UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION · 201-400 4 Directors 401-600 5 Directors 601-800 6 Directors ... President B. Chris Brewster, Vice President Kevin Sweat, Secretary Nikki Bowie,

UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Sheraton Kauai Resort Koloa, Hawaii

April 24-26, 2008

Thursday, April 26, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting: 9:00 a.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER – Mr. Brewster a. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Sweat b. Welcome – Mr. Ralph Goto welcomed the group. The regional presidents were

asked to come to the front of the meeting room and participated in a traditional

Hawaiian blessing.

II. ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES – Ms. Bowie

Page 2 of 15 USLA Spring BOD Meeting – Kauai, Hawaii, April 24-26, 2008

DELEGATE VOTES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP Member/Director Ratio 2- 25 1 Director 26-100 2 Directors 101-200 3 Directors 201-400 4 Directors 401-600 5 Directors 601-800 6 Directors 801-and over 7 Directors

Numbers as of 4/13/2008 MEMBERS VOTES PRESENT PROXY TOTAL JUNIORS GREAT LAKES JERRY GAVIN

ANDY BRAUDY 46 2 2 2 37

GULF COAST PETER DAVIS

TONY PRYOR 91 2 2 2 115

MID-ATLANTIC ED ZEBROWSKI TIM GALLAGHER DAVE FOXWELL

ED KIZIUKIEWICZ CHARLES HARTL DENISE BLAIR ED ZEBROWSKI III

1228 7 7 7 880

NEW ENGLAND

13 1 0 0 0 0

NORTHWEST CATHY VONWALD

NICK SCHRIVER 147 3 2 1 3 1

PACIFIC ISLANDS

RALPH GOTO 21 1 1 1 0

SOUTH ATLANTIC TOM GILL KEVIN SWEAT ADRIENNE GROH

MIKE HENSLER RON WATSON NIKKI BOWIE SCOTT PETERSOHN

977 7 7 7 464

SOUTHEAST JIM MCCRADY GERRY FALCONER

JOE D”AGUSTINO JOE MCMANUS JO WAGENHALS

412 5 5 5 622

SOUTHWEST ROB MCGOWAN CHARLOTTE GRAHAM MIKE BEUERLEIN

ROB WILLIAMS REENIE BOYER JON MITCHELL BILL RICHARDSON

1291 7 7 7 6272

SUB TOTALS 4214 35 33 1 34 8391 NATIONAL (AT LARGE) 8 TOTALS 4222 8391

Additional Attendees:

Gulf Coast – Vic Maceo, Kim Tyson

Mid-Atlantic – Bill Oat, Certification Co-Chair Tim Harmon, Andy Healey, Dave Shotwell, Legal

Advisor Chip More

Pacific Islands – Kalani Vierra,

South Atlantic – Janie Watson

Southeast – Jennifer Noonan, Medical Advisor Peter Wernicki

Southwest – Jay Butki, Richard Hidalgo, Certification Chair Eric Bauer

Members of the Executive Board – President B. Chris Brewster, Vice President Kevin Sweat,

Secretary Nikki Bowie, Treasurer Rob Williams, Executive Delegate Chris Graham, Liaison Peter

Davis, Advisor Tim Gallagher

III. Approval of Agenda


IV. Approval of Minutes – from the Board of Directors Meeting in Charleston, SC,

November 1-3, 2007. Motion Mr. Foxwell, Second Mr. Watson. MPU

V. President’s Opening Remarks – Mr. Brewster welcomed the “new USLA”. Mr.

Brewster’s opening remarks are available in their entirety in the attachment.

[2008_01_USLABOD_PresidentRemarks.PDF]

VI. Memorialization – of Executive Committee actions since the previous meeting.

A. “Shall the President’s appointment of Thomas M. McGibeny as coach of the US

National Team be confirmed by the Executive Committee?” Approved 13 yes; 1

abstain.

B. “Shall the USLA Executive Board revoke the certification of Lack’s Beach

Service?” Approved 6 yes; 1 no. Note: Only Executive Board allowed to vote.

C. “Shall the USLA support California Assembly Bill 2110?” Approved 14 yes; 1

abstain.

D. “Shall the USLA Executive Committee approve a contract with Evolution Film and

Tape concerning the use of training videos produced by the same?” Approved 15

yes; 0 no.

VI. Officers Activity Reports – It was asked that verbal reports be limited to

approximately two minutes, highlighting the key points in written reports previously

submitted to the Secretary and published.

A. President – (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) – Mr. Brewster highlighted his written

report: Opportunity with the USOC for membership pending USLA Bylaw

modification; the logo for the USLA has been upgraded and includes the

trademark symbol; American Lifeguard trademark is proceeding; Inquiry from

Federal Emergency Management Association on USLA opinions on flood rescue

standards; Support of boater safety legislation in California; Development in

Puerto Rico issues; Lifeguard Standards Coalition continues; Treasurer Rob

Williams is doing an excellent job and has found many ways to save money on

an annual basis; SHP contract modifications complete; Training videos from

Evolution Film and Tape; Dickstein Shapiro collaboration as Pro Bono agency;

Grant from Boeing for $5000. [2008_01_08_USLABOD_PresidentActivity.PDF]

B. Vice President – (Mr. Kevin Sweat) – Mr. Sweat thanked Jerry Gavin for his

many years of dedicated service to the USLA. Many strides made in what we are

doing as an organization; growing away from regionalism, showing impartiality

and making decisions based on facts, not friends. Mr. Sweat is now working on

the Combined Federal Campaign. An athlete’s contract for those representing


the USLA has been completed with assistance from Jay Butki and Dr. Wernicki.

[2008_01_05_USLABOD_VicePresidentActivity.PDF]

C. Secretary – (Ms. Nikki Bowie) – Ms. Bowie reported that Bill Richardson had

graciously offered to help produce the oft requested USLA directory and is

seeking up to date region, chapter and agency contact information. Please

forward this information to the Secretary as soon as possible.

[2008_01_06_USLABOD_SecretaryActivity.PDF]

D. Treasurer – (Mr. Rob Williams) – The last six months have been busy. All

accounts are now closed in New Jersey and everything is now held in nationally

accessible accounts at Bank of America and Fidelity. The accountant that we had

been using declined to continue and Mr. Williams found a new accountant who

will basically cut the cost by more than half. Credit card processing can now be

handled. Insurance policies have been updated and have two new insurance

companies. Costs have increased due to increase in membership. Please cash

any checks from Mr. Williams from Bank of America within 90 days or the check

becomes void. [2008_01_07_USLABOD_TreasurerActivity.PDF]

E. Executive Delegate – (Mr. Chris Graham) – Asked that his report stand as

submitted. [2008_01_08_USLABOD_ExecutiveDelegateActivity.PDF]

F. Advisor – (Mr. Tim Gallagher) – Asked that his report stand as submitted.

[2008_01_09_USLABOD_AdvisorActivity.PDF]

G. Liaison Officer – (Mr. Peter Davis) – Mr. Davis has been working on the idea

of training sessions prior to Board of Directors meetings; Thanks to everyone

who had input on the proposed advisory committee; ILS nominations for

committee members information contained in his written report.

[2008_01_10_USLABOD_LiaisonActivity.PDF]

H. Medical Advisor – (Dr. Peter Wernicki) – In addition to his report, this is Dr.

Wernicki’s 20th year serving the USLA; The Lifeguard Standards Coalition met in

San Luis Obispo in December and is moving ahead; ILS working on statement

on epilepsy and swimming and lifeguarding. Anti-doping work continues; Dr.

Pepe’s upcoming talk (Education Conference) on compression-only CPR does

not apply to drowning or unwittnessed cardiac event or to professional rescuers.

The Red Cross has had many changes and lay-offs due to budget cuts.

[2008_01_11_USLABOD_MedicalAdvisorActivity.PDF]

I. Legal Advisor – (Mr. Chip More)

VIII. Regional Council Activity Reports


A. Great Lakes – (Mr. Joe Pecoraro) – Mr. Gavin for Mr. Pecoraro. Peter Hartsock

donation of USLA flag. Mr. Gavin mentioned rescue of a 2-year old who was

submerged in 42 degree water for approximately 15 minutes. The rescuer was

Ron Dornecker, the Chief of the Chicago Fire Department Dive Team, who spoke

at the spring meeting in Chicago in 2007.

[2008_01_25_USLABOD_GreatLakesActivity.PDF]

B. Gulf Coast – (Mr. Peter Davis) – In addition to his report, a PWC training video

has been produced and Mr. Davis passed out one for each region.

[2008_01_26_USLABOD_GulfCoastActivity.PDF]

C. Mid-Atlantic – (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) – Asked that his report stand as submitted.

[2008_01_22_USLABOD_MidAtlanticActivity.PDF]

D. Northwest – (Ms. Cathy VonWald) – Asked that her report stand as submitted.

[2008_01_27_USLABOD_NorthwestActivity.PDF]

E. Pacific Islands – (Mr. Ralph Goto) – In addition to his report, Mr. Goto

mentioned that a team of Hawaiian lifeguards were going to Guam to teach a

PWC class. He also recognized everyone who helped put on the meeting.

[2008_01_29_USLABOD_PacificIslandsActivity.PDF]

F. South Atlantic – (Mr. Tom Gill) – Mr. Gill thanked Kevin Sweat as outgoing

South Atlantic President and Mike Hensler as outgoing Advisor for their years of

service and for being some of the founding members of the region.

[2008_01_23_USLABOD_SouthAtlanticActivity.PDF]

G. Southeast – (Mr. Joe McManus) – Mahalo to Mr. Vierra for his “Aloha”. Mr.

McManus gave an update on the Puerto Rico trip, where they are in desperate

need for lifeguards. A presentation was given to the “Beach Board” who were to

follow up with the Governor. [2008_01_24_USLABOD_SouthEastActivity.PDF]

H. Southwest – (Mr. Rob McGowan) – Ocean safety public education on Kauai is

incredible. Lifeguard Nationals will be in Manhattan Beach, CA. Steve Long from

California State Lifeguards will be retiring the first part of May.

[2008_01_28_USLABOD_SouthWestActivity.PDF]

IX. Contracted Staff Liaison Report – (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) – Most items that Mr.

Zebrowski has worked on were to be discussed in Executive Committee. He feels that an

updated contact list would be a great help to sponsors.

[2008_01_14_USLABOD_ContractedStaffLiaison.PDF]

X. Committee Chair Activity Reports


A. Regular Committees

i. Certification – (Mr. Eric Bauer) – There are twenty-two agencies up for

certification. Would like to raise the certification fee. New certification

officers have been approved. Rick Gould has been helpful in getting

statistics from certified agencies where it is required that yearly statistics

be submitted in order to maintain agency certification.

[2008_01_37_USLABOD_CertificationActivity.PDF]

ii. Competition – (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) – The committee will be going over

a number of items. Thanks to Mr. Butki for pulling together all the rules

and regulations and also for working with the Junior Guards to get their

rules updated. [2008_01_34_USLABOD_CompetitionActivity.PDF]

iii. Heroic Acts – (Ms. Adrienne Groh) – Asked that her report stand as

submitted. [2008_01_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsActivity.PDF]

iv. Junior Guards – (Ms. Reenie Boyer) – In addition to her report, Ms.

Boyer thanked Bill Richardson for putting all the rules together.

[2008_01_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardActivity.PDF]

v. Membership – (Mr. Charlie Hartl) – Chris Clark from Interfuse will be

on hand for the new database training on Friday afternoon. The artwork

for the new membership kit was available. The cost of the kit was also

pared down at the request of the Executive Committee.

[2008_01_33_USLABOD_MembershipActivity.PDF]

vi. Public Education – (Ms. Denise Blair) – Thank you to Rob Williams

and Peter Davis for their help and a smooth transition. The USLA DVD is

complete and they will be distributed. Three PSAs are posted on

YouTube. Steve Reuter has an idea called “Lost Kids Cry” that is to be

discussed in committee.

[2008_01_32_USLABOD_PublicEdActivity.PDF]

vii. Ways and Means – (Mr. Rob Williams) – Now operating on a calendar

year budget. Mr. Williams reported on the Bank of America credit card

where the USLA receives a percentage on an annual basis. All region

treasurers were reminded to attend the database training on Friday. The

first $30 membership was received from the South Atlantic Region.

Please give budget item requests prior to the meeting so the committee

can be prepared. Each committee should go ahead and discuss items for

the fall budget.

[2008_01_38_USLABOD_WaysandMeansActivity.PDF]


B. Working Group Committees

i. Bylaws/Policies and Procedures – (Mr. Chip More) – No Report.

ii. Educational DVD – (Mr. Nick Lerma) – Not present. Mr. Brewster

discussed training videos that were produced by Evolution Film and

Tape. This topic will be discussed in Executive Committee. Mr. Lerma, in

his report, asked that agencies approached by Evolution put something

in their contract where Evolution produces educational videos from the

footage. [2008_01_52_USLABOD_EducationalDVDActivity.PDF]

iii. Equipment Research and Development – (Mr. Dave Foxwell) –

Mr. Foxwell asked that item number one from his attached report be

deleted, otherwise the report stands as submitted.

[2008_01_44_USLABOD_EquipmentResearchActivity.PDF]

iv. Grant Writing – (Mr. James McCrady) – Asked that his report stand as

submitted. [2008_01_43_USLABOD_GrantActivity.PDF]

v. Lifesaver Education – (Mr. Tim Gallagher) – Need to establish the

goals of the committee – should they be directing educational

conferences or advising regions on what should be done at educational

conferences. Also, should the conference be oriented towards work/class

for certification or presentation oriented as it is now or a combination.

Would like to look at an inventory of training materials in house.

[2008_01_53_USLABOD_EducationalOversightActivity.PDF]

vi. Magazine Publication – (Mr. Mike Bartlett) – Mr. Beuerlein for Mr.

Bartlett as one of two co-editors (the other being Charlie Hartl). The

cover shot on the winter publication was from “Ocean Force Huntington

Beach” from an actual conversion from an AED shock that was aired on

the program. [2008_01_47_USLABOD_ALMActivity.PDF]

vii. National Curriculum – (Mr. Kim Tyson) – Recognized Carl Martinez

for his over ten years of service on this project. There are currently 26

chapters of the USLA lesson plan template that are being review. A test

bank has been completed. Hope to finish the project up by

teleconference by the fall meeting.

[2008_01_42_USLABOD_CurriculumActivity.PDF]

viii. Public Information/Publicity – (Mr. Tom Gill) – Asked that his report

stand as submitted.

[2008_01_46_USLABOD_PublicInformationActivity.PDF]


ix. Sign Standards – (Mr. Ralph Goto) – Asked that his report stand as

submitted. [2008_01_51_USLABOD_SignStandardsActivity.PDF]

x. Statistics – (Mr. Rick Gould) – Not present.

[2008_01_50_USLABOD_StatisticsActivity.PDF]

xi. Website – (Mr. Charlie Hartl) – Mr. Hartl requested that any committee

looking for additional information to be placed on the web give him the

exact wording and where on the site the information should be placed.

Still looking for his replacement chair for the committee. Sixteen

additional back issues of ALM have been scanned and are available at

www.usla.org. [2008_01_48_USLABOD_WebsiteActivity.PDF]

XII. Meeting Recessed until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008 Educational Conference: 8:30 a.m. “Evolution and Revolution of CPR – Back to the Basics”

Paul E. Pepe, M.D.,M.P.H.,FACEP, FCCM; Professor and Chairman Emergency

Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

“An Examination of the Utility of ACLS Protocols with the Huntington Beach Marine Safety Department” Danny Jerome, M.S., Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of

Wisconsin, La Crosse

“The ILS Drowning Prevention Strategy, A Framework to Reduce Injury and Loss in the Aquatic Environment” Peter Davis, Gulf Coast Region President, USLA Liaison Officer

Ralph Goto, Pacific Islands Region President

“Drowning Prevention Efforts on Kauai” Monte Downs, M.D., Emergency Room Physician, Wilcox Memorial Hospital,

Lihue, Kauai; Co-Chair Kauai Water Safety Task Force

Sue Kanoho, Kauai Visitors Bureau

Pat Durkin, Water Safety Consultant

Winston Wellborn, kauaiexplorer.com


Kalani Vierra, Lifeguard Supervisor, Kauai Fire Department

Saturday, April 26, 2008 XIII. Call to order – Mr. B. Chris Brewster XIV. Committee Action Reports (Debate and voting limited to Directors and Regional

Delegates)

A. Regular Committees i. Executive Committee – (Mr. Brewster) – In addition to the following

topics, a number of other items were covered that cannot be included

below. Readers are encouraged to read the entire Executive Committee

Report. [2008_01_13_USLABOD_ExecutiveCommitteeAction.PDF] 1. “Subject to approval of the producers, shall the USLA offer its

training videos at cost to certified agencies and at $50 per video,

plus shipping, to non-certified agencies and other interested

parties?” MPU 2. “Shall the USLA support Florida House Bill 87?” MPU 3. “Shall the Board of Directors accept the proposal of the

Executive Committee for a new committee named the “Advisory

Committee” which would: Be comprised of USLA members who

either have been in an elected position on the Executive Board

and/or have been awarded a USLA Life Membership, and; have

the primary purpose of using their collective experience to offer

advise to the USLA Executive Board, and; elect their own chair,

and; determine other goals and purposes?” MPU 4. “Shall the President be empowered, in the President’s discretion,

to officially recognize on behalf of the Board of Directors of the

USLA, retiring lifeguards who have been active members of the

USLA for at least ten years?” MPU 5. “Subject to legal review and mutual agreement on endorsement

language, shall the USLA approve the Finis contract as

presented in the Executive Committee Agenda?” MPU 6. “Shall the USLA engage a contract with Eye King as presented

in the Executive Committee agenda?” MPU


7. “Shall the USLA accept a donation of 4572 T-shirts with artwork

contained in the Executive Committee Agenda and consider

them to have a fair market value of $5 a piece?” MPU 8. The Executive Committee is putting the Board of Directors on

notice that they intend to bring forth to the Board of Directors

changes to the USLA Bylaws to address requirements to the

U.S. Olympic Committee Membership that involve 20%

representation on the Board, Executive Committee and

Competition Committee of representatives selected by athletes.

This will be in one of two forms: one will involve no change in the

size of the Board of Directors but will involve a variation in the

current selection process of the Board of Directors as noted in

the agenda of the Executive Committee; or it will be in the form

that will involve an increase in the current number of the Board of

Directors adequate to meet the 20% athlete representation

requirement as outlined by the USOC. Specifics may be found in

the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting. 9. The United States Lifesaving Foundation met and there is a

donation of $403.64 to USLA as the first annual dispersal from

the USLF. 10. In the current version of the guidelines for Certification,

suspension of an agency and ultimate revocation is left ultimately

up to the Executive Board between meetings of the Board of

Directors. The Executive Committee proposes that reference to

the Executive Board in this process be modified to “Executive

Committee.” MPU ii. Certification – (Mr. Eric Bauer) – There are now 108 certified AART

and lifeguard agencies. Mr. Bauer also reported that Mr. Gould now has

received statistics from 108 agencies, the high number recorded in a

year that also resulted in the reporting of 74,437 rescues, also the

highest number in USLA history.

[2008_01_37_USLABOD_CertificationAction.PDF] 1. Mr. Bauer read the list of agencies for approval. See attachment

for complete list. MPU to accept all agencies. 2. Raise the agency certification fee from $250 to $300 to take

place for certifications due at the fall meeting and new

certifications that take place after this meeting. MPU


3. Direct the Legal Advisor to re-contract with the Certification

Administrator to include an increase to $50 per certification as

described in the contract and update the contract to coincide with

current practices. MPU 4. Change language in the certification guidelines that ARRT

agencies must provide one year of service to match up with

lifeguard agency requirements. MPU 5. Certification Chair to notify all certified agencies that submittal of

statistics is a requirement for certification and their certification

will be suspended if statistics are not submitted immediately. iii. Competition – (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) – Committee is still working on

selection criteria for the US National Team. Update on 2008 Lifeguard

Championships in Manhattan Beach. 2009 Championships set for the

East Coast. Interest has been expressed by Myrtle Beach, Daytona

Beach and somewhere in South Florida. Request for a letter of serious

interest by July 1, 2008 will be posted on the USLA website. There were

six proposed rules changes for the Fall meeting: 1. Add an Open Women

Taplin Relay - SW; 2. Add a 3 person Open Men’s Board Relay and add

a 3 person Open Women’s Board Relay - SW; 3. Add a 70 and age

division – SE; 4. Add an Open and Open Women’s Single Surf Boat

Race - SE; 5. If a new event is proposed, it must replace an existing

event – MA; 6. If a rule proposal is defeated, it may not be resubmitted

within two years – MA.

[2008_01_34_USLABOD_CompetitionAction.PDF] Two action items:

1. Approve all rule changes that were made at the last meeting

which have now been formalized for both juniors and seniors.

MPU

2. If a team would like to be considered for the “B” Division

Championship the Competition Chair requires that a formal letter

from an administrator who is not involved in the daily operations

of the beach patrol be received by August 1st of the current year

stating the current number of employees to prove that they

qualify for the “B” Division. This is not a rule change, just a

clarification of how “B” status will be validated. MPU

iv. Executive Delegate – (Mr. Chris Graham) – Committee did not

formally meet. The salary page is up and running with a 60%


participation rate from certified agencies. An agency contact page is in

the works. Please send Mr. Graham your agency patch if you have not

already done so.

[2008_01_08_USLABOD_ExecutiveDelegateAction.PDF] v. Heroic Acts – (Ms. Adrienne Groh) – Ms. Groh read the list of

proposed submission. The complete list is attached. MPU to accept all

proposals.[2008_01_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsAction.PDF] vi. Junior Guards – (Ms. Reenie Boyer) – Photo contest rules will be

posted on the USLA website. Da Fin has special offer for Junior Guards;

contact Reenie if interested. The Junior Guard rules are ready to post –

thanks to Jay Butki and Bill Richardson. For Nationals, please make sure

that all Juniors are registered USLA members long before the event and

to check in the day before to get registration packet and information. For

Junior Jam section of ALM, please send information to Jon Mitchell. His

information is listed on the website and in the ALM. Junior guard

program guidelines are up next for discussion at the Fall meeting.

[2008_01_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardAction.PDF] vii. Membership – (Mr. Charlie Hartl) –

[2008_01_33_USLABOD_MembershipAction.PDF] Two action items: 1. Offering Bylaw change to Article 8, Dues, section 3, membership

duration to change to April 1st to March 31st of the following year.

To be voted on in the Fall. 2. Committee would like to accept memberships already received

that were the old rate of $25 and would keep the split the same

as previous years. MPU viii. Public Education – (Ms. Denise Blair) – Implementation of “Lost Kids

Cry” program with some test beaches. Committee would like to purchase

a rip current banner for the Pacific Islands Region. There will be a

“Beach Safety Week Challenge”. Details were to follow via the Secretary.

[2008_01_32_USLABOD_PublicEdAction.PDF] ix. Ways and Means – (Mr. Rob Williams) – Reviewed the budgets.

Allocation of money for US National Team to be dispersed on April 1st

unless World Championships precede this date at which time the money

would be allocated prior. Discussion on the Infinity credit card and trying

to get the message out better. Membership Chair will work with the Legal

Advisor to determine if he should be bonded.

[2008_01_38_USLABOD_WaysAndMeansAction.PDF] Action Items:


1. The US National Team is $2000 short of their budget for this

summer’s games. The committee recommends allocating this

money. MPU 2. Certification stickers for certified agencies. $1000 for producing

stickers that will be at no cost for one sticker per agency with the

option for the agencies to purchase more stickers for a possible

money making venture. MPU 3. Requests from the Certification Committee already mentioned in

Certification report. MPU

B. Working Group Committees i. Bylaws/Policies and Procedures – (Mr. Chip More) – No report. ii. Educational DVD – (Mr. Nick Lerma) – Covered in Executive

Committee. iii. Equipment Research and Development – ((Mr. Dave Foxwell) –

No report. iv. Grant Writing – (Mr. James McCrady) – No report. v. Liaison – (Mr. Peter Davis) – No report. vi. Lifesaver Education – (Mr. Tim Gallagher) – Had an excellent turn

out. The committee will direct and advise what should be presented at

conferences. Will give the hosting region several topics that the host

would pick from with discussion occurring at the meeting preceding the

meeting they are hosting. The committee may also be able to help

procure presenters. Will still keep the Educational Conference on Friday

of the Board of Directors Meeting. Would also like to have a companion

paper to accompany the conference so that attendees have something to

take back to their agencies. Would like to keep the Friday Educational

Conference as presentation oriented and would like once a year at the

Fall meeting to offer an early class where there would be a certificate of

completion. This early class would be optional for the hosting region.

Would like to compile an inventory of training materials available for use.

The committee will also compile a list of past topics presented. Dave

Shotwell will take on this project. Topics for training videos should be

forwarded to Nick Lerma. Possible topics for the fall meeting in Cocoa

Beach include how to assemble a stress management team, looking for

a presentation from the Alliance for Safe Children and a session on

aspects of kite surfing rescues. The Southeast Region would also like to


offer two early classes, one in PWC with a certificate of completion and a

possible stress management certification. There will be a drop-dead date

on registration for these two topics in case there is not enough interest.

[No Report Received] vii. Magazine Publication – (Mr. Mike Bartlett) – No report. viii. National Curriculum – (Mr. Kim Tyson) – Mr. Davis for Mr. Tyson.

There is at least one representative for each region and he would love to

have more help if anyone else is interested. [No Report Received] ix. Public Information/Publicity – (Mr. Tom Gill) – Updated the

committee on recent calls to the media. First Magazine has an article

coming out in July concerning female lifeguards. Mr. Gavin updated the

committee on prospective Pro Bono work from interested agencies.

There is no such thing as bad publicity, only positive or negative

publicity. [2008_01_46_USLABOD_PublicInfoAction.PDF] x. Sign Standards – (Mr. Ralph Goto) – No report. xi. Website – (Mr. Charlie Hartl) – Still looking for someone to take over

the committee. Mr. Rob Williams has offered to co-chair. President

Brewster appointed Mr. Williams with approval from the Board of

Directors. [2008_01_48_USLABOD_WebsiteAction.PDF]

XV. Old Business (Officers and Regional Delegates)

A. “Shall Bylaw VIII, Section 4, G, 4, b, be modified to state that the financial

records shall be maintained on a calendar year (January 1 to December 31) as

recommended by the Executive Committee?” Note: Intent of this proposed Bylaw

change was announced at the fall 2007 Board of Directors meeting. This was

approved on Thursday, April 24th so that Ways and Means could do business

based on this proposal. Motion from the Executive Committee. MPU

XVI. New Business (Officers and Regional Delegates) None (covered in committee action

reports)

XVII. Open Forum and Announcements (Any USLA member may raise issues. Motions

and votes limited to Regional Delegates) - None

XVIII. Future Meetings

A. 2008 Fall: Cocoa Beach Holiday Inn, Cocoa Beach, Florida, November 6-8.

B. 2009 Spring: Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, Monterey, California,

April 23-25.


C. 2009 Fall: Mid-Atlantic, November 5-7.

XIX. Privilege of the Chair – Thank you to the Pacific Islands Region for their hospitality.

Good work was done in committees.

XX. Adjournment - Motion from Mr. Petersohn to adjourn; 2nd from Mr. Falconer.

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United States Lifesaving Association President

Activity Report

Date: April 23, 2008

Officer: President

Introduction

I am pleased to provide an update on my work since the fall 2007 meeting. This includes meaningful progress with the US Olympic Committee, updates to our logos and trademark, responses to FEMA inquiries, support for legislation, work on two lifesaving development issues, finalization of contracts for SHP and training videos, attendance at several events, and some fundraising progress. A variety of others issues have arisen and been addressed in the course of normal business, highlights of which are reported here. I would like to thank so many of you who have done so much work between the Board meetings. Clearly, the business of USLA does not stop at the closing of each Board meeting. Without your diligence, the work of the USLA could not go on.

Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting)

1. Special Projects 1.1. Olympic Membership Application: As I reported in November, the USLA applied for USOC

recognition as the National Governing Body of Lifesaving Sport in August 2007. Earlier this month, I participated in a teleconference with the USOC membership committee. The committee expressed a sincere interest in having the USLA as a member of the Olympic movement in the USA. After carefully reviewing our application, their one major concern, which is a reflection of their charter, is that there is a requirement for athlete representatives on governing boards. I have worked with representatives of the USOC and will be detailing necessary changes to our Bylaws at the Executive Committee meeting. If the changes to our Bylaws are approved in November, then the governing Board of the USOC would take up our application and, most likely, approve recognition. With that would come a variety of benefits of USOC recognition.

1.2. Logos: Electronic versions of the USLA logo and the Lifeguards for Life logo have been of variable quality over the years. As we have increasingly depended upon electronic artwork, this has been a key issue. On our behalf, I engaged a specialist to clean up the logos and to provide them in various forms (color, black and white, different file types). This also allowed adding the ® mark to the USLA logo, as our trademark is registered with the US trademark authorities. Copies of these cleaned up logos are available upon request, but please remember that they are owned by the USLA and may be used only by permission.

1.3. American Lifeguard Trademark: I have been in contact with the attorney who was compensated to file this trademark. For reasons unclear to me, the trademark was not finalized, but he has agreed to follow up and complete it.

1.4. USLA Logo Trademark: I updated our trademark data with the US Patent Office to ensure that the trademark remains in force.

2. External Communications 2.1. FEMA Response: In January of this year, I received a request from the Federal Emergency

Management Administration for comment on the National Mutual Aid and Resource Typing Initiative, which is an aspect of the National Incident Management System. Essentially, this involves an effort to address minimum training and equipment standards for swiftwater and

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flood rescue. I circulated this information and a proposed response among the Executive Committee for comment and then filed comments in the federal record on behalf of the USLA. A copy of these comments is attached.

2.2. Support for California Boating Safety Legislation: Upon approval of the Executive Committee, I sent a letter advising of the support of the USLA for Assembly Bill 2110, which would require mandatory boater education in California. (My thanks also to the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Regions, which also wrote letters of support.)

2.3. News Media: I have responded to myriad requests from the media for comment on various issues, including from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. I invite any interested person to sign up for my free newsgroup, through which I disseminate news articles, more or less daily, at: groups.yahoo.com. Search for the group, “LifesavingNews,” and select the option to receive daily digests of messages.

2.4. National Drowning Prevention Alliance: At the invitation of this group, I made a presentation in Orange County, California. The group grew out of backyard pool safety advocacy and has been increasingly interested in drowning prevention more generally. My session was well attended, including by the group’s president and representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I believe there are opportunities here in the future for meaningful alliance.

3. Lifesaving Development 3.1. Puerto Rico Lifesaving Development: As will surely be reported by the Southeast Region

President, I followed up last year on a contact initiated by Steve Reuter, with the head of Puerto Rico Sea Grant. This evolved into an onsite review by four USLA representatives in December for about a week. Sea Grant reimbursed $3,000 of about $5,000 in expenses. The product of our labor was an extensive report, issued in February, which can be found in the Lifeguard Library section of www.usla.org. In addition to an overview of the existing problem, it includes an extensive list of recommendations.

3.2. Lifeguard Standards Coalition: I continue to participate and support this important project. Most recently, this included a two day meeting in San Luis Obispo, California in December. Dr. Wernicki is a co-chair.

3.3. Brevard County: As with Puerto Rico, I will leave it to the Southeast Region President to report in detail, but it has been my pleasure to work with the Southeast Region to address ongoing issues related to understaffing of lifeguards in this area.

3.4. Maui: During a trip to Maui, I had the opportunity to meet with an assistant to the Mayor, Marianne Feenstra, who previously supervised the Maui lifeguards. I also had a chance to have extensive discussions with head lifeguard Archie Kalepa. A variety of issues were discussed in an effort to facilitate some desired progress.

4. International Relations 4.1. ILS Board of Directors: I represented the Americas Region at the ILS Board of Directors

meeting in February 2008. 4.2. Lifesaving Commission: My tenure as Lifesaving Commissioner is, I am happy to say, drawing

to a close after four years in July. This has been an exciting role, with much in the way of accomplishments by the Commission, including World Water Safety 2007 and the first World Drowning Report, but it has also been very time consuming considering my other obligations.

5. General Business 5.1. USLA Treasurer Collaboration: I have worked with the Treasurer on a number of important

initiatives. One of the most promising has been locating an auditor willing to conduct our audits for about $2,500 a year. Previously, the cost was in the $8,000+ range. This cost savings is akin to having a new sponsor at $5,500 per year for the foreseeable future. In addition, we collaborated to apply to accept credit cards, to address needs related to the Combined Federal

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Campaign, and many other issues. I commend him on the many innovative programs he has put in place, his efficiency, and his responsiveness.

5.2. Combined Federal Campaign: Since the beginning of these applications, I have handled the extensive annual application myself. This year, Vice-President Kevin Sweat volunteered to take over the project. As well, the Treasurer has agreed to handle oversight of pledges versus actual receipts. I greatly appreciate both of their work in this regard.

5.3. Lawsuit: Legal issues related to a drowning death in Myrtle Beach involving a formerly USLA certified agency have continued, including subpoenas for information and deposition requests. Much of this is routine, but time consuming. USLA is not a party to the suit, but rather a holder of records regarding the nuances of certification. Our attorney, Joseph Jean, has been very helpful in this area.

5.4. Team Coach Appointed: At my request, Team Manager Kevin Sweat solicited nominees for Team Coach. I reviewed resumes from two qualified applicants, spoke with them, checked with internal (USLA) references, and made an appointment. The Executive Committee confirmed the appointment of Thomas McGibeny.

5.5. SHP Contract Addendum: Per the direction of the Board of Directors, I worked with the Legal Advisor and attorney to develop an extension, in the form of an addendum, to the SHP contract.

5.6. Training Videos: I worked with Evolution Film and Tape, our Legal Advisor, and our attorney to finalize a contract for use of the videos developed in collaboration with Evolution. A vote on that contract is underway by the Executive Committee.

5.7. Dickstein Shapiro: In December, I traveled to New York, joining USLA Legal Advisor Chip More in a meeting with USLA attorney Joseph Jean. This was an opportunity to meet onsite with our attorney’s firm and to work through some issues. During the meeting, we had a very valuable meeting with one of the firm’s partners, who expressed keen interest in the USLA. It cannot be adequately stressed what an extraordinary resource this pro bono arrangement offers the USLA. In the past six months, it has been very clear how valuable it is that we have the opportunity to rely on a nationally respected law firm and its resources.

5.8. Court TV Letter: A USLA member raised a concern that the show which had been called Beach Patrol had now become Ocean Force and that Panama City Beach (which has no lifeguards) was featured. He was concerned that the USLA would be involved. I investigated this and determined that Evolution Film and Tape, which developed Beach Patrol was not involved. Instead, this was a separate production company, but both shows were being marketed under the same name. After some consultations, I wrote a letter to Court TV expressing concerns.

6. Events Attended 6.1. Coronado Tower Opening: On February 28, 2008, I attended the opening of a new full service

main lifeguard tower located north of the Hotel Del Coronado. 6.2. Los Angeles County Lakes Meeting: On March 19, 2008, I gave a presentation at Lake

Castaic, California on lifeguard history and professionalism to the combined staff of the Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguards, which has recently been combined under a single Lifeguard Captain – Hugo Maldanado.

6.3. National Recreation and Park Association: On March 27, 28, and 29, 2008, I attended various events at the NRPA Aquatics Conference in Palm Springs, California and met with several aquatics officials.

7. Income and Sponsorship 7.1. Boeing Grant: In March, I applied on behalf of the USLA for a grant from Boeing of California.

In the past we have received $5,000 each year for three years under this program. Hopefully, this will result in a similar outcome.

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7.2. Ingram: Ingram has agreed, in principle, to a contract previously approved by the Board of Directors. They have yet to sign the contract due to internal corporate issues, which will hopefully soon be resolved.

7.3. OTC Solutions: OTC advises that their manufacturing facility burned last year and was a complete loss. They state that lost in the fire were batch records and all analysis and testing data, causing them to have to start from scratch. According to OTC, “Based on the original formula we have developed a new formula that has surpassed the original product. [The fire] has been a terrific blow to us but we have weathered the storm and within 3 months will be able to start shipping product. We have commitments from many major retailers and are still expecting a successful year. We recognize the fact that you and the USLA have been extremely patient and we appreciate that greatly. We have strong faith in the quality of the product and its success based heavily on the affiliation with the USLA. We will keep you posted of the exact day distribution starts.” I have asked OTC to share information on the new formulation with Dr. Wernicki, so that he can ensure that it still meets standards acceptable for our continued relationship.

7.4. Da Fin: Issues related to Da Fin’s manufacturing problems appear to have been resolved. We received the 2007 payment for $4,000 in December, in accordance with the extension we had granted. This relationship seems to be a very good one.

7.5. First Aid for Kids: I am advised by FAFK that they are now in the final stages of content sign off from the hospital partners, which they hope will be completed by the month end. They hope to launch the product in the US this year and are developing a second DVD product for St. John Ambulance Australia.

7.6. Zubrella: The Zubrella contract remains in force. We recently became aware of funds owed in November 2007 and are following up.

Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration

1. Please see Executive Committee Agenda. 2. Nominations to ILS Commissions and Committees

Attachments

1. FEMA Letter 2. NIMS Comments 3. SHP Contract Addendum 4. Court TV Letter 5. AB 2110 Support Letter

Attachment 1 -- President's Activity Report


The United States Lifesaving Association is America’s national, nonprofit professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. Among a variety of programs, we set minimum recommended standards for the training and skills of open water rescuers. These skills include minimum physical and swimming standards. We do not set standards for swiftwater/flood rescue technicians; however, we do set prerequisite standards. Our standards are freely available on our website: www.usla.org. You have requested comment on a variety of proposed minimum criteria for swiftwater/flood rescue personnel. These personnel classifications include: Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Boat Bowman Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Boat Operator Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Animal Rescue Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Rescue Squad Leader Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Strike Team/Task Force Leader Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor) Overall, we recommend two modifications: 1) The approach you propose lacks detailed minimum guidelines specifically appropriate to swiftwater/flood rescue. Instead, it involves cobbling together standards which are either not specifically intended for swiftwater/flood rescue or which are cursory or inadequate. The standards you currently propose will place personnel at unreasonable risk and negatively impact mission accomplishment. Detailed minimum guidelines specifically appropriate to swiftwater/flood rescue should be identified and specified. We are prepared to assist in this regard. 2) The approach you presently propose involves no national minimum physical fitness or swimming standards. This will place personnel at unreasonable risk and negatively impact mission accomplishment. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards should be specified. We are prepared to assist in this regard. Detailed Recommendations and Rationale As can be said in other disciplines, water rescue, particularly in moving water, involves significant hazards to the safety of rescuers. Rescuers may be killed or seriously injured, as has been demonstrated in past incidents. If rescuers are trained to inadequate standards, they may also fail to provide an adequate level of response to those in need of rescue and may provide inadequate backup to fellow rescuers. For these reasons, a fundamental aspect of setting minimum national standards for water rescue, in this case swiftwater/flood rescue, should be to ensure that teams from different areas that may be responded to major incidents are trained and skilled to comparable levels and prepared to employ similar strategies in the same or similar circumstances. This is important to allow them to operate effectively as a team and to ensure the safety of those in need of rescue and the rescuers themselves.


The approach you propose does set certain benchmarks, but fails in critical areas. Specifically, there is a lack of identification of a common curriculum for the instruction of swiftwater/flood rescue techniques and a lack of any minimum physical fitness and swimming standards. Instead the approach relies upon skills in related areas, not specifically pertinent to swiftwater/flood rescue and leaves it up to each individual agency to determine appropriate minimum physical fitness and swimming standards. This essentially ensures that credentialed swiftwater/flood rescue teams will meet no real minimum national standards with respect to swiftwater/flood rescue techniques or minimum physical fitness and swimming standards. Presently, there appear to be no nationally recognized minimum standards for swiftwater/flood rescue in the USA. They are apparently set locally or regionally and vary substantially. Some teams, for example, have rigorous physical standards, while others have little if any. The training, skills, capabilities, and quality of swiftwater/flood rescue teams vary equally dramatically. This poses a substantial challenge to credentialing swiftwater/flood rescue teams to minimum levels of quality, but it does not prevent exerting leadership to identify minimum standards. This process provides both the opportunity and the imperative to set minimum training and skill benchmarks, including curriculum elements appropriate to swiftwater/flood rescue, so that all teams have similar abilities to effect recognized rescue techniques. The USLA would be pleased to assist in developing meaningful national standards. The following are specific areas of concern: - You propose requiring that these personnel complete, “Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT [Job Related Physical Agility Test], as required by the AHJ [Agency Having Jurisdiction].” You thus set no minimum standard, but allow the AHJ to set whatever level its leaders choose. One agency might require the ability to swim 20 yards with no time limit, while another may require the ability to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less. This lack of a minimum standard ensures that teams which will inevitably be involved in mutual aid incidents will be skilled at wildly varying levels. A minimum standard should be set for the personal safety of these personnel, the safety of backup personnel, and the safety of the public they will serve. - You propose that these personnel be trained to the level of, “NFPA 1670 (2004) as it relates to surface water rescue, or equivalent.” NFPA 1670 (2004) does not use the term, “surface water rescue.” In any case, NFPA 1670 swimming standards are far below those recommended by the International Life Saving Federation for any water environment, the U.S. Coast Guard (for rescue swimmers), or the United States Lifesaving Association. We note that the skills required in NFPA 1670 for surf rescue are also far below those recommended by the United States Lifesaving Association, which are recognized as the de facto standard nationwide, including by the American Red Cross. USLA standards for surf meet and exceed international standards for surf rescue swimming skills promulgated by the International Life Saving Federation (which the NFPA standards also fail to meet), of which the USLA is America’s Full Member. With specific respect to swiftwater/flood rescue, NFPA 1670 (2004) states in, in whole: “9.4.9.1 Organizations operating at the technician level at swift water rescue incidents shall meet the requirements specified in Section 6.4 (technician level for rope rescue). 9.4.9.2 Organizations operating at the technician level at swift water rescue incidents shall develop and implement procedures for


applying rope rescue techniques in the swift water environment.” NFPA 1670 is completely inadequate in specifying minimum training levels for swiftwater/flood rescue and should not be referenced or relied upon for credentialing purposes. These lax standards place personnel at unreasonable risk. - You propose that these personnel be trained to the level of, “NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003) as it relates to surface rescue, or equivalent.” This standard sets requisite knowledge and skills, but this knowledge and these skills are in many cases general and vague or are confined to skills needed only for local conditions. For example, they require, “proficiency in communicating distress signals,” but no distress signals are specified, thus they are apparently not standardized. As well, they require, “The ability to swim and float in different water conditions with and without flotation aids or swimming aids (as required).” They do not specify those conditions, what comprises an ability to swim, or the level of swimming skills required. This standard provides no specific guidance for swiftwater/flood rescue. NFPA 1006 is inadequate in specifying minimum training levels for swiftwater/flood rescue and should not be referenced or relied upon for credentialing purposes. - You propose that these personnel complete training in Class 3 rated rapids (per classification of American Whitewater). You do not specify the type, length, safety procedures, or curriculum of this training. This raises tremendous safety issues as personnel are required to train in a hazardous environment without any direction as to what the training should comprise and what safety procedures should be in effect. These should be specified. Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Boat Bowman In addition to the requirements for Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician, you require the following water rescue related items: - You propose that these personnel be proficient in, “Use of appropriate craft in the aquatic environment.” You do not specify the type of craft or what constitutes proficiency. These must be specified if the standard is to be meaningful. - You propose that these personnel be proficient in, “Boat and motor support (maintenance, trailering, and repair).” You do not specify the type of craft or what constitutes proficiency. These must be specified if the standard is to be meaningful. Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Boat Operator - You propose that these personnel be proficient in, “Use of power and paddle craft in the aquatic environment.” You do not define the type of power or paddle craft or what constitutes proficiency. These must be specified if the standard is to be meaningful. - You propose that these personnel be proficient in, “Boat and motor support (maintenance, trailering, and repair).” You do not specify the type of craft or what constitutes proficiency. These must be specified if the standard is to be meaningful.


Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician – Animal Rescue Please see comments for Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician.



United States Lifesaving Association

PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Tel: 866-FOR-USLA (866-367-8752)

www.usla.org B. Chris Brewster President Jerry Gavin Vice-President Nikki Bowie Secretary Rob Williams Treasurer Chris Graham Executive Delegate Peter Davis Liaison Officer Tim Gallagher Advisor Dr. Peter W rnicki eMedical Advisor John “Chip” More Legal Advisor

September 13, 2007 Ed Hersh Executive Vice President Current Programming and Specials Court TV 600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 Dear Mr. Hersh, The United States Lifesaving Association has very much appreciated our relationship with Court TV and with Evolution Film and Tape in the production and airing of the Beach Patrol series. I was privileged to make the initial introductions for Evolution to the San Diego Lifeguard Service and organizationally we have subsequently employed our professional network to facilitate filming at other USLA certified lifesaving agencies. Although we may sometimes wince at the hyperbole with which fairly routine incidents are occasionally depicted, by and large, we are appreciative of the manner in which lifeguards are depicted in the Beach Patrol series as skilled and caring professionals. Evolution’s producers have been careful to consult us with respect to identifying lifeguard agencies that perform to USLA recommended national standards, which represent the de facto standard for surf lifesaving in the USA. We believe this has the mutual benefit of ensuring that you have the opportunity to air shows on professionally operated lifeguard agencies and our members feel comfortable that our relationship with Court TV and Evolution furthers our goals of promoting lifeguard professionalism, while reducing the incidence of drowning. Recently, we were made aware of a new show on Court TV called Ocean Force, which is promoted as featuring, “… the adventures of the cops and lifeguards …” in Panama City Beach, Florida. This raises serious concerns for us. The lifeguard program at Panama City Beach, what there is of it, is not certified as conducting itself in accordance with USLA recommended guidelines. In the past, the USLA has conducted repeated efforts to encourage the community to provide a professional lifeguard program adequate to the circumstances

President’s Address: 3850 Sequoia Street San Diego, CA 92109-6518 Tel: 619-807-7777 Fax: 720-535-3274 Internet: [email protected]


presented, but little progress has been made. In some years, the drowning death numbers there have been very high. Our past experience with Panama City Beach was that “lifeguards” were mostly beach rental vendors who were expected, amidst their vending, to respond to emergencies of which they became aware. As well, past experience suggested that the training level was to American Red Cross standards, which are not intended for ocean lifeguards. I have already received one very strongly worded complaint that featuring this lifeguard program denigrates lifeguard professionalism and sullies the image of lifeguards trained to USLA standards, who endeavor to conduct their duties with utmost professionalism. Subsequent discussions of this nature have also taken place. I am concerned for three reasons. The first is consistent with that of the complainant that featuring this “lifeguard” operation will sully the image of professional lifeguards, by implying that this operation includes professionals trained to national standards for surf rescue. The second is that featuring of this operation may embolden a disinclination on the part of the community to provide services to accepted national standards, resulting in a continuation of what appears to be substandard care, with potentially deadly consequences. The third is that this may have negative consequences for a currently very positive relationship between the professional lifesaving community and Court TV. I would encourage you, in future, to avoid depictions of lifeguards other than those at one of the many USLA certified lifesaving agencies, and to ask production companies to work with us, as has Evolution Film and Tape, to help promote professionalism in lifesaving to the benefit of lifeguards, Court TV, and the safety of the general public. We would like to continue to maintain a very positive relationship with your network for the foreseeable future. Sincerely,

B. Chris Brewster President c: USLA Board of Directors Evolution Film and Tape

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PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Tel: 866-FOR-USLA (866-367-8752)

www.usla.org B. Chris Brewster President Kevin Sweat Vice-President Nikki Bowie Secretary Rob Williams Treasurer Chris Graham Executive Delegate Peter Davis Liaison Officer Tim Gallagher Advisor Dr. Peter W rnicki eMedical Advisor John “Chip” More Legal Advisor

April 5, 2008 Assemblymember Michael Duvall State Capitol Room 4177 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 2110 SUPPORT The United States Lifesaving Association is America's nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. The USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through a variety of means, one of which is public education. Our members are involved in the protection and rescue of swimmers and other water users. They are also involved in boating safety enforcement. On a regular basis, we see errant boaters acting in a manner that poses a threat to the safety of swimmers and others engaged in water recreation. As well, those of us involved in boating safety enforcement regularly stop, and sometimes cite or arrest, people who have violated boating safety regulations. A very typical response from the boater stopped for a violation is that they were unaware of the pertinent regulations. Since California boaters are not required to demonstrate any knowledge of boating safety rules and regulations prior to operating a recreational vessel, regardless of size or power (as is the case for automobiles), this excuse is impossible to disprove. In effect, those of us involved in boating safety must presently educate boaters one at a time, typically only after a violation provides cause to stop them. In the interest of the safety of all who use California waters, including boaters themselves, it is essential that a process be put in place to ensure that boaters have an understanding of basic boating safety rules and regulations before taking the helm. We thus consider your bill timely, appropriate, and, in fact, essential to safety of California’s waterways. We thus fully support Assembly Bill 2110. Sincerely,

B. Chris Brewster President



Vice President

Activity Report Date: April 18, 2008

Officer: Vice President

Introduction

I first would like to thank Ralph Goto and the Pacific Islands Region for hosting the

Spring Board of Director’s meeting in a spectacular setting. I would also like to thank

everyone who voted at the Fall Board of Director’s meeting to elect the current Board of

Director’s. I’m humbled with my election as Vice President and will serve the USLA to

the best of my ability. As your elected board it is crucial that we serve with an unbiased

mind and make decisions with impartiality.

Activities and Accomplishments

1. The first task I began was to complete the Combined Federal Campaign. This

allows federal employees to make contributions to non-profit organizations

through payroll deductions. As we continue with this process we need to evaluate

if joining an organization that will market the USLA will increase revenue

contributions.

2. With the help of many others I have completed an athlete’s contract and selection

process for our National Team. This document will require team members of our

National Team to adhere to a strict code of conduct while representing the USLA. 3. I would also like to thank all the regions for the healthy dialog that occurred

between meetings regarding some difficult e-votes.

Thank you

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United States Lifesaving Association Secretary

Activity Report


Officer: Nikki Bowie

Introduction

On a personal note, I am pleased to say that my agency, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, will be guarding an area that is not directly adjacent to one of our county parks. This marks the first time that another government entity (in this case the City of Folly Beach) has asked us to provide coverage on a section of previously unguarded beach. Until this point, the only lifeguarded areas on the coast of Charleston County were the areas directly in front of County Park property. This area amounted to approximately one mile. The new area we will guard is ½ mile and has a pier in the middle of the swim area. We also appealed to the Town of Isle of Palms, where we have our smallest guarded swimming area but our largest visitation, to expand our area of coverage. We were granted permission. Both expansions will hopefully be funded by county accommodations taxes and will not cost the individual cities anything. This has been a very busy, but exciting time and we hope to build on this momentum and eventually provide coverage for all of Charleston County.


1. Produced the meeting minutes from the Charleston Board of Directors Meeting. 2. Continue to update the contacts for the Board of Directors Library so that information can be

delivered as extensively as possible. 3. There has been an increase in donations to the USLA and USLF and I have been producing thank

you letters. 4. Created a template for the meeting minutes to be used in the future to provide consistency of the

minutes. 5. Conducted four Evotes.

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United States Lifesaving Association Treasurer Report

Activity Report

Date: April 24, 2008 – Kauai, Hawaii

Officer: Rob Williams

Introduction

As I complete my first year as the USLA Treasurer, I would like to thank everyone for their support and assistance. It has made my job much easier with the help that was given making this transition. Also for your confidence in me to continue in this position by electing me last fall for this current two year term.


1. Final New Jersey Bank Accounts Closed – With the help of Tim Gallagher, the remaining two Certificates of Deposits that were held at Investor Savings in New Jersey were closed and transferred to our main General Account(s). We now have two financial institutions that we use, a high interest earning account at Fidelity and a checking/savings account at Bank of America.

2. Accountant – After many years of service to the USLA, Paul Wild completed the June 30, 2007 Audit, then declined to make a new proposal for services into the coming years. With that, a new accountant was needed. I received a number of proposals and collaborated with President Brewster and selected Ceferino Fajardo out of San Diego. He has offered to complete our tax returns and audit while returning half of the normal fee to the Association as a donation.

3. Credit Card Processing – After President Brewster initiated a contract with Costco/NOVA for the use of a Credit Card Processing Web based system, I am now working with the company, Charlie Hartl, 906 Interactive, and Interfuse to implement the processing pages on www.usla.org.

4. New Bank of America Account – With the Credit Card Processing account set up, the money will go directly into a designated account. To keep an accurate account of the Credit Card Transactions, it was decided to split our Bank of America into two joint accounts. The new account is an interest earning money market account and will only be used for incoming credit card transactions and fees.

5. Insurance – With the treasury moving to California, the New Jersey Company would not renew our policies. After getting a number of proposals and the assistance of a broker, Western Heritage was selected for the General Liability Insurance and CHUBB is being used for the Director’s and Officer’s, along with the Crime Policy (Bond for the President and Treasurer). Costs were increased due to the adjustment of membership to our current numbers.

6. Returned Payments from Regions – Recently I have received a number of returned checks that I issued through Bank of America. These checks are business checks issued from the bank and have a 90 day deposit timeline. I would encourage the recipients of the checks to cash them as soon as possible to avoid this in the future. It creates a little confusion on my books.

7. Budget Clarification/Area of Notes – From the minutes of the Fall Board of Directors meeting, I have begun to operate on a calendar year budget. The below notes are formulated from January 1

– December 31, 2008. 7.1. Income

7.1.1. ALM Revenue – The ALM editor had requests from advertisers to pay by credit card. They used our current credit card system through Uniserv. To date, these funds have not been received from Uniserv. Credit card funds are received periodically throughout the year.

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7.1.2. Certification Fees – We are projected to receive more funds that expected. 7.1.3. Donations – We have received two restricted donations totalling $8,000. $5,000 was

designated to the Mexican Lifeguard Fund and the other $3,000 for USLA Delegates to travel to Puerto Rico. The Combined Federal Campaign has yielded over $1,500 to date.

7.1.4. Membership Dues – We received our first $30 membership from the South Atlantic Region.

7.1.5. Sponsorship – We have received $4,000 from Da Fin. 7.2. Expenses

7.2.1. American Lifeguard Magazine – We are awaiting the invoice for the winter 2008 edition that was recently completed.

7.2.2. Certification Administration – With the number of certifications fees that have been received, the administration expense has risen as well.

7.2.3. Donation - $5,000 has been allocated to the Mexican Lifeguard Fund 7.2.4. USLA Travel and Meetings – Reimbursement has been made to all but one of the

delegates that traveled to Puerto Rico. 7.3. Long Term Liabilities

7.3.1. Competition – National Team – The competition committee allocated $7,500 from the liability for the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Australia last fall. There are still a few individuals that need to be reimbursed and need to submit their travel expenses.

7.3.1.1. A topic for the Ways and Means Committee will be when to $14,000 annual monies will be allocated. It has been done on July 1st; however, with the change in fiscal years, it is the chairs desire to obtain an annual date of allocation.

7.3.2. Mexican Lifeguard Fund – Both myself and President Brewster had discussions with Bob Burnside and Matt & Melissa Karl on the allocation of funds from the Mexican Lifeguard Fund. It was agreed upon that the USLA Treasurer will pay the designated expenses directly from the USLA Treasury. In the past, some monies had been transferred to a local chapter for distribution.


1. Bylaw Vote - Change Fiscal Year Accounting to Calendar Year Accounting

Attachments

1. Current Balance Sheet 2. Budget - January 1, 2008 – Present

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United States Lifesaving Association Balance Sheet

As of April 13, 2008 Apr 13, 08

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bank of America Bank of America Checking 28,544.28

Bank of America Money Market 2,799.96

Total Bank of America 31,344.24

Fidelity Investments 117,459.95

Total Checking/Savings 148,804.19

Total Current Assets 148,804.19

TOTAL ASSETS 148,804.19

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Competition - National Team 21,185.14

Mexican Lifeguard Escrowed Acct 24,152.97

Total Long Term Liabilities 45,338.11

Total Liabilities 45,338.11

Equity Unrestricted Net Assets 98,230.20

Net Income 5,235.88

Total Equity 103,466.08

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 148,804.19

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United States Lifesaving Association Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

January through December 2008 Jan - Dec 08 Budget $ Over Budget

Income ALM - Advertising Revenue 7,465.00 13,500.00 (6,035.00) Certification Fees 4,502.00 7,500.00 (2,998.00) Competition Income 1,200.00 34,000.00 (32,800.00) Donations 9,509.60 5,000.00 4,509.60 Interest 1,350.70 3,000.00 (1,649.30) Membership Dues 6,747.00 170,500.00 (163,753.00) Royalties 780.65 2,000.00 (1,219.35)

Sponsorship 4,000.00 16,000.00 (12,000.00)

Total Income 35,554.95 251,500.00 (215,945.05)

Expense ($ Under Budget) American Lifeguard Magazine 7,439.15 55,500.00 (48,060.85) Awards 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Certification Administration 1,089.71 1,500.00 (410.29) Competition 1,152.50 34,500.00 (33,347.50) Database 200.88 3,000.00 (2,799.12) Donation 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 Heroic Acts 265.69 1,000.00 (734.31) Insurance & Bonds 0.00 8,000.00 (8,000.00) International Relations 2,596.98 5,000.00 (2,403.02) Junior Lifeguards 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) Mailings 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Marketing Agent Commissions 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) Membership Kits 7,454.71 56,000.00 (48,545.29) Miscellaneous 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) Office Expenses 35.00 1,000.00 (965.00) Presidential Discretionary Fund 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) Professional Fees 105.07 4,500.00 (4,394.93) Public Education 600.00 10,000.00 (9,400.00) Public Relations 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Regions % of Member Dues 1,195.00 29,000.00 (27,805.00) Telephone/Internet 133.88 500.00 (366.12) USLA Travel and Meetings 2,863.00 11,500.00 (8,637.00)

Website 187.50 7,000.00 (6,812.50)

Total Expense 30,319.07 235,500.00 (205,180.93)

Income over Expenses 5,235.88 16,000.00 (10,764.12)

Apr 20, 08

ASSETSCurrent Assets

Checking/SavingsBank of America

Bank of America Checking 30,019.58Bank of America Money Market 2,800.67

Total Bank of America 32,820.25

Fidelity Investments 117,459.95

Total Checking/Savings 150,280.20

Total Current Assets 150,280.20

TOTAL ASSETS 150,280.20

LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities

Long Term LiabilitiesCompetition - National Team 21,185.14Mexican Lifeguard Escrowed Acct 24,152.97

Total Long Term Liabilities 45,338.11

Total Liabilities 45,338.11

EquityUnrestricted Net Assets 98,230.20Net Income 6,711.89

Total Equity 104,942.09

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 150,280.20

11:24 AM United States Lifesaving Association04/20/08 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of April 20, 2008

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04/20/08 Accrual Basis


January through December 2008

Jan - Dec 08 Budget $ Over Budget

IncomeALM - Advertising Revenue $8,575.00 $13,500.00 ($4,925.00)Certification Fees $4,502.00 $7,500.00 ($2,998.00)Competition Income

National GamesEvent Fee $0.00 $7,000.00 ($7,000.00)Officials $1,200.00National Games - Other $3,406.75 $17,000.00 ($13,593.25)

Total National Games $4,606.75 $24,000.00 ($19,393.25)

Competition Income - Other $0.00 $10,000.00 ($10,000.00)Total Competition Income $4,606.75 $34,000.00 ($29,393.25)

DonationsCombined Federal Campain

Central Florida Area $1.80CFC of the Bay Area $386.55CFCSENC $20.22Chicago Area $17.52Community Health Charities $61.82Hawaii Pacific Area $44.36Heart of Maine $1.38Huntsville AL $235.44Lake County IL $117.33N.Charleston $106.97New Orleans $14.97Newark NJ $111.00North Texas $84.72Northwest Louisiana $20.51Oak Harbor $82.41Okaloosa-Walton Counties $43.28Peninsula CFC $19.96San Antonio Area $32.64South Hampton Roads $167.85southeastern Michigan Area $46.28Southern Arizona $50.24Sun County $10.48United Way of the CSRA $19.51

Total Combined Federal Campain $1,697.24

Restricted $8,000.00Donations - Unrestricted $0.00 $5,000.00 ($5,000.00)

Total Donations $9,697.24 $5,000.00 $4,697.24

InterestDividends $1,237.53Interest $113.88 $3,000.00 ($2,886.12)

Total Interest $1,351.41 $3,000.00 ($1,648.59)

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Membership DuesJunior Lifeguard Membership

JR Dues Southwest $5,690.00Total Junior Lifeguard Membership $5,690.00

Professional MembershipsDues Great Lakes $25.00Dues Gulf Coast $42.00Dues Mid Atlantic

$11 Payment MA $341.00Total Dues Mid Atlantic $341.00

Dues NorthwestDues Northwest $294.00

Total Dues Northwest $294.00

Dues Pacific Island $25.00Dues South Atlantic

Dues South Atlantic $30.00Total Dues South Atlantic $30.00

Dues Southeast$11 Payment SE $99.00Dues Southeast $25.00

Total Dues Southeast $124.00

Dues Southwest$11 Payment SW $176.00

Total Dues Southwest $176.00

Total Professional Memberships $1,057.00

Membership Dues - Other $0.00 $170,500.00 ($170,500.00)Total Membership Dues $6,747.00 $170,500.00 ($163,753.00)

RoyaltiesAffinity - USLA Credit Card $401.27Amazon.com $12.03Jostens $100.00Textbook $367.35Royalties - Other $0.00 $2,000.00 ($2,000.00)

Total Royalties $880.65 $2,000.00 ($1,119.35)

Sponsorship $4,000.00 $16,000.00 ($12,000.00)

Total Income $40,360.05 $251,500.00 ($211,139.95)

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ExpenseAmerican Lifeguard Magazine

Commissions $1,487.00Incentives $100.00Mailing & Postage $4,843.31Professional Fees $1,169.09Telephone/Internet Subscribtion $149.75American Lifeguard Magazine - Other $0.00 $55,500.00 ($55,500.00)

Total American Lifeguard Magazine $7,749.15 $55,500.00 ($47,750.85)

Awards $0.00 $500.00 ($500.00)Certification Administration $1,089.71 $1,500.00 ($410.29)Competition

National GamesNational Games - Other $0.00 $19,500.00 ($19,500.00)

Total National Games $0.00 $19,500.00 ($19,500.00)

National TeamNational Team Travel - Allocation $0.00 $14,000.00 ($14,000.00)

Total National Team $0.00 $14,000.00 ($14,000.00)

Competition - Other $1,152.50 $1,000.00 $152.50Total Competition $1,152.50 $34,500.00 ($33,347.50)

Database $200.88 $3,000.00 ($2,799.12)Donation

Donation - Restricted Payouts $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00Total Donation $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00

Heroic Acts $265.69 $1,000.00 ($734.31)Insurance & Bonds $0.00 $8,000.00 ($8,000.00)International Relations

Dues $2,596.98 $2,500.00 $96.98Travel & Support $0.00 $2,500.00 ($2,500.00)

Total International Relations $2,596.98 $5,000.00 ($2,403.02)

Junior Lifeguards $0.00 $1,000.00 ($1,000.00)Mailings $0.00 $500.00 ($500.00)Marketing Agent Commissions $0.00 $2,000.00 ($2,000.00)Membership Kits

Membership Kits $10,473.80 $56,000.00 ($45,526.20)Total Membership Kits $10,473.80 $56,000.00 ($45,526.20)

Miscellaneous $0.00 $1,000.00 ($1,000.00)Office Expenses

Bank Charge $35.00Office Expenses - Other $0.00 $1,000.00 ($1,000.00)

Total Office Expenses $35.00 $1,000.00 ($965.00)

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Presidential Discretionary Fund $0.00 $2,000.00 ($2,000.00)Professional Fees

Tax Preparation $105.07Professional Fees $0.00 $4,500.00 ($4,500.00)

Total Professional Fees $105.07 $4,500.00 ($4,394.93)

Public EducationPublic Education $600.00 $10,000.00 ($9,400.00)

Total Public Education $600.00 $10,000.00 ($9,400.00)

Public Relations $0.00 $500.00 ($500.00)Regions % of Member Dues

Great Lakes $14.00Pacific Islands $14.00South Atlantic $15.00Southeast $14.00Southwest $1,138.00Regions % of Member Dues - Other $0.00 $29,000.00 ($29,000.00)

Total Regions % of Member Dues $1,195.00 $29,000.00 ($27,805.00)

Telephone/Internet $133.88 $500.00 ($366.12)USLA Travel and Meetings

Officer BOD Meeting Expenses $0.00 $9,000.00 ($9,000.00)Travel and Support $2,863.00 $2,500.00 $363.00

Total USLA Travel and Meetings $2,863.00 $11,500.00 ($8,637.00)

Website $187.50 $7,000.00 ($6,812.50)

Total Expense $33,648.16 $235,500.00 ($201,851.84)

Income Over Expenses $6,711.89 $16,000.00 ($9,288.11)

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United States Lifesaving Association Executive Delegate

Activity Report

Date: April 24, 2008 Officer: Chris Graham

Introduction

I am pleased to be serving another term as your USLA Executive Delegate. My goal over the next two years is to increase the number of agencies that provide their data to the Salary page on the website. I will also be working with the website chair to further develop and to fund a national agency contact page. Further discussion is needed to work out the details.

Thank you to the following agencies for updated 2008 information: South Atlantic

• Carolina Beach Police Department

• Charleston County Park & Recreation

• Wrightsville Beach Southwest

• City of Huntington Beach Mid-Atlantic

• Ocean City Beach Patrol I urge all agencies & chapters to visit this page on our website and make sure your information is updated regularly. Department Patch Quilt If you have a new patch or your agency patch is not on the quilt, please provide me with one over the next few days or mail one to:

Chris Graham 22555 Olympiad Road

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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United States Lifesaving Association Timothy M. Gallagher, Advisor

Activity Report


Officer: Timothy M. Gallagher

Introduction

I am looking forward to the meeting. There are many interesting topics that need to be discussed.


1. Voted in at least 4 E-votes and participated in some lively discussions. 2. Closed out the final CD on the east coast in Investors Saving Bank. Deposited the funds in our

Bank of America account and forwarded all the pertinent documents and information to Rob Williams.


1. I am interested in discussing Peter Davis’ recommendation of a committee made up of life members to act as some sort of Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors.

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United States Lifesaving Association Liaison Officer Activity Report


Officer: Peter Davis

Introduction

In the time since the last meeting I have been doing the usual “1st line of defense for USLA” type of activities. I’ve been funneling questions about membership, equipment, public education to the appropriate people within USLA. I’ve also spoken or e-mailed a number of people interested in working at a USLA beach or interested in some kind of lifeguard exchange. Specific tasks are grouped in the next section.


1. Red Cross/YMCA/USLA Lifeguard Standards Coalition- I attended the meeting in December which was the final one for the first body of work produced. Since that time we have finished the final summaries of each question. I am in Dr. Wernicki’s group and my assigned questions were regarding minimum age and lifeguard equipment.

2. Trial Training Sessions for Fall Meeting- I was asked to get with Jim McCrady, President SE region to explore possibilities for training sessions that would lead up to the Fall meeting. Some of the ideas we discussed included: A. NIMS training B. Training Officer training Academy C. Swiftwater rescue course D. Administrative support training (stats, power point presentations, personnel classes, etc. Jim and I will present a complete list for review in the executive board session.

3. Advisory Committee Proposal- After the submission of a proposal for an “Advisory Committee”, I

was asked by the board to canvas a group of USLA members who are “Respected Elders” to get a feel for how the proposal was received and to try to fine tune some of the details to the point where they could be crafted into a motion. I did so and received general consensus on the following points: - overall the group was receptive to the idea - there was consent that qualifications would include life members of USLA or those who have

served on the board in an elected position. - Membership to the committee would not preclude other involvement within USLA. - The mission and chair of the group should be determined by the group itself - One of the purposes of the groups would be to advise the current board of USLA on direction,

so that past mistakes would be less likely to be repeated 4. NOAA/USLA Rip Current Coalition Working Group- there is a new rip current bilingual sign

available on NOAA the website available in three (3) separate formats. 5. Acting Chair- International Lifesaving Federation Development Committee- My term in this

role is at an end. With the current restructuring process of ILS, this committee is to be disbanded

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shortly. The committee has completed a “Tool Kit” for people either doing lifesaving development work oversees or people coordinating development work. ILS is currently re-organizing and improving its website, but this tool kit will be put on the website to aid whoever needs it in the future. It includes a country survey, development evaluation form, medical information, organizing “page” to help keep track of where different countries are in the process, etc.

6. International Lifesaving Association- Americas Region Development Coordinator- I’ve done a

great deal of e-mailing and translating for various groups and individuals within the Americas’ Region. To my knowledge the only significant changes are as follows…

There are two members of ILS-A with pending Full Member applications:

A. Peru has a group who came in a couple of years ago as a Corresponding Member and is now

applying for Full Member. B. Venezuela has a group who has been an Associate Member for a similar amount of time who is

also applying for Full Member status.


1. Pending approval by the Executive Board, the Establishment of a new committee to be named the “Advisory Committee” which would: A. Be comprised of USLA members who either have been in an elected position on the executive

board and/or have been awarded a USLA Life Membership B. Have the purpose of using their collective experience to offer advise the USLA executive board

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United States Lifesaving Association MEDICAL ADVISOR

Activity Report

Date: April 24th, 2008

Officer: Peter G. Wernicki, M.D. FAAOS

Introduction

It is a true pleasure to be back in Hawaii for what turns out to be my twentieth year providing medical guidance to the USLA. The scope and amount of this responsibility has grown over the years, but it has always been an honor to represent this organization. I hope to continue to work with you all for many years to come. This meeting also is a great excuse to bring my wife here to Hawaii to celebrate another milestone – our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Aloha!


1. LIFESAVING STANDARDS COALITION – The coalition met again in December in San Louis Obispo with myself and several other USLA representatives. The first round questions had their evidence reviewed, discussed and for the most part their answers completed. They are now in the editing process and will be available for public comment in several months. Round two will most likely occur in Colorado Springs in October. A survey of the participants is currently under way and will be used to modify the process in the future. Funding continues from a grant from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. 2. INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING FEDERATION – The Medical Committee is completing a policy statement on “Seizure Disorders and Lifesaving”. This is an impressive, highly researched, evidence based work. It may have some important implications to our agencies. With his lead, Mr. Brewster and I have had extensive discussions with the author to try to assure that it is in keeping with the views of the USLA. When the final draft is completed it will be presented to the board. The Medical Committee has also recently completed a clarification statement on “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Drowning.” It is attached to this report. As you have heard in the media and will hear during the educational conference, a few recent studies have shown that compression only CPR may be equal to or better than regular CPR in sudden cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association has just released a statement on this issue. This needs to be clearly differentiated from anoxia (drowning) and other causes of arrest where ventilation is still a vital component. We want to prevent any wrong assumptions or conclusions from these studies. As a member of the Anti-doping Committee I will try to assure that the USLA and all of its athletes are aware that the World Anti-doping Association has revised its policies, substance list, and exemptions. These will be reviewed with our team manager along with the current reporting requirements to confirm that we are in compliance. There have recently been several lifesaving athletes who tested positive in other countries.

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3. RED CROSS – I continue to serve as the Aquatics Chair of the Red Cross Advisory Council. We met in December in Washington, DC, and will next meet in Las Vegas in June. Numerous issues and projects are being worked on. These include: lifeguard shortages, shallow water blackout, drowning prevention, program revisions, new equipment, and many others. I will have an opportunity to instruct and present at the Emergency Cardiac Care Update meeting this this June. I can provide information to anyone who is interested in attending. The Red Cross is undergoing some serious budget issues. Because of this, large numbers of their staff are being laid off. This includes several individuals who have been instrumental in the recent friendly and respectful relations between our two organizations. Hopefully this beneficial relationship can continue in the future. 4. USLA – I continue to provide guidance and input on the many aspects of the USLA where my medical outlook and overall experience in the organization can be helpful. These have recently included reviewing magazine articles and educational presentations on medical topics, providing input on the selection of the National team and coach, and reviewing the revision of the competition rules. Several media interviews on various lifesaving topics have been carried out.


1. Approve my nomination to the ILS to again be selected to sit on the Medical Committee and the Anti-doping Committee.

Attachment 1. ILS Clarification Statement on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Drowning

World Water Safety

INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION

CLARIFICATION STATEMENT

ON CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION FOR DROWNING

Issued 3 April 2008

ILS Medical Committee: Dr Stephen Beerman MD, Dr Joost Bierens MD, Dr Zaid Chelvaraj MD, Dr Phillip Dickinson MD, Dr Anthony Handley MD, Dr Angela Lawson MD, Dr David Szpilman MD and Dr Peter Wernicki MD. CLARIFICATION STATEMENT The International Life Saving Federation urgently reminds all would-be rescuers that hands-only CPR is not appropriate in cases of drowning. The American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Committee has recently published a statement on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).(1) This recommends that bystanders who witness an adult suddenly collapsing out of hospital should perform chest compressions only without giving mouth-to-mouth ventilation, so-called hands-only CPR. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide. While hands-only CPR may be effective in cases of sudden heart attack, cardiac arrest during drowning is due, in large part, to lack of oxygen. The body is thus starved of oxygen and needs urgent replenishment in addition to circulation of blood that is provided by chest compressions. Similarly, compression-only CPR is inappropriate in cases of cardiac arrest in children, when failure of breathing is the usual underlying cause. The AHA ECC Committee statement includes: “this call to action for bystanders does NOT apply to unwitnessed cardiac arrest, cardiac arrest in children or cardiac arrest presumed to be of non-cardiac origin”. The ILS concurs with this, but is concerned that the overwhelming emphasis on hands-only (compression-only) CPR in the statement will mean that this secondary advice may be overlooked. Further information can be found in the Medical section of the ILS website, www.ilsf.org. In particular, attention is drawn to the Medical Position Statements on Critical CPR Skills, Use of Oxygen, and In-Water Resuscitation.(2) (3) (4) (1) The AHA statement: http://tinyurl.com/27zept (2) http://www.ilsf.org/medical/statements/critical-cpr-skills (3) http://www.ilsf.org/medical/statements/use-oxygen-lifesavers (4) http://www.ilsf.org/medical/statements/in-water-resuscitation For more information, please contact: ILS, Gemeenteplein 26 - 3010 Leuven – Belgium Tel: +32/(0)16 896060 -- Fax: +32/(0)16 897070 -- E-Mail: [email protected]

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United States Lifesaving Association Contracted Staff Liaison

Activity Report


Officer: Ed Zebrowski


1. Maintained communication between SHP and the Board through President Brewster and Legal Advisor Chip Moore regarding numerous possible sponsorship opportunities including Finis, Hobie Sunglasses, Patagonia, Banana Boat, Landshark Lager and others.

2. Presented Contracts to Finis and Hobie (presently under review by those companies) 3. Reviewed and discussed proposals with SHP that had been forwarded by regions.


1. Recommend that Board review By-Laws and SHP contract to clarify responsibilities. 2. Recommend that guidelines be developed for the office of Contracted Staff Liaison

Attachments

1. SHP Report

SHP INC. / USLA PROGRESS REPORT 4/24/08 PATAGONIA I met with George Plomarity recently and forwarded the revised contract. He was pleased that the funding was going to distributed to the other regions as well as giving Patagonia a strong presence at the National Championships. We discussed the future of the Patagonia/USLA sponsorship. It was made clear to me that the future of the partnership is directly related to the amount of business that is generated by the program. We may move towards a royalty model, similar to the Finis and Hobie contracts in 09 and beyond. The success of this relationship is in the hands of general membership use of the discount and our members who purchase uniforms for their Lifeguard services. We as an organization need to encourage our chapter representatives to contact George and set up a direct line of communication. [email protected] (805) 667-4852 FINIS The Finis partnership is our best bet to generate a substantial amount of funding for our national coffers. The usla/50 discount has been designed to be used by all of our membership and RELATED AQUATIC PROGRAMS that we have an affiliation. That translates into JG programs –Waterpolo clubs-swim teams-government community Pools-lakes, anywhere people get in the water the USLA member can spread this goodwill. Finis will pay a 7 cents royalty on the dollar for each sale the usla/50 generates. Finis is a sponsor our national team and has contributed with Anheuser Busch to provide membership T-shirts for all regions. If you are a coach/ parent /relative or patron to any aquatic entity, you can generate this royalty for the USLA while you give your Water Sport circle a 50% discount with The Worldwide Leader in Technical Swimming Development. If you have any questions please contact Tim Elson (888) 333-4647 x224 [email protected] HOBIE SUNGLASSES We have recently begun the process of partnering will with Hobie Sunglasses. The sponsorship benefits are similar to the Finis offering. A 50% discount code is being established. Each of the visiting delegates should make a point to visit the Hobie display to pick up a complementary pair of sunglasses and to set up a direct line of communication in order to receive the code # and future benefits related to the Sponsorship. Eyeking LLC is the company that is providing this support and will pay 7 cents royalty on the dollar for each sale the usla/50 generates. This program is also open to be shared with our affiliated entities. Each region will be allocated a (tbd) amount of product to be used as prizes at their regional competitions. Questions should be directed to Dustin Mora [email protected] 866.393.5464 x 124

mailto:[email protected]



DA FIN I established this relationship with Andy several years ago. I cannot report on the status of this program because I have not been kept in the loop due to the decision of the powers that be. I have made an introduction for Da Fin to Finis to develop a mutual benefit. We should do our best to support Andy’s efforts. He has been a generous supporter of many of our Lifeguard services. If given the proper latitude , I believe we can make this work for all parties. Zubrella and OTC solutions Were taken in house by Chris Brewster. I had initial conversations with these companies and was taken out of the loop on these negotiations. Chris will need to report on these financial contributions. POTENTIAL SPONSORS The Los Angeles county lifeguards have signed an agreement (march 08) to have the Ford Motor Company as the exclusive automobile category sponsor of the L.A. County Beaches. I had my first 1hour conference call to discuss their participation in activating several properties that they participated in late 90s. The have reviewed the USLA proposal that included a membership discount and support of our Regional and National competitions. I am going to present the public education sponsorship elements once I secure the relationship. This is a work in progress. I have established a line of communication with Energizer who owns the Banana boat and Hawaiian tropic sun care companies. We are in the embryo stages of designing a program that will include kits for the membership. Charlotte Graham was given a sample bag with the potential items. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS I am actively pursuing sponsorship and feel comfortable that we will be able to execute a first class event. We are planning to hold the event at Manhattan Beach Pier. The steering committee has been working with Ed Zebrowski to secure the hotel accommodations. LACOLA has several questions regarding the contract. My input is to secure the funding and pay the initial 22k for the rights fee /travel per diems. It will be difficult ,but doable to raise the money to do the event. Any profit should be split with the USLA in good faith to support the National body. SUMMARY It is my hope that the work that Ed , Ralph and myself put into these efforts will build a stronger bond between the regions. We all are in this Sand box and must work together in order to do the best job possible, (some treat it like a cat box). That shit has to stop if I am going to successful. I tip my hat to Ralph and Ed for their help and patience. Please take good care of our visiting sponsors. Without their support there would be no T-shirts , Beer or Sunglasses, all mandatory equipment in Kauai. Enjoy, ALOHA

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United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Region

Activity Report


President: Ed Zebrowski

Introduction

Thanks to Ralph Goto and the rest of the Pacific Islands Region for selecting such a beautiful location for the meeting.

Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting)

1. Election of new officers at our December meeting. President Ed Zebrowski; Vice President Tim Ferry; Secretary Ed Zebrowski III; Treasurer Bart Mataliano; Advisor Tim Gallagher; Executive Delegate Buzz Mogck; Delegate Dave Foxwell; Second Delegate Denise Blair; Third Delegate Charlie Hartl ; We have expanded our Regional Board to nine members as listed. Since the election Bart Mataliano has taken a leave of absence and Charlie Hartl has been appointed to the position of Treasurer.

2. We are making a concerted effort to do more in the Public Education area. We have ordered coloring and activity books for distribution during Beach Safety week and through our Junior Guard programs. We are providing tapes for local television channels to broadcast in conjunction with Beach Safety week, and we will be attending numerous health and safety fairs during the summer. Denise Blair is heading up this effort with assistance from Phil Rogers and others.


1. Review Guard to Guard Bulletin Board restrictions on competition

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United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Lifesaving Association

Activity Report


President: Tom Gill

Introduction

Mahalo to Ralph Goto and the Pacific Islands Region for hosting this meeting in beautiful Kaua’i.

I am honored to represent the South Atlantic Lifesaving Association (SALA) as their President for the next two years. The officers selected through election or appointment includes Vice President Ralph Wagner, Treasurer Mickey Hutto, Secretary Adrienne Groh, Executive Delegate Duke Brown, Competition Committee Chairman Paul Pivec and Advisor Ron Watson.

I would like to thank the departing members of the SALA Executive Board, President Kevin Sweat and Advisor Mike Hensler for their years of leadership to the SALA and their continued efforts on behalf of our organization and the USLA. We also wish the best of luck to Kevin and new National Team Coach, Tom McGibeny (Volusia County) as they lead the US National Team to Rescue 2008 in Germany. In addition thanks to Nikki Bowie, Adrienne Groh and the rest of ‘Team Charleston’ for putting on a great Board Meeting in Charleston, SC, last fall. From the Halloween Costume party to the final banquet, nothing seemed to escape the organizational wizardry of the national meeting organizers.

Also thanks to Ralph Wagner and his team from Hilton Head for putting on the SALA January meeting. The SALA spent much of the time at that meeting updating and amending our bylaws. While this did not require multiple days of intensive meetings guided by our non-existent legal advisor, there was ample preparations made by a number of members prior to and some excellent discussion and plenty of compromise during the meeting. The result was a set of bylaws that further moved the SALA in line with the guidelines and procedures of the USLA.

One of our goals of the next few years is to support and publicize the many achievements of our chapters in their efforts to provide public education and service to the communities of the SALA. We have proven ourselves time and again in providing the best location, organization and hospitality for National Championship Games and Meetings, but many are unaware of the educational and public awareness programs provided by our chapters. Maybe we are humble, but in order to serve the greater good of our organization and the USLA, it is imperative to present our achievements to the regional and national organizations so we can learn from each other’s mistakes and replicate each other’s successes on a local, regional and national level.

The SALA is looking forward to a safe and fun summer in 2008. Our Regional Games will be held in Carolina Beach for the first time and that should make for a great few days. I know many of our chapters saw the information for Nationals in Manhattan Beach on-line and are currently making reservations. Any more leads on housing are invited since some of the current housing options are already filled. I am sure we will hear much more from LA County and the CSLSA during this meeting and look forward to passing that information along.

In my short time as President, I have been amazed by the number of actions taken and work completed by various members on behalf of the USLA. As we grow, there are fantastic steps being taken to advance this organization but I dare say there are some issues that require discussion. I look forward to engaging in these healthy discussions in person in the same respectful manner as I have witnessed through the e-mails.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tom Gill

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United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region

Activity Report


President: Joe McManus


1. Southeast Region has seen continued activity and progress towards carrying forth the USLA mission. As newly elected president, I extend my thanks and appreciation to Jim McCrady, who served SER as president with great dedication over the past two years - and longer.

2. Mr. McCrady has taken on the job of Competition and Academy Director for the region. His year-round competition series has grown in popularity and has added membership to USLA. His recent academies, one for open water lifeguard instructor held at The Breakers in Palm Beach and one for PWC training, were reportedly great successes. There are more and better-qualified lifeguards and lifeguard instructors working for various agencies around Florida as a result of Jim’s efforts.

3. In the Florida Panhandle/Alabama area, Emerald Coast Chapter President and Regional Treasurer, Gary Wise, is at the helm of a chapter with 60 lifeguard members from five different agencies. Vice-president Joe D’Agostino, secretary Dave Meadows, treasurer Tracey Vause, and membership director Felix Romero support him. Mr. Wise reports progress in the efforts to address beach safety issues associated with the Alabama Gulf area of the SER. In January, a well-attended meeting was held bringing together elected and appointed officials, business people, parks officials, police and fire representatives and USLA members to explore lifeguard staffing and funding in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores areas of Alabama. The meeting resulted in a general consensus that further efforts are needed to develop and implement lifesaving programs in these areas. Officers of SER will travel to Alabama in May as a preliminary to issuing a written aquatic assessment and recommendations report. Mr. Wise also reports the need for a similar assessment of Bay County, Florida, which is still resisting the development of professional lifeguard services.

4. In the Space Coast (Brevard County) area, the region has marked progress towards addressing the need for both an enhanced seasonal and a year-round lifeguard service in the area. With a record 10 drowning deaths reported last year, SER members got involved and produced an aquatic safety assessment and recommendations report, which was issued last month. The report was well received by Brevard County Manager, Peggy Busacca, who has expressed a willingness to work with USLA-SER in implementing the report recommendations. The tragic deaths and our subsequent findings were widely reported by local and national media, which is helping to keep this issue in the public eye. The Fall USLA Board of Directors meeting will be held in Cocoa Beach, the area in which many of the drowning deaths occurred. Our presence there will send a strong message to local officials that we will continue to stay involved on a local and national level.

5. SER officials and President Brewster were also involved in the mission of drowning prevention in

the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico this year. At the request of the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant Director and Puerto Rico native, Ruperto Chaparro, we visited the island in December, assessed the conditions, and presented our findings and recommendations to the governmentally supported “Beach Board.” Our findings and recommendations can be read in the Lifeguard Library

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section of usla.org. SER thanks both Chapa and Chris Brewster for their invaluable help and leadership on this project.

6. A Florida legislative bill (H.B. 87, S.B. 278) known as the “Protection of Ocean Lifeguards Bill”

appears to be headed towards passage this session. This bill would impose similar penalties for an assault on a lifeguard as those given for assaulting police officers and firefighters. State Representative Luis Garcia is sponsoring the bill. Luis is a long-time supporter of lifeguard services and issues.

7. Florida’s property tax amendment act has got lifeguard agencies cinching up the belt for the coming

fiscal year. Ongoing efforts to educate elected state and local officials of the public safety nature of lifeguard work, as opposed to a recreational nature, remains a challenge throughout Florida. Palm Beach County Chapter president, Dennis Ward, has been tirelessly traveling throughout the state promoting lifeguard involvement in this issue.

8. Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Rescue has expanded its operation to include lifeguard coverage to the north

section of the beach. The town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea continues to resist providing lifeguard protection for its residents and visitors, despite a rash of drowning and near-drowning incidents recently. SER will once again direct efforts towards encouraging responsible leadership and lifeguard protection there.

9. Miami Beach Chapter reports that Evolution Productions is back with Miami Beach Ocean Rescue

for a second season of "OCEAN FORCE" (previously "BEACH PATROL"). Filming began in mid-March and will continue through mid-May.

10. Regional Championship competition will be held July 14 & 15, 2008. Sarasota County Ocean

Rescue will host the event. 11. SER is in the process of redesigning its website: http://www.uslaser.org/ Indian River County

Chapter member, Johnathan Billings, has volunteered his time and talent in this regard. He has also developed the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association website: http://www.fbpca.org/ His efforts are greatly appreciated.

12. SER currently has 22 USLA certified agencies. Efforts to increase this number are underway. 13. Newly elected SER officers and appointments are listed below:

Officers:

President Joe McManus [email protected]

Vice President Gerry Falconer [email protected]

Secretary Jo Wagenhals [email protected]

Treasurer Gary Wise [email protected]

Advisor Bob Maler [email protected]

http://www.uslaser.org/

http://www.fbpca.org/






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Directors:

Public Ed – Gio Serrano [email protected]

Competition/Academy- Jim McCrady [email protected]

Jr. Guards- Chris Hoch [email protected]

Area Reps:

Alabama- Melvin Shepard [email protected]

Panhandle-Gary Wise [email protected]

Space Coast- Wyatt Werneth [email protected]

Treasure Coast- Bob Woyshner [email protected]

Gold Coast- Dennis Ward [email protected]

Gold Coast- Bill Geddes [email protected]

Gulf Coast- Rick Hinkson [email protected]

Puerto Rico- Ruperto Chapparo [email protected]


1. I recommend that the Board adopt the Brevard County Aquatic Safety Assessment and Recommendations report as an official report of USLA.

2. I recommend that the USLA officially support Florida Bill H.B. 87, S.B. 278, aka, The Protection of Ocean Lifeguards Bill.












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United States Lifesaving Association Great Lakes Activity Report


President: Joe Pecoraro


Things have been the same in the region but there has been a spike in interest by guards interested in the USLA. The towns of Wilmette,Evanston and other North side towns have expressed interest in the USLA. We are hoping to work with these communities to get them in the certification process.

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United States Lifesaving Association Gulf Coast Region

Activity Report

Date: April 2008

President: Peter Davis


1. Texas coast has USLA/NOAA Rip Current signage are now posted at the following areas: a. Port Aransas beach b. Mustang Island c. South Padre Island (county beaches)

2. The city of South Padre Island has recently initiated a flag warning system on the city beaches. One has been in place in the county beaches for several years now. The USLA Gulf Coast Region was instrumental in the start of both these programs.

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United States Lifesaving Association Pacific Northwest Region

Activity Report


President: Cathy VonWald

Introduction

Many thanks to the Pacific Islands Region for hosting this meeting in beautiful Kauai. We look forward to a productive meeting.

Activities, Accomplishments, and Information

1. Several California State Legislative actions have been worthy of our attention. The Governor recently released his proposed budget which included a budget reduction which included closing 48 state parks and reducing lifeguard staffing at 16 state beaches in Santa Cruz, Orange and San Diego Counties. This action (if approved) would close nearly one in every five parks currently operate by the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. We have also been watching two assembly bills. The first, Assembly Bill 1496 would require all part time and seasonal workers to be added to a city or county’s civil service system. This would mean that these workers would be eligible for the same benefits as full time workers. It is sponsored by a labor union. The second is Assembly Bill 2110 which is the boating bill which you are all aware of.

2. Competition- Quarry Lakes this summer – thank you East Bay for hosing the event. Date is planned for July 22 & 23, 2008.

3. A Competition Code of Conduct was developed and approved at the Spring meeting. This will be distributed and used for all competitors in the Regional competition.

4. National Competition rules were reviewed and discussed. 5. 200 leftover national competition kits (packs) were purchased for the 2008 regional membership kit. 6. Next Regional Board meeting and election of officers will be held in Santa Rosa, CA – Friday,

October 3, 2008.


1. The Northwest Region would like to request that Regional Competitions receive some financial support from Patagonia and other funding efforts.

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SSOOUUTTHHWWEESSTT RREEGGIIOONN California Surf Lifesaving Association

Activity Report


President: Robert McGowan

Introduction

Many thanks to the Pacific Islands Region, Administrator Ralph Goto and the members of the Ocean Safety Bureau of the Kauai Fire Department for hosting the meeting on the beautiful Garden Island. We look forward to a harmonious meeting with a better outcome for the Southwest Region than the last meeting we had in Hawaii.


1. It has been an unusually warm spring in the Southwest Region. We had summer-like crowds in mid April and most of our agencies were busy making rescues. We are gearing up for another busy summer and most of our agencies have already had their swim tests for 2008.

2. Our most recent regional meeting, held in Long Beach on April 10 and 11, was a very productive one. One of the highlights was the excellent presentation given by our returning New Zealand Exchange guards Jesse Heydorff and Alex Scurr. We approved five nominees for heroic acts awards that will be submitted to the USLA committee at this meeting for consideration. Heroic Acts Awards were presented to three Huntington Beach Police officers for their rescue of a female victim at 4:50 in the morning, and Meritorious Acts Awards were presented to two lifeguards. A final Heroic Act Award was given to a non-lifeguard who rescued a woman from her minivan that had plunged into the water at Dana Point Harbor. The CSLSA Heroic acts Committee has been renamed the Special Awards and Presentation Committee to better describe what the committee actually does. The Junior Lifeguard Committee had a very well attended meeting where they set and approved competition dates, distributed tide books and stickers, and adopted a photo contest for the coming season. They also endorsed the revised competition rules for the JG Regionals. The Junior Lifeguard Committee has become one of our most active, best attended committees, and Reenie Boyer deserves the credit for keeping this committee focused and progressive. The Membership Committee, chaired by Vice President Charlotte Graham, distributed membership materials including a T-shirt, rescue can key ring and a flyer to promote membership that highlights the perks available to USLA members. In an attempt to cut costs, go green and balance the budget, our regional newsletter, The Cal Surf News, will now be produced electronically, as opposed to its former printed format. Our Public Education Committee presented its “inventory and needs matrix” and prepared for the upcoming National Beach Safety Week. Regional public education materials include a poster, Junior Guard artwork book covers and rip current signs provided by USC Sea Grants. Alex Peabody, 4th Executive Delegate and chairman of the Legislation and Statistics committees developed a pair of statistics reporting forms in the Microsoft Excel format that are now posted on our website in an effort to assist our agencies in standardizing their statistics reporting. They are available for all to download and use at http://cslsa.org/about/statistics.asp. The Certification Committee chair, Bill Richardson presented an update of the Chapters up for recertification. Our regional Certification Officers were appointed by USLA Chair Eric Bauer according to the committee guidelines. Competition Committee Chair Jay Butki reported on recent competition results including how the USLA team fared at the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Bondi Beach, Australia, and discussed upcoming events. He has updated the Competition Calendar on our CSLSA website and presented the final draft of the revised USLA Competition rules to national chairman Ed Zebrowski.

http://cslsa.org/about/statistics.asp

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Jay is also co-chair of LACOLA’s Nationals Organizing Committee, so he has a very busy time ahead of him.

3. Speaking of Nationals, after several disappointments, L.A. County has finally found a home for the 2008 USLA Nationals at the Manhattan Beach Pier on August 7, 8 and 9. Charlotte Graham and Jay Butki are heading up the organizing committee and have done an outstanding job so far. The website is up and running at www.uslanationals.org with hotel accommodations and event details posted. Great work!

4. More international competition is right around the corner, as the Victorian team from Australia will be arriving on our shores in mid July to tour California, and to contest the Wieland Shield on August 1 and 2 at Torrance Beach. It’s not like Jay Butki doesn’t already have enough on his plate with getting Nationals together, now he’s got the Aussies arriving at essentially the same time! If any of you are arriving early for Nationals, you are invited to attend the International Surf Festival and even enter a team in the original Taplin Relay on August 2.

5. Our 2008 CSLSA Regional Championships are going to be hosted by Seal Beach. The Junior Lifeguards are scheduled to compete on Friday July 25, and the lifeguard competition will be on Saturday the 26th.

6. The CSLSA and the USLA have both gone on record with letters of support of California AB 2110, a boating safety bill that is currently before the California Assembly. I wrote a letter of support, as did Northwest Region President Cathy VonWald and USLA President Brewster. This legislation, if passed, would require California boaters to pass a licensing course with a written test. It is not perfect, but it is at least is a step in the right direction to improve boating safety in our state by ensuring that boaters have an understanding of basic boating safety rules and regulations before being allowed to operate a motorized vessel.

7. CSLSA Executive Board member Alex Peabody has been busy on our behalf organizing our region’s next opportunity to host a national meeting. The meeting is scheduled for April 23 through 25, 2009 at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove. Due to Alex’s connections with the State Parks System, this promises to be an outstanding meeting at a bargain price.

8. Steve Long, former CSLSA President, father of big wave surfers Greg and Rusty Long, and long-time California State Parks Lifeguard and Superintendent of the Orange Coast District is retiring on April 30th. His retirement party will be on May 3rd at Doheny State Beach and features food, drink and live music. I’m sure Steve would love to see any of his USLA friends at this event. For details contact Mike Brousard at [email protected] or (949) 212-9533.


1. The CSLSA Board of Directors would like to see the United States Lifesaving Foundation elect officers, at least a President and Secretary-Treasurer from their members.

2. We would like to get an up to date USLA National Directory.

Attachments

1. Manhattan Beach Hotels In closing, I would like to thank Ed Zebrowski and Scott Hubbell for their continued efforts to procure and develop national sponsorships. We look forward to another productive meeting and summer season. Respectfully Submitted, Robert McGowan President California Surf Lifesaving Association

http://www.uslanationals.org/


Manhattan Beach Hotels Residence Inn by Marriott 1700 N. Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach 310 546-7627 Summerfield Suites 810 S. Douglas St El Segundo 310 725-0807 Springhill Suites by Marriott 14620 Aviation Blvd Manhattan Beach 310 727-9595 Towneplace Suites by Marriott 14400 Aviation Blvd Manhattan Beach 310 725-9696 The Marriott Manhattan Beach 1400 Parkview Ave. Manhattan Beach 310 546-7511 Holiday Inn Express 900 N. Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach 310 318-6132 Comfort Inn 850 N. Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach 310 318-1020 Seahorse Inn 233 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310 376-7951 Highview Inn 100 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310 374-4608

Hacienda Hotel 525 N. Sepulveda Blvd El Segundo 310 615-0015 Hilton Garden Inn 2100 E. Mariposa Ave El Segundo 310 726-0100 Embassy Suites 1440 E. Imperial Ave El Segundo 310 640-3600 Shade Hotel 1221 N. Valley Dr. Manhattan Beach 310 546-4995 The Belamar Hotel N.Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach (?) Hotel Hermosa 2515 Pacific Coast Highway Hermosa Beach 310 318-6000

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United States Lifesaving Association Pacific Islands Region

Activity Report


President: Ralph S. Goto

Introduction

Members of the Pacific Islands Region welcome the officers, delegates and friends of the USLA to the Garden Island of Kauai. We hope that you have a productive meeting and are able to share some of the aloha that you will experience here. Special thanks to the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and the Ocean Safety Bureau of the Kauai Fire Department for their work in planning and putting on the meeting and educational conference.


1. The 2008 State of Hawaii Drowning Prevention and Ocean Safety Conference was held in Honolulu at the Queens Conference Center on March 20, 2008. Over 75 people attended the day-long conference that was highlighted by a presentation by Capt. Rick Wurts of the San Diego Fire Service.

2. R. Goto and J. Howe, representing the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and the City & County of Honolulu, attended the World Water Safety Conference and Exhibition in Porto, Portugal, September 27-29, 2007, and made presentation on the Hawaii Beach Safety website.

3. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association received a $100,000 grant from the Hawaii Tourism Authority for the development, marketing, and dissemination of the Hawaii Beach Safety website.

4. A group of Hawaiian lifeguards will travel to Guam, May 3-11, 2008, to conduct PWC Rescue training and to discuss USLA membership and certification matters.

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United States Lifesaving Association Public Education Committee

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Denise Blair

Committee Members: Tom Daly – Mid Atlantic; Andy Braudy – Great Lakes; Peter Davis – Gulf Coast; Nick Shriver – Pacific Northwest; Mike Beuerlein – Southwest; Jo Wagenhals – Southest; Adrienne Groh – South Atlantic


1. USLA/NOAA Video Project – The dvd is complete. Copies of the Rip Current dvd will be distributed to the committee members at the meeting.

2. YouTube – Three PSAs have been posted on youtube.com. Two are titled Beach Safety and one

is titled Rip Currents. They are posted under the username dblair10. 3. Lost Kids Cry – The committee is developing a program to target lost kids. The program’s

objective is to reduce the number of lost kids on beaches. Tower guards would have stickers to hand out to children with the tower number or name on the sticker. This program would aid in reuniting lost children with their parents. Several agencies have volunteered to run a trial program this summer.

4. Public Education Wish List – The committee developed a “wish list” for Public Education. Each

region representative submitted the number their region would need of developed Public Education materials.

United States Lifesaving Association Membership Activity Report

Date: Apr. 24, 2008

Committee Chair: Charlie Hartl

Committee Members:

GC/Peter Davis GL/Joe Pecoraro MA/Vacant NE/Vacant NW/Cathy Von Wald PI/Ralph Goto SA/Mickey Hutto SE/Joe McManus SW/Charlotte Graham

Introduction

During the past six months much has been accomplished. The new Web-based membership database has been in development and will be presented during this meeting. Also the new membership kit items were designed and are in production. Lastly, many inquiries from members and region representatives were received and answered.

Activities and Accomplishments (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting)

1. Web-based membership database – Rob Williams and Charlotte Graham has helped in this project and Charlotte took time out of her schedule while in Australia to meet with Chris Clark of Interfuse and myself to work on the development of this project. Also, Rob Williams has been helpful in setting up the new Credit Card process that will be built into this program.

2. This year’s kit will include the following: personalized membership card, personalized luggage tag, embroidered patch, bumper sticker and decal. The Junior kit is a personalized membership card, bumper sticker and decal.

3. The membership web-based program should over time lower processing costs of the kit. 4. Membership totals are as follows:

Reg./Type LG LF AL VOTE

COUNT AS PM SUBTOT JR TOTALSGL 37 2 39 4 43 115 158GC 88 3 5 96 3 99 37 136MA 1217 6 8 1231 10 1241 880 2121NA 6 1 7 3 10 10NE 13 13 13 13NW 147 1 148 2 150 1 151PI 22 22 22 22SA 980 980 12 992 464 1456SE 399 2 9 410 34 1 445 622 1067SW 1173 12 108 1293 43 1336 6682 8018

TOTALS 4082 25 132 4239 111 1 4351 8801 13152LG = Professional Member, LF = Life Member, AL = Alumni Member, AS = Associate Member, PM = Perpetual Member, JR = Junior Member Only LG, LF, & AL members are voting members.

Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting)

1. Membership Web-based program training will be conducted Friday afternoon. All membership chairpersons and treasurers should attend. Anyone else is welcome to attend.

2. Regions were to discuss 2 tier membership concept and report back. This program would offer a regular level of membership with the present benefits and an additional level (Gold Package) offering additional premium benefits for an added cost.

3. Each region is to report back with recommendation of changing membership year or leaving it the same. 4. Start a National Membership lottery as an additional incentive to join the association. A 10’6” rescue board was donated

by the USLA National Team. The board was presented to the team at the Sanyo-Bussan Surf Lifesaving Challenge this past year. The membership committee thanks Jay Butki, manager and the members of the USLA National Team.

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United States Lifesaving Association Competition Activity Report


Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski

Committee Members: Jay Butki, David Robinson, Gretchen Tyson, Jerry Gavin, Jim McCrady, Paul Pivec, Tim Gallagher


1. Rules and Operational Procedures document completed for review and adoption ( work completed by Jay Butki and fellow Southwest members)

2. Coach selected for Rescue 2008 Tom McGibeny of Volusia County 3. Selection criteria document for National Teams completed for review 4. Athletes contract for National Team members completed for review 5. Junior rules revised for review


1. Review and formally adopt Operational Procedure changes 2. Review and adopt selection criteria for National Teams 3. Review and adopt contract for National Team members. 4. Review and adopt Junior rule revisions 5. 2008 Nationals Manhattan Beach, CA 6. 2009 Nationals???

Attachments

1. Operational Procedures document 2. Selection criteria document 3. National Team members contract

2007/2008 National High Performance Program Squad/ Team Membership Agreement - Athletes

• Please print clearly. • Please attach additional information if space is not sufficient. Privacy These personal details are being collected by the United States Lifesaving Association for the purpose of selection of athletes to the 2007/2008 National High Performance Program. The personal information will be disclosed to the National Selectors for the purpose of selection. You have the right to access the information held about you by the United States Lifesaving Association. Background This document sets out the terms and conditions that relate to membership of the National Squad and the National Team. If you agree to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement please sign and date the enclosed copy of this document where indicated and return the signed copy to the USLA by 5.00 pm on Date. If you are offered membership on the National Squad you will be required to comply with the conditions contained within this Agreement that relate to your membership on the National Squad. If you are offered membership on the National Team you will be required to comply with the conditions contained within this Agreement that relate to your membership on the National Team. Once you have been offered and have accepted membership of the National Squad or National Team the terms of the Agreement will be in force and you will be bound by the terms and condition set out in it. If you have any doubts or queries about anything in this letter you should contact USLA. You should also seek independent advice. 1. Definitions I acknowledge and agree that in this Agreement, unless the contrary intention appears: Agreement means this agreement including the Schedules and any other document or materials referred to in the agreement and incorporated by reference. Athlete means a member of the Squad or Team. Coach means the person selected by USLA to control and otherwise coach the Team. ILS means International Lifesaving Federation. USLA means United States Lifesaving Association.

Squad means the National Squad. Team means the National Team. Team Manager means the person appointed to control, direct and manage the Team. 2. Other Agreements and Instructions I acknowledge that this Agreement shall have precedence over any agreement I have with, or instructions I may receive from, any other person or parties including, any sponsor of my chapter , or any employer, manager, agent, consultant, adviser, coach or supplier of mine. 3. Period of Agreement 3.1 Squad I agree that this Agreement starts on the date on which my membership of the Squad is advised to me by USLA and ends on Date. 3.2 Team I agree that this Agreement starts on the date on which my membership of the Team is advised to me by USLA and ends on the earlier of:

a) the date on which I return directly to my usual place of residence after the completion of the competition in which the team is competing; or

b) the date on which I commence travel or undertake other commitments not directly related to my role in the Team; or

c) upon this Agreement being terminated under clause 13. (referred to as “the Period of the Agreement”).

4. Athlete’s Obligations 4.1 Squad As a selected member of the Squad I undertake and agree to all of the following: 4.1.1 To obey all reasonable directions given by Squad management and any person

appointed to implement those directions; 4.1.2 To attend and participate in, to the best of my ability:

• All Squad training sessions • All Camps • Sports science testing and • Squad meetings

Application for consideration of non-attendance at any camp and or organized activities must be provided in writing and sent to USLA 1 month prior to the camp’s or organized activities starting date. 4.1.3 To not enter into any contract, arrangement, or understanding that would prevent me

from complying with this Agreement.

4.1.4 To maintain a high level of fitness. 4.1.5 I acknowledge that a failure to achieve a level of physical fitness necessary to compete in

any national or international event may result in suspension of the benefits that would otherwise have been provided under clause 5 of this Agreement.

4.1.6 To read and comply with the Anti-Doping Policy of ILS. 4.1.7 To read and comply with the ILS Code of Conduct 4.1.8 To restrict consumption of alcohol (for those of legal drinking age in the USA) to ensure

that it does not in any way impact my athletic performance or professional conduct as a representative of the USLA and to further restrict consumption as directed by the Team Manager.

4.1.9 Unless otherwise authorized in writing, to travel to and from Squad activities on the dates

and in the manner directed by Squad management; 4.1.10 If and when reasonably requested to do so by Squad management, to contribute by way

of money and/or equipment to my own preparation for and participation in Squad activities. Such money to be paid prior to participation in Squad activities;

4.1.11 To maintain my own private medical insurance coverage. 4.1.12 To comply with all reasonable requests from Squad management to provide accurate

details and relevant information pertaining to training issues, times and competition schedules.

4.2 Team As a selected member of the Team I undertake and agree to all of the following: 4.2.1 To remain under the control, management and direction of the Team Manager, or any

person appointed by him/her and, to comply with all reasonable orders given by him/her, or any person appointed, during the Period of the Agreement.

4.2.2 To conduct myself in a proper manner to the absolute satisfaction of the Team Manager

and, if I do not do so, I acknowledge that this Agreement may be terminated by USLA under clause 13 and that I will automatically be withdrawn from the Team and be required to immediately leave the competition venue and return to my usual place of residence.

4.2.3 To travel to and from venues of the competition venue upon the dates and in the manner

determined or arranged by USLA. 4.2.4 To live in the accommodation determined or arranged by USLA during the competition. 4.2.5 To train and keep myself in first class physical condition to enable me to compete at the

competition. 4.2.6 To compete at the competition in events selected by the Team Manager and Coach and to do so to the highest level I can. 4.2.7 To disclose immediately to the Coach any illness and/or injury that may prejudice my

proper participation at the competition.

4.2.8 On the occasions prescribed by the Team Manager, to wear only the clothing issued by USLA or the competition organizers and to wear the uniform prescribed by USLA or the competition organizers for athletes at the competition.

4.2.9 For the Period of the Agreement, to not without the prior approval of the Team Manager

and then only in the presence of the Coach or other appointed person, supply any information to the media or for the purpose of use by or in the media whether spoken or written and to not without the prior approval of the Team Manager grant any interviews to the media.

4.2.10 To attend all Team training and other activities arranged by the Team Manager, unless

otherwise excused and to attend media conferences, promotions, displays and other activities arranged by the organizers of the competition if endorsed by the Team Manager.

4.2.11 To not consume nor encourage the consumption of drugs, stimulants or other substances

with a view to modifying or altering my growth or performance and to abide by the Anti-Doping Policy of ILS.

4.2.12 To restrict consumption of alcohol (for those of legal drinking age in the USA) to ensure

that it does not in any way impact my athletic performance or professional conduct as a representative of the USLA and to further restrict consumption as directed by the Team Manager.

4.2.13 To not participate in any type of demonstrations or propaganda whether political,

religious, or racial or in any other activity which would tend to reduce the reputation of USLA or bring the sponsors of the Team, or the competition into disrepute or public ridicule.

4.2.14 To not accept, give or be involved in any way in any inducement or bribe in relation to my

performance in the competition, or the performance of any other athlete at the competition.

4.2.15 To supply my own equipment to be used in the competition. Such equipment must

comply with USLA specifications for such equipment. 4.2.16 To observe and comply with the rules, regulations and policies of competition and of

behavior as laid down, issued or determined by USLA. If my entry to the competition is found to be ineligible under the rules and regulations of USLA or ILS, I acknowledge this Agreement may be terminated by USLA under clause 13 and that I will automatically be withdrawn from the Team and be required to immediately leave the competition and return to my usual place of residence. If in the opinion of the Coach and after consultation with the medical officer(s) of the Team and/or USLA, I am unable to perform at the competition to the best of my ability due to injury, illness or any other incapacity, I acknowledge that this Agreement may be terminated by USLA under clause 13 and that I will automatically be withdrawn from the Team and be required to immediately leave the competition and return to my usual place of residence. 5. USLA’s Obligations 5.1 Squad For the Period of the Agreement, USLA will:

5.1.2 Provide sports science and sports medicine advice and testing as determined by USLA from time to time.

5.1.4 Provide administrative support to enable the Squad members to participate in Squad

activities and other activities made available to Squad members. 5.2 Team For the Period of the Agreement, USLA will: 5.2.1 Appoint the Team Manager. 5.2.2 Determine, arrange and pay, either in part or in full, for my travel to and from my usual

place of residence and to and from the nominated event. 5.2.3 Determine, arrange and pay, either in part or in full, for my accommodation during the

nominated event. 5.2.5 Determine and supply to me a USLA uniform to be worn as directed by the Coach. 6. USLA Sponsors I acknowledge that to fund the Squad program and to participate as a Team in the nominated event, USLA may enter into agreements for commercial sponsorship of, and the provision of supplies to, the Squad and Team and agree to: 6.1 Assist and cooperate with USLA and its sponsors and suppliers so that USLA’s sponsors

and suppliers may maximize their promotional benefits. 6.2 Be available as reasonably required by USLA for, and appear or participate in, USLA

sponsors’ and/or suppliers advertising, promotions and marketing. 6.3 Neither appear nor participate in any advertising, promotions or marketing for companies

which are not USLA sponsors and/or a supplier unless any such appearance or participation is in the normal course of my employment and is unrelated to my competitive performances or membership of the Team. I note that USLA may specifically waive this prohibition in writing in the case of advertising, promotions or marketing by my sponsor and/or suppliers if:

6.3.1 The products or business of my sponsor and/or supplier do not conflict with the business or products of USLA sponsors and/or suppliers.

6.3.2 They do not relate to my membership of the Squad nor my competitive performance as a member of the Team; and

6.3.3 They do not breach the rules and regulations of USLA concerning sponsorship identification or advertising; and

6.3.4 They do not suggest any association with the Squad, the Team or USLA.

7. Media I understand that as a member of the Squad or Team I am participating in life saving training and competition which is of national significance and agree: 7.1 To be filmed, televised, photographed and otherwise recorded during Squad activities

and during competition at the nominated international event to which I have been selected as a Team member, under the conditions and for the purposes authorized by USLA

7.2 To not act as a press agent, journalist, or perform any of the functions of the media,

without the expressed written permission of USLA. 7.3 That USLA owns all rights in the photographs taken in accordance with clause 7.1 and

USLA has the right to reproduce such photographs. 8. Intellectual Property I acknowledge that USLA owns all rights subsisting in copyright, trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, images (including photographs, video and film), service marks or performance rights relating to the Team and my performances as a member of the Squad and/or Team. 9. Medical Information I authorize: 9.1 Any medical practitioner, sports scientist or therapist whom I have consulted during the

twelve months prior to the commencement of the Period of the Agreement to provide details of any illness or injury which I have sustained or may sustain or of any pre-existing medical condition, to the medical officer of the Team and/or USLA when required by him or them. I understand that such information is required solely to determine my medical fitness to perform to the best of my ability as a member of the Squad or Team.

9.2 The medical officer of the Squad and/or Team and/or USLA to make full disclosure to the

Team Coach and Team Manager of any information obtained under clause 9.1, any detection of a prohibited drug or stimulant or practice under clause 10, and of any diagnoses or treatment that has been made or prescribed for me; and

9.3 The USLA to retain any medical information obtained in respect of me and the results of

any tests or examination carried out on me for use in research and publication in medical or scientific papers provided that such publication preserves the rules of medical confidentially.

10. Drug Testing I agree to provide a sample of my own urine and/or body fluid for analysis by a drug testing agency to determine whether or not I have taken or used prohibited drugs, stimulants or substances or used a prohibited method in breach of the Anti-Doping Policy of ILS. I acknowledge that if I am in contravention of the Anti Doping Policy of the ILS, this Agreement may be terminated by USLA under clause 13 and that I will automatically be withdrawn from the Squad and/or Team and be required to immediately leave the Squad activities or the nominated international event and return to my usual place of residence. 11 Insurance I acknowledge that USLA has not arranged Personal Accident or Public Liability Insurance for me while I am involved in Squad and/or Team activities and during participation in the nominated international event. 12. Exclusion of Liability and Indemnity 12.1 In this clause “USLA” means and includes:

a) USLA, its directors, officers and managers;

b) the officials, coaches, medical practitioners, sports scientists, therapists and other officials of USLA;

c) any independent contractor from time to time employed by USLA; and

d) any voluntary worker carrying out duties for USLA whether in an honorary or unpaid

capacity or otherwise. 12.2 I agree that USLA will not be under any liability to me for any loss, damage or injury of

any kind arising from or in connection with, directly or indirectly, any act, omission or fault of any person (including USLA) in respect of:

a) this Agreement;

b) my participation or non-participation in any training for the Squad or Team or as

otherwise directed by the Coach or USLA;

c) any disciplinary action taken against me or involving me by USLA;

d) any medical or scientific examinations and tests conducted on me during the Period of the Agreement; or

e) any issue arising in respect of selection; and

f) I release USLA from any actions, suits, proceedings, claims or demands which I may

have in respect of any such loss, damage or injury. 12.3 I agree to indemnify USLA and will at all times keep USLA indemnified from and against

any actions, suits, causes of action, proceedings, claims and damages (whether in respect of damage to property, personal injury or otherwise, and including all legal costs and other expenses suffered or incurred by me) which may be taken or made against USLA or incurred or become payable by USLA.

13. Termination 13.1 I agree and understand this Agreement may be terminated prior to the end of the Period

of the Agreement by:

a) agreement between me and USLA;

b) USLA by written notice to me if, at any time, I fail to comply with any of my obligations in this Agreement, or behave in a manner that brings the USLA into disrepute;

c) USLA by written notice to me if, I am injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated such that after

medical examination, the USLA or the Coach considers me unfit to participate in Squad and/or Team activities including the nominated international event.

13.2 I agree and understand if this Agreement is terminated under clause 13.1 I will

automatically be withdrawn from the Squad or Team and be immediately required to leave the Squad or Team activities and return to my usual place of residence.

13.3 I agree and understand if this Agreement is terminated under clause 13.1 (b) I may also

be disciplined by the USLA under their respective constitutions and rules.

14. Code of Conduct

As an USLA member I agree to meet the following requirements in regard to my conduct during any USLA sanctioned activity.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

• Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others

• Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions

• Make a commitment to providing quality service

• Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, USLA standards, rules, regulations and policies

• Operate within the rules of surf lifesaving including national, international and the Anti-

Doping Policy guidelines that govern the USLA

• Understand my responsibility if I breach, or are aware of any breaches of, the code of ethics

• Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards others

• Refrain from any form of harassment or discrimination towards others

• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity in accordance with relevant

USLA policy

• Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured

• Be punctual and dressed accordingly

• Be a positive role model 15. Disputes If I and USLA are in dispute about the interpretation of this Agreement, or any other matter arising under it, it is agreed that USLA and I will try and negotiate in good faith to resolve it. If such negotiation does not result in an agreement, then it is agreed the dispute will be finally resolved by an arbitrator appointed by the USLA. 16. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of United States and the parties each agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the appropriate jursidiction. I hope this letter clearly sets out what USLA expects of you and what you can expect from USLA while you are a member of the Squad and/or Team. If you have any questions, please contact the National High Performance Manager. If you agree to the above, then please sign a copy of this letter and return it to USLA no later than 5.00 pm on Date. The signing of this document does not constitute selection. Selection of athletes to the

Squad or Team will be advised to successful athletes in accordance with the USLA Selection Policy. Yours sincerely Kevin C. Sweat National Team, Manager I, _____________________________________________________ (please write name) have read this letter and understand it. I acknowledge and agree to its terms and agree to be bound by it. Signed by _________________________________ Dated: __________________________ (First Name and Last Name) Athlete PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN DECLARATION If the Athlete is under the age of 18 years, the Athlete’s parent or guardian must also sign the Agreement. I, being the parent/guardian of ____________________________ (insert Applicants name) have read this letter and understand it. I acknowledge and agree to its terms and agree to my child and I being bound by it. Further, I agree to my child participating in Squad and Team activities, and the nominated international event as described and to the obligations and conditions set out for participation in the Squad and Team. Signed by ________________________________ Dated: __________________________ Parent or Guardian of Athlete _____________________________________ Name (Printed)

USLA Lifeguard Competition Rules and Operational Procedures

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SECTION 1- GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The basic objectives of USLA Lifeguard Competitions are: (1) to sustain and uplift employee morale; (2) to stimulate personnel interest in rescue skill training; and (3) to acquaint the general public with water safety procedures and skills used daily by professional lifeguards to advance public safety at the beach. It is the further objective of the USLA to standardize the rules and regulations governing national and regional championship events, thereby contributing toward more harmonious relationships among the various lifeguard agencies and associated USLA Chapters.

1.2 POLICY

At no time must said USLA competition or personnel participation in said competition be permitted to interfere with established lifeguard operations or effective public safety on the membership's beaches. All lifeguard personnel competing or participating in USLA competition must be fully qualified members in good standing.

1.3 SANCTION Approval or consent of the USLA given to the Host of any lifeguard event for the utilization of the USLA Competition Rules and Regulations of said event. The rules and regulations are to be followed in all USLA sanctioned events.

1.4 HOST The affiliate of the USLA or other USLA sanctioned Host under whose jurisdiction or within whose geographical area any sanctioned event shall fall.

1.5 EVENT REGISTRATION & FEES All competitors must register prior to the lifesaving competition in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by the host organizing committee and the USLA Competition Committee. Each Chapter must designate and register one team captain prior to the start of the competition. RELAYS are to be registered by TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY.

1.6 ELIGIBILITY

a. Each individual must be a PROFESSIONAL, LIFE or ALUMNI MEMBER of a USLA chapter lifeguard service.

b. COMPETITORS must have fulfilled their USLA dues obligation prior to commencement of the competition. c. Non-USLA member foreign competitors must apply in writing to the

appropriate USLA Competition Committee Chairman for a waiver of eligibility requirements and will not be eligible for awards or points, and may only compete in individual events, with the exception of Beach Flags. The official


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on site physician may declare a competitor ineligible if they are determined to present a physical danger to themselves or others.

1.7 COMPETITION CATEGORIES All USLA Championship events will consist of the following:

a. USLA Competition Events – USLA Competition Events shall be conducted as one of the five following age group/gender categories:

1) Open – Any member of a USLA Chapter may compete 2) Open Men – Open only to male members of a USLA Chapter 3) Open Women - Open only to female members of a USLA Chapter 4) Master’s Men - Restricted to 30 years plus male age groups in five

year increments. (30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 and above).

5) Master’s Women - Restricted to 30 years plus female age groups in five year increments. (30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 and above).*All competitors must wear assigned colored wrist bands based upon their age group category.

b. Open Events (2) 1) Landline Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter 2) Taplin Relay – 4 teams per Chapter

c. Open Men’s Events (12)

1) Surf Race 2) Run-Swim-Run 3) Board Race 4) Surfski Race 5) Ironman 6) American Ironman 7) Beach Flags 8) 2 Kilometer Beach Run 9) Surf Boat Race

10) Board Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter 11) Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter 12) Beach Relay – 4 teams per Chapter

d. Open Women’s Events (12)

1) Surf Race 2) Run-Swim-Run 3) Board Race 4) Surfski Race 5) Ironwoman 6) American Ironwoman


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7) Beach Flags 8) 2 Kilometer Beach Run 9) Surf Boat Race

10) Board rescue Race- 4 teams per Chapter 11) Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter 12) Beach Relay – 4 teams per Chapter

b. Masters Age Group events (9)

1) Surf Race 2) Run-Swim-Run 3) Board Race 4) Surfski Race 5) Ironman/Ironwoman 6) American Ironwoman/Ironwoman 7) Beach Flags 8) 2 Kilometer Beach Run 9) Surf Boat Race

Ocean individual events and the Surfboat event are conducted in five-year age groups. In the Surfboat event, the team shall consist of two competitors. They shall compete in the age group of the younger competitor. A competitor may only race in an open event plus their respective age group or a younger age group. Competitors are restricted to one age group per event.

1.8 USLA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

a. Surf Race b. Run-Swim-Run c. Board Race d. Surfski Race e. Ironman / Ironwoman f. American Ironman / American Ironwoman g. Beach Flags h. 2 Kilometer Beach Run i. Surf Boat Race j. Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter* k. Beach Relay – 4 teams per Chapter* l. Board Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter* m. Landline Rescue Race – 4 teams per Chapter* n. Taplin Relay – 4 teams per Chapter*

*Relay events – Entries must be made by TEAM CAPTAIN ONLY

1.9 SCORING Chapter points shall be awarded in each Championship event.


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a. Open, Open Men’s and Open Women’s, according to the following schedule: First Place: 12 points Second Place: 10 points Third Place: 9 points Fourth Place: 8 points Fifth Place: 7 points Sixth Place: 5 points Seventh Place: 4 points Eighth Place: 3 points Ninth Place: 2 points Tenth Place: 1 point

b. Chapter points shall be awarded in each Master’s age group events according to the following schedule:

First Place: 5 points Second Place: 3 points Third Place: 1 point

c. Chapters cannot combine points to place higher in team standings. If a team, in a team event, consists of members from different Chapters, then they shall divide the Chapter points. All events shall score towards the team championship.

d. Ties in overall team point scores shall be broken using the following system: 1) Most first-place final finishes in all Open Divisions. 2) Most second-place final finishes in all Open Divisions. 3) Most third-place final finishes in all Open Divisions;…and so on.

Ties (dead heats) in finals shall be declared as such and the points divided equally among the teams involved. For example, in a 2-way tie for first place, 11 points shall be allocated to each team. When a tie occurs in an ocean event that qualifies for a final, the tied competitors shall advance to the final. However, if there are insufficient places available in the final, a repêchage shall be conducted between the tied competitors to determine the finalist.

e. No points shall be credited to any team if an event is cancelled – even if some heats have been run.

f. Competition results will be posted on USLA.org. 1.10 USLA COMPETITION AWARDS

a. The USLA shall provide standardized awards for each competitor placing within, but not limited to, first through fifth position in all USLA Championship events.

b. An overall point score National Lifeguard Championship perpetual team trophy will be awarded to the Division A championship team (the Howard Lee Trophy) and to the Division B championship team (the LACOLA Trophy). Overall point score team trophies will be awarded to the top three highest scoring Chapter teams in Division A and Division B. Division A consists of Chapters whose agency(ies) employ 101 employees or more. Division B consists of Chapters whose agency(ies) employ 100


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employees or less. An employee is defined as anyone who works for any agency within a given Chapter. No individual agency within a grouped Chapter may compete in both classes. No individual may compete for scoring in the two different divisions. Individuals may compete as "event-mates" in two and four person events being from different divisions and the points will be divided accordingly.

c. An Open Point Score perpetual trophy (the Greg Farry Trophy) will be awarded to the Chapter team with the highest point score in the Open, Open Men’s and Open Women’s events only.

d. The Sheridan Byerly Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the USLA Region scoring the most points at the National Lifeguard Championships.

e. High Point Individual awards will be presented to the male and female competitor scoring the most points in the Open and Open Men’s or Open Women's Categories, including relays.

f. The Billy George Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the individual, who in the opinion of the Officials displayed the best sportsmanship at the USLA National Championships.

g. No monetary awards may be offered or taken as a competitive award in USLA sanctioned events.

1.11 USLA CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE USLA Championship events will be run independently and continuously from start to finish each day without interruption of any non-USLA events. No event shall be delayed due to equipment problems, subject to the discretion of the Head Official. Every USLA National Lifeguard Championship shall be held over the period of three days. It is suggested that competition begin at 8:00 a.m. each day. The competition schedule may be changed to comply with local conditions or to avoid placing competitors, officials, spectators or equipment in danger.

1.12 USLA COMPETITION COMMITTEE The USLA Competition Committee shall consist of the Competition Coordinator from each Region or the Region’s designee.


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SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION 2.1 EVENT OFFICIALS

Shall be appointed by the respective Competition Chairperson. 2.2 THE EVENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

a. The Competition Chairperson (or their designee) will be the Head Official. b. The Head Official will assign the Course Referees and others of the corps of

officials as deemed necessary. The Head Official, Course Referees and USLA Medical Advisor (if present) shall comprise the Event Oversight Committee.

c. In consultation with the Host the Event Oversight Committee shall have the power to postpone or cancel any or all events, and to alter the venue of the competition, owing to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

d. The Committee shall make every effort within its power to see that all rules, requirements and operational procedures of the USLA Competition Manual are followed.

2.3 AREA ALLOCATION The Head Official is empowered to define the respective competition and marshaling areas for all events.

2.4 BUOY PLACEMENT All buoys shall be placed by the Host under the direction of the Head Official or their designee, meeting the USLA distance requirements as conditions warrant. Buoy placement must be done prior to the starting of the competition.

2.5 OFFICIATING WATER CRAFT The Host must provide a boat, or other suitable craft approved by the Head Official and manned by an efficient crew, that shall be in attendance at the buoys during all swimming events. Failure to provide a suitable craft shall result in the Head Official or his designee refusing to sanction the holding of events. Every official’s craft must be equipped with a 2-way radio for communications with officials on the beach. and standard safety equipment. The craft shall be assigned to the competition and free from all other routine lifeguarding responsibilities.

2.6 CRAFT SCALE(S) The craft scale(s) will be available the day prior to the commencement of competition. It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that their craft meets the minimum weight requirement and equipment standards as defined in Section 6 of these rules

2.7 ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS IN CHARGE

Once the competition has begun the Event Officials (National, Regional, Local) are in charge.


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SECTION 3 - OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES 3.1 NOTIFICATION

Officials should be notified of the competition and their appointment to a particular position at an event and of the time to report for briefing, etc. Notification should within be a reasonable amount of time.

3.2 OFFICIAL UNIFORMS Officials shall be provided with and wear a distinctive uniform.

3.3 THE HEAD OFFICAL In conjunction with the Event Oversight Committee, a. Shall be responsible for all matters relating to the actual conduct of the

competition. Shall have the power to make any alteration in the schedule that they deem necessary. An announcement shall be made of such alteration.

b. Shall appoint a Protest Committee as required to consider and adjudicate protests

c. Shall consider and adjudicate on any unbecoming conduct during the competition or event

d. Shall, if required, exercise the power to disqualify or penalize a competitor. The Head Official is not required to give notification of any disqualification or penalty until the conclusion of the relevant event.

e. Shall have the power to refer the offense and/or offenders to the Association (National, Regional, Local), for consideration of further penalty.

3.4 COURSE REFEREES Course Referees shall be appointed by the Head Official to control and organize events of the competition. While in control of a particular event they shall be responsible only to the Head Official

3.5 FINISH JUDGES a. Determine the order of finishing of contestants. b. Report on any infringement of competition rules to the Course Referee. c. Position themselves to have an uninterrupted view of the finish line. d. Assign finish places to the competitors as they complete the event.

3.6 OTHER JUDGES

Other Judges may be utilized as needed, with their duties defined by the Course Referee and the relevant event. They may include water judges, break judges, timers and awards presenters.

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b. Recall the competitors by pistol shot (rapid), by whistle signal or by other means, if in their opinion the start is an unfair one. Recall signal must be consistent during the competition.

c. Has the power to disqualify a competitor for starting before their time, or for willfully disobeying orders, or for any other obstruction during the start. (One false start is charged to the field, further false starts shall be charged to an individual resulting in disqualification).

d. Notify the Course Referee of all disqualifications.

3.8 MARSHAL a. Shall assemble the competitors for events and place the Competitors into

heats b. Shall insure that competitors are ready to compete, and that they present

themselves with their equipment and competition attire when called to the event.

c. Shall render competitors liable for disqualifications for failure to comply with their directions. Such competitors shall be reported to the Course Referee.

d. Shall insure that any competitors warming up after the start of the first heat must not interfere in any way with the conduct of any aspect of the competition.

e. Shall review the event details and rules with the competitors, including the start, the course and the finish.

f. Shall see that all competitors under his control are in proper uniform and regulation caps as laid down by the Association.

g. Shall have the power to prevent a competitor from starting an event if they are wearing a uniform that is of objectionable nature or one failing to comply with the Association’s standards. The Marshal shall notify the Course Referee of all such actions.

3.9 COURSE RECORDERS Shall record the order in which each placed competitor or team finishes in each event, together with the time where necessary.

3.10 SCOREKEEPER The Scorekeeper shall:

a. Keep a running total of the points scored. b. Supply news media and Competition Officials with the above information as

appropriate. c. Provide official results and/or score sheet after the conclusion of the competition. d. Post the competition results on USLA.org as appropriate.

3.11 ANNOUNCER

The Announcer shall: a. Receive and broadcast the official results as they are made available. it.


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b. In cooperation with the Course Officials, notify competitors of the timing of upcoming events and appropriate venues

c. Keep the spectators informed, acknowledge sponsors and, where applicable, describe the events and explain the running of the events to maintain public interest.

d. Shall be required to attend all briefings of the Competition Officials. 3.12 PRESENTATION OFFICIAL

The Presentation Official will be responsible for all awards being presented during the event.


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SECTION 4 - GENERAL COMPETITIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES 4.1 EQUIPMENT

The following is a list of equipment to aid the running of an efficient competition. The list is not intended to be exhaustive, but merely to outline basic equipment items. It is suggested that the Host of a competition propose amendments and/or additions to the list to aid future competition. a. Flags and buoys (recommended color and size, see Figure 4.1) b. Poles and cones (for beach markers) c. Rope, lines and anchors with chain (see Figure 4.2) d. Lane markers e. Judge’s stand f. P.A. system g. Starter megaphones h. Three 32-caliber starter’s pistols (or equivalent, or air horns if starter’s pistols

are not available) i. Whistles j. Twenty stop watches Boats or PWCs for Water Judges k. 10 – 12 Hand-held portable radios (for 2-way communication between the

officials) l. Crowd control line m. Flag standards for water starts and finishes n. Registration Desk (personnel, forms, pens, pencils, markers, etc.) o. Competition course information area p. Vehicles (for equipment and surfboat transportation) q. Tractor (for possible spectator mounds) r. Minimum of two cordless drills with auger bits per venue with adequate back-

up batteries and chargers s. Two “Craft Scales” t. Cut pieces of rubber hose, 12” in length, for Beach Flags (minimum of 50)

4.2 COMPETITION AREA SET UP

All competition related set up shall be placed by the Host under the direction of the Head Official or their designee, meeting the USLA distance requirements as conditions warrant. Flag and buoy placement must be done prior to the starting of the competition. (see Figure x)

4.3 COMPETITION CAPS/HELMETS/JERSEYS/SWIMWEAR a. Each individual Chapter shall be responsible to design and produce an official

Chapter Competition cap (beanie) that identifies their Chapter. b. The Chapter’s official cap shall be worn on the head of the competitor and

securely fastened under the chin at the start and finish of each event. Competitors shall not be disqualified for loss of their competition cap after the start if they complete all aspects of the event and it can be determined that they did not voluntarily remove their cap during the event.


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c. Competitors must wear their current official Chapter’s cap, not that of any other Chapter.

d. Competition caps shall be required in every event except the Surfboat event. e. In the Surfboat event helmets MUST BE WORN f. Design of Chapter cap shall be subject to approval of the USLA Competition

Committee. g. All finalists must wear event sponsor competition jerseys, if provided,

otherwise Vests or Lycra tops are optional. h. Referee has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swim wear does

not comply with the following standards: The swim wear of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and not carry any symbol which may be considered offensive. All swim wear shall be non-transparent. Competitors shall not wear or use anything that may aid buoyancy.

i. Other Apparel- Swim goggles may be worn. The wearing of protective sunscreen is permitted. Sunglasses or optical glasses may be worn in all events with the exception of Beach Flags where eye protection or optical glasses worn must be suitably designed for that event. Jewelry that, in the opinion of the Referee, has the potential to cause injury to either the wearer or other competitors must be removed or taped over prior to the competition.

4.4 Commercial identification policy The Event Oversight Committee reserves the right to order the removal or coverage of commercial identification in conflict with official championship sponsors. This includes body tattoos. Notwithstanding the foregoing, official sponsors of chapters and teams may retain their identification on competition apparel and equipment irrespective of commercial conflict, but must not display other signs, banners, flags, or other identification within close proximity to the competition arena. Competitors in all craft event heats, semi-finals, and finals may be required to carry championship sponsor signage affixed on craft or equipment provided. All team and individual sponsor signage on craft and equipment will not be covered unless it is unavoidable when fitting the championship sponsor signage. Every co-operation is requested in this regard; the support of sponsors helps to curtail significant expenses that would otherwise be passed onto competition participants.

4.5 HEATS/FINALS COMPETITOR LIMITS

The Course Referees shall decide whether events will be conducted in heats, semi-finals, or finals providing that the maximum number of competitors in a heat, or final race, shall not exceed the following, while also taking into account safety and the prevailing conditions.

a. Surf Race 32 competitors b. Run-Swim-Run 32 competitors


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c. Board Race 16 Competitors d. Surfski Race 16 Competitors e. Ironman / Ironwoman 16 Competitors f. American Ironman 16 Competitors g. American Ironwoman 32 Competitors h. Beach Flags 16 Competitors i. 2 Kilometer Beach Run 100 Competitors j. Surf Boat Race 15 teams of 2 competitors k. Rescue Race 10 teams of 4 competitors l. Beach Relay 10 teams of 4 competitors m. Board Rescue Race 10 teams of 2 competitors n. Landline Rescue Race 10 teams of 4 competitors o. Taplin Relay 16 teams of 4 competitors

4.6 HEAT PLACEMENT Competitors will be placed in heats by a draw or random computer placement. As much as is possible, an effort shall be made to have competitors from the same Chapter in different heats.

4.7 FINAL EVENT QUALIFICATION a. Equal numbers of top finishers from each heat will be placed into the Final. b. Where necessary Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals may be run. c. The Quarter and Semi Finals can be less than ten competitors per heat to

comply with the mathematical formula necessary to accommodate the ultimate goal of reaching 10, 12, 16, or 32 competitors for the Final.

d. A maximum of 50 %, or roughly half of the field in each heat should advance to the next round.

e. Only competitors who appear and register for the heats of an event shall be eligible to compete in the event’s Quarter Finals, Semi Finals or Final.

f. Once a Chapter or Team has participated in the first qualifying heat, Quarter, or Semi-final of an event, it is not possible to change the composition for the rest of that particular event. No changes to the Team composition can be made after it has competed in the first qualifying round of an event.

4.8 GROUPS

a. Open Men, Open Women, and Master age group events will be run independently of each other. b. Masters age groups may be run together. Groups can be combined only with the consent of the affected competitors, or when two groups combined total no more than the maximum number of competitors allowed per event.

d. All groups will always be placed and scored separately. e. The preferred order will be Open Men first, Open Women second, and Masters age groups as follows: 30-34, 35-39 Men, 30-34, 35-39 Women, 40- 44, 45-49 Men, 40-44, 45-49 Women, etc. 4.9 STARTS

a. Two Officials are needed for all starts: Starter, and a Course Referee.


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b. The “One Start Rule” shall be in used in all events. c. STARTING OF EVENTS

The process of starting events should commence with a signal, or command, that indicates “ready”, the Starter shall give the ready command “You are now in the hands of the Starter” at the beginning of the event and when the competitors are properly assembled at the starting line.

Followed by a signal, or command, that indicates “set”. Followed by a signal, or command, that indicates “a start”. The Starter shall start the race the by the sounding of the gun, air horn or whistle, when conditions allow and the line is stable. If, for any reason, the Starter has to speak to any competitor after either command, the start process shall be recommenced.

4.10 DISQUALIFICATION

a. Any competitor who violates the rules of a given event may be disqualified. Competitors or teams may be disqualified from an event or from the entire

competition. Where a competitor is disqualified for any reason, in a heat or a final, the place he/she would have held shall be awarded to the competitor who finished next and all lower placing competitors shall be advanced 1 place. Where a competitor is disqualified for any reason the event results shall not include a place or time for the competitor. Where a competitor does not finish an event (DNF), the event results shall not include a place or time for the competitor. b. The “One Start Rule” shall be used in all events.

1.) All competitors who START (i.e. commence a starting motion) after assuming a final set position, and before the starting signal, shall be disqualified, except for Beach Flags in which the competitor(s) shall be eliminated. 2.) If the starting signal sounds before the disqualification is declared, the competitors shall be called back and start again. 3.) The signal to call back the competitors shall be the same as the starting signal but repeated. 4.) Any competitor who is disqualified for a false start shall not be permitted to continue in the race and must withdraw from the starting line. 5.) All competitors who fail to comply with the starter’s commands, disturbs others in the race through sound or otherwise, may be disqualified or eliminated (in the case of Beach Flags).

c. Any competitor that is deemed to be unsportsmanlike by the officials may be disqualified for the remainder of the competition. d. Competitors or teams who are deemed to have competed unfairly may be

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1.) Committing a doping or doping-related infraction. 2.) Impersonating another competitor. 3.) Competing twice in the same individual event. 4.) Competing twice in the same event in different teams. 5.) Purposely interfering with a course to gain an advantage. 6.) Jostling or obstructing other competitors or handlers so as to impede their progress. 7.) Receiving physical or material outside assistance (other than verbal or

other direction except where specifically excluded by the rules of the event). Anyone aiding a competitor shall cause that competitor to be subject to disqualification (exceptions shall include equipment handlers) and may themselves be disqualified.

The referee and/or the relevant official(s) shall have absolute discretion in determining whether a competitor, team, or handler has competed unfairly. Fighting will not be tolerated. Any competitor involved in a fight shall be disqualified from the remainder of the current competition as well as any USLA sanctioned competitions in the following year. Striking any official is grounds for a lifetime suspension from USLA events and may also result in criminal prosecution. Any competitor entering the water in the competition area, in an event that they are not currently participating in shall be subject to disqualification.

4.11 PROTESTS

a. Protests shall be in writing, on an official Protest Form, made by the protesting TEAM CAPTAIN ONLY and shall be accompanied by a $25 US cash filing fee, within 30 minutes of the incident. Protests made by any other team member may result in disqualification of the individual or team from the event or the remainder of the competition.

b. Protests may be lodged for reasons of ineligibility of a competitor or equipment, a rule violation by a competitor, or may include impediment by competitors, judges or bystanders.

c. The judgement call of the officials are not subject to protest d. Protests are to be presented to the Head Official. e. A Protest Committee shall be appointed by the Head Official. Such

Committee shall be made up of three Event Officials. The Protest Committee shall review and adjudicate the protest.

f. The Protest Committee may use any available material, including digital cameras, video cameras or any evidence relevant to the incident.

g. The Protest Committee shall come to a final decision as expeditiously as possible, and no later then the commencement of the next level of that competition, unless the event has already proceeded to the next level of competition or documentation (such as verification of employment) is not readily available.


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h. Protests which are successful shall be refunded the filing fee. i. Further penalties, disqualifications, suspensions, etc. may be imposed at a

later time. j. Protests and subsequent rulings shall be reviewed at the next regularly

scheduled Competition Committee meeting. 4.12 DRUG POLICY

The USLA condemns the practice of doping in sport. Doping is cheating and against the rules and ethics of sport. It is harmful to the image of sport and may be harmful to competitors. The USLA is committed to contribute towards and support the USOC policies and procedures aimed at the prevention of doping in sport and the achievement of drug free sport, and as a member federation of the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS), is committed to observing the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as laid down in ILS Policies and procedures. A policy of drug free competition with possible drug testing has therefore been adopted and endorsed by the USLA at all events. All Competitors may be subjected to drug testing.

Selection Criteria for the United States Life Saving Association

National Team

1. One of the key issues is determining the actual criteria for selection to the USLA Life Saving Team. Competitors want to know what they have to do to be selected. However, team selection these days is not easy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the key fact is that with team sizes limited, each team member must be proficient at more than one or two events. To be the champion in one event may not be enough to gain selection for the team unless that team member can contribute in several other areas.

2. Competitors also have to understand that the selection of the team will

depend on the overall balance and what each competitor can offer to the team as a whole. For that reason, the team selected for the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup or the International Surf Challenge may well be very different from that selected for the ILS World Championships 6 months later. There is no hard and fast rule.

3. The USLA agrees that the overall aim of any USLA Team is to achieve the

best results that are possible taking the actual events and calibre of the other teams into account. Given that this is the overriding factor, the policy must be to select the best team that is available from those people eligible to compete for the United States of America.

4. It has been agreed therefore that any USLA competitor, wherever they

reside, if eligible and able to participate, and worthy of their selection should be selected.

5. To consider if a person is suitable for selection, any performances in a

recognised national or international competition within 36 months of the Championships being contested and up to the point where the team is selected, should be taken into account by the selectors.

Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup in September 2007

6. For the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup in Japan in September

1, 2007, any performance in any national event and any other recognised international event, including the World Championships in Australia, from the beginning of July 2005 until the team is picked in July 2007 would be considered.

Team to be selected by 10th July 2007 (it is confirmed by the organisers that final entries must be made by July 20, 2007).

International Surf Challenge in November / December 2007

7. For the International Surf Challenge in Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia on

November 30, December 1 and 2, 2007, any performance in any national event, and any other recognised international event, since September 2005, until the team is picked in either August would be considered.

Team to be selected by August 15, 2007 (at this stage it has not been confirmed when the final entry date for this event is due).

World Championships in July 2008

8. For the World Championships, in July 2008, any performance any performance in any national event, and any other recognised international event from the beginning of Summer 2006 until the team is picked in Spring 2008 would be considered. This would mean that performances in any of the following events will be considered.

Team to be selected by June 2007 (it is likely that the preliminary entries must be made within one month of the event, and final entries no later than 48 hours before)

What does this mean for the competitors?

9. What this means for the competitors is that all performances that they demonstrate in any recognised national or international event in the periods stated will be considered for selection. Turning up to specific events is not a pre-condition for selection. However, attendance at any of the events listed does give every competitor the opportunity to show what they can do in a variety of conditions and events.

10. Similarly, attendance at every event is not a guarantee of selection,

neither is winning any specific race in any specific event. While this was the selection policy used for certain events (such as the Goodwill Games) in the past these were specific situations requiring specific policies at that time.

11. As stated above, the selectors need to consider the following:

The status of the event being contested The potential for achieving the best result for the United States Lifesaving

Association Team across the range of events The potential for medal performances The potential for qualifying for finals Previous experience of reaching finals and medalling in international

events The overall balance of the team required for the event

The performance contribution that each member can make to the team overall

12. Participation in the events listed above will assist selectors in determining

each individuals potential to contribute performance to the team, qualify for finals and ultimately win medals, but it is not a guarantee of selection, nor a pre-condition for entry.

13. The events will be held when stated and it is for the individual to decide

whether to participate or not. With the ranking series, points gained across the range of events might well be crucial to determining selection when competitors are closely ranked. However, there is no hard and fast rule. It is the performances in the events listed that will ultimately need to be considered by the selectors.

14. The aim is to achieve the best results possible to the USLA Team. World

Championships should not be used for â€œdevelopmentâ€� purposes. National Training Squads

15. Potential competitors will develop through being part of a training squad that will be selected on an ongoing basis. Whenever it is possible to get the squad together this will happen. However, being in the squad is no guarantee of selection. Similarly, a competitor who is not part of the training squad could still be selected if the performances put in merit selection.

16. Attendance at National Training Squad events will enable the team

management and selectors to see how competitors develop and check that their attitude and behaviours are right for the tight team spirit that needs to be generated. It will also allow the team management to monitor the fitness levels of those with a potential for selection.

Who selects the team?

17. The USLA National Team Manager and USLA Competition Chairman are jointly appointing a USLA Team Coach and Assistant Team Coaches for each team that is to be selected. The National Team Manager and the Chief Coach will chair the selection panel and his/her Assistant Coaches will also be members of the panel.

18. As soon as these persons have been appointed, their details will be

circulated so everybody is aware of who is involved, and you can expect to see them in attendance at the national events of both organisations in future.

19. Finally, if you have any questions about these criteria or the process, please contact the National team manager: [email protected]

Date Event TravelHotel

Location18-Jul Arrive in Berlin Berlin19-Jul Warm-up Berlin20-Jul Opening Ceremony Berlin21-Jul Pool Berlin22-Jul Pool Berlin23-Jul Pool/SERC/Travel to Warnemunde Warnemunde24-Jul Ocean Training Warnemunde25-Jul Ocean/Warnemunde Warnemunde26-Jul Ocean/Warnemunde/Closing Ceremony Warnemunde27-Jul Travel to Berlin/Leave for USA

Paid Item Reimbursed1,400.00$ Deposit on Berlin Flights $1,400.00

Schedule For USA National

ScheduleHotel Cost

Check in New Berlin Hotel

$5,656.65 141.00 per nightCheck out of New Berlin Hotel $1,600.00

$1,600.00$1,600.00$1,600.00

Check out of Warnemunde HotelHotel Total $12,056.65

Flights to Berlin $17,500.00Flights to NY $4,900.00Registration $450.00Transportation $750.00Daily Food and Water for Athletes $500.00

Total $36,156.65

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United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts/Recognition, Awards, and Presentations

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Adrienne Groh

Committee Members: Bart Mattaliano MA, Mike Bartlett SW, Don Rohrer SW, Janie Watson SA, Mike Beuerlein SW, Jim McCrady SE, Jerry Gavin GL, Joe Peccoraro GL, Gerry Falconer SE, Alex Peabody SW, Mickey Hutto SA

Introduction

This committee continues to work well as a team to bring recognition to lifesaving and honor those courageous individuals as well as recognize outstanding agencies for their dedicated service. We feel that it is an enormous accomplishment to launch the National Awards Program, which Mike Bartlett spent numerous hours working on with the help of the committee, to our members and Board of Directors. It is a program that we can all be proud of for the hard work we do all over the world. I also wish to thank Jerry Gavin for ordering the ribbons for all of our recognition categories for Class A uniforms.


1. Launched the National Awards Program. 2. Ordered the ribbons for Class A uniforms for all Heroic Acts recognition categories. 3. Recipient letters sent out to invite award recipients to the Hawaii meeting. 4. Certificates for recipients that were voted on in Charleston


1. Discuss wording for award certificates including posthumous recognition. 2. Address budget issues involved with new program as well as continued costs of certificates. 3. Discuss any benefits of moving the awards program to Certification 4. Discuss website potential to list all award categories on usla.org. 5. Work on completion of Heroic Acts updated list for the website 6. Submissions

Attachments

1. Submissions from Charleston, November 2007 1.1. Hunter Precher – Mid-Atlantic, Heroic Act - Tabled for further research

1.2. Carrie Rider – Mid-Atlantic, Award of Merit - Passed for Award of Merit

1.3. Belmar Beach Patrol - Mid-Atlantic, National Lifesaving Award - Not Passed

1.4. Steven Ketterer – Mid-Atlantic, Heroic Act - Passed for Heroic Act

1.5. Frankie Choyeski, Michael Thomas, Francisco Jiminez – Southwest, Heroic Act - Passed for

Heroic Act

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1.6. Shaine LaVoie- Southwest, Heroic Act - Passed for Heroic Act

1.7. Bob Moser, Noel Case - Southeast - Withdrawn by the Southeast Region

1.8. Marine Lt. McManus, Jason Garcia – Southeast - Tabled for further research

1.9. John Lloyd – South Atlantic - Withdrawn by the South Atlantic Region

1.10. Giancarlo Squicimari (submitted at the meeting) Tabled for further research

2. New Submissions for Kauai, April 2008 2.1. Ray Howell – Pacific Islands (waiting on paperwork) 2.2. Rob Rogerson and Palm Beach County Guards – Southeast – Heroic Act(waiting on

paperwork) 2.3. Long Beach Lifeguard Association - Project Ecuador for the- National Lifesaving Award 2.4. Michael E. James – Southeast – Medal of Valor 2.5. National Awards Program – Huntington Beach Surf Lifesaving Assoc. – National Award for Professional

Achievement 2.6. National Awards Program – Town of Wrightsville Beach – National Award for Commitment and

Dedication to Public Safety and Education 2.7. Summer Watson and Amy Dichiro – Southwest Region – No category chosen on form 2.8. Michael Barrett, Moses Cuprill, and Raymond Johnson – Southwest – Heroic Act

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United States Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguards

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Reenie Boyer

Committee Members: NE – No Participation

MA – Denise Blair (Secretary), Tom Daly, Cineva Kline

GL – Erin Joyce

NW – No Participation

SA – Dan Condell, John Von Rosenberg, Jose Pena

GC – Tony Pryor

SE - Jo Wagenhals

SW – Charlotte Graham, Jon Mitchell (Junior Jam Editor)

PI – No Participation

Introduction

Plan a fun safe Junior Lifeguard Program for your agency this summer!

Remember our Junior Lifeguards are your future Lifeguards…select Instructors that will be excellent role models and set a great example.


1. Answer many questions from JG Coordinators around the entire country. 2. Worked with President Brewster and Jay Westcott from Da Fin on the JG Program Discount

Program. 3. Developed 2008 JG Photo Contest Rules. 4. Worked with Tom Daly and Bill Richardson on JG USLA Rules.


1. Photo Contest – At our Fall meeting, we discussed hosting a photo contest for the USLA JG Members this summer. At Committee, we will approve this summer’s contest rules.

2. Da Fin - Has offered a great discount to JG USLA Members. This program will be presented during

our Committee meeting.

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3. JG USLA Rules - Will be reviewed and approved for publication during our Committee meeting. A special thanks to Bill Richardson for his work on this project.

4. JG National Competition - Will be hosted on August 7th by LACO in Manhattan Beach this summer.

At our Committee meeting, LACO will present unique information regarding this event. 5. Junior Jam Publication – At Committee Junior Jam Editor, Jon Mitchell will discuss ideas for our next

Junior Jam section of the American Lifeguard Magazine. 6. USLA JG Program Guidelines – During Committee, we will review our current Guidelines and

discuss future updates. 7. Round Table - ☺

Attachments

1. Photo Contest Rules 2. Da Fin JG Program Information 3. USLA JG Rules

2008 USLA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

THIS YEAR WE ARE HAVING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FOR THE USLA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD MEMBERS. THERE WILL BE A $100 SAVINGS BOND AWARDED AT THE 2008 FALL USLA MEETING TO THE TOP “AA”, "A", "B" AND "C" DIVISION CONTEST WINNERS. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD COORDINATORS NEED TO SUBMIT (IN PERSON OR BY MAIL) THEIR ORIGINAL TOP 5 POTOGRAPHS (ANY DIVISION) TO THE JG CHAIRPERSON AT THE FALL USLA MEETING. ALL PHOTOS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE USLA. THE BACK OF THE PHOTO MUST INCLUDE:

• JG'S FIRST AND LAST NAME • DIVISION "A", "B" OR "C" • HOME PHONE NUMBER • HOME ADDRESS • JG PROGRAM • JG COORDINATOR'S NAME • JG COORDINATORS PHONE NUMBER

THE PHOTO SHOULD BE ONE-DIMENSIONAL AND THE PRINTED PHOTO SIZE MUST BE AT LEAST 3” BY 5’ AND NO LARGER THAN 11" BY 17". (NO SLIDES) USE BLACK AND WHITE OR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO THE USLA BEACH SAFETY TIPS OR LIFEGUARDING THEMES AS PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES:

1. Swim Near A Lifeguard

2. Learn To Swim

3. Never Swim Alone

4. Don't Fight The Current

5. Swim Sober

6. Leash Your Board

7. Don't Float Where You Can't Swim

8. Life Jackets = Boating Safety

9. Don't Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck

10. At Home, You're The Lifeguard

Reenie Boyer P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915

(949)644-3170 [email protected]

http://www.usla.org/PublicInfo/safety_guide.asp#1











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Made in USA (California) OPTION #1 – VOUCHER 1. DaFiN will provide a customized flyer for you to distribute to all your Junior Guards. The flyer will contain a digital coupon code that may be redeemed on DaFiN’s website to make the discounted purchase. The coupon will be valid only for the following sizes:

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United States Lifesaving Association Certification Committee

Activity Report

Date: March 21, 2007

Committee Chair: Eric Bauer

Committee Members: Tim Harmon - Co chair; Gerry Falconer-Southeast Region; Joe Pecoraro - Great Lakes Region; Scott Petersohn - South Atlantic Region; Bill Richardson - Southwest Region; Dave Shotwell - Mid-Atlantic Region; Kim Tyson - Gulf Coast Region; Cathy Wiederhold - Northwest Region; Dr. Peter Wernicki - Medical Advisor

Introduction

Welcome aboard to the new and returning certification officers. There has been a lot of activity, with a couple of new applications, and much e-mail and phone calls resolving issues. I appreciate Tim Harmon backing me up and insuring I’ve gotten e-mails and answer them. We would like to increase Brenda Warner;’s compensation, as she has not had an increase in 10 years. Certification Officer and Statistics Chair, Rick Gould put out a letter to motivate agencies to get their statistics in, which is a requirement of certification that we are going to enforce. The letter has achieved the desired response with only a few agencies still outstanding. Good job Rick.


1. President Brewster reappointed Certification Officers (Attachment) 2. Reviewed 20 exisitng and 2 new agencies for certification. 3. Issued certificates to 22 agencies.


1. Change in Certification Fee from $250.00 to $300.00 2. Change in wording of 1 year rule to include ARRT certifications 3. Certification Review, 22 agencies 4. Agency complaint and suspension and revocation of certification. 5. Increase Administrators Fees see attached proposed contract

Attachments

1. Certified Agencies 2. Certification Officers 3. Certification Administrator’s Contract

United States Lifesaving Association Certification Officers

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Region: Southwest Mr. Larry Giles 505 South Vulcan Encinitas, Ca. 92024 Work Phone: (760) 644-7308 Fax: 760-633-2818 Home Phone: Email:[email protected] Agency: Encinitas Chapter: Encinitas Appointed: January 2008

Region: Pacific Islands Mr. Ralph Goto 3823 Leahi Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815-4435 Work Phone: 808-922-3888 Fax: 808-922-0411 Home Phone: Email: [email protected] Agency: Honolulu Chapter: Hawaii Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southwest Mr. Rick Gould Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Work Phone: 661-255-4910 Fax: Home Phone: Email: [email protected] Agency: Santa Cruz Chapter: Santa Cruz Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southwest Mr. Richard P. Hidalgo 950 Ocean Lane Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Phone(619) 628-1420 Fax: (619) 628-1421 Email: [email protected] Agency: Imperial Beach Chapter: Imperial Beach Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southwest Mr. Bill Richardson 9361 Cloudhaven Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Phone: (714) 968-9360 Email: [email protected] Agency: Huntington Beach Chapter: Huntington Beach Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southeast Mr. James Hamilton McCrady V 1509 Southwest 12th Court Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Work Phone: 954-828-4577 Fax: 954-467-0238 Home Phone: 954-761-3327 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Agency/Chapter: Ft. Lauderdale Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southeast Joseph M. McManus 13450 77th Street Fellsmere, FL 32948-5673 Work Phone: 772 388-4492 Fax: 772 388 4491 Home Phone: 772 571-9824 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Agency/ Chapter: Indian River County Appointed: January 2008

Region: Southeast Gary Wise 209 Chase Run Destin FL 32550 Work Phone:850-699-5627 Fax:850-267-3294 Home Phone: 850-837-6909 Email: [email protected] Agency: South Walton Fire District Chapter: Emerald Coast Appointed: January 2008

Region: South Atlantic Mr. Duke Brown 537 Forestbrook Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Work Phone: 803-626-1203 Fax: 803-248-1378 Home Phone: 803-236-3682 Email: [email protected] Agency: Horry County Chapter: Horry County Appointed: January 2008

Region: South Atlantic Mr. Scott Petersohn 440 S. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Work Phone: 386-239-6414 Fax: 386-239-6420 Home Phone: Email: [email protected] Agency: Volusia County Chapter: Volusia Surf Lifesaving Assn. Appointed: January 2008

Region: Northwest Mr. Bob Fennell 534 Laurel Petaluma, CA 94952 Work Phone: 415-456-8729 Fax: 415-456-5397 Home Phone: 415-456-8729 Email: [email protected] Agency: San Francisco Fire Department Chapter: Appointed: January 2008

Region: Northwest Mr. Dan McCormick East Bay Regional Park Dist. 17930 Lake Chabot Road Castro, CA 94545 Work Phone: 510-690-6620 Fax: Home Phone: 510-537-9363 Email: [email protected] Agency: East Bay Regional Park Dist. Chapter: East Bay Appointed: January 2008

Region: Northwest Mr. Jim McCray 2171 Zinfandel Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Work Phone: 707-565-3353 Fax: 707-528-4718 Home Phone: 707-528-7471 Email: [email protected] Agency: Sonoma County Regional Parks Chapter: Redwood Coast Appointed: January 2008

Region: Mid-Atlantic Mr. Tim Harmon 712 Philadelphia Blvd Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Work Phone: 732-449-9335 Fax: 732-681-0659 Home Phone: 732-449-8146 Email: [email protected] Agency: Sea Girt Chapter: Monmouth Appointed: January 2008

Region: Mid-Atlantic Mr. Ed Kiziukiewicz 36 Seventh Avenue Seaside Park, NJ 08752 Work Phone: 732-598-4010 Fax: 732-793-3014 Home Phone: 732-793-2094 Email: [email protected] Agency: BayHead Chapter: Monmouth County Appointed: January 2008

United States Lifesaving Association Certification Officers

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Region: Mid-Atlantic Mr. Buzz Mogck 1246 Lafayette Street Cape May, NJ 08204 Work Phone: 609-884-9520 Fax: Home Phone: 609-884-2189 Email: Agency: Cape May Beach Patrol Chapter: Cape May Appointed: January 2008

Region: Mid-Atlantic Mr. Dave Shotwell 116 Heck Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Work Phone: 908-775-0035 Fax: 908-775-5689 Home Phone: 908-776-6487 Email: [email protected] Agency: Ocean Grove Chapter: Monmouth County Appointed: January 2008

Region: Mid-Atlantic Mr. Dave Foxwell 3301 Heffington Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Work Phone: Fax: Home Phone: Email: [email protected] Agency: Chapter: Appointed: January 2008

Region: Great Lakes Mr. Joe Pecoraro 4832 North Melvina Chicago, IL 60630 Work Phone: Fax: Home Phone: 312-774-5250 Email: [email protected] Agency: Chicago Parks District Chapter: Chicago Appointed: January 2008

Region: Great Lakes Mr. Eric Bushonville 6504 N. Northwest Highway Chicago, IL 60631 Work Phone: Fax: Home Phone: Email: [email protected] Agency: Chicago Parks District Chapter: Chicago Appointed: January 2008

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and effective as of March 1, 2008 and continues indefinitely, by and between the UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION (“USLA”) and DESIGNS BY RéNRAW (DBR). A. USLA is a nonprofit organization engaged as a professional membership organization for the

benefit of lifesaving professionals and other interested parties.

B. DBR provides management and consulting services for a number of organizations and is experienced and skilled in providing such services.

C. USLA desires to engage the services of DBR and DBR desires to be so engaged. NOW THEREAFTER, in consideration of the above facts and the mutual promises set for in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows: Services.

USLA agrees to engage DBR to perform the services and undertake the duties and responsibilities set forth in Schedule A and Schedule B attached hereto and incorporated herein (collectively, the “Services”), and DBR agrees to render the Services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. This contract will go on indefinitely until canceled by one or the other party in writing. This Agreement does not limit the authority of either party to enter into other such contracts with other parties.

Terms. The terms of this Agreement (the “Terms”) shall commence on March 1, 2008 unless either party

provides the other party with thirty days (30) advance written notice of the termination of this Agreement. In any event, this Agreement shall terminate upon DBR’s dissolution or upon the death of any owners on owning more than thirty percent (30%) ownership interest in DBR.

Compensation. As payment for the Services, DBR shall be entitled to compensation to be paid as set forth in

Schedule C attached hereto and incorporated herein, which shall constitute complete compensation for the Services. DBR will present a detailed statement for services and expenses to USLA at the end of each month and bill will be due and payable within 15 days.

Death If DBR dies during the term of this Agreement, DBR’s estate shall be entitled to payment for the period ending with the date of DBR’s death.

Relationship. The parties expressly intend, agree and understand that the relationship between them created by

this Agreement is that of owner-independent contractor, and does not constitute a hiring by either party. DBR is not an employee, partner or joint venturer of USLA. DBR shall not be treated as an employee of USLA for federal or state tax purposes.

Conduct of DBR. The conduct and control of the Services to be performed by DBR under this Agreement shall lie

solely with DBR. DBR shall perform the Services in accordance with currently approved methods and ethical standards applicable to the performance of the Services. USLA is interested only in the results obtained under this Agreement and the manner and means of performing the Services shall be under the sole control of DBR.

Conduct of USLA The President (or designate as advised in writing to DBR, the “Designate”) of USLA shall be solely

responsible for the assignment of tasks outside those expressly agreed to in Schedule A and B. Upon assignment of any such tasks by the President or Designate of USLA it is implied and understood that USLA will be liable for all fees and charges incurred by DBR at the rates described in Schedule C.

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Indemnification by USLA. USLA shall indemnify DBR against all liability or loss, and against all claims or actions based upon

or arising out of injury to or death of persons, or damage to or loss of property, caused by the acts, omissions or negligence of USLA or USLA’s employees or agents.

Indemnification by DBR. DBR shall indemnify USLA against all liability or loss, and against all claims or actions based upon

or arising out of injury to or death of persons, or damage to or loss of property, caused by the acts, omissions or negligence of DBR or DBR’s employees or agents.

Right of Control. DBR shall be responsible for performing the Service in a safe, skillful and workmanlike manner and

shall be solely liable for its own acts, omissions and negligence and acts, omissions and negligence of DBR’s employees. USLA shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work is to be done and shall not be charged with the responsibility of preventing risk to DBR or to DBR’s employees. It is understood and agreed that all work shall be done at DBR’s own risk.

Setup, Establishment and Maintenance of Special Requirements, Equipment and Facilities. USLA is responsible for all fees and charges, including fees and charges incurred by DBR, for the

setup, establishment and maintenance of all special requirement, equipment and facilities. This includes without limitation dedicated phone/fax lines, DBR will be responsible for maintaining all the files generated by the program; specialized computer equipment, etc. All moveable equipment belonging to USLA will be turned over the USLA upon termination of this agreement. Installed items such as phone lines, etc. will remain in DBR’s offices at no charge to DBR. Any cost for moving of equipment, phone lines, supplies, etc. will be born by USLA including those fees and charges incurred by DBR.

Confidential Information. In connection with the performance of Services during which DBR will assume a fiduciary

relationships with USLA, DBR may become familiar with confidential information of USLA. DBR agrees that during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, DBR will not disclose or utilize without written authorization of the President of USLA, any confidential information of USLA (including without limitation membership lists, policies, procedures, memoranda, records, reports, financial information, and advocacy projects) to which DBR has been privy. Upon the termination of this Agreement, DBR shall deliver to USLA all equipment, notes, documents, memoranda, reports, files, books, correspondence, lists or other written or graphic records and the like relating to USLA operation which are or have been in DBR’s possession or control. The USLA agrees to pay DBR all fees and charges related to providing the above named information and documents upon delivery by DBR. USLA or USLA’s employees or agents agree to make their best effort to reveal any aspect of the compensation terms of this agreement or subsequent agreements with DBR to anyone. It is understood that the terms of this Agreement may be discussed at USLA Board of Directors meetings, however, USLA is encouraged to confine discussion of the financial arrangements to Executive Board sessions.

Ownership of Information. USLA is the sole owner of the database information which will consist of the name and address of

persons mailed a copy or copies of the booklet and the name and address of agencies that applied for certification and the status of their application. DBR agrees to furnish USLA with a copy of the database on disk upon termination of this Agreement.

Representations and Warranties. DBR represents and warrants that (a) DBR is not restricted or prohibited, contractual or otherwise,

from entering into and performing each of the terms and covenants contained in this Agreement, (b) DBR’s execution and performance of this Agreement is not a violation or breach of any other agreement to which DBR is a party, (c) DBR has all licenses and certifications necessary to render the Services, and DBR has undertaken to provide all required withholdings and deposits for its

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employees under local, state, and federal employment, insurance and social security laws and regulations.

Upon termination of this agreement and complete payment of all fees and expenses, DBR, shall transfer, assign, and make available to Association, or their representative, all property in DBR’s possession or control belonging to and paid for by Association, and all information regarding Association’s management.

Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute over fees and/or charges USLA and DBR agree to try in good faith to

resolve the dispute through mediation by selecting a third party to help reach an agreement. If unable to resolve the fee and/or charges dispute through mediation, USLA and DBR agree to submit to resolution by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such arbitration shall be binding and final. In agreeing to arbitration both parties acknowledge that in the event of a dispute over fees and/or charges, each is giving up the right to have the dispute decided in a court of law before a judge or jury and are instead accepting the use of arbitration for resolution.

Governing Law. This Agreement is made in San Diego, California and shall be interpreted and enforced under the

laws of the State of California.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be waived, modified

or amended only by an agreement in writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent

jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected or invalidated.

Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party.

Waiver. No covenant, term or condition of this Agreement or breach thereof shall be deemed waived unless

the waiver is in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, and any waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term or condition.

Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall

be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses or to such other address as either party to this Agreement shall specify by notice to the other.

If to USLA: United States Lifesaving Association PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, CA 92648

If to DBR: Designs by RéNRAW 788 Via Bahia or PO Box 1266 San Marcos, CA 92069

Headings. Headings or captions of paragraphs or sections of this Agreement are for the convenience of

reference only and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Agreement.

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Attorney Consultation.

Each party has been informed of its right to consult with its attorney prior to signing this Agreement and has either done so or has considered the matter and decided not to do so.

Interpretation. The normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the

drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the date set forth above. “DBR” “USLA” DESIGNS BY RéNRAW UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION By: ___________________________________ ____________________________ Brenda C. Warner, Owner By: ???????????????, President ____________________________ By: ???????????????, Secretary

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Schedule A Services Requests for Information for Lifeguard Agency Certification Program

Pick up and sort mail from San Marcos Post Office at least once per week. Respond with pre-printed information regarding Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Record respondents information on database using MS Access or equivalent. File original request. Batch and send checks to USLA Treasurer monthly with billing statement.

Lifeguard Agency Certification Program Application Process Pick up and sort mail from San Marcos Post Office at least once per week. Review application for completeness to ensure 2 copies of application and all supporting documents are included.

Based on criteria provided by USLA, select appropriate Certification Officer. Send applying agency postcard/email acknowledging receipt of application with name, email address and telephone number of Certification Officer.

Send copy of application to Certification Officer. Record basic applicant’s information on database using MS Access or equivalent. Batch and send checks to USLA Treasurer monthly with billing statement. Send form letter and certificate to applicant upon successful certification. (Notification of rejection of certification will be the responsibility of USLA)

Notify Certification Officer of application status when an agency is considered approved by the Certification Officer.

Forward copies of all reviewed applications to Certification Committee Chair prior to November and May USLA Board of Directors Meetings.

Billing Procedures DBR will provide a detailed written bill and a status report each month to the USLA Treasurer, as well as copies of the bill and report to the USLA Certification Chair.

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Schedule B Services Requests for Information for Aquatic Rescue Response Team

Pick up, open, and sort mail from San Marcos Post Office at least once a week. Respond with pre-printed information regarding Aquatic Rescue Response Team. Record respondents information on database using MS Access or equivalent. File original request. Batch and send checks to USLA Treasurer monthly with billing statement.

Aquatic Rescue Response Team Application Process Pick up, open, and sort mail from San Marcos Post Office at least once a week. Review application for completeness to ensure 2 copies of application and all supporting documents are included.

Based on criteria provided by USLA, select appropriate Certification Officer. Send applying agency postcard/email acknowledging receipt of application with name, email address and telephone number of Certification Officer.

Send copy of application to Certification Officer. Record basic applicant’s information on database using MS Access or equivalent. Batch and send checks to USLA Treasurer monthly with billing statement. Send form letter and certificate to applicant upon successful certification. (Notification of rejection of certification will be the responsibility of USLA)

Notify Certification Chair of application status when an agency is considered approved by the Certification Officer.

Forward copies of all reviewed applications to Certification Committee Chair prior to November and May USLA Board of Directors meetings.

Billing Procedures DBR will provide a detailed written bill and a status report each month to the USLA Treasurer, as well as copies of the bill and report to the USLA Certification Chair.

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Schedule C Compensation

Requests for Information $7.50 per certificate program(s) request to the same mailing address. Includes mileage to San

Marcos Post Office. Does not include postage, stationery, mailing house, copying, storage/rent, etc. Lifeguard Agency Certification Application Processing (LACA) $25 per application sent to Certification Officer and $25 upon approval by Certification Officer.

Includes mileage to San Marcos Post Office. Does not include postage, stationery, mailing house, copying, storage/rent, etc.

The responsibility of reviewing the incomplete applications lies with the Certification Officer.

Aquatic Rescue Response Team (ARRT) $25 per application sent to Certification Officer and $25 upon approval by Certification Officer.

Includes mileage to San Marcos Post Office. Does not include postage, stationery, mailing house, copying, storage/rent, etc.

The responsibility of reviewing the incomplete applications lies with the Certification Officer.

Hourly Rate & Miscellaneous Expenses Miscellaneous telephone calls, mailing house, assignments, etc. billed at $55 per hour. Postage: at cost Storage/Rent: $100 per month; will adjust accordingly annually Internet: no charge Copies: at cost (typically 8 cents per copy) Office Supplies: at cost Fax: no charge for incoming or outgoing faxes. Long distance telephone charges will be billed. Long Distance phone charges: at cost Per Diem: $400 per day plus expenses. Association agrees to reimburse DBR for all travel

expenses equal to the standard mileage rate allowed by the federal government for tax purposes, and for all on site expenses

DBR agrees to obtain approval from the USLA Certification Chair for any irregular expenses prior to

incurring them.

Effective March 1, 2008, and every March 1 following for the length of this contract, DBR will receive an annual cost of living increase of a minimum of 4.75% salary. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the date set forth above. “DBR” “USLA” DESIGNS BY RéNRAW UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION By: ___________________________________ ____________________________ Brenda C. Warner, Owner By: William Richardson, President ____________________________ By: Dave Shotwell, Secretary

UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM STATUS rev:3/21/2008)

Total Lifeguard and ARRT Agencies: 107 Region5 Pacific Island

Lifeguard Agencies Approved: 104 ARRT Applications Approved: 1 7 NorthwestRegular: 60 28 Southwest

Advanced: 45 1 Gulf CoastFirst Time Applications in Progress: 2 First Time Applications in Progress: 0 25 Southeast

22 South AtlanticSubtotal: 106 Subtotal: 1 17 Mid-Atlantic

1 New England1 Great Lakes

107First Next Certification Certification Certificate

Lifeguard Agency Approved Status Expires Level Officer Region Sent

Cape Canaveral, FL May-98 Lapsed May-06 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 04/27/04Hampton (City of - Buckroe Beach), VA May-00 Lapsed May-06 Regular Foxwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 06/20/03American Medical Response, OR* May-01 Pending May-07 Advanced Dan McCormick Northwest 04/27/04Norfolk, VA (City of) May-01 Lapsed May-07 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 04/27/04MCCS Water Safety Kaneohe Marine Corps Base* Nov-99 Lapsed Nov-05 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island

Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ May-95 Certified May-08 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 11/10/05Citrus County Parks & Recreation, FL May-02 Certified May-08 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 05/13/05Fenwick Island Beach Patrol, DE May-05 Certified May-08 Regular Kiziukewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 05/13/05Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Rescue, FL May-05 Certified May-08 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 05/13/05Kitty Hawk Ocean Rescue, NC May-02 Certified May-08 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/13/05Laguna Beach, CA May-95 Certified May-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 06/01/05Neptune Beach Public Safety - Lifeguard Division, FL Nov-96 Certified May-11 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South AtlanticOcean City Beach Patrol, NJ May-02 Certified May-08 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 10/20/2006Ocean Grove, NJ May-95 Certified May-08 Advanced Mogck, Buzz Mid-Atlantic 05/01/05San Clemente Marine Safety, CA May-97 Certified May-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 05/01/05Sandpoint, ID (City of) May-99 Certified May-08 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/13/05Sea Girt Beach Patrol, NJ May-97 Certified May-08 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/13/05Shore Beach Service (Hilton Head), SC May-95 Certified May-08 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/13/05Solana Beach (City of) May-97 Certified May-08 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 06/01/05US Ocean Safety May-97 Certified May-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 05/13/05Volusia County Beach Patrol, FL May-95 Certified May-08 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/13/05

ARCVLSC/Jax Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-02 Certified Nov-08 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 10/20/2006Boca Raton, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Camp Pendleton, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Regular Bauer, Eric Southwest 11/10/05Cape May Beach Patrol, NJ Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular Kiziukiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Delray Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Destin Fire Control District, FL Nov-05 Certified Nov-08 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Encinitas (City of), CA* Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 10/20/06Lack's Beach Service, Inc., SC ######## Nov-95 Revoked Nov-08 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic 03/21/08Nag's Head Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 11/10/05Palm Beach (Town of), FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Port San Luis Harbor District (Avila Beach), CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 11/10/05Rochester Hills, MI Nov-05 Certified Nov-08 Regular Gavin, Jerry Great Lakes 11/10/05Santa Cruz, CA* Parks and Recreation Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Drake, Carl Southwest 03/13/07Scarborugh Beach State Park, ME* Nov-02 Certified Nov-08 Regular Shotwell, Dave New England 10/20/06Seal Beach, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 10/20/06St. Lucie County, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06

Bethany Beach Patrol, DL May-96 Certified May-09 Advanced Simmons, Bill Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Div, FL May-94 Certified May-09 Regular Wotton, Phil Southeast 10/20/06Dewey Beach Patrol May-99 Certified May-09 Regular Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 10/20/2006Camp Surf (YMCA), San Diego May-98 Certified May-09 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 10/20/06Cape May Point, NJ (Town of) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Harmon, Tim Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Carolina Beach Police Department May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 10/20/06Charleston County Park & Recreation, SC May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 03/13/07Clearwater Beach Patrol, FL (City of) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Galveston Beach Patrol, TX May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Gavin, Jerry Gulf Coast 10/20/06Imperial Beach, CA (City of) May-98 Certified May-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 10/20/06Indian River County Ocean Rescue, FL May-03 Certified May-09 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06Hawaii (County of), HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 06/20/03Kauai Lifeguards (County of), HI May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific IslandMaui (County of), HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 07/27/03Kure Beach (Town of) May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 10/20/06Long Beach Marine Safety Division, CA May-94 Certified May-09 Advanced gould, rick Southwest 10/20/06Los Angeles City, Dept of Parks & Rec., CA May-97 Certified May-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 10/20/06Mauna Kea Beach Resort, HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific IslandNew Jersey (State Dept. Env. Protection) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Palm Beach County, FL May-96 Certified May-09 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06Pinellas County Park Department May-03 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Pismo Beach, CA* May-95 Certified May-09 Regular Eric Bauer SouthwestPompano Beach, FL May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Wotton, Phil Southeast 10/20/06Port Hueneme (City of) Beach Lifeguards May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Don Rohrer Southwest 10/20/06San Diego Lifeguard Service, CA May-94 Certified May-09 Advanced Larry Giles Southwest 03/13/07Santa Rosa Island Authority, FL May-03 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 03/13/07Sea Bright (Borough of), NJ May-02 Certified May-09 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticVirginia Beach Lifesaving Service, VA May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic 03/13/07Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, NC May-03 Certified May-09 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 10/20/06

Beach Services Limited,Surfside, SC. Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 03/13/07Boynton Beach, FL Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 03/13/07Coronado, CA (City of) Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Larry Giles Southwest 11/13/03Coeur d'Alene, ID (City of) Nov-98 Certified Nov-09 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 03/13/07Del Mar Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 03/13/07Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Fennell, Bob Northwest 03/13/07Jacksonville, City of Nov-08 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/17/07

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Newport News, VA Nov-99 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticOcean Beach (Village of), NY Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07Santa Barbara (City of), CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 03/13/07South Walton Fire District Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Regular Jim McCrady Southeast 03/13/07Virginia Beach Department of EMS Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Brown, Duke Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07

Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue (City of) May-07 Certified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07Gulf Islands National Seashore, FL May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Wise, Gary Southeast 05/22/07Hayden, ID May-04 Certified May-10 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/22/07Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue (Town of), NC May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/22/07Los Angeles County Parks Department, CA May-04 Certified May-10 Advanced Gould, Rick SouthwestMiami Dade Fire Ocean Rescue Nov-07 Certified May-10 Regular McCrady, Jimn Southeast 05/22/07Nassau County Ocean Rescue, FL May-04 Certified May-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/22/07North Myrtle Beach Nov-07 Ceritified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07Sonoma County Parks and Recreation, CA May-01 Certified May-10 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/22/07

Aloha Surf Lifesaving Nov-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Goto , Ralph Pacific Island 11/13/07Atlantic Beach Patrol Division, FL Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Brick, NJ Nov-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Shotwell, David Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07California State Parks, CA Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Corolla Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 11/13/07Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular Tracy Clint Southeast 11/13/07Delaware State Parks, DE Nov-98 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Kizuikkiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07East Bay Regional Park Dist., CA* Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular McCray, Jim Northwest 11/13/07Hollywood, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07Honolulu Ocean Safety (City & County of), HI Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular Bauer, Eric Pacific Island 11/13/07Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 11/13/07Lake Mission Viejo Patrol & Rescue Dept., CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Lantana Marine Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/13/07Los Angeles County Lifeguard Operations Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Martin County (Emergency Services), FL Nov-01 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07Newport Beach Fire Department, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, larry Southwest 11/13/07Oceanside, CA* Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 11/13/07Okaloosa May-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Wise, Gary Southeast 11/13/07Ponte Vedra Inn and Club* Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Santa Barbara (County of), CA Nov-10 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 11/13/07St. Johns County - Division of Beach Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Sarasota County Lifeguards, FL* Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular mcmanus, joe Southeast 11/13/07Ventura County Harbor Department, CA May-01 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rohrer, Don Southwest 11/13/07

Sea Colony Beach Patrol May-08 New Harmon, Tim Mid-AtlanticThe Breakers May-08 New Mcrady Jim Southeast

San Francisco Fire Department, CA May-97 Certified May-09 ARRT McCormick, Dan NorthwestCentral Fire Department - Santa Cruz, CA Nov-03 Nov-06 ARRT Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/2003Kauai (County of) Fire, HI Nov-97 Nov-00 ARRT Goto, Ralph SouthwestMaui (County of) Fire, HI ARRT Goto, Ralph Southwest

* Six month grace period granted

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United States Lifesaving Association Ways and Means Committee

Activity Report

Date: April 24, 2008 – Kauai, Hawaii

Committee Chair: Rob Williams

Committee Members: Charlie Hartl (Mid Atlantic), Mickey Hutto (South Atlantic), Peter Davis (Gulf Coast), Joe Pecoraro (Great Lakes), Bob Moore (Southwest), Jim McCray (Pacific Northwest), Ralph Goto (Pacific Islands), Gary Wise (Southeast)


1. Budget – As of January 1, 2008, I have begun to operate on a calendar year budget, as directed in Charleston last fall. The board will still need to make it official at this meeting with the Bylaw change. Current Budget information is attached to the Treasurer’s Report.

2. Bank of America Affinity Card – After many months of trying to change the contact information for the USLA sponsored credit card, it finally happened. Along with offers to create a new web page, informational mailer, and potential advertisement in the American Lifeguard Magazine. This creates over $1,500 annually in royalties for the USLA.

3. Returned Payments from Regions – Recently I have received a number of returned checks that I issued through Bank of America. These checks are business checks issued from the bank and have a 90 day deposit timeline. I would encourage the recipients of the checks to cash them as soon as possible to avoid this in the future. It creates a little confusion on my books.


1. Review July 1 – December 31, 2007 Budget 2. Review January 1, 2008 – Present Budget 3. Competition – National Team Travel $14,000 annual allocation 4. Regional Treasurer’s Contact information 5. Bank of America Affinity Card

Attachments

1. Budget - July 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 – FY08 Budget that was used for 6 months

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July through December 2007 Jul - Dec 07 Budget $ Over Budget

Income ALM - Advertising Revenue 4,440.00 12,000.00 (7,560.00) Certification Fees 5,000.00 7,500.00 (2,500.00) Competition Income 24,965.63 13,500.00 11,465.63 Donations 6,533.04 5,000.00 1,533.04 Grants Received 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 Interest 2,393.14 2,000.00 393.14 Membership Dues 137,024.00 145,000.00 (7,976.00) Royalties 2,495.70 1,000.00 1,495.70

Sponsorship 5,000.00 16,000.00 (11,000.00)

Total Income 192,851.51 202,000.00 (9,148.49)

Expense ($ Under Budget) American Lifeguard Magazine 36,484.52 52,500.00 (16,015.48) Awards 725.43 500.00 225.43 Certification Administration 1,188.46 1,500.00 (311.54) Competition 29,450.63 15,000.00 14,450.63 Database 3,846.90 3,000.00 846.90 Donation 11,132.02 Heroic Acts 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) Insurance & Bonds 7,647.00 5,000.00 2,647.00 International Relations 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00) Mailings 12.27 500.00 (487.73) Marketing Agent Commissions 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) Membership Kits 23,133.05 55,000.00 (31,866.95) Miscellaneous 237.00 1,000.00 (763.00) Office Expenses 251.51 1,000.00 (748.49) Presidential Discretionary Fund 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) Printing 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Professional Fees 6,550.00 4,500.00 2,050.00 Public Education 6,332.80 7,500.00 (1,167.20) Public Relations 0.00 500.00 (500.00) Regions % of Member Dues 25,932.00 20,000.00 5,932.00 Telephone/Internet 201.80 500.00 (298.20) USLA Travel and Meetings 4,500.00 11,500.00 (7,000.00)

Website 1,156.88 7,000.00 (5,843.12)

Total Expense 158,782.27 197,000.00 (38,217.73)

Income Over Expenses 34,069.24 5,000.00 29,069.24

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United States Lifesaving Association National Curriculum Accreditation Program

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Kim W. Tyson

Committee Members: Mr. Robert Ogoreuc- Mid-Atlantic Mr. Julian “Duke”Brown South Atlantic Mr. Daniel McCormick Pacific Northwest Mr. Nick Lerma Southwest Mr. Kim Tyson Gulf Coast

Introduction

The committee would like to thank Mr. Carl Martinez for his work and years of service as chairman of this committee. We deeply appreciate all of the time and efforts Mr. Martinez has given to further USLA educational programs and his commitment to lifesaving.


1. The Lesson plan project of 26 lessons ( one for each 26 chapters of the USLA manual) are currently been reviewed.

2. Test –bank-questions have been updated by Mr. Julian “Duke” Brown of South Atlantic 3. Power Point Project has been developed by Mr. Peter Davis & Ms. Gretchen Tyson of Gulf Coast 4. Data base project – Data base of 4,000 colleges and universities has been completed by Ms.

Allannah Thomas 5. Committee members have conducted teleconference to tentatively plan final review of educational

materials produced to date of the project. Plans are also being arranged for a working meeting at the end of September to finalize all educational components and present final educational products and package at Fall 2008 Board of Directors Meeting.


1. Representation and input from all regions of USLA is requested. The committee would like to suggest representation from the Great Lakes, Pacific Islands, Southeast, and New England be appointed for this review process if available. Input from across the USA is suggested.

2. The completed educational program and package –Lesson Plans, PowerPoint, test questions, Data base and support materials will have to be published and available for distribution and national roll out to the USLA Regions and agencies will have to be determined.

3. Funding for teleconferences and travel for final working meeting will need to be discussed by the Board of Directors at this meeting. Two working days of meetings are suggested at a central location in the US

4. Present final educational program and package to President and Board of Directors for approval prior to national roll out of materials and resources.

(Signed) Kim W. Tyson Chairman National Curriculum Accreditation Program

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United States Lifesaving Association Grant Solicitation Committee

Report & Agenda Item(s)

Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Committee Chair: James Hamilton McCrady V

Committee Members: Denise Blair Mid-Atlantic Chris Graham Southwest

Peter Davis Gulf Coast Joe McManus Southeast Jo Wagenhals Southeast Mike Bartlett Southwest Rob Williams Southwest

Introduction

At the conclusion of the USLA Spring National Board Meeting, Gary Wise mentioned to me that he interested in taking over this committee. I passed that information on to President Brewster, who said he would consider the matter. I am now interested in the possibility of Mr. Wise and myself co-chairing the committee. I have not heard other-Wise (pardon the pun), so I am assuming that President Brewster feels that this would be in the best interest of the organization.

Activities and Accomplishments (At the Board of Directors Meeting)

1. The committee reached the consensus opinion that John O’Malley (professional grant writer and lead instructor for the Grant Institute - www.omalleyinternational.com) should be retained in a professional capacity to work on behalf of the USLA in securing grant moneys.

2. His proposal (attached below) was presented to the Executive Board of Directors.

3. It was decided that his proposal needed some fine-tuning and explanation with respect to how payment would be disbursed to Mr. O’Malley for his grant-writing work.

4. USLA National Legal Advisor, Chip More, stated he would look over the proposal, contact Mr. O’Malley and work out the details.

5. The matter was tabled until the Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Kauai, Hawaii.

United States Lifesaving Association Proposal

May 16, 2007

To: Jim McCrady - Grant Writing Committee Chair From: Mr. John O’Malley, Principal

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United States Lifesaving Association O’Malley International Associates www.omalleyinternational.com

Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/GENERAL WORK PLAN

This will serve as a Memorandum of Understanding and General Work Plan between O’Malley International Associates and the United States Lifesaving Association. This engagement will focus on providing quality grant development and proposal writing services that will expand and enhance the USLA’s mission and programs.

Based on our conversation and research of the USLA’s key goals, we understand that you are interested in increasing the national number of qualified ocean rescuers. We are also aware that the USLA hopes to broaden public awareness of their lifeguard agency certification program and other public safety endeavors. Furthermore, we understand the USLA is seeking funds to support the development of lifeguard training videos to train its ocean lifeguards more consistently and comprehensively. O’Malley International Associates is well positioned to effectively help you achieve your goals. For the past 14 years, we have collaborated and worked with all kinds of non-profit organizations to successfully raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. We have helped generate key development partnerships and increased their funding streams in a systematic and cost-effective manner. We also currently train and advise executive directors and development staff at nonprofit agencies and universities on how to approach grant makers and how to prepare persuasive proposals.

Therefore, our scope of work on behalf of the USLA, for a period of three months beginning June 2007, will encompass the following:

• Prepare a brief, written assessment of current grant seeking potential and short-term information requirements, following strategy sessions with USLA officials.

• Develop realistic, time-bound grant-seeking and proposal development strategies.

• Identify pertinent information on potential grant makers.

• Produce a briefing book that profiles a minimum of 20 possible funding sources that match the current needs of the USLA.

• Develop, prepare and write a minimum of 20 letter proposals over the project period for

use in approaching potential foundations.

• Prepare one full proposal template, which can be customized for submission to relevant foundations and benefactors.

• Make phone calls and appointments, if necessary, to possible grant makers; perform all relevant follow-up activity; and document all communications and progress.

• Produce monthly reports on grant development progress.

Because of the unique nature of this project and under the terms of such an agreement, the USLA will provide O’Malley International Associates with an advance monthly retainer fee of $1,700.00 (20 hours per month @ $85 per hour) for three months. Additionally, the USLA will pay O’Malley International Associates, pending approval, an hourly rate of $85/hour should there be special requests for grant development work that is beyond the scope of this agreement.

This engagement may be extended or terminated by either party, or by mutual agreement, with proper written notice of two weeks.

________________________________ ______________________________

Mr. John O’Malley Jim McCrady

O’Malley International Associates Grant Writing Committee Chair United States Lifesaving Association

Date _________________________ Date __________________________


EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Activity Report

Date: 4-24-08

Committee Chair: DAVE FOXWELL

Committee Members:

KIM TYSON, BILL OAT, ED KIZIUKIEWICZ AND BART MATTALIANO

Activities

1. NEW UNDERWATER PROPULSION DEVICE, ELECTRIC DOLPHIN, WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR

EVALUATION.

2. A NEW O2 SYSTEM, TXO2 AUTOMATED FIRST AID OXYGEN FOR LIFEGUARDS, WILL BE

AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION AS WELL.

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United States Lifesaving Association Public Information / Public Relations

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Tom Gill

Committee Members:


1. Working with various media outlets on requests for information. Recent inquiries include First Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.

2. Jerry Gavin looked into advertising agencies that do pro bono work. He contacted a gentleman who

worked in the business and was told that we have a product that would interest agencies. He advises not paying for the service since this would likely not be a money maker for agencies and what we probably want is not a money generator.


1. Continue discussion with Jerry Gavin and his investigation in to ad agency pro bono work. 2. See if there are any plans with Scott Hubbell or others to promote the USLA Nationals to be held in

Manhattan Beach. 3. Discuss some thoughts from Peter Hartsock on future meetings to be held near D.C. because of

excellent opportunities to take advantage of the media market there. 4. Open Discussion

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 To: USLA President Chris Brewster From: USLA Media / Public Relations Chairman Tom Gill Re: Set Time for Working Group Committee Meetings President Brewster, As a Working Group Committee (WGC) chairman, I have found the ability to meet with a core group of committee members from one meeting to the next extremely difficult. Obviously our time is limited at the meetings and there are a limited number of delegates. But you have felt it important enough to form these committees and they ought to at least have the chance to meet at a set time without so many conflicts for potential committee members. I propose that we take the first hour after adjourning for Committee Meetings on Thursday morning of the Board Meeting and reserve that time for all WGCs. There is more time available now that most reports are submitted well before the meeting and available to all participants. Since few conflicts exist among WGCs, delegates and meeting participants could choose a committee of their interest to join the discussion. This would also give time to the major committee chairpersons to make any last minute arrangements for their meetings. The WGCs would have a strict limit on time and when that hour is over, the regular committee meetings would start. WGCs could then determine the need for meeting more during the weekend or at the very least allow interested parties to continue discussions throughout the three days. The major committees of the USLA are mostly well established with set goals to accomplish at each meeting. It is the WGCs that have less institutionalized goals and more opportunity to change and adapt to meet the needs of the USLA at any given time. Thank you for considering this proposal and please feel free to contact me for further discussion. Respectfully Submitted, Tom Gill USLA Media/Public Relations Committee Chair

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Tom Gill USLA Media / Public Relations Chairman 757-580-7391 [email protected] www.usla.org

Headline: Cadet to be honored with lifesaving award for saving 8 lives in treacherous waters

(Charleston, SC, October 29, 2007) The United States Lifesaving Association will award US Air Force Academy Cadet Mike Tomlin the Heroic Act Award for rescuing eight swimmers during their Board of Directors Meeting in Charleston, SC on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Cadet Tomlin raced into the ocean in Deerfield Beach, FL on December 31, 2006 to save five family members and three strangers all caught in rip currents. Tom Gill, PIO for the USLA states, “the USLA is honored that Cadet Tomlin will be in attendance at the meeting so that we can honor his courageous efforts in saving so many lives on New Years Eve, 2006. His selfless act of heroism is an illustration of the potential for tragedy in open water swimming and what brave and fit rescuers can do in times of crisis.” The bi-annual Meeting of the USLA Board of Directors will meet for three days starting on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Francis Marion Hotel with the presentation for Cadet Tomlin scheduled at 11am on Saturday. During the three days the delegates will meet on a myriad of open water issues pertaining to lifesavers across the country and around the world. Lifesavers from as far as away as Hawaii will converge on Charleston to share new ideas while conducting the business of America’s premiere open water safety association. “Charleston is the perfect setting for this meeting,” Gill notes. “Its rich history as a coastal community presents the perfect setting for our delegates and meeting participants.” For additional information please contact USLA PIO Tom Gill. The United States Lifesaving Association is America's nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means. -END-

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United States Lifesaving Association American Lifeguard Magazine

Activity Report

Date: Spring 2008

Committee Chair: Michael S. Bartlett

Committee Members: Charlie Hartl, Mike Beuerlein, Joe McManus, Phil Rogers, Andrew Healey, Jo Wagenhals, Peter Hartsock, Peter Davis, Jon Mitchell


1. I would like to thank in advance Assistant Editors Charlie Hartl and Mike Beuerlein for their continued efforts in assisting me with editing and magazine production. Mr. Hartl continues to post current issues to our website and scanning and posting back issues when time permits. Mr. Beuerlein will be presenting the ALM report in my absence at the Spring Meeting. My mother-in-law from the Ukraine is currently staying with us for three months and traveling to Hawaii wasn’t in my budget. I asked Mr. Beuerlein to handle any issues that may arise and hold a committee meeting only if necessary. Any hard copy items (articles, photos, etc.) for the magazine can be given to Mike and he will forward those items to me. Further, my wife and I are pleased to announce that we are expecting a baby boy in mid October and I will make every effort to attend the Fall Meeting within reason. Regardless, the magazine production will continue as usual with my leadership and I look forward to continue serving our membership. I’ll miss you all and hope the ALOHA spirit is the best it can be!

2. The Fall 2007 Issue was printed and mailed out in November and the Winter 2008 Issue was printed and mailed out earlier this month. The cover shot for the Fall Issue was not awarded since the USLA paid $35 to the Florida Sun-Sentinel for a one-time use of the paddle-out memorial shot for lifeguard legend Erik Jerstad. The cover shot for the Winter Issue was awarded to Mike Eich of Huntington Beach for his shot of lifeguards transporting a patient who was successfully defibrillated with an AED also shown on Ocean Force, Huntington Beach, OC. Magazine printing reached 13,800 for each issue and came in with back-to-back records in ad revenue and record lows in per issue cost! Fall 2007 ad revenue was at $7460 and Winter 2008 at $8715. SHP landed Finis as an ad insert for the last issue at roughly $1000 net after insert and mailing costs. The Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 Issues came in at $0.775 and $0.70 respectively for record lows in per issue cost. Please see the attached ALM Budget for details.

3. The Spring Issue deadline for content is extended to May 1 (after the USLA Spring Meeting) and should be mailed to members by mid June. I would also like to thank in advance Bill Richardson who will be acting as the official ALM Photographer for this meeting. As always, I’ll accept any other photo submissions from members as well. The following Summer Issue deadline for content is July 1 with mailing by September.

4. The ALM Budget for 2008/09 is included as a separate attachment and is based on 13,800 issues. If our membership totals change, the printing and mailing costs will change respectively. It is my understanding that US Postal rates may be rising again by a penny or two but is not reflected in my budget at this time. Despite the slowdown in the economy, ad revenues for the next several issues remain strong.


1. Per the recommendation of the President, I’ll be revising/updating our Magazine Media Kit for advertisers to be placed on our website.

2008-2009 ALM Projected Per Issue Budget (Printing & Mailing Costs)EXPENSES Per IssuePrinting 13,800 issues (20 COLOR pages + 16 B&W) 11,882.00$ $0.861 eachAlternations to proof (scanning/design) 250.00$ Mailing @ $0.295 per magazine 4,071.00$ Mailing Services (printing addresses) 1,200.00$ Cover Shot Incentive 100.00$ RoadRunner High Speed ISP (Mike Bartlett) 90.00$ Graphics & Design (Jennifer Velasquez $30 x 30 hrs.) 1,000.00$

18,593.00$ ALM Annual Budget Allocation $42,000 55,779.00$ 3 issues

per yearREVENUE w/o adsAdvertising (estimated target) 4,500.00$

4,500.00$ TOTAL PROJECTED COST PER ISSUE $14,093.00

$42,279 Target

Estimated Per Issue CostEXPENSES Winter 07 Spring 07 Fall 07 Winter 08 Spring 08 Summer 08Printing 13,800 issues (20 Color + 16 B&W) 11,832.00$ 12,207.00$ 12,202.00$ 11,882.00$ Alterations to proof 150.00$ -$ -$ -$ Mailing @ $0.25 per magazine 4,153.20$ 3,545.66$ 3,800.00$ 4,137.28$ Mailing Services 1,184.00$ 1,154.00$ 1,102.00$ 1,085.00$ Office (cover shot, misc. items) 100.00$ -$ 35.00$ 100.00$ Graphics & Design ($30/hr.) 980.53$ 1,000.00$ 1,018.24$ 1,169.09$

TOTAL EXPENSES 18,399.73$ 17,906.66$ 18,157.24$ 18,373.37$

REVENUE (advertising) 4,415.00$ 5,355.00$ 7,460.00$ 8,715.00$ TOTAL ACTUAL (minus revenue) 13,984.73$ 12,551.66$ 10,697.24$ 9,658.37$

$0.95 each $0.848 each $0.775 each $0.70 each1-Expenses does not show ad commissions for Editor which vary from 0%-30% (contract origination)2-Ad revenue shows maximum billing total (may vary depending on billing cycle & ability to collect payment)3-If there are any discrepanies, please refer to the USLA Treasurer's Report for exact numbers to date4-Winter 08 Issue ad insert (Finis) insert cost was $2590 and revenue was $3500 ($1000 in net after mailing increase)5-Ads are past due for collections (Kiefer, Freestyle and Chammyz)

United States Lifesaving Association Website

Activity Report

Date: Apr. 24, 2008


Committee Members: Everyone welcome

Introduction

As you may have heard, I have asked our president to look for a replacement chairman for this committee. I have enjoyed working with each committee and supporting them by helping deliver the important information they wished disseminated. I think it is very important to find someone who has the capabilities to move our website into this new millennium with the most up to date technologies.


1. Continued with changes to many areas of the site. 2. Added another 16 issues of our periodicals (list attached). As you look at the list you

may notice that the number of issues appear to change during some years. Without past publishing records or missing issues I have not been able to ascertain if certain issues were published. Hopefully, some effort can be made to find missing issues or update the list to show those that were produced.

5. Continued maintenance of the bulletin board. 6. Continued support of each committee.


1. Looking for update to Heroic Acts page. We have added new awards and the forms need updates with new addresses.

Attachments

USLA PERIODICALS

USNL = UNITED STATES LIFESAVING NEWS / USL = UNITED STATES LIFESAVING / AL = AMERICAN LIFEGUARD / ALM = AMERICAN LIFEGUARD MAGAZINE

YEAR VOL ISSUE SEASON TITLEWEB POST

Avail- able YEAR VOL ISSUE SEASON TITLE

WEB POST

Avail- able

1978 1 1 OCEAN GUARD X Yes 1992 8 Sum ALM X Yes

1992 8 3 Aut ALM X Yes 1993 8 4 Win ALM X Yes 1993 9 1 Spr ALM X Yes

1979 1 2 Sum USLN X Yes 1993 9 2 Sum ALM X Yes 1979 1 3 Win USLN X Yes 1993 9 3 Fall ALM X Yes

1994 10 1 Win-Spr ALM X Yes 1994 10 2 Sum ALM X Yes

1980 2 1 Sum USLN X Yes 1994 10 3 Fall ALM X Yes 1980 2 2 Sum USLN X Yes 1995 11 1 Win ALM X Yes

1995 11 2 Spr ALM X Yes 1995 11 3 Sum ALM X Yes

1981 3 1 Win-Spr USLN X Yes 1995 11 4 Fall ALM X Yes 1981 3 2 Sum USLN X Yes 1996 12 1 Win ALM X Yes

1996 12 2 Sum ALM X Yes 1996 12 3 Fall ALM X Yes

1982 1 1 Jul/Aug USLN X Yes 1996 1997 13 1 Win ALM X Yes 1997 13 2 Spr ALM X Yes 1998 13 3 Sum ALM X Yes

1983 5 1 Spr USL X Yes 1998 14 1 Win ALM X Yes 1983 5 2 ESum USL X Yes 1998 14 2 Sum ALM X 1983 5 3 LSum USL X Yes 1998 ALM

1999 ALM 1999 ALM 1999 ALM 1999 ALM 2000 ALM

1985 Spr AL X Yes 2000 ALM 1985 Sum AL X Yes

2001 Win ALM Yes

1986 2 1 Mar AL X Yes 2001 Spr ALM Yes 1986 2 2 Sum AL X Yes 2001 ALM 1986 2 3 Aut AL X Yes 2001 ALM

2002 Win ALM X Yes 1987 3 2 Spr AL X Yes 2002 ALM 1987 3 3 Sum AL X Yes 2002 ALM 1987 3 4 Aut AL X Yes 2002 ALM

2003 ALM 1988 4 1 Spr AL X Yes 2003 Spr ALM Yes 1988 4 2 Sum AL X Yes 2003 Fall ALM X Yes 1988 4 3 Aut AL X Yes 2004 ALM

1988-89 4 4 Win AL X Yes 2004 Spr ALM X Yes

1989 5 1 Spr AL X Yes 2004 Sum ALM Yes 1989 5 2 Sum AL X Yes 2005 Win ALM X Yes 1989 5 2 Aut AL X Yes 2005 ALM

1989-90 5 4 Win AL X Yes 2005 Sum ALM X Yes

1990 6 1 Spr AL X Yes 2006 Win ALM X Yes 1990 6 AL 2006 Spr ALM X Yes 1990 6 3 Aut AL X Yes 2006 Sum ALM X Yes 1990 6 4 Win AL X Yes 2007 23 1 Win ALM X Yes 1991 7 1 Spr AL X Yes 2007 23 2 Spr ALM X Yes 1991 7 2 Sum AL X Yes 2007 24(23) 3 Sum ALM X Yes 1991 7 3 Aut AL X Yes 2008 25 1 Win ALM X Yes

1991-92 7 4 Win AL X Yes

UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION

National Lifesaving Statistics Report 2007

Since inception as the National Surf Life Saving Association in 1964, the chapters and agencies involved in lifesaving efforts in United States have endeavored to record the activity performed by their lifeguards. These records have been compiled in a statistical format to record the various categories of activity performed by these agencies. The Association, now known as the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), has published this information for many years for several purposes. The main function is to educate the public about the profession of lifesaving. The statistics also serve to highlight particular professional areas of interest, to provide tools in agency budget development and to further the knowledge base about the open water environment. This report highlights the 2007 statistics of the USLA. Complete records of USLA statistics dating to 1960 may be downloaded from USLA's Website at www.usla.org. The United States Lifesaving Association The United States Lifesaving Association is a non-profit, professional organization of lifeguards who work at open water beaches (both surf and inland). Members are organized into chapters, which are generally formed by reason of a common employer of the member lifeguards. Since this is not a union, membership extends to all ranks of lifeguards and there is strong participation from management level employees through line lifeguards. Open water lifeguard agencies, most of which are governmental bodies, participate in USLA through their employees and benefit through various means, such as promulgation of public safety material, collection and dissemination of statistics, development of lifeguard educational material, and the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Beaches, Collection and Categories The USLA collects lifesaving statistics for all beaches affiliated agencies and also accepts reports from other ocean beaches indirectly associated with the USLA. The collection efforts date to 1960 and for much of the first twenty years, focused exclusively on California beaches, especially the greater Los Angeles area. In the late 1980's, collection efforts began in earnest for the entire United States. This reporting system reflects twenty years of active national statistics collection, with a gradual progression from a west coast based report to the more national look presented here. USLA now reports lifesaving statistics from 9 geographical regions of its organization. Typically, approximately 85 or more agencies/beaches report each year. These include most of the major United States beach lifeguard agencies such as Los Angeles County, the State of California, the Cities of San Diego and Huntington Beach, California, the City and County of Honolulu, Volusia County and Ft Lauderdale, Florida and Long Beach and Cape May, New Jersey.

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2007 National Lifesaving Statistics

Beach Attendance 279,836,632 Rescues Total 74,072

Rip 40,793 Surf 8,440 Swift 315 Scuba 162

Cliff Rescue 67 Boat Rescues Rescues 4,042

Passengers 9,203 Value $ 145,023,860

Boat Assists Rescues 4,927 Passengers 9,843 Value $ 117,476,958

Preventive Actions 4,900,889 Medical Aids Total 250,499

Major 21,599 Minor 228,900

Drowning Deaths (Unguarded) Total 89

Rip 45 Surf 10 Scuba 3 Drop-Off 3 Alc/Drugs 9 Ability 19 Floatation 2 Other 9

Drowning Deaths (Guarded) Total 20

Rip 8 Surf 1 Scuba 0 Drop-Off 2 Alc/Drugs 0 Ability 9 Floatation 0 Other 3

Other Fatalities 61 Enforcements Warnings 1,114,035

Boat/PWC 1,062,251 Citations 44,536 Arrests 6,063

Lost/Found Persons 1,185 Public Education Lectures 16,729

Students 22,184

Table 1

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The 2007 statistics report general increases in many categories, due largely to the increase in reporting agencies. This is largest number of reporting agencies in the history of the USLA statistics. This year Rescues increase to the second highest year ever reported (74,126 in 1997). Preventive Actions continues to show a modest up-trend while both as do the Medical Aids. Public Safety Lectures and Lost Persons are up substantially. Significant to the reports this year is primary cause reporting for Drowning Death. Among the most frequent questions USLA receives from media and academic sources are requests for such information. This report details the fourth year of reports. Caution should be taken in reviewing this information. First, it represents only data that the agency reports. In some cases, the agency has declined to offer a primary cause. Second, it will take at least five years, and likely ten years, to establish data for potential analysis.

Five Year Comparison

Category

Beach Attendance

Rescues

Preventative Actions

Medical Aids

Boat Rescues

Passengers

Vessel Value

Drowning Deaths

Drowning Deaths (Unguarded)

Drowning Deaths (Guarded)

Lost And Found Persons

Public Safety Lectures

Students Attending

Reporting Agencies

2003

247,539,194

56,737

3,554,800

184,465

5,122

14,658

$88,278,973

96

82

14

10,701

4,175

192,283

90

2004

252,828,396

59,791

3,613,598

205,812

5,332

15,080

$140,053,231

122

103

19

9,935

3,954

247,015

89

2005

256,763,571

52,110

3,899,915

223,521

2,425

3,729

$78,261,601

83

71

12

9,535

7,554

314,002

88

2006

245,838,965

64,469

4,227,303

204,631

4,610

3,879

$64,857,530

100

89

11

9,691

10,801

582,776

85

2007

279,836,632

74,072

4,900,889

250,499

4,042

9,203

$145,023,860

109

89

20

16,729

22,184

448,316

107

Table 2 Beach activity levels show little change in such areas as Drowning Death, where totals and percentages have remained stable over the last 10 years. While the total number has increased from 2006, the ratio of guarded to unguarded remains relatively stable. Following a

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predictable pattern, the number of guarded drowning death remained small and the ratio between unguarded and guarded has remained relatively stable for over 10 years. Boat Rescues showed a small decrease in 2007 after a large increase 2006. However, the number of passengers on board who were rescued is up significantly. The National Statistics Coordinator cautions that the 2007 statistics must be viewed carefully if any long term trend analysis or forecasting is contemplated. This report comprises the totals from beaches in each of the USLA's regional councils. In 1997, the USLA received reports from 105 beaches and 92 in 1998. This year, the total number of reporting beaches has increased substantially from the last few years to 107, up from slightly from 85 in 2006. Stronger accountability in relation to the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification program, discussed below, accounts for the increase. As such, representative samples should be taken on an agency to agency comparative model, or on a long term model for national numbers for any forecasting or trend analysis. Primary Causes of Rescues Using the data developed in 1994-2004 the USLA has identified the Primary Cause of Rescue to be predominately from Rip Currents. The data developed has been analyzed in several ways. First, from the perspective of all reporting agencies, the data provided indicates rip currents account for roughly 45% of all rescues performed by the USLA. However, this analysis must be adjusted for environmental conditions. First, the data includes reports from agencies that operate open water/lake beaches without these conditions. Second, several of the reporting agencies were unable to redesign their reporting procedures to identify all the causes. Thus, well over 20,000 rescues are not attributed to cause, classified in the analysis as 'other.' USLA is encouraging agencies to begin to carefully collect this data in the future. In order to compensate for these conditions, the data was evaluated to identify the agencies that should be included in the primary cause analysis, those situated on surf beaches. This analysis finds the predominant cause of rescues again to be rip currents, exceeding 82% of all rescues. California beaches recorded a more significant percentage for rip currents, and the percentage rose in 1998 to 90.12%. Links to National Certification System The USLA has linked the national statistics reporting system to the Lifeguard Agency Certification program. First, all agencies that are certified by USLA are required to submit their agency activity annually in order to maintain certification in good standing. Second, the Certification program distributes statistics notices to all identified agencies each winter to assist in statistics collection. This relationship has been highly beneficial, with a number of non-USLA chapter reports included in the 2007 statistics. This years reports identify 107 agencies to date and it is not hard to speculate that full reporting by Chapters and certified agencies could result in recording over 100,000 rescues annually. For example, over 50 agencies along the Atlantic seaboard and Chicago, which generally recorded more than five thousand rescues annually, have reported in the past, but have failed to do so again this year.

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WEBSITE Success The National Board’s commitment to website re-design and the inclusion of the website reporting system has been very beneficial. It has substantially increase members and agency access to data and eased the reporting process. In 1997 approximately 25% of all statistics reports were submitted by using the Internet and the USLA Website. All reports were received from Internet sources in 2007.

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United States Lifesaving Association Sign Standards

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Ralph S. Goto

Committee Members:


1. Nothing to report since last Board of Directors Meeting

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United States Lifesaving Association Educational DVD Working Group Committee

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Dominic Lerma

Committee Members: Ralgh Goto, Mike Hensler, Tim Harmon, Jim McCrady, Scott Peterson, Mike Beuerlein, Gerry Falconer

Introduction

The Educational DVD Committee was established shortly after the Fall 07 USLA Conference in order to provide regional input for the Code X training DVD. Subsequent to the creation of the Code X DVD, two more videos were created including Components of a Rescue and Water Observation. Each of these DVD’s were reviewed by regional representatives.


I am happy to report that all three DVD’s have been finalized thanks to the work of the regional representatives and Evolution Production Company. It should be noted that Evolution performed this work gratis. In addition, the Huntington Beach Lifeguard Service deserves special thanks for their level of proficiency and professionalism during the Code X featured in the DVD, as well as, their willingness to allow us all to learn from this incident.

Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution

1. Several of the committee members were queried concerning what each DVD should cost to purchase. Our recommendation is that the Code X DVD be available for purchase at $60.00. The Water Observation DVD and the Components of a Rescue DVD should sell individually for $50.00. However, this recommendation is given without knowing what the cost will be to replicate the DVD by the company contracted to do so, and other associated costs yet unknown. Therefore, much latitude is given to the Executive Committee in determining the cost of each DVD.

2. The committee continues to encourage any agencies participating in the production of Beach Patrol

or Ocean Force to place language in their respective contracts requiring the production of training DVD’s.

3. The committee will continue to discuss the priority of future training DVD’s should any agency execute a contract with Tru TV and Evolution that includes the production of training DVD’s. Cursory discussions with committee members show a desire to produce training DVD’s in the areas of safe vehicle operations on the beach, PWC operator and crew, equipment selection and water rescue techniques.

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United States Lifesaving Association Education Conference Oversight

Activity Report


Committee Chair: Timothy M. Gallagher

Committee Members: ?

Introduction

I believe this committee needs to meet and discussion its goals and direction.


1. I have researched the past 6 Educational Conferences to begin to compile a list of topics that were presented and discussed.


1. The direction and goals of the committee. 2. Should the committee be directing or advising the hosting region/agency on the topics to be

included in their Educational Conference. 3. Should Educational Conferences be more oriented to class work and some sort of certification or

remain presentation oriented.

Executive Committee – Action Report United States Lifesaving Association

Meeting of April 24, 2008 Attendance

B. Chris Brewster, President Kevin Sweat, Vice President Nikki Bowie, Secretary Rob Williams, Treasurer Peter Davis, Liaison Officer and President Gulf Coast Chris Graham, Executive Delegate Tim Gallagher, Advisor Tom Gill, President South Atlantic Jerry Gavin (for Joe Pecoraro), President Great Lakes Cathy VonWald, President Northwest Rob McGowan, President Southwest Joe McManus, President Southeast Ed Zebrowski, President Mid-Atlantic Ralph Goto, President Pacific Islands Dr. Peter Wernicki, Medical Advisor Chip More, Legal Advisor

1. Information and Discussion Items 1.1. United States Lifesaving Foundation [Brewster] – The United States Lifesaving Foundation has completed its first full year with $10,964 in the bank. The Board (composed of the presidents of the USLA regions) will meet following this meeting. 1.2. Combined Federal Campaign [Sweat, Williams] – Mr. Sweat took over the application process this year. Mr. Williams is handling the accounting. 1.3. Insurance and Bonding [Williams/Jean] – Mr. Williams has arranged for a one year extension of our insurance and bonding policies. These are under review by Mr. Jean. 1.4. Calendar Year Accounting: [Williams] – The Bylaw change was approved by the Board of Directors on April 24, 2008. 1.5. Non-SHP Sponsors [Brewster] 1.5.1. OTC Solutions [Brewster] – OTC advises that their manufacturing facility burned last year and was a complete loss. They state that lost in the fire were batch records and all analysis and testing data, causing them to have to start from scratch. According to OTC, “Based on the original formula we have developed a new formula that has surpassed the original product. [The fire] has been a terrific blow to us but we have weathered the storm and within 3 months will be able to start shipping product. We have commitments from many major retailers and are still expecting a successful year. We recognize the fact that you and the USLA have been extremely patient and we appreciate that greatly. We have strong faith in the quality of the product and its success based heavily on the affiliation with the USLA. We will keep you posted of the exact day distribution starts.” Mr. Brewster asked OTC to share information on the new formulation with Dr. Wernicki, so that he can ensure that it still meets standards acceptable for our continued relationship. 1.5.2. Ingram [Brewster] – Ingram has agreed, in principle, to a contract previously approved by the Board of Directors. They have yet to sign the contract due to internal corporate issues, which will hopefully soon be resolved.

1.5.3. Da Fin [Brewster] – Issues related to Da Fin’s manufacturing problems appear to have been resolved. We received the 2007 payment for $4,000 in December, in accordance with the extension we had granted. This relationship seems to be a very good one. 1.5.4. First Aid for Kids: FAFK advises that they are now in the final stages of content sign off from the hospital partners, which they hope will be completed by the month end. They hope to launch the product in the US this year and are developing a second DVD product for St. John Ambulance Australia. 1.5.5. Zubrella: The Zubrella contract remains in force. We recently became aware of funds owed in November 2007 and are following up. 1.6. Boeing Grant [Brewster] – An application has again been submitted on our behalf by Mr. Brewster. In prior years we have received $5,000 annually in each of three years. 1.8. Branding and Trademark [Brewster] – At our last meeting, it was agreed to refer the issue of protecting our brand to our new pro-bono legal advisor for consideration. Due to a delay in the pro-bono contract, this has not yet been accomplished, but is underway. 1.9. Red Cross – YMCA – USLA Update [Wernicki, Brewster] – Update was given in activity reports. 1.10. Nationals 2007 [Williams, Brewster] – Mr. Brewster noted that at the time of publication of the agenda, certain funds remained owed by Myrtle Beach from the 2007 Nationals, but since that time the monies have been paid in full. Mr. Williams concurred that this was in fact correct, but also noted that there was no audit of final revenues and expenses. Mr. Brewster stated that, in the past, if things appeared on the “up and up” we did not press the issue of an audit. Mr. Williams concurred that the final numbers seemed satisfactory and Mr. Gill agreed and that it

ppeared that the City of Myrtle Beach did very well financially. a 1.11. Nationals 2008 [Zebrowski] – In the process of finalizing the host agreement with L.A. County. 1.12.Nationals 2009 [Zebrowski, Brewster] – Philip Cain of Myrtle Beach has advised that the City of Myrtle Beach will most likely make an offer to host the event. An RFP will be developed and posted on the USLA website to be returned by July1st. Daytona Beach also expressed interest. 1.13. SHP Update [Zebrowski] 1.13.1. Contract status [Brewster] – In accordance with direction of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the Legal Advisor and attorney developed a contract modification for SHP, the substance of which was to extend the performance period. This modification has been executed by the parties. (See President’s Activity Report for a copy.) 1.13.2. Patagonia [Zebrowski] – Mr. Zebrowski provided an update on the Patagonia relationship. In the future, Patagonia may want to go to a royalty instead of a guarantee of a flat $10,000. We have no current contract with Patagonia, but have sent back a draft contract to SHP. Discussion was held on expectations from Patagonia. 1.13.3. Finis [Brewster/Zebrowski] – Prior to finalization of the most recent issue of American Lifeguard Magazine, SHP requested a mailing list for use by Finis. At the time, discussions were underway with respect to a sponsorship agreement, but could not be finalized prior to this meeting. As a result, Finis was invited to include an advertising insert in ALM at market rates. The intent was that this would be generic advertising. The ALM Editor had not previously received a request for an insert. A net price of approximately $1,000 was negotiated. Due to a miscommunication, the insert included language implying that Finis was, at the time, an official USLA sponsor. Also, it has been determined that the fair market price for an insert of this nature

is somewhat higher than was charged, so the ALM Editor is researching appropriate costs for future requests of this nature. Instead of giving out the USLA mailing lists to sponsors, the suggestion was to add the advertising piece to USLA. 2. Action Items 2.1. Olympic Recognition [Brewster] – Shall the Executive Committee propose changes to the USLA Bylaws to address requirements of US Olympic Committee membership that involve 20% representation on the Board, Executive Committee, and Competition Committee of representatives selected by athletes? Mr. Brewster had presented an option that would not increase the size of the Board of Directors, but which would ensure, per federal law known as the Ted Stephens Olympic and Amateur Athlete Act, that 20% of the Board would be Athlete Representatives. Per the same requirements, this proposal would add to the size of the Executive Committee and Competition Committee (to ensure 20% representation), and would ensure 20% representation on boards of appeals of competition issues. Various concerns were raised including whether the benefits of USOC affiliation outweighed the impacts of changes that would need to be made and, if so, whether it would be better to alter the existing Board representation make-up or to add additional Board members to satisfy the requirements. After extensive discussion, it was proposed by Mr. Brewster that two options would be noticed to the Board of Directors per the requirement for advance notice of Bylaw changes and that the Board could decide to adopt one or the other or neither in November 2008. Motion Gallagher, 2nd Graham-MPU. (Text of these two proposals is attached.) 2.2. Nonprofit Status of Regions – [Brewster] Shall the Executive Committee recommend to the Board that all USLA Regions be required to achieve or demonstrate that they have achieved 501(c)3 nonprofit status by April 2009? Various opinions were raised as to whether this was needed and what might be required to accomplish it. At the recommendation of the Legal Advisor, the matter was tabled with a referral to USLA attorney Joe Jean. Regions to give to President Brewster their status and that will be forwarded to Mr. Jean. 2.3. Training Videos [Brewster] –Background: By evote just prior to this meeting, the Executive Committee approved a contract with Evolution Film and Tape allowing the USLA free use of three training videos. Under the contract, the USLA may order the DVDs at cost of reproduction. Lt. Nick Lerma, who chairs the Educational DVD committee, has recommended that this be used as a fundraiser for the USLA. If approved by Evolution and USLA, a distribution method would need to be worked out. Mr. Brewster advised that Lt. Lerma had notified him that the Educational DVD Committee recommended that the DVDs be sold for $50, plus shipping. Various opinions were voiced regarding the idea of offering them at no charge other than shipping, offering them at $50 to all buyers, or offering them at cost to certified agencies and at $50 to all others. Mr. Brewster conducted a straw poll of the options with the following garnering the most votes: to propose to the Board that the USLA offer its training videos to certified agencies at cost plus shipping and to others at $50 per video, plus shipping. MPU 2.4. Support for Florida House Bill 87 [McManus] – Shall the Executive Committee recommend to the Board of Directors that the USLA support Florida House Bill 87? Background: This bill, currently in the Florida Legislature, defines "ocean lifeguard" and includes ocean lifeguards for purposes of certain enhanced penalties imposed for assault or battery. Motion McManus, 2nd Gavin – MPU 2.5. Advisory Committee [Davis] – Shall the Executive Committee propose to the Board of Directors that it accept the proposal for the establishment of a new committee to be named the “Advisory Committee” which would: Be comprised of USLA members who either have been in an elected position on the Executive Board and/or have been awarded a USLA Life Membership, and; have the primary purpose of using their collective experience to offer advise the USLA

Executive Board, and; elect their own chair, and; determine other goals and purposes (ex: archiving USLA history)? Motion Davis, 2nd McManus – MPU 2.6. Advance Nominations [Brewster] – Shall the USLA Bylaws be amended to require that people running for USLA offices in the biennial elections cycle by nominated (by themselves or others) a minimum of 30 days in advance of the date of elections? This motion was tabled. 2.7. Recognizing Retiring Lifeguards [Brewster] – Shall the President be empowered, in the President’s discretion, to officially recognize, on behalf of the Board of Directors and the USLA retiring lifeguards who have been active members of the USLA for a minimum of 10 years ? Motion Sweat, McGowan 2nd – MPU. 2.8. SHP Proposals [Zebrowski] – 2.8.1. Finis – Shall the Executive Committee recommend approval of the contract proposal with Finis? (copy attached) – The draft contract was initially provided via Mr. Zebrowski by SHP. It was reviewed/amended for legal issues by Mr. More. Mr. Brewster noted that, at present, the contract contains no provisions that would restrict the discount to USLA members (as presently is the case for Da Fin and Patagonia). An issue was raised by Mr. Zebrowski that the proposed endorsement language appears to contradict with our current endorsement language regarding Da Fin. Mr. Zebrowski agreed to contact Mr. Hubbell to see if he was agreeable to Mr. Zebrowski talking to Finis while they were present at the meeting to resolve the issue. Mr. Zebrowski did so and further information can be found under the Executive Committee Action Items. 2.8.2. Hobie – Shall the Executive Committee recommend approval of the contract proposal with Hobie? (copy attached) - Background: The attached contract was initially provided via Mr. Zebrowski from SHP. It was reviewed/amended for legal issues by Mr. More. As with the previous item, Mr. Brewster noted that, at present, the contract contains no provisions that would restrict the discount to USLA members (as presently is the case for Da Fin and Patagonia). As part of the contract, Hobie provided the USLA with 300 pairs of sunglasses and Mr. Hubbell suggested the following breakdown for distribution: 75 for the Board of Directors meeting; 50 for National Championships for all the champions of Open events. Mr. Zebrowski then asked how to divide the rest (175 minus 15 for National Team)? SHP would like them distributed to winners of the regional championships with a percentage going to each region based on membership numbers. Motion McGowan, 2nd Gill – MPU 2.8.3. T-Shirts – Shall the Executive Committee recommend approval of a donation of T-Shirts, with artwork as submitted with a fair market value of $5 per shirt and as a credit towards Scott Hubbell’s contract with the fee waved? (copy attached) – Mr. Gill asked that regional logos be put on the shirts and Mr. Zebrowski stated that SHP said this was possible. Distribution of the T-Shirts will be based on membership numbers. Motion McManus, 2nd Gill - MPU 3. Other issues per the committee and/or chair – Mr. McManus asked if we have a sunscreen sponsor. Mr. Zebrowski advised that SHP is still in negotiations with Banana Boat. Mr. Brewster noted that in Scott Hubbell’s written report there is profanity which will be edited out. Mr. Zebrowski noted that a member of his Region expressed a concern that an item on the Guard to Guard Bulletin Board was deleted because it related to competition. He asked how strictly this was enforced. There was discussion as to what might be appropriate and what not in this regard. Mr. Brewster noted that when there have been gray areas, leaving it up to discretion as to what is appropriate and what is not there are complaints and concerns about personal taste being factored in. He suggested that if the rules are not fairly absolute, they can’t be consistently enforced. (No action was taken.) Mr. Gill stated for the record that he believes the Certification process has holes. Mr. McGowan – Noted that the National Certification Program Rules state that the Executive Board votes on certification revocations between meetings and that this should be the Executive Committee, to be consistent with the way most issues are handled between Board meetings

under the Bylaws. Mr. Brewster expressed the view that this was an oversight in the original drafting, but had been approved by the Board, so the USLA was obliged to follow the current language until modified by the Board. He expressed support for that modification. Motion to recommend to the Board of Directors that Executive Committee will be the deciding body between Board of Directors meetings. Certification rules need to be modified. Motion McGowan, 2nd Gill – MPU. 4. Adjournment

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United States Lifesaving Association PUBLIC EDUCATION Committee Action Report


Committee Chair: Denise Blair

Committee Members: Mike Beuerlein, Southwest; Denise Blair, Mid-Atlantic; Jo Wagenhals, Southeast; Andy Braudy, Great Lakes; Ron Watson, South Atlantic; Nick Shriver, Northwest; Archie Kalepa, Pacific Islands; Tony Pryor, Gulf Coast

Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval)

1. Lost Kids Cry: The committee discussed implementing a trial program to reduce the number of lost kids. Stickers or wrist bands will be produced for tower guards to hand out to children with the tower name or number written on the sticker/band. The following agencies will take part in the trial run: East Bay Regional Parks, Huntington Beach, Manasquan, Cape May and Galveston.

2. Beach Safety Week Challenge: Agencies that hold a program for Beach Safety Week are asked to

submit a written description of the program (250 words or less) as well as pictures. The top five programs will receive a plaque. The judges will be: Denise Blair, Chris Brewster, and Peter Davis.

3. The committee voted to purchase a rip current banner for the Pacific Islands. 4. Public Education Matrix – Jon Mitchell presented the CSLA matrix of public education materials and

location of these materials. The committee will look into creating one at the national level. 5. 6.

Committee Goals

1. To implement the Lost Kids Cry trial program into 5 agencies and evaluate the result. 2. To revise the current coloring book and activity book. 3. To implement a Beach Safety Week Challenge.

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United States Lifesaving Association MEMBERSHIP

Committee Action Report

Date: 4/26/08


Committee Members: GC/Peter Davis, GL/Jerry Gavin, MA/Ed Kizieukiwicz, NW/Nick Schriber, PI/Ralph Goto, SA/Ron Watson, SE/Joe McManus, SW/Charlotte Graham. Others attending: Chris Graham, Rob Williams, Jo Wagenhals, and Dave Shotwell.

Introduction

During the past six months much has been accomplished. The new Web-based membership database has been in development and will be presented during this meeting. Also the new membership kit items were designed and are in production now. Lastly, many inquiries from members and region representatives were received and answered.


1. Web-based membership database – Rob Williams and Charlotte Graham has helped in this project. Chris Clark of Interfuse helped in some additional ideas for our new program. The program will be used from now on and the SW Region and the Mid-Atlantic Region will start with full access. Others regions will be added as development allows.

2. Two tier memberships have been tabled at this time. 3. A national membership lottery will be held this summer and a lucky member will win a 10’6 rescue board. 4. A question was raised by one of our sponsors about our policy on membership numbering. The present

policy uses the procedure of not assigning a new number to returning expired (one or more years) members. We will continue with this policy as it allows for a history of each member to be attained.

5. We will honor the receipt of $25.00 memberships for the coming year if they have already been sent in the national membership office.

6. A new concept for our USLA On-Line Store was discussed and endorsed for development. There is no cost to the USLA for this upgrade.

Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval)

1. The membership committee requests the following By-Law change:

Article VIII DUES Section 3 Member Duration Individual membership shall extend from July 1 each year to June 30 of the following

year. Changed to: Individual membership shall extend from April 1 each year to March 31 of the

following year.

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United States Lifesaving Association Competition


Date: April 24,2008

Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski

Committee Members: Tim Gallagher; Kevin Sweat; Jerry Gavin; Jay Butki: Nick Schriver; Jim McCrady

Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) 1. 2008 Nationals Manhattan Beach, CA Web site is operating with hotel info etc 2. 2009 Nationals to be held on the East Coast Myrtle Beach Sc, Daytona Beach FL and the

Southeast Region have expressed interest in hosting the event. Letter of interest needs to be received by USLA prior to July 1, 2008 in order to be considered

3. Discussion of Junior Guard Rules; committee will review changes requested by JG committee before posting

4. Discussion of International Competition including selection process and a contract for National Team members

5. Proposed Rule Change; Southwest 1) add an Open Women’s Taplin Relay 2) Add a 3 person Open Men’s Board Relay and Open Women’s Board Relay

6. Proposed Rule Change; Southeast 1) Add a 70+ Age Division 2) Add an Open Men’s and Open Women’s Singles Surfboat race

7. Proposed Rule Change; Mid-Atlantic 1) If a new event is proposed it must include the event it is replacing 2) If a proposed rule is defeated it may not be resubmitted within 2 years

Committee Goals

1. Post new competition rules including Juniors on USLA website 2. Post National Team Members Contract on website 3. Continue work on the selection process for National Team Members


1. Approve all rule changes adopted and added to competition rules at Charleston meeting. 2. Approve addition of $1,500.00 for National Team Budget for Rescue 2008 3. All Chapters are considered in the “A” Division until they request to be and submit verification to be

included in the “B” Division. Request must be done annually and must include a letter from the involved agency/agencies employer(s) verifying the number of employed lifeguards. The letter must be form an administrator (not the Captain or Chief of a Beach Patrol)

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United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts/Recognition, Awards, and Presentations Committee Action Report

Date April 26, 2008

Committee Chair: Adrienne Groh

Committee Members: Bill Richardson, Southwest, Janie Watson, South Atlantic, Gerry Falconer, Southeast, Jerry Gavin, Great Lakes, Jennifer Noonan, Southeast, Cathy vonWald, Pacific Northwest, Andy Healy, Mid-Atlantic

Introduction

I would again like to thank the committee for its continued hard work and dedication to the association. We work so well as a team and bring attention to some incredible rescues and stories. The rescues and stories are always amazing and they shed great light on our profession. Congratulations to the first recipients of the National Lifesaving Award; Huntington Beach, CA and Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue. We are proud of the program and eager to see how it grows and brings positive feedback and recognition to deserving agencies.


1. The wording on certificates that are awarded posthumously was discussed as to whether it was appropriate to mention that the recipient gave his/her life during the event. The committee members present felt strongly that it should be the choice of the family members how the wording will be memorialized on the certificate.

2. There had been discussion about whether the National Awards Program should be moved to the certification committee since the status of agencies applying is contingent upon good status with certification. After further discussion, the committee felt that it was appropriately placed in Heroic Acts. I will check with certification committee chair as to the status of an agency applying for national award recognition.

3. We discussed the committee’s desire to change the look of the gold seal that is currently placed on each award certificate. The embosser that the National Secretary uses is the seal of incorporation and is what we use on Heroic Acts Committee. We decided to get a new embosser for the Heroic Acts Chairperson that has the USLA logo on it rather the incorporation date.

Committee Goals

1. Finish cleaning up the website of past award winners and create a link with name and date of all categories.

2. Create a new certificate/award for the National Awards Program recipients. 3. Streamline admissions process to ensure that all Regional Presidents and/or Heroic Acts Regional

representative submit the application or at least are informed of the process.


1. Attachments / Submissions from Kauai 2008 1.1. Ray Howell – Pacific Islands - Tabled

1.2. Rob Rogerson, Lou Kanitsch, Ben Demonstranti, Bryan Theiss, Lt. Dave Taylor, Capt. Julia

Leo Palm Beach County Guards – Southeast – passed for National Lifesaving Award

1.3. Long Beach Lifeguard Association - Project Ecuador passed for - National Lifesaving Award

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1.4. Michael E. James – Southeast – passed for Medal of Valor

1.5. National Awards Program – Huntington Beach Surf Lifesaving Assoc. – passed for National

Award for Professional Achievement

1.6. National Awards Program – Town of Wrightsville Beach – passed for National Award for

Commitment and Dedication to Public Safety and Education

1.7. Summer Watson and Amy Dichiro – Southwest Region – passed for Heroic Act

1.8. Michael Barrett, Moses Cuprill, and Raymond Johnson – Southwest – passed for Heroic Act

1.9. Bouvey Bradbury – Pacific Islands – passed for Medal of Valor

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United States Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguards

Action Report


Committee Chair: Reenie Boyer

Committee Members: NE – No Participation

MA – Denise Blair (Secretary), Charlie Hartl, Bill Oat

GL – Andrew Braudy

NW – Nick Schriver

SA – Ron Watson

GC – Tony Pryor

SE – Joe D’Agostion

SW – Charlotte Graham, Jon Mitchell (Junior Jam Editor)

PI – No Participation

Introduction

Thanks for your participation. We had a very productive Junior Lifeguard Committee Meeting. The Committee appreciated the meeting schedule and was pleased to finish in the allotted time frame.

A very special Mahalo to our hosts. The meeting location, activities and venue was outstanding!

Discussion Items: (At This Meeting)

1. Photo Contest – We are hosting a photo contest for the USLA JG Members this summer. The contest rules were approved during our meeting and are attached to his report. They will be sent to the web site and American Lifeguard Magazine for posting.

2. Da Fin - Has offered a great discount to JG USLA Members. This program was presented during

our Committee meeting. Contact Da Fin or Committee Chair for additional information. 3. JG USLA Rules – Were approved for publication during our Committee meeting. A special thanks to

Bill Richardson and Jay Butki for their special work on this project. Thanks to Charlie Hartl the Junior Lifeguard National rules are already posted on the USLA web site.

4. JG National Competition - Will be hosted on August 7th by LACO in Manhattan Beach. Please

check the USLA web site for additional information. A friendly reminder that JG’s are required to be per registered as members of the USLA as early as possible (It was suggested a least one month in advance). At the competition JG’s must check in by Wednesday evening to be eligible for the competition.

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5. Junior Jam Publication – Junior Jam Editor, Jon Mitchell has requested you e mail him all articles for our next Junior Jam section of the American Lifeguard Magazine. He will be having a spotlight on JG Instructors including a profile and picture.

6. USLA JG Program Guidelines – At our Fall meeting we will review our current JG Program

Guidelines and discuss future updates. The last Guidelines were approved in 1999. Please collect information this summer and bring everything possible to the Fall meeting. The Committee Chair will send an e –mail reminder during the summer and next Fall.

7. Round Table - ☺

Attachments

1. Photo Contest Rules 2. USLA JG Rules (Posted on USLA web site).

2008 USLA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

THIS YEAR WE ARE HAVING A JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FOR THE USLA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD MEMBERS. THERE WILL BE A $100 SAVINGS BOND AWARDED AT THE 2008 FALL USLA MEETING TO THE TOP “AA”, "A", "B" AND "C" DIVISION CONTEST WINNERS. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD COORDINATORS NEED TO SUBMIT (IN PERSON OR BY MAIL) THEIR ORIGINAL TOP 5 POTOGRAPHS (ANY DIVISION) TO THE JG CHAIRPERSON AT THE FALL USLA MEETING. ALL PHOTOS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE USLA. THE BACK OF THE PHOTO MUST INCLUDE:

• JG'S FIRST AND LAST NAME • DIVISION "A", "B" OR "C" • HOME PHONE NUMBER • HOME ADDRESS • JG PROGRAM • JG COORDINATOR'S NAME • JG COORDINATORS PHONE NUMBER

THE PHOTO MUST BE AN ORIGINAL AND IS REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN BY THE JUNIOR LIFEGUARD. ENIERIES MUST BE ONE-DIMENSIONAL AND THE PRINTED PHOTO SIZE MUST BE AT LEAST 3” BY 5’ AND NO LARGER THAN 11" BY 17". (NO SLIDES) USE BLACK AND WHITE OR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY. JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO THE USLA BEACH SAFETY TIPS OR LIFEGUARDING THEMES AS PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES:

1. Swim Near A Lifeguard

2. Learn To Swim

3. Never Swim Alone

4. Don't Fight The Current

5. Swim Sober

6. Leash Your Board

7. Don't Float Where You Can't Swim

8. Life Jackets = Boating Safety

9. Don't Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck

10. At Home, You're The Lifeguard

Reenie Boyer P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915

[email protected]












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United States Lifesaving Association Certification Committee Committee Action Report


Committee Chair: Eric Bauer, Co-Chair Tim Harmon

Committee Members: Dave Shotwell Mid-Atlantic Region, Cathy Wiederhold Northwest Region, Andy Braudy Great Lakes Region, Jim McCrady Southeast Region, Bill Richardson Southwest Region, Scott Petersohn South Atlantic Region, Kim Tyson Gulf Coast, Region, Dr. Peter Wernicki Medical Advisor

Introduction

There are 108 Certified Lifeguard and ARRT Agencies. Rick Gould has received statistics from 108 agencies the highest number ever reported which resulted in the reporting of 74,437 rescues the highest rescue count in USLA history.


1. Certification Officers

Committee Goals

1. Solicit and encourage agency certification 2. Accept and review certification applications 3. Approve Certifications and Issue certificates


1. Approved agency certifications 1.1. Avon By the Sea NJ, Regular 1.2. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL Regular 1.3. East Bay Regional Parks District, CA, Regular 1.4. Fenwick Island, DE, Regular 1.5. Ft. Lauderdale FL, Regular 1.6. Kitty Hawk NC, Advanced 1.7. Laguna Beach, CA, Advanced 1.8. MCCS Kaenehoe, HI, Regular 1.9. Neptune Beach, FL, Advanced 1.10. North Island Lifeguard Service, CA, Advanced 1.11. Ocean City Beach Patrol, NJ,Regular 1.12. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Assoc, NJ Advanced 1.13. Oceanside Lifeguard Service, CA Advanced 1.14. Ponte Vedra In and Club, FL, Regular 1.15. San Clemente, City of, CA, Advanced 1.16. Sand Point, City of ID, Regular

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1.17. Sarasota County Beach Patrol, FL, Regular 1.18. Sea Colony Beach Patrol, DE, Regular 1.19. Sea Girt, NJ Regular 1.20. Shore Beach Service, SC. Regular 1.21. Solana Beach Marine Safety, CA, Advanced 1.22. US Ocean Safety, CA, Advanced 1.23. Volusia, County Beach Patrol, FL, Advanced

2. Raise Agency Certification fee to $300.00 to take place for certifications due at fall meeting and

new certifications after this meeting. Approved 3. Direct the President and Legal Advisor to re-contract with certification administrator to include, an

increase to $50.00 per certification as described in the contract. Update the contract language to coincide with current practices. Approved

4. Change language in Certification Guidelines to include ARRT Agency must provide service for at least 1 year prior to Certification. Approved

5. Budget up to $1000.00 for the purchase and distribution of Certification Stickers to Agencies.

Approved 6. Certification Chair to write letter to agencies who have failed to provide statistics as required in the

certification guidelines.

Attachments

1. Currently Certified Agencies


Total Lifeguard and ARRT Agencies: 109 Region6 Pacific Island

Lifeguard Agencies Approved: 107 ARRT Applications Approved: 1 7 NorthwestRegular: 61 29 Southwest

Advanced: 46 1 Gulf CoastFirst Time Applications in Progress: 1 First Time Applications in Progress: 0 25 Southeast

21 South AtlanticSubtotal: 108 Subtotal: 1 17 Mid-Atlantic

1 New England1 Great Lakes

108First Next Certification Certification Certificate

Lifeguard Agency Approved Status Expires Level Officer Region Sent

Lack's Beach Service, Inc., SC ######## Nov-95 Revoked Nov-08 Regular Brown, Duke South AtlanticCape Canaveral, FL May-98 Lapsed May-06 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 04/27/04Hampton (City of - Buckroe Beach), VA May-00 Lapsed May-06 Regular Foxwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 06/20/03American Medical Response, OR* May-01 Pending May-07 Advanced Dan McCormick Northwest 04/27/04Norfolk, VA (City of) May-01 Lapsed May-07 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 04/27/04Citrus County Parks & Recreation, FL May-02 Lapsed Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast

Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ May-95 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticThe Breakers, Palm Beach , FL Apr-08 Certified May-11 Regular McCrady, Jim SoutheastFenwick Island Beach Patrol, DE May-05 Certified May-11 Regular Kiziukewicz, Ed Mid-AtlanticFt. Lauderdale Ocean Rescue, FL May-05 Certified May-11 Regular Tracy, Clint SoutheastKitty Hawk Ocean Rescue, NC May-02 Certified May-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South AtlanticLaguna Beach, CA May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill SouthwestMCCS Water Safety Kaneohe Marine Corps Base* Nov-99 Certified May-11 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific IslandNeptune Beach Public Safety - Lifeguard Division, FL Nov-96 Certified May-11 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South AtlanticNorth Island Lifeguard Serv., San Diego, CA May-08 Certified May-11 Advanced Hidalgo, Richard SouthwestOcean City Beach Patrol, NJ May-02 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticOcean Grove, NJ May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Mogck, Buzz Mid-AtlanticSan Clemente Marine Safety, CA May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill SouthwestSandpoint, ID (City of) May-99 Certified May-11 Regular McCormick, Dan NorthwestSea Colony Beach Patrol, DE May-08 Certified May-11 Regular Harmon, Tim Mid-AtlanticSea Girt Beach Patrol, NJ May-97 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticShore Beach Service (Hilton Head), SC May-95 Certified May-11 Regular Brown, Duke South AtlanticSolana Beach (City of) May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Gould, Rick SouthwestUS Ocean Safety May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill SouthwestVolusia County Beach Patrol, FL May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic

ARCVLSC/Jax Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-02 Certified Nov-08 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 10/20/2006Boca Raton, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Camp Pendleton, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Regular Bauer, Eric Southwest 11/10/05Cape May Beach Patrol, NJ Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular Kiziukiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Delray Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Destin Fire Control District, FL Nov-05 Certified Nov-08 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Encinitas (City of), CA* Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 10/20/06Nag's Head Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 11/10/05Palm Beach (Town of), FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/10/05Port San Luis Harbor District (Avila Beach), CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 11/10/05Rochester Hills, MI Nov-05 Certified Nov-08 Regular Gavin, Jerry Great Lakes 11/10/05Santa Cruz, CA* Parks and Recreation Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Drake, Carl Southwest 03/13/07Scarborugh Beach State Park, ME* Nov-02 Certified Nov-08 Regular Shotwell, Dave New England 10/20/06Seal Beach, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-08 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 10/20/06St. Lucie County, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-08 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06

Bethany Beach Patrol, DL May-96 Certified May-09 Advanced Simmons, Bill Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Div, FL May-94 Certified May-09 Regular Wotton, Phil Southeast 10/20/06Dewey Beach Patrol May-99 Certified May-09 Regular Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 10/20/2006Camp Surf (YMCA), San Diego May-98 Certified May-09 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 10/20/06Cape May Point, NJ (Town of) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Harmon, Tim Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Carolina Beach Police Department May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 10/20/06Charleston County Park & Recreation, SC May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 03/13/07Clearwater Beach Patrol, FL (City of) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Galveston Beach Patrol, TX May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Gavin, Jerry Gulf Coast 10/20/06Imperial Beach, CA (City of) May-98 Certified May-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 10/20/06Indian River County Ocean Rescue, FL May-03 Certified May-09 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06Hawaii (County of), HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 06/20/03Kauai Lifeguards (County of), HI May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific IslandMaui (County of), HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 07/27/03Kure Beach (Town of) May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 10/20/06Long Beach Marine Safety Division, CA May-94 Certified May-09 Advanced gould, rick Southwest 10/20/06Los Angeles City, Dept of Parks & Rec., CA May-97 Certified May-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 10/20/06Mauna Kea Beach Resort, HI May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific IslandNew Jersey (State Dept. Env. Protection) May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 10/20/06Palm Beach County, FL May-96 Certified May-09 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 10/20/06Pinellas County Park Department May-03 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 10/20/06Pismo Beach, CA* May-95 Certified May-09 Regular Eric Bauer SouthwestPompano Beach, FL May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Wotton, Phil Southeast 10/20/06Port Hueneme (City of) Beach Lifeguards May-06 Certified May-09 Regular Don Rohrer Southwest 10/20/06San Diego Lifeguard Service, CA May-94 Certified May-09 Advanced Larry Giles Southwest 03/13/07Santa Rosa Island Authority, FL May-03 Certified May-09 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 03/13/07

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Sea Bright (Borough of), NJ May-02 Certified May-09 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticVirginia Beach Lifesaving Service, VA May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic 03/13/07Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, NC May-03 Certified May-09 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 10/20/06

Beach Services Limited,Surfside, SC. Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 03/13/07Boynton Beach, FL Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 03/13/07Coronado, CA (City of) Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Larry Giles Southwest 11/13/03Coeur d'Alene, ID (City of) Nov-98 Certified Nov-09 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 03/13/07Del Mar Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Rohrer, Don Southwest 03/13/07Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Fennell, Bob Northwest 03/13/07Jacksonville, City of Nov-08 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/17/07Newport News, VA Nov-99 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Shotwell, Dave Mid-AtlanticOcean Beach (Village of), NY Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07Santa Barbara (City of), CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 03/13/07South Walton Fire District Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Regular Jim McCrady Southeast 03/13/07Virginia Beach Department of EMS Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Brown, Duke Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07

Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue (City of) May-07 Certified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07Gulf Islands National Seashore, FL May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Wise, Gary Southeast 05/22/07Hayden, ID May-04 Certified May-10 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/22/07Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue (Town of), NC May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/22/07Los Angeles County Parks Department, CA May-04 Certified May-10 Advanced Gould, Rick SouthwestMiami Dade Fire Ocean Rescue Nov-07 Certified May-10 Regular McCrady, Jimn Southeast 05/22/07Nassau County Ocean Rescue, FL May-04 Certified May-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/22/07North Myrtle Beach Nov-07 Ceritified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07Sonoma County Parks and Recreation, CA May-01 Certified May-10 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/22/07

Aloha Surf Lifesaving Nov-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Goto , Ralph Pacific Island 11/13/07Atlantic Beach Patrol Division, FL Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Brick, NJ Nov-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Shotwell, David Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07California State Parks, CA Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Corolla Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 11/13/07Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular Tracy Clint Southeast 11/13/07Delaware State Parks, DE Nov-98 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Kizuikkiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07East Bay Regional Park Dist., CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular McCray, Jim Northwest 11/13/07Hollywood, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07Honolulu Ocean Safety (City & County of), HI Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular Bauer, Eric Pacific Island 11/13/07Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 11/13/07Lake Mission Viejo Patrol & Rescue Dept., CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Lantana Marine Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/13/07Los Angeles County Lifeguard Operations Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07Martin County (Emergency Services), FL Nov-01 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07Newport Beach Fire Department, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, larry Southwest 11/13/07Oceanside, CA Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 11/13/07Okaloosa May-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Wise, Gary Southeast 11/13/07Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Santa Barbara (County of), CA Nov-10 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 11/13/07St. Johns County - Division of Beach Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07Sarasota County Lifeguards, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular mcmanus, joe Southeast 11/13/07Ventura County Harbor Department, CA May-01 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rohrer, Don Southwest 11/13/07

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Dept, May-05 Pending McCrady, Jim SoutheastRehoboth Beach Patrol, DE* May-08 Pending Harmon, Tim Mid -Atlantic

San Francisco Fire Department, CA May-97 Certified May-09 ARRT McCormick, Dan NorthwestCentral Fire Department - Santa Cruz, CA Nov-03 Nov-06 ARRT Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/2003Kauai (County of) Fire, HI Nov-97 Nov-00 ARRT Goto, Ralph SouthwestMaui (County of) Fire, HI ARRT Goto, Ralph Southwest

* Six month grace period granted

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United States Lifesaving Association Ways & Means



Committee Chair: Rob Williams

Voting Committee Members: Charlotte Graham – Southwest; Cathy VonWald – Pacific Northwest; Jerry Gavin – Great Lakes; Peter Davis – Gulf Coast (Secretary); Charlie Hartl – Mid Atlantic; Joe McManus – Southeast; Tom Gill – South Atlantic; No Representative from Pacific Island or New England


1. Reviewed Balance Sheet and Budget for July – December, 2007 2. Reviewed Balance Sheet and Budget for January – April, 2008 3. Committee designated April 1st as an annual date of allocation of the $14,000 to the Competition

Travel Team, unless the monies are needed prior to that date. 4. Committee agreed to continue the $14 Region and $11 National split in the case of a $25

membership was accepted by the membership committee. This was recommended by the membership committee.

Committee Goals

1. We will complete the updating of the USLA Affinity Credit Card. This will include updates to the website and potential advertisements in the American Lifeguard Magazine.

2. Create a balanced budget with 5% reserves prior to the USLA Fall BOD Meeting. Request that committees make budget recommendations in September, 2008 to the treasurer for the calendar year 2009 budget


1. Request from the Competition Committee that $2,000 be allocated to the National Travel Team. The budget for Rescue 2008 is set at $36,500 and they have $34,500 to use. This request is due to increased travel expenses and the Euro being much stronger than the dollar. 1.1. Approved by the BOD

2. Request from the Certification Committee that $1,000 be allocated for Certified Agency Stickers. Each Certified Agency will receive one sticker paid by the USLA with an option to purchase more. Details for the purchases will be worked out by the Certification Committee. 2.1. Approved by the BOD

3. Request from the Certification Committee that Brenda Warner’s Contract be reviewed and updated financially. She has not received a raise in the past decade for her Certification Processing. There was also information given that the Certification Fees that agencies pay will increase from $250 to $300. Details on the financial increases – Per Piece Certification – From $35 to $50; Hourly Rate – From $45 to $55; Storage Fee – $30 per month 3.1. Approved by the BOD

2008 USLA Spring Meeting

Kaua’i, HI Public Information / Public Relations Committee Report

Members Present: Tom Gill (Chairman-SA), Peter Davis (GC), Chris Graham (SW)

1. Updated the committee on recent calls from media including First Magazine & Wall Street Journal.

2. Update from Jerry Gavin on his study of potential pro bono work from ad agencies. The person he spoke with advised that we would waste money in paying for this but there are agencies that will take on non-profit / pro bono work. Jerry was given a contact or two that he will investigate.

3. I did not garner the media contacts from the various regions as of yet, but intend on doing that through e-mail in the near future.

4. The committee offers its support to the Nationals organizing committee for support if needed in press releases / media interviews.

5. Pete Hartsock has mentioned a number of times in e-mails that he could set up a number of opportunities for the USLA if a meeting were to be held in the D.C. area. We know the next two meeting sites are set, but recognize the fall 2009 meeting is set to be hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Region. Two possibilities for a meeting held there were the potential to use the former presidential yacht, The Sequioa as a base for some activities and a potential congressional day where all of the delegates went to Capitol Hill to meet with Congresspersons from their areas.

6. Reminder to all that there is no such thing as ‘Bad publicity’, rather there is positive or negative publicity.

7. The new membership / competition program can give real time updates to media, the list generated will be made available to the web master to input those results.

Action Items: 1. Gavin to continue to investigate pro bono ad / public relations agencies 2. PIO to establish national / regional media contacts through e-mail from around the country by gaining lists from as many sources as possible. 3. Get contacts for the USLA Nationals that can be immediately given out to media contacts that need specific information for the upcoming National Games.

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United States Lifesaving Association WEBSITE


Date: 4/26/08


Committee Members: Everyone

Introduction

The committee did not meet, but continues to support the Executive Board and all committees.

As a new chairman has not been found to replace me at this time, I asked the President to appoint Rob Williams as a Co-Chairman. During new business of the meeting Rob was appointed and ratified by board action.

United States Lifesaving Foundation April 24, 2008

Attendance Mr. B. Chris Brewster, President Ms. Nikki Bowie, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Rob McGowan, President Southwest Mr. Tom Gill, President South Atlantic Mr. Ed Zebrowski, President Mid-Atlantic Mr. Ralph Goto, President Pacific Islands Ms. Cathy VonWald, President Northwest Mr. Joe McManus, President Southeast Region Mr. Jerry Gavin (for Joe Pecoraro), President Great Lakes Region Mr. Peter Davis, President Gulf Coast Region 1. Investment update [Brewster] - $10,964, of that $5765 is in Fidelity Cash Reserves and $5040 is in SPDR DJ Wilshire Total Market (ETF). 2. Thanks to donors (Please see annual report) [Brewster] 3. Review/approval of 2007 Annual Report [Brewster] – Shall the Board approve the annual report? MPU (copy attached) 4. Donor solicitations [Brewster] – What actions should be taken to solicit donations? Think about target people - send to Brewster or Bowie 5. Proposed disbursements [Brewster] – Shall the Board approve a donation of $403.64 to the United States Lifesaving Association? Background: According to the Bylaws, “Following each annual Board of Directors meeting, the corporation shall distribute [to the United States Lifesaving Association] no more than one fifth (1/5) of annual gains from invested capital (as determined at each fiscal year-end) over the previous five year period or five percent (5%) of the average fiscal year-end value of corporate investments during the previous five year period, whichever amount is less. It is the express intent of the corporation to thus preserve and grow capital. Notwithstanding, prior to any distribution of funds, the Board of Directors shall first ensure that current and anticipated corporate expenses for the existing fiscal year are fully covered.” As the corporation has been in existing only one full year, it is proposed that this be applied to calendar year 2007. The annual gains from invested capital in 2007 were $403.64. Five percent of the year-end value would be $541.27. The lesser amount is therefore $403.64. Motion McManus; 2nd Vonwald - MPU 6. Treasurer [McGowan] – Shall the Board appoint a Treasurer? Mr. McGowan discussion from the Southwest Region that the USLF may not be operating correctly without an elected treasurer. Ms. Bowie is the current Secretary/Treasurer as appointed by the Board. 7. Investment Strategy [Brewster] – Based on the USLF Bylaws and current investments, are any modifications to current investments appropriate? The Bylaws state that corporate investments shall be, “in broad-based mutual funds and/or exchange traded funds (ETF) which track performance of major stock indices (domestic and international) and in corporate or domestic government bonds rated “A” or above.” Topic tabled until fall meeting. 8. Adjournment

Documents

UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION · 201-400 4 Directors 401-600 5 Directors 601-800 6 Directors ... President B. Chris Brewster, Vice President Kevin Sweat, Secretary Nikki Bowie,