UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION

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1 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites 105 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg, Virginia November 5-7, 2009 Thursday, November 5, 2009 Board of Directors & Committees Board of Directors Meeting: 9:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order - Mr. B. Chris Brewster 1.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Peter Davis 1.2. Welcome and Introductions Mr. B. Chris Brewster. 2. Roll Call of Delegates Ms. Nikki Bowie.

2 DELEGATE VOTES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP (3/31/2009) Member/Director Ratio Director Directors Directors Directors Directors Directors 801-and over 7 Directors GREAT LAKES JOE PECORARO GULF COAST PETER DAVIS MID-ATLANTIC ED ZEBROWSKI TIM GALLAGHER DAVE FOXWELL NEW ENGLAND TONY PRYOR BUZZ MOGCK CHARLES HARTL DENISE BLAIR ED ZEBROWSKI III MEMBERS VOTES PRESENT PROXY TOTAL JUNIORS NORTHWEST DAVID ROBINSON 1 PROXY PACIFIC ISLANDS SOUTH ATLANTIC TOM GILL RALPH WAGNER RON WATSON SOUTHEAST JOE MCMANUS GERRY FALCONER SOUTHWEST ROB MCGOWAN CHARLOTTE GRAHAM MIKE BEUERLEIN NIKKI BOWIE MICKEY HUTTO 1 PROXY JO WAGENHALS JIM MCCRADY GLEN KUEHNER REENIE BOYER ROBERT MOORE BILL RICHARDSON ROB WILLIAMS SUB TOTALS NATIONAL (AT LARGE) 2 0 TOTALS Additional Attendees: Great Lakes Region: Jerry Gavin, Andy Braudy Mid-Atlantic Region: Dave Shotwell, Andy Healey, Peter Hartsock, Mr. Chip More, Legal Advisor, Bob Dillon, Ed Kiziukiewicz, Matt Gallagher, Carl Martinez, Paul Mangen, Thomas Perry, David Griffith South Atlantic Region: Janie Watson, Cole Thomas, Eric Stewart, Michael Bradley, Jose Pena, Scott Simpson, Adam Hess Southeast Region: Dr. Peter Wernicki, Medical Advisor, Scott Petersohn Southwest Region: Jay Butki, Gus Avila, Craig Lumb Members of the Executive Board: President B. Chris Brewster, Secretary Nikki Bowie, Treasurer Rob Williams, Executive Delegate Chris Graham, Advisor Tim Gallagher, Liaison Peter Davis 3. Moment of Silence Mr. Brewster requested a moment of silence to reflect upon those who lost their lives in the water in the past six months and those who gave their lives in the effort to rescue them. The Mid-Atlantic Region

3 remembered Art Harmon, a 40 year lifeguard who passed away the previous week. 4. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mr. Ron Watson to approve the agenda, 2 nd by Mr. Gerry Falconer. MPU 5. Approval of Minutes Motion by Ms. Jo Wagenhals to approve the meeting minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting in Pacific Grove, April 23-25, 2009, 2 nd by Mr. Tony Pryor. MPU 6. Memorialization of Executive Committee actions since the previous Board of Directors Meeting Shall the Executive Committee approve a letter of agreement with Team Detroit? Approved 15 yes, 0 no 6.2. Shall the Executive Committee approve a change in date of the spring 2010 Board of Directors meeting from April to April 29 - May 1? Approved 13 yes, 0 no. 7. President s Opening Remarks Mr. Brewster noted that while we are all experts at lifesaving, few of us are experts at business, yet we are entrusted with exercising due diligence to run a national, nonprofit business, with over 10,000 members and an annual budget of about ¼ million dollars. He suggested that the best course of action in cases such as this is to secure the advice of experts, evaluate it, and make prudent decisions in light of that advice. He stated that this is why the Legal Advisor recommended and the USLA accepted assistance of the Dickstein-Shapiro law firm, to the continuing benefit of the USLA. He emphasized the need to find a way to retain and Executive Director with expertise managing successful nonprofit corporations, when the budget grows to allow it. Growing that budget, he stated, will require a continuation and expansion of the success in recent years of finding new revenue sources and finding ways to deliver our services more inexpensively. [President s Remarks.PDF] 8. Officers Activity Reports - It was requested that verbal reports be limited to approximately two minutes, highlighting the key points in written reports previously submitted to the Secretary and published President (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) Mr. Brewster highlighted his written report: During the last six months he has worked with Dickstein Shapiro to address the use of the term of American Lifeguard by another organization which is ongoing. Received trademarks for the Lifeguards for Life logo, American Lifeguard, and for the Lifeguards for Life phrase. Four educational DVDs are complete and for sale on the USLA website for $25 plus s&h. The certification process has been updated such that all certification applications are available to the certification officers on the USLA website and may be viewed by anyone at anytime. He was able to positively influence some the Town of Chatham Massachusetts in providing aquatic safety protection. He met on site with a new chapter in Orleans, Mass. Worked with our pro bono attorneys to develop an

4 application and process for corporations to become members of the USLA. [2009_02_04_USLABOD_PresidentActivity.PDF] 8.2. Vice President (Mr. Kevin Sweat) Mr. Sweat was not present and his report will stand as submitted. [2009_02_05_USLABOD_VicePresidentActivity.PDF] 8.3. Secretary (Ms. Nikki Bowie) Ms. Bowie thanked Mr. Bill Richardson and Mr. Bob Moore for their help in updating the Bylaws. [2009_02_06_USLABOD_SecretaryActivity.PDF] 8.4. Treasurer (Mr. Rob Williams) Mr. Williams reported that we reached a quarter of a million dollars in reserves. Interest rates are of concern because of the economy. A donation was received from the Sanyo Bussan Challenge. Any donations to the USLA or USLA may be sent to PO Box 366, Huntington Beach, CA, [2009_02_07_USLABOD_TreasurerActivity.PDF] 8.5. Executive Delegate (Mr. Chris Graham) Mr. Graham would like the Salary and Contact pages updated to ensure that they are of value. Also, please provide a patch for the banner if you have not already done so. Mr. Graham reported that this was to be his last meeting as Executive Delegate and Mr. Brewster praised Mr. Graham for his work and dedication that he has brought to the position Advisor (Mr. Tim Gallagher) No report Liaison Officer (Mr. Peter Davis) Mr. Davis highlighted Project Ecuador; Rescue 2010 in Egypt; World Water Safety 2011 in Danang, Vietnam. [2009_02_10_USLABOD_LiaisonActivity.PDF] 8.8. Medical Advisor (Dr. Peter Wernicki) Dr. Wernicki worked with Joe McManus from the Southeast Region to generate media attention and attended county commission meetings and as a result they were able to reduce the impact of proposed lifeguard cuts in Indian River County. The final draft of the Lifeguard Standards Coalition is up for review until December 10 th. Dr. Wernicki encouraged everyone to review and make comments. The Heimlich Maneuver continues to be a point of contention. The Red Cross has produced an evidence based summery stating that the use of the Heimlich Maneuver is contraindicated in drowning victims. He would like the USLA to support this summary and the item was brought under New Business. [2009_02_11_USLABOD_MedicalAdvisorActivity.PDF] 8.9. Legal Advisor (Mr. Chip More) Mr. More thanked everyone for their concern during his recovery from surgery. [2009_02_12_USLABOD_LegalAdvisorActivity.PDF] 9. Regional Council Activity Reports 9.1. Great Lakes (Mr. Joe Pecoraro) Mr.Pecoraro reported that difficulties remain in being involved with the USLA in Chicago. Thanks to Mr. Bill Richardson they have reached a lot of the North Shore lifeguards and may pick up several hundred lifeguards as members.

5 [2009_02_25_USLABOD_GreatLakesActivity.PDF] 9.2. Gulf Coast (Mr. Tony Pryor) Mr. Pryor requested that his report stand as submitted. [2009_02_26_USLABOD_GulfCoastActivity.PDF] 9.3. Mid-Atlantic (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski requested that his report stand as submitted. [2009_02_22_USLABOD_MidAtlanticActivity.PDF] 9.4. Northwest (Mr. David Robinson for Ms. Cathy VonWald) Mr. Robinson requested that the report stand as submitted. [2009_02_27_USLABOD_NorthwestActivity.PDF] 9.5. Pacific Islands (Mr. Ralph Goto) There was no representative from the Pacific Islands and the report will stand as submitted. [2009_02_29_USLABOD_PacificIslandsActivity.PDF] 9.6. South Atlantic (Mr. Tom Gill) Mr. Gill requested that his report stand as submitted. [2009_02_23_USLABOD_SouthAtlanticActivity.PDF] 9.7. Southeast (Mr. Joe McManus) Mr. McManus highlighted the involvement of the SER as a constituency group member of the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. This group meets three times a year and produces a strategic plan that is published every two years that is an attempt to enhance the delivery of onscene pre-hospital medical care services to the residences and visitors to the state of Florida. There is currently no state law that requires lifeguards anywhere in the state. Mr. McManus is hopeful this advisory council will have an impact on this. [2009_02_24_USLABOD_SoutheastActivity.PDF] 9.8. Southwest (Mr. Rob McGowan) Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic for the beautiful meeting location. The Region held their elections with the following results: President Mike Beuerlein; Vice President Charlotte Graham; Secretary Bill Richardson; Treasurer Rob Williams; Past President/Advisor Rob McGowan; 1 st Delegate Jon Mitchell; 2 nd Delegate Bob Moore; 3 rd Delegate Reenie Boyer; 4 th Delegate Jay Butki. Bob Burnside created a perpetual award for the outstanding junior lifeguard of year. Mr. Burnside challenged the SW Region with the idea to create a junior lifeguard program for Children with disabilities. The Region would like to see Nationals overhauled and look at ways to improve and update the way we run our Nationals. [2009_02_28_USLABOD_SouthwestActivity.PDF] 10. Contracted Staff Liaison Report (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski requested that the report stand as submitted and added that there is currently no contracted staff to liaison with. He highly recommends that we hire someone to contract with and that we need to become more professional and have someone to represent us on those levels. [2009_02_14_USLABOD_ContractedStaffActivity.PDF] 11. Committee Chair Activity Reports Regular Committees

6 Certification (Mr. Brewster for Mr. Eric Bauer) Mr. Bauer is stepping down as the chair. The co-chair, Mr. Tim Harmon was unable to attend. Mr. Chip More will chair the committee meeting. The report will stand as submitted by Mr. Bauer. [2009_02_37_USLABOD_CertificationActivity.PDF] Competition (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski requested that his report stand as submitted. Mr. Brewster presented Mr. Zebrowski with an award from the President of the International Lifesaving Federation for his strong underlying support of international lifesaving competition. [2009_02_34_USLABOD_CompetitionActivity.PDF] Heroic Acts, Recognition, Awards and Presentations (Mr. Richardson for Ms. Adrienne Groh) Mr. Richardson had nothing in addition to Ms. Groh s submitted report. The Committee was to review seven submissions. [2009_02_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsActivity.PDF] Junior Guards (Ms. Reenie Boyer) Ms. Boyer reported that the committee was to discuss Junior Guard bumper stickers and have a round table discussion. Thanks to Mr. Zebrowski for his assistance with helping to clarify the Junior Guard competition rules. [2009_02_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardActivity.PDF] Membership (Mr. Charlie Hartl) The committee was to discuss having the national provide a bag for membership with financial assistance from the regions. [2009_02_33_USLABOD_MembershipActivity.PDF] Public Education (Ms. Denise Blair) Ms. Blair reported that the coloring books were a success and she still has copies available. Contact her for information. Hopefully the coloring book will be available on the USLA website shortly. There were two awards given for the Beach Safety Challenge: Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division of Honolulu (not present) and Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. [2009_02_32_USLABOD_PublicEdActivity.PDF] Ways and Means (Mr. Rob Williams) Mr. Williams would like to scrutinize the budget for the next year in case the economy does not improve or membership numbers were to drop. We no longer have the Bank of America Affinity Card available but he will follow up on other options. Printing costs for ALM were reduced as were auditing costs. Royalties from Hobie/Eyeking increased and have the potential to be even greater. [2009_02_38_USLABOD_WaysandMeans.PDF] Working Group Committees Bylaws/Policies and Procedures (Mr. Chip More) There were several proposed changes under Old and New Business to be

7 voted on Equipment Research and Assessment (Mr. Dave Foxwell) Mr. Foxwell had no report Grant Writing (Mr. James McCrady) Mr. McCrady had no report Lifesaver Education (Mr. Tim Gallagher) Mr. Gallagher reported that the committee would be developing the educational topics for the Spring Board of Directors meeting Magazine Publication (Mr. Mike Beuerlein for Mr. Mike Bartlett) Mr. Beuerlein reported the Spring 2009 issue was completed and mailed out in June. The summer issue was mailed out about 45 days late due to an incomplete mailing list. In the interest of keeping the ALM factual and providing better regional editorial oversight of the articles that are specific to the regions, the ALM editorial staff has been expanded to include all of the regional presidents. The purpose is to empower the regional presidents with some editorial control over some issues that affect their region. There was a record low cost per issue due to non-profit mailing status and reduced printing costs as well as increased ad revenue.[2009_02_47_uslabod_almactivity.pdf] National Curriculum (Mr. Kim Tyson) Mr. Tyson was not present and his report will stand as submitted. [2009_02_42_USLABOD_CurriculumActivity.PDF] Original Founders (Mr. Dave Shotwell) Mr. Shotwell reported that the committee would meet and that the idea and purpose of the committee is to retain and record some of the verbal heritage of the USLA. [2009_02_54_USLABOD_OriginalFoundersActivity.PDF] Public Information/Publicity (Mr. Tom Gill) Mr. Gill requested that his report stand as submitted. [2009_02_46_USLABOD_PublicInformationActivity.PDF] Sign Standards (Mr. Ralph Goto) Mr. Goto was not present and his report will stand as submitted. [2009_02_51_USLABOD_SignStandardsActivity.PDF] Statistics (Mr. Rick Gould) No report Website (Mr. Charlie Hartl) Mr. Hartl requested that his report stand as submitted. In addition, the database has been updated and the regions have access to review at any time. There is a new design being looked at for the website. [2009_02_48_USLABOD_WebsiteActivity.PDF] 12. Meeting recessed until 11:00 on Saturday, November 7, 2009 Friday, November 6, 2009 Educational Conference

8 Rookie School versus Academy Roundtable and Discussion Scott Petersohn, Reenie Boyer and Tony Pryor Train the Trainer Program Jim McCrady and Glen Kuehner Establishing a Dive Team Jay Butki, Ed Constantine and Scott Petersohn Saturday, November 7, 2009 Board of Directors 13. Call to Order - Mr. Brewster 14. Committee Action Reports Debate and voting limited to Officers and Regional Delegates Regular Committees Executive Committee (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) In addition to the following topics, a number of other items were discussed that can not be included below. Readers are encouraged to read the entire Executive Committee Action Report. Mr. Brewster presented the following action and informational items that resulted from the Executive Committee: Shall the Board of Directors pursue a formal relationship with the AFCA/FBI National Child ID program subject to review and approval of the Legal Advisor? MPU Shall the Board of Directors approve a one year extension of the contract with Finis subject to the review and approval of the Legal Advisor? MPU Shall the Board of Directors approve a contract with the Isaac Sports Group consistent with the proposal received and published to the Board, with the following elements to be negotiated by the Legal Advisor: non-assignment clause; rights of hosts of the National Games to raise funds; a sunset clause on marketing commission; oversight and prior review; sole source/exclusivity; standard contract elements; earmarking avoidance and regular status reports? Discussion ensued with a motion to table the proposal from Mr. Beuerlein with a 2 nd by Mr. McGowan. Mr. Beuerlein opined that while the Southwest Region supports hiring a fundraiser for USLA to subsidize association projects, they do not support the current ISG proposal for the following reasons: spending $40,000 to raise funds is not fiscally responsible when the USLA is struggling to fund other projects; the current ISG proposal does not include a guarantee of return, a performance clause or a reference

9 check list; ISG was not present to make a presentation or answer questions; ISG appears to have no experience as a fundraising organization; the proposal appears to be a list of goals ISG will organize USLA s volunteers to accomplish and when members of the Southwest Region attempted to log onto the ISG website, it was blank. The motion to table failed 20 opposed, 7 in favor and 2 abstaining. The motion to approve the original proposal passed with 20 in favor, 6 opposed and 3 abstaining Corporate Membership - The Executive Committee reviewed a proposed application form developed for the USLA Corporate Membership category Event Bulletin Board The Executive Committee approved the restricting posts of events by lifeguard agencies to agencies within the sphere of influence of a chapter and subject to a chapter s approval Host Agreements Proposal that host agreements be modified to include penalty clauses for both parties to address failure to perform. No language was developed as this item was to be sent to the Competition Committee USOC Affiliation Mr. Brewster and Mr. More will contact the USOC to see if any other options for USOC affiliation exist and bring back information for the spring meeting in Galveston. In case another alternative does not emerge in discussions with the USOC, Mr. Brewster and Mr. More presented two different options for the Executive Committee to consider. The first option was to increase the size of the Executive Committee to include 20% representation by athlete s representatives, add 20% of athlete s representatives to the Competition Committee, replace the Executive Delegate position with an athlete s representative chosen by the athletes, add additional representatives of no more than 1 per region to the Executive Committee to meet the 20% requirement and add the minimum number of these necessary to the Competition Committee with the others being non-voting members. The second approach previously submitted dealt with regions selecting delegates to the USLA Board of Directors with a proportion to the size of the regions. Mr. Brewster took a straw vote to see which of the two options the Executive Committee favored and the consensus was to proceed with the first option if necessary. [2009_02_13_USLABOD_ExecutiveCommitteeAction.PDF] Certification (Mr. Chris Brewster) In the absence of Mr. More, who was called away from the meeting, Mr. Brewster gave the report of the Committee.

10 Mr. Brewster read the list of agencies for approval of certification. See the attachment for the complete list. MPU to accept all the agencies There are four agencies that are lapsing due to failure to submit re-certification applications: Del Mar California, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Jacksonville Parks and Recreation, St. Lucie County Florida. The committee will follow up with these agencies The Committee recommended that the Board of Directors approve a change to the Lifeguard Agency Certification Program guidelines to replace the existing water surveillance statement with the following statement: Lifeguards assigned to water surveillance have the primary responsibility of observing and managing persons in the water, as well as to provide assistance to persons in the water and shall not be assigned to any duties other than public safety. The existing water surveillance statement is: Lifeguards assigned to supervise an aquatic area shall not be subject to duties that would distract or intrude their attention from proper observation of persons in the waterfront area, or that prevent immediate assistance to persons in distress in the water. Specifically, lifeguards assigned to water surveillance shall not be assigned any duties other than public safety. MPU The committee received a presentation from the NJ State Police Training Program with respect to responding to aquatic emergencies and elected to create a committee to work with the NJ State Police with the intent of determining whether to, and if so, how to create a certification program for these sorts of agencies. [2009_02_37_USLABOD_CertificationAction.PDF] Competition (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) In committee Mr. More presented a brief recap of his findings on the security situation in Egypt where Rescue 2010 will be held. The committee subsequently voted in favor to recommend sending a team to the competition next October. The vote on the floor of the Board of Directors Meeting passed, 28 in favor, 1 opposed The 2009 National Championships held in Ft. Lauderdale were reviewed. They were very successful and the committee expressed their thanks to the entire Southeast Region The 2010 National Championships will be hosted by Huntington State Beach. There were a few items to be discussed on the host agreement and Craig Lumb and Gus

11 Avila will be working with Mr. Zebrowski to finalize the agreement as soon as possible The 2011 National Championships will be hosted by Cape May New Jersey, subject to the approval of a Host Agreement Jay Butki made a presentation to the committee on the successful Sanyo Bussan Competition Concerns about the operations of the National Championships were discussed in committee. As a result, a subcommittee will be appointed to examine the operations to include but not limited to officiating, host and USLA obligations Mr. Gill moved to clarify rule 4.3, H to mirror the guidelines of Fina and the ILS. There was a second by Mr. Gallagher and the motion passed unanimously in committee The current Beach Flag rule was clarified and will mirror the ILS rule. The language in the rules will be clarified in the USLA rule book, as to not just to refer to the ILS rules The committee recommended deleting the rule that requires surf boats to have numbers on them for the purpose of identification. MPU Rule proposal to change the Run Relay was defeated in committee. [No Report Received] Executive Delegate (Mr. Chris Graham) The committee reviewed the Salary Page on the USLA website and suggested to attach the salary information that comes in but to add this as a requirement for certification. Suggested additions are to add incentive pay and number of fulltime and recurrent lifeguards on staff. The committee recommends that agencies look at alumni and formulate a plan to get them to be members. [No Report Received] Heroic Acts, Recognition, Awards and Presentations (Mr. Bill Richardson for Ms. Adrienne Groh) The committee had an excellent discussion on what the committee means to the USLA and how the presentations of these awards can be used in a public relations manner Mr. Richardson read the list of approved awards (12 with 3 being Medals of Valor) and all may be found in the attached committee report The committee requested an increase in their budget from $1000 to $2000 to cover the costs of producing awards. This was referred to the Ways and Means Committee for review and action Recommendation to change in the Policies and Procedures III F, D, 2, a. Recognition Categories the classification Heroic Act to include Lifeguards and move it into the second rated recognition category. MPU

12 [2009_02_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsAction.PDF] Junior Guards (Ms. Reenie Boyer) Ms. Boyer announced the bumper sticker contest winners and they will be forwarded on to ALM. Junior Lifeguard certificates were awarded to all programs which have Junior Lifeguards. Mr. Avila talked to the committee about the 2010 National Championships and the committee is going to produce a list of recommended equipment to have at each venue to make it a successful event. This will be a list that can then be passed on to subsequent hosts. There were two separate issues dealing with the Junior Lifeguard National Competition: Eligibility requirements were clarified to read All competitors must be a member of the USLA and the chapter for which they wish to compete as a Junior Lifeguard. During the USLA membership year in which the competition falls they must have been enrolled participants in a Junior Lifeguard program offered by an agency affiliated with the chapter for which they wish to compete. During this membership year, they may not have received compensation to oversee or assist in the instruction of any Junior Lifeguard program or be compensated from anywhere as an Open Water Lifeguard." The Competition Committee requested the Junior Lifeguard Committee to revise the AA Division to encourage additional participation. The committee had a lengthily discussion and have three possibilities to take to individual Regions for discussion and a Spring meeting proposal (and vote if necessary at the Fall meeting 2010) Keep the division as it currently is Eliminate the AA Division in the Junior Lifeguard National Competition and let the AA s compete in the Lifeguard Competition. (The Competition Committee would need to decide how to accommodate this rule and event change.) Keep the AA Division in the Junior Lifeguard National Compensation and revise the wording to allow assistant/safety aid JG compensation, Not Open Lifeguard compensation. [2009_02_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardAction.PDF] Membership (Mr. Charlie Hartl) Discussion in reference to the changing or reviewing of Article III of Membership in regard to the definition of a professional member of USLA. There may be some members who are not truly lifeguards but may be falling into this category. There was also the topic of dual membership.

13 Take this information back to individual regions for further discussion prior to the Spring meeting The database and new web design were reviewed. We will continue with the present database but as we move forward with new design the database may eventually be moved over to the new system The committee proposed to have each region contribute $3 per projected member towards the cost of a bag for the national membership kit. If sponsorship is obtained then the regions would receive appropriate financial relief. The motion passed 24 in favor, 5 opposed. [2009_02_33_USLABOD_MembershipAction.PDF] Public Education (Ms. Denise Blair) The Beach Safety Challenge was discussed and will continue in The coloring books are still available to regions, chapters and agencies for The committee requested a separate section on the USLA website instead of being lumped into Public Information The committee would like all DVDs produced by the Public Education Committee available for download off the USLA website The committee revised the USLA safety tips and they are included in the attached report. These tips will be reproduced on bookmarks The committee will order ten additional Rip Current retractable posters to make them more available to the regions The committee recommended having a public education display with a table or tent set up at the National Championships The committee reviewed a DVD on skin cancer that will be reviewed by the Medical Advisor. If approved, it could be available for possible free distribution. [2009_02_32_USLABOD_PublicEdAction.PDF] Ways and Means (Mr. Rob Williams) Mr. Williams requested that all regions send him up to date contact information for each regions treasurer The 2009 budget and balance sheet were reviewed At the request of the committee, Mr. Williams will look into a new affinity card to generate income There were several budget requests for the 2009 year:

14 Motion by Southeast representative in Committee to recommend an increase in the 2009 line item Marketing Agent from $2,000 to $20,000. Committee approved the action. Furthermore, if the money is not spent in 2009 due to the contract negotiations, the money will be restricted for future use in The action item is in response to the Executive Committee action of entering into negations with ISG, a marketing group that will assist the USLA in revenue and marketing. MPU The Southwest Region representative moved in Committee that Bob Moore and Bill Richardson have their airfare reimbursed, minus stipend from the Competition Committee, for 2009 National Games in Ft. Lauderdale. Motion was amended to include all officials. Estimated expense would be approximately $5,000 to the 2009 Budget. Committee approved the action. There was extensive discussion on this item by the Board of Directors. Issues discussed included whether this would set a precedent for future years and might put a burden on the host. A question of conflict of interest was raised, since some Directors would benefit by an affirmative vote. Mr. Gus Avila opined that so long as the conflicts were evident, then Directors who might benefit by a favorable vote could vote on the issue. Mr. Richardson made a motion to call the question. Motion to call the question passed 23 in favor and 6 opposed. The original motion from the Committee was then defeated 7 in favor, 18 opposed and 4 abstaining Approval of the 2010 budget which is included in the attached report. MPU [2009_02_38_USLABOD_WaysAndMeansAction.PDF] Working Group Committees Bylaws/Policies and Procedures (Mr. Bill Richardson for Mr. Chip More) The working group met to bring the Legal Advisor up to date on the work that Mr. Bill Richardson and Mr. Bob Moore had done to ensure that we had the providence for the Policies and Procedures that we are currently operating under. Mr. More found that the work done was appropriate with one exception concerning who may speak at Board of Directors meetings. This topic was also discussed by the Original Founders Committee who believe that if we limit participation until Old and New Business then we are doing a disservice to the USLA by not allowing new attendees to voice their opinions and questions and therefore limit their involvement. At the Board of Directors meeting, there was a motion by

15 Bob Moore, 2 nd by Tim Gallagher that any member in attendance at Board of Directors meetings be afforded the opportunity to speak at any time. They may not make motions or vote as this is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. MPU [2009_02_45_USLABOD_BylawsP&PAction.PDF] Equipment Research and Assessment (Mr. Dave Foxwell) The committee did not have a report Grant Writing (Mr. James McCrady) The committee did not have a report Liaison (Mr. Peter Davis) The committee did not have a report Lifesaver Education (Mr. Tim Gallagher) Mr. Gallagher thanked all the panelists who participated in the Educational Conference the previous day The committee discussed topics for the Spring Board of Directors Meeting. Dr. David Spielman from Brazil will present on the Brazilian lifeguards; CEVO on the Sand; a panel discussion on beach lifesaving around the U.S. with five different type agencies from around the country; a presentation on the National Child ID Program. There will also be an afternoon session held on an educational boat. [No Report Received] Magazine Publication (Mr. Mike Beuerlein for Mr. Mike Bartlett) The committee did not have a report National Curriculum (Mr. Kim Tyson) The committee did not have a report Original Founders (Mr. Dave Shotwell) The committee will be sending out questionnaires to each region to try and document the history of the USLA. [No Report Received] Public Information/Publicity (Mr. Tom Gill) The committee did not have a report Sign Standards (Mr. Ralph Goto) The committee did not have a report Website (Mr. Charlie Hartl) The new chair of the usla.org website will be Rob Williams. Mr. Hartl also thanked everyone who has supported him in this position over the years. [2009_02_48_USLABOD_WebsiteAction.PDF]. 15. Old Business (Officers and Regional Delegates) Following is a list of proposed Bylaw amendments proposed by the Bylaws/Policies and Procedures Committee: Shall USLA Bylaw Article VIII-Section 8 concerning the indemnification of Directors and Officers be modified as outlined in attachment 1, A? MPU Shall USLA Bylaw Article VIII-Section 9 concerning insurance for corporate agents be modified as outlined in Attachment 1, B? MPU

16 Shall the USLA Bylaw Article VII-Section 8 concerning membership duration changes made to Section II, Article XII be modified as outlined in attachment 1, C? MPU Shall the USLA Bylaw Article XVI-Section 2 concerning bonding of officers be modified as outlined in attachment 1, D? MPU Shall the USLA Bylaw Article VIII-Section 4 concerning Errors and Omissions/Fiduciary Liability coverage for officers be modified as outlined in attachment 1, E? MPU Shall Article VII, Section 2, C. concerning the regional boundaries for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Regions be modified to include New England as part of the Mid-Atlantic Region? Under the Bylaws, each Region must agree to a change in regional boundaries. Mr. Brewster asked Mr. Zebrowski (Mid-Atlantic Region President) if the Mid-Atlantic Region was in agreement. He stated that Mid-Atlantic was not in agreement. Discussion was held on the inactivity of the New England Region. Mr. Brewster will continue to attempt to contact the New England Region and encourage their participation at a National level. No action could be taken on the motion. 16. New Business (Officers and Regional Delegates) Proposal from the Bylaw Committee Shall the USLA Bylaw Article VIII- Section 5 concerning suspension, expulsion or termination of members be modified as outlined in attachment 2? This item is for consideration at the spring 2010 meeting Motion by Mr. Ed Zebrowski, second by Mr. Bob Moore to fund the officials for travel costs to the 2009 National Championships up to $5000 from the General Fund in addition to the $2300 left over from the hosts. Mr. Moore withdrew his 2 nd. The motion was restated as In addition to the leftover funding for officials from the 2009 National Championships, shall the USLA provide $5000 from the General Fund to provide expense money to the officials who worked there, with the money distributed as a stipend based on distance traveled? Mr. Moore was the 2 nd. Motion passed with 2 abstentions Motion by Mr. Joe McManus that the USLA endorse the American Red Cross most recent statement on the Heimlich Maneuver. 2 nd by Ms. Wagenhals. MPU Motion by Mr. Pryor to have one Board of Directors meeting a year; 2 nd by Mr. McManus for purposes of discussion. Under discussion, Mr. Richardson voiced concern that the Executive Committee is composed in a manner that is inconsistent with the Bylaws and has become more powerful than intended. He indicated that if we move to only one meeting per year, this would exacerbate the problem. Mr. Brewster apologized for failing to realize that the original motion was out of order, as it involves a Bylaw change and cannot be considered by the Board at this time. Mr. Brewster then restated Mr. Pryor s proposal for a Bylaw change, to be voted upon at the spring 2010 meeting as follows: Modify Article IX,

17 Section 1, Subsection a, to be amended to excise the words twice and in the months of April such that it is simply November Mr. Gallagher requested that before the Spring meeting, in consideration of Mr. Richardson s comments, someone look into the makeup of the Executive Committee and how it came to its current composition Mr. Moore relayed a request that the Executive Committee not meet when other committees are meeting. Also, a request that committee chairs not ask that their report stands as submitted so that all attendees get the information as new attendees would not have access to the reports on the private Board of Directors Library. Mr. Moore also reiterated the concern that the Executive Committee has too much power and should rely on the Board of Directors and other committees to do the lion s share of the work for the organization Ms. Wagenhals proposed that the USLA purchase a projector, not to exceed $1000 for the purpose of using in committee meetings and during the Educational Conference for presenters; 2 nd by Mr. McManus. Discussion ensued upon how to fund this item and the restrictions of some hotels and convention centers to use only their equipment. Ms. Wagenhals withdrew the proposal in order to do more research and possibly bring this forth in the Spring. 17. Open Forum and Announcements (Any USLA member may raise issues. Motions and votes limited to Regional Delegates) Mr. Bob Dillon mentioned that an award, made by Mr. Richardson, was presented to Carl Martinez for his involvement in the 25 years that the All Women s Tournament has been held Mr. Hartsock urged everyone to keep submitting stories to the ALM to make more people aware of what the USLA does. 18. Election of Officers Report of the Nominating Committee (Mr. Ed Zebrowski III) - Tom Perry and Jane Watson were appointed as scruitiners by Mr. Brewster. All elections involving more than one nominee were held by secret ballot. Mr. Zebrowski III reported that the following nominations were received during the nominating period as outlined in the Policies and Procedures: President Mr. Chris Brewster by the Southeast Region Vice President Mr. Joe McManus by the Southeast Region Secretary Ms. Nikki Bowie by the South Atlantic Region Treasurer Mr. Rob Williams by the Southwest Region President - Mr. Zebrowski asked if there were nominations from the floor for President and the Southwest Region nominated Mr. Craig Lumb. Motion to close the nominations by Mr. Hartl, 2 nd by Mr. Richardson. Both candidates were given the opportunity to speak to the assembly. Mr. Brewster was elected. Motion to destroy the ballots by Mr. Watson, 2 nd by Mr. Gallagher. MPU Vice President Mr. Brewster asked if there were nominations from the floor for Vice President and the Southwest Region

18 nominated Ms. Reenie Boyer. Motion to close the nominations by Mr. Watson, 2 nd by Mr. Hutto. Both candidates were given the opportunity to speak to the assembly. Mr. McManus was elected. Motion to destroy the ballots by Mr. Moore, 2 nd by Mr. Richardson. MPU Secretary There were no nominations from the floor. Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Richardson, that Ms. Bowie as Secretary, be elected to office by acclimation. MPU Treasurer There were no nominations from the floor. Motion by Mr. Falconer, seconded by Ms. Wagenhals, that Mr. Williams as Treasurer, be elected to office by acclimation. MPU Executive Delegate Mr. Charlie Hartl was nominated from the floor by the Mid-Atlantic Region. Ms. Charlotte Graham was nominated from the floor by the Southwest Region. Motion to close the nominations by Mr. Gill, 2 nd by Mr. Stewart. Both candidates were given the opportunity to speak to the assembly. Mr. Hartl was elected. Motion to destroy the ballots by Mr. Gallagher, 2 nd by Mr. Richardson. 19. Appointments by President (all appointments we passed unanimously) Advisor Mr. Tim Gallagher Liaison Officer Mr. Peter Davis Medical Advisor Dr. Peter Wernicki Legal Advisor Mr. Chip More Certification Mr. Tony Pryor Competition Mr. Ed Zebrowski Heroic Acts, Recognition, Awards and Presentations Ms. Adrienne Groh Junior Guards Ms. Reenie Boyer Membership Charlotte Graham Public Education Denise Blair Ways and Means Mr. Rob Williams Bylaws Mr. Chip More Equipment and Research Mr. Dave Foxwell Grant Writing Mr. James McCrady Lifesaver Education Mr. Tim Gallagher Curriculum Mr. Kim Tyson Public Information and Media Relations Mr. Tom Gill American Lifeguard Magazine Mr. Mike Bartlett Sign Standards Mr. Ralph Goto Website Mr. Rob Williams Statistics Mr. Rick Gould National Team Manager Mr. Jay Butki. Two coaches will be appointed (Mr. Tom McGibbeney and Mr. Matt Nunnely), pending their availability; one for pool events and one for surf events. 20. Future Meetings Spring: Gulf Coast, April 29- May 1

19 Fall: Northwest, November Privilege of the Chair (Mr. Brewster) Mr. Brewster thanked all the people who have served in the past two years in various positions. Ideally, we have the potential in the next couple of years to hire an executive director with the appropriate skills to lead the USLA. Thanks to Mr. Kevin Sweat for his term as Vice President, Mr. Graham as Executive Delegate and Mr. Bauer as the Certification Committee Chair. 22. Adjournment Motion by Mr. Richardson to adjourn, 2 nd by Mr. Gallagher. MPU.

20 ATTACHMENT 1 Bylaw Amendment Recommendations A. To be added as Article VIII - Section 8 INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS To the extent that a person who is, or was, a director or officer of this corporation has been successful on the merits in defense of any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative proceeding brought to procure a judgment against such person by reason of the fact that he or she is, or was, a director or officer of the corporation, or has been successful in defense of any claim, issue or matter, therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such proceeding. If such person either settles any such claim or sustains a judgment against him or her, then indemnification against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts reasonably incurred in connection with such proceedings shall be provided by this corporation but only to the extent allowed by, and in accordance with the requirements of, Section 5238 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law. B. To be added as Article VIII - Section 9 INSURANCE FOR CORPORATE AGENTS The Board of Directors may adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and maintenance of insurance on behalf of any agent of the corporation (including a director, officer, employee or other agent of the corporation) against any liability other than for violating provisions of law relating to self-dealing (Section 5233 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law) asserted against or incurred by the agent in such capacity or arising out of the agent's status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the provisions of Section 5238 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law. C. To be added as Article VII - Section 8 of [relates to membership duration changes made in Section III, Article XIII] The representation of delegates to the USLA Board of Directors Spring Meeting will be determined by the number of members in good standing during the immediately preceding membership year. D. Article XVI - Section 2

21 Any person delegated the authority to expend and/or manage funds or approve a transfer of property on behalf of the USLA shall, at the expense of the USLA, be bonded to limits which the Board of Directors shall prescribe. E. Article VIII - Section 4 The Executive Committee shall secure Errors and Omissions/Fiduciary Liability coverage for the USLA Treasurer and any other USLA officer as deemed necessary and appropriate.

22 United States Lifesaving Association President Activity Report Date: November 2009 Officer: President Introduction I am pleased to provide an update on my work since the spring 2009 meeting in Monterey. Most of my work on your behalf involves routine support for various USLA initiatives and volunteers, answering inquiries, and routing recommendations as appropriate. For example, writing a regular president s message for American Lifeguard Magazine or assisting chapters requesting assistance. I have attempted here to address some highlights of more specific items that may be of interest. I would like to thank so many of you who have done so much work between the Board meetings. Clearly, the business of the 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. Intellectual Property: Worked with our attorney, Dickstein Shapiro, to address use of the term American Lifeguard by another organization. This work is ongoing 1.2. Educational DVDs: Worked to finalize the successful launch of the sale of four educational DVDs from the USLA website. Agencies are strongly encouraged to purchase these DVDs to support their training and the USLA s development of training material. Since June, approximately 100 have been sold Certification Application Scanning Project: Helped finalize the successful launch of a program that allows for electronic distribution and review of certification applications Certification Application Digitizing: Worked with the Treasurer and Certification Chair to arrange for the digitizing (into pdf files) of our past and present certification applications International Swimming Hall of Fame: Met with the CEO of the Hall of Fame to discuss possible links between our organizations NOAA Relations: Discussed and provided support to national rip current awareness and prediction modeling New Jersey Book Introduction: Wrote an introduction and assisted in reviewing a soon to be published book entitled, Lifesavers of the Jersey Shore Korean Coast Guard: Assisted the (south) Korean Coast Guard in organizing a visit to the United States to review beach lifeguard practices YMCA of the USA Manual: Supported the YMCA of the USA by conducting a detailed review, with editorial recommendations, for the next edition of their manual. 2. Lifesaving Development 2.1. Chatham, Massachusetts: Conducted an on-site review of enhanced safety measures in Chatham Harbor, in wake of advice I had provided to the town in A number of the recommendations were implemented and there were no drowning deaths last summer Cape Cod: Met on-site with the newly formed Cape Cod Chapter to support their development and growth. Page 1 of 2

23 3. International Relations 3.1. International Life Saving Federation Board of Directors: Represented the Americas Region at the ILS Board of Directors in Madrid in February. (I donated my travel costs and will not be seeking reimbursement.) My thanks to Peter Davis, the USLA Liaison Officer and Secretary General of the Americas Region for attending and providing key support and leadership Americas Region Issues: Continued to collaborate with ILS Americas Region Secretary General, Peter Davis, on various lifesaving development issues within the Americas. Most recently, this has involved development of a training video in Spanish, funded by the ILS-AM Egypt: Wrote a letter to the US Ambassador in Egypt, at the request of the Competition Committee. 4. General Business 4.1. USLA Nationals 2009: Worked with Mr. Zebrowski and Mr. McCrady to oversee and support the successful conduct of the 2009 National Lifeguard Championships. Attended the event as a volunteer referee. My thanks to all of the volunteers and to the Fort Lauderdale Chapter for their efforts USOC: Organized and participated in a conference call including our Legal Advisor, the Director of National Governing Body Development for the United States Olympic Committee, and their Legal Advisor, in an effort to identify strategies which might be mutually acceptable to allow the USLA to be formally recognized by the USOC. 5. Income and Sponsorship 5.1. Corporate Membership: Worked with our attorney, Dickstein Shapiro, to develop an application and process for corporations to join the USLA. (Our Bylaws currently allow this, but we do not presently have a process for reviewing and approving applications.) 5.2. Ford: Worked with Mr. Zebrowski to support the relationship with Ford Motor Company, particularly with respect to finalizing the agreement and supporting their desire for prominence on the USLA website Ingram: Assisted Ingram with respect to some requests for support. 6. External Communications 6.1. News Media: Responded to a variety of requests from news media as varied as Pool and Spa Living, Smart Money Magazine, and the New York Times Letter to Anesthesiology: Joined with Dr. Wernicki and Dr. Skip Culp to draft a letter, which has been approved for publication in the medical journal Anesthesiology. This letter is in response to an article and editorial on drowning National Recreation and Parks Association: Accepted an invitation to make presentations regarding the USLA at the National Recreation and Parks Association s March 2010 aquatics conference YMCA of the USLA and American Red Cross: Continued a dialogue among our three organizations, which involves regular communications and coordination on issues of mutual interest. This is a very strong working relationship which includes the ongoing work of the Lifeguard Standards Coalition. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Please see Executive Committee Agenda. Attachments NONE Page 2 of 2

24 United States Lifesaving Association Vice President Activity Report Date: November 4, 2009 Officer: Kevin Sweat Introduction Unfortunately I will be unable to attend the Fall Board of Directors meeting due to personal and work conflicts. I have enjoyed my term as Vice President and I will not seek re-election due to family commitments. I hope to attend future meetings as time will allow. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. All issues with the CFC have been resolved for 2009, however our application process will need to start within a few months. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. I would strongly discourage the USLA from sending a team to Egypt for Rescue As you can never ensure the safety of our team in any foreign country, this location and behavior towards women is the basis for my concern. I would recommend sending a team to a few pool events and regroup for Rescue I would also recommend Matt Nunnully and Tom McGibeny as coaches for any team that may travel to these pool events based on their experience and expertise. Attachments 1. None Page 1 of 1

25 United States Lifesaving Association Secretary Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 Officer: Nikki Bowie Introduction I would like to take this opportunity to thank two gentlemen who have been instrumental in ensuring that the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures are up to date and correct. Bill Richardson and Bob Moore have put in many long hours to research the meeting minutes back to Out of their research they found six issues that were approved at past meetings but never updated into the Policies and Procedures. I have attached a revised copy is attached to my report. Also, I would like to thank the Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve as the secretary for the past four years and look forward to continue this work in the future if re-elected. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Conducted two Evotes. 2. Worked with the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures Committee to update both documents. 3. Performed maintenance on the Board of Directors Library on the USLA Website. There were problems with the site earlier this Fall and when the information was brought back online there was work required to rename all of the meetings and reports. 4. In the future, if I am re-elected, I would like to ask each committee chair to advise me of any specific action in their reports that may result in a Policies and Procedure change. Hopefully we can then avoid having to go back through past meetings to update the Policies and Procedures as I can do a review after each meeting. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Approve the updated Policies and Procedures. Attachments 1. Updated Policies and Procedures as of September Page 1 of 1

26 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION Bylaws Polices & Procedures Working Group POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL ISSUES Upon review of all the USLA Minutes from 1990 thru the Spring of 2009 the following materials were found to have been omitted from either the Policies & Procedures or Bylaws following their approval. These are simply omissions that need to be corrected in the Bylaws and P&P Manuals. We are recommending that specific action be taken as indicated in each item. 1. Number: Section VII-L Adopted: May 2001 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: National Representative Lifeguard Competition Team Age Limitation All members of a national competition team must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or accompanied by a parent or appointed legal guardian, when traveling outside of the United States. RECOMMENDATION: Add to the P&P Manual 3. Number: V-B Amended: November 2005 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: Legislative Support for Open Water Lifeguards and Lifeguarding Standards RECOMMENDATION: Add the following to the existing P&P: The USLA supports legislative efforts to encourage or require the provision of lifeguard protection where people are known to swim and the provision of drowning prevention education to the general public. 4. N umber: VII-D Amended: November 2005 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: Competition Site Rotation and Dates RECOMMENDATION: Change the current wording to meet the following: The rotation for the USLA National Competition sites shall be alternating coasts each year, accepting by bid at the Spring Competition meeting two years in advance of the games, not to preclude bids from the two central regions into the rotation. The Pacific Islands Region shall be treated as a western region within the rotation.

27 5. Number: III-L Adopted: November 2004 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: Registered Meeting Participants and USLA Member Speaking During USLA Board Meetings During Old and New Business, any registered meeting participant and USLA Member will be afforded the same opportunity to speak as a delegate, but not the right to make or second motions or to vote. RECOMMENDATION: Add to the P&P Manual 7. Number: III-M Adopted: April 2008 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: Recognizing Retiring Lifeguards The President is empowered, at 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. RECOMMENDATION: Add to the P&P Manual 8. Number: II-B Adopted: April 2009 Authority: Board Resolution Subject: USLA Trademark Policies RECOMMENDATION: Insert the entire Trademark Policy from the Attachment #2 from the Executive Committee Meeting of April 2009 BYLAWS ISSUE Currently Article III, Section 5-A refers for reasons to suspend, expel or terminate Director(s) to a section in Article II which is specifically about Regional matters. We believe the same reasons should simply be referenced within Article III. This would require a simple cut and paste with deletion of all Regional references, but will require a first reading and subsequent vote six months later.

28 United States Lifesaving Association Treasurer Report Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 Officer: Rob Williams Introduction The financial state of the USLA is very good. While interest rates and the economy have suffered, we have reached a quarter of a million dollars in our bank accounts. Although we still have some substantial invoices that will need to be paid in this current fiscal year. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) Budget Year The 2009 budget looks good. We are well above expectations in many areas. Please see the budget notes below for details Budget Clarifications/Area of Notes The below notes are formulated from the year end 2009 Budget Income ALM Revenue The ALM advertising revenue continues to be strong due to the efforts of the editor. There are still some advertisers that need to pay for printed issues which will bring this line item to expectations Certification Fees Another area that continues to bring in substantial monies Competition Income This item is above our expectations since we received a $20,000 sponsorship endorsement from Team Detroit (Ford). These monies will be forwarded to the host Donations The Combined Federal Campaign continues to bring the USLA monies. To date, we have received about $1,700 from various charities. We have also received a few small donations from other sources Interest Our interest line item will fall well below expectations. This is due to the struggling economy and rates being very low Membership Dues Professional/Alumni/Associate Membership are at expectations. Junior Membership is currently below expectations, but there is knowledge of more members coming in before the end of the year Miscellaneous Income We received monies for a refund on the USLA Trademarks that was not submitted by a vendor Expenses ALM ALM expenses are down due to changing printing vendors. This will lower our line item in future years Certification Administration There were two additional expenses in this line item. A $980 charge for decals and a $412 charge for a scanner. The scanner will computerize the USLA records and reduce storage costs Educational DVD Costs were incurred for initial set-up and purchase of the DVD s. We have received notification from our vendor that is selling the DVD s, that close to 100 DVD s have been sold. Monies have not yet been received from this Insurance & Bonds Our due date for this line item is December. We are in line with expectations. Page 1 of 4

29 Attachments Membership Kits We are below expectations in this line item, however, if more members (Junior & Adult) sign up, we will be in line Regions % of Member Dues We are again below expectations. However, expect this to be in line by the end of the year with more members joining. 1. Current Balance Sheet Budget January 1 st Present 3. Competition Liability Transaction Report 4. Mexican Lifesaving Liability Transaction Report ASSETS United States Lifesaving Association Balance Sheet Current Assets Checking/Savings 10/10/2009 Bank of America 49, Fidelity Investments 200, Total Checking/Savings 250, TOTAL ASSETS 250, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Competition - National Team 9, Mexican Lifesaving Fund 28, Total Long Term Liabilities 37, Equity Unrestricted Net Assets 138, Net Income 73, Total Equity 212, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 250, Page 2 of 4

30 Income United States Lifesaving Association Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through December 2009 Page 3 of 4 10/10/2009 Jan - Dec 09 Budget $ Over Budget ALM Revenue 14, , (1,443.00) Awards/Presentations Income (50.00) Certification Fees 10, , Competition Income 60, , , Consultation Fees 3, Donations 2, , (2,857.06) Interest , (1,663.26) Membership Dues 124, , (43,086.00) Miscellaneous Income 1, Royalties 2, , (1,723.35) Sponsorship 13, , (2,822.59) Total Income 233, , (29,012.71) Expense American Lifeguard Magazine 26, , (33,062.54) Awards & Special Presentations 1, , Certification Administration 3, , (104.30) Competition 41, , (1,496.79) Consultation Expenses 1, Database , (3,000.00) Donation Educational DVD 2, , , Insurance & Bonds , (8,000.00) International Relations 3, , (1,550.24) Junior Lifeguards , (1,000.00) Mailings (198.69) Marketing Agent Commissions , (2,000.00) Membership Kits 41, , (14,481.49) Miscellaneous , (902.57) Office Expenses , (341.79) Presidential Discretionary Fund , (2,000.00) Professional Fees 2, , (934.87) Public Education 8, , (1,447.00) Public Relations (500.00) Regions % of Member Dues 20, , (11,982.00) Telephone/Internet (152.90) USLA Travel and Meetings 4, , (7,000.00) Website , (6,246.00) Total Expense 159, , (92,981.53) Income Over Expenses 73, , ,968.82

31 Competition - National Team Date Name Memo Paid Amount Balance Opening Balance /10/2009 Deposit Annual Allocation 14, , /13/2009 Mike Murphy International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Ryan Matthews International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Paul Mangen International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Dave Cartidge International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Matt Caines International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Loriann Mark International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Renee Locarnini International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Brian Murphy International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Caroline Marani International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Emily Ward International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Jay Butki International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Tracey Crothers International Surf Rescue Challenge , /13/2009 Jennifer Noonan International Surf Rescue Challenge , /07/2009 Jay Butki Finis Equipment for ISRC , /12/2009 Deposit Donation for Athletes Travel Expenses 5, , /13/2009 Brian Murphy Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /13/2009 Jay Butki Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /13/2009 Micah Carlson Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /14/2009 Paul Mangen 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /15/2009 Shane Scoggins 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /15/2009 Kristen Purdy 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /16/2009 Alison Riddle 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /16/2009 Taylor Spivey 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /20/2009 Garret Thibodeau 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /20/2009 Emily Ward 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /20/2009 Jennifer Noonan 2009 Sanyo Bussan Challenge , /20/2009 Deposit $5 per Adult Registration minus Expenses 2, , Total Competition - National Team 9, , TOTAL 9, , Mexican Lifesaving Fund Date Name Paid Amount Balance Opening Balance 23, /01/2009 Deposit , /10/2009 Chartwell Charitable Foundation 5, , /13/2009 Jack Buck , /19/2009 Neoverve.com , Total Mexican Lifesaving Fund 5, , TOTAL 5, , Page 4 of 4

32 United States Lifesaving Association Liaison Officer Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 Officer: Peter Davis Introduction Other than the usual fielding of people seeking employment as a lifeguard in the US or funneling requests for information to the appropriate person, the past six months have been relatively uneventful. There are, however, a number of national and international opportunities that are detailed below which USLA members may want to consider. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The American Red Cross Life Saving Corps (ARCLSC) of Jackson Beach Florida recently partnered with the Americas Region of the International Lifesaving Federation to create a training video specifically designed for Spanish speaking areas of the Americas. It will be dubbed into Portuguese and English to start with and will be made available to other areas when completed. 2. Currently, out of a total population of 851 million in the Americas Region of ILS 76% of the population lives in countries that have ILS full members to oversee lifesaving and drowning reduction in the area. 3. On-going communication with NOAA branches of Sea Grant and the National Weather Service continues with regards to the USLA/NOAA Rip Current Awareness campaign. A national conference/symposium on Rip Currents will take place on Feb in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Information and registration information can be found at 4. USA Lifeguards are invited to help save lives and help form a national professional Lifeguard service in the country of Ecuador. DATES: ADVANCE TRAINING TEAM: FEB 9TH, through FEB 12th, 2010 CARNIVAL LIFEGUARDING: FEB 13th through FEB 16th, For more information, see attached sheet or contact Paul Dunning, founder or at: pauldunning911@msn.com. 5. I attended the ILS Board of Directors meeting in Madrid, Spain last September, where we had a meeting of the Americas Region of ILS as well. Held in conjunction was a meeting of FLASAD, which is a group that is concerned with lifesaving and lifesaving sport development in Latin American countries. 6. In late November 2009, the National YMCA of Venezuela is hosting a beach instructor and RHI course. I ll be teaching along with a couple of other lifeguard instructors. 7. Rescue The 2010 Lifesaving World Championships - Rescue 2010 will be held in the coastal city of Alexandria, Egypt in October A representative from the Egyptian Federation gave a presentation with details and pictures of the area at the ILS Board of Directors Meeting in Madrid. It looks to be an incredible opportunity to visit a beautiful, safe, interesting venue. The beach in the resort city of Alexandria is beautiful and it should be a great competition and event. For more information World Water Safety Conference 2011-The 2011 World Water Safety Conference and Exhibition will be held in Danang, Vietnam during May Information is now available on the ILS website at: Page 1 of 2

33 Attachments 1. Ecuadorian Carnival Lifeguarding Opportunity Page 2 of 2

34 PROJECT ECUADOR th ANNUAL CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE LIFEGUARD TRAINING VOLUNTEERISM JOB CREATION USA Lifeguards are invited to help save lives and help form a national professional Lifeguard service in the country of Ecuador thru on the job training. To date, we have two Provinces supporting our efforts; Guayas and Santa Elena. This will be the forth annual effort during the Carnival holiday when Ecuadorians flock to the beaches. For 2009, we had 25 USA lifeguards from San Clemente to Santa Barbara that were committed to this mission and made over 200 rescues. You will work hard and it s fun. DATES: ADVANCE TRAINING TEAM: FEB 9 TH, through FEB 12 th, 2010 CARNIVAL LIFEGUARDING: FEB 13 th through FEB 16 th, 2010 LOCATIONS: PLAYAS, ECUADOR Carnival beach crowds 70,000; 140 Rescues and 2 drownings in 3 years; Before Project Ecuador: 15 per Carnival. Expansion to Engabao and Data Posorja. MONTANITA, ECUADOR, Crowds 10,000, 150 Rescues and 1 drowning last year. Most dangerous beach in Santa Elena Province. Other beaches include Olon, Manglaralto and Libertabor-Bolivar. Next city for volunteers includes San Pablo, Punta Carnero and Salinas. ACCOMODATIONS: FREE ROOM AND BOARD likely, or modest fee of $10/day Hotel Arena Caliente in Playas, Ecuador City owned beach front Hostal, Montanita, Ecuador FLIGHTS Recommended travel via LAX to Guayaquil (GYE) on Copa Airline (Continental affiliate) Connection through Panama City. Surfboard freight costs $75. Current Fares: Costs ranging from $500 to $700 COME JOIN THIS EFFORT MAKE NUMEROUS SURF RESCUES SAVE LIVES OH YEAH, SURFING THE POINT BREAKS AFTER WORK IS AWESOME! Quote from USA Volunteer in 2008, this was my most rewarding lifeguard experience CONTACTS: Paul Dunning, founder or at: pauldunning911@msn.com John Pearce, founder at: jpearcezoo@verizon.net LONG BEACH LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION

35 Date: November 5, 2009 Officer: Peter Wernicki, M.D. Introduction United States Lifesaving Association MEDICAL ADVISOR Activity Report Another summer here and gone! I hope the season of sun went well for all. I recently had the honor of working with Joe McManus to try to prevent the removal of lifeguards from a local beach in Indian River County, FL. The cut was proposed due to budget constraints. Representing the USLA, we presented at several town and county commission meetings and met with the local press. Our efforts have led to five front-page headlines and articles. Eventually, the funds were found in the budget and the lifeguards reinstated. Our experience further emphasizes that information and pressure from our organization can have a significant, positive effect on lifesaving around the country. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The USLA Nationals were successfully hosted by Ft. Lauderdale. This was one of the few nationals without any serious injuries. 2. The US Lifeguard Standards Coalition draft results are currently posted at Please log on and review the document during the 45 day comment period. If you have additional scientific information on the topics or have other comments on the contents, please use the online response form. Your input will be reviewed and, as appropriate, included in the final draft. 3. Several previous ILS position statements are being reviewed and revised by myself and the other members of the ILS Medical Committee. Additional statements are also under development. They will be conveyed to the USLA board for input once drafts are completed. Once approved, they will available at both the ILS and USLA websites. 4. In and out of competition drug testing continues to be carried out by WADA for registered ILS athletes. A recent positive result involving a SLSA competitor is currently under scrutiny by myself the other members of the ILS Anti-doping Committee. Rescue 2012 was awarded to Adelaide Australia and will be held in November dates TBA. 5. The Advisory Council for First Aid, Aquatics, Safety, and Preparedness of the American Red Cross, which myself and Peter Chambers are members, recently completed and approved an extensive update of its policy statement on Sub-diaphragmatic Thrusts and Drowned Persons (Heimlich maneuver). This is an excellent and comprehensive reference on the topic (attached). As you are aware, all credible medical organizations and individuals around the world have condemned the use of abdominal thrusts as a first-line resuscitation technique. Unfortunately, despite this preponderance of evidence and opinion, some individuals, including John Hunsucker of the National Aquatic Safety Co., continue to vocally support its use. He has recently encouraged its use in China. He is also on the Model Bathing Code development committee of the CDC where he can potentially have dangerous influence. The USLA, as a strong and well-respected lifesaving organization, must continue to get this important information out to the press and public. With this in mind, I would like to propose that the USLA board reviews the attached ARC policy statement, and vote to support it as the reference for USLA policy on this subject. Page 1 of 2

36 Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. That the USLA board vote to approve the American Red Cross Policy on Sub-Diaphragmatic Thrusts and Drowned Persons as the reference for USLA policy on this topic. Attachments 1. American Red Cross Policy on Sub-diaphragmatic Thrusts in Drowned Persons. Page 2 of 2

37 ACFASP Scientific Review Sub-diaphragmatic Thrusts and Drowned Persons Questions to be addressed: After removing a person in respiratory or cardiac arrest from the water, what is the first step a first responder should carry out? Introduction/Overview The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) conducts a scientific evidence review and the American Red Cross (ARC) uses this review as one of the sources to provide Guidelines for Emergency Care and Education. These reviews and guidelines apply, but are not limited, to people in respiratory or cardiac arrest. The 2005 Guidelines for Emergency Care and Education state if a person is in cardiac arrest, the rescuer should begin CPR immediately. If after repositioning the patient's airway, ventilation efforts are not effective, the rescuer should try to clear the airway by using age-appropriate methods for relieving a solid foreign body airway obstruction. The ILCOR evidence evaluation is supported by multiple professional and scientific organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Despite consensus, which is part of the ILCOR scientific evidence review process, Henry J. Heimlich MD, has advocated that when treating drowned persons, subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts should be tried before CPR is given. Dr. Heimlich asserts aspirated water obstructs the patient's airway and significantly hinders ventilation of the lungs. He argues subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts will relieve the alleged airway obstruction, remove water from the patient's lungs, and should be continued until no water or fluid flows from the patient's mouth. Review Process and Literature Search Performed The titles and abstracts of 128 citations were retrieved using a computerized search of the National Library of Medicine Medline database from 1966 to MeSH heading combinations of "drowning" or "near-drowning" with "Heimlich maneuver" were used as search features. The abstracts of all citations were analyzed and those suitable for full review were obtained. Manual search of the reference lists from these articles was also conducted for added relevant citations. This process resulted in the review of 37 citations of which 18 (all class III) were found to discuss the role of the Heimlich maneuver to treat drowned people. Original ACFAS Scientific Review (2000) Heimlich states that drowned persons aspirate large amounts of water and that the water causes instruction of the airway 1. He advocates that the safest and most effective method for removing water from the lungs of a drowned person is the subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver). He states that this maneuver should be the first step in the management of these patients and should be repeated until no water or fluid flows from the patient's mouth. In order to minimize the risk of aspiration (which he believes to be low since the patient is not breathing and will not inhale any vomitus), the head of the patient should be turned to one side and/or on a reverse incline such as a sloping shore so the patient can be placed in a head down position.

38 Heimlich cites several anecdotal case reports, including one involving an aspirated piece of vegetable, to support his drowned persons protocol opinion. 2, 3 There is no scientific literature available supporting the concepts that drowned persons aspirate either large volumes of water, or that aspirated water obstructs the airway of these individuals. Modell in a review article reported that 15% of drowned patients have no evidence of any water aspiration. 4 The remaining 85% do aspirate some water, up to 22 milliliters per kilogram of body weight, although he stresses that in many cases the amount is much less than the 22 ml/kg 5. He points out that one would expect electrolyte abnormalities in patients who have aspirated large amounts of water. In actuality, these changes are rarely found, thus suggesting that aspiration of water does not occur. Modell recommends immediate airway control and initiation of ventilation and correction of hypoxemia 6. Simcock also reported that many drowned patients did not have any signs of aspiration of water, including some who appeared apneic when removed from the water. 7 Rosen, chairing an expert committee for the Institute of Medicine (IOM), could find no evidence that water aspiration caused airway obstruction or prevented efforts to ventilate patients. 8 The IOM panel recommended that the current ECC guideline of establishing an airway and ventilation be the priority. Quan, in a study of submerged persons, reported no finding of airway fluid to impair paramedics' ability to intubate nor any difficulty in ventilating patients once intubated. 9, 10 Weinstein et al point out hypoxemia is the final pathophysiologic result of near drowning. 11 As noted in the IOM report, there is no evidence in any study that removing water from the lungs will alter this sequence of events or result in the removal of significant amounts of fluids from the lungs of these patients. In conclusion, no studies have demonstrated that water must be removed immediately upon rescue of the patient, or that the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is an effective and safe method for removing aspirated water from the airway and lungs. b. ACFAS Reevaluation of Scientific Data (2006) Safar, Escarraga &Chang found an improperly opened airway was the most common cause of airway impediment. 12 Rosen, Stoto, & Harley could not find evidence that water aspiration causes an airway obstruction or prevents efforts to ventilate patients. 13 Numerous other authorities have also recommended that obtaining an airway, ventilating the patient, and correcting hypoxemia are the immediate treatment priorities. The work of Neal, Ornato, Modell, Olshaker, Brass, and Weinstein & Krieger supported immediate airway control, introduction of ventilation, and correction of hypoxemia as the treatment priorities for drowned people. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

39 Since the Heimlich maneuver cannot remove water from a drowned person s lungs, attempting this procedure prolongs the correction of hypoxemia because it delays the initiation of CPR. Since the Heimlich protocol for drowned persons is unnecessary, multiple consecutive abdominal thrusts increases the likelihood of visceral or vascular injuries. The recommendation by Heimlich that the drowned person s head be turned to the side to facilitate drainage of fluid expelled while performing this maneuver has also raised concerns. With suspected spinal injury patients, turning the head to the side increases the potential exacerbation of a cervical injury. An expert committee for the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences recommended the ECC guideline of setting up an airway, immediately beginning ventilations, followed by chest compressions remain the first responder treatment sequence. c. ACFASP Re-evaluation of Scientific Data (2009) The current re-evaluation found no study that demonstrated the Heimlich maneuver can remove fluid from the lungs of drowned persons. Since water in the airways or lungs of drowned patients is not considered a solid object airway obstruction, subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts should not be given to drowned person by a first responder. The sequence of events that occurs following water aspiration into the lungs is a pathophysiologically complex process. The aspiration of water includes larygnospam, fluid shifts across the pulmonary alveolar membrane, destruction of surfactant, atalectasis, intrapulmonary shunting, and pulmonary edema formation. Any attempt to remove the water from the airway is unnecessary, will delay CPR, hamper the correction of a drowned person s hypoxemia, can induce vomiting, and may cause visceral or vascular injuries to the drowned person. Several researchers have cited concerns that an abdominal thrust may cause regurgitation. This vomitus could then interfere with efforts to ventilate the patient or may result in aspiration further fostering pulmonary status deterioration. Orlowski noted concerns that the use of the Heimlich maneuver could induce regurgitation. 20 Weinstein & Krieger also argued abdominal thrusts may cause vomiting, which would then interfere with efforts to ventilate the patient, and may result in aspiration of stomach contents. 21 Two studies have shown that standard chest compressions demonstrated robust efficacy in removing solid objects in a patient s airway. Skulberg, in a single case study, cited an instance where a foreign body in the trachea was removed with a single chest compression after 3-4 Heimlich maneuvers to the epigastrum failed to remove the object. 22 This author theorized that since a standard chest compression created greater thoracic pressure it might be an alternative to the Heimlich maneuver. Lanhelle, et.al. conducted a study of the airway pressure generated by chest compressions and abdominal thrusts in 12 recently dead cadavers with simulated complete airway obstructions. 23

40 This study found chest compressions created a greater mean airway pressure than subdiaphragmatic thrusts. Airway pressure from chest compressions were 40.8 <>16.4 cmh2o, while abdominal thrust yielded pressures of 26.4 <>19.8 cmh20. These values had a 95% confidence interval with a mean difference of cmH20. One can derive from Skulberg s case report and Lanhelle s study that chest compressions for a hypoxic patient generate greater force for removing solid foreign body airway obstructions than sub-diaphragmatic thrusts. Langelle further theorized if removal of a solid foreign body can be achieved by chest compressions, this will reduce the time without circulation for a patient in cardiac arrest. These patients will be treated identically whether or not there is a foreign body airway obstruction. Rosen et.al. cited case reports of abdominal thrust injuries but found no evidence indicating if these injuries were caused by faulty application of the Heimlich maneuver. Wolf, citing the work of Haynes & Yong and Agia & Hurst noted that correct administration of the Heimlich maneuver can lead to intra-abdominal injuries. 24, 25, 26 A concern was noted that the incidence of complications might be greater in unconscious drowned persons than conscious choking persons. The Heimlich maneuver/abdominal thrusts have shown efficacy in removing documented solid body airway obstructions. However, repeating the maneuver until no water or liquid flows from the person s mouth may increase the possibility of paradoxical visceral or vascular effects. Severe complications from the use of this technique have been cited in the medical literature. Desai et.al reported a case of traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta after a forceful Heimlich maneuver 27. In addition to this complication, these authors cite reports of other complications occurring with the use of the Heimlich maneuver. These injuries include retinal detachment, rib fractures, ruptures of abdominal organs 28, 29. Additional injuries included rupture of the diaphragm, jejunum, liver, esophagus, and stomach 30. Other reported vascular structure injuries consisting of aortic stent graft displacement 31, rupture of the aortic valve 32, acute aortic regurgitation 33, laceration of a mesenteric vessel 34, and acute aortic thrombosis in both and aneurismal and non- aneurismal aorta. 35, , 38, 39 Summary There is compelling evidence to support a treatment standard.

41 The first step after removing a drowned person from the water should be to obtain an airway, start rescue breathing and deliver cardiac compressions. The 2005 American Red Cross Guidelines for Emergency Care and Education provide one approach to patients with airway, respiratory and cardiac emergencies without variation for the techniques applied to the drowned patient. The one exception is the insertion of a step for removing the patient from the water. Studies have shown that there is no need to clear the airway of aspirated water. Only a modest amount of water is aspirated by the majority of drowned persons and it is rapidly absorbed into the central circulation. Therefore, it does not act as an obstruction in the trachea (Institute of Medicine Report Rosen, Stoto, &Harley, 1995). It has also been shown that some drowned persons do not aspirate fluid because they develop laryngospasm or experience breath-holding (Modell, 1993). An attempt to remove water from the breathing passages by any means other than suction (e.g., abdominal thrusts or the Heimlich maneuver) are unnecessary and potentially dangerous (Institute of Medicine Report, Rosen Stoto, &Harley, 1995). The routine use of abdominal thrusts for drowned persons is not recommended. The 2005 guidelines also eliminated the phrase "Heimlich maneuver" and replaced it with the more descriptive term "abdominal thrust." Recommendation and Strength: Standards: Manage a drowned person with airway, breathing or circulatory problems the same as any other patient with airway breathing or circulatory problem. The one variation is to remove the patient from the water as part of the care rendered. Guidelines: Manage drowned child or infant with airway, breathing or circulatory problems the same as any other patient with airway breathing or circulatory problem. The one variation is to remove the patient from the water as part of the care rendered. Options: Overall Recommendation: Subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts are neither effective nor safe methods for attempting water removal from the airway or lungs of drowned persons. No scientific literature supports the idea that aspirated water obstructs these patients airways thus hindering ventilations. Since no scientific study has shown water can be removed from drowned person s airways or lungs through subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts, the 2005 COSTR Guidelines remain the CPR treatment standard for drowned people. Summary of Key Articles/Literature Found and Level of Evidence/Bibliography: The following studies found that obtaining an airway, ventilating the patient, and correcting hypoxemia were immediate treatment priorities for drowned persons. These experts contended performing subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts prolonged establishment of an airway, delayed ventilations of a patient's lungs, might induce regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents, and could lead to a variety of internal injuries. The only exceptions to these treatment priorities were the articles written by Dr. Heimlich (1979, 1981, and 1988). Author(s) Full Citation Summary of Article (provide a brief summary of what the article adds to Level of Evidence (Using table

42 below) Heimlich, HJ 1981 Subdiaphragmatic pressure to expel water from the lungs of drowning persons. Ann Emerg Med 1981;10:476- General description and rationale for performing the maneuver 7 Heimlich HJ, Uhley MH 1979 The Heimlich Maneuver. Clin Symposia 1979;31:3-32. General review of the maneuver primarily for the choking victim, describes a few anecdotal drowning cases treated with Heimlich maneuver. 3b Heimlich HJ, Patrick EA.1988 Using the Heimlich maneuver to save near-drowning victims. Postgrad Med 1988; 84: Flooding of the lungs occurs routinely in drowning victims and mouth-to-mouth ventilation is ineffective until the water is removed. The Heimlich maneuver expels aspirated water, vomitus, debris, and other foreign matter. The Heimlich maneuver is a form of artificial respiration. It elevates the diaphragm, increasing intrathoracic pressure and compressing the lungs, and should be performed intermittently until all water is expelled.further treatment has not been necessary in most instances. If the victim does not recover after water ceases to flow from the mouth, ventilation techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other measures as indicated should be used. 3b Modell, JH 1993 Drowning. N Engl J Med 1993; 328: Responds that the Heimlich maneuver should be reserved for those instances where a patient cannot be ventilated and airway obstruction is suspected. 7 Modell, JH 1986 Near Drowning. Circulation 1986; 74 (suppl IV): The first step in resuscitation of the neardrowning victim is to initiate ventilation and circulation. The Heimlich should only be performed if the patient cannot be ventilated.. 7 Simcock, AD 1986 Treatment of near drowning a review of 130 cases. Many patients had no evidence of aspiration. 2b

43 Anaesthesia 1986; 41: Rosen P, Stoto M, Harley J The use of the Heimlich maneuver in near drowning: Institute of Medicine report. J Emerg Med 1995; 13: No evidence was found documenting massive aspiration causing airway obstruction or the usefulness of the Heimlich maneuver in near drowning. The first step in resuscitation of the drowned person is to initiate ventilation and circulation. 6 Quan, L Drowning issues in resuscitation. Ann Emerg Med 1993; 22 (pt 2): Recommends against using Heimlich maneuver as the first step in resuscitation of drowned persons. 7 Quan L, Wentz KR, Gore E, et al.1993 Drowning issues in resuscitation. Ann Emerg Med 1993; 22 (pt 2): Prehospital care providers had no difficulty ventilating submersion victims. 2b Weinstein MD, Krieger BP Near-drowning: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and initial treatment. J Emerg Med 1996; 14: No evidence to support Dr. Heimlich s opinion of he efficacy of the maneuver to expel fluid from the lungs of drowned persons. 2b Olshaker, JS 1992 Near Drowning. Emerg Med Clinics N Amer 1992; 10: The first step in resuscitation of the drowned person is to initiate ventilation and circulation. 5 Literature review)

44 Neal, JM 1985 Neardrowning. J Emerg Med 1985; 3: Notes that virtually all experts recommend that the first step in resuscitation of the drowned person is to initiate ventilation and circulation, only Heimlich recommends the use of the maneuver. 5 (Literature review) Bross MH, Clark JL., 1995 Neardrowning. Amer Fam Phys 1995; 51: The first step in resuscitation of the drowned person is to initiate ventilation and circulation. The Heimlich maneuver should be reserved for those cases with documented airway obstruction. 5 (Literature review) Ornato, JP, 1986 Special resuscitation situations: near drowning, traumatic injury, electric shock, and hypothermia. Circulation 1986; 74 (suppl IV): The recommendation was to use the Heimlich for those cases with a documented airway obstruction. 5 Safar, P., Escarraga, L.A. &Chang, F Upper airway obstruction in the unconscious patient. J Appl Physiol 14: , 1959; Airways were obstructed in 80 anesthetized, spontaneously breathing patients patients, both in the supine and prone positions. When the neck is flexed and the mandible is not held forward the tongue is pushed against the posterior pharyngeal wall. The frequency and degree of obstruction was similar in the prone and supine positions, with comparable positions of the head, neck and mandible 1b Langhelle, A, Sunde, K, Wik L, Steen, PA, Airway pressure with chest compressions versus Heimlich maneuver in recently dead adults with complete In a randomized crossover design standard chest compressions and Heimlich maneuvers were performed on 12 cadavers with simulated complete airway obstruction. The mean peak airway pressure was significantly higher with chest compressions compared to abdominal thrusts 4

45 airway obstruction Resuscitation Apr;44(2):105-8 Orlowski, JP 1987 Vomiting as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. JAMA 1987; 258: Vomiting after the Heimlich maneuver can cause serious complications. The first step in resuscitation of the drowned person is to initiate ventilation and circulation. The Heimlich maneuver should be reserved for those cases with documented airway obstruction. 3b American Red Cross, Guidelines for Emergency Care and Education: Unconscious person If chest does not rise after two rescue breaths, re-tilt head and administer two more rescue breaths. If chest still does not rise give chest compressions and look inside person s mouth. If object is seen remove from person s mouth. If no object is seen give two rescue breaths. If chest does not rise, give 30 chest compressions 6 American Red Cross, 2005 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation 2005 Guidelines for Emergency Care and Education: Conscious person 2005 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonar y Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendatio ns, Part 2: Adult Basic Life Support, Circulation 2005: 112 (Suppl III) III- 6.) Confirm person is choking, obtain consent, and give 5 back blows. If the person is still choking give 5 abdominal thrusts. If the person is still choking administer 5 back blows. It is unclear which method of removal of FBAO should be used first. Life threatening complications have been associated with the use of abdominal thrusts (23 cases). 6 6

46 Skulberg, A 1992 Wolf, DA Desai, SC.,Chute, DJ., Bharati,C.,Desai, MD., Koloski, ER; 2008 Level of Evidence Level 1a Level 1b Level 2a Level 2b Level 3a Level 3b Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Chest compression-an alternative to the Heimlich manoeuver Resuscitation 1992; 24:91. Heimlich trauma: a violent maneuver. American Journal of forensic medicine and pathology (1) Traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48: A single case study of a foreign body in the trachea, removed by chest compression. The Heimlich maneuver is a life-saving technique for dislodging foreign material from the respiratory tract. This report illustrates intraabdominal injuries, including a large mesenteric laceration, mesenteric contusions, and intraperitoneal hemorrhage, that occurred in a recipient of a vigorously applied Heimlich maneuver. The potential for confusing such injuries with homicidally inflicted injuries is emphasized. Although the Heimlich maneuver is considered the best intervention for relieving acute upper airway obstruction, several complications have been reported in the literature. These complications can occur as a result of an increase in abdominal pressure leading to a variety of well documented visceral injuries, including the great vessels. Acute abdominal aortic thrombosis after the Heimlich maneuver is a rare but recognized event; however to date no case of traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta has been described. We report the first known case, to our knowledge, of a traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta after a forcefully applied Heimlich maneuver Definitions Population-based studies, randomized prospective studies or meta-analysis of multiple studies with substantial effects Large non-population-based epidemiological studies or randomized prospective studies with smaller or less significant effects Perspective, controlled, non-randomized, cohort or case controlled studies Historic, non-randomized, cohort or case-controlled studies Large observational studies Smaller observational studies Animal studies or a mechanical model studies Peer-reviewed, state of art articles, review articles, organizational statements or guidelines, editorials, or consensus statements Non-peer reviewed published opinions, such as textbook statements, official organizational publications, guidelines and policy statements which are not peer-reviewed and consensus statements 3b 3b 3b

47 Level 7 Level 1-6E Rational conjecture (common sense); common practice is accepted before evidence-based guidelines Extrapolations from existing data collected for other purposes, theoretical analyses which are on point with question being asked. Modifier E applied because extrapolating but rank base on type of study References 1 Heimlich HJ. Subdiaphragmatic pressure to expel water from the lungs of drowning persons. Ann Emerg Med 1981;10: Heimlich HJ, Uhley MH. The Heimlich Maneuver. Clin Symposia 1979;31: Heimlich HJ, Patrick EA. Using the Heimlich maneuver to save near-drowning victims. Postgrad Med 1988;84: Modell JH. Drowning. N Engl J Med 1993;328: Modell JH. Drowning (letter response). N Engl J Med 1993;329:65. 6 Modell JH. Near Drowning. Circulation 1986;74 (suppl IV): Simcock AD. Treatment of near drowning a review of 130 cases. Anaesthesia 1986;41: Rosen P, Stoto M, Harley J. The use of the Heimlich maneuver in near drowning: Institute of Medicine report. J Emerg Med 1995;13: Quan L. Drowning issues in resuscitation. Ann Emerg Med 1993;22 (pt 2): Quan L, Wentz KR, Gore E, et al. Outcome and predictors of outcome in pediatric submersion victims receiving prehospital care in King County, WA. Pediatrics 1990;86: Weinstein MD, Krieger BP. Near-drowning: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and initial treatment. J Emerg Med 1996;14: Safar,P. Escarraga,L.A. & Chang, F. Upper airway obstruction in the unconscious patient.j. Appl Physiol 1959, 14: Rosen P, Stoto M, Harley J. The use of the Heimlich maneuver in near drowning: Institute of Medicine report. J Emerg Med 1995;13: Neal JM. Near-drowning. J Emerg Med 1985;3: Ornato JP. Special resuscitation situations: near drowning, traumatic injury, electric shock, and hypothermia. Circulation 1986;74 (suppl IV): Modell JH. Drowning. N Engl J Med 1993;328: Olshaker JS. Near Drowning. Emerg Med Clinics N Amer 1992;10: Bross MH, Clark JL. Near-drowning. Amer Fam Phys 1995;51: Weinstein,MD & & Kruger, BP. Near-drowning: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and initial treatment. J Emerg Med 1996; 14: Orlowski JP. Vomiting as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. JAMA 1987;258: Weinstein,MD & & Kruger, BP. Near-drowning: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and initial treatment. J Emerg Med 1996; 14: Skulberg, A. Chest compression-an alternative to the Heimlich Manoeuver. Resuscitation 1992; 24: Lanhelle, A.,Sunde,K.,Wik,L.,Steen,PA. Airway pressure with chest compressions versus Heimlich maneuver in a recently dead adults with complete airway obstruction. Resuscitation 2000; 44: Wolf,DA. Heimlich trauma: a violent maneuver. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (1) Haynes,DE, Haynrs,BE.,Yong, YV. Esophageal rupture complicating Heimlich maneuver Am J Emerg Med. 2: Agla GA, Hurst DJ. Pneumomediastinum following the Heimlich maneuver. JACEP 1979;8: Desai,SC.,Chute,DJ.,Bharati,C.,Desai,MD., Koloski, ER,. Traumatic dissection and rupture of the abdominal aorta as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48: Agla, GA, Hurst DJ. Pneumomediastinum following the Heimlich maneuver. JACEP 1979;8: Fink, JA, Klein RL. Complications of the Heimlich maneuver. J Ped Surg 1989;4: Palleiro, MM, Lopez CB, Pretel MC, & Fernandez JS. Hepatic rupture after Heimlich maneuver. Ann Emerg Med 2007;49: Lin PH, Bush RL, Lumsden AB. Proximal aortic stem-graft displacement with type I endoleak due to Heimlich maneuver. J Vase Surg 2OO3;38:38O-2.

48 32. Chapman JH, Menapace FJ, Howell RR. Ruptured aortic valve cusp: a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. Ann Emer Med 1983;12: Feldman T, Mallon SM, Bolooki H, Trohman RG, Guzman P, Myerburg RJ. Fatal acute aortic regurgitation in a person performing the Heimlich maneuver. NEng J Med 1986;315: Valero V. Mesenteric laceration complicating a Heimlich maneuver. Ann Emerg Med 1986;15: Mack L, Forbes TL, Harris KA. Acute aortic thrombosis following incorrect application of the Heimlich maneuver. Ann Vase Surg 2002; 16: Ayerdi J, Gupta SK, Sampson LN, Deshmukh NT. Acute abdominal aortic thrombosis following the Heimlich maneuver. Cardiovasc Surg 2002;10: Martin TJ, Bobba RK, Metzger R, Madalina M, Bollu M, Patel BG, Kazemi MM. Acute abdominal aortic thrombosis as a complication of the Heimlich maneuver. J Am Geriatr Soc 2007;55:l Roehm EF, Twiest MW, Williams RCJr. Abdominal aortic thrombosis in association with an attempted Heimlich maneuver. JAMA 1983; 249: Kirshner RL, Green RM. Acute thrombosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm subsequent to Heimlich maneuver: a case report. J Vas Surg 1985;2:594-6.

49 United States Lifesaving Association Great Lakes Region Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 President: Joe Pecoraro Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The summer never got here this year, and we are still getting rebuffed from trying to get members by the park administration. 2. Good news is that we are still active and a group of Junior Guards was at the National games and had a great time. 3. We have also been contacted by the North Shore Lifeguard Services about forming another chapter and we are hoping to develop this. Page 1 of 1

50 Date: November 5, 2009 United States Lifesaving Association The Gulf Coast Region Activity Report President: The Undertaker formally known as Tony Pryor Introduction I hope everyone as had a good summer season and look forward to seen ya ll. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Galveston Beach Patrol sent two Lifeguard Trainers to the City of South Padre Island and conducted a training course for the SPI Fire Department and members from the US Coast Guard assigned to the station in that area. The Fire Department is planning to apply to USLA to be a certified agency. 2. The Gulf Coast Region is planning on hosting the spring 2010 meeting in Galveston at Moody Gardens. 3. The Galveston Beach Patrol has three Coastal Coms cameras up and running. South Padre Island is currently looking at the possibility of installing cameras in some of their beaches as well. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. I think everyone should see how many times they can use the word superfluous in their speeches. Attachments 1. Click here to list attachments or, if none, delete this section and header Page 1 of 1

51 United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Region Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 President: Ed Zebrowski Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Our efforts to spur membership by purchasing a back pack met with limited success. Despite the back pack and the Ford tee shirt we did not see an increase in membership. 2. Once again the region was very active during Beach Safety week co-operating with local governments issuing proclamations, taking part in psa s, visiting schools and distributing some of the 8,000 coloring books we purchased. 3. Region members attended and assisted with a 2 day symposium and work shop sponsored by Sea Grant and NOAA on rip currents and surf zone safety. This was well received and attended with plans being made for similar future collaborations. 4. Regional Championships were held on consecutive Wednesdays in July at Rehoboth Beach, DE and for the first time in Long Branch, NJ. Smith Point, NY won the A division and Sea Girt, NJ was victorious in the B division. We had a combined 371 competitors at the events. Sea Girt, NJ hosted the Junior tournament. Thanks to Kent Buckson in Rehoboth Beach, Jim Simonelli of Long Branch, Tim Harmon of Sea Girt and all the members of their respective beach patrols for making these events so succesfull. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Region recommends not sending National team to Egypt. Lengthy discussion was held at our October meeting, with a vote against participation. Chip Moore is to prepare a report on Egypt after consulting with Homeland Security. 2. We would like to see the magazine issued on a more timely and consistent basis. 3. Congratulations to Denise Blair on a job well done as Public Education chair. The items now available for our use and distribution have been an asset to all of our chapters and agencies. 4. Our Board would like to see the National organization hire a full time marketing director and/or sponsorship coordinator. Page 1 of 1

52 United States Lifesaving Association Pacific Northwest Region Activity Report Date: November, 2009 President: Cathy VonWald Introduction Many thanks to the Mid Atlantic Region for hosting this meeting in this beautiful location. We look forward to a productive meeting. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information 1. Competition- held at McNear s Beach in Marin County, California on July 22, 2009 and was hosted by the Redwood Coast Chapter. Regional competition has been changed to a one day format due to local economics. Some events have been eliminated for this year only. This format will be evaluated in planning for Next Regional Board meeting will be held in Truckee, CA Saturday, February 20, Redwood Coast continued its partnership with City of Santa Rosa to deliver a Junior Lifeguard Program at Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa for the second summer. 4. Vamos a Nadar & Vamos a Ser Salvidas Programs continued to be offered in A $15,000 grant has been received to expand the program state wide in 2010 in cooperation with Red Cross. 5. East Bay reported a 15% increase in swim lessons in 2009 which was attributed in part to outreach to low income and disabled groups in the County. Over 1,200 lifejackets were loaned during the summer and water safety education was provided to five groups totaling over 1,000 kids and families. 6. East Bay conducted six live drills using lifeguards from other local agencies. Over 400 observation drills were conducted with 58% of the staff being tested at least once during the season. Test results were used to provide feedback to staff during training. 7. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has initiated a Pool Safety Council that East Bay is participating in. One of the goals is to reduce pediatric drowning by 50% in their service area. 8. Two AART Water Rescue classes were completed in the San Francisco Fire Department. Approximately 44 members of the department took part in the classes. Currently there are about 300 members of the Department that were either previously or currently certified Water Rescue members. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. The PNW USLA would like to recommend that members be given the option of receiving American Lifeguard Magazine electronically in order to reduce costs to the National Board. Page 1 of 1

53 United States Lifesaving Association Pacific Islands Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 President: Ralph S. Goto Introduction Unfortunately, no delegates from the Pacific Islands Region will be able to attend the Williamburg meeting. Best wishes for a productive three days. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The City & County of Honolulu continues to explore the possibility of merging the Emergency Services Department (EMS and Lifeguards) and the Honolulu Fire Department. Mahalo to those agencies who responded to the survey that was distributed a few months ago, your input and insights have been very helpful. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. None Attachments 1. Maui Lifeguard Supervisor and C4 Waterman extraordinaire recently stand-up paddled the 187 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon Page 1 of 1

54 Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Tom Gill Introduction/Comments United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Region Activity Report Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic Region for bringing us to America s birthplace, the educational home of numerous presidents and last but not least, the site of four of the best years of my life. Numerous discussions lead me to believe that the summer of 2009 will likely be the busiest and most dangerous in the statistical history of the SALA. It will be interesting to measure the three east coast region s statistics versus previous years to prove that hypothesis. This information is critical as municipalities continue to slash lifeguard budgets across the country despite higher attendance at our nation s least expensive recreational resource; the beach. The SALA membership numbers are strong this summer despite a shrinking region and we will make our goal of 800 members next summer. A strong kit assisted the membership drive this summer including Ocean Potion Suntan Lotion, an insulated lunch cooler, regional cup and the late addition of T-Shirts from Ford. Thanks are in order to Ocean Potion for their donation of sun care product, SALA Vice President Ralph Wagner for coordinating the donation and to Ed Zebrowski for his persistent work with Ford. North Myrtle Beach hosted its first regional games in July and put on an outstanding competition. Patrick Bradford and his crew along with the assistance of City Manager Bill Bailey proved once again that Myrtle Beach is an outstanding competition venue. More than 250 competitors participated in the most competitive tournament in years. Congratulations are due to first time champion JAX Beach in the Large Beach Division and Corolla Surf Lifesaving in the Small Beach Division. Thanks to Jim McCrady, the Southeast Region and the city of Fort Lauderdale for hosting the 2009 USLA National Championships. The team working to keep the competition moving and hydrated allowed for the competitors and officials to perform at the highest level. The SALA Fall Meeting was held in Virginia Beach during the annual Neptune Festival Weekend that celebrates the end of summer. In addition participants were invited to the Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association Lifeguard Reunion the night before the meeting. More than 80 Lifeguard Alumni joined regional members for an evening of good refreshments and great stories. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) Individual chapters in the region continue to meet the goals of the USLA by promoting beach safety through a myriad of programs too lengthy to list here. Our objective is for each chapter to expand on the work of the region and the region to expand on the work of the USLA. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) Page 1 of 1

55 United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 President: Joe McManus Introduction The Southeast Region thanks the Mid-Atlantic Region for hosting the Fall BOD meeting. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. SE Regional Board held elections on October 3, Our officers for the two years commencing January, 2010, are: President - Joe McManus (Indian River County) mcmani@bellsouth.net Vice-president - Gerry Falconer (Miami Beach) gfalconer@miamibeachfl.gov Secretary - Jo Wagenhals (Delray Beach) jowags@hotmail.com Treasurer - Johnathan Billings (Indian River County) djultra@comcast.net Advisor - Jim McCrady (Ft. Lauderdale) JMcCrady@fortlauderdale.gov 1 st Executive Delegate - Joe D Agostino (Destin) destinbeachsafety@yahoo.com 2 nd Executive Delegate - Gary Wise (Emerald Coast) garyawise@yahoo.com 3 rd Executive Delegate - Chris Nowviskie (Volusia County) cnowviskie@co.volusia.fl.us 4 th Executive Delegate - Erik Schwarz (Pompano Beach) Erik.Schwarz@copbfl.com 2. President McManus has made the following Committee Chair appointments: Public Education Jo Wagenhals Membership Kathy Shulzinsky kshulzinsky@co.volusia.fl.us Competition Jim McCrady Lifesaving Academies Jim McCrady Junior Lifeguard Chris Hoch chrishoch45@gmail.com Agency Certification Gary Wise Heroic Acts Bob Maler BMaler@miamidade.gov Bylaws, Policies and Procedures Gerry Falconer Website Johnathan Billings Ways and Means Bill Geddes wjgeddes@yahoo.com Legislative Action Dennis Ward Surfdory@aol.com 3. Membership continues to climb in the SER with about 550 pro members and over 1,000 juniors. Thanks to Kathy Shulzinsky for putting a membership backpack together; thanks to Ocean-Potion for supplying sunscreen to our members, and thanks to Ford (and Ed Z) for supplying tee-shirts. 4. This past July, for the fourth consecutive year, the Boca Raton Ocean Rescue Competition Team of Tim Fry, Frank Ganley, Jack Luka, and Kevin Hughes won the Bill Shearer ClinCon International ALS/BLS Competition. This prestigious event is held annually and brings ALS and BLS teams from around the world to compete. The Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue Team of Erik Schwarz, Thiery Lirola, Michael Rolle, and Jeff Evans placed 2 nd overall. USLA is proud of our fellow lifeguards! Page 1 of 2

56 5. The Volusia County Chapter hosted Pro and Junior Regional Championships, which were well attended and very competitive. Thanks VSLA! 6. The Ft. Lauderdale Chapter hosted USLA Nationals which also were well attended and very competitive. The Southeast Region appreciates the efforts of Jim McCrady, Neil Watson, Kris Neuschaefer, Allen Reed, Tom Noland and others in keeping the Nationals alive and kicking! SER also appreciates the dedication and efforts of Mr. Hartl and his team, as well as the officiating team under Mr. Gallagher s leadership, and SER especially appreciated the great effort of Mr. Zebrowski in securing funding from Ford under difficult economic times. And last, but not least, we appreciate the numerous athletes, both pro and junior, who attended. Thank you to all; your efforts are appreciated. TEAM! 7. Competition Committee Chair Jim McCrady continues coordinating the SER Winter Competition Series with events in each discipline scheduled throughout the winter. These events are open to USLA members in good standing. Please refer to the region s website for more information 8. Most SER Chapters have reportedly adopted bylaws that are in conformity with regional and national bylaws. The next step is to assure that these chapters incorporate. SER has twenty-five (25) chapters, with only a few in inactive status. Thirteen chapters sent delegates to SER s recent Fall BOD meeting in Orlando. 9. The lifesaving agencies in the Florida Panhandle report continued success with numerous preventive actions and rescues. Panama City Beach funded a limited seasonal beach lifeguard service this year. They have performed admirably under very difficult circumstances, but there continues to be an ongoing drowning problem in many of PCB s beachfront areas that remain unguarded. Other delegates at our meeting reported cutbacks to lifeguard positions due to the economy. On a bright note, Brevard County continues to build its program, adding $100K to its lifeguard budget over last year s funding! In the year since Brevard instituted a year-round lifeguard service, drowning deaths declined from 13 in to zero!! Lifeguards for Life! 10. SER will be offering lifesaving academies in November (Personal Rescue Craft Operator) and December (Surf Lifesaving Training Officer). Please check our website for details ( 11. SER s efforts to secure state legislation that recognizes USLA as the certifying organization of Florida open water lifesaving agencies is well under way. Legislative Action Committee Chair, Dennis Ward, has met with state reps in an attempt to find a sponsor for a bill that would codify this. Our constituency group status with the Florida DOH EMSAC has led to the inclusion of lifeguards, for the first time, in the FLEMS Strategic Plan for Attachments 1. Personal Rescue Craft Operator Academy Flyer 2. Surf Lifesaving Training Officer Academy Flyer Page 2 of 2

57 Surf Lifesaving Training Officer Academy The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida December 7 th December 11 th, 2009 Southeast Region Prerequisites: 1. Swim 500-meters in 10 minutes or less. (Swim will be conducted on-site.) 2. Work Experience Must have worked a minimum cumulative total of 1,000 hours of employment compiled in no fewer than three seasons as a seasonal open-water lifeguard or a full-time open-water lifeguard at a lifeguard agency that meets (or intends to meet) the minimum standards for USLA agency certification program. (Agencies applying for initial certification may need to request a waiver from this requirement.) 3. Training Experience At least two seasons experience as an instructor or assistant instructor of a program that meets (or intends to meet) the minimum standards for USLA agency certification program. 4. Education Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. 5. First Aid Certification Must be currently certified by an agency recognized by the Federal Government or the state government in the state of employment to instruct any first aid or CPR course provided to trainees by the employing agency or must ensure that a person so certified is responsible for providing such training. 6. Professional resume, including all lifeguarding experience, and a letter of reference from a current or former lifeguard supervisor. Course Description: The United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region will be conducting this 40-hour surf lifesaving training officer academy in accordance with the minimum training standards for lifeguards at open water beaches set forth by the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. The curriculum has been developed by and for training officers of the USLA SER to be consistent with and compatible to materials found in Open Water Lifesaving: The United States Life Saving Association Manual. This training represents only the minimum threshold all open-water beach lifeguard trainers should meet, and is only one component of the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. To see the complete training and equipment requirements for the certification program, please go to: Agencies are always encouraged to meet higher standards, particularly in cases where lifeguards are assigned to broader responsibilities. Costs: Required text: USLA Manual for Open Water Lifesaving (If needed we will supply for the class at a cost of $35.00, but R.S.V.P. required). $ for members, $ non-usla members ($30.00 membership fee) Check or money order should be made out to: USLA Southeast Region, P.O. BOX 1259, Fellsmere, FL $ Room rates for academy participants: The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach, FL Phone: (561) ext 7327 or (561) Contact: Lieutenant James Hamilton McCrady V Chair, Lifesaving Academies Committee United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Cell: (954) Work: (954) FAX: (954) Work JMcCrady@fortlauderdale.gov Home JMcCrady5@comcast.net

58 USLA Southeast Region and the Destin Chapter present Personal Watercraft Surf Lifesaving Academy November 9 th -12 th 2009 Lori Wilson Park Cocoa Beach, FL The USLA Southeast Region will be hosting a 4-day training course based on the USLA s TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES FOR RESCUERS USING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AS A RESCUE TOOL for the PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RESCUE OPERATOR. The course will cover: Launching and recovering the PWC Precision Operation of the PWC Operation in high surf conditions Use of the Rescue Sled Victim pickup Operation with Crew Person Special Rescue Considerations Skills outlined in the USLA PWRO Standard For information and registration contact: Glen Kuehner Destin Fire Control District PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SURF LIFESAVING ACADEMY DIRECTOR UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION SOUTHEAST REGION Work: (850) Cell: (850) FAX: (850) gkuehner@swfd.org Make Checks Payable to: Destin Fire Rescue Foundation Mail to: Destin Fire Control District 848 Airport Rd. Destin, FL Cost USLA Member with PWC/Sled- $150 USLA Member without PWC/Sled- $200 Non USLA Member with PWC/Sled- $180 Non USLA Member without PWC/Sled- $230 Certificates will be issued to participants that complete the 5 day program and successful demonstration of the skills outlined in the USLA PWRO Standard

59 Date: November 5, 2009 President: Robert McGowan Introduction United States Lifesaving Association SOUTHWEST REGION California Surf Lifesaving Association Activity Report Thank you to the Mid Atlantic Region for hosting this meeting in historic Williamsburg. We look forward to a dynamic three-day meeting. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Another summer has come and gone, and with the exception of a few tragic events, the summer of 2009 was a good one for most of us in the CSLSA. 2. Our 2009 Regionals at Seal Beach went even better than last year if that s possible. The Junior Guards competed on Friday, July 24 th with the lifeguards on Saturday the 25 th. We had good weather, good surf, great volunteers, 164 lifeguard competitors, and a good time was had by all. 3. Thanks to Fort Lauderdale for hosting the 2009 USLA Championships. The Southwest chapters appreciate how much work is involved in putting the event on and are thankful for the chance to participate. 4. Congratulations and thank you to Jay Butki and the USA team for their outstanding second place finish at the Sanyo Bussan Challenge in September. 5. The newly revitalized San Diego Chapter hosted our most recent regional Board of Directors Meeting on October 15 th and 16 th. The meeting was high-energy and well attended, with the election of officers for the next two-year term being but one of the highlights. 6. CSLSA officers for are: President Mike Beuerlein Vice President Charlotte Graham Secretary Bill Richardson Treasurer Rob Williams Past President/Advisor Rob McGowan 1 st Executive Delegate Jon Mitchell 2 nd Executive Delegate Bob Moore 3 rd Executive Delegate Reenie Boyer 4 th Executive Delegate Jay Butki Thank you to Alex Peabody for his contributions to the Executive Board over the last two terms. 7. Other highlights included: 7.1. Approval of our two newest Chapters, Campus Point and North Island The presentation of the inaugural Bobby perpetual trophy to the Huntington State Beach Junior Lifeguard program for Hayden Hemmens selection as Outstanding Junior Lifeguard of the Year. The award was presented to H.B. State JG instructor Chris Egan by USLA founding father and creator of the award Bob Burnside, in memory of his son Bobby. In addition to the perpetual trophy, the recipient of the award receives an individual award. There were a total of eight entries, with the winner being selected by a vote of the Junior Lifeguard Committee. Page 1 of 3

60 7.3. The Junior Lifeguard Committee also announced their competition dates for next year and selected the winners of the bumper sticker contest. In addition to bumper stickers, the artwork will be used for bookmarks to be funded by the Public Education Committee The Public Education Committee plans to print some more of the popular Be Safe, Be Seen posters, perhaps in a smaller size that could double as book covers. We will once again be setting up a booth at the ASR show next February in San Diego The Job Titles Committee completed their work with the recommendation of a model that was approved. The CSLSA Job Title Committee was formed two and a half years ago to standardize Lifeguard titles. At our most recent Board of Directors meeting, we approved a recommended Job Title Model for Lifeguard Agencies. The model is based on four levels in an agency: Chief, Assistant or Deputy Chief, Captain and Officer. Once the positions in the model have been filled, agencies with more than four job classifications may add additional titles as necessary. Examples include: Lieutenant or Sergeant under Captain, Officer I or II, etc. This project is part of a larger goal to help advance the professionalism of lifesaving The Special Awards and Presentation Committee approved three nominations for Medal of Valor and one for a Heroic Act that will be passed on to the USLA committee The Exchange Committee introduced Derek Doler (Ventura Co./LACOLA) and Nicholas Sullivan (Huntington City) as the chosen delegates that will represent the CSLSA in New Zealand next year. They also recapped the itinerary of the visiting Kiwis this summer and reported very positive feedback The Competition Committee selected Pacific Beach, San Diego for the location of the 2010 regional competition on July 23 rd and 24 th, and voted to increase the entry fee for Regionals from $10.00 to $ Huntington State Beach is still moving forward with planning the 2010 USLA National Championships in spite of the fact that they have been unable to agree on contract language with the USLA. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. While we continue to support the USOC affiliation proposal in principle, we believe the motions currently on the table should be voted down and a new approach considered. 2. We believe we need to re-examine the entire USLA Nationals program, from contract, to locations, to funding, to officiating. It is time for a complete overhaul, and we would like to see the process commence at this meeting. Page 2 of 3

61 Attachments Bob Burnside presenting the Bobby Award to Chris Egan of the Huntington State Beach JG Program. Bob challenged us with the idea of creating a JG Program for children with disabilities. Page 3 of 3

62 United States Lifesaving Association Contracted Staff Liaison Activity Report Date: November 5, 2090 Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Held discussions with SHP on a possible new contract without reaching an agreement. While Scott has things to offer he is not comfortable with the present structure and requirements. 2. Contract with Ford was signed. 3. Discussions were held with Ford and an agreement was reached with them to sponsor our National Championships in Ft Lauderdale. Fee was $20, In addition Ford supplied all competitors with a rash guard at a cost of $6, Contacted and discussed with many companies sponsorship of National Championships specifically official s uniforms. Companies included Nike, Under Armour, LL Bean, Quicksilver and Speedo. 5. Presently discussing opportunities with VEMMA, Coastal Watch USA and GLS Surf 6. Working with Ford on sponsorship for 2010 National Championships. 7. The original contact at Speedo was Stu Isaac. Stu now has his own marketing firm SIG Group. After our discussions he expressed an interest in taking on USLA as a client. He traveled to Ft Lauderdale, viewed our event, and discussed our organization with many of our members. We have had many in depth conversations and Mr. Isaac has submitted a proposal for our consideration. 8. Discussed a renewal of the Finis contract with them. It is on the executive committee agenda for a vote. 9. Held discussions with Hobie on ways to increase sales, which will result in more commissions from them. We are going to meet in Williamsburg. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. SIG proposal in executive committee. Attachments 1. SIG proposal is attached to the executive committee agenda Page 1 of 1

63 United States Lifesaving Association Certification Committee Activity Report Date: October 26, 2009 Committee Chair: Eric Bauer Committee Members: Tim Harmon, Ralph Goto, Peter Wernicki, Cathy VonWald, Bill Richardson, Kim Tyson, Gerry Falconer, Scott Petersohn, Dave Shotwell Introduction It has been a pleasure serving as Chair of the Certification Committee for the past 4 years. I have enjoyed working with the lifesaving professionals from throughout the U.S. It has been an honor. Thank-you to the Committee Members and Certification Officers for all of your hard work. See you all soon. Lifeguards for Life!! Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Certify and Recertify Agencies 2. Issue Certificates Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. Agencies 1.1. Coronado, CA (City of) CO Rich Hidalgo Rec. Approval - Advanced 1.2. Coeur d Alene, ID (City of) CO Dan McCormick Rec Approval - Regular 1.3. Del Mar, CA (City of) Nothing from Agency 5/18/ Expedition School, TX - New 1.5. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA Nothing from Agency 5/18/ Jacksonville, Parks and Recreation FL,(City of) Nothing from Agency 5/18/ Kanalu Water Safety, HI Co Ralph Goto Rec. Approval Advanced pending confirmation - New 1.8. Newport News, VA (City of) Paid fee but did not submit documents 1.9. Ocean Beach, NY (City of) CO Tim Harmon 6/2/ Santa Barbara, CA (City of) CO Rick Gould Rec. Approval - Regular South Walton Fire District, FL CO Jim McCrady 9/4/ Virginia Beach Department of EMS, VA Nothing from Agency CO Duke Brown 2. Holdovers (6 and 12 Month Extension) 2.1. St. Lucie County, FL Nothing from Agency 2.2. Hawaii, HI (County of) Nothing from Agency 1/2009 no payment 2.3. Los Angeles Dept of Parks and Recreation, CA (City of) CO Bill Richardson Rec. Approval - Regular 2.4. Maui, HI (County of) CO Ralph Goto Rec. Approval - Regular 2.5. Pompano Beach, FL CO Jim McManus. Rec Approval - Regular 2.6. San Diego, CA (City of) CO Rich Hidalgo Rec. Approval - Advanced Page 1 of 2

64 2.7. Santa Rosa Island Authority, FL CO Jim McManus Rec. Approval - Regular 2.8. Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, VA 2.9. Rehoboth Beach Patrol, DE CO Tim Harmon 4/4/08 3. Other Issues 3.1. Lifeguard Vending Policy wording (Chip More) 3.2. Ocean City, NJ (Ethics Questions) 3.3. New Jersey State Police, NJ (Training Program) 3.4. Beach Services Limited, SC (Rescind Certification based on e mail from Agency) 4. Spring Certifications 4.1. Fernandina Beach Fire rescue 4.2. Gulf Islands National Seashore, FL 4.3. Hayden, ID (City of) 4.4. Kill Devil Hills, NC (Town of) 4.5. Los Angeles County, Dept of Parks and Recreation, CA (Lakes) 4.6. Miami Dade Fire Ocean Rescue, FL 4.7. Nassau County Ocean Rescue, FL 4.8. North Myrtle Beach, SC 4.9. Sonoma County Parks and Recreation, CA Attachments 1. Currently Certified Agencies 2. Beach Services 3. Ocean City, NJ Ethics Article Page 2 of 2

65 Ocean City ethics board says lifeguard chief doctored examed test scores From Press staff reports Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009 OCEAN CITY - The city's Ethics Commission fined the head of the Beach Patrol $200 for doctoring lifeguard qualifying exam scores and exempting himself and others from swim tests. But the commission exonerated Fire Chief Joseph Foglio Jr., who was accused of nepotism in hiring his daughter in 2006 as a rookie lifeguard instead of candidates who scored higher in swimming or running tests. The commission determined that since the Beach Patrol's hiring is based not only on the candidates' qualification times but also on job interviews, the chief had the discretion to hire at will. The commission concluded "public safety was never compromised in any way." Chief of Operations Thomas Mullineaux said he is appealing the ruling Press of Atlantic City Media Group

66 From: Bauer, Eric Subject: FW: USLA Certification Complaint Date:June 18, :07:16 PM PDT Sent:Saturday, June 06, :42 AM To:Bauer, Eric Subject:Re: USLA Certification Complaint Eric in response to your e mail concerning Beach Services Ltd. compliance of policies on page three and the lifeguards not adhering to the swim requirements; First I have met all the conditions and requirements that we were supposed to before and since we became a certified agency. I have been told the language on page three was changed after Lacks Beach Service lost their certification. I can see where all this is going and I am not going to drag it out. I am 66 years old and have been a lifeguard since I was 14 and have operated this lifeguard service for 39 years with an excellent safety record, I can assure you and the USLA that safety is the most important aspect of this organization and I preach it daily. Mr. Bauer and members of the Certification Committee, effective immediately, Beach Services Ltd will resign or relinquish all affiliation with the USLA certification program. A letter with my intent to resign from the certification program will be forthcoming. I do believe that the USLA has a superior training program and we will continue to train to that standard as we have done for years even before we were certified. Bill Bigham Beach services Ltd.

67 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM STATUS rev:10/29/09) Total Lifeguard and ARRT Agencies: 115 Region 8 Pacific Island Lifeguard Agencies Approved: 111 ARRT Applications Approved: 2 8 Northwest Regular: Southwest Advanced: 49 2 Gulf Coast First Time Applications in Progress: 3 First Time Applications in Progress: 0 24 Southeast 23 South Atlantic Subtotal: 113 Subtotal: 2 18 Mid-Atlantic 1 New England 1 Great Lakes 115 First Next Certification Certification Certificate Lifeguard Agency Approved Status Expires Level Officer Region Sent Lack's Beach Service, Inc., SC 10/24/07 Nov-95 Revoked Nov-08 Brown, Duke South Atlantic Cape Canaveral, FL May-98 Lapsed May-06 McCrady, Jim Southeast 04/27/04 Hampton (City of - Buckroe Beach), VA May-00 Lapsed May-06 Foxwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 06/20/03 Norfolk, VA (City of) May-01 Lapsed May-07 Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 04/27/04 Citrus County Parks & Recreation, FL May-02 Lapsed McCrady, Jim Southeast Beach Services Limited,Surfside, SC. Nov-06 Revoked Nov-09 Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 03/13/07 Boynton Beach, FL Nov-03 Certified Nov-12 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 05/26/09 Coronado, CA (City of) Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Hidalgo, Rich Southwest 11/13/03 Coeur d'alene, ID (City of) Nov-98 Certified Nov-09 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 03/13/07 Del Mar Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Southwest 03/13/07 Expedition School, TX new Tyson, Kim Gulf Coast Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Northwest 03/13/07 Jacksonville, City of Nov-08 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/17/07 Kannalu Water Safety, HI New Goto,Ralph Pacific Island Newport News, VA Nov-99 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic Ocean Beach (Village of), NY Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07 Santa Barbara (City of), CA Nov-00 Certified Nov-09 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 03/13/07 South Walton Fire District Nov-06 Certified Nov-09 Regular Jim McCrady Southeast 03/13/07 Virginia Beach Department of EMS Nov-03 Certified Nov-09 Advanced Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 03/13/07 Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue (City of) May-07 Certified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07 Gulf Islands National Seashore, FL May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Wise, Gary Southeast 05/22/07 Hayden, ID May-04 Certified May-10 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/22/07 Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue (Town of), NC May-01 Certified May-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/22/07 Los Angeles County Parks Department, CA May-04 Certified May-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest Miami Dade Fire Ocean Rescue Nov-07 Certified May-10 Regular McCrady, Jimn Southeast 05/22/07 Nassau County Ocean Rescue, FL May-04 Certified May-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/22/07 North Myrtle Beach Nov-07 Ceritified May-10 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/22/07 Sonoma 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 11/13/07 Atlantic Beach Patrol Division, FL Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07 Brick, NJ Nov-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Shotwell, David Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07 California State Parks, CA Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07 Corolla Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 11/13/07 Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular Tracy Clint Southeast 11/13/07 Delaware State Parks, DE Nov-98 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Kizuikkiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 11/13/07 East Bay Regional Park Dist., CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular McCray, Jim Northwest 11/13/07 Hollywood, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07 Honolulu Ocean Safety (City & County of), HI Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Regular Bauer, Eric Pacific Island 11/13/07 Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 11/13/07 Lake Mission Viejo Patrol & Rescue Dept., CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07 Lantana Marine Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 11/13/07 Los Angeles County Lifeguard Operations Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/07 Martin County (Emergency Services), FL Nov-01 Certified Nov-10 Advanced McCrady, James Southeast 11/13/07 Newport Beach Fire Department, CA Nov-94 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, larry Southwest 11/13/07 Oceanside, CA Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 11/13/07 Okaloosa May-07 Certified Nov-10 Regular Wise, Gary Southeast 11/13/07 Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Nov-04 Certified Nov-10 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07 Santa Barbara (County of), CA Nov-10 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rick Gould Southwest 11/13/07 St. Johns County - Division of Beach Safety, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 11/13/07 Sarasota County Lifeguards, FL Nov-96 Certified Nov-10 Regular mcmanus, joe Southeast 11/13/07 Ventura County Harbor Department, CA May-01 Certified Nov-10 Regular Rohrer, Don Southwest 11/13/07 Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ May-95 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL Apr-08 Certified May-11 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 05/25/08 Fenwick Island Beach Patrol, DE May-05 Certified May-11 Regular Kiziukewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Rescue, FL May-05 Certified May-11 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 05/25/08 Kitty Hawk Ocean Rescue, NC May-02 Certified May-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/25/08 Laguna Beach, CA May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/25/08 MCCS Water Safety Kaneohe Marine Corps Base* Nov-99 Certified May-11 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 05/25/08 Neptune Beach Public Safety - Lifeguard Division, FL Nov-96 Certified May-11 Advanced Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 05/25/08 North Island Lifeguard Serv., San Diego, CA May-08 Certified May-11 Advanced Hidalgo, Richard Southwest 05/25/08 Ocean City Beach Patrol, NJ May-02 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 Ocean Grove, NJ May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Mogck, Buzz Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 San Clemente Marine Safety, CA May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/25/08 Sandpoint, ID (City of) May-99 Certified May-11 Regular McCormick, Dan Northwest 05/25/08 Sea Colony Beach Patrol, DE May-08 Certified May-11 Regular Harmon, Tim Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 Sea Girt Beach Patrol, NJ May-97 Certified May-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/25/08 Shore Beach Service (Hilton Head), SC May-95 Certified May-11 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/25/08 Solana Beach (City of) May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 05/25/08 1 of 2

68 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM STATUS rev:10/29/09) US Ocean Safety May-97 Certified May-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/25/08 Volusia County Beach Patrol, FL May-95 Certified May-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/25/08 ARCVLSC/Jax Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-02 Certified Nov-11 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 12/05/08 Boca Raton, FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 12/05/08 Camp Pendleton, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Giles, Larry Southwest 12/05/08 Cape Hatteras National Seashore Lifeguards, NC Nov-08 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 12/05/08 Cape May Beach Patrol, NJ Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Regular Kiziukiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 12/05/08 Destin Fire Control District, FL Nov-05 Certified Nov-11 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 12/05/08 Encinitas (City of), CA Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Bauer, Eric Southwest 12/05/08 Flagler Beach, City of Nov-08 Certified Nov-11 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 12/05/08 Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, Marine Safety, FL Nov-08 Certified Nov-11 Regular Petersohn, Scott South Atlantic 12/05/08 Morro Bay, City of Nov-08 Certified Nov-11 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 12/05/08 Nag's Head Ocean Rescue, NC Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 12/05/08 Palm Beach (Town of), FL Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast Port San Luis Harbor District (Avila Beach), CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-11 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 12/05/08 Rochester Hills, MI Nov-05 Certified Nov-11 Regular Gavin, Jerry Great Lakes 12/05/08 Santa Cruz, CA Fire Department Marine Rescue Division Nov-95 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Gould, Rick Southwest 12/05/08 Scarborugh Beach State Park, ME Nov-02 Certified Nov-11 Regular Shotwell, Dave New England 12/05/08 Seal Beach, CA Nov-99 Certified Nov-11 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 12/05/08 St. Lucie County, FL* Nov-95 Nov-08 Lapsed McCrady, Jim Southeast American Medical Response, OR May-01 Certified May-12 Advanced Dan McCormick Northwest 05/26/09 Bethany Beach Patrol, DL May-96 Certified May-12 Advanced Kiziukiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 05/26/09 Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Div, FL May-94 Certified May-12 Advanced McManus, Joe Southeast 05/26/09 Camp Surf (YMCA), San Diego May-98 Certified May-12 Regular Hidalgo, Richard Southwest 05/26/09 Cape May Point, NJ (Town of) May-98 Certified May-12 Regular Kiziukiewicz, Ed Mid-Atlantic 12/05/08 Carolina Beach Police Department May-06 Certified May-12 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 05/26/09 Charleston County Park & Recreation, SC May-96 Certified May-12 Regular Scott Petersohn South Atlantic 05/26/09 Clearwater Beach Patrol, FL (City of) May-98 Certified May-12 Regular McManus, Joe Southeast 05/26/09 Delray Beach Ocean Rescue, FL Nov-95 Certified May-12 Advanced Tracy, Clint Southeast 05/26/09 Dewey Beach Patrol May-99 Certified May-12 Regular Tim Harmon Mid-Atlantic 05/26/09 Galveston Beach Patrol, TX May-96 Certified May-12 Advanced Tyson, Kim Gulf Coast 05/26/09 Imperial Beach, CA (City of) May-98 Certified May-12 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/26/09 Indian River County Ocean Rescue, FL May-03 Certified May-12 Advanced McCrady, Jim Southeast 05/26/09 Hawaii (County of), HI* May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island Kauai Lifeguards (County of), HI May-98 Certified May-12 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 05/26/09 Maui (County of), HI* May-96 Certified May-09 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island Kure Beach (Town of)* May-06 Certified May-12 Regular Duke Brown South Atlantic 05/26/09 Long Beach Marine Safety Division, CA May-94 Certified May-12 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/26/09 Los Angeles City, Dept of Parks & Rec., CA* May-97 Certified May-09 Advanced Richardson, Bill Southwest Mauna Kea Beach Resort, HI May-96 Certified May-12 Regular Goto, Ralph Pacific Island 05/26/09 New Jersey (State Dept. Env. Protection) May-98 Certified May-12 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/26/09 Palm Beach County, FL May-96 Certified May-12 Regular McCrady, Jim Southeast 12/05/08 Pinellas County Park Department May-03 Certified May-12 Regular Tracy, Clint Southeast 05/26/09 Pismo Beach, CA May-95 Certified May-12 Regular Gould, Rick Southwest 05/26/09 Pompano Beach, FL* May-96 Certified May-09 Regular McManus, Joe Southeast Port Hueneme (City of) Beach Lifeguards May-06 Certified May-12 Regular Richardson, Bill Southwest 05/26/09 San Diego Lifeguard Service, CA* May-94 Certified May-09 Advanced Rich Hidalgo Southwest Santa Rosa Island Authority, FL* May-03 Certified May-09 Regular McManus, Joe Southeast Sea Bright (Borough of), NJ May-02 Certified May-12 Regular Shotwell, Dave Mid-Atlantic 05/26/09 Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, VA* May-98 Certified May-09 Regular Brown, Duke South Atlantic Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, NC May-03 Certified May-12 Advanced Brown, Duke South Atlantic 05/26/09 Rehoboth Beach Patrol, DE* May-08 Pending Harmon, Tim Mid-Atlantic Bellows Air Force Station, HI Nov-08 Pending New Ralph Goto Pacific Island San Francisco Fire Department, CA May-97 Certified May-09 ARRT McCormick, Dan Northwest Ventura City Fire Department, CA May-09 Certified May-12 ARRT Gould, Rick Southwest Berekely, City of Nov-08 Hold ARRT McCormick, Dan Northwest Central Fire Department - Santa Cruz, CA Nov-03 Lapsed Nov-06 ARRT Gould, Rick Southwest 11/13/03 Kauai (County of) Fire, HI Nov-97 Lapsed Nov-00 ARRT Goto, Ralph Southwest Maui (County of) Fire, HI ARRT Goto, Ralph Southwest * Six month grace period 2 of 2

69 Date: November, 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Competition Committee Activity Report Andy Braudy,Jay Butki, Tim Gallagher, Jim McCrady, Paul Pivec, Tony Pryor Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1 Ft Lauderdale Competition was very successful. 2 National Team competed in Japan at the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup in September. Jay Butki was the coach and he led the team to very impressive second place finish. Congratulations to the following members of the team. Jennifer Noonan, Kristen Purdy, Alison Riddle, Taylor Spivey, Emily Ward, Micah Carlson, Paul Mangen, Brian Murphy, Shane Scoggins and Garrett Thibodeau. 3 Ad-Hoc committee of Tim Gallagher, Kevin Sweat, Dr. Wernicki and Ed Zebrowski has held meetings and phone conferences to review the coaching applications received for the positions of Manager and Coach of the National Team and the future direction of the National Team. Discussions and research were done on Egypt, the host for 2010 World Championships. No formal decisions have been made as yet. Further discussions to take place at this meeting with recommendations hopefully to be submitted by meetings end. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. Ft Lauderdale review Championships Huntington Beach, CA Championships Cape May, NJ 4. Officials 5. Rules Review, beach flags, swimwear and other items World Championships to attend or not. 7. Vote on proposed rule changes Attachments 1. Proposed rule changes 2. Report on Sanyo Bussan (Jay Butki) 3. Report on International Competitions (Jay Butki) Page 1 of 1

70 United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts/Recognition, Awards, and Presentations Committee Activity Report Date: November 6, 2009 Committee Chair: Introduction Adrienne Groh The committee continues to work well as a team to bring recognition to lifesaving and honor those courageous individuals, and to recognize outstanding agencies for their dedicated service. I continue in nursing school with a completion date of December. I will then take the Board exams and hopefully begin a new carrier in nursing. Then I can get back to the work of the Association. I appreciate all those who have stepped up to fill the gap created by my absence. Thank you to all of you. Activities and Accomplishments (since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Received submission that will be discussed in committee. 2. Completed Certificate and Medal of Valor for Brad Stewart (may be presented at this meeting) Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (at this Meeting) 1. Submissions Medal of Valor - James Northelfer of California State Parks Medal of Valor - Timothy Fellars of California State Parks Medal of Valor - Nate Buck of California State Parks Heroic Act - Greg Wright (non-lifeguard) Heroic Act - Jesse Toby (non-open water lifeguard) National Lifesaving Award - Charleston 2. Discussion of possible general limitation on number of Medals of Valor approved at the USLA level per region per year. Page 1 of 1

71 Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Reenie Boyer Committee Members: NE No Participation United States Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguard Activity Report MA Denise Blair (Secretary), Tom Daly (Lead JG National Competition Official) GL Andrew Braudy NW David Robinson SA Jane Watson GC Penny Shull SE Jo Wagenhals SW Charlotte Graham, Jon Mitchell (Junior Jam Editor) PI Ralph Goto Introduction I would like to thank all of you for your continued support of our USLA affiliated Junior Lifeguard Programs. Remember the Junior Lifeguards of today are the key to our future success! I am very proud of our Junior Lifeguard Committees accomplishments and enthusiasm over the past two year term. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Junior Lifeguard USLA Membership. 2. Junior Lifeguard National Competition. 3. Junior Lifeguard Correspondence and Questions. 4. Junior Lifeguard Bumper Sticker Contest. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) Junior Lifeguard Bumper Sticker Contest entries and judging. 2. Junior Lifeguard Program USLA Membership Certificates issued National Competition Information. 4. National Competition eligibility. 5. Junior Jam Articles. 6. USLA Program Guidelines. 7. Round Table. Page 1 of 1

72 Date: Nov. 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Charlie Hartl Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Membership Activity Report GC/Peter Davis GL/Joe Pecoraro MA/Bart Mattaliano NE/Vacant NW/Nick Schriver 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 continuing development. All membership data is in the new program and we are continuing to update it and make changes to make it more user friendly. I would like to thank Charlotte Graham for the great work in helping with the development of the database. Charlotte, and I partook in many conference calls with the developer and have made progress. Rob Williams also joined in periodically. Again, due to availability of myself and Charlotte s schedule the work is continuing. 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 Regions that have requested are able to access their area of the new database. Each region should designate 1 or 2 persons with this responsibility. We will start with review access and then adding tasks(input actions) as needed. Regions wishing to have more responsibilities can be started now. 2. This year s kit included the following: personalized membership card, key fob, 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 (these are not final figures): Reg./Type LG LF AL VOTE COUNT AS PM SUBTOT JR TOTALS GL GC MA NA NE NW PI SA SE SW TOTALS LG = 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. Our membership has increase by over 900, with over 400 in Professional Members. I expect some more memberships as we have not received anything from some areas as of yet. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. New ideas and designs for next year s kit are solicited. 2. Prices will be available on a membership bag for next years kit. I will also have some prices on hats. Regions were to discuss the idea of sharing cost for this item, if a sponsor is not available.

73 United States Lifesaving Association PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE Date: November 5, 2009 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 Southeast; Adrienne Groh South Atlantic Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Beach Safety Week Challenge - The Public Education Committee held the second annual Beach Safety Week Challenge. Agencies were asked to submit a written description and pictures of any Beach Safety Week Program they hold. The top three winners were to receive awards. Charleston County Parks and Recreation and Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division, Honolulu Emergency Services Department will be receiving awards at the National Board of Directors Meeting in Williamsburg, VA. 2. USLA Coloring Books The Public Education Committee ordered 40,000 coloring books. Books were sold to agencies and regions for $0.25 per book. There are still coloring books available. 3. USLA Public Education Brochure The committee has been working on revising and updating the USLA brochure. The final product will be a tri-fold brochure. The final product will be posted on usla.org. 4. USLA Safety Tips The committee has reviewed the current safety tips and will consolidate and present an updated list of safety tips. The updated safety tips will be posted on usla.org. Page 1 of 1

74 Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Rob Williams Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Ways & Means Committee Activity Report Peter Davis (Gulf Coast/Secretary), Bob Moore (Southwest), Cathy VonWald (Pacific Northwest), Jerry Gavin (Great Lakes), Bart Mattaliano (Mid Atlantic), Gary Wise (Southeast), Mickey Hutto (South Atlantic), Ralph Goto (Pacific Islands) Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Bank of America Affinity Card Bank of America cancelled our association with the Affinity Card. We did not have enough members and debt in the program for them to make money Budget - The 2009 budget looks good. We are well above expectations in many areas. Please see the budget notes below for details. Please see the Treasurer s Report for details. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. Review Current Balance Sheet (Attached on Treasurer Report) 2. Review January 1, 2009 Present Budget (Attached on Treasurer Report) 3. Accept and act on financial requests from committee chairs present at the committee meeting. 4. Create 2010 Fiscal Year Budget. Attachments Draft Budget (Changes Below from 2009 Budget) 1.1. Income Increase ALM Revenue by $500 - $5,500 per Issue Eliminate Awards & Presentation Income Increase Certification Fees by $ Decrease Competition Income by $2,000 (Nationals Event Fee) Decrease Donations by $2, Decrease Interest by $1, Increase Membership Dues by $2,500 (Based on 4,500 Adults; 8,500 Juniors) Decrease Royalties by $1,550 (Affinity Card) 1.2. Expenses Decrease ALM by $10, Decrease Competition by $10, Decrease Educational DVD by $ Eliminate Marketing Agent Commissions - $2, Increase Regions % of Member Dues by $2,500 (Relative to Member Dues) Page 1 of 2

75 DRAFT United States Lifesaving Association Profit & Loss Budget Overview January through December 2010 Jan - Dec 10 Income ALM Revenue 16, Certification Fees 10, Competition Income 38, Donations 3, Interest 1, Membership Dues 170, Royalties 3, Sponsorship 16, Total Income 259, Expense American Lifeguard Magazine 49, Awards & Special Presentations 1, Certification Administration 4, Competition 34, Database 3, Educational DVD Insurance & Bonds 8, International Relations 5, Junior Lifeguards 1, Mailings Membership Kits 56, Miscellaneous 1, Office Expenses 1, Presidential Discretionary Fund 2, Professional Fees 3, Public Education 10, Public Relations Regions % of Member Dues 34, Telephone/Internet USLA Travel and Meetings 11, Website 7, Total Expense 233, Income Over Expenses 25, Page 2 of 2 DRAFT

76 Date: Fall 2009 Committee Chair: Michael S. Bartlett Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association American Lifeguard Magazine Activity Report Charlie Hartl, Mike Beuerlein, Joe McManus, Phil Rogers, Andrew Healey, Jo Wagenhals, Peter Hartsock, Peter Davis, Jon Mitchell Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The Spring 2009 Issue was completed and mailed out in early June, and the Summer Issue was mailed out this week about 45 days behind schedule (seasonal delay due to incomplete new mailing lists). Extra copies for both issues will be available by special request only ( since Mr. Beuerlein s travel bags were full). Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this meeting due to family care issues with my father who recently fractured his hip. Mr. Beuerlein will be able to conduct business on my behalf as well as present my report, relay any ALM articles or photos to me, and conduct a meeting if necessary (no pending issues at this time). Bill Richardson will continue as the official meeting photographer for the ALM but I will continue to accept any other photos if submitted to me (I m not sure if Bill figured out how to save his digital files with his new camera). Thank you for all those who contributed for the past few issues. 2. In the interest of keeping the ALM factual and providing better regional editorial oversight of articles that are specific to those regions, the ALM editorial staff has been greatly expanded to include all Regional Presidents (noted on the ALM Staff Page 3 as the ALM Executive Team). The purpose is to empower the Regional Presidents with some editorial control over issues affecting their regions as well as check for accuracy. I the ALM as a Rough Draft to the ALM Team with a 5-day deadline to make changes prior to printing. This has created a little delay in production, but so far the process has been good and the shared input with recommended changes has been excellent. 3. The $100 cover shot incentive for the Spring 2009 Issue was awarded to Amy Krier, Huntington Beach, CA, and the Summer Issue was awarded to Brent Jacobsen, Newport Beach, CA. 4. All the expenses for the last issue were not yet available as of this writing but here are some highlights from the Spring Issue. With the recent printing cost reductions combined with our nonprofit mailing status, our per issue cost came in again at record lows of $0.491 per issue! Total gross ad revenue was $5955 nearly covering our printing costs. Despite the slumping economy, the advertising jumped for the Summer Issue to $7275 and appears to remain strong. Please see the attached ALM Budget for details. 5. The Winter Issue deadline for content is Nov. 15. Printing and mailing deadline is Jan The ALM Budget for 2009/10 is included as a separate attachment and is based on 12,500 issues. If our membership totals change, the printing and mailing costs will change respectively. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. No pending issues at this time. Page 1 of 1

77 ALM Projected Per Issue Budget (Printing & Mailing Costs) EXPENSES Per Issue Printing 12,500 issues (20 COLOR pages + 16 B&W) $ 7, $0.602 each Alternations to proof (scanning/design) $ $0.30 per magazine (est. per zip code) $ 3, Mailing Services (printing addresses) $ 1, Cover Shot Incentive $ RoadRunner High Speed ISP (Mike Bartlett) $ Graphics & Design (Jennifer Velasquez $30 x 30 hrs.) $ 1, $ 13, ALM Annual Budget Allocation ($60,000) $ 41, issues per year REVENUE w/o ads Advertising (estimated target) $ 5, $ 5, $ 16, Est. Annual Income TOTAL PROJECTED COST PER ISSUE $8, $0.673 each $ 25, Annual Projection Actual Per Issue Cost EXPENSES Spring 09 Summer 09 Winter 10 Printing 12,500 issues (20 Color + 16 B&W) $ 7, $ 7, Alterations to proof $ - $ - $0.295 per magazine $ 2, not avail. Mailing Services $ $ Office (cover shot, stamps, misc. items) $ $ Graphics & Design ($30/hr.) $ not avail. Ad Commissions $ not avail. TOTAL EXPENSES $ 12, REVENUE (advertising) $ 5, $ 7, TOTAL ACTUAL (minus revenue) $ 6, $0.491 each 1-Ad commissions for Editor vary from 0-30% (contract origination) 2-Ad revenue shows maximum billing total (may vary depending on billing cycle & ability to collect payment) 3-Printing totals have dropped due to membership decrease (Summer 08 issue was at 13,500) 4-Dramatic decrease in printing costs due to deflationary competitive bidding/renegotiation and paper size reduction 5-If there are any discrepanies, please refer to the USLA Treasurer's Report for exact numbers to date

78 United States Lifesaving Association National Curriculum Accreditation Program Activity Report Date: November 1s t, 2009 Committee Chair: Kim W. Tyson Committee Members: Mr. Robert Ogoreuc- Mr. Julian Duke Brown Mr. Joe McManus Mr. Daniel McCormick Mr. Nick Lerma Mr. Peter Davis Mr. Joe Pecoraro Mr. Ralph Goto Mid-Atlantic Region South Atlantic Region Southeast Region Northwest Region Southwest Region Gulf Coast Region Great Lakes Region Pacific Islands Region Introduction The committee would like to thank Julian Duke Brown, Robert Ogoreuc, Peter Davis, for their continue efforts on this educational program. We have had several phone conferences on project in the past 6 months and are completing final edits. Final Draft will be forwarded to President for review and approval by March 21st, Activities and Accomplishments (Since Board of Directors in April 2009) 1.The Lesson plan project of 26 lessons ( one for each 26 chapters of the USLA manual) have been reviewed by Chair and graduate research intern. ( Lesson Plans were made availalbe at the April Board of Directors meeting for review, data files will be sent to all representative by Dec. 10 th Please see Kim Tyson to review.) This materials will be reviewed in next 90 days to complete regional review. 2. Test bank-questions have been updated by Mr. Julian Duke Brown of South Atlantic and are ready for review by committee for final review- Test bank will be forwarded by Dec. 10 th for review. 3. Power Point Project has been developed by Mr. Peter Davis & Ms. Gretchen Tyson of Gulf Coast, have been reviewed and updated with photos and graphics- Power points will be sent out ot committee for review and update by Jan. 15 th Data base project Data base of 4,000 colleges and universities has been completed by Ms. Allannah Thomas and is available. This project was developed by Mr. Carl Martinez. 5. Committee members have conducted individual teleconferences with Chair to tentatively plan final review of educational materials produced to date of the project. Plans are also being discussed for a working meeting at Spring 2010 to finalize all educational components and present final educational products and package to President by Spring 2010 Board of Directors Meeting. 6. All committee members will be contacted by and teleconference by Dec. 10th and Teleconference is being set up for with all committee members to discuss final review and components of educational project. Monthly Phones Conferences will be scheduled for Jan, Feb. and March based on representatives availability schedules. 7. Mr. Dave Foxwell has also volunteered to review materials and will be involved in review process. Mr. Foxwell will have materials to him by Dec. 10 th 2009 along with other representatives. 8. Review of several National Lifeguard Curriculum within United States Lifeguard Training Programs and International Lifesaving Programs as resources and research for this project.

79 Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1.Representation and input from all regions of USLA is continuing. The committee has made contact with representatives from across USLA regions. Input from across the USA is recommended and encouraged. 2. USLA Educational DVD's recommended as support resources for educational program. Nick Lerma and Peter Davis's recommendations and input is requested for these educational resources to be blended with current Lesson plans and test questions. 3. The completed educational program and package Lesson Plans, PowerPoint, test questions, Data base and support materials will be published and available for distribution and national roll out to the USLA Regions and agencies will be made available by Spring USLA Board Meeting Funding for teleconferences and travel for final working meeting will need to be discussed and approved by the President and Board of Directors at Spring 2010 meeting. One Full day of working meetings are suggested at a central location in the US. Groups have meet in Chicago and Austin in the past for educational writing projects. 4. Present final educational program, powerpoints and package to President and Board of Directors for review, recommendations and approval prior to national roll out of materials and resources at Spring Meeting Board Meeting Materials once approved can be released through USLA to continue to support the training and education of current and future Lifeguards across the United States. (Signed) Kim W. Tyson Chairman National Curriculum Accreditation Program

80 Date: October 11, 2009 United States Lifesaving Association Original Founders Committee. Activity Report Officer: Dave Shotwell, Chair Committee Members: Dave Shotwell (Mid-Atlantic), Tom Daly (Mid-Atlantic), Jerry Gavin (Great Lakes), Andy Healey (Mid-Atlantic), Jim McCray (Northwest), Bob Moore (Southwest), and Bill Richardson (Southwest) Introduction: This is the first Activity Report for the Original Founders Committee as it was authorized by the Board of Directors at the Spring 2009 meeting in Pacific Grove. The purpose of this committee is to keep active, using the older members, the history of the organization. Other veteran members present are welcome to participate. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) The committee will meet to develop formats for expanded information on life members, past presidents and board members so that newer members better understand the depth of the work done by those who worked to create what we now know as the USLA and to realize the geographical diversity of the leadership across the years. Listing of cities of past Board of Directors Meetings; continued contact with past Life Members and Presidents; recognition of Cathy VonWald as first female Regional President; and "fun facts" at each meeting concerning the history of USLA are other projects for the future. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration None

81 Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Tom Gill Committee Members: TBA Introduction/Comments United States Lifesaving Association Public Information / Media Relations Activity Report I enjoy the opportunity to speak to media outlets form around the country and occasionally around the world. Recently I was contacted through by the Japanese Lifesaving Federation. They were looking for a copy of our logo and our membership numbers for small section they have highlighting foreign lifesaving associations in their magazine. I immediately complied with the request and they promised to send me a copy of the magazine when published. This may be an item we should start putting in our magazine to highlight the work done around the world. Congratulations to Dr. Wernicki for his collaborative work with the Red Cross and YMCA. While the true benefit of this work is the creation of national standards, its potential for national media attention is equally exciting Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Handled multiple media requests, passed some along to other members and handled some personally. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. President Brewster asked me to investigate potential avenues to submit national press releases once or twice per year. I will present an initial report on my findings. Page 1 of 1

82 United States Lifesaving Association Sign Standards Committee Activity Report Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Ralph S. Goto Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association has retained an Intellectual Property/Copyright attorney in Honolulu to update the HLA s copyrights of the Beach Signage Symbols and HLA logo. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Please see attachment. Page 1 of 2

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84 United States Lifesaving Association Website Activity Report Date: Nov. 5, 2009 Committee Chair: Charlie Hartl Committee Members: Everyone welcome Introduction Co-Chair: Rob Williams Rob has been working on bringing new technologies to the site. Rob was given full access to the website to update and change html if necessary. I was also given the ability to post documents and change content using the Contact Management System. The committee will continue working with each committee and supporting them by helping deliver the important information they wished disseminated. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Continued with changes to many areas of the site. 2. Continued maintenance of the bulletin board. 3. Continued support of each committee. Issues for Discussion and/or Resolution (At This Meeting) 1. The usla.org web site is in need of updating. Rob has been looking into the re-design of the website. Received a quote from our current host (906 Inc.) to redesign and update the site. President Brewster would like to look into other options, more detailed options, to better serve the USLA as a non-profit. We will discuss this further at the Fall Meeting for a direction this winter.

85 Date: November 5, 2009 Committee Chair: B. Chris Brewster Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Executive Committee Committee Action Report B. Chris Brewster President Rob Williams Treasurer Nikki Bowie Secretary Tim Gallagher Advisor Chris Graham Executive Delegate Peter Davis Liaison Dr. Peter Wernicki Medical Advisor Chip More Legal Advisor David Robinson Northwest Region Representative Tom Gill President South Atlantic Region Joe Pecoraro President Great Lakes Region Joe McManus President Southeast Region Rob McGowan President Southwest Region Ed Zebrowski President Mid-Atlantic Region Tony Pryor President Gulf Coast Region 1. Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) 1.1. Budget Mr. Williams expanded on his presentation to the Board of Directors stating that the projected income over expenses for 2009 will be approximately $75, American Lifeguard Mr. Brewster reported on the ongoing issue with the company named American Lifeguard Association that trains lifeguards and is often confused for the USLA. Our attorneys have sent a cease and desist letter with the company responding with some rebuttals. There is no resolution at this time Nationals 2009 Mr. Zebrowski provided an update on the 2009 National Championships hosted by Ft. Lauderdale. The income to USLA was approximately $20, Nationals 2010 Discussions are ongoing with Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association as relates to the host agreement. Mr. Zebrowski is working with Mr. Gus Avila to craft an agreement, which will then be brought to the Executive Committee for approval Nationals 2011 Mr. Brewster reported that Cape May, NJ is interested in hosting the 2011 National Championships pending signing a host agreement and that he had spoken with Captain Buzz Mogck regarding this Nonprofit Status All of the Regions, with the exception of the Mid-Atlantic Region, are independently incorporated under the 501 (c) 3 charitable nonprofit status. Our attorneys and the Legal Advisor are working with the President of the Mid-Atlantic Region to address the Mid-Atlantic incorporation issue, so that all Regions are recognized as charitable nonprofits Bank of America Bank of America has terminated the USLA Affinity Card program, under which the USLA receives a percentage of charges made cards held by USLA members. Mr. McGowan asked if charges made to the Bank of America Affinity Card would still be credited to the USLA. Mr. Williams reported that the USLA would receive no further royalties from the Bank of America and is in the process of researching another affinity card for the USLA. Page 1 of 3

86 2. Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval) 2.1. Finis The Finis contract expired in July Mr. Zebrowski inquired if the company would be willing to extend the contract another year and they agreed. Shall the Executive Committee recommend to the Board of Directors that the Finis Agreement be continued for an additional year? Motion from Mr. Zebrowski, 2 nd by Mr. McManus. MPU Mr. Williams reported that he received several checks from Jay Butki given to him by Mr. Scott Hubbell earmarked for the National Team. Discussion was held on whether this item needed a motion to accept the funds as presented. The consensus was that since the amount was minimal, around $100, that there did not need to be a motion Corporate Membership Shall the Executive Committee approve the application for Corporate Membership developed by Dickstein Shapiro? Motion by Mr. McManus, 2 nd by Mr. Williams. Mr. Brewster stated that the only issue he has with this is that a corporation may want to be a member and we may deem them as undesirable to be a Corporate Member. Mr. Brewster intends that when we receive an application, he will forward a notice to the Executive Committee and ask for any concerns. There would be no need to vote on each application, but an opportunity to voice concerns about the company. MPU 2.4. Event Bulletin Board Shall the use of the Event Bulletin Board on be restricted to the USLA, Regions, Chapters, and currently certified agencies? Motion by Mr. Pecoraro, 2 nd by Mr. McGowan. Discussion: The website currently lists the following entities as able to post: the USLA, Regions, Chapters and affiliated agencies. There is no definition of an affiliated agency and this would merely replace the word affiliated with certified. Mr. Zebrowski expressed concern that agencies that are affiliated with a certified chapter, but not certified themselves, would not be able to post on the website. Mr. More suggested changing the wording as such that an in order to post an event, an agency must be within the sphere of influence of an active USLA chapter and that the chapter has to approve the post. The earlier motion was withdrawn. A new motion was made by Mr. Gallagher, 2 nd by Mr. Pecoraro that use of the Even Bulletin Board on be restricted to the USLA, Regions, Chapters, and lifeguard agencies within the sphere of influence of an active USLA chapter, subject to approval of the chapter. MPU 2.5. Isaac Sports Group Proposal Mr. Zebrowski presented a background on the ISG and the proposal to provide marketing and communication services to the USLA in order to promote and increase public awareness of the USLA and its programs, promote and market the USLA National Championships, increase member benefits and generate increased revenue through sponsorships, advertising and fundraising. Discussion: Mr. Gill stated that we have never had anyone at this level, with the contacts he has and this is a step that we have to try. Mr. Gallagher agreed and that, for the amount we are paying over two years it appears that we are getting a bargain. Mr. Williams questioned what happens if the economy does not do well next year? Is there a way to encumber more of the payment into the 2009 budget when we know that we have the money? Also, is there a guarantee that we will receive money as opposed to in-kind product and will we have to deal with earmarking? Mr. McGowan expressed concern that there was not time to discuss this proposal with his region prior to the meeting. Mr. More produced a list of questions raised by the Executive Committee to be discussed with ISG: non-assignment clause; rights of hosts of the National Games to raise funds; a sunset clause on marketing commission; oversight and prior review; sole source/exclusivity; standard contract elements; earmarking avoidance and regular status reports. Shall the Executive Committee recommend to the Board of Directors that it approve a contract with the Isaac Sports Group? Motion by Mr. Zebrowski, 2 nd by Mr. Gill. Mr. Williams questioned whether there was a background check on what the company has done for its other clients and other contractual issues. There was a motion to table until New Business by Mr. McGowan, 2 nd by Mr. Graham. The motion to table failed with 2 in favor, 9 opposed and 1 abstention. The motion was amended to state Shall the Executive Committee recommend to the Board of Directors that it approve a contract with the Isaac Sports Group subject to the Page 2 of 3

87 review and approval of the Legal Advisor in accordance with the issues raised at the Executive Committee? Motion passed with 9 in favor and 3 opposed. 3. Workshop Items 3.1. Host Agreements Mr. Zebrowski discussed host agreements. Specifically, what do we do when the host does not hold up their end of the agreement? This is a topic that will be handled by the new competition subcommittee Child ID Program Mr. Davis received a proposal regarding a program that allows parents to ID their children in their own homes and the information does not go into a database, but stays in their home. The proposal was from the FBI and the AFCA for the USLA to enter into a partnership. The group is asking for the USLA endorsement and the use of our logo. Mr. Davis made a motion stating Shall the Board of Directors pursue a formal relationship with the AFCA/FBI National Child ID program subject to review and approval of the Legal Advisor? Mr. McManus was the 2 nd. MPU USOC Affiliation Mr. Brewster and Mr. More have been in discussions with the USOC Director for National Governing Body Development and his legal advisor about the USOC rules and previously expressed USLA concerns. Mr. Brewster believes that there are areas in which they are willing to work with us to a certain degree but they can only go so far, from their perspective without compromising their longstanding minimum standards. Mr. More reported that the USOC would not accept the idea of adding to the size of our existing Board to satisfy their requirements. We were left with two options that Mr. More highlighted. Option one (this option has been previously been submitted to the Board): change the Board and in effect the Competition Committee, to have 20% athlete participation. In this case, athletes from each Region would select a proportion of their regional board representatives to ensure the 20% requirement. There also needs to be 20% voting representation on the Competition Committee. Option two: Change the voting makeup of the Executive Committee to have 20% athlete representatives. In this case we would suggest that the Executive Delegate on the Executive Board become an athlete representative and then to add three additional athlete representatives to the Executive Committee. We would recommend no more than one athlete representative per region to ensure balance and to ensure broad representation. The highest vote-getter would be the athlete representative on the Executive Board. This person and the next highest vote-getter would be voting members on the Competition Committee. The other two would be non-voting members on the Competition Committee. The term athlete has yet to have been defined. Mr. Pecoraro stated that the USLA is a lifesaving organization and questioned why we would let the USOC tell us how to run our organization and turn us into an athletic organization. Dr. Wernicki asked who elects the athlete representatives and it would have to be by the athletes themselves. Mr. Brewster took a straw poll as to whether he should continue to pursue this issue and if so, which option. First question by Mr. Brewster Would you like to see us proceed to work up one or both of the options? Six would like us to continue to proceed. Three people were against. Second question posed by Mr. Brewster Which option should we proceed with? The second option to change the makeup of the Executive Committee was the proposal selected. 4. Adjournment Page 3 of 3

88 United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts/Recognition, Awards, and Presentations Committee Action Report Date November 8, 2009 Committee Chair: Ms. Adrienne Groh, Presented by Mr. Richardson Committee Members: Southwest Bill Richardson (Acting Chair), Mid-Atlantic Andy Healey, South Atlantic Ralph Wagner, Great Lakes - Jerry Gavin, Gulf Coast - Peter Davis, Southeast -Gerry Falconer, Pacific Northwest no rep, Pacific Islands no rep Other attendees: Mike Beuerlein, Joe McManus, Glen Kuehner, Eric Stewart, Michael Bradley, Jose Pena, Scott Simpson and Chad Motz On behalf of Adrienne, 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 that shed light on our profession. 1. Submissions 1.1. Medal of Valor James Northelfer, California State Parks Approved 1.2. Medal of Valor Timothy Fellars, California State Parks Approved 1.3. Medal of Valor Nate Buck, California State Parks Approved 1.4. Heroic Act Greg Wright (non-lifeguard) Approved 1.5. Jesse Tobey Heroic Act (non-lifeguard) Approved 1.6. Jose Gonzalez Heroic Act (non-lifeguard) Approved 1.7. Michael McBride Heroic Act (former-lifeguard) Approved 1.8. Richards Losenback Meritorious Act (non-lifeguard) Approved 1.9. Luis Friere Meritorious Act (non-lifeguard) Approved Charleston Co. Lifeguards National Lifesaving Award Approved Joseph Spatz Heroic Act (non-lifeguard) Approved Dr. Steven Nicholas Heroic Act (non-lifeguard) Approved Galveston Island Beach Patrol National Lifesaving Award Approved 2. Action Items 1. Increase of Committee Budget to up to $2,000 a. 2. Recommendation to change the classification Heroic Act to include Lifeguards and move it into the second rated recognition category. Motion: Moved by Mr. Healy to rewrite the Policy & Procedure for Heroic Acts to reflect adding Lifeguard for recognition as a Heroic Act and to move it to the second category of recognition b. Meritorious Action awards would be moved to the third category. Second: Mr. Falconer Discussion: Excellent discussion on the merits of providing a mechanism to recognize the activities of lifeguards and non-lifeguards. This provides us with the platform to emphasize what it is that we do. Action: MPU a Item submitted to Ways & Means b Copy of proposed change is attached Page 1 of 18

89 Proposed change to the following Policy and Procedure change: Number: III-F Adopted: 03/29/09 Authority: BOARD RESOLUTION SUBJECT: HEROIC ACTS CRITERIA AND APPROVAL PROCEDURE D. RECOGNITION CATEGORIES 1. Lifeguard Medal of Valor a. Created to give due recognition to an individual or group of lifeguards for performing a heroic act, who voluntarily risked their life, to an extraordinary degree, in saving, or attempting to save another person, or who sacrificed themselves for the benefit of others. b. Restricted to acts in which no primary family relationship exists. c. Heroic acts must be reported within one year of the date they occurred. Usually, only those acts performed in open water within the confines of the USLA s membership base will be considered for the award. d. This award will be presented as the USLA Medal of Valor with attached ribbon, a framed certificate citing the heroic action and the official USLA approved uniform ribbon. 2. Heroic Acts a. Created to give due recognition to a lifeguard(s) or non-lifeguard(s) that has performed an open water rescue in an extraordinary manner. b. This award will be presented as a framed certificate citing the account of the heroic action. 3. Meritorious Act Award a. Created to give due recognition to the person or persons, lifeguard or non-lifeguard, member or non-member, who have performed any act of lifesaving which did not place the individual in jeopardy, but which brings credit to lifesaving or resulted in the saving of a life. b. This award will be presented in a framed letter citing the act. 4. Award of Merit a. Created to give due recognition to those persons (USLA members or non-members) who have contributed substantially to USLA. b. This award will be presented as a framed certificate citing their service. 5. National Lifesaving Award a. Created to give due recognition to a lifeguard agency or group for exemplary actions involving multiple rescuers responding to a rescue or rescues in extremely difficult, dangerous and/or hazardous conditions. b. This award will be presented as a framed certificate citing their service. 6. Letter of Commendation a. Created to give due recognition to a non-lifeguard who voluntarily risked their life to an extraordinary degree in assisting a lifeguard in an open water rescue. b. This award will be a framed letter, citing the heroic action. Page 2 of 18

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