Nominations for State Administrative Committee Chairman need to be postmarked by February 26, 2010. Form below:

Criterion for nominations:

o Nominees must be USAG Women’s Program professional members in good standing for a minimum of two years in the state program in which they seek election
o Nominees must be at least 21 years old and be members in good standing.
o Current elected officials seeking nomination for SACC must be compliant with all current duties and responsibilities.
o It is strongly recommended that the State Committee Chairman candidates have financial skills, organizational skills, communication skills, a working knowledge of the program and the willingness to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A member in good standing is defined as a person who has complied with all aspects of the program as outlined in the Rules and Policies.

Prior to being placed on the ballot, all nominees must sign a document that verifies that they have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the office for which they have been nominated and submit their resumes to the appropriate USA Gymnastics officer.

Duties and responsibilities of the SACC:
The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) is responsible for the overall organization of all designated qualifying events and programs within their State. The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) shall work in close cooperation with the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC), Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (RJOCC) and the Regional Technical Committee Chairman (RTCC) to effectuate State programs. Any problems that cannot be solved by the State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) should be submitted to the appropriate regional personnel.

A. Be directly responsible to their Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC).
B. Serve as a voting member of the Regional Administrative Committee (RAC).
C. Must submit all committee meeting agendas and subsequent minutes to their respective Regional Administrative Committee Chairman prior to distribution.
D. Serve as the USA Gymnastics Women’s Program consultant for that State and answer any correspondence directed to that office.
E. Send copies of correspondence to the appropriate regional personnel.
F. Be responsible for overseeing the Junior Olympic Sectional and State Championships in their state, at least once per year.
G. Conduct the annual state meeting of Women’s Program Professional members.
H. Determine the site and event director for Jr. Olympic Qualifying Meets, Sectional and State Championships. This may be done by bids or solicitations.
I. Assure that these competitions follow USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies.
J. Attend the State Championships as the USA Gymnastics representative.
K. Provide State Administrative Committee (SAC) representation at all sectional meets and above.
L. Make recommendations to the Regional Technical Committee Chairman (RTCC) and the Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (RJOCC) concerning petitions into the Regional Competitions.
M. Establish procedures to raise operating funds for the state, if necessary. The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) may, with the approval of the State Administrative Committee (SAC), determine and/or collect competition and/or club fees for the purpose of raising operating funds for the state. All fees will be retained in the State account for use as determined by the State Administrative Committee (SAC).
N. Maintain a state checking account and file quarterly financial reports with the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC), as required in the “Financial Reporting Procedures” document.
O. Publish minutes of all State Administrative Committee Meetings.
P. Shall be accountable for all state funds and publish each year the financial statement reflecting activity as of July 1 – June 30.
Q. Provide for a State Administrative Committee, the number and type of positions to be determined by each state, in order to best serve the needs of the program in the state.
R. Inform the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC) and other appropriate Regional Administrative Committee members of any actions contrary to the Rules and Policies of USA Gymnastics. The Regional office shall inform the appropriate National Chairman of any problems. After due investigation, corrective measures shall be recommended by the National Administrative Committee Chairman (NACC).
S. Publish a newsletter as necessary (or as directed by the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC)). This newsletter shall include new information related to the USA Gymnastics program, results of competitions, dates of events, official bulletins from committees.
T. Send state newsletters to the membership of the state, and to the Jr. Olympic Program Director and the National Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (NJOCC), the National Administrative Committee Chairman (NACC), and the National Technical Committee Chairman (NTCC).
U. The SACC or a designated proxy will attend National and Regional Congresses and all designated meetings, with travel and expenses funded by the state account.

Download the Form here -> 2010 State Chairman Nominations

http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/post.php?PostID=4090&prog=w

Kim Fuchs
Kari Lords (Louthan)- Southern Utah University
Tom Haley - Oklahoma University
Lou Ball - Oklahoma University
David McCreary - University of Washington
Liang Qaio – Chow’s Gymnastics
Steve Shephard – Penn State University
Jeff Graba – University of Utah
Jay Santos – Iowa State University
Melissa Kutcher Reinhart – University of Denver
Meg Stephenson – University of Minnesota
Shannon Welker – University of Michigan
Robin Ruegg
Robin Smith
Barb Tebben
Suzanne Hecht
Linda Thorberg
Julia Thompson

The following clubs attended the camps and benefited from the great event! Thanks for doing your best to improve as professionals and as athletes. Your dedication to Region 4 is appreciated!

Eagles
IGN
Team Central
Dynamics - MO
SLGC
Success Gymnastics
NorthShore WI
Flipz USA
Hawekeye Gym Stars
Mississippi Valley Gymnastics
TAGS South
Salto
Perpetual Motion
TCT
Great Northern
RRVG
Gymfinity
Mini Hops
North Shore Minnesota
Flyaways
TGA
Gleasons MG
Nebraska Gold
Midwest Twisters
TAGS EP
LaFluers

Compulsory Competition Friday Dec 19th

Optional Competition Saturday Dec 20th apprx 12:00pm

Please note that all meet entries must be postmarked no later than Nov 24th 2008.

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RACC Jim Schlott, 3780 Lois Lane NE, North Liberty, IA 52317 (H)(319) 338-4946

(Cell)(319) 331-8629 (G)(319) 341-2229 (FAX#) (319) 338-0187 Email: j.schlott@mchsi.com

RTCC Linda Thorberg, 19700 Falcon Path, Farmington, MN 55024 (Home/cell)(952) 200-9514

(G)(952) 431-6445 (Voice mail)(952) 953-1913 FAX# (952) 431-5300 Email: linda@tagsgym.com

RJOCC Bryon Hough, 5880 149^th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 (G)(952) 431-6445 (Cell) 952-412-3228

Email: bryonhough@gmail.com