Minutes

MINUTES UNITED STATES SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC FEDERATION

Friday, May 2, 2003
Orlando, Florida

The meeting was called to order by Tim Ray, President of the USSCF at 6:30 p.m... Those in attendance are listed on the attendance sheet.

The minutes to the November 15, 2002 were approved with one correction: John Downes, ICA not John Downs, WCA.

The Treasurer's report was given and the USSCF has $6,455.95 available after all accounts have been paid.

Executive committee reports were given:

The Chairman of the Board, Dr. Brian Nook, complimented what has been accomplished in the short time the USSCF has been in existence. We still have some travel to treat issues and communication issues to work on but we are continuing to move in the right directions. Dr. Nook introduced Dr. Danielle Bertamini, President of FICS. He expressed his sincere thanks for the efforts of the USSCF to bring the United States into the Chiropractic World Federations.

The President, Dr. Tim Ray, recognized Dr. Tom Hyde for his efforts in opening up the International Soft Ball Federation venue and the doors they open for the USSCF. He also recognized Drs. Joanne Fava and Val Gambina for their efforts on behalf of the USSCF in opening up the ISF. Dr. Ray also thanked Dr. Tim Stark for his efforts with the website and the U.S. Volley Ball Federation.

The Vice-president, Dr. Jim Lowrance, thanked all the above people, and Dr. Downes with his continued efforts to bring the ICA and the USSCF and the ACA into a unified voice in sports. Challenges are in the areas of travel to treat within the United States and continued communications and growth for the USSCF.

The Secretary-General, Dr. Monty Wilburn, thanked all for coming and pointed to the same compliments and concerns as stated in the above statements.

Committee reports were given:

Membership needs renewal forms and member certificates as well as renewal responses. These will be provided by the Treasurer.
Student membership was brought up and how we can include students. This will require a bylaws change. We would like to have an invoice and an envelope response.

Credentialing committee needs to get D& O insurance for liability reasons. It was also suggested to talk with Dr. Louis Sportelli of NCMIC about D&O insurance.

It was moved by Dr. Lowrance the 6 months trial newsletter with news articles from board members to all organizations. A budget of $1500 for the initial expenses is allocated. This motion passed.

Task force Reports:

Website taskforce is working on events calendar, communications, pass word capability, organization links, FAQ's, message board/chat board, application event forms, marketing to and from events, advertising banners from sponsors, and possible store for sale items.
A list of archived events would be nice, too.

Travel to treat laws have been brought together and will be posted on the webpage.
An effort will be made to provide a general front to change state statutes.

Sponsorships are still working on ways to raise money through companies like Graston and Orthogel.

Events were discussed and various world games will be placed on the web at least 6 months in advance if at all possible.

General elections were held and Tim Ray continues as President, Jim Lowrance continues as Vice-President, Roger Penna was elected as Secretary-General, Monty Wilburn, as treasurer, and Directors at Large are John Downes, Tom Hyde, and Joanne Fava.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30p.m. No next meeting was set.

 

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