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UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGAND

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Hyatt Newporter1107 Jamboree Road

Newport Beach CA 92658800-233-1234

November 2-4, 2000

MINUTES

9:00 AM Thursday, November 2, 2000I. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. Rohrer

A. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. GavinB. Welcome and Introductions - Mr. RohrerC. Roll Call of Delegates - Mr. Shotwell

DELEGATE VOTES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP NOVEMBER 2, 2000MEMBERS VOTES PRESENT PROXY TOTAL JR

NE W ENGLAND 11 1 0 0 0 1M ID ATLANTIC 804 7 7 0 7 716SOUTH ATLANTIC 814 7 7 0 7 1SOUTH EAST 237 4 4 0 4 176

GREAT LAKES 559 6 5 0 5 1GULF COAST 42 2 2 0 2 114NORTHWEST 113 3 3 0 3 1

SOUTHWEST 864 7 7 0 7 2487SUB TOTALS 3444 37 35 0 35 3497N A T I O N A L ( A T

LARGE)46 2

TOTALS 3490 37 35 0 35 3499

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (No action)

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES , Hollywood, Fl., May 4-6, 2000Moved by Mr. McKenna, seconded by Mr. Hutto, to approve the minutes as distributed.Mr. Richardson reported that several copies of the printed minutes had page six missing.The minutes, which were distributed via e-mail, had this important information included.r. Gallagher asked that item II-B (proposed distribution of officials by region) of the Competit ionCommittee (page 59) be deleted as it could not be val idated through review of the tape of thereport. The chair called for a straw vote which carried by unanimous consent. Motion to approvethe minutes as distributed with the Competition Report deletion passed unanimously.

IV. OFFICERS REPORTS

A. President - Mr. Rohrer reviewed his activities since the Hollywood, FL, meeting:noted the increasing reports of agencies expanding hours of operations in responseto increased after hours use of beaches, looked forward to the combined efforts ofthe Textbook and Curriculum Committees that will soon produce a second editionof the USLA Manual for Open Water Lifeguards, noted the appointment of JerryGavin to coordinate USLA increased involvement in International Humanitarian

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work, called for a closer look at USLA fund-raising efforts in relationship toincreased needs, appealed for cooperation with data collection efforts that willbenefit all and expressed appreciation to all involved in the successful 2000National Competition held in San Diego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 1

B. Vice President - Mr. Gavin reviewed his activities since the Hollywood, FL,meeting: noted the problem so many agencies are having in recruiting lifeguardstaff, reviewed his activities in coordinating increased USLA involvement inInternational Humanitarian work at the request of the president and congratulatedJoe Pecoraro on his second retirement from the Chicago Park District LifeguardService.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 2

C. Secretary - Mr. Shotwell reviewed activities since the last meeting highlighting thesuccess of distributing minutes electronically and indicated the Friday 500 FORUSLA telephone messaging system had been closed out. . . . . . . . . . Attachment 3

D. Treasurer - Mr. Farry indicated that the USLA has improved its financial positionduring the past year through improved royalty and marketing agreements althoughthere has been no significant increase in membership. He expressed concerns aboutfinancial projections for the American Lifeguard Magazine and urged an increasein the advertising base. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Hartl for his efforts tosign up members at the National Games but urged regions to have rosters up to dateprior to the games He concluded his report by distributing auditor’s financialstatements for the preceding two quarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachments 4, 5, 6

E. Recurrent Representative - Mr. Brown repeated the concern expressed by othersabout recruiting lifeguards for the next season, reviewed the agenda planned forcommittee meeting including review of seasonal lifeguard surveys and projectedplans for exploring recruiting at colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 7

F. Advisor - Mr. Richardson reserved his report for his SW Regional council report.

G. Liaison Officer Mr. Brewster reviewed International Activities: planning forRescue 2002 to be hosted by Volusia County, FL, May 5 – 15, 2002; reviewed alifeguard exchange program under the leadership of Dr. David Szpilman of Brazil,announced a tour of US lifeguard operations by an Australian group during thesummer of 2001, referenced the Netherlands World Congress on Drowning 2002,activities in South America counties and a request to the IOC to fund activities inthe Caribbean, Central and South America. . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 8

H. Development - Mr. Colosi reviewed activities since the last meeting: expansion ofthe USLA Website Lifeguard Store, reviewed the various sponsorship and royaltyagreements, involvement and benefits of sponsors in Regional and National games,updated plans for the 2001 games in Miami Beach and the Rescue 2002 in DaytonaBeach, reviewed a new agreement with Choice Hotels that provides members witha discount at seven motel chains A verbal addition to the written report stressed theimportance of utilizing the United Way matching contribution process as a methodof increasing USLA income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 9

I. Medical Advisor - Mr. Wernicki reviewed activities in support of 2000Championships. He commented that while the number of participants increased incomparison to previous years, the number of injuries reported was down. He spokeof his involvement in the 2001 Medical Conference in Amsterdam and an insuranceround table in Ocean City, NJ. He reviewed recent updates in CPR protocols.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 10

J. Legal Advisor - Mr. More in his verbal report reviewed his recent activities onbehalf of the USLA and concluded by stressing the importance of professionallycompleted reports. He stressed that the impressions left by a written report often



supercedes the testimony provided in interrogatories and personal testimony. Headvised being careful to carefully prepare written documentation of incidents.

V. REGIONAL COUNCIL REPORTS

A. New England - (no report)

B. Mid-Atlantic - Mr. Gallagher’s report summer re’s activities, the successful JuniorLifeguard competition at a new site with all cost’s absorbed by the sponsor, newpublic education activities and the completion of the 16 t h year of activity by theRegions’s New Jersey Certification Committee. The written report was verballyappended to mention the several agencies that were extending coverage pre and postseason as well as into the evening during the season, announced the formation of aregional public relations office and expressed appreciation of Mr. Bartlett’s effortson publication of the American Lifeguard Magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 11

C. South-Atlantic - Mr. Hensler report included comments on the negative impact ofan incident that occurred during the 2000 Championships dory race. He reported onincreased participation in the region’s competitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 12

D. Southeast - Mr. Tracy reported a forty per cent increase in membership and salutedthe role his Executive Board had in achieving this result. He reviewed severalsuccessful competition events held in the region during the season and noted thatplans for hosting the 2001 Nationals in Miami has served to revive interest in thatChapter. The Southeast Region suggests having the National Certification Programinclude requirements for oxygen and AEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 13

E. Great Lakes - Mr. Pecoraro reported on unusually mild summer weather and windconditions that created a surfers’ paradise in the Chicago area and on increasedsuccess in obtaining lifeguards as well as increased enrollment in their JuniorLifeguard program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 14

F. Gulf Coast - Mr. Maceo indicated that the Gulf Coast region also experiencedunusual weather that particularly impacted their preseason period. He acknowledgedMr. Hensler’s work with wheel chairs for the handicapped that resulted in Galvestonbuilding seven chair with resulted excellent good publicity. He reported onlifeguard exchanges and enhanced training exchanges with the cities of Veracruzand Boca Del Rio, Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 15

G. Northwest - Mr. Fordyce reported for Ms Wiederhold who was unable to be present.The Northwest also experience difficulty in recruiting new lifeguards. Swimmers’Itch resulted in several beach closures that impacted on activities. The continuedOcean Beach lifeguard service was saluted as well as activities in the areas of JuniorLifeguards, Public Education and Competition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 16

H. Southwest (CSLSA) - Mr. Richardson in his role as acting Regional Presidentreported on the recent resignation of Mr. Long as Regional President and indicatedthat Steve’s leadership, fresh outlook and strong input would be missed. Regionalcompetition at Imperial Beach was successful, the prospect of obtaining a trailer toprovide storage and transportation for regional games competition equipment isanticipated, new editors for the region’s Cal Surf News are announced, the Regionexpects increased membership from Hawaii and grant applications have beensubmitted in an effort to increase Public Education activities. . . . Attachment 17

VI. COMMITTEE CHAIR PRELIMINARY REPORTS

A. Public Education - Mr. McKenna reported on the distribution of eighty thousandBeach Safety Cards, work on locating endowments available from more than tenthousand philanthropic organizations. Plans are proceeding to print more RipCurrent Posters. Media Design will present their promotion al activities at thecommittee meeting. Plans for the meeting agenda were reviewed.Attachment 18, 19



B. Certification - Mr. Brewster reviewed the proposed committee meeting agenda andon activities since the last meeting. A listing of certification application to be actedon the committee meeting was distributed. Activity in the Panama City area wasreviewed. A Certification Application from an agency in this area is on the list forapproval at this meeting. Efforts to establish standards for Wilderness Lifeguardingwere reviewed. A listing of National Certification Officers as nominated by regionsand appointed by the National President was distributed. . . . . . . . Attachment 20

C. Textbook - Mr. Brewster reported on sales of the textbook to date including a totalof $12,000 earned for the USLA. He urged the continued purchase of the book byagencies in support of their training programs. Plans for a second edition areoutlined including an editorial board meeting to be held in January to finalize thetext, Instructors’ Guide and other supplemental materials.. . . . . . Attachment 21

D. Website - Mr. Brewster reported on the progress of the Website Store; on theadditions to downloadable documents and reports including the 1981 “GalvestonReport” that was important in setting in motion the series of activities thatculminated in the establishment of the USLA National Certification Program, andon the request made to the Centers for Disease Control to link their website to theUSLA site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 22

E. Curriculum Accreditation Committee - Mr. Martinez

F. Competition - Mr. McGowan reviewed the 2000 Nationals held in San Diego andcomplemented the organizers on their superior accomplishments. The need forclarification on some scoring for certain awards was noted. 2001 Nationals will beheld in Miami. A supporting website was announced. Participation in the 2001Goodwill games was outlined with tryouts announced for a west coast beach in June.Several proposed rule changes will be discussed at the meeting.. Attachment 23

G. Heroic Acts - Mr. Richardson reported on the presentation of awards that had beenauthorized by the Fall 1999 meeting and urged the submission of the names ofadditional qualified candidates for recognition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 24

H. Junior Guards - Ms Boyer reviewed Junior Guard activities to date includingglowing reports of the 2000 National competition in San Diego. Junior Guardmembership continues to increase. Additional articles and features involving JuniorGuards are needed for the American Lifeguard Magazine.. . . . . . . Attachment 25

I. Membership - Mr. Pecoraro reviewed agenda planned for meeting.

J. Ways and Means - Mr. Farry reviewed agenda planned for committee meetingincluding a proposal from Mr. Brewster that the former 500 FOR USLA telephonemessage service be replaced with an 800 number.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 26

2:30 PM Committee Workshops

4:00 PM Meeting recessed until 9:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2000

Friday, November 3, 2000

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

9:00 AM Introduction - Lt. Mike Halphide - City of Newport Beach

Standardizing Lesson Plans - Using Occupational Analysis : Lt. BrianO'Rourke, Rescue Boat Supr. - City of Newport Beach Fire Dept., Lt.Scott Diedrich

Changes in CPR and Multimedia Teaching Techniques : Lt. MitchWhite, Lead Instructor - City of Newport Beach Fire Dept.



Regional Academies - Tapping into Junior College Funds for YourTraining: Dep. Chief Randy Scheerer, Training Chief - City ofNewport Beach Fire Dept.

Future Trends in Education - Training, Re-certification and JG's,Use of Digital Video, Cd-rom, Distance Learning, PowerpointProjectors : Lt. Mike Halphide, Field Supervisor - City of NewportBeach Fire Dept., Lt. Brian O'Rourke, Rescue Boat Supr. - City ofNewport Beach Fire Dept.

11:00 AM Orange County Agencies Orientation and TourCity of Seal Beach Lifeguards

City of Huntington Beach Lifeguards, Tower Zero

California State Parks, Huntington State Park Lifeguards

City of Newport Beach Lifeguards

Rescue Boat Tour of Off-Shore Sites and Vistas

City of Laguna Beach Lifeguards

Saturday, November 4, 2000

9:00 AM Call to Order - Mr. Rohrer

Committee Workshops Continue

11:00 AM Meeting Reconvened

VII. ORDER OF THE DAY

Byron Wear, as councilman representing San Diego, CAa), spoke on a proposal for 2002National Championships. He reviewed the success of 2000 games and proposed San Diegoagain hosting the 2002 games. He showed a short video of various scenes of 2000 games andindicated that while income of $5,000 had been anticipated, $12,087.33 was realized. Hepresented President Don Rohrer with the check for $12,087.33. He indicated that heanticipated income of $10,000 for the 2002 games.

VIII. COMMITTEE ACTION REPORTS

A. Public Education: Mr. McKenna and Mr. Williams reviewed the content of the writtenreport to follow. Tom Escandell, Director of Multimedia Services, Robert Ball,President, Media by Design, Houston TX. presented highlights of a promotionalprogram prepared for the Gulf Coast Region and proposed preparing a similar programfor the National USLA. Four prioritized projects were indicated: reprinting of RipCurrent posters, revised Internet options, Beach Safety Week activities including anelementary school pilot project, USLA Introduction and Educational Packet. . . Attachment 27

A motion by Mr. Brewster, seconded by Mr. Maceo, to accept the report was passedunanimously.

B. Certification: Mr. Brewster reviewed the written report to follow. He announced theappointment of Dave Foxwell as Certification Officer as an addition to the listdistributed previously and reviewed the list of National Certification Applications thathad been reviewed; he reviewed those applications that had been held over for furtheraction The report includes as an attachment a proposal to include a requirement for AEDavailability and related training in the National Certification Program. . . . . Attachment 28, 29

A motion by Mr. Maceo, seconded by Ms Joyce, to accept the report was. passedunanimously.

C. Textbook: Mr. Brewster reviewed the written report to follow. He outlined the pre-planning accomplished by the Textbook Editorial Board in their Friday meeting and



indicated that a budget forecast for producing the second edition of the textbook hadbeen submitted to the Ways and Means Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 30

A motion by Mr. Tracy, seconded by Mr. Buereline, to accept report was passedunanimously.

D. Curriculum Accreditation: Mr. Martinez reviewed how the activities of his committeewould be integrated into the work of the textbook commit. A motion by Mr. Maceo,seconded by Mr. Healey, to accept the report was passed unanimously

E. Competition: Mr. McGowan reviewed the written report to follow including a reviewof the 2000 Nationals in San Diego, the upcoming Good Will Games, a rules changeproposal for consideration at the Spring Meeting from Tom Gill, Vice President, SouthAtlantic Region which is included in a separate attachment, and a review ofbeany/helmet/jersey regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 31, 32

A motion by Mr Moore, seconded Mr. Bartlett, to accept the report was passedunanimously

F. Heroic Acts: Mr. Richardson reviewed the written report to follow which recommendedthe approval of a USLA Meritorious Act award to Firefighter T. Bret Rewaud’s actionsin effecting a rescue in Chicago’s Montrose Harbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 33

A motion by Mr. Gallagher, seconded by Mr Harmon, to accept the report was passedunanimously.

G. Junior Lifeguards: Ms Boyer reviewed plans for magazine articles, commented onprevious and future competitions including stress on safety provisions for participants,membership and local activity concerns and possibility of future changes in the rescueboard regulations for juniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 34

A motion was made by Mr Tracey, seconded by Mr. Foxwell to accept the report. TheCommittee commended by Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Rohrer for their constant progress inexpanding and developing the Junior Guard education and competitive programs. Themotion was passed unanimously.

H. Magazine: Mr. Bartlett’s report commented on progress of the new staff in getting outtheir first issues and requested submissions of as many articles as possible in order tocontinue to provide a magazine of interest to all. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 35

A motion by Mr. McGowan, seconded by Mr. Gallagher, to accept report was passedunanimously

I. Membership: Mr. Pecoraro reported on the election to Life Membership of Mr. TomDaly. The assembly rose in hearty applause to acknowledge their approval of therecognition for Mr Daly. Mr. Daly in accepting the Life Membership spoke of how muchhe enjoyed his involvement in the USLA... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 36

A motion by Mr. Gill, seconded by Mr. Moore, to accept report was passed unanimously

J. Recurrent Representative: Mr. Brown reported on the committee’s review of recentlysolicited survey, incentives for recruiting staff and a future college survey.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 37

Motion by Mr. Hutto, seconded by Mr. Beuerlein to accept the report. Motion passedunanimously.

K. Ways and Means Mr. Farry provided a verbal of the written report to follow whichincluded approval of an unanticipated request of $x000 to support the preparation of thesecond edition of the textbook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 38

A motion by Mr. McCray, seconded by Mr. Lombardi, to accept the report was passedunanimously



IX. OLD BUSINESS

None

X. NEW BUSINESS

A. Mr. McGowan as chair of the Competition Committee spoke of the need for anexpenditure of no more then $500 to pay the purchase of chips to be used to identifyingparticipants in heats.

A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Tracy, to approve the request was passedunanimously

B. Mr. McGowan indicated that $1,000 was needed to help with funding of GoodwillGames trials.

A motion by Mr. Daly, seconded by Mr. Lombardi to approve the purchase was passedunanimously

C. Mr. Brewster moved that $8,000 AUS, the minimum prize money that the USLAGoodwill Games team can win, be advanced to the Goodwill Games Treasurer as seedmoney with the stipulation that all prize money received be returned to the USLATreasurer upon the completion of the team trip to Australia. Mr Hutto seconded themotion. The Motion passed unanimously

D. Mr. McGowan requested that it be made a matter of record that San Diego be approvedas the site of the 2002 USLA Championships. Mr Richardson moved, Mr. Huttoseconded, that San Diego be approved as the site of the 2002 USLA Championships. Themotion passed unanimously

E. Mr Richardson moved, Mr. Farry seconded, that if the missing officer and regionnameplates and USLA banner cannot be found that they be replaced before the nextmeeting of the Board of Directors. The motion was passed unanimously. [NOTE:nameplates and banners have been located.]

F. Mr. Martinez presented a proposal for a run in a minimum time to be added to theprerequisites for qualifying as a lifeguard. Mr. Brewster moved, seconded by Mr.Richardson, to accept the proposal and to refer to it to the Certification Committee forconsideration. The motion passed unanimously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachment 39

G. Mr. Gallagher called for a review of the Bylaws: Article IV, Section 1, part B toeliminate the need for a vote on the Application of a Chapter for membership. Afterconsiderable discussion a motion by [checked tape/tape no help] seconded by [checkedtape/tape no help] to delay action on this matter until the May meeting in theexpectation that the Southwest Regional Council will make a report and also to providean opportunity for input from the USLA Legal Advisor. The motion passed unanimously.

H. Mr. McKenna queried as to the future use of the monies turned over by Byron Wearfrom the 2000 Games and whether such funds should be dedicated to Public Education.Mr. Brewster replied that in this instance Public Education was meant in the broadestsense and that all USLA activities are public education.

I. Mr. Rohrer appointed Mr. Richardson as chair of Heroic Acts Committee to fillvacancy created by resignation of Mr. Long. Mr. Richardson will redesign applicationsand will accept nominations by email. (Mr. Richardson’s new email address for USLAactivities is: [email protected]).

J. Mr. Rohrer requested spoke of the problem in accomplishing business in the timeallotted. He asked that in preparing for the Spring meeting, officers and committeechairs prepare and submit reports to the Secretary in advance of the meeting so that thereports can be distributed electronically and/or be available to the delegates uponarrival and/or registration.



XI. PRIVILEGE OF CHAIR

A. President Rohrer indicated that he has assigned Vide President Gavin to assume moreresponsibility in handling international liaison issues

B. President Rohrer offered to be present at Regional meetings if he his given adequateadvance notice.

C. President Rohrer express his thanks and that of the Board of Directors to the NewportBeach Lifeguards for their excellent hosting of the meeting. The delegates indicatedtheir agreement by a standing ovation of appreciation.

XII. FUTURE MEETINGS

A. Spring 2001

Mr. Gallagher announced that the Spring 2001 meeting would be held in downtownPhiladelphia, PA., May 3 – 5. Details would be made available shortly.

B. Fall 2001

Location: TBA (Northwest)

Dates: TBA



Attachments

National Officers’ Reports1. President’s Activity Report:2. Vice President’s Activity Report3. Secretary’s Activity Report4. Treasurer’s Activity Report5. Auditor’s Second Quarter Report6. Auditor’s Thrid Quarter Report7. Recurrent Representative’s Report8. Liaison Officer’s Activity Report9. Development Director’s Activity Report10. Medical Advisor’s Report

Regional Council Reports11. Mid-Atlantic Regional Council Activity Report12. South-Atlantic Regional Council Activity Report13. Southeast Regional Council Activity Report14. Great Lakes Regional Council Activity Report15. Gulf Coast Regional Council Activity Report16. Northwest Regional Council Activity Report17. Southwest Regional Council Activity Report

Committee Chair Activity Reports18. Public Education Chair’s Activity Report19. Public Education Committee: Project Development Nov. 200020. Certification Chair’s Activity Report21. Textbook Chair’s Activity Report22. Website Chair’s Activity Report23. Competition Chair’s Activity Report24. Heroic Acts Chair’s Activity Report25. Junior Lifeguard Chair’s Activity Report26. Ways and Means Chair’s Activity Report

Committee Chair Action Reports:27. Public Education Action Report28. Certification Committee Action Report29. AED Proposed as Requirement30. Textbook Committee Action Report31. Competition Committee Action Report32. Rules Change Proposal: Thomas G. Gill33. Heroic Acts Committee Action Report34. Junior Lifeguard Committee Action Report35. American Lifeguard Magazine Action Report36. Membership Committee Action Report37. Recurrent Representatives Action Report38. Ways and Means Committee Action Report39. Timed Run Proposed as Prerequisite

Below is the Bylaw change as presented in Newport CA.

The RED letters show the proposed change.The Blue letters show proposed removal.

ARTICLE IVLOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Professional Lifesavers and other qualified persons whom by reason of common hiring agency,job similarity, or for reason of geographic unity may associate themselves for purposes offorming a Chapter of the Association.

SECTION 1 - Qualifications for Chapter Membership

The prospective chapter must meet all of the requirements listed below in order to be approved asa member chapter. A two-thirds vote of the Regional Council of jurisdiction is required solely forthe purpose of determining whether these requirements have been met.

To qualify for membership in the association, each chapter must:

A. contain two (2) or more members who meet the individual professional requirements formembership as outlined in Article III, Section I; and,

B. file an application for Chapter Membership and submit it to the Regional Council ofjurisdiction; and,

C. must meet and maintain minimum guidelines of the USLA; and,

D. pay a $200 Chapter Membership initiation fee to the Regional Council; and,

E. be approved by 2/3rds vote of the Regional Council after an inspection and review has beenmade be inspected and reviewed by representatives of the Regional Council of jurisdiction; and,

F. agrees to elect officers and create bylaws. All Chapters are encouraged to incorporate withintheir state of jurisdiction.

G. Note: All existing chapters of this association as of May 4, 1979 shall be deemed to havequalified for the purposes of members serving on the Regional Council or Board of Directors.

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