideas for sponsorship. Discussion was held concerning the use of the USSCF logo and an arrangement for BIOFREEZE use of our logo. Tom Hyde motioned that the USSCF allow BIOFREEZE permission to use the USSCF log. Ira Shapiro seconded the motion. Discussion resulted in Sheila Wilson proposing that any agreement have a 60 day cancellation clause added to the agreement. Tom Hyde seconded this amendment. Tim Ray proposed a second amendment that the USSCF request a proposal from BIOFREEZE for the use of the USSCF logo. This was seconded by Tom Hyde. Sheila Wilson’s amendment was voted on and passed. Tim Ray’s amendment was voted on and passed. Tom Hyde’s original motion was passed pending execution of the amendments to his motion. The Secretary General will work on this project.
Further discussion was held to investigate the potential sharing endorsements between the USSCF and the International Softball Federation, as well as investigating future sponsorship with Scripps Medical Supply. It was directed to seek a request for proposals from both organizations.

ELECTIONS
The President directed the Treasurer to confirm that a quorum was present. Monty Wilburn confirmed a quorum was present.

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BY LAW CHANGES
Term limits for the Treasurer are changed from (2) two year terms to multiple terms. Since this change comes from committee a second is not needed. The vote passed.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The slate for election this year is:
Chairman of the Board: Jim Lowrance
President: John Downes
Vice President: Sheila Wilson
Secretary General: Tim Ray
Treasurer: Monty Wilburn

Directors at Large
Ira Shapiro
Joanne Fava
Sherri La Shomb

Advisor
Tom Hyde

A motion to accept this slate by unanimous acclamation was made by Tim Ray and seconded by Tom Hyde. This motion passed.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
SEMINAR
Discussions reviewed our direction in producing a softball seminar this year. The Board of Directors directed a committee composed of Joanne Fava, Tom Hyde and Sheila Wilson to direct this production.
The Board of Directors directed the Secretary General to review passed voting concerning the date and location of the next AGM prior to publishing this date. Tom Hyde reported on his continuing efforts with the World Olympians Association (WOA). He reported that he has founded the International Sports Chiropractic Confederation to be a liaison between FICS and the WOA. This confederation is composed of Drs. Hyde, Gordon Lawson, Charmaine Korporaal, Tom Greenway and the companies

BIOFREEZE and SCRIPT
Tom Hyde further reported that the WOA will continue to use Chiropractors in their reunion center during the Winter Olympics as well as other WOA sponsored venues. He opened attendance for these events to the membership of the USSCF. Interested members should contact him for further information.

In August, the WOA will be represented with the ACASC and the FCA at the FAC convention in Florida.

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Tim Ray proposed a motion for the USSCF to send its President and Secretary General to FICS’ AGM to allow proper representation of the USSCF at these meetings. The motion failed.

The President directed that he will institute and quarterly conference call between all board members. The first will be December 15, 2005 at Noon Eastern Standard Time. He will send out information specifics via email prior to that time.

Sheila Wilson reported that the USSCF has not been taking advantage of a communication option available to the USSCF as part of our contract with FCER called “eblast”, a monthly email note sent to each member.
It was generally agreed that we would use this option for increased communication with our members.

Hearing no requests for discussion of any old or new business a motion for adjournment was made by Jim Lowrance, seconded by Tim Ray. The meeting was adjourned at 21:20 Pacific time.
Respectfully submitted,

Tim Ray
Secretary General,
United States Sports Chiropractic Federation