UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

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1 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center 1420 Stout Street Denver, Colorado November 3-5, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 Board of Directors & Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting I. Call to Order (Mr. Davis) A. Pledge of Allegiance (Mr. Williams) B. Moment of Silence for the Departed Southeast Region Marine Safety Officer Ryan Ferguson from the City of Hollywood, Florida; Southwest Region Alex Peabody; Mid-Atlantic Region Jimmy May from the City of Long Branch. All were remembered as well as a moment of silence held for others who lost their lives since we last met. C. Opening Ceremony Mr. Jerry Gavin and Mr. Ralph Goto presided over a ceremony of mixing of the sands to represent unity for the organization and working together. Each region president was asked to come forward and add sand from their region. Page 1 of 11

2 II. Roll Call of Delegates (Ms. Bowie) DELEGATE VOTES BASED ON MEMBERSHIP (AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2016) Member/Director Ratio Director Directors Directors Directors Directors Directors 801-and over 7 Directors MEMBERS VOTES PRESENT PROXY TOTAL JUNIORS GREAT LAKES JOE PECORARO JERRY GAVIN GULF COAST MICHAEL JOHNSON MID-ATLANTIC ED ZEBROWSKI CHARLIE HARTL DAVE FOXWELL NEW ENGLAND NORTHWEST BERT WHITAKER PACIFIC ISLANDS KALANI VIERRA SOUTH ATLANTIC TOM GILL RALPH WAGNER MIKE WAGNER SOUTHEAST GERRY FALCONER JIM MCCRADY JO WAGENHALS SOUTHWEST MIKE BEUERLEIN BILL HUMPHREYS KAI BOND TONY PRYOR KARA HARRISON BUZZ MOGCK TOM PERRY DENISE BLAIR ED ZEBROWSKI III BOB BERTRAND KYLE MAXWELL KEVIN ALLEN ADRIENNE GROH DUKE BROWN CHAD MOTZ LINDSEY GERKINS ALAN HOLT MARK SWANSON SCOTT HANSON ROB MCGOWAN MIKE SILVESTRI ROB WILLIAMS GUS AVILA SUB TOTALS NATIONAL (AT LARGE) 1 TOTALS 4463 Additional Attendees: Members of the Executive Board: President Peter Davis, Vice President Rob Williams, Secretary Nikki Bowie, Treasurer Michael Bradley, Executive Delegate Ed Zebrowski III, Liaison B. Chris Brewster, Advisor Ralph Goto, Medical Advisor Peter Wernicki, MD. Executive Director Kay Smiley Great Lakes Region: Stephe McCormick, Adam Abajian Mid-Atlantic Region: Carl Martinez, Andy Healy, Ed Kiziuewicz Northwest Region: Nick Schriver, Dave Robinson, Dan McCormick, Cathy VonWald, Rachel Melick, Jim McCray, Russell Mortensen South Atlantic Region: Monty Reed, Rob Edgerton, Stephen Fernandez Southeast Region: Karissa Ickes, Dave Greenwood Southwest Region: Randy Eickhoff, Jay Butki, Joe Bailey, Kevin Snow, Jim Turner, Skip Prosser, Charlotte Graham, Chris Graham, Renae Jackson III. Approval of Agenda - Motion to approve by Ms. Ickes. MPU IV. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes from the USLA Board of Directors meeting in Gettysburg, PA, April 28-30, 2016 by Ms. Blair. MPU. Mr. Falconer asked that future minutes reflect how regions vote when the vote is not unanimous so the membership can see how their regions are voting including in committees. Page 2 of 11

3 V. Memorialization - of Executive Committee Actions since previous meeting. A. Shall the Executive Committee approve a five year contract extension with Da Fin, subject to review and approval of the updated agreement by our legal experts? MPU VI. Officers Activity Reports It was requested, in accordance with normal practice, that verbal reports to be limited to approximately two minutes, highlighting the key points in written reports previously submitted to the Secretary and published. A. President - (Mr. Peter Davis) Mr. Davis In addition to his written report, Mr. Davis reported the following: This meeting will serve to face challenges including Life Membership issue, achieving gender equality in competition, stretching ourselves to better serve our membership and taking a fresh look at how we currently handle meetings and the educational conference; will also recognize the mandate to integrate the strategic plan into our committee work; continue to discover new ways to employ social media to more effectively aid us in our cause and will consider some very interesting opportunities in education and competition. We are currently addressing many issues that relate to our core values of mutual respect, gender equity, professionalism, inclusiveness, openness and transparency of governance. Opinions and ideas are always welcome and are heard. The strategic plan seems to be going very well including restructuring of committees. There are two pieces to the Life Member issue the process of applications and the professionalism. The Membership Committee will address these issues and come back with recommendations. [2016_02_04_USLABOD_PresidentActivity.PDF] B. Vice President (Mr. Rob Williams) Mr. Williams reported that he was appointed to serve on the California Public Safety Medal of Valor committee representing USLA. Congratulations to Mike Beuerlein who retired after thirty-four years of service for the City of Huntington Beach. Discussions held on how non-fatal drownings are reported in our statistics and the Medical Committee will look at. Proposal from the California Marine Safety Chiefs for national standards similar to the NFPA and to be able to enhance the current USLA standards. [2016_02_05_USLABOD_VicePresidentActivity.PDF] C. Secretary - (Ms. Nikki Bowie) Ms. Bowie asked that her report stand as submitted. [2016_02_06_USLABOD_SecretaryActivity.PDF] D. Treasurer - (Mr. Michael Bradley) Mr. Bradley thanked Mr. Williams for his help on learning the job of treasurer the past year. The 2015 tax return and audit were completed. The finances for American Lifeguard Magazine are doing very well thanks to Mr. Brewster s attention to getting the costs down. Revenue from the certification cards is more than double what was budgeted. Membership dues from different regions are still coming in. [2016_02_07_USLABOD_TreasurerActivity.PDF] E. Executive Delegate - (Mr. Ed Zebrowski III) Mr. Zebrowski asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_08_USLABOD_ExecutiveDelegateActivity.PDF] F. Advisor - (Mr. Ralph Goto) - Mr. Goto asked that his report stand as submitted. In addition, he recognized Kay Smiley for her hard work, particularly with the Certification Committee. He also introduced Chief Kevin Allen who is the operations chief for the City and County of Honolulu. [2016_02_09_USLABOD_AdvisorActivity.PDF] G. Liaison Officer - (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) Mr. Brewster highlighted his written report: he worked with Mr. Gill on some media relations including a letter to the editor of the New York Times on diversity in lifeguarding, assisted NPR with some fact checking and did an interview on NPR Marketplace regarding a dispute between a lifeguard and his employer. Mr. Brewster continues as the moderator for Water Safety USA and was to give a presentation at the Public Education Committee meeting. [2016_02_10_USLABOD_LiaisonActivity.PDF] H. Medical Advisor - (Dr. Peter Wernicki) - Dr. Wernicki reported that in addition to his written report, the Medical Committee was to meet and discuss several topics including a sports medicine lifeguard injury study and how USLA classifies statistics on drownings. He also mentioned that the World Conference on Drowning Prevention will take place October 2017 in Vancouver and that USLA should consider holding the Fall Board of Directors meeting in conjunction with this. [2016_02_11_USLABOD_MedicalAdvisorActivity.PDF] I. Legal Advisor - (Mr. Chip More) Mr. More was unable to attend and his report will stand as submitted. [2016_02_12_USLABOD_LegalAdvisorActivity.PDF] Page 3 of 11

4 VII. Regional Council Activity Reports A. Great Lakes - (Mr. Joe Pecoraro) Mr. Pecoraro asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_25_USLABOD_GreatLakesActivity.PDF] B. Gulf Coast - (Mr. Tony Pryor) Mr. Pryor asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_26_USLABOD_GulfCoastActivity.pdf] C. Mid-Atlantic (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_22_USLABOD_MidAtlanticActivity.PDF] D. New England (Mr. Bob Bertrand) Mr. Bertrand asked that his report stand as submitted and reported that information on the Spring meeting would be available soon on the USLA website. [2016_02_21_USLABOD_NewEnglandActivity.PDF] E. Northwest - (Mr. Bert Whitaker) Mr. Whitaker asked that his report stand as submitted and thanked the organizing committee for the meeting.[2016_02_27_uslabod_northwestactivity.pdf] F. Pacific Islands (Mr. Kalani Vierra) Mr. Vierra reported that the bargaining unit negotiated a 16% pay increase for all lifeguards in Hawaii and an additional $3.50 an hour differential pay for jet ski operators. The City and County of Honolulu are proposing resolution to extend the mobile rescue coverage to operate from dawn to dusk. State annual drowning prevention and ocean safety conference was held on Maui in August followed by the Junior Lifeguard championships which were won by the Island of Oahu taking the title from Kauai for the first time in twelve years. Kauai and Oahu partnered to take twenty eight Junior Guards to the National Championships in Hermosa Beach. Maui County Ocean Safety is under the fire department effective July 1 st. Kauai Ocean Safety is now moving to electronic log keeping with IPads and IPhones in partnership with the Hawaii Beach Safety website. A learn to swim initiative will begin in Hawaii to support the Water Safety USA message. [2016_02_29_USLABOD_PacificIslandsActivity.PDF] G. South Atlantic (Mr. Tom Gill) Mr. Gill thanked Charleston for hosting the regional competition and meeting in July. There are issues ongoing in Myrtle Beach which Mr. Gill and Mr. Brown are working on. In addition, many agencies are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. The combined chapters in the Outer Banks are addressing unguarded areas where there have been ten drownings this year. [2016_02_23_USLABOD_SouthAtlanticActivity.PDF] H. Southeast (Mr. Gerry Falconer) Mr. Falconer highlighted his written report: Puerto Rico and Cuba are looking very interesting for the future. The region is putting together a task force to go to Cuba to analyze how they can best assist with bringing professional lifesaving to the island but are still dealing with some political issues. Thanks to Mr. Davis and to expand on his statements members need to put aside differences and approach Life Membership issues professionally. Also, all regions should have inclusion and all voices should be heard. [2016_02_24_USLABOD_SoutheastActivity.PDF] I. Southwest - (Mr. Mike Beuerlein) Mr. Beuerlein stated that in California the Southwest Region has thirty chapters that correspond with lifeguard agencies, but there are still areas that don t have established lifeguard agencies. The region continues to work with the cities of Oxnard, Carlsbad, and also Capitola who are all trying to establish lifeguard services. The following is a quote from Mr. Beuerlein concerning the loss of Alex Peabody California lifeguards lost a dear friend in Alex Peabody on May 22, 2016 at the age of 55 after a long battle with ALS. His dedication, vision and passion for the profession of open water lifesaving was contagious. Alex was involved in virtually every aspect of lifeguarding from towers and patrol unit to embracing his duties as a peace officer to serving on the Southwest Region Executive Board of Directors and the USLA Board of Directors; to his commitment as a lifesaving activist to rescue boat operations and service as a training officer; to his final contribution as Chief Administrator for the California State Parks Lifeguard Service. No one was more dedicated to the profession of lifesaving than Alex Peabody. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Mr. Beuerlein introduced members of the California Marine Safety Chiefs Association who were in attendance: Kevin Snow, Laguna Beach; Joe Bailey, Seal Beach; Jim Turner, Lake Mission Viejo; Chris Graham, City of Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguards. The Southwest Region supports the idea of the USLA producing training modules and possibly certifications in specific lifesaving components. These modules will serve as a template and provide standardization in our profession and ultimately save more lives. If the program is established, it is important to note that the training and/or corresponding certifications would be available but not required for agencies. The concept also helps us achieve the strategic plan goal of stimulating more agency involvement. [2016_02_28_USLABOD_SouthwestActivity.PDF] Page 4 of 11

5 VIII. Executive Director (Ms. Kay Smiley) Ms. Smiley had a presentation on the 2016 membership survey versus the previous surveys. The presentation is included in the activity report. She continues to focus on support, service and development including recruiting new vendors for the meetings and going after more grants. [2016_02_15_USLABOD_ExecutiveDirectorActivity.PDF] IX. Fund Raising and Sponsorship Oversight (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_14_USLABOD_SponsorshipActivity.PDF] X. Magazine Publication (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) Mr. Brewster stated that his goals for the magazine are to have it out on time, high quality appearance and content and the ads paid. He acknowledged Ms. Smiley for collecting 100% of the fees for the ads. Over the last year or so, the average cost of the magazine has gone down by $7300 per year or about 40%. Cost per member per year is about $1.95. To submit articles or photos go to [2016_02_47_USLABOD_ALMActivity.PDF] XI. Public Information Officer (Mr. Tom Gill) Mr. Gill asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_46_USLABOD_PublicInfomrationActivity.PDF] XII. Textbook (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) Mr. Brewster gave an in depth update on the status of the new textbook. There are lesson plans and Power Point slides which will be available for any instructor and will go right through all of the information in the chapters. There is also a test bank and skill sheets. The new book will be in color and photos were updated by Kyle Maxwell who compiled photos from agencies around the country. Some of the appendices will be taken out of the book and will be available on the USLA website. The publisher s goal is to have the textbook available by March 1, In addition, he thanked the members of the committee: Bob Ogoruk, Duke Brown, Kara Harrison, Kyle Maxwell, Adam Abajian, Jim McCrady, and Bill Humphreys. [2016_02_58_USLABOD_TextbookActivity.PDF] XIII. Committee Chair Activity Reports A. Standing Committees i. Bylaws (Mr. Ed Zebrowski III) Mr. Zebrowski asked that his report stand as submitted. ii. Certification (Mr. Tony Pryor) In addition to his written report Mr. Pryor mentioned that after the Spring Board of Directors meeting, certification officers were supposed to go back to their regions and ask what types of certifications their regions would be interested in. There was not much response initially, and Mr. Pryor asked regions revisit this topic and give feedback. He also thanked Ms. Smiley for her work in getting the agency application and recertification online. [2016_02_37_USLABOD_CertificationActivity.PDF] iii. Heroic Acts- Recognition, Awards and Presentations - (Ms. Adrienne Groh) Ms. Groh presented the National Award for Readiness and Incident Response to San Clemente Marine Safety to Mr. Bill Humphreys who was representing the agency. The Town of Hempstead was presented the Joe Pecoraro National Award for Distinguished Safety Services by Ms. Groh and Mr. Pecoraro. [2016_02_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsActivity.PDF] iv. Junior Guards - (Mr. David Robinson) Mr. Robinson asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardActivity.PDF] v. Lifesaving Sport (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) Mr. Zebrowski asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_34_USLABOD_LifesavingSportActivity.PDF] vi. Membership (Ms. Charlotte Graham) Ms. Graham asked that her report stand as submitted. [2016_02_33_USLABOD_MembershipActivity.PDF] vii. Public Education (Ms. Denise Blair) Ms. Blair asked that her report stand as submitted. [2016_02_32_USLABOD_PublicEdActivity.PDF] viii. Ways and Means - (Mr. Michael Bradley) Mr. Bradley reported that there was a small issue with the payment server in July and thanked Ms. Ickes for her help in the aftermath. [2016_02_38_USLABOD_WaysAndMeansActivity.PDF] B. Working Group Committees i. Heritage - (Mr. Jerry Gavin) Mr. Gavin asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_54_USLABOD_HeritageActivity.PDF] Page 5 of 11

6 ii. Information and Technology - (Ms. Karissa Ickes) In addition to her written report Ms. Ickes reported that the committee has expanded to also include the scoring system and statistics. On the topic of statistics, Mr. Gould believes that the current system we use for collecting statistics is antiquated and it is time to look at a new system. Mr. Gould would also like to be able for agencies to enter their information in real time and it would upload into the national database in addition to a private area that individual agencies could have immediate access to the data. [2016_02_48_USLABOD_InformationTechnologyActivity.PDF] iii. Professional Development - (Ms. Stephe McCormick) Ms. McCormick asked that her report stand as submitted. [2016_02_57_USLABOD_ProfessionalDevelopmentActivity.PDF] C. Project Groups i. Agency Relations/Policy- (Mr. Rob Williams) Mr. Williams and Mr. Humphreys have been working on trying to get more recruitment in more agencies and looking at policies. At this meeting they are looking for ideas for uniform policies throughout the country that agencies would be interested in. ii. Social Media (Mr. Tom Gill) Mr. Gill asked that his report stand as submitted. [2016_02_60_USLABOD_SocialMediaActivity.PDF] XIV. Appointment of Vice Chairs for Lifesaving Sport Committee. All proposed vice chairs were unanimously approved. A. National Team Coordinator Mr. Tom Gill B. History and Records Mr. Jay Butki C. Social Media Ms. Ickes D. International Affairs and Officials Mr. Ed Zebrowski III XV. 30 minute training session for all committee chairs and co-chairs. XVI. Board of Directors Meeting adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 Friday, November 4, USLA Educational Conference 9:00 a.m. 9:50 a.m. Research: Delaware Surf Zone Study Jack Puleo, University of Delaware 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Prevention: Russian River Patrol Program David Robinson and Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Regional Parks 10:55 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Public Education: Vamos A Aprender Program Nick Schriver, East Bay Regional Park District 11:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Technology: Drones and Lifeguarding Chief Joe Bailey, City of Seal Beach Marine Safety and Lifeguards 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Conference Lunch Cripple Creek #1 Saturday, November 5, 2016 USLA Board of Directors & Committees Call to Order - Mr. Peter Davis XVII. Committee Action Reports (Motions and voting limited to Officers and Regional Delegates) A. Standing Committees i. Executive Committee - (Mr. Peter Davis) 1. National Lifeguard Championships- Still working to finalize the finances from Discussion was held on 2017 and beyond will be held in Daytona Beach (Volusia County) again and Mr. Zebrowski has been in negotiations with Volusia County for a long term deal up to ten years with the option to go to other areas if they are able to host. Page 6 of 11

7 2. Fall Meeting 2017 The committee heard a proposal from Dr. Wernicki to move the Fall USLA Board of Directors meeting to coincide with the World Conference on Drowning in Vancouver Canada in October. The dates would be either October 13 th and 14 th or 20 th and 21 st and use the World Conference on Drowning as our Educational Conference on the 17 th 19 th. A project group consisting of the Vice President, Advisor, Medical Advisor and Executive Director was put together to explore the possibility after Mr. Davis held a straw poll of the Board of Directors. The group will report back to the Executive Committee at the beginning of December so the Southeast Region has time to plan to host in November if it is determined that the proposal would not be feasible. 3. Meeting Restructure Proposal Mr. Williams presented an idea to restructure the current meeting structure. He will work with the chairperson of the Professional Development Committee and present their proposal at the Spring Meeting. [2016_02_13_USLABOD_ExecutiveCommitteeAction.PDF] ii. Bylaws (Mr. Ed Zebrowski III) 1. Bylaw proposal to be read under New Business. 2. The Bylaws Committee proposes that a new Policies and Procedures Section III-M-ILS Appointments be added to state When the USLA receives notice of volunteer opportunities on ILS commissions or committees, the information will be shared with the Executive Committee whose members can disseminate the information as appropriate. MPU iii. Certification - (Mr. Tony Pryor) 1. Mr. Pryor read the list of agencies for approval. MPU. The list is included in his written report. 2. The committee voted to put the topic of Open Water Event Certification on hold. The regions voting to put on hold were the Great Lakes, South Atlantic, Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands and New England. The Southwest, Southeast and Gulf Coast Regions voted against. 3. The proposal to have different levels of certification was voted down by all regions except the South Atlantic. The New England Region abstained. 4. The committee voted to create a project group to investigate the potential of expanding certification and training with specific courses. The group with have a representative from each region with Kai Bond and Jim McCrady leading the group. 5. Take back to each region the idea of increasing the cost of agency certification. Come back with a specific recommended amount.[2016_02_37_uslabod_certificationaction.pdf] iv. Heroic Acts Recognition, Awards and Presentations - (Ms. Adrienne Groh) 1. Ms. Groh read a mission statement that the committee formalized for the Policies and Procedures for the agency National Awards Program To recognize agencies who exceed in training, safety standards, community leadership, and corroboration with other multidisciplinary agencies to promote education, beach and open water safety, and the USLA. 2. The committee discussed ways to further recognition for award recipients including posting them in ALM and recognizing them on social media. 3. The committee also encourages agencies to submit applications for the agency awards. 4. Ms. Groh read the list of proposals for awards. MPU. The list is included in her written report. [2016_02_35_USLABOD_HeroicActsAction.PDF] v. Junior Guards - (Mr. David Robinson) 1. The committee is looking at creating a mission and vision statement. 2. Mr. Michael Johnson gave a presentation on social media and the committee is looking at a waiver for using photos of junior guards. 3. Mr. Kalani Vierra gave a report on the National Lifeguard Championships and the committee recommended to the Lifesaving Sport Committee that the following events be added: 90 meter run, 4 person rescue race and a board race. 4. There is a Junior Lifeguard library on the USLA website with waivers, curriculums and manuals from different agencies. 5. At the Spring meeting the Lifesaving Sport Committee suggested that an increase in JG Page 7 of 11

8 membership fees could be used for U19 team travel fund. The Membership Committee suggested a different approach to increase U19 travel funding and suggested a possible increase in JG membership that would go back to the general fund. The Membership Committee suggested that the JG Committee review this at this meeting and return in Spring to vote on the increase. Each region is urged to discuss and bring back recommendations. 6. There were four applications for the Junior Lifeguard of the Year. The committee voted on Laura Taylor from the Northwest Region and East Bay Regional Parks. [2016_02_36_USLABOD_JuniorGuardAction.PDF] vi. Lifesaving Sport (Mr. Ed Zebrowski) 1. Mr. Randy Eickhoff gave a report to the committee on the National Team s participation in Rescue 2016 as did Mr. Gus Avila on the U19 Team. Both reports are attached to Mr. Zebrowski s written activity report and he thanked all the coaches for their hard work. 2. International competition Sanyo Bussan will be held June 26 th and 27 th. Rescue 2018 will be held in November 2018 in Adelaide Australia. International Surf Rescue is in New Zealand November 30 th December 2 nd, National Lifeguard Championships will be held in Daytona Beach at the same hotel as in Details can be found on the USLA website. Mr. Butki advised the committee that Seal Beach or Santa Cruz may be interested in hosting in 2018 or The rule change proposal to rescind the current rule that states If a new event is proposed, it must include an event it is replacing did not pass 5 votes no (Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, Northwest, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast) to 3 votes yes (Southeast, Southwest, Pacific Islands). 5. Rule change proposal to change the name of the adult and U19 run-swim-run to the Ironguard which will be a run-swim-paddle. MPU 6. Rule change proposal to add a surfski leg in the Ironman in U19 to mirror the adult rules as well as changing the U19 rescue race from a 2 person event to a 4 person event. MPU 7. Rule proposal to add a Surfboat leg to the American Ironwoman event passed unanimously. 8. The committee heard a motion to allocate $3 of registration fees from the Junior Guard Nationals to help fund the U19 Team. MPU in committee. Motion failed on the floor. The Ways and Means Committee will revisit in the Spring with the possibility of raising the registration fee for Junior Guards by $3 to cover the cost. vii. Membership - (Ms. Charlotte Graham) 1. The committee discussed the proposed Junior Guard increase in membership dues and will wait on further input from the Junior Guard Committee membership kit items were discussed. 3. The committee discussed how they can incorporate the Water Safety USA message into the committee goals. The annual Water Safety USA message will be printed on the membership kit envelopes. May also be able to incorporate into bumper stickers. 4. Mr. Ralph Wagner will continue to work on streamlining the bulk renewal templates as well as continuing to eliminate duplicate records in the database, 5. Ms. Ickes will work on developing a central portal for bulk membership submissions. 6. Mr. Zebrowski will develop a high-gloss 8x14 poster style flyer to promote membership and its benefits and then send it out to agencies. 7. Each region should have a specific regional representative to handle all bulk memberships. 8. The committee was asked to look at the current Life Member process and come up with suggestions as well as a revised Life Member application. They reviewed 3 applications and selected a comprised version with some edits to language. The committee also had a discussion on the various procedures and recommended the following changes to the Policies and Procedures as well as the adoption of the new application: Life Membership Policy III D, Procedure C - 3 changed to: An application form and all pertinent written justification for the application shall be submitted confidentially to the USLA Secretary no less than 7 days prior to a Board of Director s meeting. MPU; Life Membership Policy III D, Procedure C - 6 first sentence changed to: A Nominee may receive no more than one vote in opposition Page 8 of 11

9 to confirm each Life Membership application. Motion passed with 1 opposed (Mr. Pryor). The adoption of the new application form passed unanimously and is attached with the written report. 9. The Southwest Region again proposed 3 different possible revisions to the Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 3-B Member/Director Ratio. The proposals are listed in the written report and none of them passed in committee. [2016_02_33_USLABOD_MembershipAction.PDF] viii. Public Education (Ms. Denise Blair) 1. Mr. Brewster gave the committee an informative presentation on Water Safety USA. Water Safety USA will produce one water safety tip every year for 4 years. The tips are announced in May and run through the next May. 2. The Beach Safety Challenge had 5 submissions for 2016 which is the most ever and the presentations will occur at the Spring meeting. 3. The goal of the Educational Conference subcommittee is to try to assist the meeting hosts in finding presenters for the educational conference. One suggestion was to do a live feed of the educational conference. Mr. Davis explained the roles of the different committees in regards to the meetings. Certification committee is responsible for pre meeting trainings. Pub Ed covers the educational conference. Professional Development offers ideas and assistance. 4. There is an FTP site with our public education videos. People are able to download the videos at a high resolution. The site is wetransfer.com. Sign in: usla.wetransfer.com and the password is lifesaving. 5. The committee made a motion to change Policy and Procedure VI A National Beach Safety Week A to state The USLA annually sponsors a National Beach Safety Week to start the first Sunday in June and end on the following Sunday Monday before Memorial Day and end on Memorial Day. MPU [2016_02_32_USLABOD_PublicEducation.PDF] ix. Ways and Means - (Mr. Michael Bradley) 1. The committee made a motion that any shortfall for the 2016 year is covered by reserves to balance the budget at the end of the year. MPU 2. Motion from the committee to turn down the donation from the USLF in the amount of $ MPU 3. Motion from the committee that USLA pay registration fees for any standing committee chairs not covered by their region or agency. This will be a line item in the affected committee. MPU 4. Motion from the committee that any shortfall in the 2016 budget be covered by reserves. Motion passed with Mr. Williams and Mr. Bertrand opposing. 5. Motion from the committee that the USLA delay accepting AHSI fees until the end of March to hopefully reach a threshold where our referral fee increases from 10% to 15%. MPU 6. Motion from the committee that on January 1, 2017 the treasurer will move money from USLA reserves to the Fidelity account to total balance $225,000 and invest 25% each quarter in accordance to the USLA investment policy. MPU 7. Mr. Bradley highlighted the proposed 2017 which is included in his attached report. Motion from Ms. Wagenhals to accept the proposed budget. MPU [2016_02_38_USLABOD_WaysAndMeansActivity.PDF] B. Working Group Committees (Motions and voting limited to Officers and Regional Delegates) i. Heritage (Mr. Jerry Gavin) 1. Mr. Gavin reported that the committee has over 32 interviews done with another 22 planned. 2. The committee discussed using Heritage interviews in the USLA History video being completed by the Public Education Committee. 3. The committee will continue to work on the minute video compilation. Mr. Davis suggested Bob Ball of TXmedia in Houston. [2016_02_54_USLABOD_HeritageAction.PDF] Page 9 of 11

10 ii. Medical (Dr. Peter Wernicki) 1. The Medical Committee was informed of the Occupational/Injury/Sports Medicine study conducted by Rene Jackson with the CSLA. The committee offered suggestions and modifications and are looking forward to a presentation of the results at a future USLA education conference. 2. The committee had an extensive discussion on how to modify the USLA and local statistics by including drownings in addition to rescues and fatal drownings (which the USLA still incorrectly refer to as drownings ) The USLA statistics and website will need to be modified. The Medical Committee was tasked with helping to define the description of drowning for practical purposes of lifeguard agencies. [2016_02_55_USLABOD_MedicalAction.PDF] iii. Professional Development (Ms. Stephe McCormick) 1. The purpose of the committee is to increase the participation of young professionals in USLA programs and services including attendance at national meetings. The role of the committee is to work with other committees to provide suggestions on how to implement ideas that should increase participation at these meetings. 2. With Lifesaving Sport there is an opportunity to reach out to competitors at the national championships. Possible creation of a promotional video that could be shown on a continuous loop at registration and also an informational tent. Another suggestion was to have a precompetition training sessions. 3. With Certification Committee there is also work being done on specific modules for lifesaving specialty areas. In addition, the idea of having a pre-meeting certification training where CEUs could be earned is being fleshed out. 4. Public Education Committee topics - The committee discussed the proposal by Mr. Williams to adjust the national meeting schedule to feature a longer and more robust educational conference in the fall, and a business meeting only in the spring and supported the idea in theory. The committee also unanimously supports the proposal by the Medical Officer to hold USLA Fall 2017 meeting in conjunction with the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Vancouver. 5. As a way to ensure that national meetings are welcoming to new members and first-time BOD meeting attendees, the committee members discussed establishing themselves as a welcome committee that would do the following: identify new attendees in advance; send a welcome from a committee member mentor from outside attendee s own region; make personal contact at registration; hold a reception for all new attendees to meet one another and other mentors, perhaps to include a meet-and-greet orientation with region delegates and national officers; make introductions for the first-time attendee throughout the duration of the meeting; engage in post-meeting follow-up. [2016_02_57_USLABOD_ProfessionalDevelopmentAction.PDF] iv. Information and Technology - (Ms. Karissa Ickes) 1. Motion to appoint Mr. Skip Prosser as the Vice Chair with Mr. Gill for the Social Media subcommittee. MPU 2. The group discussion focused on statistics. Mr. Prosser reported that Mr. Gould is looking for a better way to collect statistics and the committee will be working on this for the next 6 months. 3. Mr. Prosser also discussed the scoring system for nationals and working with the organizing committee for C. Project Groups i. Agency Relations/Policy Project Group (Mr. Rob Williams) No report. ii. Social Media Project Group (Mr. Tom Gill) 1. The Social Media Project group will now be a subcommittee of the Information and Technology working group. 2. The committee discussed the need for a media plan for nationals in 2017 and are working with Mr. Holt. Page 10 of 11

11 XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. 3. Discussed increasing our activity on Facebook and Twitter as well as Snapchat. 4. Went live on Facebook Live during the Education Conference and it was our most watched and shared event to date. 5. The committee also recommended use of Hootsuite since it ties in all major social media avenues. The site allows 5 administrators and the committee proposed Tom Gill, Skip Prosser, Karissa Ickes, Denise Blair and Chris Brewster as administrators of the Hootsuite account. MPU [2016_02_60_USLABOD_SocialMediaAction.PDF] iii. Textbook Project Group (Mr. B. Chris Brewster) The committee did not meet. Old Business (Motions and voting limited to Officers and Regional Delegates) A. Bylaw change proposal from the Bylaws Committee at the request of the Executive Committee for a revision to the USLA Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 4-E (1) The term of office for the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Delegate and Liaison Officer shall be for two years with no limit on the number of terms effective January 15 th following the elections. MPU New Business (Motions and voting limited to Officers and Regional Delegates) A. Proposed Bylaw change for the Spring meeting from the Bylaws Committee, addition to Bylaw XVII, Section I, Proposed Amendments No defeated proposal which has been brought before the Board of Directors or a standing committee thereof may be brought back before the body at the following meeting without a majority vote of the Board of Directors. B. A straw poll was held on which dates were preferred for the Fall Board of Directors meeting if the meeting is moved to October to coincide with the World Conference on Drowning. October 20 th and 21 st were preferred. C. Mr. Alex Peabody was posthumously recognized with the Life Member Award. D. Mr. Mike Beuerlein was recognized with the Life Member Award. Future Meetings A Spring: New England, April 27-29, Brewster Massachusetts. Meeting information can be found at B Fall: TBD Privilege of the Chair Mr. Davis commented on how well the meeting went and how open everyone was to new ideas and new ways to operate. Committees are making incredible strides and the USLA is at a turning point. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn by Mr. Foxwell. Page 11 of 11

12 United States Lifesaving Association President Activity Report Date: 4/27/16 Officer: Peter Davis Introduction Many thanks to the Northwest Region for putting this meeting together. Also, special recognition to all of our friends from the East Coast for making it here. I know many of you are working to put your lives and communities back together, and it shows your level of commitment to USLA that you are here with us. At this meeting we will face challenges in ethically honoring our shining stars, achieving gender equity in competition, and stretching ourselves to better serve our membership. We will also take a fresh look at how we handle both our meetings and our educational conference to see if the model that has served for 50 years continues to serve our developing needs. Further, we will recognize the membership s mandate to integrate our strategic plan into our work. We continue to discover new ways of employing social media to more effectively aid us in our cause. And we will consider some very interesting possibilities in training, education, and competition. I know we will do all of this in a way that demonstrates mutual respect for all each of our individual members, chapters, regions, and leaders. We will move forward in a spirit of cooperation that shows a commitment to working together constructively towards our shared goals. We are currently addressing numerous issues at the board and committee levels that directly relate to our core values of mutual respect, professionalism, gender equity, inclusiveness, openness and transparency of governance. I feel confident that by putting aside our personal differences and focusing our energies on the greater good, as opposed to individual or regional desires, we'll keep our focus on what's best for our members, agencies, chapters, and most importantly, the millions of people who visit our beaches. As your president my job is to serve you all by leading to the best of my ability. A significant aspect of leadership is listening and I want to reiterate that your opinions and ideas are always welcome and that they are heard. We are a democracy and strive for collaborative decision making, so you may or may not get your way, but I can guarantee that you will be heard and your ideas will be given thoughtful consideration. Let s reset the clock on long standing differences and turn our attention to ethically and constructively building a better USLA that can more effectively serve the public good. Let's approach this meeting in the spirit of our mixing of the sands ceremony- with open minds and hearts, ready to collaborate on our shared mission and shared interests. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Strategic Plan - Worked, alongside Executive Director Kay Smiley and Advisor Ralph Goto, with various committees to assist with their roles in implementing and working towards goals that relate to the strategic plan. Overall, we are progressing very well on our two year targeted areas of our strategic plan. Kudos to all the work that's been done in committee that move us towards our goals! 2. Life Member The Life Membership is the highest honor USLA bestows. The Executive Committee directed the Membership Committee to formalize and sort through the processes surrounding Life Membership applications at the last meeting. In addition to streamlining the process so it is more consistent and transparent, USLA leaders are encouraged to promote the sanctity of the process Page 1 of 4

13 and the idea that this is an area that should remain free of politics or personal and regional agendas. Life membership is intended to be a celebration of what is best in all of us, and USLA leadership at all levels is strongly encouraged to support this concept. 3. Committee Appointments - Worked with Mr. Zebrowski II to appoint Vice Chairs for the Competition Committee. The Competition Committee is the last committee to appoint Vice Chairs and create formalized sub-committees. This completes implementation of the recommendation that came from the Professional Development Committee (also a strategic goal) to restructure committees and increase involvement in our committees, particularly newer members. 4. Nationals Attended the National Championships in Hermosa Beach, which appeared to be very successful and ran smoothly thanks to an enormous amount of effort from the hosts, officials, and volunteers. Many thanks to everyone involved in working through the numerous hurdles, and special recognition to Mr. Zebrowski, Mr. Butki, Ms. Graham, Mr. Brewster, USLA Legal Advisors, for their efforts. 5. International Lifesaving Federation Committee Appointment - Mr. Zebrowski III applied for an appointment to be on the competition committee of the International Lifesaving Federation. As USLA President, I endorsed his application and was pleased that he received the appointment from the ILS. Congratulations to Ed and many thanks for his willingness to take on this additional and demanding task. Subsequent to this appointment, I received several inquiries as to what the process was for the appointment. Some of the inquiries expressed a desire for a more formal process within USLA with regard to ILS committee applications. Although ILS actually makes these appointments and they are not controlled by USLA, we don't have a formal way of notifying our members when the appoints come up each 4 years. In order to ensure that these processes are consistent, transparent, and fair, I sent some suggestions to the Bylaws Committee for how we can handle the dissemination of information regarding ILS committee appointments in the future. They will bring a recommendation for a policy related to this topic back to the board. 6. National Weather Service Sea Grant USLA Collaboration - Mr. Brewster and Mr. Davis have continued to attend to this relationship, which has endured for nearly a decade. This included conference calls, review of videos, etc. The next meeting is scheduled for December in Silver Springs Maryland. They will participate in a review of current rip current research and attend a subsequent meeting intended to review the material produced by the Break the Grip of the Rip campaign in light of current research and comments. 7. California Governor s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor - The next deadline for 2016 submissions is April, Application procedures will be released by the California Department of Justice which typically happens in February each year. Southwest and Northwest Presidents will make sure all California agencies are aware of this and the Information/Technology Chair will individual California members of USLA. 8. Water Safety USA In 2014, the USLA, the American Red Cross and the YMCA of the USA proposed a national collaboration of water safety and drowning prevention organizations. That brought about the founding of Water Safety USA, a group comprised of 13 respected government and non-government organizations. Mr. Brewster presently acts as moderator of the group, handling leadership duties.. Mr. Davis and Mr. Brewster attended an in-person meeting of the group October 22nd and 23rd in Nashville. Mr. Brewster led a presentation on Water Safety USA at a conference of the World Aquatic Health Conference along with representatives from 5 member groups. Mr. Davis presented on behalf of USLA. This effort has been a major success, placing drowning prevention at the forefront and causing valuable collaboration among all of the members. The members include: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Park Service, National Safe Boating Council, National Swimming Pool Foundation, Safe Kids Worldwide, U.S. Coast Guard, the USLA, the USA Swimming Foundation and the YMCA of the USA. 9. Executive Director Contract and Oversight- Handled oversight and liaison with the EC. This includes reviewing and responding to biweekly updates on the huge amount of work being Page 2 of 4

14 accomplished by the ED. Worked with Mr. Goto, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Brewster and the Executive Committee to tailor a system of oversight for the myriad of responsibilities that Ms. Smiley has. Sent out periodic updates to the Executive Committee related to work accomplishments. Per the November action of the Board, the contract was updated, reviewed by Chip, and signed. It is in effect until December 31 st, E-Blast Newsletters - Worked with Ms. Ickes and Mr. Brewster to create these newsletters. 11. Legal- Worked with our attorneys and others on various legal issues involving USLA. The more time intensive ones are as follows: South Myrtle Beach- Worked with Legal Advisor More, Liaison Officer Brewster, Regional President Gill, and Certification Officer Brown on some logo issues and a letter to the city manager and council. [Attachment 1] New Jersey- Worked with Chip More, Chris Brewster, Ed Zebrowski II, Tim Gallagher, Kay Smiley, Eddie Kiziukiewicz, and Tony Pryor on issues surrounding certification in New Jersey. 12. National Teams - Worked with Mr. Zebrowski II and team management to assist them in their activities and to attempt to resolve some conflicts which arose. Also worked with Mr. Zebrowski II on a process for soliciting interest for coaches and team managers for the next two year cycle. This has taken quite a bit of time and I d like to commend Mr. Zebrowski for his patience and perseverance to try and keep things moving along. Would also like to commend our coaches and managers for their passion, hard work, and commitment. The Netherlands was a big success for both our national team and our U19 team thanks to these efforts. 13. Income and Sponsorship- I continue to be impressed with Mr. Zebrowski II's work ethic and savvy in handling of our sponsor agreements. Due to his tireless commitment and leadership, the USLA coffers are better off than they've been in the past with paid entities doing the same work Sponsor Relations C4Waterman Wenonah Canoe, Inc.: [Davis/Zebrowski] The C4 Waterman contract was signed in March 2012 and ended March 15, We renegotiated the contract and it has now been extended until March 15, Total income to date has been $26,750. The Brand agreement form shows we should receive $7000 in 2016 (quarterly payments of $1750). So far this year we have received $ We are still waiting on the June and September checks Ingram [Davis/Zebrowski] This contract was first signed in 2009 and has been extended to Income from Ingram since the original contract was signed in 2009 has totaled $35,000. ($5,000 in 2015). $5000 was due on 2/1/16. We received it on 4/28/ Eyeking [Davis/Zebrowski] The most current Eyeking contract extends from January 1, 2014 and extends to December 31, Total income has been in accordance with the contract. Income from Eyeking since the original contract was signed in 2008 has totaled $29, ($15, in royalties and $14,000 in sponsorship fees). In 2015 royalties are $3, Sponsorship was $4,000. So far this year we have received $4500 in Sponsorship and $3, in royalties. Hobie has agreed to extend the contract for one year. We simply need to forward them a renewal. The reason for one year is that Eyeking's deal with Hobie expires next year. We could wait on a multi-year deal but other opportunities may arise from Eyeking or other companies Da Fin [Davis/Zebrowski] The most current Da Fin contract extends from September 1, 2011 and extends until August 31, Contract was renegotiated and extended. Total income has been in accordance with the contract. Income from Da Fin since the original contract was signed in 2006 has totaled approximately $36,000, not including ALM ads. ($4,000 in 2015). We received $4,000 in sponsorship on September 9, Page 3 of 4

15 VF Sportswear, Inc. (Nautica) [Zebrowski] The USLA extended its contract with VF Sportswear to cover the 2015 National Lifeguard Championships. Gross income from VF Sportswear since our first contract has been $118,000. ($43,000 in 2015). Our contract is over. 2015) Popularity Products [Davis, Zebrowski] A contract with this company was signed in August 2014 and continues through December 31, If a specified income benchmark is met, the contract can be extended in the discretion of Popularity Products through December 31, 2020, or the parties may extend the contract based on mutual agreement. The company has created an official USLA shop on their website. Though not required to do so, they advertised in the magazine for fall 2015, winter 2016, and summer They paid in advance; receiving the 10% discount for $1,350. We have not yet received payment this year Royalties ASHI [Smiley] A contract with ASHI was approved in September 2014; the contract is now in force. Lifeguard agencies wishing to avail themselves of the favorable rates for first aid and CPR certification courses can find details on the USLA website. Royalties received up to this point total $1,127. The current sales from USLA agencies are $11, (if we take a payment now we will get a 10% referral fee of $1,127), If we wait until March 1, 2017, and the sale increase over 20K we will move up to a 15% referral fee (on 20K we would receive $3,000). Ways and Means will recommend a strategy Combined Federal Campaign Donations received in 2016: $ The CFC application for the coming year was accepted by the CFC. [Attachment 2] Amazon.com [Bradley] Amazon provides a percent of sales when people click over to Amazon from our website to buy items. Total income for 2015 was: $ Current total for 2016 is $ Pearson [Brewster] We receive royalties for our textbook sales. The total received from inception of our contract has been $28,347.35, with $ in [Attachment 3] DVD Sales (via Uniserv) [Bradley] We have received $9, in overall in sales proceeds since sales began, with $1, in Our cost for DVDs has totaled $6, We have over 800 titles of each DVD in stock. So far in 2016 we have received $ Uniserv Guard Gear [Bradley] Catalog sales of clothing and related items via the Uniserv site resulted in $ in income in We have not yet received payment this year. Uniserv Guard Gear clothing sales for 2016 are $ Office Depot - A contact was signed in March 23, USLA receives a 1.5% donation on total sales from Office Depot/Office Max. The contract was signed in March 23, We received $70.98 in So far in 2016 we have received $ Attachments 1. South Myrtle Beach letter 2. Combined Federal Campaign approval letter 3. Pearson financial statement Page 4 of 4

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17 United States Lifesaving Association PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California Tel: 866-FOR-USLA ( ) Peter Davis President Rob Williams Vice-President Nikki Bowie Secretary Michael Bradley Treasurer Ed Zebrowski III Executive Delegate B. Chris Brewster Liaison Officer Ralph Goto Advisor Dr. Peter Wernicki Medical Advisor John Chip More Legal Advisor September 30, 2016 Honorable John T. Rhodes, Mayor Honorable City Council Members Myrtle Beach City Council P. O. Box 7411 Myrtle Beach, SC RE: BEACH LIFEGUARD STANDARDS The United States Lifesaving Association is America's nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. The USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means. Based on s, media reports, and preliminary investigations of recent drowning cases, the USLA has identified the Myrtle Beach system combining lifesaving and commercial activities to be an unreliable means of protecting swimmers. In addition, it was found that at times local lifeguard providers have falsely claimed to meet the standards for USLA certification and illegally utilized the USLA logo on agency apparel. Since the City Council sets the requirements for Myrtle Beach lifeguard agencies, the USLA is offering our assistance to advise how your lifeguard providers can come into compliance with national norms for lifeguarding, achieve the standards required for national certification, and clear up any confusion regarding current practices. The United States Lifesaving Association offers a national Lifeguard Agency Certification Program, which has been in existence since It is an accreditation program for beach lifeguard agencies that follow USLA minimum standards for lifeguard fitness, training, and equipment. Currently, 140 lifeguard agencies meet USLA certification standards. A list can be found on our website at: The list of certified agencies includes large and small agencies, municipal and private agencies, and non-profit and for-profit agencies. No Myrtle Beach lifeguard agency has demonstrated compliance with USLA standards and none are currently certified by the USLA. We are pleased to note that the Myrtle Beach Fire Department has a team that is certified under the USLA s Aquatic Rescue Response Team (ARRT) program. This program is for non-lifeguard agencies that respond to reports

18 (e.g calls) of aquatic emergencies. The emphasis of training in the ARRT program is on rescue, rather than prevention, which is a key role of lifeguards. The fee for certification is minimal ($300 for three years). Requirements for certification include a timed swim test, minimum forty hour training course (to be provided by the agency itself), first aid and CPR certification, and appropriate lifesaving equipment. In addition, to be certified an agency must adhere to the following USLA requirement: "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 USLA will not certify any beach lifeguard agency that assigns lifeguards to a dual role of public safety and commercial activity because all water safety professionals agree that a distracted lifeguard cannot properly maintain safe surveillance of the water. In the interest of public safety, we encourage Myrtle Beach to change its standards in accordance with USLA certification standards with respect to this and other points of the USLA certification program. For those who cite the use of American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard standards by Myrtle Beach lifeguard providers to be sufficient, please note the ARC has consistently stated that its training is not designed nor is it appropriate for the training of lifeguards at surf beaches. The USLA works closely with the ARC nationally in a variety of areas. Just as USLA training is not appropriate for pool lifeguard work, ARC training is not appropriate for surf lifeguard work. In a variety of areas, it directly conflicts with USLA training due to the unique nature of the surf environment. The use of the USLA trademark logo on uniforms and websites by one or more lifeguard agencies in Myrtle Beach is a violation of US trademark law. The USLA has made legal notification as appropriate when we have become aware of violations. The bottom line is that no lifeguard agency in Myrtle Beach is authorized in any way to use the USLA s logo or other intellectual property. USLA certified agencies are permitted to use USLA logos under certain limited conditions. The USLA allows individual lifeguards to join the USLA through local chapters. The Horry County Chapter of the USLA invites all beach lifeguards and individuals to join the USLA. There are membership classifications for lifeguards and non-lifeguards. However no lifeguard agency in the USA is a USLA member because the USLA does not offer membership to lifeguard agencies. Thus the USLA provides membership opportunities to individuals, but only certification opportunities to lifeguard agencies. Any assertion by a lifeguard agency that it is a USLA member is untrue. With the increase in public use of beaches across the nation, beach lifeguards are now recognized as professional rescuers who provide drowning prevention, water rescue, and emergency medical response to hundreds of millions of beach visitors each year. Myrtle Beach is currently one of a handful of communities left in the USA that still allows lifeguards to vend at the same time they provide public safety. The USLA strongly 2

19 encourages the Myrtle Beach City Council to define the lifeguard s responsibilities as a professional rescuer only and stands ready to assist in developing a lifeguard system to meet the standards established as such. I welcome your questions. Our organization stands ready to advise and assist as needed. Respectfully, Peter Davis USLA President cc: John Peterson, City Manager 3

20 United States Lifesaving Association Vice President Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Rob Williams Introduction I am happy to attend this meeting after missing Gettysburg. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. President Davis, after conferring with the Northwest and Southwest Regions, appointed me to represent the USLA on the California Public Safety Medal of Valor committee. This appointment comes after much work down by Chris Brewster and others to have Ocean Lifeguards recognized for this honor in California. This was done by changing legislation The process to review the nominations is one to envy. Many different public safety representatives come together and take the necessary time to make a determination. Obviously, not all submitted receive the honor, which preserves the integrity of this award. The committee members welcomed me and included me in their discussions, asking my opinion on all disciplines. I feel an honor and a privilege to work on this committee and represent the USLA. 2. Congratulations to Mike Beuerlein for retiring after 34 years of service to the City of Huntington Beach. Mike has had an illustrious career and worked in management for nearly 25 years. Mike has had an influence working with the USLA, being president of the CSLSA, and neighboring agencies. He is respected in our profession and has brought good working relationships throughout our local and national bodies. 3. I volunteered to pick up the USLA mail from our PO Box in Huntington Beach, CA. I try to pick the mail weekly and distribute to the appropriate USLA individuals. 4. I have assisted our new Treasurer, Michael Bradley, when asked. With the PO Box pickup and being a vice chair of Ways and Means, I have the ability to deposit checks into our account and notify the treasurer and appropriate individuals on what monies have been received Michael has stepped into the treasurer roll running. He has innovative ideas and streamlined some of the outdated processes. I am confident he will further our financial status in the USLA and make great decisions on investing to help grow our treasury. 5. I was named a vice chair for the Information Technology Committee. I am honored to serve with Karissa Ickes and assist when I can. I will admit however, that my technological knowledge compared to hers is a bit less. 6. I was included in discussions on the definition of drowning, specifically non-fatal drownings and how they are reported. This is a valuable discussion and one that will be referred to the Medical Advisor and his committee. I look forward to hearing more and participating. I am in agreement that nonfatal drownings are under reported. Furthermore, we need a central point of reporting of these incidents so data can be collected and utilized in educational/prevention efforts. 7. I have assigned to work with Bill Humphreys on developing policy templates for agencies to adopt. We hope to meet in Denver with a few representatives on what policies should be developed. Some have already been approved and just need to be modified into templates (ie lightning). We will also develop language from the Attorney stating these are templates or guidelines for agencies to adopt. Page 1 of 2

21 Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. President Davis asked me to represent him at the California Marine Safety Chiefs Association that was held in San Diego, CA on September 21, He gave me direction to see what the Chiefs of Southern California want from the USLA. I added another question on how we could increase participation from members of this group or their command staff at the USLA meetings I would like to congratulate Rick Wurts from San Diego for being elected President and Kevin Snow from Laguna Beach for being elected Vice President. Rick could not attend this meeting because of a previous commitment. Kevin is in attendance along with Joe Bailey from Seal Beach and Chris Graham from LA County Lakes The discussion was vibrant and encouraging. The Chiefs recognize the USLA has the ability to create new training and standards for USLA certified agencies. The chiefs would like to propose: A sophisticated breakdown of courses (ie, PWC, Boat, Cliff Rescue, Vehicle Driving, Leadership/Beach Management, Lifeguard ICS, etc.) Modules the USLA certifies so agencies could build on their basic or advanced certification Create more in depth reviews/audits of agencies when certifications expire Regional training and/or train the trainer courses offered or approved through the USLA Create a training committee to both organize classes and propose future training and curriculum for agencies Other options may include, but not limited to: Create an annual conference to include education, operations, administration and items that agencies can benefit from Look at guideline/procedure templates for agencies to utilize and adopt to create consistency between professional lifeguards in regions Have representatives stay abreast on local, state and federal regulations that may pertain to professional lifeguards. Page 2 of 2

22 United States Lifesaving Association Secretary Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Nikki Bowie Introduction Thank you to the Northwest Region for bringing us to another new and beautiful location! Also thanks for the many texts and s before and after Hurricane Matthew. The immediate Charleston area and beaches fared fairly well compared to others Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Produced the draft meeting minutes from the Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Gettysburg. 2. Produced the Executive Committee minutes from the Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Gettysburg. 3. Conducted an Evote on the DaFin contract. 4. Completed all approved meeting minutes (including activity and action reports) and posted on the website under the About Meeting Minutes section. Thanks to Ms. Ickes for posting. 5. Amended the following Policies and Procedures per Board of Directors action: 5.1. III-C, G. Sponsors Required a. General Sponsor Requirements Commercial sponsors are commonly solicited by USLA and Meeting Host to help defray costs of the meeting. Meeting organizers must The USLA and Meeting Host will give priority to existing USLA sponsors and must satisfy any existing requirements of USLA agreements. with these sponsors. In some cases, meeting organizers may be required to provide display space to USLA sponsors to allow USLA to satisfy national sponsorship agreements. The USLA may be required by the host to pay a table fee of up to 10% of the USLA s annual revenue of the contract (base fee) with the sponsor, not to exceed $500, for each attending national sponsor. The Executive Director shall be responsible for collecting payments, creating a standardized fee for sponsors at multiple levels of participation and maintaining a database of sponsors to contact prior to each meeting. All sponsors will submit payment to the USLA and the USLA shall forward all payments to the Meeting Host. Existing contracts with sponsors will be honored; the USLA will forward the appropriate standardized fee to the Meeting Host to accommodate the existing sponsor. In-kind product donation of equal or greater value may be utilized in place of cash payment. Up to two vendor representatives One representative from each vendor will be invited to all events and activities extended to regular meeting attendees. Meeting organizers shall not finalize meeting sponsor agreements until they have been reviewed and approved as posing no conflicts with USLA sponsorship efforts. The USLA has the final right to refuse sponsors brought forward by the host if they conflict with existing sponsorship contracts or are not approved by the USLA Sponsorship Coordinator. b. Sponsor Presentations Sponsor presentations during the entirety of USLA Board of Director meetings and the Educational Conference shall be limited to a maximum of six (6) and shall each be no more than five (5) minutes in duration. National sponsors making a presentation shall not be calculated in the six (6) presentation limit. 4.2 III-D, Procedure C-4 The meeting shall be chaired by a person the Membership Chair or a Membership Vice Chair selected by the President of USLA or presiding officer of the Board of Directors meeting. Page 1 of 2

23 4.3 IV-B, Procedure B-7 under Supporting Member remove the Corporate Membership type and the dollar amount. 4.4 Policy III-D, Procedure C-1 Applications shall be submitted confidentially. The nomination and voting process for Life Membership of the USLA including voting results and any discussions related thereto shall remain confidential and not to be communicated to any person or entity without the express written permission of the Board of Directors. Page 2 of 2

24 United States Lifesaving Association Treasurer s Report Activity Report Date: 11/3/16 Officer: Michael Bradley Introduction Thank you to the Northwest Region for hosting this meeting here in Denver. It is a pleasure to be here. In my first year as Treasurer, I have found the office of Treasurer to be both challenging and enlightening. I appreciate all the support I ve received during this time of transition and look forward to continuing my service with the USLA. In particular, I want to thank Vice-President Williams. Mr. Williams has been instrumental throughout this transition. He has provided me with historical background information on how the budget has been managed, so that I may have a full understanding of its particular inner workings. Mr. Williams did an exceptional job as Treasurer over the years, and it is important to remember that without his dedication and hard work, the USLA Treasury would not be all that it is today. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Acted on behalf of the USLA on all financial matters. 2. Completed 2015 audit and tax return. 3. Attended the National Competition in Hermosa Beach and served as an official. 4. Budgetary Notes 4.1. Income Working with the ALM Editor and the Executive Director to manage ALM finances Certification - Income from the certification cards ($ ) is double what was projected Lifesaving Sport - Income is down due to the lack of a major sponsor. In addition, event registration was down $5,000 than budgeted Membership Dues are still coming in from different chapters and regions. There is still a little ways to go before we meet our projected budget numbers Membership Kits Regional kit sharing costs are still expected from a few regions Expenses Credit Card Charges Every year more of our business/income are processed online through credit card transactions. This results in more transactions fees Event Host Still owe the Northwest for Fall Board of Directors Meeting Registration. Attachments Balance Sheet Year to Date Budget National Team Activity Youth National Team Activity Mexican Lifesaving Fund Activity Page 1 of 11

25 United States Lifesaving Association Balance Sheet As of October 19, 2016 Oct 19, 16 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bank of America Bank of America Checking 48, Bank of America Maximizer 256, Total Bank of America 305, Fidelity Investments 30, Paypal 5.11 Total Checking/Savings 336, Total Current Assets 336, TOTAL ASSETS 336, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Competition - National Team Youth National Team 15, Competition - National Team - Other 3, Total Competition - National Team 18, Mexican Lifesaving Fund 24, Total Long Term Liabilities 43, Total Liabilities 43, Equity Unrestricted Net Assets 273, Net Income 19, Total Equity 292, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 336, Page 2 of 11

26 United States Lifesaving Association Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through December 2016 Jan - Dec 16 Budget $ Over Budget Income ALM Revenue 14, , (4,552.00) Awards/Presentations Income (25.00) Certification Fees 16, , (360.00) Lifesaving Sport Income 89, , (8,285.00) Consultation Fees Donations 3, , (2,034.36) Event Registrations 28, , (649.00) Interest (248.12) Membership Dues 147, , (27,710.00) Royalties 2, , (393.11) Sponsorship 17, , (6,979.68) Total Income 318, , (51,225.27) Expense Administration 48, , (14,167.66) American Lifeguard Magazine 25, , (8,351.17) Awards & Special Presentations Lifesaving Sport 85, , , Credit Card Charges 6, , Donation 1, , (90.00) Event Host 16, , (12,709.00) Insurance & Bonds 3, , (3,682.00) Information Technology 7, , (547.31) International Relations 5, , (1,701.40) Junior Lifeguards , (1,000.00) Membership Kits 57, , (10,387.47) Office Expenses (184.23) Presidential Discretionary Fund , (1,000.00) Professional Fees 3, , (1,215.00) Public Education 6, , (8,345.25) Regions % of Member Dues 22, , (12,759.00) USLA Travel and Meetings 7, , (8,643.02) Total Expense 299, , (70,336.33) Net Income 19, , Page 3 of 11

27 United States Lifesaving Association Transactions by Account As of October 19, 2016 Date Name Memo Paid Amount Balance Competition - National Team 10, /04/2016 ILS Rescue 2016 (2,496.72) 7, /23/2016 Landgoed de Biestheuvel,B.V. Netherlands Hotel (5,542.97) 2, /23/2016 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 2, /05/2016 Deposit 14, , /18/2016 Bluepay Golf Donations , /19/2016 Bluepay Golf Tournament Tee Sponsor , /21/2016 ATPI Sports Events Rescue 2016 Lodging Down Payment (2,689.45) 13, /21/2016 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 13, /22/2016 Bluepay Deposit , /22/2016 Bluepay Golf Tournament Donation , /07/2016 Bluepay Golf Tour - Laurie Webber , /07/2016 Bluepay Golf Tour - Nick Pyzow , /09/2016 Swim Fit LA LLC Golf Tournament Tee Sponsor , /09/2016 Kevin McVerry Golf Tournament Dinner , /20/2016 Skip Prosser National Team Travel Epense (1,822.16) 12, /02/2016 T-Shirt Cost Share 3, , /02/2016 Bluepay Golf Tourn - Cantero , /02/2016 Bluepay Golf Tourn - Cantero , /03/2016 Karl Dakin Golf Tourn - Karl Dakin , /03/2016 Karl Dakin Golf Tourn - Bolnick , /03/2016 Karl Dakin Golf Tourn - Holmquist , /03/2016 Karl Dakin Golf Tourn - Pitman & Son , /06/2016 Bluepay Golf Tourn - Bursin , /07/2016 Rick Gould Golf Tourn , /09/2016 Event Apparel INV Golf Tourn Shirts (1,128.15) 15, /10/2016 Bluepay Golf Tourn - Oscar Silva , /10/2016 ATPI Sports Events RESCUE 2016 Accomodations 2nd Payment (4,962.41) 10, /10/2016 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 10, /11/2016 Bluepay Golf Tour - Bursin , /17/2016 Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation National Team 1, , /17/2016 Ronald D Moldavon Golf Tour - Moldavon , Page 4 of 11

28 07/05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Hontas , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Endicott , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Solberg , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Katz , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Davis Family Trust , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Nakata , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Rossi , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Cacciarelli , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Wamsley , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Bures , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Solberg , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Buhr , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Galpin Auto 1, , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Rossi Law , /05/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Contarsy , /08/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn Expenses (197.87) 14, /14/2016 Bank of America International Credit Card Charge (8.24) 14, /14/2016 Stichting Reddingsbrigade INVOICE 64 (274.65) 14, /01/2016 Jay Butki RESCUE 2014 (1,678.90) 12, /02/2016 Aquasport International INV 0572 (883.46) 11, /02/2016 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 11, /02/2016 Forever Fierce INV (1,723.50) 10, /10/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Davis , /10/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Cantero , /10/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Faiton , /10/2016 Randall Eichoff Golf Tourn - Mehrali , /15/2016 Dryrobe Inc. INV (583.19) 10, /19/2016 Bluepay Christian Foti's Fundraising Contribution , /19/2016 Wetiz INV (609.28) 10, /19/2016 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 10, /20/2016 Bluepay Ann Widay , /26/2016 Bluepay Anne Skimmons , /27/2016 Bluepay Timothy M Cabasino , /29/2016 Randall Eichoff Miller , /29/2016 Randall Eichoff Guerra , /29/2016 Bluepay Theresa Heinrich (8 shirts) , /04/2016 Forever Fierce Deposit , /04/2016 Mid Atlantic Deposit 2, , /06/2016 Monmouth County USLA Booklet Full Page Ad , /12/2016 Event Apparel INV (1,414.82) 12, /15/2016 Bluepay Marie Weller , Page 5 of 11

29 09/26/2016 Monmouth Medical Center Booklet Full Page Ad , /29/2016 Bluepay Jenna Solberg - Tshirt Donations , /30/2016 Aquawear INV 3396 National Team Uniforms (2,482.52) 11, /02/2016 Bluepay Ad Book Half Page Donation from Divers Two, 1 Main Street, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ , /04/2016 Bluepay SER - Full page ad for SER athlete(s) , /07/2016 Randall Eichoff Lueck , /07/2016 Randall Eichoff Lelani Eickhoff , /19/2016 Christian Foti Rescue 2016 (400.00) 11, /19/2016 Rodney Fentress Rescue 2016 (400.00) 11, /19/2016 Shane Scoggins Rescue 2016 (400.00) 10, /19/2016 Tim Cabasina Rescue 2016 (400.00) 10, /19/2016 Thomas O'Neill Rescue 2016 (400.00) 9, /19/2016 Timothy Burdiak Rescue 2016 (400.00) 9, /19/2016 Amanda Calabrese Rescue 2016 (400.00) 9, /19/2016 Anne Skimmons Rescue 2016 (400.00) 8, /19/2016 Carter Graves Rescue 2016 (400.00) 8, /19/2016 Hallie Petersohn Rescue 2016 (400.00) 7, /19/2016 Jenna Solberg Rescue 2016 (400.00) 7, /19/2016 Kelsey Cummings Rescue 2016 (400.00) 7, /19/2016 Mike Barrows Rescue 2016 (400.00) 6, /19/2016 Randall Eichoff Rescue 2016 (1,654.55) 5, Total Competition - National Team (5,246.62) 5, TOTAL (5,246.62) 5, United States Lifesaving Association Transactions by Account As of October 19, 2016 Date Name Memo Paid Amount Balance Competition - National Team 9, Youth National Team 9, /22/16 U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Jose A Colomer , /22/16 U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Mark Gold , U19 Competition Training 01/22/16 01/22/16 Camp U19 Camp - Timothy F Regan , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Jennifer Arnett , /22/16 U19 Competition Training U19 Camp - Alejandro Sabad , Page 6 of 11

30 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 01/22/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 Camp U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Luis Manzano , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - IP Video Networds Inc , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Daniel E Wapner , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Kathleen Lago , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Alejandro Sabad , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Danile L. Brannan , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Prussak, Welch Avila, Inc , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - David Erickson , U19 Competition Training Camp U19 Camp - Greg Maine , U19 Competition Training Camp Gran , U19 Competition Training Camp Schulte , U19 Competition Training Camp DG&CO , U19 Competition Training Camp Freshour , U19 Competition Training Camp Barton , U19 Competition Training Camp Modzelewski , U19 Competition Training Camp Wilhoite , U19 Competition Training Camp Hache , U19 Competition Training Camp Bencie , U19 Competition Training Camp Snell , U19 Competition Training Camp Nimsky , U19 Competition Training Camp Wilkie , U19 Competition Training Camp Wilkie , U19 Competition Training Camp Quinones , U19 Competition Training Camp Schleicher , U19 Competition Training Camp Manzano , U19 Competition Training Camp Somers , U19 Competition Training Camp Alex , U19 Competition Training Camp Blanco , Page 7 of 11

31 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/08/16 02/27/16 02/27/16 02/27/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Erickson , U19 Competition Training Camp Heapy , U19 Competition Training Camp Lareau , U19 Competition Training Camp Maine , U19 Competition Training Camp Dubs , U19 Competition Training Camp Wapner , U19 Competition Training Camp Booth , U19 Competition Training Camp Charles Banfield , U19 Competition Training Camp Ophelia Bisquertt , U19 Competition Training Camp Marguerite Finnegan, Ronald Buccarelli , /05/16 Gus Avila (2,843.15) 12, /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Buck , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Lago , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Holt , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Samaniego , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Wood , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Arnett , /24/16 U19 Competition Training Camp IP Video Networks , /30/16 Casey Graham Consumables (350.00) 12, U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Lago/Nimsky , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Maine , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Manzano , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Siering , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Dubs , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Lago/Nimsky , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Colomer , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Brewer , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Ward Coffey Shapes , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Wood , U19 Competition Training 05/06/16 Camp Hinds , Page 8 of 11

32 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 05/06/16 U19 Competition Training Camp Sabad , U19 Competition Training Camp Lareau , U19 Competition Training Camp Wolf , U19 Competition Training Camp Erickson , U19 Competition Training Camp Wapner , U19 Competition Training Camp Gold , U19 Competition Training Camp Smith , U19 Competition Training Camp Maine , U19 Competition Training Camp Holt / Bruce , /02/16 T-Shirt Cost Share (3,172.22) 11, /01/16 Bluepay Katelyn Nimsky , /01/16 Bluepay Nimsky , /20/16 Bluepay Adrienne Groh , /20/16 Bluepay Jerry Gavin , /23/16 Bluepay Rob McGowan , /23/16 Bluepay David Pryor , /24/16 Bluepay Erin Sorensen , /24/16 Bluepay Emmy Lombard , /26/16 Aquasport International Board Rental RESCUE 2016 U19 (543.72) 11, /26/16 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 11, /27/16 Bluepay $25 (Preston Hobbie; Marc Eskes) , /29/16 Bluepay DaFin - Jay Westcott , California State Parks - Johnathan 07/30/16 Bluepay Anderson , /08/16 Noordduinen Reservation U19 Lodging (3,758.65) 8, /10/16 Bank of America Bank Charge (112.76) 8, /15/16 Bluepay Isabelle Pabon Travel Cost , Donna Bruce - Oli Holt; Rescue 08/19/16 Bluepay , /19/16 Bluepay Dan Wapner - Nicholas Wapner; Rescue , /19/16 Wetiz INVOICE U19 Ski Rental (632.66) 9, /19/16 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 9, /19/16 Center Parcs Netherlands INV /002 (1,530.69) 8, /19/16 Bank of America Wire Transfer Fee (35.00) 8, Shannon Delaney - Dylan Delaney; 08/20/16 Bluepay Rescue , /22/16 Gus Avila U19 Travel Expenses (1,500.00) 7, Page 9 of 11

33 08/24/16 Bluepay 08/25/16 Bluepay 08/26/16 Bluepay U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 U19 Competition Training 08/29/16 08/29/16 Bluepay Alan Pflueger - (Hunter Pflueger) RESCUE , Tara O'Gaorman - U19 (April O'Gorman) Rescue , Courtney P Brewer - U19 (Ben Brewer) Rescue , Camp Wood , Camp Manzano , Camp Bray , Camp Wood , Camp Rond , Camp Ono , Camp Trust , Camp Pepito , Camp Sandler , Camp Allen , Camp Armstrong , Camp Graham , Camp Perry Wealth Management , Sara O'Rourke (Kelta O'Rourke) RESCUE , /29/16 Bluepay Greg Scott , /01/16 Bluepay Hilda Colomer (Zoe Colomer) Rescue , /02/16 Bluepay Jessika Garcia (Raul Garcia) RESCUE , /02/16 Bluepay Gregory Maine (Holly Maine) RESCUE , /15/16 Bluepay Bryan Etnyre , Jeff Kimes - (US Youth National Team) Chlo KimesRescue , /25/16 Bluepay Total Youth National Team 6, , Total Competition - National Team 6, , TOTAL 6, , Page 10 of 11

34 United States Lifesaving Association Transactions by Account As of October 19, 2016 Date Name Memo Paid Amount Balance Mexican Lifesaving Fund 25, /09/2016 Network Solutions Web Hosting (69.97) 25, /25/2016 Neoverve.com Invoice (251.88) 24, /28/2016 Network Solutions (15.99) 24, Total Mexican Lifesaving Fund (337.84) 24, TOTAL (337.84) 24, Page 11 of 11

35 United States Lifesaving Association Executive Delegate Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Ed Zebrowski, III Introduction The Executive Delegate shall investigate and attempt to resolve those issues that arise during the daily operations of the USLA. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Assisted members of the Executive Board with numerous technical issues mostly related to procedure and compliance with the Bylaws. Some topics included Life Membership, policies for tax information, Executive Committee voting and the committee nominating process. 2. Applied for membership to the ILS Sport Commission and was selected by Chairman Thompson. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. The recommendations I may have will be reserved for Committee discussion. Page 1 of 1

36 United States Lifesaving Association Advisor Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Ralph S. Goto Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Reviewed President Davis communications with committee chairs regarding new committee structures and roles. Consulted with Mr. Davis regarding work and progress of various committees. 2. Reviewed Executive Director s report to the President regarding her activities since the Gettysburg BOD meeting. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Recommend that the USLA Board of Directors establish a policy/procedure to address the nomination and approval of candidates for positions on ILS and/or other national/international organizations boards. Attachment Page 1 of 1

37 Presentation Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: B. Chris Brewster Introduction United States Lifesaving Association Liaison Officer Activity Report It is my pleasure to serve as the Liaison Officer for the USLA. My primary role is to maintain liaison and interface with all national and international organizations. I am also designated to be the primary delegate to the International Lifesaving Federation. Of course I have handled that assignment for many years and continue to do so as President for the Americas Region of the ILS. I also take on projects as assigned by the President and sometimes propose projects that I think might be beneficial to the USLA. Activities and Accomplishments (Since prior Board of Directors meeting) 1. Routine Business 1.1. National Team: Assisted in coordination regarding registration fees between the organizers of Rescue 2016, the Treasurer, and the National Team leadership. Met with National Team leadership in The Netherlands and observed the high quality of coordination and oversight Public Education: Coordinated with Ms. Blair to get some educational materials to the USA Swimming Foundation for a meeting of the Houston-area Water Safety Coalition Drowning Reporting: Received an inquiry from a California lifeguard chief regarding the reporting of non-fatal drowning. This involves an interesting medical question regarding when a rescue becomes a non-fatal drowning. It s important from a reporting and statistical point of view to try to ensure that non-fatal drownings are accurately tabulated. I inquired of various international medical experts who provided valuable advice and the issue has been referred to the USLA Medical Advisor Sponsorship: I assist Mr. Zebrowski from time to time with sponsorship issues, particularly legacy issues. Most recently that included handling negotiations regarding the renewal of the Da Fin contract for another five year period, which was approved by the Executive Committee and effective September 1, The value to the USLA is $4,000 cash per year, discounts to USLA members which may help attract members, and (typically, though not required) advertising in ALM at a current cost of $1,350 per year total Lifeguard Development Carlsbad, California: Responded to an inquiry from the City of Carlsbad regarding their interest in creating a lifeguard program. Advised the regional president. Activity Report, USLA Liaison Officer: Page 1 of 3

38 Rosemary Beach, Florida: Responded to an inquiry regarding the provision of lifeguards at the oceanfront in this private community. Advised the regional president Media: I coordinate with and assist Mr. Gill regarding media inquiries. These have included: Wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times regarding diversity in lifeguarding, which was published on August 19, Handled an interview with Outside Magazine regarding rip current safety Assisted Good Morning America with a story on shallow water wave injuries Handled an interview on NPR Marketplace regarding a dispute between a former Jones Beach lifeguard and his employer after consulting with relevant parties Handled a referral from Mr. Davis regarding an inquiry from the Texas Standard on the costs related to drowning deaths Assisted NPR This American Life with fact checking on an interview subject California Medal of Valor: Handled an inquiry from a lifeguard agency interested in applying by referring the request to Mr. Rob Williams. 2. Special Projects 2.1. Textbook Revision: I presently serve as chair of the Textbook Project Group. Please see details in my separate report on that project American Lifeguard Magazine; I presently serve as Editor of American Lifeguard Magazine. Please see details in my separate report on that assignment Water Safety USA: The USLA is a founding member of Water Safety USA, a group comprised of 13 national organizations ( I act as moderator of the group and handle many administrative tasks. I travelled to Nashville, Tennessee in October to moderate the meeting and to make a presentation to the World Aquatic Health Conference about the group. The USLA President represented the USLA in both instances Legal Matters: At the request of the President I have maintained the relationship with our attorney. There have been several matters we have addressed Ocean Kids Summer Camp: We became aware that this Florida group was using the USLA logo without permission. A letter was sent to them and they agreed to discontinue use of our logo Sea Bright, New Jersey: Addressed various issues regarding use of the USLA logo by this beach patrol in consultation with relevant parties, including the regional president John s Beach Service: We became aware that this Myrtle Beach lifeguard company was using our logo without permission. I sent a letter to them and they have apparently discontinued use of our logo. Activity Report, USLA Liaison Officer: Page 2 of 3

39 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: There have been various instances in Myrtle Beach in which lifeguard companies have implied that they meet USLA standards, are members of USLA, etc. In consultation with Mr. Gill and Mr. Davis I drafted a letter which was sent to the Mayor and City Council (attached) NOAA: In concert with the President, I continue to act as liaison to NOAA. We will both attend a key meeting in Washington, D.C. in December 2016 to discuss any needed updates or modifications to the enormously successful Break the Grip of the Rip campaign in light of science and input received since the campaign launched in We will also receive an in-depth briefing on rip current predictive models by the National Weather Service E-Blast Newsletters: I ve worked with Ms. Ickes to create these newsletters Twitter: I handle this account for the USLA and endeavor to tweet contemporaneous issues of interest. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration None Attachments 1. Ocean Kids trademark letter 2. John s Beach Service trademark letter Activity Report, USLA Liaison Officer: Page 3 of 3

40 United States Lifesaving Association PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California Tel: 866-FOR-USLA ( ) Peter Davis President Rob Williams Vice-President Nikki Bowie Secretary Michael Bradley Treasurer Ed Zebrowski III Executive Delegate B. Chris Brewster Liaison Officer Ralph Goto Advisor Dr. Peter Wernicki Medical Advisor John Chip More Legal Advisor May 16, 2016 Aaron Weiny Ocean Kids, Inc. 709 Neapolitan Way Naples, FL RE: Unauthorized Use of the USLA's Trademark Reg. No. 1,574,443 Dear Mr. Weiny, As you may know, the United States Lifesaving Association has been continuously using the USLA USA International mark (see above left) at least as early as As a result of this longstanding and continuous use, the USLA has gained much success and widespread acceptance in the marketplace, along with developing significant and extremely valuable goodwill stemming from this trademark. In fact, the USLA considers its marks to be among our most valuable assets. In recognition of the USLA's exclusive rights in the USLA USA International mark, the United States Trademark Office granted the USLA a federal trademark registration on January 2, Specifically, the USLA owns U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1,574,443. This registration, a copy of which is enclosed, is conclusive evidence of our exclusive right to use the USLA USA International trademark for bumper stickers, posters, coloring books, manuals, magazines, and handbooks dealing with lifesaving; ornamental lapel badges; T- shirts, sweatshirts, and swimwear; and association services, namely, promoting the interests of lifesaving and lifeguard organizations. among other things, throughout the United States. As I am sure you can appreciate, it is of the utmost importance for the USLA to protect our intellectual property rights and maintain the valuable goodwill we have developed over the decades of use. In that regard, it has come to our attention that your organization, Ocean Kids, Inc., has been selling clothing and promoting its services using a logo that is a confusingly similar version of our mark. The USLA is hopeful that this matter can be resolved quickly and amicably and without consideration of further legal action. Nevertheless, in order to protect our marks, the USLA demands that you provide us with written assurances by

41 June 15, 2016 that you will immediately and permanently cease and desist from all use of any mark that is confusingly similar to that of the USLA's trademark, on your website, on uniforms, on clothing you may sell, and elsewhere. The USLA prefers to resolve this matter amicably and looks forward to receiving your reply. However, in the event that we cannot do so, the USLA will be forced to consider alternative remedies. We are represented in trademark intellectual property matters by Arent Fox LLP, 1675 Broadway, New York, NY We generally avoid engaging their services except in cases that those notified of trademark infringements fail to respond in a timely manner. Please understand however, that any infringement of our trademark has a financial impact on the USLA which we would seek to recover if immediate resolution is not forthcoming. If you would like to discuss this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, B. Chris Brewster Liaison Officer c: Peter Davis, President, United States Lifesaving Association attach: USLA trademark registration 2

42 5/16/2016 Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Site Index Search FAQ Glossary Guides Contacts ebusiness ebiz alerts News Help Trademarks > Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) TESS was last updated on Mon May 16 03:21:14 EDT 2016 Logout Please logout when you are done to release system resources allocated for you. Start List At: OR Jump to record: Record 5 out of 5 return to TESS) ( Use the "Back" button of the Internet Browser to Word Mark Goods and Services UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION USA INTERNATIONAL (CANCELLED) IC 009. US G & S: [ SUNGLASSES ]. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: Mark Drawing Code Design Search Code Serial Number IC 016. US 038. G & S: BUMPER STICKERS, POSTERS, COLORING BOOKS, MANUALS, MAGAZINES AND HANDBOOKS DEALING WITH LIFESAVING. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 020. US 050. G & S: ORNAMENTAL LAPEL BADGES. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 025. US 039. G & S: T SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND SWIMWEAR. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 042. US 100. G & S: ASSOCIATION SERVICES, NAMELY, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF LIFESAVING AND LIFEGUARD ORGANIZATIONS. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: (3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS Braids; Clotheslines; Rope; Shoe laces; String; Tightropes Boat paddles; Canoe paddles; Oars; Paddles, canoe Shields or crests with letters, punctuation or inscriptions contained therein or superimposed thereon Circular or elliptical seals; Seals, circular or elliptical /2

43 5/16/2016 Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) Filing Date January 11, 1988 Current Basis 1A Original Filing Basis 1A Published for Opposition October 10, 1989 Change In CHANGE IN REGISTRATION HAS OCCURRED Registration Registration Number Registration Date Owner Attorney of Record Disclaimer Description of Mark Type of Mark Register Affidavit Text January 2, 1990 (REGISTRANT) UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS P.O. Box 366 Huntington Beach CALIFORNIA Paul C. Maier NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION, USA, INTERNATIONAL" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN THE MARK CONSISTS OF A LIFE PRESERVER WITH THE WORDS "UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION USA INTERNATIONAL", TWO OARS, A LANIARD, AND AN ESCUTCHEON. TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK PRINCIPAL SECT 15. PARTIAL SECT 8 (6 YR). SECTION 8(10 YR) Renewal 2ND RENEWAL Live/Dead Indicator LIVE.HOME SITE INDEX SEARCH ebusiness HELP PRIVACY POLICY 2/2

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45 United States Lifesaving Association PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California Tel: 866-FOR-USLA ( ) June 27, 2016 Peter Davis President Rob Williams Vice-President Nikki Bowie Secretary Michael Bradley Treasurer Ed Zebrowski III Executive Delegate B. Chris Brewster Liaison Officer Ralph Goto Advisor Dr. Peter Wernicki Medical Advisor John Chip More Legal Advisor William K. Jackson John s Beach Service 6506 A Wildwood Trail Myrtle Beach, SC RE: Unauthorized Use of the USLA's Trademark Reg. No. 1,574,443 Dear Mr. Jackson, As you may know, the United States Lifesaving Association has been continuously using the USLA USA International mark (see above left) at least as early as As a result of this longstanding and continuous use, the USLA has gained much success and widespread acceptance in the marketplace, along with developing significant and extremely valuable goodwill stemming from this trademark. In fact, the USLA considers its marks to be among our most valuable assets. In recognition of the USLA's exclusive rights in the USLA USA International mark, the United States Trademark Office granted the USLA a federal trademark registration on January 2, Specifically, the USLA owns U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1,574,443. This registration, a copy of which is enclosed, is conclusive evidence of our exclusive right to use the USLA USA International trademark for bumper stickers, posters, coloring books, manuals, magazines, and handbooks dealing with lifesaving; ornamental lapel badges; T- shirts, sweatshirts, and swimwear; and association services, namely, promoting the interests of lifesaving and lifeguard organizations, among other things, throughout the United States. As I am sure you can appreciate, it is of the utmost importance for the USLA to protect our intellectual property rights and maintain the valuable goodwill we have developed over the decades of use. In that regard, it has come to our attention that your organization, John s Beach Service of Myrtle Beach, Inc., has been using clothing and promoting its services using the United States Lifesaving Association logo. The USLA is hopeful that this matter can be resolved quickly and amicably and without consideration of further legal action. Nevertheless, in order to protect our marks, the USLA demands that immediately and permanently cease and desist from all use of our trademark logo or any mark that is confusingly similar

46 to that of the USLA's trademark on your website, on lifeguard uniforms, on clothing you may sell, and elsewhere. Moreover, we demand that you provide us with written assurances by July 27, 2016 that you have done so and will cease any further infringement. The USLA prefers to resolve this matter amicably and looks forward to receiving your reply. However, in the event that we cannot do so, the USLA will be forced to consider alternative remedies. Under United States trademark law, this includes recovering all legal costs to remedy the infringement. We are represented in trademark intellectual property matters by Arent Fox LLP, 1675 Broadway, New York, NY We generally avoid engaging their services except in cases that those notified of trademark infringements fail to respond in a timely manner. Please understand however, that any infringement of our trademark has a financial impact on the USLA which we would seek to recover if immediate resolution is not forthcoming. If you would like to discuss this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at liaison@usla.org or at Very truly yours, B. Chris Brewster Liaison Officer c: Peter Davis, President, United States Lifesaving Association attach: USLA trademark registration 2

47 5/16/2016 Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Site Index Search FAQ Glossary Guides Contacts ebusiness ebiz alerts News Help Trademarks > Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) TESS was last updated on Mon May 16 03:21:14 EDT 2016 Logout Please logout when you are done to release system resources allocated for you. Start List At: OR Jump to record: Record 5 out of 5 return to TESS) ( Use the "Back" button of the Internet Browser to Word Mark Goods and Services UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION USA INTERNATIONAL (CANCELLED) IC 009. US G & S: [ SUNGLASSES ]. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: Mark Drawing Code Design Search Code Serial Number IC 016. US 038. G & S: BUMPER STICKERS, POSTERS, COLORING BOOKS, MANUALS, MAGAZINES AND HANDBOOKS DEALING WITH LIFESAVING. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 020. US 050. G & S: ORNAMENTAL LAPEL BADGES. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 025. US 039. G & S: T SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS AND SWIMWEAR. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: IC 042. US 100. G & S: ASSOCIATION SERVICES, NAMELY, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF LIFESAVING AND LIFEGUARD ORGANIZATIONS. FIRST USE: FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: (3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS Braids; Clotheslines; Rope; Shoe laces; String; Tightropes Boat paddles; Canoe paddles; Oars; Paddles, canoe Shields or crests with letters, punctuation or inscriptions contained therein or superimposed thereon Circular or elliptical seals; Seals, circular or elliptical /2

48 5/16/2016 Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) Filing Date January 11, 1988 Current Basis 1A Original Filing Basis 1A Published for Opposition October 10, 1989 Change In CHANGE IN REGISTRATION HAS OCCURRED Registration Registration Number Registration Date Owner Attorney of Record Disclaimer Description of Mark Type of Mark Register Affidavit Text January 2, 1990 (REGISTRANT) UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS P.O. Box 366 Huntington Beach CALIFORNIA Paul C. Maier NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION, USA, INTERNATIONAL" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN THE MARK CONSISTS OF A LIFE PRESERVER WITH THE WORDS "UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION USA INTERNATIONAL", TWO OARS, A LANIARD, AND AN ESCUTCHEON. TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK PRINCIPAL SECT 15. PARTIAL SECT 8 (6 YR). SECTION 8(10 YR) Renewal 2ND RENEWAL Live/Dead Indicator LIVE.HOME SITE INDEX SEARCH ebusiness HELP PRIVACY POLICY 2/2

49 Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Peter G Wernicki, M.D. FAAOS Introduction United States Lifesaving Association Medical Advisor Activity Report While here in Colorado, Our Medical Committee would be happy to answer any medicinal questions you may have. We will be meeting on Thursday at 3:30 - location TBA. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Since the last meeting, I have fielded medical questions from member agencies. I have responded to various USLA leadership issues, and I have carried out several Weather Channel interviews on rip currents and other drowning prevention topics. 2. I have continued to provide input and review of all medical topics in the textbook revision and ALM issues. 3. I continue to serve on the ILS Rescue Commission where I also Chair the Medical Committee. We have had a very successful year. The Medical Committee has reviewed and revised all of its current Policy Statements and added several more. This work was carried out by more than a dozen of the world s experts on these topics. There are 20 statements. The subjects include examples such as - Shallow Water Blackout, Use of Oxygen by Lifeguards, and Eating before Swimming. The statements are currently being reformatted by the ILS. I will propose in the near future that the USLA reviews these policies and adopt them as our own. We can then post them on our website as a valuable reference for all of our members. 4. I have continued to be the ILS representative to the World Anti-doping Agency. It has been quite an interesting summer! I am the ILS physician who reviews and approves/ disapproves Therapeutic Utilization Exemptions (TUEs) for ILS athletes. These are athletes who are on medications for valid exempted reasons. This is a role that I take very seriously. There are ILS, and possibly US, athletes who have been granted TUEs who may have been subject to the recent Russian hacking. I am working with WADA to help protect our athletes. 5. The USLA Medical Committee, which includes Dr. Barrows and Pediatric Cardiac Nurse Groh, have been asked to review and advise on a new study evaluating lifeguard injuries and kinesiology. We anticipate results which could be helpful to the lifeguard community. Renae Jackson will present her study to the Medical Committee during our meeting. 6. The Medical Committee will meet, review and discuss how to report non-fatal drownings. There are significant implications for this topic that relate to our own ULSA statistics along with our member organizations including Orange county CA. Please plan to send a representative for this important discussion during the Medical Committee meeting. 7. The next World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Vancouver on October 17-19, 2017 in association with an ILS general assembly. I would recommend that all USLA members try to attend. This conference is the best way to be exposed to the international lifesaving community and be exposed to the latest research on drowning. It s right in our backyard and relatively easy to get to. We may want to consider having our Fall USLA meeting there in conjunction with the conference? Page 1 of 1

50 REPORT OF LEGAL ADVISOR FOR BOD MEEETING, 11/3/16 Review and Legal Approval of Numerous Sponsorship Contracts including New Agreement and Renewals Legal Review of Annual Report Legal Review of Executive Director Contract Discussions and Research Regarding Potential Bylaws/P&P s Concerning Conflict of Interest for Certification Officers, Recording of Meetings, and Whistle Blower Policies Numerous Calls, Discussions, Research, Camp Fire Sessions, and Fun-Filled Bar Brawls Regarding Relationship of NJ Certification Committee and the USLA :>)

51 United States Lifesaving Association Great Lakes Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 President: Joe Pecoraro Introduction The Great Lakes experienced a very hot summer and our beaches were crowded. The summer safety record was perfect as we had no drownings on guarded beaches. Junior Guard and Lifeguard games, hosted by the Chicago Park District, were well attended and very successful. Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The Missouri-Illinois Gateway (MIG) Chapter continues to grow: 1.1. The MIG Chapter has been formalized as an LLC in the state of Missouri. Next steps are to file for a Federal Tax ID number with the IRS, and then apply for 501(c)(3) status The MIG Chapter is participating as an exhibitor in the Gateway Combined Federal Campaign fundraising drive. The first event is in downtown St. Louis on Friday, October Chapter member Sean Mullins created a MIG chapter logo to be used on T-shirts, banners, flyers, signage, etc Chapter president Cole Koenigsfeld and vice-president Daniel Vogel built a rescue pole prototype featuring the Life Rescue Tube and instructional signage. Chapter members Meg Harrington and Stephe McCormick are reaching out to state and county park officials to secure approval for the poles to be installed on public beaches. Once approval is secured, chapter members will draft a sponsorship proposal to approach local businesses to sponsor a pole in a location of mutual interest. Page 1 of 1

52 United States Lifesaving Association Gulf Coast Activity Report Date: 11/3/16 President: Tony Pryor Introduction Howdy Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Two more agencies have applied to USLA. 2. We have more regional participation in what we bring to USLA. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Every region was asked to bring back what we like the USLA to offer as far as certifications. We would like lifeguard, lifeguard instructor, train the trainer. Also jet ski operator, jet ski operator instructor, and train the trainer. Attachments 1. Click here to list attachments or, if none, delete this section and header Page 1 of 1

53 United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 President: Ed Zebrowski Introduction Thanks to the Northwest Region for introducing to some new geography. This is a great location. Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Beach Safety week and rip current awareness was the main undertaking for the region this summer. Presentations were made at numerous schools and local health fairs across the region. Thousands of our various handouts were provided to people of all ages. 2. Our Regional competitions were once again held in two locations on separate days. Thanks to Kent Buckson in Rehoboth Beach, DE and Janet Carbin in Spring Lake, NJ for hosting. Both venues did a great job with a total of over 325 competitors in attendance. We have a large and a small agency championship with Rehoboth Beach, DE winning the A division and Sea Colony, DE continuing their dominance in the B division. 3. Junior competition was again held in Asbury Park, NJ. Denise Blair and her team are to be commended for a job well done. The number of competitors has been holding steady for us at around 350 and we are researching ways to improve not only the number of competitors at the event but our overall number in the region. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Implementing a mechanism that prevents proposed changes to by-laws and Lifesaving sport rules from being constantly revisited each meeting or annually. If the Board defeats a proposal it should not be allowed to be revisited for at least two years. Just changing a few words does not alter the intent of a proposed change. If that time frame is good enough for our elections it should be good enough for everything else. Page 1 of 1

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55 United States Lifesaving Association Northwest Activity Report Date: October 25,2016 President: Bert Whitaker Introduction The Northwest Region is pleased to welcome everyone to Denver. I would like to especially thank Jim McCray, Kyle Maxwell, David Robinson and Rachel Melick for their efforts organizing this meeting. The majority of agencies in the northwest experienced favorable open water swimming conditions with fewer impacts related to drought conditions and water quality than the past few summers. The Northwest Region and associated lifeguarding agencies continue to remain focused on adapting our public education and outreach strategies to be inclusive, multilingual and adaptable based on the unique characteristics of the open water beaches we lifeguard and other heavily visited open water environments without lifeguard services. We look forward to sharing details and insights into the Vamos A Aprender and Russian River Patrol Programs as part of the Educational Conference. I also would like to extend a thank you to all of the volunteers working on the textbook revision committee. Kyle Maxwell provided an update on those efforts at our fall regional meeting and we are excited to see this project completed in The Pacific Northwest Region hosted its annual Regional Lifeguard Championship on July 20, 2016 at Doran Regional Park in Sonoma County, California. This event was well attended with approximately 80 lifeguards from northern California, Oregon and Washington. The East Bay Regional Parks Chapter was extremely successful with their public education and lifeguard services this past summer celebrating; 38,000 lifejackets loaned, 45,000 swim tests, over 800 participants in the Vamos A Aprender program and its 7 th season with no guarded drownings! The Redwood Coast Chapter / Sonoma County Regional Parks had a great summer delivering its Vamos a Nadar / Learn to Swim program to 345 children and 500 parents, 9 weeks of Junior Lifeguard camps serving 250 kids and over 65,000 visitors at our 2 lifeguarded open water swimming areas. Additionally, Sonoma County opened its first inflatable water park at the Spring lake swimming lagoon that was extremely popular with over 12,000 visitors and launched a youth paddling program on the Russian River providing a 4 day river experience focused on water safety, health, recreation and natural resources. Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. A BIG THANK YOU to Kyle Maxwell, Vice President NW for his continued volunteerism working on the Textbook Update working group. 2. Thank you to the NW Region Fall Meeting organizing committee for helping put together this meeting. 3. Thank you Kay Smiley for working closely with the NW Region to secure conference sponsorships. This conference would not be possible without the support of sponsors. Page 1 of 1

56 United States Lifesaving Association Pacific Islands Region Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Prepared by: D. Kalani Vierra Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. New HGEA Bargaining Unit #14 (BU14) has been going through the negotiating process for the last couple years. After no agreements, process went through an arbitration final decision for a 16% pay increase effective July 1, Certified rescue craft operators receive a $3.50/hour differential pay. This BU14 consists of State Law Enforcement Officers, and State and County ocean safety, and water safety officers. 2. State of Hawaii was on high alert from Hurricane Darby that passed through East of the Islands. 3. City and County of Honolulu City Council has proposed Resolution # to extend daily mobile rescue craft coverage from dawn till dusk. 4. Newly promoted OSO V Chief of Operations of the City & County of Honolulu = Mr. Kevin Allen 5. The State Annual Drowning Prevention and Ocean Safety Conference was held on the Island of Maui on August 4-5, followed by the State Jr lifeguard championships on August 6 th. In which Oahu Jr lifeguard program won after 12 years held by the Island of Kauai junior guards from Kauai and 2 junior guards from Oahu attended the National Lifeguard Championships at Hermosa Beach. One male from Oahu and one female from Kauai also made the world youth USA Team. 7. Maui County lifeguards/ocean safety are finally under the Maui Fire department effective July 1, 2016, under the command of Battalion Chief Colin Yamamoto. Cary Kayama is the Ocean Safety Operations Supervisor for the Bureau. 8. Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau: County Council has approved 6 NEW positions in this year s fiscal budget, and 3 NEW mobile/roving patrol units that will rove with truck, rescue craft and all necessary equipment to patrol beaches that do not have lifeguard coverage, following the mobile model of the City and County of Honolulu. 9. The Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau is also in the process of starting its NEW electronic log keeping project. Each tower and district supervisor will have their own IPad, IPhone with proper built in software to input daily statistics, incident reports, and data collection. 10. Water Safety USA: An initial meeting of interested parties was convened to discuss the logistics and strategies involved to revive a statewide Learn to Swim campaign. 11. A Pacific Islands Regional meeting was convened to discuss USLA Agency Certification issues and physical performance standards with all island representatives in attendance. Page 1 of 1

57 United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Activity Report Date: 11/3/2016 President: Tom Gill Introduction Thank you Northwest Region for providing another new venue for the delegates and families to explore and enjoy. The SALA met in July in conjunction with our regional competition in Charleston, SC. This was our first competition in Charleston County since 1998 and we hope our next venture there will be much sooner. Save for some rocky entries, the venue was beautiful and the post party on the pier was beyond gracious. The typical characters played a huge role in the success of the games; many thanks to Nikki Bowie, Michael Bradley and their all-star team of helpers for providing a memorable two days for our athletes and meeting participants. The importance of our meeting was not lost despite starting at 7:30pm on Wednesday after the first full day of competition before dinner. Our minutes from the meeting reflect a lot of passion for all things USLA including competition and non-competition items. We also were happy to have the insight of National Public Education Chairwoman Denise Blair to update the members on the various items involved with pub ed. Items of interest from the meeting are noted below in the Activities and Recommendations sections. After the competition our region endured a hot summer and wet fall. Many of you likely followed along as Hurricane Matthew wound its way up the east coast damaging a number of our member beaches and causing a lot more harm from SC to VA than expected. Currently, the SALA finds itself along with the USLA in two areas trying to influence guard activity or the lack thereof. First, Duke Brown, President Davis, Liaison Brewster and I have been focusing our efforts on Myrtle Beach and their slow progress to separate lifesaving and commercial activity by the individuals responsible for both. It is a highly political situation that will test the USLA s lobbying efforts but progress can and must be made. I want to thank Duke Brown for his tireless efforts to enhance lifesaving in the Myrtle Beach area in too many facets to discuss here. More recently, members of the SALA from the newly formed Outer Banks Lifesaving Chapter of the USLA have started discussions to enhance safety in areas of the Outer Banks that have proven dangerous and under-guarded. I respectfully submit this report and look forward to working with each of you during the next three days. Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Held SALA competition and meeting in Charleston, SC. 2. Realized a 10% increase in membership for the 2016 season. 3. Approved the new Outer Banks Lifesaving Service Chapter of the USLA. 4. The 2017 competition and summer meeting will be hosted by Jacksonville Beach, FL. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration Region chairs and representatives will advise in committees. Page 1 of 1

58 United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Officer Activity Report Date: October24, 2016 Name / Office: Gerry Falconer, SER President I would like to thank the Northwest Region and their organizing committee for a warm welcome to beautiful, chilly Denver. Activities, Accomplishments, and Information: Regional: National: City of Hollywood Beach Safety Division faced issues of potential lifeguard cuts. Thankfully, support of the citizens and the SER helped avoid the cutbacks. Palm Beach County (PBC) continues to address the issue of Special Risk for PBC lifeguards. Hopefully, they will be successful in their efforts to attain Special Risk within Florida Retirement System (FRS). PBC Dennis Ward & Larry Russell have been working diligently towards this recognition for PBC lifeguards. The SER is seeking bill sponsors from both the Florida House and Senate to have Lifeguard Open Water Agency certification become a requirement under Florida law. Puerto Rico recently held a lifeguard championship for their lifeguards. Great to see PR developing with the assistance of Tony Landrua. Cuba.I have been approached by many SER members as to how to assist Cuban lifeguards. Currently, there are still political issues that need to be resolved first, but the future looks promising. The SER is exploring the formation of a USLA-SER Task Force to evaluate the status of open water lifesaving in Cuba. The Task Force would seek good will and educational purpose for sending members to Cuba. Sarasota County hosted a fantastic James MAC McCarthy Memorial Surf Lifesaving Championships. Thanks Scott Montgomery, Rob Martini and Drew Brittle and the Sarasota County crew. City of Hollywood hosted the Junior Lifeguard Regional competition. Thanks to Chief Bruce Wilkie & MSO Boki Corsovic site for the SER Pro & JG Championships will be hosted by Delray Beach, FL. Issues with the U-19 division was discussed. City of Dania Beach annual WHISKEY CREEK BENDER had a great turnout for a RACE for the CURE. Thanks Mike & Cyrus USLA National Lifeguard Championships are scheduled for Daytona Beach, FL August The SER will be hosting the 2017 Fall USLA National meeting. Dates & location TBA. Goals and Objectives: SER memberships continue to increase. The SER continues to grow and expand memberships. Page 1 of 2

59 Recommendations for Board Consideration: National Life membership application process reviewed. Appointments of Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs to ALL committees. Reconsideration of the need to expand delegate allotments for expanding regions. Page 2 of 2

60 Date: November 3, 2016 President: Michael A. Beuerlein United States Lifesaving Association Southwest Region Activity Report Introduction Southwest Region Delegates are happy to be in the Mile High City for this meeting. Many thanks to the Northwest Region for hosting us. Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Thank you to the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association, Chris Egan, Diego Bussato, Gus Avila, Casey Graham and all who volunteered to make the 2016 California Surf Lifesaving Championships such a success for the 3 rd year in a row at Huntington State Beach. 2. Likewise, we appreciate the Los Angeles County Surf Lifesaving Association, Jay Butki, Charlotte Graham and all who volunteered to represent the Southwest Region and USLA to make the 2016 USLA National Lifeguard Championships at Hermosa Beach an event to remember. 3. In 2010, Chris Okamoto from Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach approached me and asked if CSLSA would partner with Project Wipeout to help restore the program to its previous level of acclaim. For the past 7 years, CSLSA has adopted Project Wipeout as its signature public education program and provided the technical expertise and personnel to produce most of the program components. This year, Ian Burton (CSLSA s Project Wipeout Coordinator) and Mike Silvestri (CSLSA Public Education Chairman) continued to do a great job working with Hoag Hospital s new Project Wipeout Director, Lauren Tabios. Kai Bond was the Master of Ceremonies for the 2016 Lifeguard Conference and the agenda included sharks, lightning, spinal injuries and surfer s ear. We appreciate all of the agencies that continue to provide the staffing to keep Project Wipeout events (Orange County Fair, Imaginology, Festival of Children) going throughout the year. In 2017, Chief Rob Williams has expressed an interest for the home agency, the Newport Beach Lifeguards, to assume a more active role in managing Project Wipeout. CSLSA will continue to assist and support Project Wipeout as much as possible. 4. CSLSA s partnership with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) continues to be solid and represents our largest Public Education program to date. 27,000 Junior Lifeguards throughout the state will receive critical education this summer on skin cancer recognition and prevention. Educating these 9 to 17 year old children is a vital step in cancer prevention for communities up and down the California Coastline. JWCF introduced the Block the Blaze program to USLA in Virginia Beach and efforts continue to make this a national program. Page 1 of 2

61 5. Southwest Region Board Members continue to be actively involved in the California Marine Safety Chief s Association, the Orange County Marine Safety Chief s Association, the Orange County Training Officer s Association, the Orange County Drowning Prevention Task Force and the California Medal of Valor Selection Committee. These collaborations have elevated our profession. 6. Thank you to the Santa Cruz Surf Lifeguard Association for hosting the Fall 2016 Southwest Region Board of Director s Meeting. Their crew did an outstanding job with all of the events. We look forward to a productive Meeting. Page 2 of 2

62 United States Lifesaving Association Executive Director Activity Report Date: October 18, 2016 Officer: Kay Smiley Introduction Over the last six months, I have overseen the day-to-day operations of USLA, continued with established programs, and worked to keep new projects moving between meetings. I enjoyed working with volunteers and assisted with a variety of committees. I built relationships and provided leadership and support to regions, chapters, and agencies. The USLA mission and goals have been shared with companies in order to recruit new vendors and sponsors for the fall and spring Board of Directors Meeting and Educational Conference. And finally, I managed the collection of program fees and American Lifeguard Magazine advertisement fees. 1. Agency Master List Updated contact information on USLA agencies. 2. American Lifeguard Magazine Invoiced & collected payments from companies advertising in the American Lifeguard magazine and coordinated payments with our Treasurer, Michael Bradley. 3. American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Worked with our Director of Strategic Partnerships on the USLA accounts using ASHI to ensure accurate participation and sales records. Confirmed ASHI will be supporting USLA and attending the fall conference. 4. Annual Report Completed the 2015 annual report, which will be published on a digital platform again this year. Collected photographs from each region to use in the report. The public education programs highlighted in the annual report were selected from 2015 Public Education Survey responses. 5. Brand Agreements Updated files and notified President and Treasurer of upcoming contract expiration dates and schedule payments. 6. Certification Application Archives Continued to scan and uploaded archive certification applications to website. 7. Certifications Program - Worked with our Certification Chair, Tony Pryor, to issue letters and certificates to agencies approved at the Spring 2016 Board of Directors meeting. Collected 100% of the spring certification fees. Sent reminder notices to agencies due for renewal this fall, assisted agencies during the application process, answered questions, and sent invoices. Collected applications and distributed to certification officers per Tony Pryor s request. Obtained Report of Findings from certification officers and prepared list for approval at the fall certification committee meeting. Updated certification files and certified agency list on website. Contributed ideas to committee chair for the fall certification committee meeting agenda. Updated language in the USLA certification application to match the Open Water Guidelines. 8. Course Completion Cards Processed orders, verified training with training officers, and answered questions from agencies. 9. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Contacted USLA chapters located near CFC Charity Fair sites to ask for participation to help educate fair federal employees about USLA and our mission to increase donations to the USLA.

63 10. Foundation and Grants Completed Get Grants, a grant-writing course and attended Grow Your Grant seminar. Recruited Cheryl Baughn to be a USLA volunteer. Cheryl will help review grant material created for USLA. Researched potential foundations and grants. Prepared list of organizations with funding that matches USLA interests in technology, training, and public education. Submitted letters of inquires per grant instructions. 11. Member Communication Answered phone calls and s from members and certified agencies. Assisted with website inquires. 12. Membership Created spreadsheet with membership numbers & history to track trends and help with membership goals. Fulfilled request for membership list from chapters and regions. 13. Membership Survey 2016 Assisted in development of the membership survey and sent surveys to all adult members. Tallied open response answers from the survey and personally contacted over 50 members who requested to be contacted to share additional comments. This year we had a 22% increase in survey responses from the previous year. 14. National Championships Worked with volunteers to update and print award labels before the event. Served as head registrar at Nationals. Opened and worked the registration desk each day, assisted participants with check-in, onsite registrations, and managed payments. Wrote thank you notes, and sent photo of officials to 2016 volunteers. 15. Open Water Event Guidelines Met with Tony Pryor regarding Open Water Event Guidelines and communicate with attorney. 16. Policies In response to new questions now asked on the IRS 990 tax form related to governance and transparency of organizations, I researched sample policies for Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, and Document Retention Policy. 17. Project List Every two weeks, I complete a project list report for Peter Davis that shows my progress on projects and communicates successes/issues with projects. 18. Region Conference Support Assisted Northwest Region to contact USLA s account executive with Hilton Worldwide to help with hotel RFPs, negotiations, hotel contract. Supported and assisted Bob Bertrand with questions and recourses in preparation for the spring Board of Directors meeting. 19. Techsoup Researched and identified an affordable resources for Grant and Foundation research. 20. Statistics Contacted seasonal agencies with reminders to submit their annual statistics at the close of the 2016 season. This helped us obtain data from seasonal agencies and pushed our statistical pool to 140 reporting agencies in the highest number in the history of USLA data collection. 21. Strategic Plan Continued the strategic plan process. Working with Peter Davis during the first phase, identified eight strategic goals for the next two years. Developed project task sheet to track accomplishments. 22. Task Timer Continued to use Task Timer to log time spent on projects. 23. Taxes Assisted Michael Bradley in preparing a few sections of the 990 tax form. Assisted with Tax ID information for agencies as needed. 24. Vendor Agreement Proposal Worked with Jim McCray (Northwest Region) and Bob Bertrand (New England Region) to recruit vendors and exhibitors for both upcoming fall and spring Education Conferences. Recruited one sponsor and eight vendors for the fall meeting - four of the vendors are new to USLA Board of Director meetings. 25. Welcome Letter Project Developed and sent letters to new (rookie) lifeguards to welcome them into the USLA family and to promote membership and course completion cards.

64 Date: November 3, 2016 Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski United States Lifesaving Association Sponsorship Development Activity Report Activities, Accomplishments and Information (Since prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Worked on sponsors for 2016 Nationals, with some success. 2. Worked on sponsorship for the organization with some possible deals. 3. Worked on sponsorship for future Nationals. Looks promising but nothing definite to report. 4. Worked on Television production for 2017 and beyond. This will get done, just a matter of details. Page 1 of 1

65 Date: November 3, 2016 Editor: B. Chris Brewster Introduction United States Lifesaving Association American Lifeguard Magazine Editor Activity Report Since the spring Board of Directors meeting the summer edition was mailed on June 1 and the fall edition was mailed on October 18. The winter edition is scheduled to be mailed February 1. The subscriber base has been hovering around 9,500. This includes all adult and junior members with U.S. mailing address that are found to be valid mailing addresses (the mailing list is run through an address check and we do not ship to addresses that don t pass the review). The cost to the USLA of an issue of ALM, after all income and expenses are taken into account is running about $6,150. The annual cost is about $18,500. (This is a savings of approximately $7,300 per year over the average annual cost from 2012 to 2014.) The cost per member, per year to the USLA is now about $1.95. Financially, the magazine has benefitted in three ways that have reduced net costs. First is a direct electronic relationship with all of the advertisers to ensure that they are happy and have the chance to modify advertising in advance of each issue. This has improved relations with advertisers. Second is that the Webmaster Karissa Ickes set up on online billing system and advertisers who want the three issue discount are now required to pay in advance. Many do, which reduces billing issues. Third is that Executive Director Kay Smiley handles collections from advertisers who pay on an issue-by-issue basis. Our collections are near 100% (although always lagging just a bit as some advertisers delay payment). The prior editor was compensated $4,130 in 2014 ($1,376 per issue average). I receive no compensation, but receive reimbursement of my travel expenses up to $4,000 per year. After my stipend of $600 as a member of the Executive Committee, my expenses for Gettysburg were $705. I intend to endeavor to keep my expenses low. The job of the editor includes soliciting content, selecting content, writing content, editing content, soliciting advertising, liaising with advertisers to ensure their needs are met, working with a graphic designer who turns content into a magazine, managing a relationship with a printer which publishes and mails ALM, and ensuring this is all accomplished on time and within budget. We offer a page on ALM for submitting stories and photographs. I encourage all members of the Board of Directors to submit content and to encourage others to do so. I try to find content that has a broad appeal and that addresses issues of current interest that promote professionalism. I try to achieve regional balance, although this can be challenging since I receive varying amounts of material from the regions. I do endeavor to encourage writing of articles by those whose stories I ve heard about. If you know of a story you think ought to be run, especially if you know of someone interested in writing it, please let me know. Activities and Accomplishments (Since prior Board of Directors meeting) 1. Timing: Edited and mailed the summer and fall edition on time. ALM Editor Activity Report - Page 1 of 2

66 2. Content: Solicited written content from USLA members and other sources. Selected the most appropriate stories and edited each story. Wrote content for the magazine. 3. Budget: Operated ALM at a net cost that represents approximately a 20% reduction over the average cost during Recommendations for Board Consideration 1. Set the budget of ALM at a net cost of $18,500 per year (expenses over income). This is what it has cost over the past year, which is a significant savings over the past years as noted previously. Goals 1. Finish 2016 with a net cost under $18, Achieve 100% collection on advertising payments. 3. Further increase advertising revenue (this is limited by space, since about 50% of the summer edition is advertising). 4. Continue to mail on time. 5. Exceed Board and member expectations. ALM Editor Activity Report - Page 2 of 2

67 United States Lifesaving Association Public Information / Publicity Activity Report Date: 11/3/16 Officer: Tom Gill Introduction The media continues to recognize the USLA as an expert in all items beach related. While not every article or media bit turns out exactly as we want, overall our press is positive for the organization, the guards we represent and the public we aim to protect. Thanks to President Davis for jumping into the media fray and to Liaison Brewster who still receives and responds to multiple media requests. Also thanks to all of you who answered a call for media and represented your chapter, region or agency in a positive manner. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. Sample of groups either interviewed with, supplied information, referred to USLA members or provided background since the last meeting. 1.1 Cozi TV ran the beach safety PSAs during Memorial Day Weekend 1.2 Real Simple Magazine 1.3 Ami Magazine 1.4 MSN.com 1.5 The Press of Atlantic City 1.6 CBS Radio News San Francisco 1.7 Boston Globe 1.8 Great Lakes Today 2. Worked with PR firm at Nationals in LA to proof daily press releases, assisted with Thursday morning live shots by LA s #1 morning show and helped coordinate a couple of interviews with local media. Page 1 of 1

68 Presentation Date: November 3, 2016 Chair: B. Chris Brewster Introduction United States Lifesaving Association Textbook Project Group Activity Report The USLA Textbook Project Group has been working collaboratively since January. The members were advised at the outset that the work would involve a minimum of 400 hours each. We each blew past that minimum long ago. The Board should be aware of the immense amount of work being accomplished on your behalf by each member of the group. The members are to be commended for their diligence, skill, and time on task, especially considering that much of this took place over the busy summer season. The final content was delivered to the publisher in October. There will be much more to be done as the publisher consults with us, requests reviews of proofs, etc. Thank you Textbook Project Group members! Activities and Accomplishments (Since prior Board of Directors meeting) 1. Lesson Plans Bob Ogoreuc led this work with the able assistance of Duke Brown. There are now lesson plans for each chapter in the book. What will be done with lesson plans? They will be offered to all USLA Certified Agencies so the training officers will have a preplanned lesson plan to work from as they lecture students. 2. Test Bank Duke Brown led this work with the assistance of Jim McCrady. There are 100 sample test questions (and answers) that will be made available to instructors via the publisher s website. 3. Skill Sheets Kara Harrison led this work with the assistance of Bill Humphreys. There are 17 skill sheets. What are skill sheets used for? Skill sheets are used to grade students in the ability to demonstrate their skill competency in areas like paddleboard techniques and basic rescue. 4. Illustrations Kyle Maxwell led this work. This included soliciting photos and illustrations from lifeguards across the country, finding public domain artwork, and staging demonstrations of skills. Perhaps most time consuming was going through the book, chapter by chapter, to insert the most appropriate photos and illustrations in each area. 5. Editing Chris Brewster led this work, but essential to getting it right was review and input from the entire group. 6. Review Numerous individuals provided review of key areas of the book to ensure accuracy and currency Medical Peter Wernicki was the primary reviewer of medical issues. Brian Clark, a paramedic lifeguard from the San Diego Lifeguard Service provided further review. Activity Report, USLA Textbook Project Group: Page 1 of 2

69 6.2. Rip Currents and Oceanography Rob Brander of the University of New South Wales in Australia was our primary reviewer Statistics Rick Gould provided updated information and graphics Weather Brian Kyle, Lead Forecaster, National Weather Service, Houston/Galveston was our primary weather chapter reviewer Legal Chip More was our primary legal reviewer Emergency Operations Planning Lt. John Sandmeyer of the San Diego Lifeguard Service, a regional Homeland Security representative, provided the primary review, with assistance of Sgt. Bob Albers and Brian Clark Scuba Daniel Nord, Director, Divers Alert Network Medical Services provided the review. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. None Goals 1. PowerPoint Slides Adam Abajian is working on this project to create PowerPoint slides for each chapter that will be made available to all USLA certified agencies so that their instructors will have premade slides available for instruction. 2. Online Resources Chris Brewster will be working to standardize our various guidelines (e.g. shark, lightning) in a single format, updating the forms in the appendix of the current book, and working with Karissa Ickes to make the available online. 3. Final Editing Chris Brewster will be working with the publisher as the editing process proceeds and consulting with the project group as issues arise. 4. Delivery The goal is to have the book available for purchase no later than March 1, This is heavily dependent on the publisher s ability to move the work forward. Activity Report, USLA Textbook Project Group: Page 2 of 2

70 United States Lifesaving Association Certification Committee Activity Report Date: 11/3/16 Officer: Tony Pryor Introduction Howdy Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting. Include information on how the committee is promoting the Water Safety USA message) 1. Sent s to Certification Officers to remind them to ask their regions what they would like USLA to offer in the way of certifications. 2. Asked and received advice from the attorney s on Open Water Event Agency certification. Thanks Chip. 3. Updated the language in the section Steps to Certification in The Guidelines for Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification. 4. Sent welcome letters to new lifeguards from list provided by agencies. 5. Course Completion Cards were processed and delivered to lifeguards/agencies. 6. Issued letters and certificates to agencies approved at the Spring 2016 Board of Directors meeting. 7. Collected 100% of the spring certification fees. 8. Updated language on the USLA Lifeguard Certification Program application to match the Open Water Guidelines. 9. Sent reminder notices to agencies due for renewal this fall, collected applications, distributed to certification officers and prepared list for approval at fall committee meeting Conference Call(s) Summary 1. Didn t happen Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Adopt new language in the section Steps to Certification of The Guidelines for Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification Attachments 2. Suggested Certification Levels - Stephe McCormick 3. List of agencies for renewal and new as of October 24, The Guidelines for Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification (new language in the section Steps to Certification ) 5. The Open Water Event Certification with Chips suggestions Page 1 of 1

71 GUIDELINES FOR OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD AGENCY CERTIFICATION THE UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION United States Lifesaving Association Copyright: This document, including all terms and classifications, is the exclusive property of the United States Lifesaving Association. Reproduction is authorized only by written permission of the USLA President. Download copies of this document from the USLA Website (Certification section) at: USLA.ORG United States Lifesaving Association Overview The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) is a nonprofit membership organization. Our mission includes the promotion of high standards of professional open water lifesaving and the provision of water safety education to the general public. We are the United States' Full Member of the International Life Saving Federation ( To qualify as a professional member of USLA a person must be a direct, active employee of an ocean, bay, lake, river, or open water lifesaving or rescue service or a retired employee thereof. Our members include aquatic rescue professionals from lifeguard agencies throughout the US and from many allied aquatic rescue services. We also offer associate memberships to pool lifeguards, junior lifeguards, and members of the general public. Thus, any person may be a member of USLA. USLA members associate primarily through local USLA chapters, which are generally constituted by reason of a common hiring agency or for geographic unity. The chapters form nine regions: New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Pacific Islands, Southwest, and Northwest. Every area of the United States is represented by one of these regions. Regional representatives meet biannually at national meetings as the USLA Board of Directors. Membership dues help support USLA programs, including the National Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Those interested in USLA membership should first attempt to join through an existing local chapter. One may also join directly with USLA. For information on membership, forming a chapter, or any other programs, you can contact USLA as follows: World Wide Web: USLA Secretary (secretary@usla.org) PO Box 366 Huntington Beach, California Telephone: (866) FOR-USLA USLA Guidelines Page 1 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

72 INTRODUCTION All lifeguards and other open water rescuers, regardless of assignment, are expected to use their skills and abilities to help prevent injury and drowning in the aquatic environment. Not all lifeguard assignments are the same however, so the training and standards needed by lifeguards in different assignments varies. The most challenging assignment for a lifeguard is safeguarding natural bodies of water, which USLA refers to as open water. Unlike pools and waterparks, which are relatively similar regardless of locale, the crowd conditions, water currents, waves, dangerous animals, weather, and related conditions of open water differ greatly and pose unique obstacles to maintaining water safety. Furthermore, the responsibilities of open water lifeguards can include a wide variety of special assignments. Some examples are law enforcement, boat rescue, marine firefighting, cliff rescue, emergency dispatching, and flood rescue. Many beach lifeguards in California, Florida, and Hawaii are employed full time on a year-round basis, with some agencies providing 24-hour public safety service similar to that of a police or fire department. When open water lifeguarding began in the 1800 s, training standards and lifesaving techniques were set by local employers and varied widely. In the decades that followed, they were shared, becoming increasingly similar. In 1980, USLA co-hosted a conference in Galveston, Texas in an effort to develop guidelines for establishing nationally agreed upon open water recreational beach standards. All of the major groups in the US concerned with preventing loss of life in and around the water were represented. (You may download a copy of the report of this conference from the Lifeguard Library at The Galveston conference resulted in consensus on many issues, such as minimum swimming skills, age, and training needed by beach lifeguards. Shortly thereafter, USLA developed and published a booklet called Guidelines for Open Water Lifeguard Training. It embodied the core recommendations from Galveston, but went further to recommend curriculum standards and other minimum recommended standards. It has since been revised to the document you now read. In developing open water lifeguard training standards, USLA concluded that a single, rigid training program covering the widely varying conditions in open water areas throughout the United States would be prohibitively lengthy. It was also considered impractical and unnecessary, particularly since most lifeguards work for a single employer for their entire lifesaving career. USLA therefore designed a program with core instruction in basic lifesaving techniques, but one which requires local employers to adjust the training, within established parameters, to address local conditions. For this reason, a lifeguard trained under the USLA system must be retrained if the lifeguard moves to another area. USLA does not certify lifeguards or lifeguard instructors. Instead, USLA certifies lifeguard employers, including their training programs and standards, which follow USLA guidelines. The USLA certification system is therefore, in effect, an accreditation system for local lifeguard training programs. We consider our guidelines consistent with those of the highest quality open water lifesaving programs in the United States today. Many agencies surpass them and are strongly encouraged to continue providing the levels of excellence they have achieved. Lifesaving can continue to progress only if lifesaving agencies are willing to exceed the current norms, experimenting with new techniques and advanced equipment, the best of which will become the standards of tomorrow. Since USLA is an organization of open water rescue professionals, our certification programs are designed to meet the needs of rescuers in this environment. Our Lifeguard Agency Certification Program is designed for public safety agencies that provide preventive lifeguarding services. Our companion Aquatic Rescue Response Team certification program is designed for public safety providers which do not provide preventive lifeguard services, but have responsibility for responding to open water emergencies. The document you now hold details requirements for the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. For information on the ARRT program, contact USLA at our website ( or at 866-FOR-USLA. USLA Guidelines Page 2 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

73 STEPS TO CERTIFICATION Introductory Note: Training conducted under the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program must be conducted on the beaches of the agency where the lifeguard will be employed or on nearby beaches with comparable conditions and geographic features. To be certified an agency must adhere to the following USLA requirement: "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." Chair National Certification Committee: If you have questions not answered by this document, you may the National Certification Committee Chair at 1. Read the standards for open water lifeguards, trainees, and instructors to ensure that your agency is in compliance. If you do not employ full time lifeguards, you can ignore standards for these personnel. Existing lifeguard agencies which meet the certification guidelines may apply for certification and become certified at the appropriate level upon review and approval of the certification officer, certification committee and board of directors at the meeting following approval of their application. Newly established lifeguard agencies which apply for certification and meet the certification guidelines must operate for a period of one (1) season before certification may be approved. 2. Read the Minimum Equipment Standards and ensure that your agency is in compliance. 3. Read the Required Course Curriculum and ensure that your agency's basic training course includes all elements listed (except those specifically noted as optional). The curriculum is intended to ensure a broad understanding of the basic aspects of lifesaving, but allows tailoring to address local conditions. A copy of Open Water Lifesaving The United States Lifesaving Association Manual must be available to each trainee. In developing course curriculum, the Resource Material section may be of assistance. 4. An agency wishing to have its training program and standards nationally certified submits a completed Certification Application and Curriculum Checklist (available in the Certification section of Download and complete the online application. USLA requires that each applying agency has written policies in place detailing such items as your required swim test, CPR certifications, and Medical Aid certifications. Upload the policies/information that pertains only to each appropriate section please do not upload your entire training manual. PDF format is required. PDFs that require a password to open are not compatible with our system. with two copies of the agency's training curriculum and standards to the address listed on the form. A check covering the application and review fee must be enclosed. 5. The USLA Certification Administrator Secretary or designee will file one copy and send the second copy to a Certification Officer from the USLA region in which the agency lies. The Certification Administrator Secretary or designee will attempt to choose a Certification Officer who is geographically close to the applicant. 6. Within sixty (60) days of receiving an application, the Certification Officer is responsible for conducting a thorough review and submitting written findings. The review must include, at a minimum, checking all documents submitted and ensuring that they show the agency to be in compliance with the current guidelines of USLA, at either the minimum or advanced level. It is also suggested, but not required, that an on-site review be conducted for most agencies. An on-site review is required for newly established agencies. 7. Upon receiving the written findings of a Certification Officer, the Certification Administrator Secretary or designee will file a copy of the findings and forward a copy to the Certification Committee Chair for review by the National Certification Committee. This committee, which meets in May and November in conjunction with the Board of Directors, is responsible for recommending approval or disapproval to the Board, with final approval requiring a majority vote of the full Board. 8. In any case of a finding by the Certification Committee and concurrence by the USLA Board of Directors, at any time, that an applying agency provided information in the application that was materially USLA Guidelines Page 3 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

74 false or misleading, the application and agency certification shall be deemed void, the application fee shall be retained by USLA, and the agency shall be advised of the reason. A subsequent application by the agency shall not be accepted for a period of one year from action by the USLA Board of Directors and shall require documentation of full resolution of the issues which caused revocation. 9. Upon favorable decision by the Board of Directors, a certificate so stating and signed by the President and Certification Committee Chair, will be issued and valid for a period of three (3) years. The agency must then reapply, again submitting the current fee. 10. Any changes to the recommended guidelines and standards which may be made by the Board of Directors after an agency has been certified become effective for future applications and renewals, but create no mandate for currently certified agencies. However, all certified agencies are strongly encouraged to adhere to the most current recommended guidelines. 11. By applying for and accepting certification, the certified agency agrees to maintain all standards asserted in the application during the application and certification period. USLA certification is valid only so long as the certified agency continues to maintain these standards. In any case in which the USLA Certification Committee Chair determines that a certified agency s program fails to meet these standards, the Certification Committee Chair may suspend certification of the agency, which suspension is effected via written notice to an appropriate agency representative. A letter of suspension shall include details of the reasons and an explanation of how the suspension may be appealed, which shall be via a written letter to the USLA President, with copy to the Certification Committee Chair. This suspension shall be effective for 30 days, during which the National Certification Committee shall be consulted. With concurrence of the National Certification Committee, suspension may be extended an additional 60 days (for a total of 90 days). Within 90 days of suspension, the USLA Board of Directors or, between regular meetings of the Board of Directors, the USLA Executive Board shall review information provided by the Certification Committee Chair, the agency, and any other appropriate sources, and shall render a decision to revoke certification, to reinstate certification, or to take any other appropriate action. A letter of suspension shall include the following language: As of the date of this letter, you are no longer operating as a certified and approved USLA agency. All rights and privileges accompanying USLA certification have been suspended until further notice. You are instructed to remove all USLA signs, symbols and/or certification documents from public view. 12. The collection and publication of national lifesaving statistics is a critical service of USLA. The submission of annual statistics to USLA for each calendar year by March 1 of the following year is a requirement for any agency to achieve and maintain certification. This can be accomplished by mail or via the USLA website ( In the case of certified agencies which do not report their statistics by that date, a letter will be sent advising that failure to provide statistics within 30 days will result in suspension until and unless compliance with this requirement is achieved. That suspension will not require the procedures listed in #11 above, except that the Chair of the Certification Committee will send a letter of suspension and suspension shall be effective until a valid statistical report is received by USLA for the year in question. USLA Guidelines Page 4 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

75 USLA Certification Officer Certification Officers are the persons primarily responsible for evaluating whether an applying agency adheres to the recommended guidelines of USLA at either the minimum or advanced level. Certification Officers then make recommendations to the national Certification Committee, which recommends approval or disapproval to the USLA Board of Directors. Certification Officers serve without compensation. The following are the criteria under which a Certification Officer may be appointed. Membership -- A candidate must be a current voting member of USLA. Lifesaving Experience -- A candidate must have a minimum of 4,000 hours experience as an open water lifeguard. Supervisory/Instruction Experience -- It is recommended, but not required, that a candidate for the position of Certification Officer have supervisory experience in an open water lifeguard agency and/or experience as an instructor in an open water lifeguard agency. Summary of Qualifications -- A candidate must compile a resume detailing qualifications. Nomination -- A candidate must be recommended for appointment by the Regional Council. Appointment -- The USLA President shall have the sole discretion for appointment of a Certification Officer once nominated by a Regional Council. It is recommended that the President attempt to balance the need for an adequate number of Certification Officers from each region against the administrative burden posed by having more than is necessary. Term of Appointment -- Appointments shall be for no more than two years, at which time a candidate may be reappointed under the same terms as for initial appointment. Certification -- No Certification Officer may certify an agency with which the Certification Officer is currently affiliated. USLA Guidelines Page 5 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

76 Open Water Lifeguard Instructor The following are standards for instructors of open water lifeguard training programs. These are the standards for lead instructors. This does not preclude the use of assistants, field training officers or others who do not meet these standards. Open Water Lifeguard Instructors are directly responsible for ensuring that standards are met and that all training modules are taught by persons with proper credentials. Standards To Be Met and Maintained Include: 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 which meets the standards of USLA. (Agencies applying for initial certification may need to request a waiver from this requirement.) Education Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. First AidMedical 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 aidmedical 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. Additional Standards for Advanced Agency Certification Include: Work Experience Must have worked a minimum cumulative total of 2,000 hours of employment compiled in no fewer than five seasons as a seasonal lifeguard or above at a lifeguard agency certified as meeting the minimum standards of USLA. Training Experience At least two seasons experience as an instructor or assistant instructor of a program which meets the minimum standards for USLA certification. Scuba Certified Certified as a scuba diver by a nationally recognized certifying agency. USLA Guidelines Page 6 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

77 Open Water Lifeguard Trainee An Open Water Lifeguard Trainee is a lifeguard in training. This category was created to address the needs of some agencies to train lifeguards in-service, rather than the preferred method of conducting a training academy prior to assignment. First aidmedical aid and CPR training must be given and the swim standard met before the lifeguard is given any assignment on the beach. The remaining training must be provided within 30 calendar days from the first day of deployment of the lifeguard. Open Water Lifeguard Trainees may work only under the direct and immediate supervision (side-by-side in the same station or area) of a Full Time Open Water Lifeguard or a Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard, either with at least 1,000 hours experience. Standards To Be Met and Maintained Include: Age A minimum of 16 years of age. Swimming Ability Demonstrates an ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards), without equipment that enhances buoyancy or propulsion, over a measured course in ten minutes or less. USLA requires that each applying agency have a written policy in place detailing its required swim test. The policy may, for example, be published in a policy manual or included in an official job announcement and must make clear that this is a standard that must be met and maintained by all lifeguards. Health & Fitness Possesses adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard as documented by a medical doctor, or the doctor s designated physician s assistant or ARNP (advanced registered Nurse Practitioner). First AidMedical Aid Certification Certified as having successfully completed a first aidmedical aid course accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment. Total formal first aidmedical aid training, including the certified first aidmedical aid course (but not the CPR course), shall be no less than 21 hours. CPR Certification Currently certified as having successfully completed a course in providing one person adult, two person adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including obstructed airway training, AED, BVM, and use of barrier devices, accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment. Strength & Stamina Successfully completes a pre-employment test demonstrating adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard. USLA Guidelines Page 7 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

78 Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard A Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard is a lifeguard employed part time, whether hourly or seasonally. For lifeguard agencies which provide services seasonally, the only employees are usually seasonal. Therefore, these agencies are not required to meet standards for Full Time Open Water Lifeguards. Standards To Be Met and Maintained Include: Age A minimum of 16 years of age. Swimming Ability Demonstrates an ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards), without equipment that enhances buoyancy or propulsion, over a measured course in ten minutes or less. The annual swim standard must be met before returning to lifeguard duties. USLA requires that each applying agency have a written policy in place detailing its required swim test. The policy may, for example, be published in a policy manual or included in an official job announcement and must make clear that this is a standard that must be met and maintained by all lifeguards. Health & Fitness Possesses adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard as documented by a medical doctor, or the doctor s designated physician s assistant or ARNP (advanced registered Nurse Practitioner). First AidMedical Aid Certification Certified as having successfully completed a first aidmedical aid course accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment. Total formal first aidmedical aid training, including the certified first aidmedical aid course (but not the CPR course), shall be no less than 21 hours. CPR Certification Currently certified as having successfully completed a course in providing one person adult, two person adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including obstructed airway training, AED, BVM, and use of barrier devices, accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment. Training Certified as successfully completing a course consisting of a total of not less than 40 hours in open water lifesaving which meets the curriculum requirements of the United States Lifesaving Association. This shall not include the minimum training hours required for first aidmedical aid or CPR. Scuba Training Any lifeguard who will be required to utilize scuba in the course of employment must, at a minimum, be certified as a scuba diver at the basic level by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Strength & Stamina Successfully completes a pre-employment test demonstrating adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard. Additional Standards for Advanced Agency Certification Include: First Medical Aid Certification Certified as a first an emergency medical responder in a first medical aid course, accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment, which is equivalent to Department of Transportation First Emergency Medical Responder. Total formal first aidmedical aid training in the certified first aidmedical aid course, including CPR training, shall be no less than hours. Training Certified as successfully completing a course consisting of a total of not less than 48 hours in open water lifesaving which meets the curriculum requirements of the United States Lifesaving Association. This shall not include the minimum training hours required for first aidmedical aid or CPR. USLA Guidelines Page 8 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

79 Full Time Open Water Lifeguard A Full Time Open Water Lifeguard, also known as a Permanent Open Water Lifeguard, is a lifeguard appointed to a full time, year round position as a lifeguard at an open water beach, who has successfully completed a probationary period. A probationary full time open water lifeguard must, at a minimum, meet the minimum standards of a Seasonal Open Water Lifeguard during the probationary period. Standards To Be Met and Maintained Include: Experience Must have worked no less than 1,000 hours as an open water lifeguard at the beaches of the hiring agency. Age A minimum of 18 years of age. Education Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Swimming Ability Demonstrates an ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards), without equipment that enhances buoyancy or propulsion, over a measured course in ten minutes or less. Demonstrates an ability to successfully perform an open water rescue. USLA requires that each applying agency have a written policy in place detailing its required swim test. The policy may, for example, be published in a policy manual or included in an official job announcement and must make clear that this is a standard that must be met and maintained by all lifeguards. Health & Fitness Possesses adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard as documented by a medical doctor, or the doctor s designated physician s assistant or ARNP (advanced registered Nurse Practitioner). First AidMedical Aid and CPR Certification Certified as a first responderan emergency medical responder in a first aidmedical aid course, accepted by the Federal Government or by the state government in the state of employment, which is equivalent to Department of Transportation First Emergency Medical Responder. Total formal first aidmedical aid and CPR training, in the certified first aidmedical aid course, shall be no less than hours. Training Certified as successfully completing a course consisting of a total of not less than 48 hours in open water lifesaving which meets the curriculum requirements of the United States Lifesaving Association. This shall not include the minimum training hours required for first aidmedical aid and CPR. Scuba Training Any lifeguard who will be required to utilize scuba in the course of employment must, at a minimum, be certified as a scuba diver at the basic level by a nationally recognized certifying agency. Strength & Stamina Demonstrates an the ability, through a test of strength and stamina, to perform the rigorous physical duties of an open water lifeguard. Additional Standards for Advanced Agency Certification Include: First AidMedical Aid and CPR Certification Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. USLA Guidelines Page 9 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

80 Recurring Training Recurring training is essential to ensuring that personnel maintain adequate levels of knowledge and fitness to continue to perform lifesaving tasks. In addition to maintaining the minimum standards necessary for the position, employees should be provided drills and formal training to ensure high levels of performance. Standards for Recurring Training: Daily Physical Training - Employees are provided daily opportunities, conditions permitting, for activities such as swimming, rescue board training and running. Annual Rescue Skills Training - Subsequent to initial training being provided, employees are provided a minimum of 16 hours per year in formal training. Additional Standards for Recurring Training for Advanced Agency Certification: Regular Drills - Drills are conducted such as mock rescues and other emergencies at least once per month which allow each employee some degree of participation. USLA Guidelines Page 10 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

81 Minimum Equipment Standards Rescue At least one rescue floatation device (RFD) for each lifeguard on duty. Mask(s) and snorkel(s) readily accessible to mount an underwater search and rescue, as appropriate. Binoculars readily accessible in the beach area, and in each main tower and emergency vehicle. Marker buoy(s) readily accessible for submerged victim search and rescue. Swim fins for rescue purposes readily accessible to lifeguards as appropriate according to local conditions. Medical A first medical aid kit adequate to treat minor injuries at each staffed lifeguard post. A first medical aid kit adequate to treat both minor and major medical emergencies at each beach area. Equipment to protect against bloodborne pathogens consistent with OSHA requirements. Spinal stabilization equipment, including spineboard, head and neck immobilization devices, and fastening devices readily accessible at each beach area. Oxygen readily accessible at each staffed beach area, with all lifeguard personnel trained in its use. A cardiac defibrillator 1 (or defibrillators) readily accessible at each staffed beach area, with personnel trained in its use (highly recommended for all agencies, required to achieve advanced certification or advanced recertification after January 1, 2004). Communications Equipment for lifeguards to communicate with the public at a distance (ex: whistles, megaphone(s), air horn(s), etc.) Two-way radios or similar Equipment equipment for lifeguard to lifeguard communication. Equipment for lifeguards to immediately activate local emergency medical services (EMS). Personnel Needs Lifeguards are required to wear an easily identifiable uniform, denoting the wearer as a trained rescuer (ex: "Lifeguard," "Beach Patrol," "Marine Safety") and denoting the employing agency. Sunscreen for all lifeguard personnel. Reasonable equipment to protect lifeguards from sun exposure. Record Keeping and Reporting A system for documenting lifeguard activities, consistent with USLA standards, with annual statistical data reported to the USLA statistics coordinator by March 1 of each year. 1 Automatic external defibrillator (AED) or semi-automatic defibrillator USLA Guidelines Page 11 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

82 Resource Material Required for All Students: The Open Water Lifesaving The United States Lifesaving Association Manual, United States Lifesaving Association, B. Chris Brewster - Editor, ISBN Recommended: Advanced Diving Technology and Techniques, National Association of Underwater Instructors, ISBN Chapman Piloting and Seamanship, Elbert S. Maloney, ISBN The DAN Emergency Handbook: A Guide to the Identification of and First Aid for Scuba (Air Diving Emergencies), John Lippman, Stan Bugg, ISBN Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, James D. Heckman - Editor, ISBN Emergency Response, American Red Cross, 1997, ISBN X First Responder, National Standard Curriculum, US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Incident Command System (NFA-ICS-SM), National Emergency Training Center, FEMA Scuba Lifesaving and Accident Management, YMCA, Tom Leaird - Editor, ISBN X Swiftwater Rescue, Slim Ray, ISBN Technical Rescue Program Development Manual, United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency Waves & Beaches, Willard Bascom, ISBN USLA Guidelines Page 12 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

83 Required Course Curriculum Terms Identify means provide a full explanation to students and take steps to validate their comprehension and retention. Demonstrate means show students how to accomplish the skill and ensure that they can adequately demonstrate an ability perform it. I. Basic Rescue Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the importance of a lifeguard maintaining a position of safety when effecting a rescue. 2. Identify the appropriate method of entry for various types of water conditions, including, if applicable to the agency's beaches: a) Shallow water b) Deep water c) Unfamiliar water d) Surf 3. Identify the characteristics of a proper approach to a victim. 4. Identify considerations when making contact with a victim. 5. Identify the appropriate victim approach for different rescue situations: front surface, rear surface or underwater. 6. Identify the value of an arm assist or cross chest carry a cross-chest tow, modified crosschest tow, or armpit tow for a given rescue situation. 7. Identify appropriate methods of lifting and removing a victim from the water. 8. Identify the priority of resuscitation over removal of a victim from the water. 9. Identify the general principles of defenses, release, and escapes from a panicked victim. 10. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using swim fins during rescues. 11. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of reaching, wading, and throwing assists. 12. Identify the need to assess for spinal injury prior to effecting a rescue or moving a victim. 13. Identify the physiological response and behavioral sequences in victim recognition. Skill Objectives 1. Demonstrate stride jump, the shallow water dive, and porpoising. 2. Demonstrate the heads-up breast stroke, and heads-up crawl stroke, and quick reverse. 3. Demonstrate the front surface approach, rear surface approach, and submerged victim approach and level-off. 4. Demonstrate the cross-chest tow, modified cross-chest tow, or armpit towarm assist and cross chest carry. 5. Demonstrate appropriate methods of lifting and removing a victim from the water. 6. Demonstrate releases defenses and escapes from a panicked victim or victims. 7. Demonstrate the donning and use of swim fins in rescue if swim fins are used by the agency. 8. Demonstrate donning and clearing of mask and snorkel. 8.9., and Demonstrate a surface dive to recover a and recovery of a minimum 150 pound victim from a depth of at least ten feet of water Demonstrate proper spinal injury management during a rescue. USLA Guidelines Page 13 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

84 II. Professional Lifeguarding Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the primary and secondary additional functions of a lifeguard. 2. Identify the need for policies and standard procedures. 3. Explain the role of public relations in lifeguarding. 4. Identify proper appropriate methods of communicating with the public. 5. Identify functions of tower systems, particularly those used by the employing agency. 6. Identify the uses of mobile vehicle support if used by the agency. 7. Identify the uses of both power motorized and non-power motorized vessel support. 8. Identify the correct way to interface with other local safety agencies including ambulance services, police, and rescue personnel. Identify the emergency operation plan (EOP) to summon and utilize these agencies when needed. 9. Identify the importance of equipment maintenance. 10. Identify factors which increase the risk of legal action. 11. Identify the purpose of uniforms. 12. Identify the importance of in-service training. 13. Identify the need for skin and eye protection from environmental exposure. 14. Identify the risks of personal injury to lifeguards posed by trauma and biohazards, particularly during training and rescue responses. 15. Identify methods of promoting personal safety through stretching exercises, use of wetsuits and other protective gear, and the use of rescue equipment and victims as buffers from sources of injury. 16. Identify the need for and methods to access back-up in emergencies. III. Environmental Conditions Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the various types of waves and the forces effecting their formation if the agency serves a beach with wave action. 2. Identify the characteristics and means of recognizing the types of currents experienced in the waters served by the agency. 3. If rip currents are present at beaches served by the agency, identify each of the various types of rip currents. 4. Identify the hazards associated with the following which are present at beaches served by the agency: a) Rip currents b) Longshore currents c) Tidal currents d) River currents e) Inshore holes f) Rocks g) Reefs h) Lightning i) Offshore winds j) Bottom contours and composition k) Jetties and piers k)l) Sand collapse Formatted USLA Guidelines Page 14 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

85 IV. Communications Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the basic functions of a communications system. 2. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the following means of communication: a) Personal contact b) Whistle c) Flags d) Telephones and intercoms e) Two-way radio f) Public address systems g) Megaphones h) Hand signals i) Signs 3. Identify the following arm signals from a lifeguard in the water: a) Assistance required b) Resuscitation required c) Missing swimmer (Code X) c)d) All clear (OK) 4. Identify the following arm signals from a lifeguard on shore: a) Return to the beach b) Go farther out c) Go left d) Go right e) Stay there (or search there) 5. Identify the "No Swimming" flag and the diver flag. 6. Identify the following signs when used by the employing agency: a) Swimming permitted b) Swimming prohibited c) Surfing permitted d)a) Surfing prohibited 7. Identify appropriate telephone phone procedures. 8. Identify appropriate two-way radio procedures if two-way radios are used by the agency: a) Internal radio procedures b) Radio procedures with other agencies Skill Objectives 1. Demonstrate all methods of inter-lifeguard communication used by the agency including: a) Hand/arm signals b) Whistle systems c) Two-way radios d) Telephones 2. Demonstrate all methods of lifeguard to swimmer communications used by the agency including: a) Personal contact b) Whistle c) Public address systems d) Megaphones e) Signs USLA Guidelines Page 15 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

86 V. Records and Reporting Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the need for precision in keeping written records. 2. Identify important details which should be included in an accident report. 3. Identify the importance of incident and activity reports as legal documents. 4. Identify the need for keeping accurate statistics on agency activities Identify the value of annual reporting of agency statistics to the USLA VI. Preventive Lifeguarding Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify ways to recognize potential victims and proper water scanning techniques. 2. Identify hazards, such as the following, which are experienced at the locale of the employing agency: a) Calm and rough water b) Warm and cold Cold water c) Jetties d) Piers e) Storm drains f) Rocks g) Reefs h) Creeks or streams i) Rip currents and other water currents j) Water animals, particularly those which can cause harm k) Surf 3. Identify indications and signals of distress from: a) Power Motorized boats b) Sail boatssailboats c) Divers d) Surfers, including boardsailors stand-up-paddleboarders, sailboarders, and kitesurfers 4. Identify the value of an offshore platform in management of a swimming crowd and identification of victims in distress. VII. Rescue Techniques and Procedures Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the rescue tube and rescue can buoy in the following situations: a) Unconscious victim b) Multiple victim rescue c) Defense against a panicked victim d) Rescue breathing in the waterin-water ventilations 2. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the rescue paddleboard in the following situations: a) Long distance rescue b) Multiple victim rescue c) Rough water or high surf rescue d) Artificial respiration Providing ventilations on a rescue board e) CPR on a rescue board 3. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the landline, if used by the employing agency, in the following situations:. a) Rescue of a single victim Formatted USLA Guidelines Page 16 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

87 b) Rescue of multiple victims c)a) Special situations 4. Identify considerations when utilizing a helicopter for a rescue. 5. Identify considerations when assisting a disabled vessel and the passengers thereof. 6. Identify considerations of the following rescue situations where they may develop on beaches served by the employing agency: a) Rescue from a pier b) Rescue from rock areas c) Rescue of a scuba diver d) Rescue of victims in a rip current e) Rescue of victims in various surf conditions 7. Identify the benefits, limitations and proper methods of using motorized powered and nonpowered motorized vessels for the following tasks: a) Preventive lifeguarding b) Calm water rescue c) Rough water rescue d) Multiple victim rescue e) Victim transport f) Victim resuscitation and CPR f)g) Identify the usefulness and limitations of the landline, if used by the employing agency Skill Objectives 1. Demonstrate the use of the rescue tube or rescue can buoy for the following situations: a) Conscious victim b) Unconscious victim c) Panicked victim d) Artificial respiration in the waterin-water ventilations e) Multiple victims 2. Demonstrate the use of the rescue paddleboard in the following situations: a) Conscious victim b) Unconscious victim c) Artificial respiration Providing ventilations on a rescue board d) Multiple victims VIII. First Medical Aid in the Aquatic Environment Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify conditions which warrant suspicion of head, neck, and backspinal injuries. 2. Identify methods of handling head, neck, and backsuspected spinal injuries. 3. Identify the symptoms and treatments for the following injuries or medical problems: a) Injuries caused by dangerous water animals and organisms in the locale of the agency b) Drugs/alcohol c) Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke d) Sunburn e) Hypothermia f) Near drowning (water aspiration) a) Resuscitation of drowning victims b) Injuries from aquatic life common to your area c) Cold water injuries Skill Objective 1. Demonstrate methods for safely extricating a person with head, neck or back suspected spinal injuries from distress. Formatted Formatted USLA Guidelines Page 17 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

88 IX. Search and Recovery Knowledge Objectives 1. Identify methods for establishing landmarks in searches for submerged victims. 2. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the line sweep parallel, fan, and circular sweep search patterns. 3. Identify the usefulness and limitations of the use of mask, fins, and snorkel in search and rescue operations. 4. Identify the usefulness and limitations of scuba in search and rescue operations. 5. Identify considerations in body recovery. 6. Identify line and shore signals for search and recovery. 7. Identify the use of range marks cross-bearings in fixing the "last known point" of the victim prior to submersion. Skill Objectives 1. Demonstrate a lineparallel, fan, sweep and circular sweep search. 2. Demonstrate the use of range markscross-bearings and marker buoys. USLA Guidelines Page 18 of 18 Rev: February 2014April 2016

89 Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:14:16 PM Central Daylight Time Subject: FW: Open Water Event Agency Cer3fica3on Date: Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:12:59 PM Central Daylight Time From: Kay Smiley From: John More Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:39 AM To: Kay Smiley Cc: 'More Chip' Tony Pryor Subject: Re: Open Water Event Agency Cer3fica3on Kay and Tony, I think this is well done. The only suggestions I have are to amend the 5th paragraph in the purpose section to emphasize that we are certifying based on the documents submitted not through actual visits or inspection unless that is not the case. The only other item would to be to consider recommending that site training be done without qualification or conditions but I leave that to the expertise of the committee and the board. Hope this helps. Chip Page 1 of 2

90 Fall Applications Submitted (as of ) Certification Alliance Beach Patrol, NJ Atlantic Beach Patrol, FL California State Parks, CA Coronado Beach Lifeguards, CA Deerfield Beach - Ocean Rescue, FL Delaware State Parks - Beach Patrol, DE East Bay Regional Park District, CA Emerald Coast Lifesaving Association ARRT, FL Honolulu Ocean Rescue Safety, HI Huntington Beach Beach Marine Safety Division, City of, CA Lake Mission Viejo Lifeguard Department, CA Lantana Marine Safety, FL Los Angeles Fire Department (Beaches), County of, CA Newport Beach Fire Department, CA NH State Beach Patrol - Hampton Beach Lifeguards, NH North Myrtle Beach, City of, SC Oceanside Fire Department - Lifeguard Division, CA Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, FL Santa Barbara County Lifeguards, CA Sarasota County Beach Patrol, FL St. John's County Fire Rescue, FL Surf City Beach Patrol, NJ Ventura County Harbor Department, CA New Applications Submitted Regular Advanced Regular Advanced Regular Advanced Regular ARRT Regular Advanced Regular Advanced Advanced Advanced Regular Regular Advanced Regular Regular Regular Advanced Regular Regular Certification Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Jetty Park Ocean Rescue Division Town of Little Compton: South Shore and Goosewing Beach Ventura Port District - Harbor Patrol ARRT North Bethany Beach Patrol Bay County Parks and Recreation Henlopen Acres Beach Club Port Aransas City Carpinteria (Hold Over From Spring) City of Corpus Christi Beach Rescue (Hold Over From Spring) Advanced Advanced ARRT Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

91 Fall Applications That Still Need To Be Submitted Certification Hollywood Florida Beach Safety Division, FL Mt. Gilead,MD Kure Beach, Town of, NC Agencies That Will Not Be Renewing in Fall of 2016 Advanced Regular Regular Certification Humboldt Bay Fire Department, CA WILL NOT BE RENEWING Coeur d'alene, City of, ID WILL NOT BE RENEWING Aloha Surf Lifesaving, HI WILL NOT BE RENEWING ARRT Advanced Regular

92 Agency Type Certification Officer ROF received as of PAID Seasonal Eddie ROF Received PAID Seasonal Duke Brown ROF Received PAID Y/R Rick Gould ROF Received invoice sent on Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ invoice sent on Y/R Jim McCrady ~ PAID Seasonal Tom Perry ROF Received PAID Seasonal Jim McCray ROF Received PAID Y/R Joe McManus ROF Received PAID Y/R Ralph Goto ~ invoice sent on Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ PAID Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ invoice sent on Y/R Jim McCrady ~ PAID Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ invoice sent on Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ PAID Seasonal Jim Farrell ROF Received PAID Seasonal Duke Brown ROF Received PAID Y/R Vince Lombardi ~ PAID Y/R Joe McManus ROF Received invoice sent on Seasonal Rick Gould ROF Received invoice sent on Y/R Jim McCrady ~ invoice sent on Y/R Joe McManus ROF Received PAID Seasonal Dave/Eddie ROF Received PAID Seasonal Rick Gould ROF Received PAID Agency Type Certification Officer ROF PAID Seasonal Joe McManus ~ PAID Seasonal Scott Hansson ~ invoice sent on Y/R Rick Gould ROF Received PAID Seasonal Eddie ~ PAID Y/R Joe McManus ~ invoice sent on Seasonal Tom Perry ROF Received Invoice sent on Seasonal Tony Pryor ~ PAID Seasonal Rick ~ PAID Y/R Kim/Tony Pending PAID

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95 19 October 2016 MEMORANDUM TO: FR: RE: Tony Pryor, Certification Committee Chair Stephe McCormick Suggested Certification Levels Following is an outline of my suggestion for progressive steps toward agency certification. Please let me know what you think, and if you would like to make this a topic of discussion at the next meeting. BACKGROUND At our last national meeting in Gettysburg, Mr. Brewster posed the question, why should we create a certification category for so few agencies in existence? I feel I did not respond to that question well at the time. After more thoughtful consideration of that question, discussions with fellow USLA members, and other objectives assigned to the Professional Development Committee, I came up with this idea. I think the occasional / special event agency certification should be approved when more agencies present and contribute to its drafting. Mr. Brewster is right to think that we should not draft guidelines for one or a few agencies and hope that others that follow will fit them. It puts us at risk of having to contradict ourselves in the future, and could potentially alienate those groups still unknown to us. Those groups are out there; they re just not engaged with the USLA... yet. One goal of the Professional Development Committee is to increase the participation of young and new professionals in USLA programs and services. The group has discussed a variety of initiatives that share goals of other committees like certification, public education, membership, etc. This got me thinking about ways to engage professionals not only in USLA agencies, but also in potential USLA agencies. Which got me thinking about what it takes to become a USLA agency. STEPS TOWARD CERTIFICATION Full certification is ambitious for any agency, and particularly challenging for non-municipal agencies such as private beaches, waterfront camps, park systems, community associations, etc. Guidelines are strict, as they should be. But given the choice of all or nothing, many potential agencies, unable to meet such expectations for a variety of reasons beyond their control, choose nothing, and may never engage with USLA. I suspect there are many agencies nationwide that serve open-water sites or events, doing it largely on their own, or with training curriculum and equipment that is inappropriate or inadequate. Therefore, I suggest establishing levels of progress toward certification, with advanced certification being the highest level and ultimate goal for any agency. The levels would be relatively easy to establish (though not without some spirited discussion), by simply breaking down the current certification requirements into incremental parts toward a whole. Just as an example, the levels might look something like this: Pre-Certified Agency, Level 1 for agencies with lifeguards certified by other nationally recognized training programs, tasked with serving open water sites on an occasional basis. Training and equipment would be the minimum necessary requirements for serving an open-water environment. Pre-Certified Agency, Level 2 for seasonal and annual agencies taking initial steps toward USLA certification. These pre-certified agencies would meet essential requirements for equipment and training to serve open-water sites on a regular or recurring basis.

96 Pre-Certified Agency, Level 3 for seasonal and annual agencies making progress toward USLA certification. These agencies would meet reasonable requirements for equipment and training, with the goal of shortly achieving full certification. This could also serve as a probationary level for agencies certified in the past. Certified Agency for seasonal and annual agencies that meet currently established guidelines for certification Advanced Certified Agency for seasonal and annual agencies that meet currently established guidelines for advanced certification NEW & EMERGING AGENCIES A progressive system could potentially bring forth agencies of all types (annual, seasonal, and occasional) that aspire to earn USLA certification, but have not yet met all the requirements. These organizations would engage with and benefit the USLA in a variety of ways: Get USLA consultation and guidance toward meeting certification requirements, thereby expanding the reach and impact of the USLA Pay a fee for their pre-certified status, in exchange for the aforementioned guidance and other benefits, such as listing in USLA s web site, annual report, and other publications Help the USLA focus its member recruitment efforts by identifying these agencies as ones with leaders and/or lifeguards that are prospective USLA members Contribute to discussions of critical issues at the regional and national level CERTIFICATION RENEWAL For those already certified agencies seeking renewal, a progressive system could be of mutual benefit to them and the USLA, especially in the case that the agency no longer meets the certification requirements. This occurs, as you know, for a variety of reasons. Issues like department restructuring, leadership transitions, staff turnover, budget cuts, and more can result in agencies not having resources to meet certification criteria. In this case, an agency going through a rebuilding could be assigned to a precertified level until it is able to meet certification criteria once again. Having options would take pressure off the certification officer, and would ensure the likelihood that the agency in question remains connected to the USLA, rather than sever ties completely as a result of being rejected. CONCLUSION As the nation s authority on open-water safety, the USLA has a responsibility to not only set standards, but to lay out a path for achievement. Expanding the certification program in such a way that welcomes developing agencies would do this, and help standardize open-water lifeguarding across the country, a goal outlined in the strategic plan. Establishing steps toward certification would also go a long way toward changing the perception of the USLA as a closed group, only open to those that can meet all certification criteria at once. As well, the USLA s newly revised and easy-to-deliver curriculum, and the much-anticipated lifeguard trainer program, provide a timely opportunity to do this. With something fresh, relevant, and tangible, the USLA is uniquely positioned to educate emerging agencies to improve their level of safety and work toward meeting all USLA guidelines. All of this supports the USLA s mission to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means.

97 Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Adrienne Groh Introduction United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts, Awards, Recognition, and Presentation Activity Report Thank you Pacific Northwest for hosting what we know will be a fabulous meeting. We had a great time in Gettysburg. The setting was educational and historic, and allowed the USLA and this committee to commit to preparing for the future success of the association. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting. Include information on how the committee is promoting the Water Safety USA message) 1. The committee is dedicated to expanding recognition both internally and externally to include not only surf rescues and acts that involve active recovery, but also to include extraordinary work within and outside of the association. This will help promote the continued conversation of universal water safety by recognizing individuals and groups who promote the mission of drowning prevention. 2. The committee discussed a mission statement for the National Awards Program and will finalize in committee 3. The committee continued to work with the website coordinator to streamline applications and plans to work toward total recognition of MOV on the website. 4. The heroic act chair made contact with the city of Grand Isle, LA to assist the municipality with lifesaving coverage and recognize their new commitment to patron safety. 5. The committee produced awards and recognitions approved at the Gettysburg meeting and provided agencies with awards for presentations in local communities. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Review and discuss the new award recognition categories that will promote lifesaving universally by recognizing internal and extremal efforts. 2. Discuss and vote on current submissions for recognition Page 1 of 1

98 Date: November, 4 th, 2016 Officer: David Robinson United States Lifesaving Association Junior Guard Activity Report Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting. Include information on how the committee is promoting the Water Safety USA message) 1. Sent out JG of the year submission to Junior Guard representatives 2. Collected curriculum examples for addition to the JG Library to increase the number of JG programs and quality Conference Call(s) Summary The Junior Lifeguard Chair and Vice-Chairs held a conference call on We discussed the action report from the Spring NBOD meeting and created the agenda for the Fall Meeting. Other discussion topics: Setting Junior Guard goals that correspond to the National Strategic priorities and identifying measures that show progress on the goals at the next meeting. Increasing participation in the JG Library to continue to grow samples of curriculum, waivers etc. Discuss the art contest with the related message promoting water safety USA Outreach to create a social media presence and identify legality of photos Interest from the Certification Committee to create a Junior Lifeguard Instructor training The opportunity to award JG of the year to 2 individuals based on the act which would qualify them for JG of the year we will bring this before the committee Page 1 of 1

99 United States Lifesaving Association Lifesaving Sport Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Ed Zebrowski Activities and Accomplishments 1. The 2016 National Championships held in Hermosa Beach, CA. It proved to be a great venue and the games were very successful. Despite numerous roadblocks put in her way Lotte Graham was able to make everything happen in a big way. Congratulations to her and her entire crew. La County Surf Lifesaving again won the A division while Smith Point, NY recaptured the B division after a one year lapse. 2. The managers and coaches of the Senior and U19 team selected the teams to compete in Rescue In September the National Teams competed in Rescue 2016 in the Netherlands. Both teams enjoyed success on varying levels. Reports from the team leaders are attached. The managers, coaches and competitors all deserve our thanks and appreciation for the sacrifices that they made that enabled them to attend the event. 4. While we have a contract with Volusia County for 2017 we are still negotiating in an effort to make the event better for everyone. Attachments 1. Proposed rule changes 2. National Team reports 3. U19 National Team report Page 1 of 1

100 United States Lifesaving Association Lifesaving Sport Agenda Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Ed Zebrowski New Business Nationals 2. Rescue 2016 National Team 3. Rescue 2016 U19 Team 4. International Competitions Nationals 6. Future Nationals 7. National Team Managers and Coaches 8. Rule change proposals Page 1 of 1

101 DATE: September 26, 2016 Rescue 2016 Report Tom O'Neill-Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic Tim Burdiak-LA County, CA Southwest Tim Cabasino-Long Beach, NY Mid-Atlantic Rodney Fentress-Virginia Beach, VA South Atlantic Christian Foti-Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic Shane Scoggins-Cal State Parks, CA Southwest Carter Graves-Coronado, CA Southwest Amanda Calabrese-East Hampton, NY Mid-Atlantic Kelsey Cummings-LA County, CA Southwest Hallie Petersohn-Volusia County, FL Southeast Anne Skimmons-Monmouth County, NJ Mid-Atlantic Jenna Solberg-LA County, CA Southwest National Team Manager-Randy Eickhoff National Team Head Coach -Dr. Mike Barrows Performance Coach- Cris Dobrosielski Assistant Coach-Ed Heinrich Rescue 2016-ILSF World Championships- Noordwijk/Eindhoven, Netherlands September 6-11 th. The USLA National Team finished in 5 th Place in the Ocean events and 19th place in the Pool Lifesaving events for a 11th place overall finish out of 38 Nations with a total of 225 points. 5 th place tied for the USLA s 2 nd highest finish to date in the Ocean Events at the World Lifesaving Championships. Rescue 2016 Highlights included : Tim Burdiak ; Men s Surf Ski Race Gold Medal. Kelsey Cummings; Women s Surf Race Silver Medal Shane Scoggins, Tim Burdiak, Tom O Neill, Christian Foti; Men s Oceanman Relay Bronze Medal 2 American Records in the following pool lifesaving events: 4X 25 Manikin relay Men( Cabasino, Foti, Fentress, O Neill)

102 Women( Skimmons, Solberg, Cummings, Petersohn) Rescue 2016 USLA National Team Members: Tom O Neill Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic USLA Nationals Men s Open High Point Scorer; 2016 USLA National Championship Titles ; Surf Race, Run Swim Run Rescue 2016 National Team Captain Rescue 2016 results-oceanman Relay 3 rd ; Board Rescue Race 6 th, Oceanman 8 th, Surf Race 11 th ; Beach Relay 10 th 4X50 Obstacle Relay 14 th, 4 X50 Medley Relay 16 th POINTS Rescue 2016 Carter Graves Coronado, CA Southwest 2016 USLA National Championship Title; Board Race Rescue 2016 National Team Captain Rescue 2016 results- Board Race 5 th ; Board Rescue Race 12 th ; Oceanwoman Relay 8 th ; Beach Relay 9 th 4X50 Obstacle Relay 12 th POINTS Rescue 2016 Kelsey Cummings LA County, CA Southwest 2016 USLA National Championship Titles ; Surf Race, Run Swim Run Rescue 2016 results-surf Race 2 nd ; Rescue Tube Rescue 10 th ; Oceanwoman Relay 8 th 200 Meter Obstacle 10 th 4X50 Obstacle Relay 12 th, 4 X25 Manikin Relay 16 th POINTS Rescue 2016 Tim Burdiak LA County, CA Southwest 2016 USLA National Championship Title; Surf Ski Race Rescue 2016 results- Surf Ski Race 1 st ; Oceanman Relay 3 rd ; Board Race 16 th ; Oceanman 15 th Beach Relay 10 th 29 POINTS Rescue 2016 Amanda Calabrese East Hampton, NY Mid-Atlantic 2016 USLA National Championship Title ; Beach Flags Rescue 2016 results-beach Flags 6 th ; Beach Sprint 8 th ; Beach relay 9 th ; Oceanwoman Relay 8 th 27 POINTS Rescue 2016 Shane Scoggins Cal State Parks, CA Southwest Rescue 2016 results; Oceanman Relay 3 rd ; Board Rescue Race 6 th ; Board Race 8 th Surf Ski Race 16 th 23 POINTS Rescue 2016 ; Beach Relay 10 th; Jenna Solberg LA County, CA Southwest USLA Nationals Women s Open High Point Scorer; 2016 USLA National Championship Title; Ironwoman Rescue 2016 results- Oceanwoman 10 th ; Oceanwoman Relay 8 th ; Board Race 16 th ; Board Rescue Race 12 th ; Beach Relay 9 th ; Rescue Tube Rescue 10 th 4 X25 Manikin Relay 16 th 17.5 POINTS Rescue 2016 Christian Foti Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic 2016 USLA National Championship Title ; Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue 2016 results-surf Race 6 th ; Oceanman Relay 3 rd ; 4X50 Obstacle Relay 14 th, 4 X50 Medley Relay 16 th POINTS Rescue 2016

103 Anne Skimmons Monmouth County, NJ Mid-Atlantic 2016 USLA National Championship Title ; American Ironwoman Rescue 2016 results- Beach Sprint 9 th ; Beach relay 9 th ; Rescue Tube Rescue 10 th 4X50 Obstacle Relay 12 th ; 4 X25 Manikin Relay 16 th POINTS Rescue 2016 Tim Cabasino Long Beach, NY Mid-Atlantic Rescue 2016 results- Beach Flags 8th ; Beach Relay 10 th; 4X50 Obstacle Relay 14 th, 4 X50 Medley Relay 16 th 13 POINTS Rescue 2016 Hallie Petersohn Volusia County, FL Southeast Rescue 2016 results- Rescue Tube Rescue 10 th 4X50 Obstacle Relay 12 th, 4 X25 Manikin Relay 16 th 3.25 POINTS Rescue 2016 Rodney Fentress Virginia Beach, VA South Atlantic 4X50 Obstacle Relay 14 th, 4 X50 Medley Relay 16 th 1 POINT Rescue 2016

104 Rescue th Overall 5th Surf/Beach 19th Pool *Tom O'Neill-Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic *Carter Graves-Coronado, CA Southwest Tim Burdiak-LA County, CA Southwest Tim Cabasino-Long Beach, NY Mid-Atlantic Rodney Fentress-Virginia Beach, VA South Atlantic Christian Foti-Riis Park, NY Mid-Atlantic Shane Scoggins-Cal State Parks, CA Southwest Amanda Calabrese-East Hampton, NY Mid-Atlantic Kelsey Cummings-LA County, CA Southwest Hallie Petersohn-Volusia County, FL Southeast Anne Skimmons-Monmouth County, NJ Mid-Atlantic Jenna Solberg-LA County, CA Southwest Male Female Pool Events Place Name Place Name Line Throw DQ Burdiak/O'Neill DNF Solberg/Calabrese (finals) 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 32nd Cabasino (:56.35) 27th Petersohn (1:04.83) 41st Fentress (1:00.64) 38th Solberg (1:13.70) 50m Manikin Carry 27th Cabasino (:33.54) 32nd Cummings (:42.49) 41st Foti (:37.49) 35th Skimmons (:43.15) 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 33rd Cabasino (1:01.50) 29th Solberg (1:09.52) 41st Fentress (1:08.44) 100m Rescue Medley 35th Fentress (1:14.59) 17th Cummings (1:17.51) 36th O'Neill (1:14.81) 32nd Petersohn (1:28.66) 200m Obstacle Swim 22nd Foti (2:05.57) 10th Cummings (2:12.05) 34th Fentress (2:11.84) 32nd Petersohn (2:27.53) 200m Super Lifesaver 30th Cummings (3:05.13) DQ Petersohn 4 x 25 Manikin Relay 18th Fentress, Foti, O'Neill, Cabasino (1;22.70) 16th Skimmons, Solberg, Cummings, Petersohn (1:41.40) 4 x 50 Obstacle Relay 14th Cabasino, Foti, Fentress, O'Neill (1:46.99) 12th Graves, Cummings, Petersohn, Skimmons (2:01.56) 4 x 50 Medley Relay 16th Noordwijk/Eindhoven, Netherlands September 6th - 11th Fentress, O'Neill, Foti, Cabasino (1:38.43) 20th Skimmons, Petersohn, Cummings, Graves (1:57.32) SERC 20th Scoggins, Brudiak, Solberg, Cummings Male Female Surf/Beach Events Place Name Place Name Board Rescue Race 6th Scoggins/O'Neill 12th Graves/Solberg Beach Relay 10th Cabasino, Burdiak, Scoggins, O'Neill 9th Calabrese, Skimmons, Graves, Solberg Board Race 8th Scoggins 5th Graves 16th Burdiak 16th Solberg Beach Flags 8th Cabasino 6th Calabrese Qtr Finals Skimmons Taplin 3rd O'Neill, Scoggins, Burdiak, Foti 8th Cummings, Graves, Solberg, Calabrese Ironman/woman 8th O'Neill 10th Solberg 15th Burdiak 20th Cummings Rescue Tube Rescue DQ Cabasino, Foti, Burdiak, Scoggins 10th Petersohn, Cummings, Skimmons, Solberg Surf Race 6th Foti 2nd Cummings 11th O'Neill 19th Petersohn Ski Race 1st Burdiak 18th Skimmons 16th Scoggins Beach Sprint 17th Cabasino 8th Calabrese 20th Scoggins 9th Skimmons Team Manager: Randy Eickhoff Head Coach: Mike Barrows Performance Coach: Cris Dobrosielski Assistant Coaches: Ed & Terry Heinrich *Team Captain: Tom O'Neill *Team Captain: Carter Graves

105 Individual Points Breakdown Rescue 2016 Event Place Points Burdiak Cabasino Fentress Foti O'Neill Scoggins Place Points Cummings Graves Solberg Petersohn Calabrese Skimmons Line Throw DNF m Manikin Carry with Fins 50m Manikin Carry 100m Manikin Tow with Fins 100m Rescue Medley 200m Obstacle Swim m Super Lifesaver 4 x 25 Manikin Relay x 50 Obstacle Relay x 50 Medley Relay SERC Board Rescue Race Beach Relay Board Race Beach Flags Taplin Ironman/woman Rescue Tube Rescue DQ Surf Race Ski Race Beach Sprint Points Total Points 225 Pool Points 18 Surf/Beach Points 207

106 Mid-Atlantic rule change proposal Eliminate scoring to 16 and return to the old system of scoring to 10.

107 2016 Southwest Region CSLSA Rule Change Proposals Proposals for 2014 USLA Competition Committee meeting: 1.) Propose to revoke the Nov 2008 Cocoa Beach, FL Rule Proposal #5 Proposed by Mid Atlantic If a new event is proposed, it must include an event it is replacing. Yes: South Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, No: South West, Southeast This rule was voted down and motion passed to cancel it 6-2 by the Regional representatives at the Fall 2015 Lifesaving Sport Committee in Hawaii. But then was voted back in on the floor by a National Board of Directors vote 2.) Propose the 3 person ILSF style Paddleboard relay for Open Men & Open Women. Adding the Paddleboard Relay motion passed in the Fall 2016 Hawaii Lifesaving Sport Committee meeting in a 5-3 vote. And the Paddleboard Relay also passed at the Fall 2008 Cocoa Beach, FL USLA Competition Committee meeting: #2 Proposed by South West-Add Open Men and Open Women three Person Rescue Board Relay. Yes: South West, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, Southeast No: South Atlantic, Mid Atlantic Motion passed 4-2 on Thurs in Competition Committee but for some unexplained reason unlike many other competition committee proposals over the past decade this 3 person Paddleboard Relay proposal was brought up on Saturday for a Board vote and the entire National Board of Directors was allowed to vote on the proposal to add the 3 person Board Relay and the proposal was defeated on the floor. Team events are at the core of why we compete in Lifesaving Sport events-teamwork, athleticism, fitness and camaraderie. Adding a very popular International Team oriented event that will be enjoyed by our competitive membership and promote camaraderie and enhance paddleboard rescue skills should not come at the expense of another popular USLA event. The Team events are the most popular events at the Lifeguard Competitions and adding the 3 person paddleboard relay is a natural fit to our USLA National Lifeguard Championships. It will encourage and further develop board paddling and paddleboard rescue skills. Paddleboard skills are second only to fins and rescue tube (or rescue can) skills as the easiest means of effecting an open water rescue. The Rescue paddleboard is faster and can be a more effective rescue technique than a swimming rescue in the hands of a skilled paddler in ocean conditions. Adding the Paddleboard relay will foster opportunities for increased skills and opportunity to train and race to further fine tune paddleboard paddling and paddleboard handling skills Adding Board Relay would make our Open National Championships include 15 events: 8 Individual & 7 Team events. 2x Two person Team events-surfboat, Board Rescue, 1x Three person team event-paddleboard Relay, 4x Four person Team relay events-landline Rescue, Rescue Race, Beach Relay, Taplin Relay. 15 Open events per gender is still less than the 17 Open events per gender at the Great Britain National Surf Titles, and the 26 Open events per gender at the Aussies The paddleboard relay has been contested at many USLA National Lifeguard Championships including my first Paddleboard Relay medal at the 1984 USLA National Lifeguard Championships, and has been a successful and popular part of the CSLSA California Surf Life Saving Championships since July Event entry rules would mirror those of all other USLA Team events. Maximum of 4 Teams per chapter, Teams must be entered by the respective Chapter s Team Captain 1

108 2016 Southwest Region CSLSA Rule Change Proposals 1.8 USLA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS 1) Surf Race 2) Run-Swim-Run 3) Board Race 4) Surfski Race 5) Ironman / Ironwoman 6) American Ironman / American Ironwoman 7) Beach Flags 8) 2 Kilometer Beach Run 9) Surf Boat Race -2 persons 10) Board Rescue Race -2 persons 4 teams per Chapter * 11) Paddleboard Relay -3 persons 4 teams per Chapter * 12) Rescue Race 4 teams per Chapter * 13) Beach Relay 4 teams per Chapter * 14) Landline Rescue Race 4 teams per Chapter * 15) Taplin Relay 4 teams per Chapter * * Relay events Entries must be made by TEAM CAPTAIN ONLY 5.20 BOARD RELAY Event description The Board Relay event shall be conducted under the general rules of the Board Race event. Teams shall consist of three competitors, who may Share and use the same paddleboard, or each use a different board. First competitor: The first competitors shall be started as in the Board Race and complete the course marked by the buoys. Competitors may then leave their board (anywhere after rounding the buoys), round the two flags, to tag the second competitor on the designated board changeover line. The second competitor: The second competitor completes the same course, rounds the two turning flags, to tag the third competitor on the designated board changeover line. The third competitor: The third competitor completes the same course, rounds one turning flag, passes the other on the shoreward side, to finish between the two finish flags. The second and third competitors in the board relay event shall be positioned with their feet on, or shoreward of, the changeover line. Competitors in the board relay events must commence their leg of the event from the correct allotted position. The first and third competitor in each team commence from the team s drawn starting position. However, the drawn starting position is reversed for the second competitor in each team. For example, in a 16-team race in which a team has drawn position 1: the first competitor commences from position 1; the second competitor commences from position 16; the third competitor commences from position 1. 1st and 3 rd competitor s starting position nd competitor s starting position Competitors are not permitted hold or otherwise interfere with other 2

109 2016 Southwest Region CSLSA Rule Change Proposals competitors boards or deliberately impede their progress. The course The course layout shall be as detailed for the Board Relay Race and shown in the following diagram. To ensure fair starts and finishes, alignment of the start line and finish line to the buoys may be altered at the discretion of the referee, depending on the prevailing sea conditions. Equipment Boards: See Section 6 Equipment Standards. The use of a replacement board is permitted provided that the competitor recommences the race from the start line. Replacement boards may be brought to the start line by fellow team members providing they do not cause any interference to other competitors. Members of the team or other members authorized by the referee shall ensure that any craft used by any of the other team members does not cause any interference to another team or competitor in the race. Boards shall be removed as soon as possible from the water s edge to avoid congestion and possible damage. Each team shall wear the same colored tops with each member identified by numbers 1, 2, or 3 on each top front and back. If a club enters more than 1 team, each team must wear a different colored top. Judging The finish is judged on the competitor s chest crossing the finish line. Competitors must finish on their feet in an upright position. Disqualification In addition to the General Rules in Section 3 and those outlined in 5.1 through 5.3, the following behavior shall result in disqualification: i) Failure to complete the course as defined and described. Control of craft: Competitors may lose control or contact of the board on the way out, provided they regain the board and round the last course buoy in contact with the board and complete the course. Competitors must paddle their board around the last course buoy and shall not be disqualified if they lose control or contact with their board after the last course buoy on the return. 3

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111 2016 Southwest Region CSLSA Rule Change Proposals 3.) Propose to amend Under 19 Division events to the USLA National Lifeguard Championship with the following U19 changes: change the Swim Relay event to an individual Beach Sprint event adjust the Iron guard to an Ironman/Ironwoman with surfski, & paddleboard, & swim; adjust the rescue race event rules to mirror the USLA Open/ILS rules; add the Board Rescue event. add the Taplin relay event This would make 12 events total for U19 Division: 8x U19 Individual events: 2km Run; Surf Race; Run Swim Run; Board Race; Ironman/Ironwoman, Beach Flags; Surfski Race; Beach Sprint. 3x U19 Team events: Rescue Race; Board Rescue; Taplin relay OPEN AGE GROUP INDIVIDUAL & TEAM EVENTS CONTESTED AT THE COUNTRIES NATIONAL SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS USA Australia New Zealand South Africa Great Britain Japan Canada ILS RULES Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Individual Events: Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Surf Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Board Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Surfski Race Ironman/woman Ironman/woman Ironman/woman Ironman/woman Ocean Man/Woman Ocean Man/Woman Ocean Man/Woman Ocean Man/Woman Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags Beach Flags 2 km Beach Run 2 km Beach Run 2 km Beach Run 2 km Beach Run 2Km Beach Run 2Km Beach Run 2Km Beach Run 2 km Beach Run Run Swim Run Beach Sprint Beach Sprint Beach Sprint Beach Sprint Beach Sprint Beach Sprint Beach Sprint American Ironman/Woman* Champion Lifesaver Run Swim Run Run Swim Run Lifesaving Pentathlon Rescue Tube Race Over 24 yrs Surf Race Diamond Lady Run Swim Run Surfboard Riding Longboard Riding Team Events: Team Events: Team Events: Team Events: Team Events Team Events Team Events Team Events: Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescu Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescue Rescue Tube Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Board Rescue Beach Relay Beach Relay Beach Relay Beach Relay Beach Relay Beach relay Beach relay Beach Relay Ocean Man/Woman Ocean Man/Woman Ocean Man/Woman rela Taplin Relay Taplin Relay Taplin Relay Taplin Relay Taplin Relay relay relay Landline Rescue Race* Board Relay Board Relay Board Relay Board Relay Board Relay Board Relay Surfboat* Surfski Relay Surfski Relay Surfski Relay Surfski Relay BLS Assessment Surfski Relay Surf Teams Surf Teams Surf Teams Surf Teams Surfboat Surf Teams Double Surfski Double Surfski Double Surfski Double Surfski Surfboat Lifesaver Relay Surf Canoe Surfboat Surfboat Surf Belt Surfboat * = USLA only First Aid Patrol Competition Bold - ILS Event March Past Rescue & Resuscitation Surfboat 5

112 2016 Southwest Region CSLSA Rule Change Proposals Current 2016 USLA National Lifeguard Championships events OPEN / Men s Year Added Women s Only Year Added Individual Events Surf Race Men 1970 Women 1984 American Ironman (Swim PB Boat) Men 1970 American Ironwoman (Run Sw Run PB Run) Women km Beach Run Men 1979 Women 1984 Board Race Men 1970 Women 1986 Beach Flags Men 1981 Women 1986 Run Swim Run Men 1970 Women 1987 Ironman / Ironwoman (Swim PB Surfski) Men 1977 Women 1987 Surfski Race Men 1973 Women 1988 Team Events Landline Rescue - OPEN Event 1981 Rescue Tube Rescue Men 1980 Women 1993 Surfboat Race Men 1970 Women 1999 Beach Relay Men 1989 Women 1999 Board Rescue Men 1992 Women 2008 Taplin Relay Men 2007 Women 2009 Proposed 2017 USLA National Lifeguard Championships events OPEN / Men s Year Added Women s Only Year Added Individual Events Surf Race Men 1970 Women 1984 American Ironman (Swim PB Boat) Men 1970 American Ironwoman (Run Sw Run PB Run) Women km Beach Run Men 1979 Women 1984 Board Race Men 1970 Women 1986 Beach Flags Men 1981 Women 1986 Run Swim Run Men 1970 Women 1987 Ironman / Ironwoman (Swim PB Surfski) Men 1977 Women 1987 Surfski Race Men 1973 Women 1988 Team Events Landline Rescue - OPEN Event 1981 Rescue Tube Rescue Men 1980 Women 1993 Surfboat Race Men 1970 Women 1999 Beach Relay Men 1989 Women 1999 Board Rescue Men 1992 Women 2008 Taplin Relay Men 2007 Women 2009 Board Relay Men 2017 Women 2017 Mixed Surfboat-1 Male 1 Female Men 2017 Women

113 At the USLA Spring Board of Directors Meeting today in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Southeast Region proposed: (1.) To change the name of the "American Ironwoman" to the "Run-Swim-Paddle." (2.) To change the name of the "American Ironman" to the "American Ironguard." (3.) To add a Surfboat leg to the "American Ironguard" Women's division. (4.) To eliminate the rule that requires the elimination of one event to add another. (5.) To change the "The Open Landline" to gender seperated "Women's and Men's Landline." (6.) To add an Open-only men's and women's "Singles Surfboat." (7.) Changing the way officials are compensated to per diem, instead of a lump sum. (8.) Allow competitors to officiate on days they are not competing.

114 USA Lifesaving Youth National Team Gustavo S. Avila, Esq. Manager Casey T. Graham Head Coach

115 RESCUE 2016 A team of 12 athletes, 6 boys and 6 girls, were selected to represent the United States at Rescue 2016, which took place in September in the Netherlands. The team members represented 4 Regions of the United States Lifesaving Association. ROSTER: Name Boys Ben Brewer Dylan Delaney Raul Garcia Oli Holt Hunter Pflueger Nicholas Wapner Girls Zoe Colomer Chloe Kimes Holly Maine April O Gorman Kelta O Rourke Isabelle Pabon Chapter Santa Barbara, CA Carlsbad, CA Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz City, CA Honolulu, HI Huntington State, CA L.A. County, CA Capitola, CA L.A. County, CA Volusia County, FL Kauai, HI Monmouth, NJ Casey T. Graham Coach Gustavo S. Avila, Esq. Manager Gina Grossi, PA Medical Director The Youth competition started with 2 days of ocean racing. There were great performances by a number of U.S. Athletes. For the first time ever, a U.S. Youth Team member placed in the Top 3 of an event when Santa Barbra s Ben Brewer finished 3 rd in the Surf Race. At the end of the day there were Medal Presentations; the flags of the top 3 finishers in each event were raised after the athletes were presented their medals on the podium. It was a great feeling for the team members and the staff to see Old Glory raised with the flags of the other medalists. Great performances in the ocean were not limited to one athlete. We had a number of qualifiers in a number of events in the ocean and in the pool. At the end of 4 days of racing, the U.S. Youth Team finished in 12 th place out of 22 teams, with a total of 193 points. It was the best results for any U.S. Youth Team in the 3 years that the division has been included at the World Lifesaving Championships. There were many Top 16 finishes in individual events that were a great part of the team s overall success.

116 In total, the team was together for 7 days. The first day on the beach was supposed to be a practice day, however, the weather and surf was rough and unpredictable to such an extent that the Ocean Venue was closed to all activity for most of the day. Things cleared up the following day, and all the teams were permitted to use their surf skis and paddleboards and get into the ocean. After two days in the ocean, we had a travel day, where we relocated closer to the pool. We finished the travel day with a 2 hour practice in the pool. The pool events again proved to be a challenge for our athletes, as they were required to compete in events that were not familiar to most of the racers. Luckily, the team members took the advice of Coach Graham and had been able to get some practice in close to home before having to perform the pool events. The 2 hours that was spent the previous day practicing also helped everyone. While there may not have been any Top 3 finishes in the pool for our team in the pool, we were able to complete more events than ever before, not only were disqualifications reduced, compared to Rescue 2014, but the team scored more points in the pool than had previously been scored. RESCUE 2016 CONCLUSION On the 8 th day, we did not rest. After 7 days together, living in close quarters, the team had fully come together and finished strong. There was truly team unity, with everyone cheering and supporting in each other in every event. It was great to see how the team was able to bond and grow together in a short amount of time. A number of coaches and officials offered their congratulations to the team, not only for the great competitive spirt, but also for the sportsmanship displayed by the United States Youth Team. Invitations were made by a number of coaches and teams to our athletes, to travel and train with some of the top teams in the world. That is in addition to all of the new friendships that were made as part of participation in this great event. The final morning came very early for everyone, but some had to get up very early, in order to meet with their parents and rides, as everyone headed to the airport. Hugs and some tears were exchanged, but were soon replaced by mad sprints into the airport to 2016 The approval for the U.S. Lifesaving Youth Team in its current configuration was approved at the 2014 Spring USLA National Meeting that took place in Huntington Beach. At that time, Casey Graham was appointed as the Coach, and Gus Avila as Manager. The appointments made were for the selection of a Youth National team to participate at Rescue 2014, in France. There was no funding allocated for the Youth Team at that time by the USLA. Since that time, the staff

117 and participants have been responsible for raising all of the funding necessary for outfitting themselves, as well as for travel and lodging. Following approval of sending a team to Rescue 2014, we introduced the idea of creating a High Performance Squad. This was done with the intent of identifying persons interested in trying out for the Rescue 2014 Team, at the same time, providing a separate entity so that persons were aware that they were not yet a part of the Youth National Team, but that they were participating in an endeavor that had a legitimate connection to the USLA and to the Youth National Team. A group was sent out to all of the Junior Lifeguards where were registered with the USLA. From all of the s sent, there were approximately 24 responses. This was the start of the Youth High Performance Squad. The number of participants and interested persons grew, as word spread that of its existence. Coaches and JG Program coordinators throughout the United States were contacted and asked for help in not only identifying qualified candidates for the High Performance Squad, but also to help coach and train those who were interested. The response was very positive, and athletes from throughout the U.S. were recruited to be part of the HPS. The U.S. Youth National Team was selected after the 2014 National Championships. For the first time ever, the U.S. had a full team of 12 Youth Team members attending a World Championship. In November 2014, the USLA opened the positions of Youth Team Coach and Manager was opened to any interested parties. In approximately February 2015, Casey Graham was again selected as Coach, and Gus Avila was appointed again as manager. This was a 2 year appointment, and would include selection and preparation of teams to participate in the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Australia, to take place in September 2015, and for Rescue Again a group was utilized. This time the response was from approximately 43 interested JGs. With a little more time than before, we were able to contact even more potential HPS members. More coaches were contacted and volunteered to help prepare the JGs and other interested individuals. The Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach California offered an opportunity for the Youth HPS to use their facility at no cost to the Squad or its members. They found space for storage of surf skis, as well as use of their training center. The most important benefit provided was access to flatwater, in the bay. For the first time ever on the West Coast, we had a place to train in the winter that didn t require paddling out into the surf. It also provided the opportunity to introduce new skiers and paddlers to the equipment in a safer and quieter setting. This has led to more time on the equipment and great improvement made in a shorter amount of time. During that same period, we were part of a group of members of the USLA Competition Committee that helped change the JG AA division at Nationals into the Under 19 (U19) Division. We helped in changing and writing the rules. This is still an ongoing exercise, as we try to make

118 the U19 reflective of the competition that takes place at an international lever in the Youth Division. Following a great National Championships in Daytona Beach, a team of 16 athletes was selected to the U.S. Lifesaving Youth Team for the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Australia. This 3 day event allows more members per team than the World Championships and all of the events take place in the ocean. The U.S. team was a mixture of returning participants, and young athletes who had their first taste of international competition With a muti-year appointment, we were able to train and evaluate athletes for an extended period of time, on a year-round basis. Following the Team s return from Australia, another group was sent. This time the results were almost overwhelming, with responses for the HPS from over 120 interested individuals received by mid-november This number would grow as time went on to approximately 150 potential team members, plus a significant number of parents, who we were including in all of our correspondence. The change in the competition divisions to include the U19 has widened the candidate pool. There are now some professional lifeguards who may or may not have been a part of a Junior Guard program, who can now compete in a division and gain additional racing experience, where in the past, they may have stopped competing when they were no longer Junior Lifeguards. In addition, competition organizers throughout the U.S. are opening their races to High Performance Squad members. This also allows for acquisition of additional racing and competition experience. Three multi-day camps took place in 2015/2016. The first took place in Southern California in December. There were 24 participants from the east and west coasts. Training included flat water work in the bay on surf skis and paddleboards. A half day pool portion took place in a 50 meter pool, with work with fins and manikins, as well as time trials in various pool events. A full day was spent at Huntington State Beach, where everyone trained in surf on the ski and boards, as well as drills designed to improve swim and transition skills. The second camp tool place in South Florida over President s Day weekend. This 2 ½ day camp was spread over multiple locations, including Hollywood Beach, Pompano Pool and Beach, and Ft Lauderdale. 28 athletes participated in the camp. Again, there were athletes from throughout the east and west coasts. Many of the coaches participating as instructors in the camp were from the Southeast Region, most from South Florida. Having coaches and hosts from the local agencies allowed us utilize their local knowledge when it came to assessing training locations, as well as providing invaluable information as to changing weather and ocean conditions. This was especially important on the final morning, when overnight winds brought a great number of Bluebottle jellyfish to shore in Ft. Lauderdale, making the area less

119 than ideal for training. We were able to move the training to the Inland Waterway, and had an opportunity to train in flatwater. The final camp took place in April in Southern California. There were 24 participants. The format was similar to the first camp. However, many of the athletes were in great shape and had improved their racing skills, so there was a quite a bit of unofficial racing going on between the athletes during the drills. We again had a number of local coaches and Open athletes who assisted in the instruction and training of the participants. As mentioned, a number of race coordinators throughout the U.S. are allowing the HPS members enter their races. From all reports we have received, it appears that there is a slight increase in the number of event participants. This has made for some great racing. This all culminated at USLA Nationals in Los Angeles this past summer. The U19 and A Division saw an increase in participation. There were a number of HPS members who traveled in order participate and try to make the team for Rescue Participation and selection to the Team was not limited to HPS members. As reflected in the final makeup of the roster for Rescue 2016, there was a mix of HPS and non-hps members on the final team. VISIBLE RESULTS In addition to race results, a reflection of the improvement and advancement of the athletes who have been a part of the U19 or High Performance Squad is shown by the number of participants who have been selected to be a part of the USLA Open Team. To date the following have been a part of the Youth National Teams and the Open Team: Amanda Calabrese, Ben Coffey, Shannon Snell and Isabelle Pabon. FINANCES A separate financial report will be submitted after the 2016 USLA Fall Meeting, once all of the outstanding bills have been paid. However, it should be noted that the major fund raiser continues to be the sale of t-shirts, especially to friends and families. Many people donate more than the minimal cost for the shirt. The camps also have become a large fund raising source, with income being approximately 66% above the costs involved in putting on the camps. The remainder of the funding comes directly from the members selected to the team, or their families. Respectfully submitted, Gustavo S. Avila, Esq. Youth Team Manager

120 United States Lifesaving Association MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Denver CO Chair: Charlotte Graham Vice-Chairs: Karissa Ickes (Web Support) Ralph Wagner (YM Support) Charlie Hartl (Advisor) Ed Zebrowski III (LG Recruitment/Retention) Introduction Greetings to everyone and a big thank you to the Northwest Region for hosting us here in the milehigh city of Denver. The past six months were very busy for the Membership Committee, peaking as usual just before the National Championships. We made significant strides in streamlining the bulk registration for professional members and hope to do the same for JG bulk imports too. We did not conduct any conference calls but there were innumerable s between us to deal with various membership issues as they occurred. The Membership Committee has been tasked with review and modification of the Life Membership process and we also have several other items for discussion and some ongoing projects and goals to work on so I look forward to a productive meeting today. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. The Chair corresponded with the Executive Director and other Executive Board members on several membership related concerns. 2. The Chair and VC Ickes fielded innumerable s regarding a variety of membership issues and requests throughout the late spring and all summer, especially just before Nationals. 3. VC Wagner developed several advanced Excel templates in order to standardize and speed up data collection and the import process for bulk membership submissions, most significantly a template to reformat data exported from the database for member renewals. 4. VC Wagner also created an Excel template to obtain membership counts, both by chapter and by member type within Regions, from exported YM data. 5. With VC Hartl handling the Mid-Atlantic Region, VC Wagner the South Atlantic, VC Ickes the Southeast, and the Chair processing the remaining Regions, all the bulk membership rosters received from chapters and/or Regions and our fulfillment company were edited and uploaded into the database in a more timely fashion than ever. 6. The Chair and VC Ickes assisted numerous adult and junior competitors with membership verifications and event registrations for the SER and SW Regional Competitions and the 2016 National Lifeguard Championships. 7. The Chair generated the first ALM mailing list for in advance of the preferred mailing date. 8. VC Ickes reported the summer quarter online membership totals to the Treasurer for proper accounting and distribution of regional member dues.

121 Items for Committee Discussion and/or Resolution (at this meeting) 1. Collect 3 remaining cost-sharing payments for 2017 Cooler Bags. 2. Select the 2017 Membership Kit item(s). 3. Review the standardized member renewal template created by VC Wagner and discuss how best to utilize it amongst the different Regions. 4. Review submissions and collect committee input for a revised Life Membership Application; also review and discuss the current selection process in order to make recommendations to the Board and/or other committees for improvement modifications. 5. Collect committee input (Regional decisions) regarding the issue of raising the Junior Lifeguard membership dues to $ The Chair will also attend the Junior Guard Committee meeting to elicit comments and suggestions so that we can make a recommendation for Board consideration. 6. Determine ways to incorporate the Water Safety USA message each year into Membership project and/or Membership kit items. 7. Review our Committee s suggestion for a possible Fundraising & Sponsorship Project Group. Attachments: Current USLA Membership (as of October 27, 2016)

122 USLA Membership (expiring 6/30/2017) Region Alum Memb Life Memb Prof Memb Perptl Memb Total Voting Members (Nonvoting) Assoc Memb Junior Guard Memb TOTAL MEMBERS PER REGION GREAT LAKES GULF COAST MID-ATLANTIC NEW ENGLAND NORTHWEST PACIFIC ISLANDS SOUTH ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST National & Intnat l Unaffl TOTALS As of October 28, 2016 PERPETUAL MEMBERS: John Barth Huntington Beach Bob Bejan Huntington Beach Brandon Gherardi LA County John Patty Long Beach CA Steve Sutton Newport Beach CA William Soltz Emerald Coast FL Joseph Connolly (Lord of Sutton) Cape Cod MA

123 Date: Thursday, September 3, 2016 Officer: Denise Blair United States Lifesaving Association Public Education Committee Activity Report Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. National Beach Safety Challenge There were four submissions for the beach safety challenge: City of North Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue Division, Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association, Shore Beach Service, and Assateague Island National Seashore. It is very exciting to see an increase in participation. The awards will be presented at the spring meeting. Hopefully this will encourage more participation. The goal for the next six months is to find a way to archive all of the submissions for future reference. 2. Pub Ed Materials Pub Ed material is available online to download and reprint. There are bookmarks and wristbands available. Please contact Denise if you would like any of these materials. 3. Water Safety USA The Pub Ed committee has tried to promote the Water Safety USA message. In the future we would like to become more involved. During the committee meeting, Mr. Brewster will do a brief presentation on Water Safety USA. 4. USLA Videos The committee reviewed the videos and offered feedback. The final revisions will be made and the videos will be uploaded to the website. Over the next 6 months we will work with the Heritage Committee to complete the History of the USLA video. 5. Pub Ed Table at Nationals Materials were sent for the pub ed table at the National Games. During committee we will discuss guidelines for a pub ed table at the National Games. 6. Pub Ed Budget I had a conversation with Mr. Bradley about the Pub Ed line item. I developed an initial pub ed budget. Revisions can be made. Attachments 1. Public Education Committee Agenda Page 1 of 1

124 United States Lifesaving Association Ways & Means Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Michael Bradley Introduction I look forward to working with the regional treasurers and committee chairs in the upcoming meeting here Denver. We will have a lot to discuss and work on to ensure the 2017 budget is properly prepared to Board approval. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting. Include information on how the committee is promoting the Water Safety USA message) 1. Continue to work with Vice-President Williams to complete the transition of all financial accounts. 2. Continue to act on behalf of the USLA on financial matters. 3. Worked with Ms. Smiley ensure all monies due for Certification, Sponsorship, ALM and Lifesaving Sport are collected and allocated to the proper line items. 4. Worked with Ms. Ickes and the website to ensure payments are correctly cleared in YM and Bluepay. We did experience a small hurdle this summer when Bluepay was down for a day during a time of heavy credit card transaction. 5. Worked with the accountant to ensure tax documents were completed and filed on time. Conference Call(s) Summary 1. Discussions with Mr. Williams on various Treasury matter to include: transition of all accounts and financial information, budget actuals over the past 3 years to identify trends in budget line items and time lines on various annual tasks to be completed by the Treasurer. 2. Discussions with Mr. Williams and Mr. Brewster on investment of USLA reserves. 3. Discussions with Ms. Ickes regarding website matters and procedures. 4. Discussions with Ms. Smiley on general operations. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Review year to date 2016 Balance Sheet (Attached on Treasurer s Report) 2. Review year to date 2016 Profit and Loss Budget (Attached on Treasurer s Report) Page 1 of 1

125 United States Lifesaving Association Ways & Means Agenda Date: November 5, 2016 Officer: Michael Bradley Introduction Thank you to the Northwest Region for hosting this meeting and to everyone for making the trip to continue the work of the USLA. This committee serves to ensure that the USLA operates in an efficient and financially responsible manner. As the USLA grows and moves forward, we will undoubtedly change the way we operate to adjust to modern business trends. In an effort to identify trends in our finances, I spent time studying the actual incomes and expenses over the past three years, so that we can be prepare for what we expect our income and expenses will be in Old Business (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting) 1. USLF Donations At the Spring Board of Directors Meeting, the USLF offered a donations of $ to the USLA, which we accepted to help cover projected budget short falls. While there are still some expenses expected to be paid, there currently does not appear to be a need to move these funds to the USLA. New Business 1. Review 2016 Balance Sheet and detailed budget. 2. Accept and act on request from committee chair and officers Ms. Graham (2016 Budget) Chairs of standing committees to have registration paid for. And if so, it be covered by the USLA rather than from the budget of those individual committees ASHI, Ms. Smiley (2017 Budget) The current sales from USLA agencies are $11, (if we take a payment now we will get a 10% referral fee of $1,127. If we wait until March 1, 2017, and the sale increase over 20K we will move up to a 15% referral fee (on 20K we would receive $3,000) Ms. Smiley (2017 Budget) $300 for Survey Monkey Ms. Ickes (2017 Budget) 2.5. International Relations (2017 Budget) In 2017 ILS will be meeting 2 times. The current International travel and support budget is $5,000. The estimated funds needed for these trips are: Spain - $5,000 and Vancouver - $2,000. Should an additional $2,000 be budgeted to assist with the second meeting? Budget Adoption 3.1. The draft 2017 budget was difficult to prepare based on our expected income and expense. Thank you to Mr. Williams, who was instrumental in discussing trends in our income and expenses over the past 3 years, so that we may adjust our financial expectations practically. Attachments Draft Budget Page 1 of 2

126 DRAFT United States Lifesaving Association Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual January through December 2017 Jan - Dec 17 Budget $ Over Budget Income ALM Revenue , (17,548.00) Awards/Presentations Income (50.00) Certification Fees , (15,000.00) Lifesaving Sport Income , (111,000.00) Donations , (4,600.00) Event Registrations , (29,000.00) Interest (300.00) Membership Dues , (175,000.00) Royalties , (3,160.00) Sponsorship , (26,000.00) Total Income , (381,658.00) Expense Administration , (58,000.00) American Lifeguard Magazine , (35,000.00) Awards & Special Presentations , (1,000.00) Lifesaving Sport , (88,063.00) Credit Card Charges , (6,300.00) Donation , (1,500.00) Event Host , (29,000.00) Insurance & Bonds , (7,000.00) Information Technology , (7,500.00) International Relations , (8,500.00) Junior Lifeguards , (1,000.00) Membership Kits , (63,000.00) Office Expenses (500.00) Presidential Discretionary Fund , (1,000.00) Professional Fees , (5,000.00) Public Education , (12,600.00) Regions % of Member Dues , (40,295.00) USLA Travel and Meetings , (16,400.00) Total Expense , (381,658.00) Net Income DRAFT Page 2 of 2

127 United States Lifesaving Association Heritage Committee Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Jerry Gavin Activities and Accomplishments 1. Over 30 interviews have been accomplished to date. 2. Release form has been approved by the USLA Legal Counsel. 3. Several (not all) releases have been signed. 4. A compilation CD has been prepared. Needs further editing. 5. Committee will try to acquire old posters and flyers to further USA Swimming. Conference Call(s) Summary 1. The committee did not feel a conference call was necessary. and telephone calls sufficed. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Committee needs to get additional help on compiling the interviews in CD form. 2. Committee will talk with USLA Webmaster on how to include interviews on USLA website. Page 1 of 1

128 United States Lifesaving Association Information Technology Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Karissa Ickes Introduction I am pleased to submit the following report on USLA Information Technology activity since our spring meeting in Gettysburg. Thank you to the USLA Northwest Region for hosting this meeting in Denver, CO. This is the first meeting since the Website Committee officially evolved into the Information Technology (IT) Committee, which now encompasses our Statistics platform/endeavors and our Lifesaving Sport Database/Scoring capabilities. Activities and Accomplishments 1. Special Projects 1.1. E-Blasts: Collaborated with President Davis and numerous other USLA professionals to disseminate E-Blasts to our general membership. Special E-Blasts since the last meeting included, but were not limited to, the following: Water Safety USA 2016 Message announced Water Safety USA s primary safety message for 2016: Water Safety: It s learning to swim and so much more..." Water Safety USA 2016 Message was sent to 9,093 recipients (with 7,340 Total Views and 370 Total Click-Backs ) on 5/3/ Hobie 50% Off Flash Sale for USLA Members! was sent at the request of Hobie to promote a flash sale (May 13 th May 15 th ). Hobie 50% Off Flash Sale for USLA Members! was sent to 8,996 recipients (with 4,560 Total Views and 797 Total Click-Backs ) on 5/13/ USLA Announces Baywatch PSA announced that the USLA and COZI TV teamed up to launch a new, original public service announcement designed to build awareness of rip current dangers and encourage safe swimming. This Memorial Weekend Beach Safety Campaign ran in conjunction with a special Memorial Day Baywatch Marathon. USLA Announces Baywatch PSA was sent to 16,961 recipients (with 7,160 Total Views and 534 Total Click-Backs ) on 5/24/ Message From The USLA President (Memorial Weekend) was sent on behalf of President Davis to convey the following: Fellow Lifeguards, As millions head for the coast to enjoy the beach, I want to personally wish you all good luck over Memorial Day Weekend. We are the line that makes the difference. If we trust in our brothers and sisters in lifesaving to back us and rely on our exceptional USLA training, we will accomplish our mission to significantly increase beach patrons chances of returning home safely. We will maintain the impressive statistic that their chances of drowning in a USLA protected beach is only 1:18 million. Ours is an extraordinarily difficult profession; we are charged with protecting beachgoers lives around the U.S. But as you face the inevitable difficulties ahead this weekend, know that the entire lifesaving family faces parallel challenges and supports you in your efforts. Our nation's beachgoers are counting on you and I know you'll do your best. Lifeguards for life! Page 1 of 5

129 Peter Davis President United States Lifesaving Association We received positive feedback from numerous members who took the time to individually reply to this message. Message From The USLA President (Memorial Weekend) was sent to 8,301 adult recipients (with 5,738 Total Views and 121 Total Click-Backs ) on 5/28/ Junior Guard Message From The USLA President (Memorial Weekend) was sent on behalf of President Davis to convey the following: Junior Lifeguards and Former JGs, As we start the summer season I wanted to thank you for supporting your local Junior Guard program and tell you how glad we all are to have you as part of the USLA lifeguard family. The skills and knowledge you have as a result of participating in your JG program make you special. They make you an important part of our team. And they are also a great way to teach your friends and family how to be safe when you go to the beach. Thank you for supporting USLA. We're counting on you to be an ambassador of lifesaving and water safety. So be sure and remind everyone to swim near a lifeguard and all the other tips at usla.org/safetytips when you go to the beach this weekend. And remember to stop and check with the guard when you get there. Have an awesome summer! Lifeguards for Life Peter Davis President United States Lifesaving Association Junior Guard Message From The USLA President (Memorial Weekend) was sent to 8,339 recipients (with 7,466 Total Views and 127 Total Click-Backs ) on 5/28/ Attention USLA Members: Exclusive Hobie 50% Off Sale Starts Now! was sent to current members to promote a limited-time offer for USLA Members. Attention USLA Members: Exclusive Hobie 50% Off Sale Starts Now! was sent to 8,458 recipients (with 5,424 Total Views and 935 Total Click-Backs on 7/18/ USLA National Championships Update notified Adult Members about details pertaining to the 2016 National Championships USLA National Championships Update was sent to 2,947 recipients (with 3,418 Total Views and 482 Total Click- Backs ) Summer Isn't Over Yet! Get 50% Off Hobie Polarized Glasses From Now Until August 21st. was disseminated to promote a limited-time offer for USLA Members. Summer Isn't Over Yet! Get 50% Off Hobie Polarized Glasses From Now Until August 21st. was sent to 17,914 recipients (with 6,762 Total Views and 702 Total Click-Backs ) on 8/15/ Message From The USLA President (Labor Day Weekend) was sent on behalf of President Davis to convey the following: Fellow Lifeguards, It's been a long, tough summer for many of us as we've worked hard to get hundreds of millions of beach visitors back home safely. But we have one more big hurtle to get past before we transition into fall. Labor Day Weekend will no doubt present us with many challenges. We'll all have our difficulties as we play our specific parts, but we send special good wishes to those guards on the East Coast and Hawaiian beaches as they contend with both hurricane conditions and holiday crowds. Good luck! I know you'll do your best. Know that there are thousands of USLA guards facing similar challenges as they implement skills learned and maintained through our excellent training programs. Lifeguards For Life! Page 2 of 5

130 Peter Davis President United States Lifesaving Association Message From The USLA President (Labor Day Weekend) was sent to 9,215 recipients (with 5,462 Total Views and 132 Total Click-Backs ) on 9/2/ USLA Values Your Input - Please Respond By Friday, September 23 was sent at the request of Kay Smiley to invite USLA Members to participate in the annual USLA membership survey. USLA Values Your Input - Please Respond By Friday, September 23 was sent to 9,180 recipients (with 4,839 Total Views and 528 Total Click-Backs ) on 9/16/ High Performance Squad Social Media: Twitter: 92 Followers (Increase from 45 in April 2016) Instagram: 608 Followers (Increase from 403 in April 2016) Facebook Page: 1,046 Likes (Increase from 851 in April 2016) Facebook Closed Group: 110 Members (Increase from 109 in April 2016) 2. General Business: 2.1. Contact USLA : Collaborated with Ms. Charlotte Graham to manage the contact forms that are generated via the Contact Us area of Most inquiries are general questions (password recoveries, parties interested in becoming lifeguards and general questions about the USLA). Worked with USLA Officers and Leadership to address all inquiries as appropriate. Distributed inquiries to appropriate parties on a regular basis (inquiries pertaining to membership, lifesaving sport, donations, treasury, junior guards, sponsorships, public education, certification, media, ALM, Heroic Acts, etc.). The USLA received approximately 438 inquiries via contact form between May 1 st and October 26 th Website Content: Created / Updated site content including, but not limited to, the following areas of the site: o ALM Articles, Photos and Advertising o American Lifeguard Magazine o American Lifeguard Magazine (Members Only) o Annual Report o Ethics o Heroic Acts o Hobie Polarized Members Only Discount o Lifesaving Links o Nautica USLA Nationals News 2014 o o o o o o o o o o o Schedule of Events - USLA National Lifeguard Championships United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Meeting Minutes United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Structure USLA Affiliated Junior Lifeguard Programs USLA BOD Meeting Exhibitor - Booth USLA BOD Meeting Sponsor - Welcome Reception USLA Bylaws and Policies USLA Certified Lifeguard Agencies USLA HPS Camps Clinics and Lifesaving Sport Events USLA Lifeguard Library USLA Minimum Recommended Lifeguard Equipment Standards Page 3 of 5

131 o USLA National Lifeguard Championships o USLA National Lifeguard Championships - Hotels o USLA National Lifeguard Championships Event Results 2016 o USLA National Lifeguard Championships Results 2016 o USLA Nationals - Junior Schedule o USLA Nationals - Key Information o USLA Nationals Equipment Drop-Off Information o USLA Nationals On-Site Check-In o USLA s Top Ten Beach and Water Safety Tips 2.3. Event Submission Forms: Facilitated the event submission forms that are generated when an individual submits an event with the intent of that event being included in the USLA calendar / upcoming events section of Added events to website as appropriate and facilitated online registrations and payments* upon request. Worked with Treasurer, Michael Bradley, to process online payments when applicable. The following events utilized to facilitate payment / registration for registrants: *Please note that the National Treasurer deducts 3% to cover credit card fees when distributing the money collected from the events that elect to use online registration. o USLA Southeast Regional Junior Lifesaving Championships: Collaborated with Ms. Jo Wagenhals, Mr. Michael Bradley and the Southeast Region to facilitate the online registration and payments for 156 Junior Guard Competitors. o o o o USLA Southeast Regional James P. "Mac" McCarthy Memorial Lifesaving Championships: Collaborated with Ms. Jo Wagenhals, Mr. Michael Bradley and the Southeast Region to facilitate the online registration and payments for 204 Adult Competitors. California Surf Lifesaving Championships: Collaborated with Mr. Rob Williams, Mr. Skip Prosser, Mr. Michael Bradley and the Southwest Board of Directors to facilitate the online registration and payments for 158 Adult Competitors USLA National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championships: Collaborated with Ms. Charlotte Graham, Mr. Ed Zebrowski, Mr. Skip Prosser and Mr. Michael Bradley to facilitate the online registration and payments for 855 Competitors. USLA Fall 2016 Board of Directors Meeting: Collaborated with Ms. Nikki Bowie, Mr. Bert Whitaker, Mr. Jim McCray and Mr. Michael Bradley to facilitate the online registration and payments for this biannual event. Final registrant numbers TBA. Conference Call(s) Summary 1. Skip Prosser and I had the opportunity to review various issues related to the Lifesaving Sport Competitor and Results Database as well as the Lifesaving Sport Scoring System. While this committee has worked closely with Mr. Prosser for the past 3 years, we agree that 2016 marked our most seamless operations to date. Mr. Prosser now has direct access to Lifesaving Sport Competitors (via YM) who register through This access has facilitated an extremely efficient transfer of information from the YM database to the USLA Lifesaving Sport Scoring System. Please see the 2016 USLA Nationals Scoring Report for a complete overview of some of the items that were discussed, which include recommendation for future process improvements. 2. Ed Zebrowski and I also reviewed many of the issues related to the USLA Lifesaving Sport Scoring system and will be collaborating with Mr. Skip Prosser and others to make improvements for Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Please see the 2016 USLA Nationals Scoring Report for recommendations to improve the USLA Page 4 of 5

132 Lifesaving Sport Scoring System. 2. The Information Technology Committee would like the Board to consider reimbursing Mr. Skip Prosser the amount of $123.05; this covers the domain name and hosting for a period of one year (December 2016 December 2017). It should be noted that Mr. Prosser covered this expense himself for the 2016 year. We will be discussing the possibility of budgeting this for future years with Ways and Means. Please see the attachment, LifesavingSportDatabaseHosting2016.png for details. Attachments USLA Nationals Scoring Report.pdf 2. LifesavingSportDatabaseHosting2016.png 3. US National Stats 2015 Final.doc Page 5 of 5

133 UNITED STATES LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION National Lifesaving Statistics Report 2015 Since it s inception as the National Surf Life Saving Association in 1964, the chapters and agencies involved in lifesaving efforts in the United States have endeavored to record the activity performed by their lifeguards. These records have been compiled in a statistical format to record the various categories of activity performed by these agencies. The Association, now known as the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), has published this information for many years for several purposes. The main function is to educate the public about the profession of lifesaving. The statistics also serve to highlight particular professional areas of interest, provide tools in agency budget development, and further the knowledge base about the open water environment. This report highlights the 2015 statistics of the USLA. Complete records of USLA statistics dating to 1960, may be downloaded from USLA's Website at The United States Lifesaving Association The United States Lifesaving Association is a non-profit, professional organization of lifeguards who work at open water beaches (both surf and inland). Members are organized into chapters, which are generally formed by reason of a common employer of the member lifeguards. Since this is not a union, membership extends to all ranks of lifeguards and there is strong participation from management level employees through line lifeguards. Open water lifeguard agencies, most of which are governmental bodies, participate in USLA through their employees and benefit through various means, such as promulgation of public safety material, collection and dissemination of statistics, development of lifeguard educational material, and the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Beaches, Collection and Categories The USLA collects lifesaving statistics for all beaches affiliated agencies and also accepts reports from other ocean beaches indirectly associated with the USLA. The collection efforts date to 1960, and for much of the first 20 years, focused exclusively on California beaches, especially the greater Los Angeles area. In the late 1980's, collection efforts began in earnest for the entire United States. This reporting system reflects more than 20 years of active national statistics collection, with a gradual progression from a west coast based report to the more national look presented here. USLA now reports lifesaving statistics from nine geographical regions of its organization. Typically, approximately 140 agencies/beaches report each year. These include most of the major United States beach lifeguard agencies such as the County of Los Angeles, the State of California, the City of San Diego, the City of Huntington Beach, the City and County of Honolulu, the County of Volusia, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Cape May and Long Beach Township, New Jersey.

134 2015 National Lifesaving Statistics Beach Attendance 371,231,142 Rescues Total 95,024 Rip 48,213 Surf 7,686 Swift 256 Scuba 102 Cliff Rescue 184 Boat Rescues Rescues 3,673 Passengers 5,861 Value $ 72,630,230 Boat Assists Rescues 10,231 Passengers 27,479 Value $ 246,161,410 Preventive Actions 8,628,462 Medical Aids Total 337,398 Major 13,986 Minor 323,412 Drowning Deaths (Unguarded) Total 97 Rip 31 Surf 14 Scuba 2 Drop-Off 6 Alc/Drugs 3 Ability 9 Floatation 1 Other 14 Drowning Deaths (Guarded) Total 14 Rip 5 Surf 0 Scuba 0 Drop-Off 1 Alc/Drugs 2 Ability 0 Floatation 0 Other 3 Other Fatalities 53 Enforcements Warnings 3,661,841 Boat/PWC 3,603,584 Citations 50,213 Arrests 6,371 Lost/Found Persons 1,673 Public Education Lectures 13,509 Students 24, ,616 USLA National Statistics Report 2015 as of 10/31/2016 2

135 Data Overview The 2015 statistics report has some increases in several categories. While there is a slight increase in reporting agencies from last year, the data is within expectations as the reporting agencies remained consistent year to year. At the time of the writing of this report, 140 agencies are providing their statistics. More intensive efforts to reach non-reporting agencies this year are in part leading to a more consistent picture of lifeguard activity. Rescues have increased significantly again this year while Preventive Actions are up to a five year high. In fact, the Rescue category, with 95,026, reached the highest ever total recorded by USLA, up from 91,373 rescues in 2014, which was a record at that time and which exceeded the previous high recorded in 2009, of just over 83,000 rescues. Medical aids are static, matching activity since The Lost Persons category decreased, after showing a five year spike last year. Beach attendance is also at a five year high. From an observational viewpoint, much of the upward trend is largely being attributed to the California drought, whereby beach use was heavier, as fewer poor weather and rain events occurred, particularly in Southern California. For example, Los Angeles County and San Diego beaches reported an increase of over 30 percent in rescues from their typical annual totals. Similar conditions this year and a summer of significant surf along this coastline will likely bring a similar number for Beach activity levels show little change in such areas as Drowning Deaths, where percentages have remained stable over the last 10 years. While the total number has increased from 2011 and 2012, the ratio of Guarded to Unguarded Deaths remains relatively stable. Following a predictable pattern, the number of guarded drowning deaths remained small and the ratio between Unguarded and Guarded Deaths has remained relatively stable for over 10 years, despite an increase in reporting agencies. The primary cause reported has been an area of interest in Drowning Deaths. Among the most frequent questions or requests USLA receives from media and academic sources are requests for such information. This report details the 11th year of reports. Caution should be taken in reviewing this information as it represents only data that the agency reports. In some cases, the agency has declined to offer a cause. Review of the consistency of agency reports prior to any analysis would be critical. The National Statistics Coordinator advises that the 2015 statistics must be viewed carefully if any long term trend analysis or forecasting is contemplated. This report comprises the totals from beaches in each of the USLA's regional councils. This year, the total number of reporting beaches has stabilized over 135 agencies, substantially up from the average number of 110 agencies between 2001 and Stronger accountability in relation to the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification program, discussed below, accounts for the increase. As such, representative samples should be taken on an agency to agency comparative model, or on a long term model for national numbers for any forecasting or trend analysis. USLA National Statistics Report 2015 as of 10/31/2016 3

136 Five Year Reporting Comparison Category Beach Attendance Rescues Preventative Actions Medical Aids Boat Rescues Passengers Vessel Value Drowning Deaths Drowning Deaths (Unguarded) Drowning Deaths (Guarded) Lost And Found Persons Public Safety Lectures Students Attending Reporting Agencies ,375, ,110, ,177, ,059, ,231,142 63,676 70,740 67,570 91,373 95,024 5,693,641 5,780,579 6,725,029 7,816,526 8,628, , , , , ,398 3,369 3,478 3,097 4,225 3,673 6,718 7,526 7,612 13,228 5,861 $131,860,216 $69,195,775 $101,559,881 $77,818,945 $72,630, ,347 12,490 10,769 14,337 13,509 6,964 12,226 11,333 18,015 24, , , , , , Table 2 Primary Causes of Rescues Using the data developed in 1994 to 2004, the USLA has identified the Primary Cause of Rescue to be predominately from Rip Currents. The data developed has been analyzed in several ways. First, from the perspective of all reporting agencies, the data provided indicates Rip Currents account for roughly 45 percent of all rescues performed by the USLA. However, this analysis must be adjusted for environmental conditions. The base data includes reports from agencies that operate open water/lake beaches without these conditions. Second, several of the reporting agencies were unable to redesign their reporting procedures to identify all of the causes. Thus, many rescues are not attributed to cause and thus classified in the analysis as 'other.' USLA continues to encourage agencies to carefully collect this data in the future. In order to compensate for these conditions, the data was evaluated to identify the agencies that should be included in the primary cause analysis, which would be those situated on surf beaches. This analysis finds the predominant cause of rescues again to be rip currents, USLA National Statistics Report 2015 as of 10/31/2016 4

137 exceeding 82 percent of all rescues. California beaches recorded a more significant percentage for rip currents and the percentage rose in 1998, to percent. This hypothesis was tested again in A sample of agencies from the reporting database was selected based on consistent reporting history and known rip current conditions. The analysis generally substantiates the 80 percent figure and suggests an even higher number of rescues could be attributed to rip currents. Agency Rip Surf Swiftwater Scuba Total California State Parks Corolla Ocean Rescue, SC Galveston County, TX Volusia County, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL Newport Beach, CA Rescue Cause Retrospective, Selected USLA Regional Agencies 8% 2% 0% Rip Surf Swiftwater Scuba 90% In 2014, for the purposes of responding to an academic article regarding rescue causes, USLA again reviewed the data, particularly for the 10 year period 2005 to The conclusion remains consistent with previous positions that rip currents are the primary cause at least 80 percent of surf rescues. In order to ensure our information is used appropriately by researchers and other interested parties, a section was added to the USLA website in the statistics pages to advise users and it can be found at: Cause-Analysis.pdf. The data was again updated for the next edition of the USLA textbook and the findings remain consistent with other reviews USLA National Statistics Report 2015 as of 10/31/2016 5

138 Links to National Certification System The USLA has linked the national statistics reporting system to the Lifeguard Agency Certification program. First, all agencies that are certified by USLA are required to submit their agency activity annually in order to maintain certification in good standing. Second, the Certification program distributes statistics notices to all identified agencies each winter to assist in statistics collection. This relationship has been highly beneficial, with over 10 non- USLA chapter reports included in the 2014 statistics. This year s reports identify 140 agencies to date and it is not hard to speculate that full reporting by chapters and certified agencies could result in recording over 100,000 rescues annually. For example, over 50 agencies along the Atlantic seaboard and Chicago, which generally records more than 5,000 rescues annually, have been reported in the past. USLA hopes to regain these reports in the coming years. Demographic Data Collection Module In 2010, the USLA authorized and created a new data collection module, intended to capture information about the reporting lifeguard agencies in this report. The categories were intended to reflect agency operations and not change unless the jurisdiction, operations or profile of an agency changed. The categories include miles of beach guarded, number of part-time and full-time employees and types of equipment used, among others. To date, about 75 percent of the reporting agencies have completed this new part of the database. Efforts will be undertaken to improve this section in the coming year. Of the 90 agencies reporting, below is a sampling of the data: USLA Beach Demographic Sample (for 90 agencies reporting) Miles of Beach Guarded Miles of Beach Unguarded Full Time Employees 1160 Part Time Employee 5393 Patrol Vehicles 1105 Junior Lifeguards Table 3 USLA National Statistics Report 2015 as of 10/31/2016 6

139 United States Lifesaving Association Lifesaving Sport Competition Scoring Activity Report Date: 11/4/2016 Scoring Management: Skip Prosser Data: Rosemary Daly, Connie Hartl, Jan Pivec, Denise Prosser, Kay Smiley, Robin Szvitich Introduction The scoring system used at 2016 Nationals has been in use for lifesaving sport scoring for 5 years. This is the 3 rd year at USLA Nationals. The system was built to manage the creation, provision and posting of heat and final results for the officials and the display of results for the general public and media. The system replaced the Interfuse database scoring system utilized from Nationals Recap and Issues: The final results and scoring were provided in about as real time as it could be given the resources available for writing down the results and the runners who were responsible for bringing the results back to the scoring team for input. The results were almost without issue except for the occasional competitor who forgot their number and gave us the wrong ID. The scoring team was right on target with their keen eye for error and their fast fingers for quick input. The scoring team is glad to assist with some registration, but found themselves overwhelmed with trying to manage the scoring and, for some unknown reason, being tasked with registering individuals. In 2017, I would like to suggest that registration of individuals is handled by someone other than members of the scoring team. Unfortunately, the dedicated scoring team did not have all the passwords to computers that were necessary for data entry, which would have sped up the delivery of results and allowed multiple persons to add more data during critical busy times and familiarize themselves with the scoring system. I will remember to check on printer/internet availability and connectivity beforehand at 2017 Nationals. The scoring system itself is near completion and the input of data/results 2016 actually went smooth and the team really didn t find themselves behind at any point. It really helps that I didn t change much from last year, so individuals are getting more familiar with the system, its nuances and abilities. I appreciate that Connie Hartl provides me a list of items she would like to see built into the system for next year, which I try to do throughout the year. Summary: 2016 Nationals was a good event, pretty much on par with the previous 2 years in VA and FL. Each year has its challenges but we overcome them. Thank you to all who helped out the team. Future desired Items: An IPad for entering results prelims and heats on the beach. At one point during the finals on Day Three, while on the beach, I was able to enter several results via my own personal device without issue. It s a step in the direction I want to take, reducing paperwork, time and spent energy. The purchase of wristbands that have a number on them. This would help in a tremendous way. The number would not get washed off and it will be legible to the competitor and recorder. Put part of the scoring team as close to the announcers table as possible, on the beach. Having the scoring team so far removed from the event somewhere in a building isn t helpful for communication.

140 Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Stephé McCormick Introduction United States Lifesaving Association Professional Development Committee Activity Report The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is "to increase the participation of young professionals in USLA programs and services." Activities and Accomplishments 1. The Professional Development Committee has continued to generate ideas for other committees, based on the interests of young professionals, and the financial resources required to attend national meetings, often borne by the attendees themselves or their employers. Conference Call(s) Summary 1. The committee chair and vice-chair had a conference call meeting with the USLA President on Tuesday, October 4 to clarify the purpose of the committee and the tasks assigned. 2. The committee chair conducted a survey from October 14 to 16 to identify initiatives that will generate national meeting attendance by young professionals, identified as mid-level managers within their agencies. The committee member responses revealed the following interests: Professional Mentoring Skill Training Programs New Member Recruitment Web-based Training 3. The Committee held a conference call meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2016 to discuss its charge, which until now has largely focused on the educational conference at national meetings, as well as the items listed above. With regard to educational components of national meetings, The educational conference has been assigned to a subcommittee of the Public Education Committee, and the host committee often has its own vision for education highlighting regional interests and activites. The pre-meeting certification course has been assigned to a subcommittee of the Certification Committee. Committee members would like more direct involvement in the selection of topics and speakers, as well as the conference format and execution. With regard to the newly identified initiatives, Several ideas were generated for Professional Mentoring, detailed in the attached minutes. Skill Training programs seem to fall under the certification committee s pre-meeting certification program offerings. No members of the certification committee feel they have significant expertise to address web-based programming. Ideas for new member recruitment have not yet been discussed in detail, and should include representatives from the Membership Committee. Page 1 of 2

141 Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. We hope the board will consider a more direct role for the Professional Development committee in the planning of educational conferences, with an eye toward conference growth, and the offering of learning tracks. 2. We hope the board will consider creation of a professional mentoring program, with incentives and benchmarks for participation at the regional and national level. Attachments USLA PD Meeting Minutes.pdf Page 2 of 2

142 USLA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 20 October 2016 Conference Call Present: Stephe McCormick, Chair (Great Lakes Region) Mike Wagner, Vice-Chair (South Atlantic Region) Scott Hansson, Southeast Region Alan Holt, Southeast Region Michael Johnson, Gulf Coast Region Cole Koenigsfeld, Great Lakes Region Kyle Maxwell, Northwest Region Jo Wagenhals, Southeast Region Welcome and Introductions All attendees introduced themselves as they arrived on the call. Meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM Central Daylight Time. Stephe McCormick thanked everyone on the call for attending. Professional Development Committee History Chair Stephe McCormick gave a brief history of the committee, which included the following: The committee was created with the following purpose: "to increase the participation of young professionals in USLA programs and services." The earliest understanding of this charge was for this increased participation to include attendance at national meetings. To date, committee discussions have largely focused on the educational conference at national meetings, for two reasons: o The general understanding of professional development as continuing education, in this case, for national meeting attendees o The logic that young professionals are not high-level decision-makers in their employing agencies, and that the cost for attendance would be justified by an educational experience Stephe McCormick encouraged the committee to broaden its focus to other untapped areas, as the following initiatives have been assigned to other national committees or subcommittees: o The educational conference has been assigned to a subcommittee of the Public Education Committee o The pre-meeting certification course has been assigned to a subcommittee of the Certification Committee Professional Development Committee Purpose Educational Conference Vice-Chair Mike Wagner added that in the area of continuing education, the Professional Development Committee has no assigned tasks, but is an idea generator whose role is to channel ideas to the appropriate committee. Stephe McCormick added that in the pre-meeting survey, committee members overwhelmingly feel the group should spend some to much/all of its time on the educational conference. She posed the following question: Should the Professional Development committee continue to be an idea generator, or should it request more direct involvement in planning the educational components of national meetings? Jo Wagenhals expressed her opinion that while the Professional Development Committee should continue to be a voice for its young professional constituents, multiple committees assigned to education (both pre- and mid-meeting) at national meetings seems redundant. She cited the sand collapse rescue course at the Spring 2015 meeting as one of the most popular and beneficial, and a desire to have the committee directly involved with securing educational speakers and planning premeeting courses that offer CEUs. As the current meeting host, Kyle Maxwell added his perspective that many hosts have a vision for the educational elements of their meeting, and a desire to highlight speakers and topics from their area. Thus, the Professional Development committee should not dictate the educational offerings, but instead contribute to the process by nominating speakers and being a liaison to those selected.

143 Scott Hansson agreed that educational conference content should be left to the host, with the Professional Development committee members available to provide assistance as needed. The committee should continue to give input on training, but clear up the redundancy that currently exists with seemingly similar tasks being assigned to multiple committees. Stephe McCormick added that while some meeting hosts have a vision and plan for conference material, others do not, and the committee should be prepared to increase or decrease involvement as appropriate. Professional Development Committee Purpose Other Initiatives Given the uncertainty of the committee s involvement level in what was previously thought to be its purpose, Stephe McCormick asked about other initiatives that could meet the stated purpose of the committee. She reviewed the responses to the recent pre-meeting survey, revealing that committee members feel the group should (also or instead) focus on: Professional mentoring 16 points: 2 all, 4 much, 2 some, 0 little Skill training programs 16 points: 2 all, 4 much, 2 some, 0 little New member recruitment 14 points: 1 all, 5 much, 1 some, 1 little Web-based programming 13 points: 5 much, 3 some Responses to other proposed initiatives (peer support groups-10 points, regional events-8 points, and social events-7 points) were not significant to warrant current consideration. Group Discussion Other Initiatives Stephe McCormick pointed out that skill training programs had already been discussed, and asked for the group s ideas on Professional Mentoring and New Member Recruitment With regard to web-based programming, no one person in the meeting group considers themselves enough of an authority to contribute to those efforts, but agrees it should be a focus of the USLA. Group Discussion Professional Mentoring Alan Holt suggested an ideal place to reach young professionals is at the USLA national competition, and that perhaps a half-day of programming could be added on the Thursday prior to the event start. Jo Wagenhals and many others added their opinions, ultimately agreeing that it was an idea worth suggesting, though one likely to face resistance from others involved with competition, given the already full event schedule. Mike Wagner reminded the group that the goal seemed to be to generate young professional involvement at national meetings, and that any efforts elsewhere should be toward that objective. Kyle Maxwell suggested setting benchmarks for USLA involvement that would show a progressive path toward national meeting attendance. Scott Hansson agreed that professional mentoring at the chapter or regional level could achieve this. Stephe McCormick added that outreach at the regional level could start conversations and engage people not currently involved at the national level. Conclusion Following an hour-long discussion, Stephe McCormick recapped the following: The group would like involvement in planning the educational offerings at national meetings, and specific tasks, if any, should be clarified. The group should offer the suggestion for programming targeting national competition participants to the competition committee and board at the next national meeting. The group should add Professional Mentoring as a focus of the committee, and within the group, decide what specifically that would involve. Stephe thanked the attendees for their participation Meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM CDT.

144 United States Lifesaving Association Social Media Project Group Committee Activity Report Date: November 3, 2016 Officer: Tom Gill Introduction Currently the USLA is utilizing Facebook and Twitter as the main means of social media output. We are prepared to move forward with an expansion utilizing Hootsuite and will determine who shall have access to posting items and what other means of social media we need to utilize to remain relevant and effective. Another issue that requires discussion is how the USLA determines what articles and items to post. There were issues this summer that directly affected USLA chapters and/or members. Some felt the USLA needed to take a stand on behalf of the members while others were concerned the USLA may enhance the difficulties when not needed. Hence a procedure must be in place to identify and confer with key players in certain controversial issues. Finally thank you to President Davis, Liaison Brewster and Webmaster Ickes for their dedication to enhancing USLA s presence on social media. Activities and Accomplishments (Since Prior Board of Directors Meeting. Include information on how the committee is promoting the Water Safety USA message) 1. Posted items on social media through Facebook and Twitter. 2. Uploaded videos on Facebook during USLA Nationals. 3. Studied social media management sites. Recommendations for Committee and/or Board Consideration 1. Initiate a contract with Hootsuite Team Plan ($34.99 per month paid annually.) 2. Expand USLA social media platform beyond Facebook and Twitter. 3. Create a system for clearing controversial posts with key players. Page 1 of 2

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146 Date: November 5, 2016 Committee Chair: Peter Davis Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Executive Committee Committee Action Report Peter Davis President, Rob Williams Vice President, Nikki Bowie Secretary, Michael Bradley Treasurer, Ed Zebrowski III Executive Delegate, Chris Brewster Liaison, Ralph Goto Advisor, Tony Pryor, President - Gulf Coast Region, Joe Pecoraro President - Great Lakes Region, Ed Zebrowski President Mid-Atlantic Region, Bob Bertrand President - New England Region, Bert Whitaker President North West Region, Kalani Vierra President - Pacific Islands Region, Tom Gill President - South Atlantic Region, Gerry Falconer President - Southeast Region, Mike Beuerlein President - Southwest Region, Peter Wernick Medical Advisor, Information Items (The following information was provided in writing and/or verbally) 1.1. Budget Mr. Bradley was asked to highlight the budget and reported that we would show a deficit mostly due to not having a major sponsor for the National Lifeguard Championships Combined Federal Campaign Donations received in 2016; $ The CFC application for the coming year was accepted. Sponsor Relations Mr. Davis recognized Mr. Zebrowski for the amount of work he has done with sponsorship for the USLA C4 Waterman - The C4 Waterman contract was signed in March 2012 and ended March 15, The contract was negotiated and has now been extended through March 15, Total income has been $26,750. The Brand Agreement form shows that we should receive $7000 in 2016 (quarterly payments of $1750). So far this year we have received $1750 and are waiting for June and September payments totaling $ Ingram The contract was first signed in 2009 and has been extended until Income from Ingram since the original contract was signed in 2009 has totaled $35,000 with $5,000 received in Eyeking - The most current Eyeking contract extends from January 1, 2014 to December 31, Total income has been in accordance with the contract. Income from Eyeking since the original contract was signed in 2008 has totaled $29, ($15, in royalties and $14,000 in sponsorship fees). In 2015 royalties were $3, and sponsorship was $4,000. Royalties to date in 2016 are $ and $4500 in sponsorship. Eyeking has agreed to extend the contract for one year. Mr. Zebrowski asked if he should pursue other companies that offer member benefits, similar to the Patagonia benefit, but produce no cash to the USLA Da Fin - The most current Da Fin contract extends from September 1, 2016 until August 31, Total income has been in accordance with the contract. Income from Da Fin since the original contract was signed in 2006 has totaled $36,000, not including ALM ads Popularity Products A contract with the company was signed in August 2014 and continues through December 31, If a specified income is met, the contract can be extended in the discretion of Popularity Products through December 31, 2020, or the parties may extend the contract based on mutual agreement. The company created an official USLA shop on their website. They have also purchased a full page ad in ALM to drive traffic and sales. Page 1 of 3

147 3. Royalties 3.1. ASHI A contract with ASHI was approved in September 2014 and is now in effect. Lifeguard agencies wishing to avail themselves of the favorable rates for first aid and CPR certification courses and can find details on the USLA website. This pricing can extend to other areas of our agencies, not just for the lifeguards. There is potential for this to be a revenue source. Currently the USLA is due to receive 10% in sales, but if we wait until March 1, 2017 and we reach $20,000 in sales, the USLA would receive 15%. Mr. Bradley suggested waiting until we reach the $20,000 milestone. Even if we don t reach that amount, we will still receive 10% Amazon.com - Amazon provides us with incentives when people click through from (textbook) to Amazon and buy a USLA text or any other items. Total income for 2015 was $ with $ to date in Mr. Bradley advised that if you log in to Amazon under smile.amazon.com you have the opportunity to choose a non-profit organization to donate to where a percentage of certain items you order through the site go to that organization. He urged everyone to spread the word that USLA is one of the organizations you can choose. Ms. Ickes was asked to send an eblast to USLA members advising them of this option prior to the holidays Pearson - We receive royalties for our textbook sales. Total received since the inception of our contract has been $28, with $ in DVD Sales (via UniServ) - We have received $9, in overall in sales proceeds since sales began, with $ in Our cost for DVDs has totaled $6, We have over 800 titles of each DVD in stock. So far in 2016 we have received $ Office Depot A contract was signed in March USLA receives a 1.5% donation on total sales from Office Depot/Office Max. We received $70.98 in 2015 and have received $70.56 in 2016 to date. 4. Nationals Volusia County already has a contract signed for 2017, but they are also interested in a multi-year contract for ten years. There would be the option of moving to other sites three times in the ten year period with one year s notice. Discussion was held on the impact to competitors versus the positive economic impact for the USLA. Castle Media may also be interested in televising the event again in the future. Mr. Brewster made a motion to have Mr. Zebrowski negotiate with Volusia County on concerns voiced during the meeting and bring back a proposal to the Executive Committee. MPU 5. National Weather Service Sea Grant USLA Collaboration - Mr. Brewster and Mr. Davis have continued to attend to this relationship, which has endured for nearly a decade. This included conference calls, review of videos, etc. The next meeting is scheduled for December in Silver Springs Maryland. They will participate in a review of current rip current research and attend a subsequent meeting intended to review the material produced by the Break the Grip of the Rip campaign in light of current research and comments. Mr. Brewster that the USLA has received a huge amount of press from this collaboration with minimal cost. 6. California Governor s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor The next deadline for 2016 submissions is April, Application procedures will be released by the California Department of Justice which typically happens in February each year. Southwest and Northwest Presidents will make sure all California agencies are aware of this and the Information/Technology Chair will individual California members of USLA. 7. Water Safety USA In 2014, the USLA, the American Red Cross and the YMCA of the USA proposed a national collaboration of water safety and drowning prevention organizations. That brought about the founding of Water Safety USA, a group comprised of 13 respected government and non- government organizations. Mr. Brewster presently acts as moderator of the group, handling leadership duties. Mr. Davis and Mr. Brewster attended an in- person meeting of the group October 22nd and 23rd in Nashville. Mr. Brewster led a presentation on Water Safety USA at a conference of the World Aquatic Health Conference along with representatives from 5 member groups. Mr. Davis presented on behalf of USLA. This effort has been a major success, placing drowning prevention at the forefront and causing valuable collaboration among all of the members. 8. Future Meeting Proposal Dr. Wernicki reiterated his activity report proposal that we move the USLA Fall Board of Directors meeting to be adjacent to the World Conference on Drowning Prevention and Page 2 of 3

148 make that our educational portion. The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is October 17 19, Discussion was held on possible dates as well as how this would affect the Southeast Region, which is due to host in November Another issue may be international travel for agencies who pay for their employees to attend. Mr. Falconer suggested that we take this idea to the Board of Directors to see who would be interested in attending if we were able to move the meeting. There was a motion from Mr. Gill that the Medical Advisor, the Vice President, the Executive Director and the USLA Advisor research the feasibility of hosting the Fall USLA Board of Directors meeting in conjunction with the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in October, 2017 and then present their findings to the Executive Committee. This would be subject to a positive response on the dates and concept from the Board of Directors. Discussion Mr. Falconer stated that the Southeast Region was willing to give up their hosting of the Fall Board of Directors meeting, but the region needs to know something by December 1 st, 2016 since they are already making plans. MPU 9. Meeting Restructure Proposal Mr. Williams presented a concept to restructure the way USLA currently structures meetings to increase participation and maximize meeting time. His idea is to hold a four day meeting and a two day meeting. The four day meeting would be more of an annual conference and entice others to attend who normally wouldn t attend our current meeting. The two day meeting could be more of a business style meeting where participants would get in and do the work and get out without the extra activities we have currently during our meetings. The two day meeting could be held at a central location, and the regions would host the four day annual conference so each region would only have to host every nine years. The consensus was that the committee wants to explore this topic. Mr. Williams will lead the group with one person from each region and a proposal will be brought back to the Spring meeting. 10. Executive Director Contract Mr. Davis reported that per the November 2015 action of the Board, the contract was updated, reviewed by Chip, and signed at the last meeting. It is in effect until December 31st, The Executive Committee convened to Executive Session. Additional Items 1. Mr. Pecoraro requested that someone from USLA approach the City of Chicago about joining the USLA again. Mr. Davis will be the contact person. 2. Mr. Beuerlein asked how the national team managers and coaches are selected. Mr. Zebrowski responded that he collects resumes and letters of interest and he makes recommendations to Mr. Davis based on these. Adjournment Page 3 of 3

149 Date: 11/5/16 Committee Chair: Tony Pryor Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Certification Committee Committee Action Report Great Lakes Joe Pecoraro, Southwest Mike Beuerlein, Northwest Dan McCormick, Pacific Islands Kalani Vierra, Southeast Gerry Falconer, New England Bob Bertrand, South Atlantic Duke Brown, Mid-Atlantic Eddie Kizieukiewicz, Gulf Coast Michael Johnson Introduction Thanks Northwest Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) Open Water Event Certification (OWE) The committee discussed the Open Water Event Certification. Motion made by Ralph Wagner and the seconded made by Dan McCormick. The motion was made to put the Open Water Event Certification on hold. The following regions voted for putting the OWE on hold; Great Lakes, South Atlantic, Northwest, Pacific Islands and New England. The Southeast, Southwest, Gulf Coast voted against the motion. Suggested Certification Levels Stephe McCormick started the discussion and explained the benefits of having different certification levels. Stephe presented the idea of pre-certifications to help new-interested agencies work towards a full USLA Certification. Motion by made by Gerry Falconer, and seconded by Eddie Kizieukiewicz. The motion was made to reject the pre-certification idea. The following regions voted for the motion; Southeast, Southwest, Pacific Islands, Northwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf Coast. The South Atlantic voted against the motion, and New England abstained. Committee Goals 1. New Pricing Structure - Each region should bring back a recommendation for a new pricing structure for USLA Certification fees (USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program, ARRT, and new modules courses). 2. Conference Calls - To hold Certification Committee conference calls between Board of Director meetings. 3. Subcommittees and Project Groups - Work with subcommittees and project groups to have training sessions before/with Board of Directors meeting and have a PWC operator certification course ready by the spring meeting. 4. Action item for Spring Meeting - Remember to bring changes in the administration section of the Guidelines for Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification to the Board of Directors for a vote (updated instructions regarding online application).

150 Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval) Everything passed unanimously. Applications Approved by Certification Committee Alliance Beach Patrol, NJ Atlantic Beach Patrol, FL California State Parks, CA Coronado Beach Lifeguards, CA Deerfield Beach - Ocean Rescue, FL Delaware State Parks - Beach Patrol, DE East Bay Regional Park District, CA Emerald Coast Lifesaving Association ARRT, FL Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division, City of, CA Lake Mission Viejo Lifeguard Department, CA Lantana Marine Safety, FL Los Angeles Fire Department (Beaches), County of, CA Newport Beach Fire Department, CA NH State Beach Patrol - Hampton Beach Lifeguards, NH North Myrtle Beach, City of, SC Oceanside Fire Department - Lifeguard Division, CA Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, FL Santa Barbara County Lifeguards, CA Sarasota County Beach Patrol, FL St. John's County Fire Rescue, FL Surf City Beach Patrol, NJ Ventura County Harbor Department, CA New Applications Approved by Certification Committee Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dept. Jetty Park Ocean Rescue Division City Carpinteria (Hold Over From Spring) Henlopen Acres Beach Club North Bethany Beach Patrol Town of Little Compton: South Shore and Goosewing Beach Ventura Port District - Harbor Patrol ARRT New applications that are pending Bay County Parks and Recreation City of Corpus Christi Beach Rescue (Hold Over From Spring) Port Aransas Applications that are extended until spring of 2017 Hollywood Florida Beach Safety Division, FL Kure Beach, Town of, NC Mt. Gilead, MD Regular Advanced Regular Advanced Regular Advanced Regular ARRT Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Regular Regular Advanced Regular Regular Regular Advanced Regular Regular Certification Advanced Regular Regular Regular Regular ARRT Pending Pending Pending Certification Extended Extended Extended

151 Agencies that did not renew in Fall of 2016 Humboldt Bay Fire Department, CA Coeur d'alene, City of, ID Aloha Surf Lifesaving, HI Certification ARRT Advanced Regular

152 Date: November 3, 2016 United States Lifesaving Association Heroic Acts, Awards, Recognition, and Presentations Committee Action Report Committee Chair: Adrienne Groh, Vice-Chair Ed Kiziukiewicz Committee Members: Jerry Gavin, GL; Dan McCormick, NW; Mike Beuerlein, SW; Andy Healey, MA; Gerry Falconer, SE; Ralph Wagner, SA; Kara Harrison, GC Introduction The committee thoroughly enjoyed the meeting in Denver. The Pacific Northwest Region went above and beyond to host an incredible meeting which was both productive and inspiring. Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) 1. The committee formalized a mission statement that was missing from Policies and Procedures for the agency National Awards Program. It states the following: To recognize agencies who exceed in training, safety standards, community leadership, and corroboration with other multi-disciplinary agencies to promote education, beach and open water safety, and the USLA. 2. The committee stresses the importance for agency and association participation in the National Awards Program. It showcases the hard work of lifeguard associations and promotes the significance of lifeguards in the community to city administrators. 3. The committee discussed recognizing all heroic act recipients and agencies in ALM. 4. The committee decided and implemented recognition of award recipients on social media. This will not only recognize the heroic act but promote participation in the program and the USLA. 5. The committee continues to work with the website coordinator to not only have a more user and committee friendly on line application for all of the heroic acts, but also have the national awards program application on the website. The heroic acts application has been on the website but needs updating. Committee Goals 1. The goal that has been assigned to the Heroic Acts committee states Encourage and promote recognition of volunteers' efforts to the wider community and external stakeholders, and increase recognition members' efforts". The committee plans to accomplish this by creating new awards other than what has historically been recognition of amazing surf rescues, as well as utilize awards that are already established such as the Award of Merit. The Award of Merit was Created to give due recognition to those persons USLA members or non-members who have contributed substantially to the USLA. It was discussed that this award can be expanded to include recognition of member retirement, years of service to the USLA, etc. 2. Two new category of awards that are in discussion are awards for lifesaving sport years of service, and an award to recognize non-member distinguished service i.e. long time sponsors and individuals who have substantially contributed to the success of the USLA. Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval) Submissions 1. Bobby Arnold, Gulf Coast, Heroic Act 2. Jeremy Owens and Kyle Meiss, South Atlantic, Heroic Act Page 1 of 2

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154 Date: Committee Chair: David Robinson Committee Members: United States Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguard Committee Action Report Michael Johnson, Gulf Coast; Kalani Vierra, Pacific Islands; Denise Blair, Mid-Atlantic; Duke Brown, South Atlantic; Mike Silvestri, Southwest; Alan Holt, South East; Adam Abajian, Great Lakes; Kyle Maxwell, Northwest Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) 1. USLA JG Membership Update (Charlotte) a. There is a decline in JG membership b. Charlotte discussed that some agencies are no longer paying for all Junior Guards to become members LA is an example, where USLA membership decreased to around 1,000. c. We discussed the need to rebuild d. Charlotte also discussed the importance of using a bulk input template for new JGs and renewals rather than use the paper copies. 2. JG of the Year 2016 a. There were a total of 4 JG submissions for Junior Guard of the year. b. Laura Taylor from the Northwest Region and East Bay Regional Parks was chosen. 3. Junior Jam a. Jo Wagenhals requested articles for the Junior Jam in ALM. b. We decided that we should feature the Junior Lifeguard of the Year and the 2 runners up. 4. Junior Lifeguard National Championship Update a. Kalani gave a report on the National Competition b. The southwest region reported that they would be going to Lifesaving Sport to request: i. A 90 meter run ii. 4 person rescue race iii. Add a board race c. The committee voted in favor to recommend the changes to lifesaving sport. 5. Online Library Page 1 of 2

155 a. Karissa has created an online library that can be accessed by members. The library contains curriculum, waiver, manual and other examples from different agencies. 6. Gold Seal Agencies a. The committee agreed to continue the gold seal program with a letter going to lifeguard chiefs asking about their specific programs. 7. Ratio interest in revisiting guidelines for ratios in the JG program of Junior Guard Counselors to participants. Committee Goals 1. Vision Statement a. David proposed forming a subcommittee to create a mission and vision statement for the Junior Lifeguard committee. b. Region representatives will work to create this vision propose this at the spring meeting. 2. Social Media a. Michael will follow up with Legal to have confirmation and begin a JG photo library online. 3. Membership Increase c. At the Spring meeting lifeguard sport suggested that an increase in JG membership could be used for U19 team travel fund. Membership suggested a different approach to increase U19 travel funding and suggested a possible increase in JG membership that would go back to the general fund. The membership committee suggested that the JG committee review this at this meeting and return in Spring to vote on the increase. Page 2 of 2

156 Date: November 3, 2016 Committee Chair: Ed Zebrowski United States Lifesaving Association Lifesaving Sport Committee Action Report Vice Chairs: Jay Butki; Tom Gill; Karissa Ickes; Ed Zebrowski III Committee Members: Kalani Vierra; Bert Whitaker; Jay Butki; Jerry Gavin; Tony Pryor; Jim McCrady; Tom Gill; Ed Zebrowski III Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) Nationals Recap LACoSLSA reported they were $3, under budget. Congratulations to Lotte Graham, all of LACoSLSA membership and their volunteers for a job well done. 2. Discussion on ways to reduce future costs of the event. This included the medal types and designs National Teams Recap. At Rescue 2016 Open Team finished in 11 th place overall and the U19 team finished in 12 th place overall. The Open Teams Tim Burdiak won the gold medal in the Surf Ski event and Kelsey Cummings won the silver medal in the surf race. 4. International Competitions: The Open Team conducted various fundraisers to help supplement the costs including a golf tournament which raised $5, a fish taco stand which raised $4, and a program book which netted $2, We would like to have the team fully funded for Funding would come from the USLA and various fundraisers. Future events: 10 th Sanyo Bussan Lifesaving Cup June 26 & 27 in Japan. 7 th International Surf Rescue Challenge November 30 th - December 2 nd in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Rescue 2018 in November 2018 in Adelaide, Australia Canadian Pool Championships June 2017(if possible) 5. Nationals 2017 Nationals will be hosted by Volusia County in Daytona Beach Southwest Region reports that Seal Beach, CA and Santa Cruz, CA have expressed an interest in hosting in 2018 and/or Discussion took place on the economic impact of the event on municipalities. Independent studies undertaken by Virginia Beach after 2014 and Volusia after 2015 exhibited an impact in excess of $1,000, There was a follow-up discussion on the merits of a multi-year contract with a host. This is currently being explored. Committee Goals 1. Update rule book 2. Organize the National Teams after selection of managers and coaches. 3. Co-operate and assist the hosts of 2017 Nationals. 4. Investigate the possibility of a multi-year contract for the Nationals. Page 1 of 2

157 Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval) 1. Rule Changes: Add a rowing leg to the American Ironwoman. MPU Change the Adult Run-Swim-Run event to a Run-Swim-Paddle event. Change the name of the event to Ironguard MPU Change the U19 Run-Swim-Run event to a Run-Swim-Paddle event. Change the name of the event to Ironguard. MPU Add a Surf Ski leg to the U19 Ironman. MPU Change the U19 Rescue Race to a 4 person event. MPU Allocate $3.00 per Junior Guard & U19 registration fee to the U19 Team budget. MPU. Forwarded to Ways & Means Committee for action. Referred back to our committee for further review. Page 2 of 2

158 United States Lifesaving Association MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Committee Action Report Date: November 3, 2016 Denver, CO Committee Chair: Charlotte Graham Vice Chairs: Charlie Hartl, Karissa Ickes, Ralph Wagner, Ed Zebrowski III Committee Members Present: GC: Kara Harrison GL: Joe Pecoraro MA: none NE: none NW: Jim McCray PI: Ralph Goto SA: Tom Gill SE: Gerry Falconer SW: Bill Humphreys Introduction The Membership Committee had good attendance and great participation from all. The Chairs thank everyone who attended. Discussion Items (Not requiring Board of Directors approval) 1) We have 100% payment of the regional cost-share for the current membership kits. 2) The Chair attended the JG Committee to discuss our committee s recommendation of raising the Junior Guard membership dues from $10 to $12. We will await that committee s feedback at the next meeting before presenting the increase for Board approval. 3) The Committee discussed several items for the 2017 membership kits. Possibilities are a mesh gear bag or dry bag, a neck gaiter (spf wrap) or visors. The chair will samples and prices to the committee reps for final decision shortly. We also plan to produce a membership patch and are accepting ideas for its design; one idea was to use the Lifeguard on Duty style artwork like the thank you plaques being given by the Northwest for this conference. 4) The Junior Guard Committee did not have any JG artwork for use on their kit bumper sticker, so the Chair will have some artwork created and sent for approval for their 2017 membership kits. 5) The Committee discussed how we could incorporate the Water Safety USA message into our work product or committee goals. We decided to have the annual message printed on the membership kit envelopes so that each member sees it; we may also be able to incorporate it into the JG bumper stickers on occasion. 6) The Chair will attend the Ways and Means committee to seek a continuation of our current committee budget. She will also bring a motion at that committee regarding covering meeting registration fees for all Committee Chairs who are not part of a paid Regional delegation or Executive Board members. 7) We discussed upcoming goals, plans and assignments for our committee Vice-Chairs. Mr Wagner will continue to work to streamline the bulk renewal templates that we will send out to Regional or Chapter representatives and he will also begin to eliminate duplicate records from the Page 1 of 3

159 database. Ms Ickes will work on developing a centralized portal on our website for bulk membership submissions. Mr Zebrowski will develop a high-gloss 8x14 poster style flyer to promote membership and its benefits and then send it out to agencies throughout the US. Lastly, we will seek to ensure that we have specific Regional representatives to send bulk membership rosters in the remaining 3 regions that do them. 8) Our committee was tasked with collecting submissions for a revised Life Membership Application and also review of the Policies and Procedures process in order to make recommendations to the Board and/or other committees for improvement and modifications. There were 3 applications that were reviewed and the committee selected a compromise version and we edited it for language. There was much discussion about the various procedures and the committee members gave great input. Ultimately the committee recommends 2 specific changes to the procedure and adoption of the new application form. A motion was made to amend Life Membership Policy III-D, Procedure C-3 to read: An application form and all pertinent written justification for the application shall be submitted confidentially to the USLA Secretary no less than 7 days prior to a Board of Director s meeting. MPU A motion was made to amend Life Membership Policy III-D, Procedure C-6 to read A Nominee may receive no more than one vote in opposition to confirm each Life Membership application. The motion passed with 6 Yes, 2 No votes and 1 Region absent. 9) The SW Region proposed 3 different possible revisions to USLA Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 3-B Member/Director Ratio. Their first proposal was to simply continue the current ratio to add one director for each additional 200 members: 801 to 1000 Members in good standing 7 Directors 1001 to 1200 Members in good standing 8 Directors 1201 to 1400 Members in good standing 9 Directors and for each additional 200 members in good standing, add one additional Director. Motion failed with 3 Yes, 5 No votes and 1 Region absent. The 2 nd proposal was resubmitting the previously approved suggestion of an additional director based on a graduated increase in total members, capped at 2500 total members. 801 to 1100 Members in good standing 7 Directors 1101 to 1500 Members in good standing 8 Directors 1501 to 2000 Members in good standing 9 Directors 2001 to 2500 Members in good standing 10 Directors Motion failed with 4 Yes, 4 No votes and 1 Region absent. The 3 rd suggestion was to simply add one more director by setting one additional ratio. 801 to 1100 Members in good standing 7 Directors 1101 to 1500 Members in good standing 8 Directors Motion failed with 4 Yes, 4 No votes and 1 Region absent. Despite unanimous support of the Membership committee for the 2 nd suggestion just 6 months ago, the committee could not come to agreement on any of these suggestions for your consideration this time around. The Chair elected not to break either of the tie votes since the proposal was made by the SW Region. They have promised to continue to pursue a revision of the Member/Delegate ratio for USLA Board of Directors meetings to get representation for over 600 Professional members in California. Page 2 of 3

160 Action Items (Requiring Board of Directors approval) The Membership Committee recommends that Life Membership Policy III D, Procedure C - 3 be changed to: An application form and all pertinent written justification for the application shall be submitted confidentially to the USLA Secretary no less than 7 days prior to a Board of Director s meeting. We also recommend that Life Membership Policy III D, Procedure C - 6 be changed to: A Nominee may receive no more than one vote in opposition to confirm each Life Membership application. (The remainder of #6 remains the same.). Committee Goals Select and order 2017 membership kit item. Have artwork designed for JG stickers and LG patches. Have Water Safety USA message printed onto membership kit envelopes. Support the Vice-Chairs with their goals and projects. Page 3 of 3

161 United States Lifesaving Association Life Member Application Form The candidate must have demonstrated an exemplary, positive and productive contribution to his/her agency as an employee and to both the regional and national organizations. 1. Proposed Recipient: Name: Region: Chapter: Agency: 2. Life Member Criteria (Check all that apply) A. The candidate has completed a minimum of twenty years of service as a professional lifeguard and/or lifeguard administrator or equivalent title; and B. has been an active member of the USLA or its predecessor for at least ten years; and C. has served as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Board or as an elected officer of the USLA or its predecessor; and D. has demonstrated significant contributions made in the furtherance of the goals and objectives of USLA through a written resume of achievements and contributions. 3. Attach a Resume of Candidate s career achievements and volunteer contributions to Open Water Lifesaving 4. Positions Held as a Professional Lifesaver: Employing Agency: 5. Attach copies of recommendations from agency representative(s) to substantiate such service when possible. 6. Attach a letter of recommendation from the candidate s Regional Board of Directors, signed by the President of the Region verifying the following: A. Minimum of ten years active membership in Region and USLA B. Outstanding service to Region and USLA C. Member of the Regional and/or USLA Board of Directors 7. Submit this application and all supporting documentation to: secretary@usla.org no less than one week before the Board of Directors meeting at which it shall be considered. Submitted by: Name: Region: Signature: Date: